5th Grade Resources

Verbs Task Cards | Distance Learning | Google Slides & Forms

Informational Text Set {Sea Turtles} | Distance Learning | Google Slides

$6.00

Reading and Writing from 1 text set!

What are monthly text sets?
The monthly text sets are two or more texts based on the same topic. Each monthly text set can be used for both reading and writing. The topic of each text set is high-engaging nonfiction topics. Each text set supports opinion or informational based writing in response to reading.

What is included in each text set?

2 (or more) related informational articles
Reading Comprehension Questions
Writing Prompt to be used with the texts in an essay format
Writing Plan Example
Teacher Example Essay (editable)
Differentiated for Grades 3-5

Sea Turtles
Students read articles about the Sea Turtles. Using the texts, they write an informational essay about the topic.
Standard-based reading comprehension questions help you integrate reading while using the same text you are using in writing.

Try the free text set here:
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These text sets go perfectly with the Informational and Opinion Writing Units:

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Check out the Monthly Text Set Bundle and save up! The bundle includes ALL of the text sets that are currently available.

What topics are included for each month?
The topics included are thematically related to that month. However, the text sets can be used at any time of the year based on your needs.

January - MLK (Opinion Text Set)

February - Equality in Education: Thurgood Marshall & Mary Mcleoud Bethune (Informational Text Set)

March - Ants: Perk or Pest (Opinion Text Set)

April - The Benefits of Bees (Informational Text Set)

May - Sea Turtles (Informational Text Set)

June - Sharks Text Set (Try for FREE here!)

July- Hurricanes Text Set (Informational Text Set)

August - Video Games: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

September - Homework: Harmful or Helpful? (Opinion Text Set)

October- Bats (Informational Text Set)

November - Paid to Play: Should College Athletes be Paid?

December - Polar Bear Problems (Informational Text Set)

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Informational Text Set {Sea Turtles} | Distance Learning | Google Slides

Lucky Charms Math- Find your Pot of Gold

$3.00

This resource offers fraction and decimal activities for you to use on or around St. Patrick's Day. You will need the cereal Lucky Charms for these activities. This resource is appropriate for grades 3-5, but aligns to the 4th Grade Common Core Standards.

MACC.4.NF.A.1 Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (n × a)/(n × b) by using visual fraction models, with attention to how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions

MACC.4.NF.3.6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100.

In the first activity, Find Your Pot of Gold!, students will find the fractional amounts of a set by using tally marks and creating a table.

In the second activity, My Fraction, My Decimal, students will use 10 pieces of Lucky Charms cereal (or 100 depending on the version you would like to use) to demonstrate the relationship from fractions to decimals. Then, plot the decimals and fractions on a number line. This is a wonderful activity to use when introducing decimal/fraction relationships.

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We hope your students enjoy this fun, hands on, St. Patrick’s Day Math activity as much as we do!

Best of luck! ;)

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Lucky Charms Math- Find your Pot of Gold

Multiplication Flash Cards, Quizzes, Brag Badges

$3.00

This Product Includes:
• Mini Flash Cards for Basic Multiplication Facts through 10’s designed to hang on a binder ring (I suggest copying on card stock OR laminating)
• 11 Multiplication Quizzes for each set of facts through the 10’s (20 facts on each quiz)
• 1 Multiplication Quiz containing all the facts through the 10’s (100 facts)
• 11 Brag Badges for students after mastering a set of facts and also for mastering all the facts. These could be worn on a lanyard, a binder ring on their backpack, or however you choose. These are in color and can be printed and laminated to last longer or printed on card stock.
• Student Progress Checklist to keep track of students’ quizzes

About this Product:
This is a resource I designed for my 4th grade classroom after realizing most of my students had not mastered their basic multiplication facts. According to the Common Core Standards, students should master these facts by the end of 3rd grade. As many teachers know, this is sometimes not reality. We moved on to bigger and better concepts in my 4th grade classroom. Their lack of mastery of these facts hindered their ability to master multi-digit multiplication and division, factors and multiples, and working with fractions. Thus, this product was born.
This product contains materials to help and motivate your students to master their facts as well as quizzes to assess students’ progress.

