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Common Core RI.5.5 resources for Gifted and Talented
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
Grades:
5th
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
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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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
Grades:
4th - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Unit - Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade Students
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
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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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
Grades:
4th - 6th
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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
Grades:
5th - 12th
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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
Grades:
4th - 6th
5th Grade ELA Bilingual Leveled Proficiency Scale Posters - Differentiation
Fill your bilingual word wall with learning objectives! Whether you teach ELL, ESL, Spanish Immersion, or just want to communicate better with your Spanish-Speaking students; these bilingual posters will give you the exact language you need to keep your students engaged in content while they master English. These poster pages present Learning Goals and Scales aligned to a growth mindset and the Common Core Math standards, as well as Florida and most states. Inspired by Marzano's research in “The
Grades:
4th - 5th
Wonders of the World. Distance Learning. Google Classroom.
Let's travel around the globe and discover the wonders of the world! This resource contains 21 pages full of basic, clear information with attractive illustrations. There are three writing activities plus three more activities at the end of the printable (answer keys are provided). TABLE OF CONTENTSPart 1: The World's Ancient WondersPart 2: The New 7 Wonders of the WorldPetra (Jordan)The Taj Mahal (India)The Great Wall of ChinaThe Colosseum (Rome)Machu Pichu (Peru)Chichén Itzá (México)Christ the
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Latin America Bloom's Taxonomy Projects/Task cards
**The Bloom's Taxonomy PowerPoint in my store is an EXCELLENT kickoff to using these projects!
This unit has 40 pages.
There are thirty Latin America project/ task cards based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.
There is also a list of the thirty projects separated by each level of Bloom’s.
At the end, you will find a contract, planning, sheet, and rubric for students to use while working on their project of choice.
The Common Core State Standards covered are listed on the parent/teacher/student co
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Differentiated State Report
As part of a complete Social Studies curriculum for 5th grade in California and elsewhere, students are required to research one of the 50 United States. Here you will find a complete assignment for a State Report. It is filled with activities and products that allow students to use technology, creativity, and their own abilities to be successful. This report can be easily differentiated for your student. One of the clearest ways to differentiate the report is to set goals with the students: Thi
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: Differentiated State Report and State Maps Bundle
GATE academic tournament - Causes of the American Revolution
If you use academic tournaments with your Gifted students, use this resource to challenge their thinking on the American Revolution.
Grades:
5th - 6th
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NFL Gameday Journalism - Lesson Plan Bundle
Throughout my eighteen-year teaching career, I’ve designed and implemented a program that motivates students to use nonfiction literacy strategies independently in an authentic way. Gameday Journalism is a fun transdisciplinary project that captivates your classroom audience while teaching Common Core standards in a unique way that will leave a lasting impression. Students will retain these skills and transfer them successfully to high achievement test scores!The program uses sports writing from
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Question Cubes for Reading Informational Text based on Bloom's.
Differentiation Cubes for Informational Text:
These cubes are designed to make differentiation look the same, but serve the purpose of asking different questions based on the Bloom’s Taxonomy (thinking levels). The cubes that include Knowledge and Understanding also prompt students to think at the higher level as this is what is required through the Common Core. They would be excellent as a guide for small group or with help from reading volunteers or teachers. These would also work well at c
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Counting by 7s & Rain Reign: A Comparison
Two great novels, two talented authors, two best-selling books, two strong characters with diagnoses... Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan and Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin have A LOT in common! Created as an independent study, this guide can be used for single students or for an entire class!In this comparison study, students will compare and contrast the plots of the novels, the two main characters, the two diagnoses of the main characters, and perspectives on current research involving gif
Grades:
5th - 8th
Discussion questions book marks nonfiction
Do you have students get together to talk about a book, only to have them stare at each other or talk about anything but the book? These book marks will provide students with support to help them ask other people questions. We usually ask students to talk about fiction but they need to be discussing nonfiction to encourage each other to read nonfiction and deepening their knowledge of different topics. Enjoy!
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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