5th grade critical thinking study guides

The Ron Clark Story Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2006) challenges students to analyze this inspirational film and put themselves in the shoes of Mr. Clark and his students. Explore the strategies that Mr. Clark uses to help his students improve and achieve the highest testing scores in their state. Ask students to pick a student in Mr. Clark's class and compare their lives to that student. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is sui

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5th - 10th

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A Cry in the Wild Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1990) [Hatchet]

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

This is the movie based on the famous Newbery Honor winning book Hatchet by Gary Paulsen in 1986. Challenge students to analyze Brian's experience and evaluate his behavior and the lessons he learned. Connect Brian's experiences and choices to what your students would've have done in his position. Explore the literary tool of flashbacks and discuss what value they bring to the story.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your stude

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4th - 8th

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Study Guides, Movie Guides

CCSS:

, RL.5.7

, RI.5.3

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G-Rated Movie Guide Bundle #1 | 10 Pack | SAVE 35%

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Turn 10 classic, G-rated movies into effective learning opportunities for your students!See the preview file for a free, editable, teacher lesson plan for using a movie guide and seamlessly ask a substitute teacher to use this resource.These movie guides are great for:1) substitute lessons since they are G-rated and shouldn't require a permission slip from students2) a way to sprinkle some education into a classroom movie viewing party3) Stress free activities before holiday breaks4) Reward acti

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2nd - 6th

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Coraline Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Coraline Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2019) challenges students to evaluate their own lives and how people cherish, or don't cherish the things they currently have. Explore how Caroline's.....ahem, I mean, Coraline's perspective of her parents changes throughout the film. Ask students to identify the whimsical, fantastical characteristics that the Other Mother creates in her 'web of lies' world.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is

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5th - 8th

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Pixar Short Video Guide MASTER BUNDLE | SAVE OVER 50% | 49 PACK

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

This Pixar Short Super-Duper AMAZING Bundle include 30 Pixar Short Video Guides plus season of the Cars on the Road series. This is great to have in your emergency fun toolkit for ELA substitutes, short no-prep lessons, or supplemental material for your English class.Note: As an added bonus file, the full season 1 of the Popcorn Pixar Shorts Bundle ($4.79) is also included, making this bundle over 50% off : )Each product in the bundle includes:A student movie guide, PDF print version (1 or 2 pag

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3rd - 6th

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Cool Runnings Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1993)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Cool Runnings Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG - 1993) challenges students to learn life lessons of confidence and self-acceptance. Discuss the character traits, strengths and weaknesses of each member of the first Jamaican bobsled team. Explore the value of having goals, working hard to achieve them and how it affects the community at large. Ask students to apply the lesson Coach Irv teaches Derice about being content with who you are and not trying to fill a void with go

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5th - 10th

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Study Guides, Movie Guides

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Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Test Preparation

, SL.5.1

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CogAT Study Guide Combined BUNDLE for Ages 5-9

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Little Victories

Your students and children are so SMART! Help them show off their strengths by setting them up for success on the Cognitive Abilities Test! This product includes BOTH CogAT Study Guides, so you can prepare your kindergarteners through fourth graders for the types of questions they will see on testing day!

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K - 5th

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Study Guides, Assessment

Invisible by Gonzalez Graphic Novel Study comprehension, composition, activities

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SK Designs

Complete with the option for Google Slides™ and pdf format. This product provides resources for studying the graphic novel INVISIBLE by Christina Gonzalez and Gabriela Epstein. The resource is great for comprehension guidance, classroom discussion, literature circles, book clubs, novel studies, task cards, book challenges, reflection journals, and/or student writing prompts. This book is a timely work of fiction that is thought-provoking, humorous, serious, hopeful, assuring, and committed to

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

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Study Guides, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.6

, RL.4.9

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Aladdin Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (G - 1992)

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Aladdin (G - 1992) is a classic movie that can help your students understand the importance of being yourself. Aladdin struggles with his decision to finally tell the truth about who he really is to Princess Jasmine. Challenge students to learn a life lesson from Aladdin. This can also make a great substitute no-prep lesson since it is rated G. Note: This is the old 1992 animated version of Disney's Aladdin. If you are looking for the new 2019 version with Will Smith click here.Check the previe

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2nd - 6th

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Mary Poppins Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (G - 1964)

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Mary Poppins Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (G - 1964) challenges student to analyze this classic movie and learn some real life lessons. Ask students to view child rearing from the multiple perspectives of Mr. Banks, Mary Poppins, the kids and your students themselves. Explore ways in which your students can make their chores more interesting and how the imagery of the film helps convey meaning to the viewers. Note: This film is a Disney adaptation of P. L. Travers' series

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4th - 8th

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CCSS:

, RL.5.7

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Also included in: School Site License (1 SSL) Music Class Movie Guide Bundle | For Admin

Our Planet Documentary Complete Series Bundle (E01-08) Movie Guide (G - 2019)

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Critical Thinking, Environment, Science

Our Planet Documentary Complete Series Bundle (E01-08) Movie Guide (G - 2019) challenges students to think critically about how climate change is affecting nature. Explore wildlife, their behavior and habitat in this spectacular cinematic wonder. This documentary series is one that shouldn't be missed.UPDATE: 8/15/2023 This entire series is not available for free on Netflix's Official YouTube channel here. (Note: I cannot ensure that this will always be the case however)Each episode contains 8 h

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5th - 10th

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Disney Plus Bundle #1 | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35% | Disney +