The 100 basic facts are broken down into quizzes on each fact set: 1s-10s. So, students can start with their 1s. This would be the first quiz they take. As they pass each quiz, they move on until passing all the individual quizzes and finally All the Facts. Students use the personal mini flash cards to practice facts at home or when they have extra time during class. Having these on a binder ring makes it less likely cards will get lost or scattered. Hopefully.

The Brag Badges can be used as a reward when students pass a test. If copies or printing in color is an issue for you, you could use the colored versions for passing all the facts. With the flash card printables, there are also smaller versions of Brag Badges that students can place on the binder ring.
Additionally, there are flash cards for 11s, 12s, and a couple of challenge multiplication problems just for kicks.

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Reading Logs {The Bundle}

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Reading Log Bundle

This Reading Log Bundle includes Reading Logs for the entire year! Each of these Reading Logs are sold individually in my store. By purchasing the bundle, you will save over 50%! These Reading Logs are thematic by the month and include the following columns:

Date
Title and Author of Book
Number of Pages
Number of Minutes
Parent Initial

If you have already purchased any of the Reading Logs and would now like to purchase the bundle, please contact me: help@theliteracyloft.com. I would love to work with you to get the rest of this product.

If you are not interested in purchasing the bundle or would like to look more closely at the individual Reading Logs, click on the following link below. Thank you for stopping by!

Individual Reading Log

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Writing Process Signs

$2.00

These writing process signs will help you and your students identify the steps/parts of the writing process as well as keep track of where they are when working on a project and what to do next! Implementing a routine at the beginning of the year will help students be successful as writers throughout the year as well as in the rest of their writing life. These Writing Process Signs come in 3 different designs and patterns (navy & white quarter foil, navy & white stripes, teal & white chevron) If you like the signs, but would like to see them in different colors, please contact me! There are also two “title” posters. {The Writer’s Process and A Writer’s Thinking}

I suggest printing and laminating each of the signs. You may or may not want to use each of the signs. There are slight variations on the steps in the writing process, as a general rule of thumb. Printing on card stock would allow these signs to be more durable, but is not necessary! You could even print and slip into sheet protectors. If you do not have access to a color printer (or find that it is too expensive) simply print in gray-scale.

The signs could be used in several ways...
Writing Center- put signs in sheet protectors and then attach on a binder ring and have students use as a reference.

Bulletin Board- Display in a row above or on a bulletin board or even in the writing center as a reminder of the steps writers go through during the writing process.

Writers’ Tracking System- Use as a way to track your young writers’ status in the writing process. You could do this by connecting the signs using binder rings. Then, hang on a bulletin board and use clothespins with your students’ names or numbers to track where they are in the writing process.

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I look forward to hearing how you implement these in your classroom! Please contact me with any questions, issues, or feedback!
Happy Writing!
-Jessica

2024 Presidential Election Reading Comprehension Bingo 3rd 4th 5th Grade Passages Questions Graphic Organizers Writing Prompts

$3.50

Make learning about the 2024 Presidential Election fun with Reading Comprehension Bingo! Perfect for 3rd, 4th, 5th graders, this no-prep resource combines passages, questions, graphic organizers, and writing prompts to build literacy skills while exploring the election process.

✋ This is part of the Holiday Reading Comprehension Bundle

What's included:

26 versions of bingo cards
24 questions (+ free space)
6 pages of writing prompts and themed paper
6 pages of comprehension questions
5 pages of vocabulary and sort
4 total pages of informational newspaper-style text differentiated passages and questions (3rd grade and 4th/5th grade)
2 pages of graphic organizers for activating prior knowledge
7 pages of answer keys
1 page of election choice board activities
Google Slides + Forms included

✨ Engage your students in learning about elections with this comprehensive resource that integrates reading comprehension, vocabulary practice, and interactive activities. This pack of activities includes differentiated learning passages and questions to meet students at various levels of understanding. Perfect for grades 3-5, this pack makes complex election concepts accessible, engaging, and fun.

