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Critical thinking Common Core L.4.4a resources
Context Clues Task Cards and Quick Assessment Print and Easel Activities
Students need to practice using Context Clues, and this collection of 36 Context Clues Task Cards / SCOOT Game and Quick Assessment will save you time as you differentiate instruction. Students use the context embedded in the surrounding sentence and select the best answer multiple-choice style. This printer-friendly set is flexible to meet the needs of diverse learners, and can be an extension activity for early finishers, in small groups during a guided reading mini-lesson, projected for whole
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2nd - 4th
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Context Clues Activity - What Am I? Game 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Context Clues can be tricky, but this context clue matching game is a quick and fun way for students to practice using their context clues! For whole group, split the class in teams and call out the clues. The first team to correctly identify the object wins a point. In small groups, students can match the clues with the answer as a memory match game. Use this Context Clues game to save you time as you differentiate instruction! The context clues game is great to have on hand as an extension a
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2nd - 4th
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Context Clues Task Cards and Game Bundle Scoot, Assessment and Easel Activities
Context Clues can be tricky, but this bundle helps you differentiate quickly and in a fun way with context clues task cards and games! This Context Clues bundle has two sets of 36 Context Clues Task Cards (each in color and b/w) each with Scoot Games and Quick Assessments, and an Easel activity. Also includes a Context Clues game called "Who Am I?" The task cards are great to have on hand as an extension activity for early finishers, a remediation activity that can be led by a volunteer or parap
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2nd - 5th
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Context Clues Game #1 ~ Interactive PPT activity with 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Do your students struggle with Context Clues? Use this game for mini-lessons, whole group lessons, an interactive literacy center, or as a springboard for whole class discussions. With this interactive PowerPoint game, your students cheer as it provides immediate feedback when you click on your answer choice. It's chock full of engaging tier-two style words, as it contains the first 20 multiple choice questions from my bestselling Context Clues Task Cards set 1. Since I am in the process of conv
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2nd - 4th
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Halloween Context Clues Escape Room - Haunted House Crack the Code
No more boring context clues practice! With this digital Halloween escape room, your students will have so much fun with the haunted house theme, they won't even realize they are learning and practicing this important concept. With this no-prep escape room, your students will build context clues skills as well as critical thinking and problem-solving skills.For this Halloween context clues activity, teams work together as they read passages, solve puzzles and follow clues to discover a series of
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6th - 8th, Adult Education
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Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the graphic novel INVISIBLE by Christina Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to
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5th - 8th
New Kid Jerry Craft Graphic Novel Study PDF and Digital Resource
Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product includes 110+ cards to use as resources for studying the graphic novel, New Kid by Jerry Craft. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to engaging
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4th - 8th
Signs of Survival a memoir and oral history by Hartman for ELA and history
This product includes over 100 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the memoir, Signs of Survival, by Renee Hartman with Joshua M. Greene. This book is an inspiring narrative account of Renee and Herta Hartman's experiences as children in Czechoslovakia during WWII. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Courage,
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6th - 8th
A Wolf Called Wander Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 176 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel A Wolf Called Wander, written by Rosanne Parry. This book is a wonderful fiction novel based on the true story of a wolf called OR-7. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Adventure, Animals, Wolves, Nature, Survival, FamilyThis book is an especial
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3rd - 6th
CREATIVE WRITING PROMPTS | QUICK WRITES FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR
CREATIVE WRITING PROMPTS CHILDREN LOVE!COMMENTS• The kids love, love, love these and come up with some brilliant stories. • My students all think they are hilarious when they write with these. I've never seen them so excited about writing!• Love the idea! I also like that the emojis are different than the regular Apple phone emojis. • I use these for Quick Writes and we love them!WHAT'S INCLUDED• 42 weeks of cute strips with emotion icons• Seasonal prompts including enough for summer school.•
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3rd - 7th
Words on Fire Novel Study Discuss Reflect Write Classroom and Distance Learning
Complete with Google Slides™ and pdf formats! This resource includes 125+ comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Words on Fire, written by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Nielsen. This book is a compelling historical fiction novel that continues the tradition of Nielsen's earlier works including Resistance and A Night Divided by highlighting an important story from history. It centers on
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4th - 9th
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Shouting at the Rain Hunt Novel Study Discuss Write Class and Distance Learning
