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Common Core RI.5.3 resources for Gifted and Talented
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5th Grade Reading Projects, Enrichment For the Entire Year! PDF and Digital!
5th Grade Reading Enrichment Research Projects for the Entire Year! Thirty-two weekly non-fiction reading enrichment projects in which students research topics and then answer the follow-up questions. The questions, not only check for comprehension of the topic researched, but review common reading text structures such as author's purpose, tone, mood, theme, compare/contrast, plot, cause and effect and more. Aligned to most 5th grade reading curriculum including STAAR/CCSS. Great for early fini
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5th
Crime Scene Investigation | Reading Mystery | Forensics | Inference
Are you looking for an engaging activity that will help your students better understand deductive logic and reasoning? Crime Scene Investigation is a great theme that teaches all the skills of critical thinking in a fun and interesting way!Investigate the Basics of CSI with this exciting differentiated resource!Ready-to-Go Printables! Easy Prep Go completely DIGITAL with this version! Click the link below to PREVIEWCrime Scene Basics for GOOGLE DriveThis workshop takes about 2 to 2 1/2 hours to
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4th - 6th
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Crime Scene Investigation | CSI | Mystery Science BUNDLE | Drawing Conclusions
Need fun and engaging activities for practicing INFERENCE? Looking to differentiate with some deductive reasoning and critical thinking skills? This Crime Scene Investigation Bundle includes 10 exciting mystery workshops for over 17 hours of engaging reading, logic, and hands-on investigations. By buying this bundle, you are saving 30% off the total price of the individual resources!The labs use simple materials and are easy to prep. For the CSI activities, students read and analyze suspects thr
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4th - 6th
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PATRIOT DAY - SEPTEMBER 11 - "SIRIUS, THE HERO DOG OF 9/11" - NON-FICTION
From educator/author Hank Fellows: This 32 page children's book, with 25 child-friendly photos, is an ideal introduction to the facts and themes surrounding the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. This is the true story of "Sirius," the police patrol dog who died in the Twin Towers on 9-11-01. The story is told by "Sirius" in his own words, and also recounts his friendship with his police officer partner, David, who survived the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks. This book is currently
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3rd - 9th, Adult Education
Football Crime Scene Investigation Activity | Mystery Reading Comprehension
Looking to add a little differentiation to your classroom? Your students will love using inference and deductive logic as they follow the crime scene protocol to solve The Case of the Jinxed Jersey!Looking for a DIGITAL Version of this CSI Activity? Click HERE >> Jinxed Jersey: Digital and Printable The Jinxed Jersey Mystery is an engaging hands-on activity that’s super easy to set up. Students use critical thinking skills to analyze suspects through witness statements, a
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4th - 6th
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Inventions Unit and Inventors Project Based Learning - Process of Inventing
In this invention unit, I have included comprehensive invention activities which take students through the creative process of inventing. Each activity should be self-explanatory. Students use 21st century skills throughout the unit such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Students also learn about famous inventors and their inventions. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT UNIT FOR DIFFERENTIATION.IN THIS UNIT: 6 Warm - up activities which teach creativity, critical thinking, and problem solv
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3rd - 5th
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UPDATED Women's History Month Biography Research Project- Exploding Box Project
Updated to now include Dr. Jill Biden and Vice President Kamala HarrisMarch is the time of year to celebrate all of the accomplishments women have made around the world. This Women's History Month project is sure to your engage students and assist them with the research process. Included in this resource:Step by step instructions explaining how to prepare and cut the pop-up box. A video tutorial is linked for assembling and creating your pop-up box.53 different Notable Women to choose from in co
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3rd - 6th
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Genius Hour Interactive Notebook Printable and Digital
Are you looking for a way to have your students participate in genius hour? This student interactive journal is the answer! It comes in two formats: printable and digital Google Slides. Students will use the Engineering Design Process to research a topic they are interested in. This can be used to guide whole class lessons or early finishers can work through the journal independently. Genius hour is a perfect way to offer engaging extensions in your classroom.What’s Included?Digital Student
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2nd - 5th
Beginning of Year Fun Activity Packet | GRADES 3-5 | Math ELA Teasers Puzzles
If you are anything like me, the back to school season is definitely the most stressful time of the year. It always feels like I am looking for a moment to get myself and my thoughts together, but I have 30 students who are in a new place with new people staring at me, looking for direction, instruction, and entertainment. If you are looking for activity worksheets that combine fun independent and partner activities, brain teasers, and engaging games and puzzles- look no further. I created this
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3rd - 5th
Biography Activities - Task Cards & Choice Boards for Any Book
Dozens of biography activities come in two formats: task cards or choice boards. Each focuses on one informational text standard, as well as a higher order thinking skill (applying, analyzing, evaluating, or creating).Open the preview to take a closer look.They can be used with any biography: picture or chapter book, read-aloud or independently. You may pick and choose, ask students to specific tasks, or allow them to choose their own activities using the tic-tac-toe menus.All materials come in
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Unit - Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade Students
Interactive Foldable Research Project Bundle: Book Report, 50 States & Planets
This foldable bundle has been put together for those teachers looking for a new and engaging approach to research projects.These 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Reports come with everything your students will need to create the foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need: plain white paper scissorsglue coloring That’s all! Each resource contains:Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your students to understand on their own. Detail
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3rd - 7th
Rube Goldberg Machines - 11 day Cross-Curricular Unit
Rube Goldberg was an engineer-turned-cartoonist who is best known for his comics with ridiculous inventions. This action-packed, engaging, and rigorous unit includes 11 days worth of lessons where students learn about Rube Goldberg, create a comic, design and build a machine, and then create a video summary of their learning. These lessons are great for gifted/talented students!This download includes: 11 detailed lessonsDifferentiated student worksheetsDesign Brief TemplateAn video alternative f
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2nd - 5th
Hispanic Heritage Month: Interactive Research Projects with Rubrics
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this Exploding Box Research Project. Students will research and learn about 24 different Hispanic Contributors with this exciting and engaging project. You will have a choice to print in color and black and white. Two sets of research cards are included in the set, one with guiding questions for older students and a blank set that can be used with younger students who can draw pictures or write simple sentences. When you download this resource I will
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3rd - 5th
Astronaut Space Research Project Gifted Students Enrichment PBL
Are you looking for a student-driven project for your gifted (AIG) students? In this resource, students will research 6 prominent astronauts. They will then create a project demonstrating what they learned. This resource includes ideas for online resources students can use but you can easily use your own resources for students to use.This resource is perfect for your AIG and/or gifted students as it includes broad ideas, openness, and student choice. What is included?Teacher & Student Instru
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4th - 6th
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7 Steps to Research Posters
A big focus in Common Core standards is "Comprehension and Collaboration". This means RESEARCH is becoming an integral part of classroom instruction. Whether it's independent, small group, or whole class, this model will help guide you and your students through the tricky research process!
