This resource is now part of a Growing Bundle. Click HEREto save over 33% by purchasing the Growing Bundle. As part of the bundle, you will receive this month and the future upcoming months of the Good Morning, Sunshine! Monthly Morning Work for 5th Grade
This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up in the morning. The math is aligned to 5th Grade Common Core Standards and intended to be a review. If you teach 6th grade, this might also work for you depending on your students’ needs.
This set contains 5 weeks of Spring-Themed math morning work for the month of April. The morning work is focused on Math with a sprinkle of Science, a pinch of grammar, and a dash of Daily/Weekly Updates to keep your students engaged and open doors for conversations.
Each week follows the same routine. The focus for each day was created based on fundamental needs I noticed in my classroom of 4th graders: Multiplication & Division, Number Sense, & Fractions (including Fractions & Decimals) While these are not the only areas addressed, they are the main focus. Because this has worked so well in my classroom of 4th Graders, I was inspired to create a 5th Grade Morning Work.
Each week follows the same routine and structure.
Multiplication Monday- Problems are centered around Multiplication.
Base Ten Tuesday- All about the Base of our Number System. These problems are centered around our number system and place value.
Wordless Wednesday- No Word Problems! Students have 3 problems without words.
Throwback Thursday- Review Day! Other days may offer a review problem, but Thursdays have problems that may come from 4th grade or the beginning of the year. I also added problems from other standards such as Measurement, Data, and Geometry. There is also a short paragraph in which students Box the Verbs, Circle the adjectives, and Underline the nouns. They might also do some sort of language and grammar activity such as editing a sentence or answering a question after reading a short paragraph related to Social Studies or Science.
Fraction Fun Friday- Nothing says Fun Friday like Fractions! There is always a need to review fractions. By keeping it short, sweet and including a fun personal question, this may help build your students’ confidence in fractions while also keeping it fresh.
I created this morning work series in my 4th grade classroom because I saw a need to continuously review these key areas. By following this same structure each week, students know what to expect while they are also building their confidence in these essential math areas. I have also found several other benefits from this morning work routine:
*Routine!-My students knew exactly what to do when they come in the classroom. Also, if I needed a few extra minutes due to meetings or other housekeeping duties, I knew my students were spending that time working on essential math skills, not just “busy work.” The morning work is meant to be short and sweet, skill practice, plus engaging.
*Short and Sweet- There are only a few problems so it shouldn’t take longer than 10 minutes. This will also let you know if students are still having difficulty with a certain skill.
*Fewer Copies- Only one sheet of paper for the whole week! (Copy front and back)
*A Weekly Grade-My students know this and do not want to do the work for homework or have a poor grade. This helped get them started right away in the morning. I also go over the problems each morning and allowed students to fix their work before turning it in. In my opinion, this is beneficial because it keeps the students engaged as we go over it, ESPECIALLY if they had difficulty with it. This was also beneficial for students because if they paid attention and “added on to their thinking,” they can earn a good grade that will be added weekly. For students that already struggle, this is confidence building and motivating.
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.
This ELA + Math Morning Work is available for the following grade levels:
I hope this resource works for you! Please be sure to follow us so you get the email when the rest of this series comes out! You can contact us at help@theliteracyloft.com
~Erin and Jessica
Math Morning Work 5th Grade {January} I Distance Learning I Google Apps
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This resource is now part of a Growing Bundle. Click HEREto save over 33% by purchasing the Growing Bundle. As part of the bundle, you will receive this month and the future upcoming months of the Good Morning, Sunshine! Monthly Morning Work for 5th Grade.
This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up in the morning. The math is aligned to 5th Grade Common Core Standards and intended to be a review. If you teach 6th grade, this might also work for you depending on your students’ needs.
This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up in the morning. The math is aligned to 5th grade Common Core Standards and intended to be a review.
This set contains 5 weeks of Winter - themed math morning work for the month of January. The problems are thematic around Winter, New Year's Celebrations, Martin Luther King, Jr., & Arctic animals. The morning work is focused on Math with a sprinkle of Science, a pinch of grammar, and a dash of Daily/Weekly Updates to keep your students engaged and open doors for conversations.
