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2nd grade Common Core CCRA.R.6 resources for Gifted and Talented
Thinking Outside the Box- Using Creative and Critical Thinking Skills
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~SocratesUtilizing this unit, your students will learn higher-order thinking skills including both creative thinking and critical thinking skills. Students will go beyond basic observation of facts and memorization. Through explicit instruction students to become more evaluative, creative and innovative in their thinking. This unit includes multiple teaching methodologies with variations on each for extended application. Through this
Grades:
1st - 5th
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Delightful Deep Dive into The Search for Delicious (GATE Novel Study)
⭐️THIS UNIT INCLUDES A LINK TO COPY 166 TEACHING SLIDES. Read more HERE. This is a different kind of novel study unit, created with gifted/ advanced 3rd graders in mind and incorporating deeper reading strategies, depth and complexity, and cross-curricular connections. Before the book is even revealed, students are enticed by (1) an introductory poem to ponder (with a surprise hidden word); (2) a simple cryptogram puzzle to uncover specific elements of fantasy stories; and (3) a hidden-message p
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Advanced Novel Study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
This is an advanced novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Section Round Ups focusing on developing Affective Skills— Analysis Rubric— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on universal theme (CHANGE)— Additional research/writing prompts— Rigorous Analysis Guides for: Vocabulary, Character, Plot Structure, and Theme This novel study guide i
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Wolves Animal Research Unit
Are you ready to uncover the information about wolves vs the stereotypes in fables? This nonfiction unit explains life in a wolf pack. This 40-page unit includes:STUDENT BOOK 10-page colored printableWRITING IDEASCRAFTIVITY TEMPLATESINFORMATIONAL POSTERS & WOLF GRAPHICS (bulletin boards)ELA Thematic SKILL PAGES:Here's What Teachers Are Saying:♥ "Great support for the Fairy Tale Units with the Big Bad Wolf. They learned a lot."♥ "Thanks so much! I will be using this when I finish my fairy t
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Advanced Novel Study for Amina's Voice
This is an advanced novel study for Amina's Voice by Hena Khan.Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Analysis Rubric— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on universal theme (CHANGE)— Additional research/writing prompts— Rigorous Analysis Guides for: Vocabulary, Character, Plot Structure, and Theme This novel study guide is designed to use with high-level 3rd and 4th grade students, and was specifically designe
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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HM D&C Icons - Keeping Quilt,Anthony Reynoso,Talking Cloth,Dancing Rainbows
A third grade teacher’s (and/or GATE teacher’s) MUST HAVE! Use these Depth and Complexity Icon Frames as an extension to your Third Grade Level 3 Houghton Mifflin Reading Curriculum. After reading the stories individually or in your HM anthology, use these frames as a response to literature, literacy center activity, independent/partner activity, find textual evidence … etc.
This specific Depth and Complexity Frames Pack includes:
- 4 Depth and Complexity Frames for the following HM storie
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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D&C Icons Note Taking Cards - Common Core, GATE, Depth of Knowledge
Depth and Complexity Prompts Note Taking Cards for teaching Common Core State Standards and/or GATE!
Use D&C Prompts to guide students to think critically about everything they are learning about in the classroom. Use them in Literature Units, Guided Reading, Literature Circles, Mathematics Groups, Social Studies, and Science! Aligned with Common Core State Standards!
Students fill in the note-taking card with a specific example to fit the Icon represented and there is a space for reco
Grades:
K - 6th
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Advanced Novel Study for Matilda
This is an advanced novel study for Matilda by Roald Dahl.Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Supplemental related texts to build background knowledge and enhance understanding— Analysis Rubric— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on universal theme (CONFLICT)— Additional research/writing prompts— Rigorous Analysis Guides for: Vocabulary, Character, Plot Structure, and Theme — Socratic Seminar Implementation
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
HM D&C Icons {Dogzilla, Mysterious Giant, Raising Dragons, Garden Abdul}
A third grade teacher’s (and/or GATE teacher’s) MUST HAVE! Use these Depth and Complexity Icon Frames as an extension to your Third Grade Level 3 Houghton Mifflin Reading Curriculum. After reading the stories individually or in your HM anthology, use these frames as a response to literature, literacy center activity, independent/partner activity, find textual evidence … etc.
This specific Depth and Complexity Frames Pack includes:
- 4 Depth and Complexity Frames for the following HM storie
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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HM D&C Icons - {Pepita Talks Twice, Poppa's New Pants, Ramona Quimby}
A third grade teacher’s (and/or GATE teacher’s) MUST HAVE! Use these Depth and Complexity Icon Frames as an extension to your Third Grade Level 3 Houghton Mifflin Reading Curriculum. After reading the stories individually or in your HM anthology, use these frames as a response to literature, literacy center activity, independent/partner activity, find textual evidence … etc.
This specific D&C Pack includes:
- 3 Depth and Complexity Frames for the following HM stories in Theme 6:
1) Pep
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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HM D&C Icons -{Nights of the Pufflings, Seal Surfer, Two Days in May}
A third grade teacher’s (and/or GATE teacher’s) MUST HAVE! Use these Depth and Complexity Icon Frames as an extension to your Third Grade Level 3 Houghton Mifflin Reading Curriculum. After reading the stories individually or in your HM anthology, use these frames as a response to literature, literacy center activity, independent/partner activity, find textual evidence … etc.
