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Women's History Month ELA test prep literature circles for Gifted and Talented
Book Clubs Discussion Cards Literature Circles 2nd 3rd 4th Grade Activities F/NF
Enjoy Book Clubs MADE EASY with Book Club discussion cards for any text, fiction or nonfiction, and Book Club activities that kids love! Like Literature Circles, your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade students (5th grade, too!) engage in powerful reading conversations around articles, passages, picture books, chapter books, and more!❤️❤️❤️ What are Book Clubs?Like Literature Circles, Book Clubs are simply small groups of students meeting to discuss a shared text. Perfect for building reading comprehension
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2nd - 5th
Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION (18)
Are you looking for BLACK HISTORY MONTH close reading passages? These eighteen non-fiction text dependent passages are perfect for Black History Month in February! If you're looking for a way to incorporate social studies with reading, and a variety of people, this study is perfect. The passage and the questions are all on one page for easy reference.The passages are rigorous to help meet the Common Core standards. Each passage includes mostly text dependent questions that assess comprehension.
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3rd - 8th
Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature
Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle
Book Report Foldable Project: Pop-Up Picture Book with Editable Rubrics
Are you tired of the same extension projects for independent novel studies or literature circles? Then look no further! This 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Report comes with everything your students will need to create this foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need plain white paper, scissors, glue and coloring tools to create this engaging project. That’s all! Included in this resource:Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your s
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3rd - 7th
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Reading Fluency Passages and Fluency Practice - Oral Reading - Zoo Animals
Are you looking for highly engaging reading fluency passages and centers that will keep your students entertained? These animal reading fluency practice sets come with fiction and nonfiction passages and follow up comprehension questions. This is the first set of "Zoofluency" reading passages.Reading Fluency Passages in this set:Binder or folder cover (boy option and girl option)Fiction tracking graphNonfiction tracking graph14 fiction passages + comprehension questions14 nonfiction passages + c
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2nd - 3rd
Poems for Kids: Over 600 poems for teaching poetry terms & poetic devices
If you're teaching a poetry unit in grades 3-6, you need poems...lots and lots of exemplar poems! Need poems for teaching similes? Metaphors? Personification? How about haiku or narrative poems? From rhyming poetry to free verse, this anthology collection has them all (with picture support) to make it completely painless to teach the elements of poetry to students of all abilities in grades 3-6. So if you're a teacher who likes to teach poetry lessons by example, there are more than 600 poems t
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3rd - 6th
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Second Grade Reading Exit Tickets - Standards-Based Reading Assessments
Would you like a way to give your second grade students reading exit tickets that are standards-based reading assessments? These daily quick check tickets cover 2nd grade RI and RL standards, which are literature (fiction) and informational (nonfiction) reading Common Core standards. Each exit ticket is one-third of a page, so you'll print the pages, cut them apart, and pass them out each day after your reading lesson to quickly assess your students' grasp of standards-based instruction.Each day
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2nd
Text Dependent Question Stems
My text-dependent question stems are the perfect way to get your students back into the text to find answers to higher-level questions. There are 84 different stems that fit key ideas and details, craft and structure, and integration of knowledge and ideas. There are also examples given for each question and ideas on how to use them in your guided reading groups and reading lessons. Help Your Students Find Evidence From the TextWhen reading, students are expected to use evidence from different t
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Guided Reading Mega Bundle Lower Elementary
Enrichment Book Club Pages (literature circle) Depth and Complexity Icons
A set of student response pages based on Dr. Sandra Kaplan's 11 icons of Depth and Complexity. Perfect for Gifted or Talented students, or students in need of enrichment activities. The pages are open ended enough to work with any book or story (even movies or plays!) but detailed enough to give students a clear expectation. I used it in my grade 2/3 gifted class as well as for gifted students in my regular grade 6 class, successfully! 11 pages included (1 for each icon!) Fun "Hashtag" Style tit
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5th - 6th
Socratic Seminars and Philosophical Chairs
Teaching kids to be more philosophic helps them acquire new ways of expressing themselves and innovative ways of thinking. It pushes students to be more logical, think critically, connect ideas, and to be more accepting of opposing views.Through the use of Socractic Seminars and Philosophical Chairs, you can bring philosophy into your classroom and give your students the opportunity to formulate questions, reason with peers, develop arguments, and contribute to constructive conversations.I trie
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1st - 5th
Third Grade Reading Exit Tickets - Standards-Based Reading Assessments
Would you like a way to give your 3rd grade students reading exit tickets that are standards-based reading assessments? These daily quick check tickets cover 3rd grade RI and RL standards, which are literature (fiction) and informational (nonfiction) reading Common Core standards. Each exit ticket is one-third of a page, so you'll print the pages, cut them apart, and pass them out each day after your reading lesson to quickly assess your students' grasp of standards-based instruction.Each day, t
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3rd
Making Inferences Reading Passages & Questions RACE Strategy Writing Prompts
Making Inferences Reading Passages and Questions for the RACE Writing Strategy BUNDLE will help your students practice the skill of reading a short passage and making inferences. Using clear reasons and evidence from the text, students will write a short response answer using the RACE Strategy writing checklist.This resource is located on Google slides and is perfect for distance learning. A printable PDF is also included.Do you have a wide range of readers? This money-saving bundle combines tw
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3rd - 8th
Rhyming and Syllables Assessment (Kindergarten)
This product is the perfect way to assess your students on their ability to recognize rhyming words, produce rhyming words, and identify syllables according to the kindergarten ELA Common Core State Standards (K.RF.2 a&b). This testing sheet will allow you to read from a prompt and record student answers in this easy-to-use assessment. An answer key is also included!Freebies & Discounts: Be sure to follow my store by clicking HERE to stay up to date on all my new products, including prod
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Kindergarten Assessment Bundle
Advanced Novel Study for the Westing Game with Depth and Complexity
This novel study was written for gifted fifth graders, and would be most appropriate for children ages 10 and older. The main focus of this unit was to guide students to analyze text on a deeper level, gaining rich understandings of theme and descriptive language. Students will need to think, infer, and cite text evidence to support their answers. They will also need to be organized in their reading approach to keep track of details and clues and solve the mystery.Students will meet objectives f
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4th - 7th
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Advanced Novel Study: The Mysterious Benedict Society with Depth and Complexity
This novel study guide is designed to use with high level 4th and/or 5th grade students, and was specifically designed with gifted students in mind. It could also be used with middle school grades. The level of depth in questioning and discussions will be at teacher discretion based on student readiness.In designing this unit, a main focus was guiding students to think deeply about underlying themes, ethical issues, and connections to the real world. Specifically, I want my students to use this
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4th - 6th
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The Wednesday Wars Comprehension Questions for Using Text Evidence Common Core
The Wednesday Wars Comprehension Questions for Using Text Evidence is aligned to Common Core standards for grades 6-8 as it requires students to use and cite text evidence in their answer.
