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Other (social studies) Common Core RL.2.10 resources for Gifted and Talented
Ultimate Fable Writing, Reading, Project Bundle | CCSS - Common Core Aligned
Unlock the world of fables with our comprehensive "Ultimate Fable Writing, Reading, Project Bundle | CCSS - Common Core Aligned" This all-in-one resource pack includes everything you need to guide your students through the captivating process of reading, analyzing, and creating their own fables. Perfectly aligned with key educational standards, this bundle is designed to enrich your curriculum with engaging, multidisciplinary activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and cultural ap
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1st - 3rd
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Weslandia by Paul Fleischman Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the mentor text picture book Weslandia by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes. A great book for the end of the school year or talking about civilizations or communities. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing key ideas and eventsdescribing author's message / lessoncomparing and contrasting with a Venn diagramMain idea and de
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Green Mean One Holiday Literacy Unit Common Core FIRST GRADE SECOND GRADE!
The Green Mean One is at it Again!
This is super fun Unit that I LOVE doing with my class each year. It allows them to do some creative thinking and meet those common core standards. I teach first grade gifted, but have used this with second grade as well!
There are 15 activities in this unit. It includes writing activities, reading responses, reader's theater, and ideas on how to implement a "Green Mean One on the Shelf" in your classroom. I love having my stuffed "Green Mean One" play tri
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Myths & The 12 Olympian Gods (PDF& Google Slides) 62 Pages of Resources
2 Versions - PDF & Google Slides (editable)-62 Pages each-Myth genre anchor charts-Description of 12 important Greek Olympian gods/goddesses (Apollo, Athena, Zeus, Artemis, Hermes, Demeter, Ares, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Hera, Poseidon, Hephaestus)-Age-appropriate myth related to each gods or goddesses-Coloring Page for each god/goddess-Differentiated Worksheets for each of the myths related to the 12 gods/goddesses (both printable & student response digitally editable)-Glossary of terms -L
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2nd - 4th
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Folklore Fable Project | Create a Fable and Poster | CCSS - Common Core Aligned
Embark on a quarter-long educational adventure with "Folklore Fable Project | Create a Fable and Poster | CCSS - Common Core Aligned" uniquely designed for 2nd graders. This enriching project guides students through the creation of their own fables with embedded morals and rules while introducing them to Chinese language and culture through the creation of wanted posters for their animal characters. This brilliant resource is invaluable for educators because it integrates literacy, social studie
Grades:
K - 5th
Fiction Reading Responses for Creativity
Fiction Reading Responses for CreativityAre you looking to add creativity into your reading lessons? These print and go reading responses allow students to dive deeper into their comprehension and understanding of a text while STILL tapping into their creativity.Great for:book clubsreading centersearly finishersgifted and talented studentssmall reading groupscomprehension checkshomeworkPARENTS: Looking for a way to check that your child understands what they are reading at home? Tired of asking
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2nd - 5th
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Short Story with Text Dependent Questions for Analysis The Amusement Park
Make accountable talk natural with this short story that demands text dependent analysis with open ended questions in print or as a digital resource! Kids love debating the answers to the open ended questions posed, and you will love watching them dive into the text to prove their points. Print or digital resource contains a short story with twelve statements aimed to start strong discussion within the class. Students must decide if the statements are true, false, or if they can't tell. Kids wil
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3rd - 6th
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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study
Save time with this book study of the novel, The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. It was a success in my classroom and could be in yours, too, if you take the first step to downloading this colorful PowerPoint that is great for distance learning or in-class instruction. This lesson will engage students, spark creativity, and get them ready for reading this wonderful novel.Click HERE to save about 30% off the price of individual resources with a bundle.Inside this ready to use resource,
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Activities
Magic Tree House Activities Pirates Past Noon
Are you looking for help in teaching Pirates Past Noon from The Magic Tree House series? This comprehensive bundle will make teaching the book easy for you and fun for your students. Don't travel a swashbuckling adventure without this colorful literary unit to guide you with questions and activities to go along with Mary Pope Osborne's The Magic Treehouse adventure, Pirates Past Noon. I've even included enough fun transitions to keep attention without losing class time with too much splash. So c
Grades:
K - 2nd
Andy Shane and the Pumpkin Trick Literacy Pack!
This literacy packet gives an assortment of reading, grammar, and writing activities related to Andy Shane and the Pumpkin Trick by Jennifer Richard Jacobson. (The story is not mine, so it is not included. It can be found in many libraries and bookstores.)This resource includes the following: Copyright Pages Related Common Core & FL standards for the comprehension test Comprehension test 2 choices: 1st choice gives a point value for each question 2nd c
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Fall and Halloween Bundle of Comprehension and Literacy Items
The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But The
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Second Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days! Literary Unit
Are you looking for a book unit to go along with your novel study of Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days? If so, here is just the lesson bundle to engage and challenge your students with this complete literacy unit in PowerPoint for Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days! I have used this unit with my third and fourth grade gifted classes and with fifth graders, too. Many kids struggle with perfectionism, so this book sends a great message for kids.Inside you'll find:Introduction to the Novel
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4th
Diary of a Spider Test and Answer Key!
