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3rd grade vocational education tools for common cores for GATE

Preview of Depth of Knowledge and Learning Icons - Digging Deep - Critical Thinking Skills

Depth of Knowledge and Learning Icons - Digging Deep - Critical Thinking Skills

Created by
Traci Clausen
These focus wall resources are designed to be engaging and meaningful. Help your kiddos reach for deep knowledge and content mastery using a variety of critical, complex thinking skills.Digging Deep Learning Practices assist students in engaging in critical thinking and developing meaningful understanding of concepts.This resource contains both large and small posters as well as ā€œquick cardsā€ that can be displayed on focus walls, resource walls, or simply during specific lessons.Encourage your s
Preview of Social Media, Digital Citizenship, & the Internet Depth & Complexity Bundle

Social Media, Digital Citizenship, & the Internet Depth & Complexity Bundle

Created by
Kimberly Smith
Teach your students how to be digital citizens using the prompts of Depth and Complexity and Content Imperatives! This bundle offers Depth & Complexity frames, thought provoking games, and engaging activities all about social media, digital citizenship, and the internet! Students will have the chance to write, collaborate with others, share opinions, create a website and blog about it (on paper), and participate in many other activities. Never used Depth and Complexity icons or frames in
Preview of SCAMPER Creative Thinking & Problem Solving Packet

SCAMPER Creative Thinking & Problem Solving Packet

SCAMPER is a technique used by successful companies and individuals to create new products and to improve their services. Teach your students SCAMPER to improve their creative thinking and problem solving abilities! The activities in this packet provide scenarios for students to apply SCAMPER in order to create and invent new ideas! It will challenge them and help them utilize their imagination in the classroom. This packet includes the following: SCAMPER anchor chart Instructions for teaching
Preview of A Literature Unit for Patricia Polacco's Junkyard Wonders

A Literature Unit for Patricia Polacco's Junkyard Wonders

Created by
April Walker
This unit was made to go Patricia Polacco's book The Junkyard Wonders. Included are 18 pages of activities to challenges your students to think more deeply about the story. The unit was created with the 4th and 5th grade Common Core Standards in mind. Topics explored are theme, setting, character traits, visualizing, and many more. Writing assignments and a project idea are also included. The themes in this book would also be perfect to explore with a gifted class. Email me at ideabackpack@
Preview of Differentiated Instruction CCSS STEM Choice Boards & Extension Menus K-8

Differentiated Instruction CCSS STEM Choice Boards & Extension Menus K-8

Teachers, meeting the needs of all learners through differentiated instruction is more important now than it ever was. With the transition to the Common Core, more English language learners, and differing learning styles and abilities makes it pertinent for teachers to offer activities that appeal to each and every student. This is a collection of choice boards, extension menus, and Think-Tac-Toe boards for all grade levels and content areas. These will allow you to reach all students, ensure th
Preview of A Literature Unit for Drew Daywalt's The Day The Crayons Quit

A Literature Unit for Drew Daywalt's The Day The Crayons Quit

Created by
April Walker
This unit was made to go with Drew Daywalt's The Day The Crayons Quit. Included are 17 pages of activities to challenge your students to think more deeply about the story. The unit was created with the 4th and 5th grade Common Core Standards in mind. Topics explored are point of view, theme, character traits, visualizing, text structure, plot, letter writing, comparing/contrasting, responding to quotes, and more. Writing assignments are also included. Email me at ideabackpack@gmail.com with
Preview of Assessment  Compare and Contrast Informational Text

Assessment Compare and Contrast Informational Text

This is the Common Core Assessment addressing the standard 2.RI.9 Compare and Contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic. A science piece on ladybugs (two articles) and two articles on Jackie Robinson (a timeline and narrative). Two different compare and contrast graphic organizers are used as well as multiple choice and short and essay answers.
Preview of Multiple Intelligence (MI) PowerPoint (Elementary/Primary) by Jennifer A. Gates

Multiple Intelligence (MI) PowerPoint (Elementary/Primary) by Jennifer A. Gates

Teaching gifted, talent development or preparing students for Common Core by teaching them to identify their strengths? This is the perfect way to introduce Multiple Intelligence: 8 characteristics that students can use to best identify ways in which they can make positive growth. They are: nature smart, logic smart, self smart, people smart, word smart, picture smart, body smart, and music smart. Introduce and explore Multiple Intelligence in depth with students the elementary or primary and
Preview of LEGO Robotics Letter and Application