This document contains 38 critical thinking comprehension questions broken down by chapter. These questions require students to answer in short paragraphs and use text evidence in their answer. Also included is a complete answer key so all of your work is done! The answer key can also be provided to students
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5th - 9th
Socratic Seminars for Elementary Students
Contains: an explanation of Socratic Seminars, PLUS a pdf of the norms to post on your wall (or digitally), as well as questions to discuss that apply to multiple topics, a reflection activity and "compliment cards." Socratic Seminars are conversations between students where there are questions to be discussed after reading a fiction or nonfiction text, and students are “safe” to share thoughts and ideas without the fear of getting the “wrong answer.” It will help students to increase oral
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1st - 6th
Mood and Tone Task Cards
Teaching mood and tone? Amp up the fun and proficiency level in your classroom with these (32) Mood and Tone Task Cards. Product addresses mood (the reader's emotional response) and tone (the author's attitude) with excerpts from classic and popular literature. Answer key included. This Common Core-aligned product is perfect for standardized test prep and super sub friendly. Task Cards are an effective instructional tool and alternative to boring worksheets! Bonus: Go green! Laminated task ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: ELA Jumbo Task Card Bundle - Volume 2
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Comprehension Questions
Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition by Margot Lee ShetterlyThis resource is for the wonderful book, Hidden Figures, that tells the stories of African American women who worked as mathematicians for NASA. There are comprehension questions for each chapter. The questions can be used for whole group or small reading groups.You may also like:A Good Kind of Trouble Novel StudyStamped Comprehension QuestionsClean Getaway Novel StudyHispanic Heritage Reading Passages
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5th - 8th
Advanced Novel Study: Charlotte's Web with Depth and Complexity
This novel study was designed for use with gifted second through fourth graders, but could be modified and/or scaffolded to meet the needs to students in grades 2-5. The main focus of this unit was to guide students to analyze text on a deeper level, gaining rich understandings of theme and descriptive language. Students will need to think, infer, and cite text evidence to support their answers.Students will meet objectives for deep thinking using a combination of discussion, independent and/or
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2nd - 4th
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3rd Grade Florida BEST Standards ELA Question Stems Aligned to F.A.S.T.
Need question stems that are aligned to the NEW 3rd Grade Florida B.E.S.T. Standards? This resource includes BEST question stems that reflect the way the standard is presented on F.A.S.T. Each card lists the standard code and 5 - 6 question stems at the DOK levels presented on F.A.S.T. Standards Included:Literary Elements:ELA.3.R.1.1: Explain how one or more characters develop throughout the plot in a literary text.Theme:ELA.3.R.1.2: Explain a theme and how it develops, using details, in a liter
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3rd
Introduction to Independent Reading - Why Choice Reading Matters Presentation
Before you begin a choice reading program - book club, literature circles, or any other independent reading arrangement - engage your students with a discussion about literacy and why reading matters. Students need to see the implications that relate to their own lives in regards to any course content - literacy included!This lesson consists of a 26 slide editable PPT presentation, which allows you flexibility to adapt it for different age groups, cultures, and demographics. Within the lesson, t
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9th - 12th
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The Smart Cookie Read Aloud Book Companion | Multiple Intelligences | Activities
The Smart Cookie by Jory John is a great book to teach students that everyone is smart in different ways and the importance of perseverance. It is also the perfect segue into a study of multiple intelligences. This The Smart Cookie Book Companion requires students to delve into analyzing and interpreting literature. This book companion is jam-packed with resources that provide opportunities for your students in grades 2-4 to think critically and creatively, analyze the author's craft, and make c
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2nd - 4th
Novel Study/ Book Report "Exploding Box" Project (For Any Book)
Creative Book Reports are always a hit with teachers, students, and parents. That's why I created this interactive foldable book report to use in your classroom or with your homeschool children. This Exploding Box Project can be used as an extension menu activity for a novel study, picture book, or literature circle. Your students will be so excited to present what they learned from the book with this hands-on activity. All you will need to create this easy project is scrapbook paper, scissors,
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2nd - 6th
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