6th grade math literature circles for Gifted and Talented

Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature

Created by

Add depth and complexity to your instruction with these Critical Thinking Task Cards for Literature! These tasks cards allow students to deeply analyze any fiction reading material through 11 topics of critical thinking: Big Ideas, Rules, Trends, Patterns, Language of the Discipline, Ethics, Relationships Over Time, Details, Unanswered Questions, Across Disciplines, and Multiple Perspectives. You will appreciate the versatility of these task cards; they can be used with almost any text (novels,

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

4th - 10th, Adult Education

Types:

Literature Circles, Task Cards, Centers

Also included in: Depth and Complexity Critical Thinking Task Cards Bundle

Thanksgiving Logic Puzzles, Word Puzzles, Brain Teasers and & More

Created by

Gina Kennedy

"Thanksgiving Word Puzzles, Brain Teasers and Logic Puzzles!" This resource is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving and challenge your students critical thinking skills at the same time! The activities range from hidden word puzzles to logic puzzles, a trivia quiz and much more! Excellent and challenging Thanksgiving brain food for the holidays! Use a puzzle a day before the holidays. Print and go Thanksgiving fun! All new products in my store are 50% off the first 24 hours. Be sure to foll

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Thanksgiving

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: Thanksgiving Math, Reading Writing Bundle For Upper Elementary Students

Book Report Foldable Project: Pop-Up Picture Book with Editable Rubrics

Created by

Christine's Lessons Over Coffee

Are you tired of the same extension projects for independent novel studies or literature circles? Then look no further! This 3D Pop-Up Picture Book Report comes with everything your students will need to create this foldable project. Even the not-so crafty teacher will love making this project! You will only need plain white paper, scissors, glue and coloring tools to create this engaging project. That’s all! Included in this resource:Step by step instructions that will be easy enough for your s

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Projects, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.3

, RL.3.9

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.5.2

...

Also included in: Interactive Foldable Research Project Bundle: Book Report, 50 States & Planets

Enrichment Book Club Pages (literature circle) Depth and Complexity Icons

Created by

Tina's Teaching Treasures

A set of student response pages based on Dr. Sandra Kaplan's 11 icons of Depth and Complexity. Perfect for Gifted or Talented students, or students in need of enrichment activities. The pages are open ended enough to work with any book or story (even movies or plays!) but detailed enough to give students a clear expectation. I used it in my grade 2/3 gifted class as well as for gifted students in my regular grade 6 class, successfully! 11 pages included (1 for each icon!) Fun "Hashtag" Style tit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

5th - 6th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles

Advanced Novel Study for the Westing Game with Depth and Complexity

Created 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 descriptive language. Students will need to think, infer, and cite text evidence to support their answers. They will also need to be organized in their reading approach to keep track of details and clues and solve the mystery.Students will meet objectives f

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

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

Created 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 will be at teacher discretion based on student readiness.In designing this unit, a main focus was guiding students to think deeply about underlying themes, ethical issues, and connections to the real world. Specifically, I want my students to use this

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

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

Socratic Seminars for Elementary Students

Created by

The Socratic Sister

Contains: an explanation of Socratic Seminars, PLUS a pdf of the norms to post on your wall (or digitally), as well as questions to discuss that apply to multiple topics, a reflection activity and "compliment cards." Socratic Seminars are conversations between students where there are questions to be discussed after reading a fiction or nonfiction text, and students are “safe” to share thoughts and ideas without the fear of getting the “wrong answer.” It will help students to increase oral

Subjects:

For All Subjects, Gifted and Talented, Life Skills

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

Novel Study/ Book Report "Exploding Box" Project (For Any Book)

Created by

Christine's Lessons Over Coffee

Creative Book Reports are always a hit with teachers, students, and parents. That's why I created this interactive foldable book report to use in your classroom or with your homeschool children. This Exploding Box Project can be used as an extension menu activity for a novel study, picture book, or literature circle. Your students will be so excited to present what they learned from the book with this hands-on activity. All you will need to create this easy project is scrapbook paper, scissors,

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Projects, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.5.2

...