This product includes 215+ novel study questions, discussion questions, literary elements questions, and writing prompts on cards for studying the novel, Shouting at the Rain, written by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, heart-breaking, hopeful, assuring, and heart-warming as it engages students in important discussions on significant themes. It has special appeal for middle grade readers and numerous students will relate to the experiences of D
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4th - 7th
The Canyon's Edge Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 208 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel The Canyon's Edge written by Dusti Bowling. This book is an engaging and thrilling realistic fiction novel written in both prose and verse. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Friendship, Survival, Loss/Grief, Facing Fears, PTSDThis book
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4th - 7th
Context Clues 4 Corners Games Bundle
Context Clues 4 Corners GamesBundleHelping students find words, sentences, or punctuation signals around a new or unfamiliar word to figure out a new word’s meaning can be challenging. Using context clues effectively can show dramatic improvement in reading comprehension and vocabulary growth. Get your students up and moving around with these Context Clues 4 Corners games adding to your classroom or tutoring vocabulary-building resources and word work activities!Grade 4 Vocabulary Acquisition an
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3rd - 6th
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Distress Signal by Mary E Lambert Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 160 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Distress Signal written by Mary E. Lambert. This book is a realistic fiction survival story that is thrilling and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival, Friendship, Adventure, Natural Disasters, Wilderness, Self-AwarenessThis boo
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3rd - 6th
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 212 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Ground Zero written by Alan Gratz. This book is a highly engaging and suspenseful historical fiction novel with many timely themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Survival, 9/11, War, Resilience, Afghanistan, U.S. History, Multiple P
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4th - 7th
96 Miles by J L Esplin Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 164 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel 96 Miles written by J. L. Esplin. This book is a suspenseful survival story that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Survival; Siblings; Adventure; Determination; Power Failures; Self-RelianceThis book is an especially u
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3rd - 6th
Stay by Bobbie Pyron Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 96 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Stay written by Bobbie Pyron. This book is a wonderful work of realistic fiction that is thought-provoking, eye-opening, informative, and inspiring. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Book Award nominee.Book Themes: Animals Stories;
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3rd - 6th
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Context Clues 4 Corners Game
My students love 4 Corners games in the classroom! Get your students up and moving around with this game designed to add to your ELA vocabulary-building resources and word work activities!This can be a great way to encourage your students to find words, sentences, or punctuation signals around a new or unfamiliar word to help figure out a new word’s meaning.When students use context clues effectively, there can be dramatic improvement in reading comprehension and vocabulary growth. Having the ex
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3rd - 6th
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The Language Mechanic eBook - Tuning Up English With Logic for Grades 4-7
A 184-page printable PDF ELA ebook for grades 4-7 using logic and humor to teach grammar, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and vocabulary! Is there any logic to the rules for grammar? Yes! The lessons and activities in this language arts book use fun examples to teach English grammar and punctuation. It not only teaches the rules of language mechanics; it reinforces the rules by explaining the logic behind them. This book shows examples and gives practice in applying the rules. Finally, st
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4th - 7th
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Nightbooks Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 180 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, Nightbooks, written by J. A. White. This book is an engaging fantasy full of suspense and intrigue. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet BookBook Themes: Fantasy & Magic; Scary Stories; Witches; Books & Libraries; Bravery; S
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3rd - 6th
The One and Only Bob Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 152 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, The One and Only Bob, written by Katherine Applegate. This book is a delightful fictional story that is enjoyable and engaging. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Adventure; Animals Stories; Fantasy; Dogs; Friendship; Siblings; Compassion; Forgi
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2nd - 6th
They Call Me Guero Novel Study Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel, They Call Me Guero: A Border Kid's Poems, written by David Bowles. This book is a timely work of realistic fiction written in verse that is thought-provoking, eye-opening, informative, and inspiring. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.2020-2021 Texas Bluebon
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4th - 8th
Someplace to Call Home Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Someplace to Call Home written by Sandra Dallas. This book is an engaging historical fiction novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Great Depression, Bullying, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Dust BowlThis book is
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3rd - 6th
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