Each week follows the same routine. The focus for each day was created based on fundamental needs I noticed in my classroom of 4th Graders: Multiplication & Division, Number Sense, & Fractions (including Fractions & Decimals) While these are not the only areas addressed, they are the main focus. Each week follows the same routine and structure.
Each week follows the same routine. The focus for each day was created based on fundamental needs I noticed in my classroom of 4th graders: Multiplication & Division, Number Sense, & Fractions (including Fractions & Decimals) While these are not the only areas addressed, they are the main focus. Because this has worked so well in my classroom of 4th Graders, I was inspired to create a 5th Grade Morning Work.
Each week follows the same routine and structure.
Multiplication Monday - Problems are centered around Multiplication.
Base Ten Tuesday - All about the Base of our Number System. These problems are centered around our number system and place value.
Wordless Wednesday - No Word Problems! Students have 3 problems without words.
Throwback Thursday - Review Day! Other days may offer a review problem, but Thursdays have problems that may come from 4th grade or the beginning of the year. I also added problems from other standards such as Measurement, Data, and Geometry. There is also a short paragraph in which students Box the Verbs, Circle the adjectives, and Underline the nouns. They might also do some sort of language and grammar activity such as editing a sentence or answering a question after reading a short paragraph related to Social Studies or Science.
Fraction Fun Friday - Nothing says Fun Friday like Fractions! There is always a need to review fractions. By keeping it short, sweet and including a fun personal question, this may help build your students’ confidence in fractions while also keeping it fresh.
I created this morning work series in my 4th grade classroom because I saw a need to continuously review these key areas. By following this same structure each week, students know what to expect while they are also building their confidence in these essential math areas. I have also found several other benefits from this morning work routine:
*Routine! - My students knew exactly what to do when they come in the classroom. Also, if I needed a few extra minutes due to meetings or other housekeeping duties, I knew my students were spending that time working on essential math skills, not just “busy work.” The morning work is meant to be short and sweet, skill practice, plus engaging.
*Short and Sweet - There are only a few problems so it shouldn’t take longer than 10 minutes. This will also let you know if students are still having difficulty with a certain skill.
*Fewer Copies - Only one sheet of paper for the whole week! (Copy front and back)
*A Weekly Grade - My students know this and do not want to do the work for homework or have a poor grade. This helped get them started right away in the morning. I also go over the problems each morning and allowed students to fix their work before turning it in. In my opinion, this is beneficial because it keeps the students engaged as we go over it, ESPECIALLY if they had difficulty with it. This was also beneficial for students because if they paid attention and “added on to their thinking,” they can earn a good grade that will be added weekly. For students that already struggle, this is confidence building and motivating.
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.
This ELA + Math Morning Work is available for the following grade levels:
I hope this resource works for you! Please be sure to follow us so you get the email when the rest of this series comes out! You can contact us at help@theliteracyloft.com
~Erin and Jessica
Math Morning Work 5th Grade {December} I Distance Learning I Google Apps
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This resource is now part of a Growing Bundle. Click HEREto save over 33% by purchasing the Growing Bundle. As part of the bundle, you will receive this month and the future upcoming months of the Good Morning, Sunshine! Monthly Morning Work for 5th Grade
This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up in the morning. The math is aligned to 5th Grade Common Core Standards and intended to be a review. If you teach 6th grade, this might also work for you depending on your students’ needs.
This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up in the morning. The math is aligned to 5th grade Common Core Standards and intended to be a review.
This set contains 5 weeks of Holiday-themed math morning work for the month of December. The problems are thematic around Winter, Cookies, Elves, & a few others. The morning work is focused on Math with a sprinkle of Science, a pinch of grammar, and a dash of Daily/Weekly Updates to keep your students engaged and open doors for conversations.
Each week follows the same routine. The focus for each day was created based on fundamental needs I noticed in my classroom of 3rd graders: Multiplication & Division, Number Sense, & Fractions (including Fractions & Decimals) While these are not the only areas addressed, they are the main focus. Each week follows the same routine and structure.
Each week follows the same routine. The focus for each day was created based on fundamental needs I noticed in my classroom of 4th graders: Multiplication & Division, Number Sense, & Fractions (including Fractions & Decimals) While these are not the only areas addressed, they are the main focus. Because this has worked so well in my classroom of 4th Graders, I was inspired to create a 5th Grade Morning Work.
Each week follows the same routine and structure.
