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Literature Common Core RL.2.7 resources for GATE
CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES BUNDLE Literature Extensions Critical Thinking GATE
Story Sleuths I, II, and III Bundle delivers 3 products at 20% savings. You will receive 12 weeks of clues for the Story Sleuth challenge; an enrichment unit using Caldecott Award winning books to cultivate critical thinking. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is
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K - 4th
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Little Island Primary Gifted and Talented Social-Emotional Values and Identity
We use this Caldecott Award Winning book to address social-emotional standards for primary gifted students. Not just a social-emotional unit, we answer critical thinking questions, explore literary theme and other ideas, and create a fun island adventure using a grid.
Great stuff for our youngest gifted learners: It’s hands-on, requires critical thinking, and good fun.
NAGC Learning and Development Standards
1.1 Self-Understanding. Students with gifts and talents demonstrate self-knowledge
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K - 3rd
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The Crayon Man Picture Book Companion and Activities
Save yourself time with this Print and Go Book Companion for The Crayon Man by Natascha Biebow. This story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of Crayola crayons, teaches children in second through fourth grades about the history of one of the most beloved art supplies. ⭐This picture book illustrates that necessity is the mother of invention as it relates that crayons were originally made because children and teachers needed affordable and reliable art supplies. ⭐The Crayon Man encourages children to
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: National Crayon Day: Crayon Fiction and Nonfiction Book Companion Bundle
"The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" Literature Study Grades 2-4
This Common Core aligned literature study is based on the touching book "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" by Susan Wojciechowski. This unit includes vocabulary, dictionary and comprehension skills. Activities also include comparing and contrasting, making predictions and inferences, grammar, mind mapping, cause and effect and writing both narrative and informational text. An art project is also included. This book is sure to touch the heart of every student. Great for GATE and home sch
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Primary GATE with Caldecott -- Owl Moon Pop-up and Critical Thinking
Now with a more kid-friendly pop-up option:
Owl Moon is incredibly rich in critical thinking potential, rich in artwork, and rich in the feelings words evoke.
Come along for a challenging lesson and a fun extension activity with the poetic 1988 Caldecott Award winner Owl Moon. Critical thinking about poetry, participatory reading, and figurative language along with a project in which we create an owl to “pop up” and spread its wings poetically will energize your students.
Caldecott books a
The Oldest Student Picture Book Biography Companion and Activities
Teach your kiddos the story of Mary Walker, the oldest student in the U.S., who learned to read at 116 years old. This Print and Go Book Companion for The Oldest Student, is a favorite to share with your students at the beginning of the year.WHY YOU NEED THIS THE OLDEST STUDENT BOOK COMPANION: ⭐This comprehensive book companion promotes critical and creative thinking. Best of all, it illustrates the values of perseverance, resilience, and lifelong learning.This The Oldest Student Picture Book
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K - 5th
Also included in: Biography Picture Book Companion Bundle - Lit Guides
When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree Picture Book Companion and Activities
50% off 48 hrs! When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree is the perfect picture book to teach your kids about Gratitude, lemon trees, and giving back to the community. This Print and Go Book Companion promotes critical and creative thinking. It teaches students to analyze and interpret literature and develops comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. HOW YOU CAN USE THIS RESOURCE:✅ During Book Clubs or Literature Circles✅ In a classroom center✅ As activities for Early Finishers✅ Great for a Su
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1st - 4th
Curious George Gets a Medal for Primary GATE and Advanced Groups
Another classic picture book lesson bundle from Portable Gifted and Talented:
Hands-on literacy, critical thinking, cross-curricular, creative and visual – best practices for your 21st Century primary advanced and gifted groups and Common Core State Standards referenced. This lesson bundle is great for kindergarten and 1st grade and would be a great extension activity for larger groups in 2nd grade.
Level: KG and 1st advanced or gifted; 2nd whole group
Time: four hours and more
Critical Th
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Gifted and Talented SURVIVAL KIT Bundle -- 235 pages, big discount!
Martha Speaks - Classic Picture Books for Primary GATE
In this bundle of lessons for Jane Meddaugh’s classic, students will actually have Martha speaking with their paper bag puppets. Like all the Primary GATE literacy units at Portable Gifted and Talented, this is fun, hands-on, participatory, and full of critical thinking challenges for your younger thinkers. Of course, you get the Common Core State Standards references, too. We’re not just barking into the wind here!
Critical Thinking Questions: more than you’ll ever need with a focus on exp
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1st - 3rd
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Sled Dog School Novel Companion
Now with digital slides for google drive for in-person or distance learning. This 65+ page novel unit is packed with NO PREP and low prep comprehension, vocabulary, analysis and story elements activities! Perfect for small group, whole group or independent work when reading Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson.As you read Sled Dog School , students will:define and provide examples of important vocabulary in the textthink critically to analyze the textinfer and evaluate character traits compare
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2nd - 6th
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Balderdash! John Newbery Picture Book Biography Companion and Activities
Teach your kiddos the history of children's picture books with this Print and Go Book Companion for Balderdash!, the story of John Newbery. John was the first publisher of children’s picture books and the namesake of the Newbery Medal for children’s literature. ⭐Best of all, this picture book companion promotes critical and creative thinking. It teaches students to analyze and interpret literature and develops comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. HOW YOU CAN USE THIS RESOURCE:✅A stud
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2nd - 5th
The Lie-O-Meter - A WHOLE CLASS ENRICHMENT ABOUT LYING +Literacy, STEM, Math
Having trouble with lying in the classroom or on the playground?
Social-emotional lessons, inferences, theme, characterization, STEM, fractions and geometry … all here!
Try this engaging social-emotional whole-class enrichment lesson. It’s not just about lying. The lessons are filled with standards including math and literature standards for 2nd and 3rd grades as well as a little STEM construction project.
All you will need to get started is this lesson are common school materials and th
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Whole Group Enrichment Bundle SALE! 225p. for a Fantastic Year 40% Off
The Lifters Novel Companion
Now with digital slides for google drive for in-person or distance learning. This 35+ page novel unit is packed with NO PREP and low prep comprehension, vocabulary, analysis and story elements activities! Perfect for small group, whole group or independent work when reading The Lifters by Dave Eggers.As you read The Lifters , students will:think critically to analyze the textinfer and evaluate character traitscompare and contrast characterssequence eventsmap the story elementsillustrate cause an
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2nd - 6th
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Character Deep Dive: Creative, Critical, and Ethical Thinking Worksheets
Character Deep Dive includes activities and worksheets that are designed to get your students thinking about book characters in different ways. There are opportunities for students to be creative, apply ethical reasoning, and think critically. You can use this download with any fiction book your students are reading! These activities can be used in a variety of ways, including: early finisher activities independent work during small group rotations homework projects whole class assignments subs
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2nd - 5th
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The Cat's Purr Folktale Comprehension Test and Answer Key
This is a comprehension test with an answer key for The Cat's Purr by Ashley Bryan. This is a terrific check to see if your students understand what this little folktale is about. Just print and use. Enjoy!Please note: This is just the test and answer key. The folk tale is not included. It belongs to Mr. Ashley Bryan.
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2nd - 3rd
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Reading Response Bookmark for Literature Discussion Groups
These bookmarks were designed to be used with literature discussion groups, but can be used with any book. There are three different versions. Print on cardstock for a longer lasting bookmark and cut in half. Then, use small sticky notes on top of each symbol. Students can draw each of the symbols on the sticky notes. As they read, they will place the sticky notes in their books. You can regroup after reading and use the sticky notes to lead your discussion about the chapter or book.Follow Enhan
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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