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Disney Plus Bundle #1 | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35% | Disney + Each movie guide will engage your students/children and challenge them to grow. Even the most entertaining movies contain nuggets that are overlooked and forgotten unless kids are prompted with thought provoking questions. Check the individual products for more details on what each movie guide includes (for example, answer keys, CCSS alignment, and Google Forms versions)(NOTE: The movies that accompany these guides are all currently o

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4th - 8th

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Movie Viewing Guide (1949)

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This short, 25 minute movie is great for a quick, no-prep Halloween activity. Challenge students to analyze key symbols, character motivations, and thematic elements with this The Legend of Sleepy Hollow movie guide. Engage in discussions about Ichabod Crane's ambitions, the role of superstition in the community, and the impact of fear on human behavior. Consider how the characters' choices drive the story forward and what those choices reveal about their true selves. Reflect on the significance

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3rd - 6th

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CCSS:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

, L.5.4

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A Wolf Called Wander Novel Study Discussion Question Cards

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SK Designs

This product includes 176 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel A Wolf Called Wander, written by Rosanne Parry. This book is a wonderful fiction novel based on the true story of a wolf called OR-7. This novel opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Adventure, Animals, Wolves, Nature, Survival, FamilyThis book is an especial

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3rd - 6th

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Study Guides, Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.6

, RL.4.9

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Wonder Movie and Book Study Guide - Bundled Resource - 25% Discount

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Save 25% on this Wonder Movie & Book Guide Bundle which includes the following two resources below. Please check out the individual resources for more details and sample questions. This bundled resource includes:Wonder Movie Viewing Guide (PG - 2017)Wonder Book Study Guide - Chapter by Chapter High-Level QuestionsEarn Free Money with TPT Credits!Leave Feedback for this product and earn TPT credits20 Credits = $1 OFF any TPT purchaseFREE Movie Guides & Resources:Get a feel for my work and

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Study Guides, Printables, Movie Guides

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3rd - 8th

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Selznik Novel Unit History of Film and Animation

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Mrs Lena

The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznik Novel Guide is perfect for teaching the history of film and animation, inferencing, character analysis, story development, new vocabulary and the role of art in literature. Pdf & Nearpod Novel Guide BESTSELLERThis is a highly engaging novel with abundant vocabulary and creative story telling. A true gem.This resource includes: • Reading comprehension questions  • Character analysis  • Essay questions,   • Vocabulary activities   • Nearpod Teache

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Problem Solving

Grades:

4th - 6th

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Study Guides, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

Critical Thinking, Geography, Gifted and Talented

, RL.5.5

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Also included in: Elementary Novel Guides

Identify the United States & Capitals Unit

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JB Creations

Need a quick, comprehensive, and ready to implement STATE Identification unit for your 4th or 5th grade students? Look no further! I’ve chunked the 50 states into 4 separate regions (NE, SE, MW, and SW/W) with a spiral approach to both introduce and review a manageable set of states each week. I’ve created several study sheets and practice resources for the focus region each week. Each section has a SELF GRADED Google Form to assess growth each week. In addition, in order to provide rigor and c

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3rd - 6th

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Study Guides, Printables

Esperanza Rising Novel Study with STAAR Stemmed Questions

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Lessons Right Meow

This novel study includes:Comprehension Questions for each chapterSTAAR Stemmed questions for each chapterVocabulary activities for each chapterCharacter traits and character analysis throughout the storyAdditional activities-compare and contrast, map activity, visualize activityWord wall wordsAnswer keysI've created many products that already have STAAR stemmed questions with them! Check these out!Read aloud and mentor texts:Sweet Clara and the Freedom QuiltThrough My EyesThe Rough Faced GirlDr

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Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Study Guides, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.5.1

, RL.5.2

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Ruby Bridges Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Formats (TVPG - 1997)

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Black History Month, Critical Thinking, Life Skills

This Ruby Bridges Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TVPG - 1997) challenges students to put themselves into this brave, real life story and learn from Ruby's experiences. Ask students to explore the root causes of why her classmates wouldn't play with her and the tough decisions Ruby's parents made to further the cause for freedom and equality.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 12 hig

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4th - 10th

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CCSS:

, RL.5.6

, SL.5.1

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Where the Red Fern Grows Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2003)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Literature

Where the Red Fern Grows Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2003) challenges students to think critically about where Billy's character traits come from and how he demonstrates them. Explore how Billy handles conflict and how students can apply these lessons to their own lives. This is the 2003 version of the film based on Wilson Rawls' 1961 novel. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists o

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3rd - 7th

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Treasure Island Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 1990)

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Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Literature

The Treasure Island Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 1990) challenges students to put themselves into Jim Hawkin's shoes and evaluate the decisions he makes in Robert Louis Stevenson's 1882 novel. Discuss and determine if there is a protagonist and antagonist in the story. Ask students to write a first person journal entry as if they were Jim explaining the lessons they learned from the famous Long John Silver.Note: This movie guide is for the 1990 version of this film with Charlton Hes

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5th - 10th

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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Movie Guide | Worksheet (TV - 2009)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (TV - 2009) challenges students to put themselves in the shoes of Ben Carson. Explore the ways in which Ben Carson overcomes numerous obstacles to make history as the first neurosurgeon to successfully separate craniopagus twins. Ask students to apply his life lessons to their own lives.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists

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5th - 10th

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Also included in: School Site License (1 SSL) 52 Movie Guide Bundle | Humanities & Social Sciences

The Ultimate Gift Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2006)

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Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

The Ultimate Gift Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2006) explores Jason's journey towards realizing the ultimate gift that his grandfather leaves him after passing away. Challenge students to analyze his journey and the valuable life lessons he learns about work, money, giving, family and dreams. Discuss the idea of pain as a teacher and ask students what the ultimate gift means to them.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable fo

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5th - 10th

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