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Critical thinking close reading resources for Microsoft Publisher
Water Filter Experiment- packet
This experiment is great for understanding water filtration. We use 2 liter bottles with the bottom cut off. Students preplan in their groups what materials to use and how to place them in the upsidedown 2 liter. Once the prepare their "filtration system", I pour dirty water in and we collect it (glass baby food jars work great because you can see inside) out of the small opening at the bottom. Students then evaluate what they could improve, empty the 2 liter and try again. We compare all of the
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3rd - 6th
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Character Analysis Packet
Help your students master their understanding of character traits with this helpful character map and two worksheets that encourage deeper thought and analysis. Includes a character map, short response worksheet, and a longer essay-style response page that spirals back to previous learning about setting and plot.
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3rd - 6th
Poetry Detective Sheet
A sheet to allow students from year 4 up to investigate ANY poem.
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4th - 7th
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The Twits Reading Close Reading Booklet
One stop shop worksheets and activities for students to work through as they read the Twits by Roald Dahl.Perfect for at home book study and full of visual activities. Students can also share their drawings and activities with your (online) class.Journaling, drawing, grammar, and penmanship assistance.
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2nd - 4th
Music of Dolphins Novel Study
This includes a list of discussion questions as well as a test and key for The Music of Dolphins. Enjoy!
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Hachiko Waits Worksheet Brochure for Novel Study of the Book
Students will be filling out a double sided brochure as they read the novel or may to choose to fill it out after reading is completed. This brochure is a fun and different way to gather information from the text. The brochure includes 10 vocabulary words taken from the book along with a vocabulary word that your students may choose to include. Students are asked to write a definition and sketch an image of what the word would look like. Students are also asked to reflect on what loyalty mea
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3rd - 6th
Theme, theme, theme!
Theme is ALWAYS so difficult for my 4th-graders to understand. Yet, it is SO IMPORTANT for them to have a firm grasp of theme and thematic concepts as they work to comprehend fictional texts. These two worksheets will both guide them along the process in understanding theme AND allow them the opportunity to identify theme in easy-to-comprehend passages.
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2nd - 5th
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Unplugged Coding Activity
Ever wondered how to teach coding without a computer? It happened to me, so I created my own codes from scratch. You can break your students into teams and give them a set of codes to program the teacher or a group member through a maze. I used masking tape and created a maze throughout the lab. These codes can be printed off using different colored cardstock and laminated for durability. Give your students a specific amount of time to create the right code to get someone from start to finish. I
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2nd - 5th
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Sounds Write Extended Code Word Mat
A word mat to support independent spelling containing all extended code spellings and example words.
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2nd - 5th
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Snowman Thinking Activities
Students use attribute clues to determine which snowman. This packet covers sorting, classifying, problem solving, observing, and following directions. I also included ideas for writing compare and contrast sentences. It has activities for whole group, small group, independent practice and centers.
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K - 2nd
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World Post Day printable and editable Lesson objectives.
Are you searching for an inspiring and meaningful way to engage your students in global awareness and the importance of communication? Look no further! World Post Day provides the perfect opportunity to celebrate the power of written correspondence and foster a deeper understanding of our interconnected world.
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1st - 3rd
Also included in:Â World Post Day lesson bundle with printable and editable writing template.
Sideways Stories From Wayside School Book Unit
This is a unit created to use with Sideways Stories From Wayside School, by Louis Sachar. It includes the following:
1. A section for keeping track of information about the many characters in the story.
2. Vocabulary words and a story outline for each chapter.
3. A game or activity to use at the end of every 5 chapters.
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3rd - 4th
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20 Weeks of Writing Prompts and Activities-Common Core
This resource offers a fun, engaging way for students to explore a variety of writing genres throughout the school year! Students will have an opportunity to write a narrative, descriptive, and opinion piece every week, as well as two creative writing activities. This product could be utilized during a morning warm-up time, a center station, or small group instruction. I have also included pages that could be used to post the quotes of the week, as well as full-size color pictures that the st
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3rd - 5th
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ELA Graphic Organizers
Four easy-to-use graphic organizers to help students on their writing journey!Includes: KWL chart, Character/Setting/Plot organizer, Plot Mountain (with section for notes!), and a Character Web.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Salem Witch Trials - Medical Explanations for Hysteria
Short explanations of medical reasons that might have contributed to the hysteria that led to the Salem Witch Trials
In two column format with space for citing textual evidence from assigned readings/research.
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7th - 8th
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Maps as Text - Printing Press and Reformation
Includes 4 maps: modern Europe for reference; Europe prior to the Reformation; religious division in Europe following the Reformation; and the growth and locations of printing presses.
Questions ask students to analyze and infer, and to draw conclusions from the maps.
This should be printed in color--laminate for use year-to-year.
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7th - 9th
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Learning Goal - Self Evaluation Rubric - Large Customizable
A customizable, large-format, self-evaluation rubric disguised as a simple target. Allows the student to evaluate their overall understanding related to a specified learning goal that is posted in the classroom. This version prints really nicely as a 24" x 48" poster for classroom use.
Everything is a Physics thing......
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Not Grade Specific
Plot Diagram
Simple plot diagram for discussing story and plot with language arts lessons.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
2nd Grade Flashback Pirates
This is one 2nd grade leveled reading passage for flashbacks.
It includes the passage, the question sheet, and an answer sheet.
It is a 300 word passage.
There is a spot on the bottom to record WMP together as a class and twice after that independently.
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1st - 3rd
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Notice and Note Fiction Signpost Posters
These 11x17 posters display G. Kylene Beers and Robert E Probst's Notice and Note Fiction Signposts. There are a total of 6 posters and the file is editable. This product will help your students deepen their understanding of plot, character, setting, and more!Includes 6 signposts:Tough QuestionsWords of the WiserAha MomentMemory MomentAgain & AgainContrasts & Contradictions In order to open the file, you will need Microsoft Publisher.
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4th - 12th
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Close Reading Prompts for Novel Freak the Mighty
This Close Reading Prompt prints in booklet (clip book) format and was created using MSPublisher. See illustration for end product -a beautiful booklet when printed in color. The Prompt journal includes all 6-7 Gr Literature Reading Common Core standards and can also be used by teacher during Literature Circles.
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5th - 7th
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Shadow and Bone Fake News Report
With "Fake News" being current in our world, this assignment brings in that concept and integrates it into a novel study. Students will blend narrative and informational writing elements to create a fake news report about characters and situations within the novel Shadow and Bone. Students have the option to write the report, record audio, or record video. This is a sheet that details the directions for the project. I suggest posting via SeeSaw, but your media of choice is up to you! Happy
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6th - 8th
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Character selfie- character traits
Students choose 3 physical traits and 3 personality traits to describe themselves. They use thoughts, dialogue, and actions to support their chosen personality traits. Students will draw a picture of themselves in the phone and include their traits in the picture
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2nd - 5th
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Bugs Reading Guide
This product is based on the Scholastic book Bugs by Penelope Arlon. This downloads includes a diagram page with a description. It also includes Common Core Based questions. This download can be edited to fit your needs!
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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