Storm Boy ~ Colin Thiele ~ Higher Order Thinking NOVEL STUDY

Created by

Mrs B on TPT

This novel study contains 14 pages of questions (41 questions in total) plus 8 final activities to do at the end of the story. The questions ALL involve higher order thinking, and most questions involve multiple parts. All questions are purposeful- none are there to just fill time!! As such, the novel study is perfect for gifted and talented students/classes, though can still be used effectively in mainstream classes as well.The questions are based on Bloom's Taxonomy, First Steps Reading Str

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Grammar, Literature

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

The Westing Game Novel Study: Activities & Questions to Improve Comprehension

Created by

Brenda Kovich

Support comprehension of The Westing Game (and have some fun!) A detective's journal helps kids keep track of tenants, the obituary, paired heirs, and clues. Additional activities and discussion questions foster understanding of this complex puzzle-piece mystery novel. These resources were created to address a specific need in my classroom. Although I taught a class of high ability students, some just didn't get the outcome of this book. When, however, they analyzed specific details and discusse

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.5.1

, RL.6.1

Also included in: 5-Week Mystery Unit - Fun Detective Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade

The Tale of Despereaux ~ A Novel Study

Created by

marsha

"Come closer, dear reader. I am telling you a story..." This product is a complete novel study over the beloved book "The Tale of Despereaux". Complete with comprehensive questions over each chapter, reader's responses to go along with your Reading Workshop, and numerous enrichment activities to enhance your student's reading. Perfect for grades 3-6. Created by Marsha Templeton. Activities include: Create you own Coat of Arms Character Cards Inference Cards Make a Tapestry Dungeon Researc

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Gifted and Talented, Reading

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Projects, Literature Circles

Roald Dahl's "Matilda" Chapter by Chapter Novel Study- Higher Order Thinking

Created by

Mrs B on TPT

This novel study is organised into the 21 chapters of the book. Each chapter has 7-18 questions, all of which elicit higher order thinking (no lower-order questions such as what, who, where etc are included). The novel study was developed by me for use with my Grade 1/2 gifted and talented class but would also be useful for both mainstream and gifted/talented classes from Grades 3-5. I do not include spaces for answers, as this allows you to differentiate... you might expect a 1 sentence answ

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord/CCSS Novel Study

Created by

The Zoo Librarian

This is a close reading guide to the book In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. In Bette Bao Lord's beautiful story of immigration and assimilation, Shirley Temple Wong must learn to make friends and find her way in a country that, at first, does not make much sense to her. Once she finds the perfect role model, life gets a little easier.As close reading is such an important part of the Common Core, students need to be taught to be analytic as they read texts. This unit includes close rea

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Gifted and Talented, Special Education

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Homeschool Curricula, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

EDITABLE Reading, Writing, Math Stations | Rotations | Workshop Slide Templates

Created by

Wildflowers and Wonder

Use these Editable Student Rotation Google Slide Templates for your classroom this year! Simply customize your student names, activities, and timer to implement successful transitions during your rotation time.What's Included:30 ready to use templatesOptions of 2 or 3 rotations4 Groups (editable)Timers included on each slideTimer options of 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes (video included on how to add your own)Clipart Icon SlideTitles included: "Stations" "Rotations" "Workshop" "Math Rotations" "Math W

Subjects:

Math, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Nim's Island by Wendy Orr - Higher Order Thinking Novel Study

Created by

Mrs B on TPT

This novel study is organised into the 16 chapters of the book. Each chapter has 7-12 questions, all of which elicit higher order thinking (no lower-order questions such as what, who, where etc are included). BONUS- A page with suggested teaching guidelines and a series of short "Final Activities" is included.The questions are informally based on Bloom's Taxonomy and The Williams Model. They also meld nicely with many strategies from C.A.R.S, First Steps and The Maker Model. The novel study

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles

The BFG Higher Order Thinking Novel Study

Created by

Mrs B on TPT

The novel study is organised into the 24 chapters of the book. Each chapter has 2-6 questions, all of which elicit higher order thinking (no lower-order questions such as what, who, where etc. are included). The questions are informally based on Bloom's Taxonomy and The Williams Model. They also meld nicely with many strategies from C.A.R.S, First Steps and The Maker Model. This novel study was developed for use with my Grade 1/2 gifted and talented class but would also be useful for both mainst