✏️ Differentiated Passages and Questions: Two versions of the article (3rd grade and 4th/5th grade) allow teachers to meet students' individual needs. The articles come with three distinct question sets to support varying levels of comprehension. All 3 sets of questions can be used for either article.
✏️ Election Bingo Game: Make learning exciting with 26 Bingo grid versions that reinforce key election concepts through questions and answers, ensuring each student has a unique experience. These are an additional option for questions.
✏️ Vocabulary Practice and Sort: Students engage with election-related terms through word-definition matching activities and vocabulary practice to reinforce key concepts.
✏️ Writing Prompts and Themed Paper: Inspire students to express their thoughts with election-themed writing prompts. Two different options include general and presidential election topics. Themed writing paper is included, so you can display student writing.
✏️ Graphic Organizer for Activating Prior Knowledge: Help students make meaningful connections with a brainstorming web that encourages them to activate prior knowledge about elections before reading the text.
✏️ Election Choice Board Activities: Keep students engaged with a choice board of creative, hands-on activities, including campaign posters, mock elections, and research tasks.
✏️ Google Slides & Forms: Digital options are included for Google Slides & Forms. Directions and links are inside the pdf.

BINGO
The questions are in a bingo-style format. Students read the informational text about the Elections, then they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:
The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place them in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice, and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row: up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or treats to keep track of the questions.

❤️ Why You'll LOVE it:

Differentiated Learning Made Easy: Two versions of passages and four different question sets to support your students.
Interactive and Fun: The Election Bingo game adds excitement while reinforcing key concepts.
Comprehensive Literacy Integration: Includes reading, writing prompts, and vocabulary activities to build essential skills.
Cross-Curricular Connections: Blends social studies with literacy, making complex topics accessible and engaging.

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Classroom Newsletter

$2.00

Communicating with your parents about your classroom happenings is easy-peasy with this editable newsletter! You can send this home weekly, monthly, or whatever works best for you. The template is completely editable, but with titled sections for guidance. You can simply customize for your classroom.

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✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

What is included?

An editable document in PowerPoint with two slides so that you can copy front and back. The following sections are included:

A Note From the Teacher
Upcoming Events
Birthdays
Contact Info
Websites
Reminders

What We're Learning (back)

Reading
Writing
Math
Science
Social Studies
A peak into our classroom! (section for photo)

Fonts used:

The fonts I used are linked below.

KG One More

KG Eyes Open

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KG Blank Space Solid

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Century Gothic

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Happy Notes

$3.00

Positive Notes are a simple and effective classroom management tool.

✋ This resource is included in the discounted Back to School Bundle!

How to Use:

When you want to acknowledge a student’s behavior or effort, simply place a positive note on their desk, in their folder, on their work, or as a sticker!

In order to print the notes, you’ll want to print Page 3 (print as many copies as you want). Then, stick blank Post-Its on each square and insert the pages with the Post-Its attached back into your printer. All of the messages will print directly onto the Post-Its!

To make your life even easier, you can also simply print on colored paper (or plain white) and have these notes ready to simply hand out to students, tape/staple in their agenda, or attach to work/take home folder.

What is included?

template for printing on sticky notes
____ was a Super Scientist today!
____ was a Super Writer today!
____ was Marvelous in Math today!
You Rule!
Write On!
Great job in Writing today!
I had a great day at school!
Thanks for your help today!
I was a good friend today!
I am so proud of you because...
You rock because...
Super Student (check one: respect, responsibility, hardworking)
Your work is out of this world!
Great Group Work Today!
Great Partner Work Today!
What a Bookworm!
A note from your teacher...
Thanks for your positive attitude today!
You had an AMAZING day today!
Way to be a Problem Solver!
I was a big help today!
I did the right thing today!
You have shown so much improvement!
Let's Taco 'Bout your great work!

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If you have any requests for additional notes, please let me know. I am happy to add more. Enjoy!

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Adverbs Task Cards | Distance Learning | Google Slides & Forms

$4.00

This resource is a part of ELA Task Cards Grades 3-5 Bottomless Bundle

This resource includes 36 task cards for Adverbs

36 Task Cards
Answer Sheets
Answer Key
Grades 3-5
Digital Options (Google Slides and Forms)

Standards Addressed:
3rd Grade Standards
L.3.1.A Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
L.3.1.G Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.

4th Grade Standards
L.4.1.A Use relative pronouns (who, whose, whom, which, that) and relative adverbs (where, when, why).

