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Literary Essay Analysis Writing About Reading 3rd 4th Grade ELA Test Prep

By Think Grow Giggle

Are baby literary essays or extended constructed responses an expectation for your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students? This all-in-one print and digital reading pack is exactly what you need to help your upper elementary students succeed with writing

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Literature, Writing-Essays

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1c, W.5.1d, CCRA.R.3, W.3.1a...

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Summarizing Nonfiction Fiction Graphic Organizer Anchor Chart Summary Worksheets

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Writing summaries for nonfiction and fiction texts just got easier! Help your students write the perfect nonfiction and fiction summaries as they read any book or text with these easy-to-use activities!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"You have literally thought of every

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2, RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2

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Independent Reading Activity Comprehension Questions 3rd 4th Grade ELA Test Prep

By Think Grow Giggle

Looking to build reading comprehension with any book? These 100 questions included will hold your students accountable all year long as they read ANY book! These activities will bring accountability to your readers as they stop and jot their reading

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

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Activities, Google Apps, Centers

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RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1

$5.00

139

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Reading Response Choice Board Independent Work Challenge for Any Book

By Think Grow Giggle

Looking for a digital and print all in one writing about reading choice board that will work for summer reading or in-class accountability that will engage your students that they can use with any book?Help your students write about their reading

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English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

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

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Activities, Google Apps, Centers

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RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.3.6, W.4.1, W.4.2...

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A Bad Case of the Stripes Character Traits Read Aloud Book and Activities

By Think Grow Giggle

Are you looking for the perfect picture book read-aloud for your upper elementary students to analyze character traits? These high-interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work activities are just what you need to accompany read aloud of A

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Back to School

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3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.7

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Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Activities Picture Book Spring May Reading

By Think Grow Giggle

Bring more to your interactive read-aloud time and reading lessons with these high-interest and engaging, interactive read-aloud activity packs complete with guides for reading, writing, and word work activities. The books included are perfect for

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Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4...

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February Read Aloud Point of View Anchor Chart Owl Moon Figurative Language

By Think Grow Giggle

These high interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work activities align with a read-aloud of Owl Moon written by: Jane Yolen. This interactive read-aloud pack includes teaching guides and activities and has everything you need to make the

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.6, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4...

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Winter Read Aloud February Activity The Stranger Making Inferences Reading

By Think Grow Giggle

Are you looking for the perfect picture book to teach inferring? These high-interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work activities align with a read-aloud of The Stranger written by: Chris Van Allsburg. This interactive read-aloud teaching

Subjects:

Literature, Autumn, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.7...

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Stone Fox Novel Study Activities Comprehension Questions Debate

By Think Grow Giggle

This print and digital novel study unit about the popular book, Stone Fox, is standards-aligned and contains teaching points to help your students understand character development (and more) during reading workshop for this well-loved mentor text.

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, W.3.1

$5.00

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Fall Read Aloud and Activity Picture Book Companion Those Darn Squirrels

By Think Grow Giggle

These high interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work activities align with a read-aloud of Those Darn Squirrels written by Adam Rubin. This interactive read aloud has everything you need to make the most of one book!Focus skills for this

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Autumn

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.7

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The Name Jar Back to School Read Aloud Book and Activities

By Think Grow Giggle

Looking for an engaging back-to-school picture book read-aloud and activities to get to celebrate your students' names? You will love these high-interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work companion activities to complete alongside a

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.7

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May Read Aloud Activities Use with Thunder Cake Spring Lesson Plans

By Think Grow Giggle

These high interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work activities align with the read-aloud of Thunder Cake written by: Patricia Polacco. This interactive read-aloud pack includes teaching guides and activities and has everything you need

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Earth Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.7...

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After the Fall Read Aloud Book Activities Growth Mindset Lesson Plans

By Think Grow Giggle

Looking for an engaging back-to-school picture book read-aloud and activities to celebrate growth mindset, setting goals, and overcoming obstacles? You will love these high-interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work companion activities

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Social Emotional Learning

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.7...