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

Literature Circles Bundle With Depth and Complexity

Created by

Teaching With Heart Forever

This Literature Circles Bundle With Depth and Complexity will be a great resource when implementing literature circles in your classroom. A literature circle is a small group instructional approach with structure, high expectations, and rigor. ****This file comes with editable products! (Need PowerPoint to edit)**** Depth and Complexity will help your students dig deeper in their learning and think in more complex ways. This product encompasses the 11 elements of Depth and Complexity that were

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

GATE, Literature Circles

Listening and Following Directions - Math

Created by

Resources From Rachel

This product is filled with worksheets that promote building listening skills and following directions. These worksheets are for whole group, small group, or independent. Depending on the students level of independence, it can be for independent or teacher prompted instruction. These are great self-explanatory sheets that are good to leave for substitutes. This is the MATH Edition.This product is also available as part of a discounted bundle in my store: Listening and Following Directions BUNDL

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Math, Special Education

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Literature Circles

Also included in: Listening and Following Directions - BUNDLE

Charlotte's Web Higher Order Thinking Novel Study Questions

Created by

Mrs B on TPT

This novel study is organised into the 22 chapters of the book. Each chapter has 2-8 questions, ALL of which elicit higher order thinking (no lower-order questions such as what, who, where etc are included). The questions are informally based on Bloom's Taxonomy and The Williams Model. They also meld nicely with many strategies from C.A.R.S, First Steps and The Maker Model. This novel study was developed by me for use with my Grade 1/2 gifted and talented class but would also be useful for both

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

Pi Day Crown

Created by

Teaching With A Spice

Pi Day Activity for Elementary, Middle or High school! Yes, the big kids love crowns too! Celebrate in style with this fun Pi Crown. This crown is part of a bundle: Click here for Pi Day Elementary Click here for Pi Day Middle or High Packet includes: Two Pi Crowns (Elementary and Middle/High) ★RHYME TIME Week Graphing Goldfish ★RHYME TIME Addition Color by Number ★RHYME TIME Multiplication Color by Number ★RHYME TIME Equivalent Fractions Color by Number ★RHYME TIME Emergent Reade

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Math

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Editable Year-Long Idioms Activity Book | Distance Learning

Created by

A Perfect Blend

Figurative language can often be difficult for students to learn. This activity book is designed for students to complete one page each week for an ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR! As the students complete the pages, they will become more familiar and knowledgeable with popular idioms that are used everyday. Each page allows for the students to draw a picture of the idiom, identify the literal meaning and use the idiom in a sentence. The "Think & Share" prompts at the bottom of each page, allow the stude

Subjects:

Gifted and Talented, Literature, Speech Therapy

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Interactive Notebooks

Small Group Toolkit | Teacher Resource | Data Collecting

Created by

Alexia's Classroom

Small group toolkit for all grades to change the way you plan for small groups, make it easier, more organized, and consolidate your data collection!There are so many fabulous resources in this small group kit! Planning and executing small group instruction can be incredibly stressful for teachers. It adds another layer of responsibility and planning, and let’s face it, we do a lot of work! This resource takes ALL of the planning and organization to another level, and makes it SO much easier fo

Subjects:

Back to School, Math, Reading

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Professional Documents, Literature Circles, Professional Development

Also included in: Reading Teacher Toolkit Resource Bundle! | ELA Teacher Essentials

Student Run Newscast PBL (5 lesson plans, 5 news segments, 23 student jobs)

Created by

PreK-12 Instructional Coaches Corner

Student Run Newscast Project Based Learning This resource is a bundle of my 5 New Segment Project Based Learning Enrichment Packets, complete with job descriptions, graphic organizers and the writing process. Each one is centered around completing a news segment that when put altogether, creates a complete classroom news broadcast. Each segment includes engaging tasks, graphic organizers, informative writing lessons and research strategies that give students a voice and choice in their i

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Math, Science

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Research, Simulations, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.4

, RI.3.5

...

GOOGLE RESOURCE Bundle - EVERY Google Resource in my Store - Distance Learning

Created by

EdTech That Clicks

If you teach grades 2-5 and use digital resources (either in the classroom or for distance learning), this will give you a huge variety of products to use.This is a growing bundle of EVERY GOOGLE RESOURCE that I have available in my store. As new resources are created, they will be added to this bundle and you will get them for free.These 89 resources cost $353.50 if purchased separately. Buying this bundle saves you 30%, the absolute cheapest way to get all of these products!Click the products

Subjects:

Math, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

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6th grade math literature circles for Gifted and Talented

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