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Complete Mystery Unit for The Eleventh Hour by Graeme Base

By The GATEWay Gals

The Eleventh Hour: A Curious MysteryThis unit for The Eleventh Hour: A Curious Mystery by Graeme Base was developed with gifted students in mind. The puzzles presented are challenging, engaging, and varied. Along with visual puzzles, there is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.L.5

$5.00

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Advanced Novel Study for Chasing Vermeer using Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

This is an advanced novel study for Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett. Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Schema Building Artwork Reproductions— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Pre- and Post- Thinking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE

$10.00

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Advanced Novel Study for the Westing Game with Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

This novel study was written for gifted fifth graders, and would be most appropriate for children ages 10 and older. The main focus of this unit was to guide students to analyze text on a deeper level, gaining rich understandings of theme and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (1.91 MB)

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Advanced Novel Study: The Mysterious Benedict Society with Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

$10.00

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Advanced Novel Study for The Phantom Tollbooth using Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

This is an advanced novel study for The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Ongoing Student Notes— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Pre- and Post- Thinking Frameworks—

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE

$10.00

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Advanced Novel Study: Charlotte's Web with Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

This novel study was designed for use with gifted second through fourth graders, but could be modified and/or scaffolded to meet the needs to students in grades 2-5. The main focus of this unit was to guide students to analyze text on a deeper

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (1.48 MB)

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Advanced Novel Study for From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

By The GATEWay Gals

This is an advanced novel study for From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg.Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Chapter-by-Chapter Thinking Frameworks— Suggested Answer Key— Pre-

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, GATE

$10.00

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Advanced Novel Study for The One and Only Ivan Using Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

This is an advanced novel study for The One and Only Ivan by Katherine ApplegateIncluded in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Character, Plot, Quotes, and Theme analysis frameworks— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks—

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE

$10.00

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Advanced Novel Study for A Wrinkle in Time using Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

This is an advanced novel study for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle, soon to be a major motion picture! Included in this resource: — Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation — Complete printable student vocabulary booklet with advanced

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE

$10.00

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Advanced Novel Study for The Egypt Game using Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

This is an advanced novel study for The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. Included in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Ongoing Student Notes— Paired Nonfiction texts aligned to the novel— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

GATE

$10.00

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Advanced Novel Study for Rump Using Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

This is an advanced novel study for Rump by Liesl ShurtliffIncluded in this resource:— Teacher Guide with ideas for implementation— Character, Plot, and Theme analysis frameworks— Chapter-by-chapter Thinking Frameworks— Pre- and Post- Thinking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, GATE

$10.00

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Advanced Novel Study: The Mysterious Benedict Society + Digital Student Journal

By The GATEWay Gals

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2...

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Thinking Outside the Box- Using Creative and Critical Thinking Skills

By The GATEWay Gals

“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

Subjects:

Reading, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.10...

$35.00

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Introducing Depth and Complexity with Trade Books

By The GATEWay Gals

This resource is designed to help you introduce Sandra Kaplan's icons of Depth and Complexity using readily available trade books. It includes background information on each icon and trade book, a focus mat on each icon as it relates to a specific

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

Types:

GATE

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (0.96 MB)

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Advanced Novel Study for The City of Ember

By The GATEWay Gals

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, GATE

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4...

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (2.22 MB)

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Fairy Tales with Depth and Complexity and STEM BUNDLE

By The GATEWay Gals

Using this resource, students will critically analyze 12 common fairy tales. Students will explore the themes and lessons utilizing the Thinking Frameworks based on the icons of Depth and Complexity included. A STEM activity is included with each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Engineering

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, GATE, Graphic Organizers

$49.50

$39.60

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Advanced Novel Study: Book Scavenger using Depth and Complexity

By The GATEWay Gals

This novel study guide is designed to use with high level 3rd and 4th 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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (2.26 MB)

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Whodunit Hotel: A Deep and Complex Multidisciplinary Mystery Genre Study

By The GATEWay Gals

Welcome to the Whodunit Hotel! In this multidisciplinary genre study, students will work with a variety of mysteries in order to develop their concept of the genre and literary analysis skills. Students love mysteries, and they readily engage with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Critical Thinking

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Unit Plans, GATE

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2...

$35.00

Digital Download PDF (4.99 MB)

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The Secret Garden Advanced Novel Study

By The GATEWay Gals

This novel study was written for gifted second and third graders, and would be most appropriate for children ages 8 and older. The main focus of this unit was to guide students to analyze text on a deeper level, gaining rich understandings of

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

GATE

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (5.47 MB)

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The BUNDLE: A Deep & Complex Look at Aesop's Fables

By The GATEWay Gals

A Deep and Complex Look at Aesop's Fables with STEM and Logic PuzzlesThis resource is designed to help you introduce Sandra Kaplan's icons of Depth and Complexity using Aesop's fables. It includes background information for the teacher, along with

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

GATE, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

$22.00

$18.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Hi! We are Emily and Anna, the GATE Way Gals! We are full-time professional educators with a passion for gifted education. We have a combined 25+ years in education, ranging through all elementary grades, as well as gifted and instructional coaching specializations. We love writing curriculum and are always on the hunt for the best research base to ensure we are best serving our amazing kiddos. We are glad you are here and hope you find some useful resources!

MY TEACHING STYLE

We are relentlessly focused on differentiating to meet the needs of all students, particularly those who are gifted or high achieving. We believe in a holistic approach, small group instruction, and data-based decision making. Many of our resources are based on the depth and complexity framework and are made with gifted and high-achieving students in mind. We aim for challenge and rigor in our materials!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Published in Teaching for High Potential (NAGC) 2017 Tennessee Association for the Gifted Horizon Award winner 2020 Tennessee Association for the Gifted Curriculum Award Winner Presenters at NAGC, TAG, and district confrerences Co-Presidents, Tennessee Association for the Gifted

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