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4th grade critical thinking guided reading books
The Stories that Julian Tells Comprehension Questions
These are questions I've created to go with the book The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter in group and practice answering a question together. I then assign them the next chapter and the corresponding question/questions for homework.Depending how often your group meets, this could take you a few days or a few weeks. This book is a Guided Reading Level N, Lexile level 520L, and DRA 28-30.
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Fly Away Home by Bunting Lesson on Homelessness
Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting Lesson Plan teaches students about the realities of homelessness. It addresses the common myths and brings into light the urgency of homelessness in America. Themes of family, homelessness, and belonging. This resource includes: Learning Objectives Reading Comprehension QuestionsFacts about Homelessness in AmericaExtension Resource on HomelessnessText to text connection Text to world connection Nearpod Teacher Access included on the last page of the fileIf you have a
Grades:
4th - 6th
George by Alex Gino Novel Study / Key (Author endorsed!)
"George," a novel by Alex Gino, tells the story of Melissa, whose classmates and family know her by the name of George. The message "Be Who You Are" comes across as a strong central theme in this excellent novel about a transgender youth who wants to be Charlotte in the school play, a monumental task for a girl who everyone thinks is a boy. This novel study was created with input and suggestions from the author of the novel - Alex Gino!
This detailed novel study includes a text-dependent qu
Grades:
4th - 6th
Just So Stories Depth and Complexity + Math Problem Solving BUNDLE
Immerse your students in rich literature with Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, and take learning further with questions based on Depth and Complexity thinking tools and differentiated math problem-solving tasks related to the story! STORIES INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE:How the Whale Got His Throat Thinking Focus: Multiple Perspectives Math Strand Focus: Measurement (Length) How the Camel Got His Hump Thinking Focus: Ethics Math Strand Focus: Operations How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin Thinking Focu
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China
Add a cultural twist to your fairy tale unit with Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. There are many versions of the Cinderella tale, but this one is believed to be the original version - written 1,000 years before the European one.Our response activities were crafted using the six levels of Bloom's Taxonomy, a framework for focusing on higher-order thinking skills. The taxonomies (classifications) are arranged from simple and concrete tasks to complex and abstract ones. There are 3 activit
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Selznik Novel Unit History of Film and Animation
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznik Novel Guide is perfect for teaching the history of film and animation, inferencing, character analysis, story development, new vocabulary and the role of art in literature. Pdf & Nearpod Novel Guide BESTSELLERThis is a highly engaging novel with abundant vocabulary and creative story telling. A true gem.This resource includes: • Reading comprehension questions
• Character analysis
• Essay questions,
• Vocabulary activities
• Nearpod Teache
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Elementary Novel Guides
If I Built a School by Dusen Growth Mindset Design and STEM Lesson Plan
If I Built a School by Chris Van Duesen Language Arts, Spatial Reasoning Lesson Plan and STEM; This lesson includes language arts, architectural design, & mapping skills. In addition to studying "If I Built a School" story, students learn about the architectural design of Bjarke Ingles Group and emerging building concepts and elements. ⭐️ Bundle & Save ⭐️Purchase If I Built Series Bundle to get this lesson PLUS If I Built A Car and If I Built A House Lesson Plan. This pack includes: Pre,
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: If I Built Series by Chris Van Dusen STEM Bundle
Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord Novel Guide
Touch Blue by Cynthia Lord for grades 3-5. Tess is coming of age and starting to understand and appreciate her life a lot more once her family home becomes a foster home for Aaron, a 13-year-old boy. As the story develops, both Tess and Aaron learn to make their own luck in a way by letting go of trying to control life and holding on to the idea of what life should be like, and embracing their life while making the best out of it. This novel unit includes:Learning ObjectivesPre-reading activityC
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Elementary Novel Guides
Animal Classification: Inherited Traits MEGA-BUNDLE
Enrich your study of animal classification while you meet your NGSS/TEKS standards with the Inherited Traits MEGA-BUNDLE, from my Animal Classification series. This comprehensive 179-page bundle focuses on standards relating to the inherited traits, life cycles, and adaptations of eight animal groups: amphibians, arachnids, birds, crustaceans, fish, insects, mammals, and reptiles. RESOURCES INCLUDED:8 ACTIVITY BOOKS use a cut-and-glue format to illustrate the defining traits of each animal group
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-2
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Christmas Reading Comprehension FREE
Get your students excited about reading while assessing comprehension and retention using these fun, engaging, and festive Christmas-themed reading comprehension templates to use with ANY book!Packet includes:Story Elements OverviewBeginning, Middle, EndText ConnectionsCharacter ProfileChapter SummaryK-W-L ChartCause and EffectResources created by: Jessica LawlerJoy in the Journey
Grades:
2nd - 5th
"One Hen"-Kojo, The Entrepreneur!-Google Slides (Distance Learning)+PDF Options
Thank you for checking out this product! In this resource, students will meet ELA, math, as well as personal financial literacy standards through the use of a children's picture book. There are guided reading/literature circle and math components, as well as an opportunity for students to create their small business plan!This resource offers two different classroom options. There is a Google Slides presentation that can be used in a distance learning environment, as well as the PDF version fo
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Personal Financial Literacy Resources MEGA Bundle (K-8)
Comprehension Questions for LLI Blue Kit, Stories 1-10
Thank you for purchasing this set of comprehension questions that correlate to stories # 1 – 10 in the blue Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) kit. The stories in this pack are:
1. The Little Red Hen retold by Amy Helfer;
2. Things that Fly by April Maguire;
3. The Sea by Maryann Dobeck;
4. The Tide Pool by Charles Roberts;
5. Down the River by Laurie McKenna;
6. Down the Path by Becky Mann;
7. All About Penguins by Kay Winnit;
8. Police Car by David Ea
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Grades:
K - 5th
Bloom's Taxonomy Question Cards
"Kid-Friendly" thinking questions and question stem cards for all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy to use in your reading instruction!
