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Unit 8 Benchmark Workshop Resources - 4th Grade

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Editable Daily Slides | Morning Slides | Rotation Slides | May Do Must Do

By Gaston Gems

Keep Your Day Organized with these Editable PowerPoint Slides. I use these slides for my Morning Welcome, ELA and Math Rotations, as well as May Do/Must Do Times of Day. These all help keep our day organized, keep the students on task, and is a

Subjects:

Classroom Management, Back to School, Classroom Community

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Centers

$12.00

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Question of the Day Journal | Daily Writing Journal | Quick Write | Year Long

By Gaston Gems

This Year Long Bundle, Question of the Day Journal is great for upper elementary students. Kickstart each day with engaging prompts perfect for morning work, rotations, or RACE strategy writing time. With 3 versatile formats available, plus a list

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10

$12.00

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Editable Monthly Calendar for the 2024-2025 School Year | Google & PowerPoint

By Gaston Gems

This 2024-2025 calendar features the weekly Monday - Friday week, with no weekends. It ranges from July - June.This is a PowerPoint file so you can type in it and save as a digital calendar or print. *Google Slides Version has been added.I use

Subjects:

Specialty, Classroom Management, Professional Development

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Unit Plans, Professional Documents, Classroom Forms

$4.00

Digital Download PPTX (5.64 MB)

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End of the Year Awards for Students | Superlatives | Ink Saving | 128 Awards

By Gaston Gems

Check out this End of the Year Student Award/Superlative Set. Celebrate your students' achievements with this comprehensive set of 128 different awards and superlatives. From "Critical Thinker" to "Heart of Gold," there's an award to honor ever

Subjects:

Specialty, End of Year, Classroom Community

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Not Grade Specific

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$4.00

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RACE Strategy | RACES | Text Dependent Writing | Resource

By Gaston Gems

This product is for use with the RACE or RACES Strategy (both are provided). In my 4th grade classroom, this tool serves as a valuable daily reference for my students. It aids in teaching them how to effectively respond to text-dependent writing.

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9

$4.50

Digital Download PDF (1.28 MB)

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Topic 14 | Analyze Patterns | 4th Grade | Envisions

By Gaston Gems

Introducing this math product tailored for Topic 14 of the Envisions 2022 curriculum. As a teacher, Iv'e crafted this resource perfect for small groups, focusing on analyzing patterns. From exit tickets to homework assignments, this product

Subjects:

Math, Basic Operations, Other (Math)

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

4.OA.C.5

$2.50

Digital Download PDF (1.16 MB)

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Unit 8 Benchmark Workshop Resources - 4th Grade

By Gaston Gems

*Please read before purchase.This is a bundle of all the resources I have created for Unit 8 for the Benchmark Reader's Workshop (Benchmark Universe Curriculum) (not Benchmark Advance) for 4th grade.The passages and questions have a focus on the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.10

$9.00

$8.00

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Civil Rights in Alabama | Civil Rights Events | Comprehension Passage

By Gaston Gems

This comprehensive passage is designed for 4th grade social studies education in Alabama, however it can be used with any curriculum that focuses on some of the major events of The Civil Rights Movement. It delves into pivotal events of The Civil

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.65 MB)

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Teach the Teacher

By Gaston Gems

This Teach the Teacher resources is a fun way to have students take the lead in presenting and teaching a lesson to the class. Students will craft comprehensive lesson plan tailored to a lesson of their choice, fostering creativity and creative

Subjects:

Creative Writing, End of Year, Classroom Community

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2, CCRA.SL.3, CCRA.SL.4, CCRA.SL.5

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.81 MB)

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Unit 8 Vocabulary | Benchmark Reader's Workshop | 4th Grade

By Gaston Gems

*Please Read Before Purchase!This resource is to be used with Benchmark Universe Reader's Workshop for 4th grade. This is not a Benchmark product. It is aligned and inspired by Benchmark to provide extra practice and resources to use while you teach

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Independent Work Packet

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.95 MB)

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Unit 7 Vocabulary | Benchmark Reader's Workshop | 4th Grade

By Gaston Gems

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Independent Work Packet

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (1.44 MB)

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Frog Life Cycle | Diagrams - Text Features Passage | Comprehension

By Gaston Gems

Teach text features of diagrams with this high interest passage. Students are given a passage that hits on the topics of:*Diagrams*Photographs*Main Idea*Context CluesThis informational text is sure to have the students engaged in their learning.