LEGO Robotics Letter and Application

LEGO Robotics is a wonderful way to implement Computer Science at your school! Introduce students to this quickly growing field, starting with this welcome letter and application. Studies show that nationwide, we are experiencing a shortage of Computer Science graduates to fill the large number of todayā€™s jobs that require a CS degree. Send this letter out to students and families to explain what LEGO Robotics is, why it is important, and what it will look like at your school. The bottom
Preview of Text Dependent Explanatory Prompt Bundle

Text Dependent Explanatory Prompt Bundle

The new common core standards and PARCC assessments will require students to relate their story and essay writing to two-three passages of text. The text may be nonfiction, fiction, reference materials, quotes, environmental print, or poetry. These writing prompts contain three texts each for the student to read (very short) and specific writing prompt directions. The type of writing the students will be composing will fall under the category "explanatory" because the student will be forced to
Preview of December Essay Writing (Opinion, Informative, and Narrative Prompts)

December Essay Writing (Opinion, Informative, and Narrative Prompts)

Created by
April Walker
This packet includes 45 pages of essay writing practice for students for the month of December. There is an essay menu for the month with 20 prompts total (4 informative, 4 opinion, 4 narrative, and 4 research prompts). For December, the topics focus on Christmas, the holidays, and winter. There are some non-Christmas topics for your students who do not celebrate Christmas. The menu gives students the element of choice and allows for student engagement. Post the menu in your classroom or in a
Preview of 3rd Grade Common Core Opinion Writing (*NO PREP)

3rd Grade Common Core Opinion Writing (*NO PREP)

Created by
Adrienne Boone
Your students will write awesome Common Core Opinion letters with this lesson! The opinion genre is broken down into "kid friendly" language, with a lesson plan, step-by-step guideline for students, graphic organizer, student checklist, and even a sample you can teach from! The first minilesson teaches 3rd graders what opinions are and gives examples of opinion words and statements. The writing sample has a great two-paragraph letter complete with supportive reasons and a good conclusion sentenc
Preview of Multiple Intelligence (MI) SMARTboard (Primary/Elementary) by Jennifer A. Gates

Multiple Intelligence (MI) SMARTboard (Primary/Elementary) by Jennifer A. Gates

Teaching gifted, talent development or preparing students for Common Core by teaching them to identify their strengths? This is the perfect way to introduce Multiple Intelligence: 8 characteristics that students can use to best identify ways in which they can make positive growth. They are: nature smart, logic smart, self smart, people smart, word smart, picture smart, body smart, and music smart. Introduce and explore Multiple Intelligence in depth with students the elementary or primary and
Preview of Common Core: Phrases & Figures of Speech Derived from Greek Myths PART I

Common Core: Phrases & Figures of Speech Derived from Greek Myths PART I

The attached worksheets can augment your instruction of sophisticated figures of speech. Herculean effort, Trojan horse, and Achilles' heel are the phrases incorporated in these sheets, which tie directly into the Common Core's requirement for students to become knowledgeable on phrases and figurative language that was derived from Greek mythology. The sheets provide context reading for the students to make their own inferences regarding of the Greek phrase meaning, antonym identification, rea
Preview of Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey (Rhyming STEM Nonfiction Story, NGSS, Tools, Safety)

Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey (Rhyming STEM Nonfiction Story, NGSS, Tools, Safety)

A STEM book that will teach kids life lessons when it comes to building or fixing things. Tips that everyone of all ages should know explained in a fun way through rhyme and colorful characters that will keep kids entertained while learning important lessons like "righty tighty, lefty loosey" when it comes to most screws and bolts, "safety first," and "measure twice, cut once." This subject matter will appeal to both academic students, and the students that find school to be challenging who coul
Preview of Common Core Gifted/Enrichment Activities for Math & Language Arts

Common Core Gifted/Enrichment Activities for Math & Language Arts

Created by
Catfisch Country
This 62-page document consists of at least one activity, website, interactive, or project which corresponds to EVERY Common Core Standard for grades 1-5 in both Math and English/Language Arts. This is a must-have for every teacher, in that it provides instant differentiation and ideas for enrichment, using higher-level thinking skills/activities that will challenge learners, keeping them engaged and motivated throughout the academic year!
Preview of Blooming Thinkers (Revised Bloom's Taxonomy explained for young learners)