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Pronouns Task Cards | Distance Learning | Google Slides & Forms

$4.00

This resource is a part of ELA Task Cards Grades 3-5 Bottomless Bundle

This resource includes 36 task cards for Pronouns: Personal, Reflexive, and Possessive

36 Task Cards
Answer Sheets
Answer Key
Grades 3-5
Digital Options (Google Slides and Forms)

Standards Addressed:

3rd Grade Standards

L.3.1.A Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.

L.3.1.F Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement.

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Digital Reading Logs | Distance Learning | Google Slides

$3.00

This Reading Log Bundle includes Reading Logs for the entire year! These Reading Logs are thematic by the month and include the following columns in 3 options:

Option A
Date
Title
Author
Pages

Option B
Date
Title
Author
Pages
Minutes
Genre

Option C
Date
Title
Author
Pages
Minutes
Genre
Level
Score

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Individual Reading Log

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Christmas Around the World Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
History of Earth Day Reading
History of Halloween Newspaper Bingo {Informational Text}
Memorial Day & Fourth of July Informational Text {Newspaper Style Bingo}
MLK Day Reading Bingo
Thanksgiving Informational Text (Newspaper-Style Bingo)
Valentine's Day Informational Text
Black History Month Reading Bingo

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Digital Reading Logs | Distance Learning | Google Slides

Presidents' Day Reading Bingo

$4.00

*DIGITAL OPTIONS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect to teach your students about Presidents Day. and may be used over a few days. The text includes a history of Presidents Day, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln.

Bingo
The questions are in a bingo style format. Students read the informational text about Presidents Day, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of bingo.

How to Play:
The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or any treats to keep track of the questions called.

Also Included!
Reading Comprehension Questions: The questions are also in a traditional multiple choice and short answer format. Not all answers are included from the bingo grid and the questions may be slightly different. You would not need to use BOTH formats – pick one or the other.

This product is included in the Reading Comprehension Bingo Holiday Bundle:

You try the free Veterans Day Bingo by clicking here!

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Reading Log {November}

$1.50

We're always thankful for a good book!

This product is a Reading Log for the month of November. The Reading Log includes the following columns:

Date
Title and Author of Book
Number of Pages
Number of Minutes
Parent Initial

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Reading Log {September}

$1.50

****Buy Bundled and Save!!**** You can buy the full set of monthly reading logs by clicking HERE!

Fall back in love with reading! :)

This September Reading Log can be used for nightly reading. The Reading Log includes the following columns:

Date
Title and Author of Book
Number of Pages
Number of Minutes
Parent Initial

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Read Aloud Plans for Each Kindness

$2.00

This resource contains plans for the Read Aloud Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson.

This fun read aloud is perfect to teach treating each other with love and kindness, theme and character change. This document includes notes for the teacher to refer to as you are reading the book. The notes are on squares that can be cut and pasted onto Post-It notes. When placed in the book on the designated pages, your Read Aloud is prepped and ready to go!

Each Post- It square contains either a Think Aloud prompt or Question with an Example Student Response to help guide you in your read aloud. You can use as many or as few as you would like. The last post-it is intended to be blank for you to add any other teaching ideas. The questions can also be used as a formative assessment and are centered around:
• Characters
• Character Relationships
• Activity Breaks

Great to leave in your sub plans!

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Enjoy!
- Erin

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Thanksgiving Homework {Thanksgiving Tic-Tac-Toe}

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Thanksgiving Homework

This Tic-Tac-Toe style homework is a fun way for you and your students to celebrate the season. This one page form comes with 9 squares filled with homework choices that involve conversations with families, helping others, and writing directions for recipes!

This resources also includes 2 templates to help students with the homework choices:

*Make Your Own Thanksgiving Word Search page for students who choose this activity or you might find this to be a fun activity for your classroom.

*Thanksgiving Recipe Template

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We hope this homework provides a fun way for you and your students to mix it up this holiday season!

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Happy Fall!
Jessica & Erin

Thanksgiving Homework {Thanksgiving Tic-Tac-Toe}

End of Year Activities | Distance Learning | Google Slides

$3.00

*A DIGITAL OPTION HAS BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This printable booklet is a fun way for your students to reflect on the school year during the last few days. The booklet totals in 10 pages on the inside with a front and back cover. The pages are copied back to back and then folded to form a booklet which students and families can cherish forever!