Multiplication Monday - Problems are centered around Multiplication.
Base Ten Tuesday - All about the Base of our Number System. These problems are centered around our number system and place value.
Wordless Wednesday - No Word Problems! Students have 3 problems without words.
Throwback Thursday - Review Day! Other days may offer a review problem, but Thursdays have problems that may come from 4th grade or the beginning of the year. I also added problems from other standards such as Measurement, Data, and Geometry. There is also a short paragraph in which students Box the Verbs, Circle the adjectives, and Underline the nouns. They might also do some sort of language and grammar activity such as editing a sentence or answering a question after reading a short paragraph related to Social Studies or Science.
Fraction Fun Friday - Nothing says Fun Friday like Fractions! There is always a need to review fractions. By keeping it short, sweet and including a fun personal question, this may help build your students’ confidence in fractions while also keeping it fresh.
I created this morning work series in my 4th grade classroom because I saw a need to continuously review these key areas. By following this same structure each week, students know what to expect while they are also building their confidence in these essential math areas. I have also found several other benefits from this morning work routine:
*Routine! - My students knew exactly what to do when they come in the classroom. Also, if I needed a few extra minutes due to meetings or other housekeeping duties, I knew my students were spending that time working on essential math skills, not just “busy work.” The morning work is meant to be short and sweet, skill practice, plus engaging.
*Short and Sweet - There are only a few problems so it shouldn’t take longer than 10 minutes. This will also let you know if students are still having difficulty with a certain skill.
*Fewer Copies - Only one sheet of paper for the whole week! (Copy front and back)
*A Weekly Grade - My students know this and do not want to do the work for homework or have a poor grade. This helped get them started right away in the morning. I also go over the problems each morning and allowed students to fix their work before turning it in. In my opinion, this is beneficial because it keeps the students engaged as we go over it, ESPECIALLY if they had difficulty with it. This was also beneficial for students because if they paid attention and “added on to their thinking,” they can earn a good grade that will be added weekly. For students that already struggle, this is confidence building and motivating.
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.
This ELA + Math Morning Work is available for the following grade levels:
I hope this resource works for you! Please be sure to follow us so you get the email when the rest of this series comes out! You can contact us at help@theliteracyloft.com
~Erin and Jessica
Back to School Booklet {First Week Activities for Grades 2-5} | Distance Learning | Google Slides
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This printable booklet is a wonderful way to get to know your student as well as build culture and classroom community throughout the first week of school. There are 6 total pages for the booklet. Each of the following activities are on a half sheet of paper. The booklet-style format may help you save paper and also provide a final small project for display at Open House. The activities included in the booklet are:
•Me, the ___ Grader! - There are 4 of these pages for each grade level 2-5. Students can draw a photo of themselves, or a favorite book in the box, or any other creative illustration.
•The Basics of Me - An all about me page, with another spot for a selfie!
•My Family - Students draw and write about their family.
•Interest Inventory - This is a useful tool to find out more about what your students care about!
•The Way I Work - This is a tool for students to reflect on the way they learn best, which will also help you identify students’ learning styles.
•Classroom Scavenger Hunt - Students identify the basics of the classroom and where to find things like tissues and the pencil sharpener.
•Class Birthdays - Students list who has birthdays each month. You can use this information to create a class chart or bar graph.
•The Reader in Me - A Reading Inventory/Survey
•The Mathematician in Me - A Math Inventory/Survey
•A Good Classmate (Is, Says, Does, Thinks) - This 4 Square chart can help you and your students generate a class chart and open the doors for discussions of what it takes to be a good classmate.
•A Good Teacher (Is, Says, Does, Thinks) - This 4 Square chart can help you and your students generate a class chart and open the doors for discussions of what it takes to be a good teacher.
•My Class - (Back Cover) A reflection 3-2-1 Style Students draw a picture and/or write the name of 3 New Classmates, 2 Questions I Still Have, and 1 Thing I am Really Excited About
The first week of school is a busy one! Hopefully, this booklet will keep your students engaged, provide opportunities for you to get to know your students, and help build the classroom community that is oh so important at the beginning of the year! An added bonus is that all of the getting to know you activities are in one place, rather than the piles of paper!
