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Common Core CCRA.L.3 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
YOU TEACH THE CLASS STUDENT PRESENTATION Any Topic Independent Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP, FULLY-EDITABLE resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a TEACH THE CLASS LESSON PLAN AND PRESENTATION! Simply print out the Student Packet, post the PowerPoint with directions, and GO! This is an excellent presentation option for Genius Hour, Passion Projects, Independent Projects...or any other research project! It includes the following 5 FULLY EDITABLE pages and EDITABLE PowerPoint:Page 1: Student Information PagePage 2: Lesson Plan Planni
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3rd - 12th
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
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3rd - 9th, Adult Education
3rd Grade ELA Marzano Proficiency Scale Posters for Differentiation - EDITABLE
Learning Goals and Scales are the ultimate Standards Based Grading tool! They don't just motivate a Growth Mindset, they define how students can demonstrate mastery. Every learning standard is broken down into 4 levels of Differentiation. These Posters lead students up a progressive learning path that mirrors the way they develop concepts. Aligned to Bloom’s or Marzano’s Taxonomy of cognitive skills. From easiest-hardest: (Recall/Retrieval, Comprehension, Analysis/Application, and Knowledge Util
Grades:
3rd
Project Based Learning Math and Research - Run a Pizza Restaurant PBL Unit
Everyone loves pizza! In this real world Project Based Learning Math unit, students can open and run their own pizza restaurant. This student-centered PBL unit provides differentiation by giving student choice. This OPEN A PIZZA RESTAURANT real-life challenge requires students to use inquiry, critical thinking, and their creative minds during the high-interest cross-curricular [math, social studies, ELA] activities. Students integrate digital learning into the project as they investigate culture
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3rd - 5th
CogAT Practice Test - Verbal Battery - Grade 5 Level 11 - Gifted and Talented
This bundle of my individual listings includes three practice tests that target the CogAT Verbal Battery.1. CogAT Sentence CompletionSentence Completion question type; includes 20 questions similar to the Grade 5 Level 11 testCogAT Practice Test - Sentence Completion - Grade 5 Level 11 Gifted and Talented (teacherspayteachers.com)2. CogAT Verbal AnalogiesVerbal Analogies question type; includes 24 questions similar to the Grade 5 Level 11 testCogAT Practice Test - Verbal Analogies - Grade 5 Leve
Grades:
5th - 6th
Advanced Novel Study: The Mysterious Benedict Society + Digital Student Journal
This bundle includes both the complete Advanced Novel Study for The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart as well as the Digital Student Journal, allowing you to take this novel study paperless! This novel study guide is designed to use with high level 4th and/or 5th grade students, and was specifically designed with gifted students in mind. It could also be used with middle school grades. The level of depth in questioning and discussions will be at teacher discretion based on stude
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3rd - 6th
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Thinking Outside the Box- Using Creative and Critical Thinking Skills
“I cannot teach anyone anything. I can only make them think.” ~SocratesUtilizing this unit, your students will learn higher-order thinking skills including both creative thinking and critical thinking skills. Students will go beyond basic observation of facts and memorization. Through explicit instruction students to become more evaluative, creative and innovative in their thinking. This unit includes multiple teaching methodologies with variations on each for extended application. Through this
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1st - 5th
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Project Based Learning Math & ELA: Open a Coffee Shop With Technology
All of us have our favorite coffee shop. People go to coffee shops to visit with friends and grab a cup of their favorite coffee drink. Now is your chance for your students to open their very own coffee shop. They have an opportunity to create their own menu and more. Students will learn about the history of coffee, open a shop, and solve different math problems."There are some things you need to do so your shop will be a success. It requires you to do some research as you do your planning." Th
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Project Based Learning Math and Economics Activities 10 PBL Units
Advanced Novel Study for The City of Ember
This is an advanced novel study for The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Supplemental related texts to build background knowledge and enhance understanding— Analysis Rubric— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on a universal theme (STRUCTURE)— Additional research/writing prompts— Rigorous Analysis Guides for: Vocabulary, Character, Plot Structure, Symbolism, Setting, and The
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
The History of St. Patrick's Day - US History - Reading Comprehension - Writing
Looking for upper elementary (4th or 5th grades) assortment of activities to enhance your study about St. Patrick's Day? This 53-page resource with real photos is for you! Your students will enjoy learning about who St. Patrick was and why we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in America. Not only that, you will cover multiple objectives during this U.S. History study. For the awesome DIGITAL Google Slides version, go HERE!SAVE OVER 30% when you buy ALL 15 supplemental U.S. History resources in one BU
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: American History Activities - US History BUNDLE
The One and Only Ivan + Views from the Zoo
This bundle contains both our advanced novel study for The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (soon to be a major motion picture!) as well as our depth and complexity deep thinking unit evaluating Views from the Zoo. Using both together helps take students even deeper with the context of the novel, and gives them perspective using depth and complexity tools. The advanced novel study goes way beyond simple comprehension skills and includes: Teacher Guide with ideas for implementationCharact
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3rd - 6th
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Advanced Novel Study for Walk Two Moons
This is an advanced novel study for Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech.Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Supplemental related texts to build background knowledge and enhance understanding— Suggested Answer Key and Analysis Rubric— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on universal theme (CHANGE)— Additional research/writing prompts— Rigorous Analysis Guides for: Vocabulary, Character, Symbolism, Plot Structure,
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4th - 7th
