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Common Core RL.5.6 resources for GATE
Medusa Mythology Activities | Character Description and Point of View
Who has hair of snakes and eyes that can turn you to stone? Medusa, of course! You can spice up your mythology unit or novel study with these engaging literature activities. Grab students’ attention with two different views of this alluring mythical creature.“Medusa,” a humorous poem told in first person, characterizes the Gorgon as a frustrated woman who just can’t do a thing with her hair. Conversely, a brief narrative entitled “The Dreadful Gorgons” provides a third-person account of Perseus’
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5th - 6th
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5th Grade ELA Choice Boards for Reading and Writing - Early Finishers
Fifth grade teachers searching for engaging reading and writing activities, look no further! This resource includes 15 ELA choice boards aligned to common 5th grade ELA topics. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including intervention and enrichment students! These choice boards are perfect for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class. Printable and digital versions are both included, and it's ready to be used!➡️ BUY THIS 5TH GRADE BUNDL
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5th
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Literary Elements Depth and Complexity Frames for Figurative Language ELA
Teaching Literary Elements/Literary Devices or story elements? These Depth and Complexity Frames for English Language Arts will make your life so easy! You'll get 25 frames about reading and language arts ready to print and go! Yep, they're all done for you! Simply choose the topic you want students to explore, print and go! There are 25 frames done for you and ready to use right now to build student skills with analyzing using literary elements.Two of the frames are teaching frames, meaning the
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3rd - 8th
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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5th Grade Choice Boards for Differentiation - Science, ELA, Math, Social Studies
Fifth grade teachers searching for engaging science, math, social studies, and ELA activities, look no further! This bundle includes 15 math choice boards, 15 science choice boards, 15 social studies choice boards, and 15 reading and writing choice boards. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including intervention and enrichment students! These choice boards are perfect for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class. Printable and digital v
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5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS2-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
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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
Blood on the River Socratic Seminar
Kick your class discussions up a notch with this Socratic seminar for Blood on the River! I do it with my gifted students after they have read Elisa Carbone's Jamestown novel Blood on the River, and the discussions are always amazing! This activity includes 15 open-ended, thought-provoking questions guaranteed to get students talking. There are introductory questions about general themes in the novel, specific questions about the novel's characters and events, and closing questions to help stude
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Blood on the River Novel Study Bundle - Printable & Digital
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
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5th - 8th
Also included in: 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
Stories With Loopholes: Vocabulary Practice for Gifted & Talented Students
This activity promotes critical and divergent thinking as students dive deeper into homonyms/multiple meaning words.Students are given a story/riddle that has a multiple meaning word embedded into the text. They must use inferencing skills to draw a conclusion and solve the riddle.The riddles were adapted from Nathan Levy’s, “Story With Holes”. You can implement this engaging activity in a whole group setting or as an early finisher task.Answer key is included!
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2nd - 6th
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Author's Study Using the Icons of Depth and Complexity (CCSS Aligned Grades 4-6)
This product has 12 reader response prompts, in 3 packets, for a total of 36 prompts. Use this as an extended homework assignment, book club/ literature circle prompts, independent class work, or as enrichment for GATE students. These were ideally made for an author's study using three books from the same writer. Alternatively, the first packet can be used on its own.
These prompts align to the following Common Core standards for grades 4, 5, and 6:
RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.6, RL.7, RL.9
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4th - 6th
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See It Clearly: Using Literature to Teach Point of View, Perspective and Tone
This unit uses excerpts from literature to teach the sometimes difficult and abstract concept of point of view, perspective and tone. Students will look at the way the author crafts his/her work to create the personalities of the narrators. Word choice is a large focus of this unit along with thinking critically about how messages are conveyed through characterization.
Excerpts used: Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea, The Wanderer by Sharon Creech and Wonder by R.J. Palacio
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Graph
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4th - 8th
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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
Sled Dog School Novel Companion
Now with digital slides for google drive for in-person or distance learning. This 65+ page novel unit is packed with NO PREP and low prep comprehension, vocabulary, analysis and story elements activities! Perfect for small group, whole group or independent work when reading Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson.As you read Sled Dog School , students will:define and provide examples of important vocabulary in the textthink critically to analyze the textinfer and evaluate character traits compare
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2nd - 6th
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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!
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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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Afternoon of the Elves GATE Unit for Independent Study or Whole Class
Haven’t read this book yet? It is masterfully written!
This is a full GATE unit for Janet Taylor Lisle’s Newbery Honor Book, Afternoon of the Elves. This unit is much more thorough and different from the “STAX” independent reading unit for the same novel available in my store.
This unit includes instructions for independent study, small group, and whole class instruction. The focus for all options is decidedly higher order thinking skills, creativity, extension of the novel’s ideas and them
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4th - 7th
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The Secret Garden - No Prep Novel Study - Literature Circles
This novel study for The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett gives you *24 pages* of student work- including PRE-READING activities, a character trait chart, and historical significance. Everything you need to use this novel in your classroom effectively is included with this resource. Low/No Prep, user-friendly formatting Includes comprehension response activities for every chapter of the book. Use questions to drive instruction, discussion, and a deeper dive into character motivation, aut
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Secret Garden Novel Bundle - No Prep
FREE Blood on the River Novel Choice Board Project
Harness students' creativity as they display their learning with this fun and engaging Blood on the River novel project! After reading the book, students will analyze the novel's plot, characters, conflicts, themes, and especially the historical context by creating a project of their choice - from a persuasive speech to a Jamestown newspaper to a piece of visual art. Whatever they choose, student will be challenged to write about different points of view and look at history with fresh eyes.If yo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Blood on the River Novel Study Bundle - Printable & Digital
Teaching Perspective and Point of View with Because of Mr. Terupt
This activity goes along with the first 7 chapters (personal stories) in the book Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea.
Students explore how life experiences, perception, and tone help shape a character's perspective. The author's craft is also a focus as students discuss how the author writes to form each character's personality.
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Information Collection for the first 21 pages of the book
Discussion Cards
Writing Prompt
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4th - 6th
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The Lemonade Crime Novel Study
Now with digital slides for google drive for in-person or distance learning. This 50+ page novel unit is packed with NO PREP and low prep comprehension, vocabulary, analysis and extension activities! Perfect for small group, whole group or independent work when reading The Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies. Use this Novel Study as a partner for a unit on studying characters in a series. As you read Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies, students will:define and provide examples of important voca
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: The Lemonade War and The Lemonade Crime Novel Studies
The Lemonade War and The Lemonade Crime Novel Studies
Use this bundle of The Lemonade War & The Lemonade Crime digital slides for google drive for in-person or distance learning. This 100+ page novel unit is packed with NO PREP and low prep comprehension, vocabulary, analysis and extension activities! Perfect for small group, whole group or independent work. Use this Novel Study as a partner for a unit on studying characters in a series. As you read The Lemonade War & The Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies, students will:define and provide
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2nd - 5th
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The Lifters Novel Companion
Now with digital slides for google drive for in-person or distance learning. This 35+ page novel unit is packed with NO PREP and low prep comprehension, vocabulary, analysis and story elements activities! Perfect for small group, whole group or independent work when reading The Lifters by Dave Eggers.As you read The Lifters , students will:think critically to analyze the textinfer and evaluate character traitscompare and contrast characterssequence eventsmap the story elementsillustrate cause an
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2nd - 6th
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