Booklet Pages include the following:
{These are the half-sheet pages of the booklet}

Front Cover- Best of 4th Grade! My End of Year Reflection
(The cover page comes in 8 versions K-6 as well as a generic one for any grade level.)
Page 1 - All About My Teacher
Page 2 - People Say the Funniest Things-Speech Bubbles for funny or interesting things people said throughout the year (i.e. teachers, friends, principal, etc.)
Page 3 - Important People (6 Boxes for illustrations &lines for captions, yearbook style format)
Page 4 - Top Ten Things You Should Know That I Loved About This School Year!
Page 5 - Top Ten Things You Should Know About My Teacher
Page 6 - Top Ten Things I Learned This Year
Page 7 - Top Ten Things You Should Know About Our school
Page 8 - Top Ten Moments to Remember
Page 9 - Autographs
Page 10 - Autographs
Back - All About the Author

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I hope you have as much fun as we did! Remember you can earn TPT credits towards future purchases by leaving feedback! I love getting feedback and appreciate you taking the time to do so. Please contact me with any questions or issues you may have.

Happy Teaching!
- Jessica

End of Year Activities | Distance Learning | Google Slides

Writing Process Signs {Calming Blue}

$2.00

These writing process signs will help you and your students identify the steps/parts of the writing process as well as keep track of where they are when working on a project and what to do next! Implementing a routine at the beginning of the year will help students be successful as writers throughout the year as well as in the rest of their writing life. These Writing Process Signs come in a calming blue with clear steps and visually pleasing clip art that will catch the eyes of you and your students. If you would like to see these posters in another color, please email me at help@theliteracyloft.com.

Steps Included
*A Writer's Thinking labels (3 different versions, rectangle, oval, circle)
*Generate Ideas
*Develop & Plan
*Rehearse
*Draft
*Revise
*Edit
*Peer Edit
*Publish
*Celebrate!

Ideas for Classroom Use
These posters come landscape 11 x 8.5. If you are looking for a different format, please email me! I suggest printing and laminating each of the signs. You may or may not want to use all of the signs. In general, there are variations in the steps of the writing process. Printing on card stock would allow these signs to be more durable, but is not necessary! You could even print and slip into sheet protectors. If you do not have access to a color printer, or find that it is too expensive, simply print in gray-scale and you are good to go! Here are some ways I have used writing process signs in my classroom:

*Writing Center- Put signs in sheet protectors and then attach on a binder ring and have students use as a reference.

*Bulletin Board- Display in a row above or on a bulletin board or even in the writing center as a reminder of the steps writers go through during the writing process.

*Writers’ Tracking System- Use as a way to track your young writers’ status in the writing process. You could do this by connecting the signs using binder rings. Then, hang on a bulletin board and use clothespins with your students’ names or numbers to track where they are in the writing process.

Are you looking for something else?
Please email me at help@theliteracyloft.com! I would love to add any words or signs that you use in your classroom.

Are you looking for a different color? I will be adding other versions of this same product with a different color. Please email me if you are looking for something specific!

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I look forward to hearing how you implement these in your classroom! Please contact me with any questions, issues, or feedback! help@theliteracyloft.com

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Happy Writing!
Jessica

Poetry - JUST the Notebook Anchor Charts

$4.00

This is a custom request for just the Poetry Notebook Anchor Charts from my Poetry Writing Unit which you can find here...

Reading and Writing the Language of Poetry

This set includes ONLY the Writing Notebook Anchor Charts listed below. The following description is for the FULL Unit Resources.

The world of poetry is vast and full of variety. Whether you are doing a full on unit or trying to incorporate poetry among other units in your classroom, poetry can be a tool to help you meet students language, comprehension, writing, and even fluency needs. Furthermore, poetry can be integrated into content areas (see acrostic slide). The resources included in this unit can provide you with the tools you need to incorporate poetry into your classroom.

What this Product Includes:

*28 Writing Notebook Anchor Charts: These Anchor Charts are half-size pages (2 on a page) that students can glue inside their writing notebooks to get ideas, as reference sheets, or use for practice throughout the unit.