This specific D&C Pack includes:
- 3 Depth and Complexity Frames for the following HM stories in Theme 4:
1) Nig
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Advanced Novel Study for Stuart Little
This is an advanced novel study for Stuart Little by E.B. WhiteIncluded in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Section Round Ups focusing on developing Affective Skills— Analysis Rubric— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on universal theme (friendship)— Additional research/writing prompts— Rigorous Analysis Guides for: Vocabulary, Character, Plot Structure, and Theme This novel study guide is designed to use with high
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Gifted Fast Finishers: ELA Figurative Language, book:Menu,Club,Podcast Ad,&more!
Looking for some activities for those fast finishers? Don't give them MORE of the same work, let's Differentiate and give them some challenging Gifted work. Developed by a 15 year Gifted Educator, this is exactly what every teacher needs.Let's Begin the ELA Themed Gifted Enrichment! This fast finisher product will bring some modern digital- style fun in your classroom and help challenge your students. Great for Whole group enrichment or just for your fast finishers. Great for any time of the yea
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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HM D&C Icons {Across Wide Dark Sea, Yunmi & Halmoni, Trapped by Ice}
A third grade teacher’s (and/or GATE teacher’s) MUST HAVE! Use these Depth and Complexity Icon Frames as an extension to your Third Grade Level 3 Houghton Mifflin Reading Curriculum. After reading the stories individually or in your HM anthology, use these frames as a response to literature, literacy center activity, independent/partner activity, find textual evidence … etc.
This specific D&C Pack includes:
- 3 Depth and Complexity Frames for the following HM stories in Theme 5:
1) Acr
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Sarah Plain & Tall Novel Unit Bundle
Novel unit study of the book "Sarah Plain & Tall" by Sarah MacLachlan. Includes 25 google slides with a 50 page accompanying student workbook. Also includes 6 pages of SMART activities, and 2 early finisher activities! Higher level thinking skills and activities! Everything you will need to print and go! Pdf or digital format available. Great for whole group novel studies, small groups, or independent studies.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Little Red Hen Bloom's/DOK Activities
This product contains a Cognitive Rigor Matrix for use with The Little Red Hen and/or a Folk/Fairy Tales/Fables unit. It provides differentiated activities for use with the Cognitive Rigor Matrix, aligning Bloom's Revised Taxonomy with Webb's Depth of Knowledge....perfect for use with all levels of learners, including gifted and talented students. This product includes the Cognitive Rigor Matrix, along with with links organized by Depth Of Knowledge and Bloom's Taxonomy levels with Google Slid
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Point of View Mystery
Solve the mystery of where the class pet escaped to by matching the Point of View Riddles to the correct Character's Point of View. Use this resource as a task card group activity or an individual matching game.
Grades:
K - 5th
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English Language Arts Curriculum Guide, Parts I and II - Very Able, Ms. Mable
Got a very young reader who has already cut their proverbial reading teeth on books their older siblings have read? My new novel, Very Able Ms. Mable, offers advanced primary grade readers an engaging and complex read. To aid you as you guide your young bibliophile in the successful reading of this challenging book, I've created this English/Language Arts teacher’s guide that provides student activities in four areas of development: Vocabulary,Reading, Affective Exploration, andWritten Expressi
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Activities Gifted and Talented
FREE Activities Gifted and Talented, "Bicycles".FREE activities gifted and talented (pdf). Includes full color and printer-friendly versions. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level: Grades 1-2.You get the following:Issue #20 "Bicycles"Compare to national brands!-----------------------------------------------Weekly Magazine packages:100 Issues -- $14.99 (all 100 issues, all grades K-6)Grades K-2 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages) Grades 3-6 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages)Grades K-1 -- $6.99 (25 issues,
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Running Records Passages
Fun Independent Reading Activities
Fun Independent Reading Activities "Small".FREE fun independent reading activities (pdf). Includes full color and printer-friendly versions. Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level: Grades 1-2.You get the following:Issue #16 "Small".Compare to national brands!-----------------------------------------------Weekly Magazine packages:100 Issues -- $14.99 (all 100 issues, all grades K-6)Grades K-2 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages) Grades 3-6 -- $7.99 (50 issues, 550 pages)Grades K-1 -- $6.99 (25 issues, 27
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Also included in: After Testing Activities Fun
FREEBIE Andy Warhol History Biography eBook w/ Printables, Activities, & Puzzles
What if you could text with Andy Warhol? In this resource, you can! It's the fun new way to teach your students about Andy Warhol's life. This book uses modern day texting bubbles children understand and enjoy!In the book "Texting with Andy Warhol," Alex, a curious child, gets to text with Andy Warhol the pop artist and learns about his artworks. Who knew soup cans could be considered art?! Students feel part of the conversation as Andy texts about his childhood struggles and becoming an interna
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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