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Comparing Poetry for Gifted & Talented Students with Any Poems - Guided Practice
Use this PowerPoint and modelling worksheets with any poems!Aimed at middle and high school gifted and talented students, this is a full lesson guide for comparing several areas of poetry for two or more poems chosen by the teacher. This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.The slideshow includes built-in discussion prompts and a quick 'language of comparison' starter task to draw students in. The sheets can be used as a cloze activity with st
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Gifted and Talented ELA BUNDLE | Ambitious Reading, Writing and Analysis
Ancient Egypt Project Based Learning with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
This Ancient Egypt project allows students to choose from a list of 21 different choices to research! Includes teacher directions, student directions, Egypt Project Requirements (one hundred point checklist), project idea list, project choice sheet (students choose their top four choices), topic assignment sheet (teacher assigns project to student from their choices), bibliography example sheet, and a peer review sheet for the research paper and for an oral presentation. Students can research to
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4th - 7th
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Advanced Novel Study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
This is an advanced novel study for The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo.Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Section Round Ups focusing on developing Affective Skills— Analysis Rubric— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on universal theme (CHANGE)— Additional research/writing prompts— Rigorous Analysis Guides for: Vocabulary, Character, Plot Structure, and Theme This novel study guide i
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2nd - 4th
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20 Logic Puzzle Bundle Kindergarten and First Grade Great for Enrichment
Critical Thinking for Kindergarten and First Grade! Included in this file are 20 themed logic puzzles made specifically for kindergarten and first graders. Includes 5 winter, 5 Thanksgiving, 5 Christmas and 5 general logic puzzles. All can be printed in color or black and white. They are large, easily visible puzzles for whole groups or small groups. You can print and display them or project them and interact digitally. I usually create logic puzzles for grades 2 and up that require reading. I t
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PreK - 1st
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Middle School ELA Independent Learning Bundle for Teachers - Build Skill Mastery
This Bundle features many of my independent learning products that will allow your middle school students to master English Language Arts Skills. The content is designed to be approachable and easy to understand for middle schoolers so that they can complete it on their own or with the guidance of a parent or tutor. The writing practices utilize the R.A.C.E. writing strategy.Many of the texts feature interesting and exciting topics that middle school students will enjoy. Includes practice with S
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6th - 8th
Building Strong Vocabulary: Sensory Detail MEGA Unit- Digital Resource!!
This is a 6-day CCSS aligned, 130 slides PowerPoint unit plan to teach students how to identify sensory words in the text, and how to use sensory details in their writing. The main purpose of this unit is to teach students why sensory details are important and how to include them in their writing, using a Write From the Beginning model.Each day's lesson includes:standards, objectives, daily agendasdaily reflection questions and discussionshigher-level thinking worksheets and activitiescolorful
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K - 8th
BRAIN TEASERS: Logic Puzzles, Brain Breaks, & Riddles - Volume 3
Everyone loves logic puzzles, riddles, and critical thinking. As featured in the TpT newsletter, expand your students' brain power with this set of Brain Teasers to use as brain breaks for your classroom! These are perfect for distance learning as well!What's Included:Now in Google Drive format!30 different Brain Teasers in 2 great formats - (Worksheets or Google Slideshow)3 worksheets of 10 Brain Teasers each - (to use as handouts or assign in Google Classroom)1 stunning slideshow of 30 Brain
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Not Grade Specific
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Advanced Novel Study for Hatchet
This is an advanced novel study for Hatchet by Gary PaulsonIncluded in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Original Nonfiction texts to build background knowledge— Suggested Answer Key— Pre- and Post-Reading Thinking Frameworks based on essential questions— Additional research/writing prompts— Full Socratic Seminar Guide— Rigorous Analysis Guides for: Vocabulary, Character, Genre, Symbolism, Plot Structure, Settings, and Theme This
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4th - 7th
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HISTORY RESEARCH PROJECT Genius Hour Independent Project Passion Project NO PREP
This easy-to-follow, NO PREP resource gives you everything you need to have your students do a HISTORY RESEARCH PROJECT (Genius Hour/Passion Projects/Independent Projects) and presentations! It includes a 15-page student packet (PDF paper version AND Google Slides version), 3 Interest Inventories/Idea Sheets, 7 Research page options, 2 rubric options, 5 Pages of Teacher Lesson Plans, and a 22-slide PowerPoint to share directions with students each day. The student packet, Lesson Plans, and Power
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Riding Freedom — Hyperlinked PDF project to accompany novel
I want my students to be able to dig deeper into the content of the novels they read, but I understand their own independent searches can leave them frustrated by online content that is beyond their comprehension, is inappropriate, or that presents inaccurate information. I also realize that for many, the daunting task of reading the book is enough, without the additional burden of combing through online search results or reading webpages that lead in the wrong direction.Therefore, this hyperlin
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3rd - 5th
180 Bell Ringer Activities for ELA, GATE, and Special Ed: Fun and Educational
Hello Fellow Educator,Are you looking for some new bell ringer activities to include in your rotation? There are five different PDF’s with 36 slides each. They include the following: 36 Picture Prompts: Teach Sentence Development & Creative Writing36 Undated Sentence Starters for Literature & Current Events36 Weeks of Journal Questions (108 Total Questions with 3 Per Week36 Opportunities for Combining Sentences36 Positive Words for 36 Positive Weeks of SchoolYou can rotate your bell ring
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6th - 12th
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