Blooming Thinkers (Revised Bloom's Taxonomy explained for young learners)

Created by
Heidi Weber
The revised Bloom's Taxonomy compared to household chores for young learners. This resource can help teachers explain the increase in thinking complexity with household chores for analogy (great to act out for kinesthetic learners). Great for connecting higher level thinking to the common core and using with other fantastic Revised Bloom's products. Set includes overview, each level, and 2 resource links pages.
Preview of Pollution | Earth Day Song and Packet

Pollution | Earth Day Song and Packet

I wrote ā€œPollutionā€ to teach children about this concerning problem, to motivate them to make a difference, and also to improve as readers. Click on the "Preview" button to hear a song sample. Warning: It's a little scary--because pollution is scary! Your download includes: 1. The song "Pollution" (techno; mp3 format) 2. A karaoke version of the song (mp3 format) 3. A full-color lyric page 4. A black-and-white lyric page for student use 5. A comprehension page 6. Three choices of station
Preview of National Geographic Center Packet! Grades 3,4,5 GATE grades 2,3,4 ALSO

National Geographic Center Packet! Grades 3,4,5 GATE grades 2,3,4 ALSO

Created by
Miss Creativity
This packet is complete with: * Binder Directions * Binder Cover * 9 different activities that link to ELA skills all needed to assist with Common Core test readiness * 5 Wā€™s worksheet * Main Idea/Details worksheet * Making and Confirming Predictions worksheet * Compare and contrast worksheet * Context Clue worksheet * Sequencing with poetry worksheet * Non-Fiction to Fiction worksheet * Persuasive letter to National Geographic * Create your own article ** ALL TO BE USED WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAP
Preview of Social Media and Digital Citizenship Depth & Complexity Frames & Task Cards

Social Media and Digital Citizenship Depth & Complexity Frames & Task Cards

Created by
Kimberly Smith
Teach your students how to be 21st century learners and digital citizens when operating technology using the prompts of Depth and Complexity and Content Imperatives! This pack offers thought provoking Depth & Complexity frames and task cards! Students will have the chance to write, collaborate with others, and share opinions as they learn about internet safety, social media, and the internet. Never used Depth and Complexity icons or frames in your classroom? No problem! None of your stu
Preview of Multiple Intelligences: RESEARCH IT! CHOICE CARDSĀ® - ANIMALS - SET 1

Multiple Intelligences: RESEARCH IT! CHOICE CARDSĀ® - ANIMALS - SET 1

Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts! This pack contains 27 animal research Choice Cards. See the full packet contents listed below and click on Preview under the thumbnails above to see a sample of the packet contents.Choice CardsĀ® are task cards, but we think the word CHOICE is more motivational. Students have lots of CHOICES with BYTES Power Smarts IT! Packs. Students can choose an IT! Pack and, within that pack, they can choose which of the Choice Card activities they would en
Preview of Successful Scholarly Traits and Attributes

Successful Scholarly Traits and Attributes

This is a set of 10 posters great for a bulletin board to display all the attributes and traits of a successful scholar. This is a zip file of PNGs.
Preview of Multiple Intelligences:  EXPLORE IT! CHOICE CARDSĀ®-RESEARCH-ANIMAL KINGDOM-SET 1

Multiple Intelligences: EXPLORE IT! CHOICE CARDSĀ®-RESEARCH-ANIMAL KINGDOM-SET 1

Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts! This pack contains 26 Research Choice Cards about animals. See the full packet contents listed below and click on Preview under the thumbnails above to see a sample of the packet contents.Choice CardsĀ® are task cards, but we think the word CHOICE is more motivational. Students have lots of CHOICES with BYTES Power Smarts IT! Packs. Students can choose an IT! Pack and, within that pack, they can choose which of the 25 activities they would enjo
Preview of Student Created Board Game for Social Studies Common Core Alternative Assessment

Student Created Board Game for Social Studies Common Core Alternative Assessment

Created by
Get Your CRAY ON
Are you searching for a fun an innovative way to assess your students? Sick of multiple choice tests? Looking for an alternative assessment for your gifted and talented students? This is the assignment for your classroom! Students are assigned the task to create trivia cards and game pawns based on a history lesson, chapter book, or other area of the curriculum. This product includes the student directions, all printables, and teacher rubric. This is a great way to review content or to e
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