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Common Core RL.5.10 resources for GATE
Reading Genres Mini-Unit | Genre Posters, Activities, Worksheets, & Quiz
Looking to spice up your review of the different reading genres? Look no further! This engaging bundle packs a punch with genre posters, doodle notes, and genre activities like riddles, book sorts, scavenger hunts, and more! From dull to delightful, this mini-unit will make learning about book genres both engaging and effective!✔ Check out the preview for more information!Unveil a world of possibilities for your students this year by developing their understanding of literary genres. It's the cr
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5th - 7th
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Food Truck Festival - Engaging Independent Reading Project - PBL - STEM
Elevate the joy of independent reading in your classroom with a twist that's sure to ignite enthusiasm – host your very own Food Truck Festival! Building upon the success of my beloved Literary Feast project, I've taken it up a notch to bring you an EXTRAORDINARY Food Truck Festival project that combines literary exploration with the excitement of culinary creativity. This is not just an activity; it's an immersive experience designed to captivate your students' imaginations and showcase their i
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6th - 9th
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Cinquain Poetry Template Pack | Cinquain Poem Activities | Print & Digital
Looking for a terrific cinquain poem template? This Cinquain Poem Template resource has four unique cinquain templates and much, much more!This Cinquain Poetry Template resource has the templates you need. No more searching for what you need for cinquains in class! There's so much variety in levels that you can use it in grade levels 3 - 12!With an included digital version, this cinquain template pack will work for you whether you're teaching in-person or using virtual instruction.This cinquain
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3rd - 11th
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Also included in:Â National Poetry Month Activities | Cinquain Poem Mini Unit
I am Malala (Young Reader's Edition) Full Novel Unit
This unit was designed specifically to align to the common core standards and comes with and without the GATE depth and complexity symbols. Complete with an introductory ppt presentation, novel study pages, section quizzes, a final project, and essay options for every type of writing.
This novel is a beautiful story of Malala, a young girl shot by the Taliban for standing up for education. It handles a sensitive topic beautifully and is an eye-opening, mind-expanding novel absolutely critical
STAX Independent Reading Program for Advanced and GATE
Need to differentiate for advanced readers?
Everyone seems to have one or two readers who are simply beyond the group. With the Novel STAX Independent Reading Program, you’ll be differentiating instruction today!
Why purchase independent reading guides for your advanced and GATE readers when they can create and share their own? With STAX, your independent study framework is already developed for Common Core Standards, critical thinking, and variety in learning styles. Teachers serve as g
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in:Â Gifted and Talented for BUSY CLASSROOM TEACHERS Volume 2 - 400+ Pages
Gift of the Magi: Story vs. Movie Guide
There's nothing like a meaningful & rigorous way to incorporate a short movie into the classroom during a busy holiday season! I pair my annual short story study of O. Henry's "The Gift of the Magi" with the Disney cartoon version found in Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas.It’s about a 20 minute film that pairs perfectly with ANY text version of this story. My students LOVE this version of the film, and it offers a lot of areas for comparison including plot element changes and additional charac
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â The Gift of the Magi Close Reading Unit Bundle
Number the Stars Visual Novel Study with Comprehension Questions and Answers
No Prep Unit! View before, during or after each chapter for students to gain a deeper understanding the novel, Number the Stars.· A chapter-by-chapter, page-by-page Visual Novel Study slide show that gives students all the scaffolding they need to read the novel successfully.· Historical, Cultural and Literary Focus· Targeted Vocabulary· Relevant Literary devices· Comprehension questions and answers for each chapter· Engaging Visuals encourage interaction with the text· Linked Index and Answer K
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Number the Stars Visual Novel Study Bundle
Black Duck by Janet Taylor Lisle Literature Study