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This mini unit includes resources to introduce or reviewthemeto your 4th and 5th graders. Teaching theme is crucial because it fosters critical thinking, deepens reading comprehension, and helps children make connections between literature and their own lives. This unit includes book recommendations, graphic organizers, reading comprehension passages & questions, exit slips, and activities. All activities are available in a print and digital format.
1. Google Slides/PowerPoint:This is an interactive teaching presentation to teach theme.The Google Slides and PowerPoints help you teach or review the skill. There are three versions included in both PowerPoint & Google Slides. The slide presentation is organized so that you can use the I Do, We Do, You Do method:
Model the Skill
Let's Try It! (Active Engagement)
Independent Practice (Exit Slip)
Version 1: (Teaching Slides)These slides include transitions so that you can discuss the answers before they appear. The answers are also in the notes section of the slideshow.
Version 2: (Student Slides) These slides can be used if you are teaching virtually or if you want to use this as a review and have students complete on their own.
Version 3: (Answer Key) This slide has all the answers.
4.Graphic Organizers:common themes, multiple themes, themes across stories, theme: finding evidence, step-by-step theme, thinking about theme, revealing the theme
5.Theme Posters:The following theme posters are included: theme, theme topics vs. statements, revealing the theme, common themes. The posters come in different colors: red, teal, black and white)
6.Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions:total of 5 with a focus on theme
7.Exit Slips:There are 5 exit slips with a variety of questioning about theme in multiple choice or short response format. They print 2 per page and are also available in Google Forms.
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🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.
Give students a parents a snapshot of your classroom with this Back to School Brochure. The brochure is a trifold with an EDITABLE front and back. Three different versions are included with an example of information that you might provide. Grade levels include Kindergarten - 6th Grade
Sample Information Included (a blank editable version is also included)
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This packet contains 60 pages (!!!) of activities that include ELA, Math, Science, & Social Studies. This is a 20 day (4 Weeks) Independent Learning Packet. This packet can be used in the following ways:
sub plans
supplement curriculum
homework
center practice
small group practice
school closings
Please see the table of contents inside the preview for the skills covered. The subjects include ELA (Reading, Grammar, and Writing), Math, Science, Social Studies, and Health.
Answer Keys are in a separate file.
Links and description for digital instructions.
⭐️Please note that there are some overlaps with Science, Social, Studies, Health content for Grades 4-5⭐️
What’s included in this packet:
ELA
Character Traits
Character Feelings
Character Traits II
Winter Camping
Spelling Sort Short Vowels
Context Clues
Complete Sentences
Writing Summary
Main Idea
Spelling Sort Long Vowels
What’s the Problem?
A Crabby Camping Trip
Articles: A or An?
Ordering Sentences
Vowel Sounds /ü/, /u/, /°u/
Coordinating Conjunctions
What’s the Meaning?
THEMEssage
Making Inference
Vowel Sounds /är/, /âr/, /ôr/
Math
Value of a Digit
Place Value
Decimal Place Value
Marshmallow Multiplication
S’more Multiplication
S’more Multiplication II
Expanded Form
Writing Numbers: Word Form
Standard Form
Division is a HOOT!
Division is a HOOT! II
Happy Hiker Addition
Happy Hiker Subtraction
Camping Comparisons
Camping Problems
Writing Numbers
Associative Property
Associative Property II
Distributive Property
Powers of Ten
Social Studies/Science/Health
Five Oceans
Seven Continents
Major Waterways of the United States
Mountains of the United States
Caves
Geography Tools
The Scientific Methods
Think Like a Scientist
Jobs in Science
Jobs in Science II
What is Engineering
Information Technology
School Bus Safety
Conflict Resolution
Leadership
Determination
Technology and Health
Self-Control
What is Geography
Drawing Conclusions
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Informational Text Set {Hurricanes} | Distance Learning | Google Slides
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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
Hurricanes Students read articles about Hurricanes. 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.
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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.
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Informational Text Set {The Benefits of Bees} | Distance Learning | Google Slides
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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
The Benefits of Bees Students read articles about the benefits of bees. 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: https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet
These text sets go perfectly with the Informational and Opinion Writing Units:
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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.