This is a comprehension reading test of Diary of a Spider. There is one question from the front, inside cover; so, you may want to make sure you read this part with your students too. The remaining portion of the test is about the main text and its illustrations. There are seven, multiple-choice questions and 3 written-response questions. There is also a page to suggest how to grade the test, but you can grade it as best fits you and your students. Answer Key is included! After you read and
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1st - 4th
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Jack and the Beanstalk - Small Group Reader's Theater
This is a small group reader's theater is for 3 - 5 students. Some parts are smaller and can be combined. This is the story of Jack and the beanstalk. In the script, Jack and his mom are very poor and have to sell the family cow. When Jack goes to do this, he meets a man who tells him that he will trade him the cow for 5 magic beans. Jack agrees and takes the beans to mom. His mother gets very angry and throws the beans out the window. In the morning they find a large beanstalk. Jack climbs up i
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2nd - 6th
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The One and Only Ivan Novel Study Activities for PROMETHEAN Board Use
Start a study of the novel The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate with this complete and colorful flipchart from Gifted and Talented Materials by Joyce Lansky. First, students are introduced to the novel by answering questions about the cover, learning about the author, the Newbery award, and other questions concerning the book. After students use a venn diagram to compare and contrast themselves to a gorilla, they will compete in a seven word dictionary race to introduce some of the vocab
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: The One and Only Ivan Novel Study PROMETHEAN BOARD
The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for describing illustrationsdescribing character
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Activities
Mick Harte Was Here Literature Study & Bicycle Safety
This literature study will have kids thinking as they read Mick Harte Was Here by Barbara Park. Students will work on basic comprehension, but also think deeply about the human emotion of grief. This study also contains bicycle safety ideas to accompany the book and answer keys for the test-prep quizzes! (Created for 3rd or 4th grade, but can be used with gifted 2nd graders!)
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Chapter Comprehension Questions
Discussion Cards
Personal Reflections
Shorts Answer Questions
Critical Thin
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2nd - 4th
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K -2 "As I Was Going to St Ives" for Gifted and Talented
Gifted students require increased creativity and depth of learning. Accessibility suggestions: Go to your device “Settings” where you can adjust the screen’s: brightness and color, size of text, resolution, connect to wireless display and adjust sound. A media player for wav or m4a files is required to listen to audio links. This educational resource pack includes: visual, tactile audio and color coding enhancements. To save ink and paper, an application like Google Classroom could be util
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Kindergarten Bundle for Gifted and Talented Students
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson is the story of a young girl who feels different from her new classmates. It is the story of discovery as she realised that actually she has things in common with others and if she just begins to accept her differences then so too will her classmates and they may even become her friends. A great book for the first day of school with activities that include a find-a-word, drawing pictures of a perfect holiday and a perfect summer, an activity to build cama
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K - 2nd
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Pirates Past Noon for PROMETHEAN Board
Don't travel a swashbuckling adventure without this colorful literary unit to guide you with questions and activities to go along with Mary Pope Osbourne's Magic Treehouse adventure, Pirates Past Noon. Grab your Promethean Board and challenge your students with higher level thinking fun.ATTENTIONMake sure you use ACTIVE SOFTWARE before downloading this product. If you do not, you may purchase an identical power point at:Pirates Past Noon Power Point***********************************************
Grades:
K - 2nd
The Giving Tree K - 4
Excellent 1st week of school lesson to help students take personal responsibility for their actions and behavior to create a positive learning environment for peers and teachers .
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K - 4th
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Create Your Own: Literacy Board Game
Have students show what they know by creating their own board game based on a classroom text! This activity is a fun and creative way for students to display their learning. As an added bonus, they can use this project to teach other students what they have learned when they teach and play their games together!When finished, these board games could become a fun addition to your literacy centers or a choice time activity!This resource includes:An initial game brainstorm pageA positive/negative ev
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2nd - 6th
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Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days! Ch. 1 & 2 (Promethean Board)
You want to teach a book unit but are not sure how to do it. Make the study of Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days! by Stephen Manes even more fun with this flipchart for the Promethean Board for chapters one and two. This is a great way to introduce a novel to your class and hold student interest with vocabulary words and discussion questions.Inside this flipchart you will find:Vocabulary Work (through a dictionary race)Identify vocabulary words with clickers for chapter oneCharades with cha
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days for PROMETHEAN BOARD
Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days! Ch. 3 & 4 (for PROMETHEAN Board)
Here is a flipchart for the Promethean Board for chapters three and four of "Be A Perfect Person in Three Days" by Stephen Manes. The flipchart works through vocabulary with the students and then asks them to identify vocabulary words with clickers. Following the vocabulary exercises of each chapter, students are asked discussion question from the book. A puzzle completes the chart. I have used this flipchart with intellectually gifted third graders to help them deal with the abundance of perfec
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days for PROMETHEAN BOARD
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