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.4.7

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.76 MB)

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Benchmark Reader's Workshop | Unit 1 Week 1 - 4th Grade | Fascinating Frogs

By Gaston Gems

*Please read before purchase.This is a stand alone passage that supports the Benchmark Reader's Workshop (Benchmark Universe Curriculum) (not Benchmark Advance) for 4th grade Unit 1 Week 1. You DO NOT need the text book to complete this passage and

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.7, RI.4.10

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.82 MB)

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Benchmark Reader's Workshop | 4th Grade Unit 1 Week 1 | Beautiful Butterflies

By Gaston Gems

*Please read before purchase.These comprehension questions follow along the Benchmark Reader's Workshop (Benchmark Universe Curriculum) (not Benchmark Advance) for 4th grade Unit 1 Week 1. The story for this week's unit is: Beautiful ButterfliesThis

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.7

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.61 MB)

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Tornado Chaser | NonFiction Personal Narrative | Text Structure |

By Gaston Gems

This product is a high interest personal narrative passage. Skills taught:Point of View - Personal NarrativeText StructureMultiple Meaning WordsThis product also compliments The Benchmark Reading Workshop, but is also a stand alone passage and does

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (0.37 MB)

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Unit 10 Week 1 Companion Passage Questions - Benchmark Workshop - 4th Grade

By Gaston Gems

*Please read before purchase.The comprehension questions follow along the Benchmark Reader's Workshop (Benchmark Universe Curriculum) (not Benchmark Advance) for 4th grade Unit 10 Week 1. The story for this week's unit is: The Following CanThe

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.7, L.4.4a

$1.75

Digital Download PDF (0.82 MB)

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Unit 8 Week 3 Companion Passage for Benchmark Workshop Universe - 4th Grade

By Gaston Gems

*Please read before purchase.This set has an original passage as well as questions to go along with the story in the textbook for Unit 8 Week 3. The comprehension questions follow along the Benchmark Reader's Workshop (Benchmark Universe

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.5, RI.4.6

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.03 MB)

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Unit 8 Week 2 Benchmark Workshop Universe - 4th Grade - Sample Passage Assessmen

By Gaston Gems

*Please read before purchase.The comprehension questions follow along the Benchmark Reader's Workshop (Benchmark Universe Curriculum) (not Benchmark Advance) for 4th grade Unit 8 Week 2. The story for this week's unit is: EarthquakesThis is a stand

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.5, RI.4.7

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.82 MB)

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Unit 8 Week 1 Sample Assessment Benchmark Workshop - 4th Grade

By Gaston Gems

*Please read before purchase.The comprehension questions follow along the Benchmark Reader's Workshop (Benchmark Universe Curriculum) (not Benchmark Advance) for 4th grade Unit 8 Week 1. The story for this week's unit is: Shelter From the StormThis

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.10

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (2.81 MB)

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Benchmark Workshop Open Response Add-ons 4th Grade

By Gaston Gems

This product was created to add an open-ended response question to each week 1 and 2 reading passage in the 4th grade Benchmark Workshop program. The Unit assessments have a written response, but weeks 1 and 2 do not. There are 20 questions to go

Subjects:

Reading, Writing, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.4.4, W.4.1a, W.4.1b

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (0.32 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a teacher in Alabama. I have taught in Georgia and Alabama. I have experience in Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades.

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I am a very hands on teacher. I like my students to get up, move around, and have centers in both reading and math.

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