The question cards enrich your shared reading, guided reading, partner reading, and independent reading. It is helpful to have the questions all ready to go in kid-friendly wording at your finger tips as you teach.
My favorite use for these cards is helping the students learn how to use these questions with their partner during read to someone. These cards help con
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Grades:
1st - 5th
The Three Questions by Muth the Intro to Philosophy Lesson
The Three Questions by Jon Muth Lesson on themes of wisdom, acceptance, kindness, and character development. This resource is perfect for introducing students to philosophy and human existential questions. Plus, they get to develop their reading comprehension skills, new vocabulary, story elements and sequencing and much MORE! PRINT and GO! The lesson plan includes: Learning Objectives Reading Comprehension QuestionsText to self questions Vocabulary activitiesCause & Effect Activity Story El
Grades:
2nd - 4th
The Other Side - Higher Level Comprehension Questions - Gifted/Advanced
Higher Level Picture Books with Deeper Comprehension Questions:The Other Side by Jacqueline WoodsonThis resource was created to support K-5 teachers that want to use picture books but maintain rigor and higher level thinking. It would be great for:Whole group lessons with deeper questioningSmall group lessons for higher groupsIndependent practice for individual students
Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: Higher Level Picture Books & Deeper Comprehension Questions BUNDLE
Guided Reading Guide Level Q: Ninth Ward
Guided Reading Guide for Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes
This guide includes an overview of the book, all daily lesson plans, chapter summaries, an online extension activity and for more reading book recommendations about the topic.
The Literacy Teacher
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3rd - 6th
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How the Leopard Got His Spots: Just So Stories+Math Problem Solving
Immerse your students in rich literature with Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, and take learning further with questions based on Depth and Complexity thinking tools and differentiated math problem-solving tasks related to the story!How the Leopard Got His SpotsThinking Focus: Change Over TimeMath Strand Focus: Algebraic ThinkingIncluded in this Resource: — Implementation Guide— Full Text, Illustrated Stories with annotation panel for active reading — Analysis frame based on Depth and Complexi
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Just So Stories Depth and Complexity + Math Problem Solving BUNDLE
"A Chair For My Mother"-No Prep Bundle (ELA/Math/Personal Financial Lit.)
Thank you for checking out this product! In this resource, students in grades 1-5 will meet a wide variety of ELA, math, and personal financial literacy standards through the use of a children's picture book. There are guided reading/literature circle and math components, as well as an opportunity for students to create their own four part short term financial goal-setting plan!
In the book, "A Chair For My Mother," Vera B. Williams tells the story of a young girl, her Mama, and their quest t
Grades:
1st - 5th
THE SERAFINA SERIES, Teaching guide & activities for 4x Books, 24 pages
THE SERAFINA SERIES, Teaching guide & activities for 4x BooksDiscussion questions and activities for the following books:Book OneSerafina and the Black CloakBook TwoSerafina and the Twisted StaffBook ThreeSerafina and the Splintered HeartBook FourSerafina and the Seven Stars24 pagesPlease write a REVIEW, thanks so much :)
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4th - 12th, Staff
Making Text Connections: Spin OR Roll a Sentence Starter
Problem: Let's face it...making text connections can be HARD! Solution: Students are gifted with sentence starters so they can be empowered to use higher order thinking skills when making text connections. Do you need quick access to questions you can ask during guided reading? Do you want students to read with a partner, but they need a resource to guide their discussion? You can make 6 different spinners (just need paperclips and brads) OR 6 different decks to change in and out of a soft foam
Grades:
3rd - 5th
How To Steal a Dog Literature Circle Guide
If you do literature circles or book studies with your students, then you'll be interested in this lit guide I created for the book How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor! This is a fantastic book about a young girl who experiences hardships, moral dilemma and friendships. For each chapter of the book, I created critical thinking questions for your students to answer along with some vocabulary words to reflect on as you go. The book's levels are: 4.4 Grade level, 700 Lexile, and 40 DRA. Enjoy!
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Animal Classification: Inherited Traits ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE
Enrich your study of animal classification while you meet your NGSS/TEKS standards with the Inherited Traits ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE from my Animal Classification series. This bundle contain eight books, and each book in the series targets the standards for inherited traits, life cycles, and adaptations. You’ll love the comprehensive coverage and easy prep, and your students will love the engaging cut-and-glue format and realistic illustrations. (NOTE: For your convenience, I’ve included the FREE b
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
Popcorn ESSAY: A Tasty Debate on Sweet vs. Savory" Reading Comprehension!
Dive into the scrumptious world of popcorn with this delightful essay that explores the age-old question: Sweet or Savory? Perfect for pupils, this engaging read presents two mouthwatering paragraphs in favor of both sweet and savory popcorn, followed by well-researched arguments against each. - Classroom Discussions: Teachers can use this essay to spark lively classroom debates, encouraging students to share their preferences and opinions on the sweet vs. savory popcorn dilemma.- Reading Compre
Grades:
4th - 6th
How the Whale Got His Throat: Just So Stories+Math Problem Solving
Immerse your students in rich literature with Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, and take learning further with questions based on Depth and Complexity thinking tools and differentiated math problem-solving tasks related to the story!How the Whale Got His ThroatThinking Focus: Multiple PerspectivesMath Strand Focus: Measurement (Length)Included in this Resource: — Implementation Guide— Full Text, Illustrated Stories with annotation panel for active reading — Analysis frame based on Depth and Co
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Just So Stories Depth and Complexity + Math Problem Solving BUNDLE
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