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Critical thinking Common Core RI.3.10 resources
March Madness Reading Test Prep Challenge - 3rd & 4th Grade
Let March Madness and test prep combine in this fiction and nonfiction reading comprehension challenge! This engaging and rigorous march madness classroom activity will help your students understand important reading skills and practice ! It requires students to read 15 unique passages and answer text evidence questions to cover many standards and skills!Why will these challenges help your students grow?Engagement- Students will be engaged from the beginning to the end of the challenges. In this
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3rd - 4th
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Surgery Day for Reading Comprehension Practice - Doctor Transformation
Students will practice many reading skills in a doctor transformation challenge. Transform your room as much as you want into a hospital then give your kid rigorous reading challenges in order to fix their patients! These challenges will have passages that they will use their close reading skills to read and answer text dependent questions with! Why will these challenges help your students grow?Engagement- Students will be engaged from the beginning to the end of the challenges. They won't even
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Reading Skill Challenges Full Year Bundle
3rd Grade Reading Review Game | Digital Escape Room | Google Distance Learning
This digital (Google) end of the year test prep escape room game is the most fun way to review the 3rd grade reading standards while encouraging critical thinking and problem solving! It can be used live in the classroom or via distance learning. In this escape, students will compete individually or as a group to beat the clock and escape Planet Emoji!*This is a digital version for use with student Google accounts. If your students don't have access to Google accounts, use the print version inst
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3rd
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Also included in: Emoji Escape Room EVERYTHING Bundle Math and ELA Review 2nd-6th
Close Reading 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Non Fiction Passages: Unsolved Mysteries
Engaging, motivating, and interesting! Use these original, non- fiction texts to enhance you student's skills with close reading and analytical writing. Each passage features differentiated comprehension questions and a chance for students to write about their reading. Passages are differentiated so you can use them with multiple levels. Great for centers, guided reading, homework, MTSS/RTI, or research projects. Get even the most reluctant readers interested!Unsolved Mysteries Included: U
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3rd - 6th
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Test Prep Reading Skills Carnival | Digital and Printable
Make test prep fun with a test prep carnival! Students will answer text-dependent questions that are both multiple choice and short response. They will read rigorous passages and then answer the questions in order to earn tickets. These tickets can be used in your classroom carnival.You can use real carnival games or just use board games! Why will these challenges help your students grow?Engagement- Students will be engaged from the beginning to the end of the challenges. They won't even realize
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3rd - 4th
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Interactive Reading Notebook * Book Reports & Comprehension Strategies
Interactive Reading Notebook to use with ANY Fiction Book! There are over 100 foldables and activities included in this resource. This product will accompany almost any fiction book that you use in your classroom. There are interactive activities that focus on whole book comprehension {book reports}, as well as foldables that reinforce once specific strategy or skill. This resource also works great as an added resource to Guided Reading or intervention groups. Test prep doesn't have to be b
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2nd - 5th
Reading Log - Independent Reading Response Homework Log - Use with any book
A few years ago, I ditched timers and parent signatures from my nightly reading homework log – and I’ve never looked back. This resource was created from a need to engage students in their independent reading rather than make it a dreaded chore. This Homework Reading Log contains two main parts: the reading log and a question choice sheet. On the log, students list the book they read each night and then choose a response question to show what they've learned from their reading. Students are to
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3rd - 5th
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Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions Passages PowerPoint Lesson
Help students in making inferences with this no-prep PowerPoint! This lesson plan includes everything you need to teach kids how to draw conclusions by using critical thinking while impressing your administrators. A quick and easy setup saves your planning time and is perfect for substitute teachers. Click HERE to save 25% off the price of individual resources with the bundle.This standards-based PowerPoint lesson guides students in the art of making inferences. It also includes a funny photo wi
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Reading Skills Bundle
Substitute Plans Third and Fourth Grade One Full Day Emergency Sub Plans
These lessons were created around the book, Ming Lo Moves the Mountain by Arnold Lobel. They can be used together as one day teacher or substitute plans, or separated by lessons. Each lesson can “stand on its own!”These plans include:One reading lessonOne writing lessonOne math lessonOne social studies/grammar combined lessonOne social studies/science combined lessonI have included 2 versions of this last activity so you can differentiate.I have included answer keys and detailed directions for y
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3rd - 4th
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Close Reading 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Non Fiction Passages: Nocturnal Animals
Engaging, motivating, and interesting! Use these original non fiction texts to enhance you student's skills with close reading and analytical writing. Each passage features differentiated comprehension questions and a chance for students to write about their reading. An extra lined piece of paper is included for you to photocopy on the back of each page if you would like student's to write their responses here. Passages are differentiated so you can use them with multiple levels. Great for
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3rd - 5th
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Comparing Inherited Traits: BUTTERFLY OR MOTH? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with BUTTERFLY OR MOTH?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsMetamorphosisLife Cycle: Larvae (smooth vs fuzzy)Life Cycle: Pupae (chrysalis vs cocoon)Antennae (clubbed vs
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1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Forces and Motion STEM Challenge
This science downloadable, force and motion activity, was designed to be used with second through fourth-grade classes. A lesson plan aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, a picture of the station set up, reading passage and recording sheet for this hands-on STEM are included. 3PS2-2 ❤️Click Here to Follow Us!Related Resources⭐ Forces and Motion Posters for elementary grades⭐ Forces and Motion Mini Booklet⭐ Third Grade NGSS 3-PS2: Motion and Stability and Forces and Interactions Un
