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British history Common Core RI.5.8 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
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5th
Easy Biography Research Project: Notable Hispanic Contributors
Have you started a unit on biographies and are looking for an easy to implement research project? Then look no further. This mini research printable can be used as an independent study activity or even as a learning center. You will have two formats to choose from, one is full size (8.5 x 11). The smaller version can be glued into an interactive notebook OR all student projects can be placed on a ring and placed in a classroom library for display throughout the year. 10 Different Notable Hispa
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month: Interactive Research Projects with Rubrics
The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about the "Lost Colony" of Roanoke mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about the first English colony in the New World. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony in 1587. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in manil
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4th - 7th
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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
Grades:
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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The Mystery of Blackbeard's Treasure Primary Sources Research Activity
This engaging Social Studies lesson about Edward Teach (better known as Blackbeard the pirate) mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about Blackbeard. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain what could have happened to Blackbeard's supposed treasure. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in m
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4th - 7th
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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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Grades:
2nd - 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
Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension | Writing | Logic Puzzles
Are You Ready for Chinese New Year? THIS RESOURCE WORKS EVERY YEAR!Chinese New Year is a wonderful opportunity to teach an important part of Chinese culture to students in GRADES 4 - 6!Students will utilize higher-level thinking activities in order to explore and think critically about the Chinese Zodiac. Students will:ASK | What is the Story of the Chinese Zodiac? UNDERSTAND | Complete a Depth and Complexity ChartAPPLY | Complete Chinese Zodiac Logic PuzzleCOMPILE INFORMATION | Read Fun Facts a
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2nd - 4th
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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ELA thematic unit spelling informational writing prompt main idea homophones
This resource has one longer reading passage, to build reading stamina, and reading response questions that are mostly open ended and standards based. The resource includes supplemental practice in homographs, main idea, context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure. Can be used as sub plans and for enrichment. I try to touch on every domain:Informational Text: RI5.1, RI.4.1 RI5.2 RI.4.2, RI5.3, RL.4.3 Foundations: RF5.4aSpeaking and listening: SL5.4/SL4.4La
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4th - 6th
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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Egypt 5th Grade Emergency Sub Plans Math English Science for Substitute Binder
This research unit on Egypt is perfect for emergency sub plans, individual research, home school, summer school, enrichment, or a world social studies unit. With a clear lesson outline and specific directions on each page, it's perfect to leave behind or set students up to work on, with meaningful practice in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.This all-inclusive and ready-to-print packet includes:VocabularyReading Comprehension Passage and Graphic OrganizersPartner Reader's Thea
Grades:
5th
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
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4th - 5th
Building Good Habits! SEL Skills (Grades 3-5)
Are you looking for a way to build habits that stick around? You've found the method! Change Cards are a simple and sure way to understand how habits are formed and why Change Cards work. Five lessons use a metaphor of software coding to explain the importance of creating positive self-images. You will have a stellar year when you notice your classroom running smoother, children treating each other kindly, and substitutes complimenting your class!Use these no- or low-prep lessons as the hook on
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3rd - 5th
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Multiple Intelligences: ARGUE IT! CHOICE CARDS® - SET 1
Power-Up your classroom with BYTES Power Smarts! These Choice Cards include 25 argumentative essay prompts that cover multiple standards for Common Core. See full packet contents listed below and click on Preview under the thumbnails above to see a sample of the packet contents.Choice Cards® 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 w
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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
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4th - 8th
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Eight Keys a Sunshine State Young Readers Bk Complete Study Guide Unit
This comprehensive literature unit is perfect for students to read the text while working as a class read, with peers, small groups, or in a Home School. Each chapter has numerous comprehension questions with a companion teacher key including page numbers for easy reference. Comprehension questions are designed to create discussion and help create a deeper understanding of the text. The unit includes three tests with answer keys. The Novel must be purchased separately.This unit is supported
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3rd - 5th
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Black History: Martin Luther King Jr. Foldable Research Exploding Box Project
Are you beginning a unit of study focused on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.? Use this focused research project as a new approach to class projects. This Exploding Box Project will guide your students through the research process. Each portion of the box has guiding questions to assist your students in identifying important information about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and character traits. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You w
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Eight Keys Study Guide Chapter 1-8 with Answers
This is the Study Guide for the first Eight Chapters of Eight Keys, a Sunshine State Young Readers Collection. Perfect for students to read the text while working as a class, with a peer, in small groups, or Home School. Each chapter has numerous comprehension questions with a companion teacher key with page numbers when appropriate. The comprehension questions are designed to create discussion within the small groups and help create a deeper understanding of the text.
This is a small
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3rd - 5th
Eight Keys Study Guide Chapter 15-21 with Answers
: This is the Study Guide for seven chapters of Eight Keys, a Sunshine State Stand Reader Book. Perfect for students to read the text while working as a class, with a peer, in small groups, or Home School. Each chapter has numerous comprehension questions with a companion teacher key with page numbers when appropriate. The comprehension questions are designed to create discussion within the small groups and help create a deeper understanding of the text.
This is a small part of a larger m
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3rd - 5th
Eight Keys Study Guide Chapter 9-14 with Answers
This is the Study Guide for the the second group of chapters in Eight Keys, a Sunshine State Stand Reader Book. Perfect for students to read the text while working as a class, with a peer, in small groups, or Home School. Each chapter has numerous comprehension questions with a companion teacher key with page numbers when appropriate. The comprehension questions are designed to create discussion within the small groups and help create a deeper understanding of the text.
This is a
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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
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