22 Large Anchor Charts/Slides: These large anchor charts/slides can be used to teach, in a writing center, or as a reference in your classroom. I have used these large charts as part of my lesson by projecting on the SMART board. After the lessons, I printed these off and put them in sheet protectors and on binder rings to use in our writing center. Students could refer to them if necessary or I have also used these to have a small group work on a specific strategy.

Common Core Standards for Teaching Poetry: Unfortunately reading and writing poetry is not explicitly defined by the Common Core Standards. However, I have included grades 3-5 Literature and Language standards that this unit could help you meet with your students. Writing poetry only helps to make children a better reader of poetry.

Suggested Teaching Points: A calendar of suggested poetry teaching points has been included to help with planning and identifying a sequence of teaching points. I suggest immersing students in reading poetry before writing poetry to study the characteristics of poetry and reading like a writer. In the future, I plan to add explicit lessons to this unit as I have done in my Narrative Writing Unit. Please email me if you are interested so that I can send you updates to this unit.

Reading a Poem: This "think sheet" will help students analyze and read a poem for meaning.

Peer Revision Checklist: This checklist can guide students to revise and edit their poems.

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Poetry - JUST the Notebook Anchor Charts

St. Patrick's Day Reading Comprehension Bingo

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*DIGITAL OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* There are directions and links inside the pdf.

This is an informational newspaper-style text perfect to teach your

students about history of St. Patrick’s Day. It may be used over a few days.

BINGO

The questions are in a bingo style format. Students read the informational text about St. Patrick’s Day. Then, they answer questions on the bingo grid. The grid comes in 26 different versions. Having each student use a different version of the answer grid will allow you to reinforce the content of the informational text by playing a game of

bingo.

HOW TO PLAY:

The first page is an answer key, which can be used to play the game of bingo. Cut up each square, place in a Ziploc bag or container of your choice and call out questions. Students must answer the question correctly and have 5 in a row. Up, down, or diagonally. Students can use counters or any treats (like Lucky Charms) to keep track of the questions called.

This resource is part of the Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)

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Figurative Language Task Cards Grades 3-5 | Distance Learning | Google Slides & Forms

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This resource is a part of ELA Task Cards Grades 3-5 Bottomless Bundle

This resource includes 36 task cards for Figurative Language

36 Task Cards
Answer Sheets
Answer Key
Digital Options (Google Slides and Forms)

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Reading Log {December}

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When the weather outside is frightful, a book is so delightful!

This product is a Reading Log for the month of December. The Reading Log includes the following columns:

Date
Title and Author of Book
Number of Pages
Number of Minutes
Parent Initial

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Hoppin' on a Time Line {Elapsed Time}

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This is a Spring - Themed two page (front and back) printable for students to practice using a Time Line in order to calculate elapsed time.

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Science Project Journal {Science Fair Experiment}

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This booklet is an organizational tool for students to plan, set up, and conduct a Science Experiment for Science Fair or it could be used throughout the year for any Science experiment. On each page, there are guiding questions or labels to help students understand what each component means. Please see the preview for pictures of this product put together and in use.

My Science Journal includes:

-Cover Page
-Research Question
-Independent/Dependent Variables Page
-Research Question/Independent/Dependent Variable Page
-Materials Page
-Set-Up Conditions Page
-Directions Page
-Predictions Page
-Real World Uses Page
-Predictions/Real World Page
-Data Collection Page
Graphing Page
Results/Explanation Page
-Explanation Page
-Results Page
-Notes & Observations Page

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Scientific Method Posters

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This resource includes a set of Scientific Method Posters appropriate for Grades 2-5 classroom. The posters come as a set of 9 in 6 different color options. You can mix and match the colors or print as one color set. Please see the preview for examples of each poster and color.

Titles for Posters:
*The Scientific Method
*Observe
*Question
*Hypothesis
*Plan
*Collect Data
*Analyze
*Conclusion
*Communicate

The color options include blue, green, orange, teal, coral, and black.

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- Jessica

Peer & Self Editing Checklist for Writing Narrative

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This product is a checklist meant for intermediate writers in a Narrative Unit. This form allows students a checklist for what is expected in a quality narrative piece of writing. It is meant to be used at the end of a unit before final publication. I have used this in my 3rd grade classroom and was extremely helpful in identifying expectations for my students, as well as promoting partnership conversations based on their writing. This also assisted in assessing their final piece of writing.

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