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 4-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-1
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Also included in: Force and Motion Money Saving Bundle
Reading Log 3rd Grade - Weekly Independent Reading Comprehension Homework
Need to assign reading homework, but want to engage students with choice? This weekly homework reading log resource is for you! It provides you with 36 weeks of grade-appropriate reading homework logs full of questions from every CCSS reading standard for literature and informational text.Each reading log contains ten questions - four are for fiction texts, four for nonfiction, one reflection question, and one free choice option. No two logs are the same.Your Download Includes:36-weeks of printa
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3rd
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Also included in: Weekly Reading Logs & Reading Skills Task Cards YEAR LONG BUNDLE 3rd
Virtual Escape Room: Summer Break Escape
About Escape Rooms in general:These escape rooms are an engaging and interactive way for students to learn problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork. It will require them to work together to solve puzzles and clues, fostering a sense of camaraderie and cooperation. It will also encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems from different angles, which is a valuable skill in any academic or professional setting. Give your students the opportunity to experience the
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3rd - 12th
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Reading Comprehension Weekly Warm-ups - Grades 2-3 - Print and Digital Resources
Increase your students' reading comprehension and language proficiency with these weekly close reading passages, questions, and activities. Combining the science of reading research with practical exercises boosts student performance. Easy print and use format. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ included.KEY BENEFITSEnhance Reading Skills: Uses science-based reading research to improve comprehension and language proficiency through close reading, cloze reading, and synonym exercises.Engagi
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2nd - 3rd
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Close Reading 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Non Fiction Passages: Unusual Ocean Creatures
Engaging, motivating, and interesting! Use these original, non- fiction texts to enhance you student's skills with close reading and analytical writing. Each passage features differentiated comprehension questions and a chance for students to write about their reading. Passages are differentiated so you can use them with multiple levels. Great for centers, guided reading, homework, MTSS/RTI, or research projects. Get even the most reluctant readers interested!Unusual Ocean Creatures Include
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3rd - 6th
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Comparing Inherited Traits: FROG OR TOAD? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with FROG OR TOAD?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsAmphibian MetamorphosisLife Cycle: Eggs (clusters vs chains)Body Covering (smooth skin vs bumpy skin)Locomotion (J
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1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in: COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Children's Rights Activities Bundle
This comprehensive Children's Rights Activities Bundle is ideal for supporting your students in learning about Children's Rights and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (also known as the UNCRC).This Children's Rights Bundle includes:Children's Rights Collaborative Display - This display pack includes a 32 piece display based on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Each page features a large hexagon with a statement regarding a right identified in the UNCRC and space for the st
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3rd - 5th
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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2nd - 4th
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4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-2
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Historical Fiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Irish Castle
Make teaching fun with this fascinating close read historical fiction reading passage for St. Patty's Day or year round in print or digital worksheets. Students will be challenged and engaged as they close read, A Bloody Bad Life, about Ross Castle of Killarney, Ireland in the 1400s. This second person passage, packed with common core standards, walks students through an Irish castle as if they were the peasants living an unsanitary life. This is a great topic for St. Patrick's Day.Click HERE
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4th - 6th
Logic Puzzles and Brain Teaser Activities for Critical Thinking Year Round
Improve critical thinking skills with logic puzzles and brain teasers throughout the year. This bundle of printable or digital activities meets your students' needs year-round with 12 seasonal resources! Quick and easy setup makes this no prep packet a win for you and your students in centers or even for sub plans for a substitute teacher.By purchasing this bundle, you are saving about 25% off the price of individual resources.Engage and challenge your students with this HUGE common core aligned
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3rd - 5th
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Reader's Workshop Unit 2 Grasping Main Ideas Grade 3 Slides, Distance Learning
I created this product to help save me time and resources spent on teaching the Reader's Workshop program. You can use this in class or for teaching while Distance Learning. It is a fun, engaging way to interactively teach Unit 2: Grasping Main Ideas and Text Structures from the purchased books. I have read every page and condensed it down to hit the important things I needed to remember to teach without having the book in my lap. It is editable so you can adapt it to your own classroom. I just
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3rd - 4th
BIOMES: NORTH POLE-SOUTH POLE BUNDLE SET
Compare and contrast the similarities of and differences between the polar regions--and save 20%--with the NORTH POLE-SOUTH POLE BUNDLE. This engaging fun pack includes an introductory book, four cross-curricular activities, 12 sets of three-part matching cards, and a colorful 11 x 17 inch poster. Book and Poster Resources:North Pole-South Pole is an introductory book that taps into critical thinking skills as students compare and contrast characteristics—including location, geography, explorers
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K - 3rd
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Fun Science Escape Room | 3rd Grade Reading | Digital Google Forms | Teamwork
Please save us!!! We were playing at our best friend Jake’s house and got shrunk. His dad makes weird things and we found this spaceship in the basement. The spaceship shrunk with us inside. We flew the ship into the kitchen and fell in a bowl of cereal. Jake ate us. Now we have to escape his body.This is an escape room like activity in which students complete language arts tasks and use problem solving skills. Students are very EXCITED and ENGAGED when working through this activity. Students wi
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3rd - 4th
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