This literature study has it all to challenge readers! With a focus on setting, stagnant vs. dynamic characters, symbolism, personal values and debate, this study will keep students thinking long after they finish the book! Included:Lesson PlansPre-Reading Research on 1920s and ProhibitionCharacter Grid (mathematics integration)Short Answer Chapter QuestionsRating Scales (rate by opinion and justify)Choose Two (student choice for response)Discussion Cards Blank and with QuestionsAgree/Disagree
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5th - 7th
Wonder Choice Board
This menu board/ choice board is a great resource to use in conjunction with R.J. Palacio's novel, Wonder. Included are nine challenges in one menu that allow students to have choice in their work. I have used these with my students and they love completing these challenges. This resource is a great tool to use in a book club setting, literature circles, independent novel study, or as a whole group reading instruction extension. There are many ways that you can adapt these challenges to your stu
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3rd - 8th
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Reading Genres Activities - Genre Worksheets for Higher-Level Thinking
Spice up your genre activities for your gifted upper elementary and early middle school students with these higher-level genre worksheets! Designed for students already familiar with reading genre basics, these engaging extension activities will take their thinking to the next level. Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students explore the characteristics of each genre in unique ways.✔ Check out the preview for more information!Through these engaging genre activities, your students wil
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Reading Genres Mini-Unit | Genre Posters, Activities, Worksheets, & Quiz
How I Became a Spy Printable Study for Distance Learning
This engaging book study is for the 2020-2021 SSYRA 3-5 book How I Became a Spy by Deborah Hopkinson. It is 54 pages long and includes planning information, literacy activities, a choice board, an essay, 4 comprehension tests, plus answer keys and examples. It is Common Core aligned, printable, and ready to be used! What's Included:✩Planning InformationTeaching TipsCommon Core StandardsSuggested Vocabulary Words✩Literacy ActivitiesVocabulary PracticeSummaryStory MapVenn Diagram✩Choice BoardDiffe
Strongheart Printable Study for Distance Learning
This engaging book study is for the 2020-2021 SSYRA 3-5 book Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen by Candace Fleming. It is 42 pages long and includes planning information, literacy activities, a choice board, an essay, comprehension test, plus answer keys and examples. It is Common Core aligned, printable, and ready to be used! What's Included:✩Planning InformationCommon Core StandardsSuggested Vocabulary Words✩Literacy ActivitiesVocabulary PracticeSummaryStory MapVenn Diagram✩Choice Bo
Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen Printable Study
This engaging book study is for the 2020-2021 SSYRA 3-5 book Bernice Buttman, Model Citizen by Niki Lenz. It includes planning information, literacy activities, a choice board, an essay, comprehension test, plus answer keys and examples. It is Common Core aligned, printable, and ready to be used! What's Included:✩Planning InformationCommon Core StandardsSuggested Vocabulary Words✩Literacy ActivitiesVocabulary PracticeSummaryStory MapVenn Diagram✩Choice BoardDifferentiated Choice BoardRubric for
Attack of the Not-So-Virtual Monsters Printable Study for Distance Learning
This engaging book study is for the 2020-2021 SSYRA 3-5 book Gamer Squad: Attack of the Not-So-Virtual Monsters by Kim Harrington. It is 43 pages long and includes planning information, literacy activities, a choice board, an essay, comprehension test, plus answer keys and examples. It is Common Core aligned, printable, and ready to be used! What's Included:✩Planning InformationCommon Core StandardsSuggested Vocabulary Words✩Literacy ActivitiesVocabulary PracticeSummaryStory MapVenn Diagram✩Choi
Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker Printable Study for Distance Learning
This engaging book study is for the 2020-2021 SSYRA 3-5 book Klawde by Beatrice Zinker, Upside Down Thinker by Shelley Johannes. It is 42 pages long and includes planning information, literacy activities, a choice board, an essay, comprehension test, plus answer keys and examples. It is Common Core aligned, printable, and ready to be used! What's Included:✩Planning InformationTeaching TipsCommon Core StandardsSuggested Vocabulary Words✩Literacy ActivitiesVocabulary PracticeSummaryStory MapVenn D
A Thanksgiving Conundrum: A Figurative Language and Creative Writing Activity