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Celebrate Reading Books Literacy Week | First 20 Days of Reading

By Think Grow Giggle

Kick-off the school year and your reading block by creating a community of readers who love to read, talk about books, and celebrate reading!Make planning for the first month of school a snap with this reading guide that will help you focus the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1

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May Read Aloud Activities Use with Miss Rumphius Spring Picture Books

By Think Grow Giggle

These high interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work activities align with the spring themed read-aloud of Miss Rumphius written by: Barbara Cooney, which is just perfect to use for Earth Day activities. This interactive read-aloud pack

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Spring

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.7...

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Snowflake Bentley Winter February Read Aloud Reading Activities Biography

By Think Grow Giggle

These high interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work activities align with a read-aloud of Snowflake Bentley written by: Jaqueline Briggs Martin. This interactive read-aloud pack includes teaching guides and activities and has everything

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3...

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May Read Aloud The Great Kapok Tree Activities Earth Day Reading Lesson

By Think Grow Giggle

These high interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work activities align with the read-aloud of The Great Kapok Tree written by: Lynne Cherry, perfect for Earth Day or any day. This interactive read-aloud pack includes teaching guides and

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Earth Day

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.7...

$4.50

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Too Many Pumpkins Fall Read Aloud and Activity Picture Book Companion

By Think Grow Giggle

These high interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work activities align with a read-aloud of Too Many Pumpkins written by: Linda White. This interactive read-aloud has everything you need to make the most of one high quality picture

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Autumn

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.5, RL.3.7, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.7, RI.3.1, RI.4.1...

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Figurative Language Anchor Chart Posters Review Activities 3rd 4th 5th Grade

By Think Grow Giggle

Looking for figurative language posters to use as anchor charts that are both meaningful and decorative? These informative and cheerful posters are just what you need to help students understand figurative language during April for National Poetry

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

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L.3.5, L.3.5a, L.4.5, L.4.5a, L.4.5b, L.5.5, L.5.5a, L.5.5b, L.6.5, L.6.5a

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Enemy Pie Reading Activities Character Traits Activities Read Aloud

By Think Grow Giggle

Looking for an engaging back-to-school picture book read-aloud and activities to celebrate new friends and friendships? You will love these high-interest and engaging reading, writing, and word work companion activities to complete alongside a

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.7, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.7...

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been a classroom teacher for 18 years. I feel blessed to have taught 3rd graders for 15 years, and most recently fifth grade. I am certified to teach children in grades K-6, and I am also a certified Reading Specialist for grades K-12. Both certifications are for the great state of Connecticut.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love challenging children so they can see how special they are! Activities that I create infuse reading, writing and critical thinking activities. Working in a HOTS school (higher order thinking) has trained me well to always have higher-level concepts in the work I present to my students. By consistently setting high expectations, my students believe they can, and then do! Students who are a part of my classroom can expect to work cooperatively in groups, collaboratively in partnerships, and be prepared to work hard. Of course we have lots of giggles along the way!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Highly Qualified Teacher Status and Certified Mentor Teacher

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

In addition to having a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and American Studies from Western Connecticut University, I hold two Master's level degrees. One is in Educational Technology from Fairfield University, and the other is in Reading Intervention from Sacred Heart University. Additionally, I am currently working towards becoming a Dyslexia Specialist.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Besides being an enthusiastic elementary school teacher, I have two wonderful children who love to keep me on my toes. Together with my husband, the four of us enjoy going to the beach every minute we get! Comments or Questions? Please email me: ThirdGradeGiggles@Gmail.com Third Grade Giggles on Facebook Third Grade Giggles on Pinterest Third Grade Giggles on Instagram

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Higher Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Order of Operations, Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, Physical Education, Computer Science, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, School Counseling, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Handwriting, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Classroom Community, Social Emotional Learning