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Common Core RI.5.2 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
Main Ideas and Details in Expository Text
Multi-level resources for teaching main ideas! This set includes over 50 pages of targeted instruction to help students find topics and main ideas in paragraphs and expository texts.A 60-slide presentation guiding students through the process of finding topics and main ideas, with carefully written texts and attractive photosUncluttered practice pages with paragraphs for students to find topics and main ideasTexts written at different levels with activities, graphic organizers, and multiple choi
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3rd - 6th
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
Inventions Unit and Inventors Project Based Learning - Process of Inventing
In this invention unit, I have included comprehensive invention activities which take students through the creative process of inventing. Each activity should be self-explanatory. Students use 21st century skills throughout the unit such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Students also learn about famous inventors and their inventions. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT UNIT FOR DIFFERENTIATION.IN THIS UNIT: 6 Warm - up activities which teach creativity, critical thinking, and problem solv
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3rd - 5th
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Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Egypt Social Studies PBL
This interactive PBL activity puts your students in the shoes of a museum curator designing an authentic Ancient Egyptian museum experience!Ancient Egyptian Museum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a commercial to entice potential guests. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, mea
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Save 20% with this ancient civilizations bundle, which includes an Ancient Greece PBL, Ancient Egypt PBL, Ancient China PBL, and Ancient Rome PBL. These PBLS are a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a research and making real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. These PBLs are self-differentiating, meaning that students have the ability to work at their own pace and
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3rd - 5th
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Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient Rome Social Studies PBL
This PBL puts your students in the shoes of an Roman creating a product and advertising it in the Forum at Ancient Rome!Ancient Roman Forum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in an oral speech advertising to other Ancient Romans. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, meaning that stu
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
Project Based Learning Activity: Ancient China Social Studies PBL
This PBL puts your students in the shoes of an Ancient Chinese newspaper creator!This Ancient China newspaper PBL is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in a newspaper that is engaging and intriguing to readers. Along the way, students will research, make real-life decisions, all while learning more about this ancient civilization, developing 21st-century skills, communicating, and designing. This PBL is self-differentiating, meaning that students have the ability
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Activities: Social Studies PBL BUNDLE
GROWTH MINDSET Activities | GRIT
Looking for ways to cultivate a get it done, don't back down, tough as nails, attitude in an interesting and engaging way? This DIGITAL or PRINTABLE resource combines a gritty paper challenge, personality quizzes, gritty tips, and a fun craftivity together as a perfect way to teach a GROWTH Mindset or SELF-Care to your students.The growth mindset activities in this unit are intended to inspire students to take responsibility for their learning and enable them to think critically about what it ta
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5th - 7th
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
STEAMy GATE 4th 5th 6th PYRAMIDS Unit
Very STEAMy with reading and writing, too! This unit is loaded with higher order thinking tasks, variety across the curriculum, creative responses, and hands-on learning through building and design. It’s the same sort of stuff you’re used to seeing here, and your kids will love it!
• Level—4th through 6th grade GATE
• Time—about 15 hours
• Materials—start saving cardboard!
Craft sticks and tape or low temp hot glue. Otherwise, common classroom materials.
You’ll get explanations, teacher
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4th - 7th
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PBL Ancient Rome for Google Classroom
These digital activities put your students in the shoes of an Roman creating a product and advertising it in the Forum at Ancient Rome! These online resources will give your students a deeper understanding of Ancient Rome. They are 100% online and can be used on Google Classroom and Google Drive. Ancient Roman Forum is a social studies project based learning activity (PBL) that results in an oral speech advertising to other Ancient Romans. Along the way, students will research, make real-life de
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: PBL Social Studies for Google Classroom
Growth Mindset Activities | GRIT | Perseverance
Looking for ways to cultivate a get-it-done, don't back down, tough as nails, attitude in an interesting and engaging way?This PRINTABLE and Easy PREP resource combines a gritty paper challenge, personality quizzes, gritty tips, and a fun craftivity together as a perfect way to teach a GROWTH Mindset or SELF-Care to your students.If you would like a DIGITAL and PRINTABLE Version of this resource click the link below:Got GRIT? Digital and Printable BUNDLEThe growth mindset activities in this unit
Grades:
5th - 7th
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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Origami Frog Obstacle Course Enrichment - Blended Learning Choice Board STEAM
Can you safely navigate your origami frog through the obstacle course?
The Frog Obstacle Course has elements of STEAM, blended learning, thematic units, and problem-based learning wrapped together to make something 100% so cool!
Here we have kid-built engineering, standards-based independent challenges, and hands-on learning adaptable for your class, grade level, or group.
But wait . . . you have to earn your spot on the “frogstacle course” by completing independent, standards-based activit
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: KID CREATED GAMES Standards-based STEM and Math Games Bundle
THOMAS EDISON ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board
EUREKA! YOU FOUND IT! A ready-to-go, time-saving discovery! Students will love researching and reporting on the life of Thomas Edison as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-on learning in your classroom, and they make a vibrant bulletin bo
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3rd - 7th
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PAUL REVERE ACTIVITIES: 3 Hands-On Biography Projects / Bulletin Board Ideas
The British Are Coming! Forget "One if by land and two if by sea" and try these THREE engaging, time-saving activities. Students will love researching and reporting on the heroic life of Paul Revere as they construct one of three different hands-on projects—an agamograph, a circle book, or a big galoot. Students can create all three projects, or you can add variety to the class’s reports by assigning different projects to different students. These projects make it easy to include art and hands-o
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3rd - 6th
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Harry Houdini Biography | Close Reading Passage | Depth and Complexity Activity
Get to know World Famous Illusionist and Magician, Harry Houdini!Did you know that Houdini passed away on Halloween, October 31, 1926? Many people still reflect on his achievements every year on that dayAs students read through the short biography, they will develop an appreciation for this intriguing man. They will learn about his early years all the way to his final days. Check out the preview for more detailed information.This workshop is 1 ½ + hours of enriching activities that can be comp
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Differentiation | Activities BUNDLE
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
Bonding with Friends: H2O (STEM Rhyming Story + Activity Book w/ Answers, NGSS)
A rhyming STEM story and activity book about the water molecule. This has the science story explaining chemistry, is a coloring book with activity pages including an answer key all in one! A perfect STEM or STEAM activity for kids! This covers science, reading comprehension, art, and poetry all in one lesson that will keep students entertained while learning whether they are physically at school or doing distance learning. Meets NGSS and CCSS standards. Kids will enjoy "Bonding with Friends: H2O
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PreK - 3rd
NGSS:
K-LS1-1
ELA paired passages with informational writing prompt, enrichment, Journaling
I wanted longer reading passages, to build reading stamina in preparation for testing. I created this resource with a paired passage response to reading question format. The resource includes supplemental practice in theme, main idea, summarizing, inferencing, 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: RL5.1, RL.4.1 RL5.2 RL.4.2, RL5.3, RL.4.3 Foundations: RF5.4
Grades:
4th - 6th
ELA Weekly Thematic Unit: Vernal Pools. Research prompt, gifted, homographs
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, summarizing, inferencing, 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
Grades:
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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