Engage your students with a no prep lesson using a Thanksgiving tale that serves as an enriching resource for figurative language exploration and creative writing exercises. Have students explore the reading comprehension aspect of this holiday narrative, then allow them to practice recognizing story structure with beginning, middle, and end work. Included are figurative language cards and questions including alliteration, simile, metaphor, personification, and onomatopoeia. Another section expl
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4th - 6th
Depth & Complexity Small Group Novel Study for Sharon Creech's The Wanderer
This novel study is designed to be used as a differentiation tool, providing a comprehensive, engaging, collaborative language arts unit for a small group of gifted students, such as a gifted cluster within a general education classroom. Each student needs a copy of the novel, a journal, and a computer with internet access. This realistic fiction novel offers students the opportunity to collaborate as they explore themes such as family dynamics, change, courage, and identity. Kaplan's strateg
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5th - 8th
Planet Earth is Blue Printable Study for Distance Learning
This engaging book study is for the 2020-2021 SSYRA 3-5 book Planet Earth is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos. It is 42 pages long and includes planning information, literacy activities, a choice board, an essay, comprehension test, plus answer keys and examples. It is Common Core aligned, printable, and ready to be used! What's Included:✩Planning InformationCommon Core StandardsSuggested Vocabulary Words✩Literacy ActivitiesVocabulary PracticeSummaryStory MapVenn Diagram✩Choice BoardDifferentiated Cho
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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Dragons in a Bag Printable Study for Distance Learning
This engaging book study is for the 2020-2021 SSYRA 3-5 book Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliott. It is 42 pages long and includes planning information, literacy activities, a choice board, an essay, comprehension test, plus answer keys and examples. It is Common Core aligned, printable, and ready to be used! What's Included:✩Planning InformationCommon Core StandardsSuggested Vocabulary Words✩Literacy ActivitiesVocabulary PracticeSummaryStory MapVenn Diagram✩Choice BoardDifferentiated Choice Board
Fantasy Fiction Book Club for ANY Fantasy Fiction Novel
Designed to be used with multiple book clubs simultaneously! Questions pertain to fantasy fiction (mostly fiction with animals as the main characters) but can also be used with other forms of fiction as well!
If you liked, the Historical Fiction Book Clubs from Gifted & Giggles, this one will supplement it well for another round of book clubs!
Included:
6 assignments with critical thinking questions
Book Review Template
Lesson Plans
Discussion Recording Sheet
Book Club Project- Create a
Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin Thinking Questions & Writing Extension
Contents:-Student pdf packet of Critical Thinking Questions for the entire book Rump that can be printed or sent to students digitally -Student directions for Choose Your Own Adventure Fractured Fairy Tale Writing Extension with graphic organizer-Teacher pdf packet that contains above resources combinedThis is a critical thinking reading packet I created to use with my students while we read the book Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff. It includes critical thinking questi
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4th - 8th
Because of Mr. Terupt Literature Study
Because of Mr. Terupt is a great read, but also a GREAT book to get your students thinking about point of view and perspective. This literature study focuses on those two things and more! As the characters each tell the story from their own point of view, your students also will learn about how an author develops characters, creates interactions between characters and how characters change because of others.
With higher level comprehension questions, test-prep quizzes, and MORE for each mont
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4th - 7th
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Bonding with Friends: H2O & Helium (Two Rhyming STEM Nonfiction Stories, NGSS)
A perfect STEM book for kids in the classroom or at home! This covers reading, science, and poetry in one lesson that will keep students entertained while learning whether they are physically at school or remotely. This rhyming picture book has two stories in one! "Bonding with Friends: H2O & Helium" has a story about the water molecule and another story about helium. NGSS and Common Core standards identified. Virtual author reading with activity available too, visit www.STEMistryBooks.com.T
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