These posters are aligned with the research process outlined in the IIM - Independent Investigation Method, but can used independently with any content area instruction.
The Independent Investigation Method
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3rd - 6th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Foldable Research Project with Rubric
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this Exploding Box Research Project. Students will research and learn about 24 different Hispanic Contributors with this exciting and engaging project. You will have a choice to print in color and black and white. Two sets of research cards are included in the set, one with guiding questions for older students and a blank set that can be used with younger students who can draw pictures or write simple sentences. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love ma
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month: Interactive Research Projects with Rubrics
National Parks Unit
Using technology students will research a National Park they have never visited and create a day to day itinerary through Google Maps and Google Slides. Assignments are suggested to go through Google Classroom; however, that is not required. This unit takes you through about 20-25 days worth of lessons and a suggested timeline for students to work on their project. Discussion questions are aligned with Depth and Complexity icons and content along with critical thinking lessons. Additional le
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4th - 6th
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Bonding with Friends: H2O (STEM Rhyming Story + Activity Book w/ Answers, NGSS)
A rhyming STEM story and activity book about the water molecule. This has the science story explaining chemistry, is a coloring book with activity pages including an answer key all in one! A perfect STEM or STEAM activity for kids! This covers science, reading comprehension, art, and poetry all in one lesson that will keep students entertained while learning whether they are physically at school or doing distance learning. Meets NGSS and CCSS standards. Kids will enjoy "Bonding with Friends: H2O
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PreK - 3rd
NGSS:
K-LS1-1
Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
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5th - 12th
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ELA Thematic Unit, Informational Writing Prompt, Enrichment, Spelling, Test Prep
I wanted longer reading passages, to build reading stamina in preparation for testing. I created this resource for my students and added a review of the priority standards and supplemental practice in main idea, summarizing, inferencing, context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure. It can be used as sub plans and for enrichment in lower grades. I try to touch on every domain:Informational Text: RL5.1, RL.4.1 RL5.2 RL.4.2, RL5.3, RL.4.3 Foundations: RF5.4aSpea
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4th - 6th
ELA Informational Writing prompt, Chronology, Enrichment, Test Prep, Spelling
I wanted longer reading passages, to build reading stamina in preparation for testing. So I created this resource for my students and added review of the priority standards and supplemental practice in chronology, main idea, summarizing, inferencing, context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure. This packet is suitable for enrichment or for independent work stations. ***YOU CAN EARN MONEY for future TpT purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchas
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4th - 6th
1st Week Literacy Enrichment - Hands-on and Challenging Fun
We reach all students, no matter their ability!
In this lesson, we work with primary source photos to develop strong reading skills—citing key details, making inferences, determining message or theme, and establishing historical context. Your students will be engaged and invited to be creative as they make origami book marks and write empowering messages about reading.
Hands-on and highly participatory enrichment!
This school year we’re working on filling up the portable with whole-class
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Creativity Bundle for GATE Gifted and Talented and ALL
World Holidays BINGO: Kwanzaa, Christmas, Hanukkah, Dewali, and more..
I teach GT and use this activity and an accompanying lesson on countries, customs and holidays around the world before the holiday break in order to introduce cultural diversity, geography, country flags and cultures to my students.Holidays included in this activity are:ChristmasKwanzaaHanukkahChinese New YearDewaliAmerican New YearDia de los Muertas
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3rd - 7th
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ELA Writing Prompt, informational, enrichment, test prep, sub plans, gifted
I wanted longer reading passages, to build reading stamina in preparation for testing. I created this resource for my students and added a review of the priority standards and supplemental practice in main idea, summarizing, inferencing, context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure. It is great as sub plans and for enrichment too. I try to touch on every domain:Informational Text: RI5.1, RI.4.1 RI5.2 RI.4.2, RI5.3, RI.4.3 Foundations: RF5.4aSpeaking and listen
Grades:
4th - 6th
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