Opinion Text Set {Homework} | Distance Learning | Google Slides
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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
Homework: Helpful or Harmful? Students read 2 articles and a poem about the positive and negative effects of having homework. Using the texts, they write an opinion essay in which they give their opinion about whether having homework are helpful or harmful. 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:
https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet
These text sets go perfectly with the Informational and Opinion Writing Units:
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.
Check out theMonthly Text Set Bundleand 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.
This product comes with 24 colorful Camping-Themed Task Cards for practicing multiplication and division. The Task Cards support the following 4th Grade Standards:
MACC.4.NBT.2.5 Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic.
MACC.4.OA.1.3 Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems.
You may also be able to use these cards as an extension for 3rd grade students or as a review for 5th grade students.
They can be printed in color or as grayscale black and white. I suggest laminating the cards and printing on card stock so they will last longer. However, I used these another way as well and printed on regular 8.5 x 11 paper and then laminated. This worked perfectly fine if you do not have card stock handy.
After laminating, you can use a book/binder ring to attach the cards. They can then become part of your Math Center as a rotation, small group, tutoring, or for review. Another suggestion for using this is to not expect students to complete all of the cards, especially your struggling students. A blank Answer Sheet is included that students can just write the number for each problem. This is wonderful to use as an early finisher task. If you decided to print Black and White, these problems could also be glued in students’ math journal.
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I hope you enjoy this product as much as we did! Please contact me with any questions!
We're Buggin' Out for Fractions, Decimals, and Money!
This product includes…. *4 Journal Problems using Fractions, Decimals, and Money *11 Printable Practice Pages {mostly bug-themed}
The problems align to the following 4th Grade Common Core State Standards for Fractions, Decimals, and Money.
MACC.NF.3.6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100.
MACC.4.NF.3.5Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100, and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100.
MACC.4.MD.1.2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances, intervals of time, liquid volumes, masses of objects, and money, including problems involving simple fractions or decimals, and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale.
MACC.4.NF.3.7 Compare two decimals to hundredths by reasoning about their size. Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two decimals refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons with the symbols >,+, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual model.
Each journal problem and printable page has an "I can…" statement to support your teaching and students' learning. Please see the table of contents for the listing of each page and journal problem included.
In my 4th grade classroom, I often introduce the lesson or new concept with a journal problem. We unpack the problem by Boxing the Math Words, Circling the Question, Underlining the Key Details of the Problem, and Envisioning the Problem.
Students may try to solve with a partner, or I may use the problem to teach my students. Then, we make notes or charts about the skill in our notebook. See an example below.. If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or feedback, please email me at Jessica@theliteracyloft.com
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**This product has been updated as of 10/28/15 to include 2 additional Mixed Review Printable Practice Pages and a Dividing by Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands Page**
This resource contains 6 Halloween - Themed Multiplication Journal Problems and 14 Printables for multiplying up to 4 digit numbers. The journal problems can be used to teach a skill and the practice pages can be used for independent or partner practice. Inside the folder, you will find two documents. One document contains the Journal problems and 2 additional half-size pages for multiplying using the distributive property. The half-size pages could be used as a formative assessment or any way you choose. I used these pages when we first began our multiplication unit to be sure students could use the distributive property with and without models. There is a journal problem for each of the following skills:
• Multiplying 1 digit x 2 digit number using the distributive property • Multiplying 1 digit x 3 digit numbers using a model • Multiplying 1 digit x 3 digit numbers • Multiplying 1 digit x 4 digit numbers • Multiplying 2 digit x 2 digit numbers with tens • Multiplying 2 digit x 2 digit numbers
The second document contains printable practice pages for the same skills and more. The printables are a combination of word problems and numbers only. There are 8 similar pages that are simply 2 different versions of the same page. Four of the pages have a model for students to use and the other four do not. This document contains the following practice pages:
• Multiply Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands Word Problems {Monster Multiplication} • Multiply Tens, Hundreds, and Thousands-Using Patterns {Monster Multiplication} • Estimate Products 1 digit x 2 digit {Monster Match} • Estimate Products 1 digit x 3 digit {Monster Match} • Estimate Products 1 digit x 4 digit {Monster Match} • Estimate Products 2 digit x 2 digit {Monster Match} • Multiply 1 digit x 2 digit with model {Multiplication Spooktacular} • Multiply 1 digit x 2 digit without model {Multiplication Spooktacular} • Multiply 1 digit x 3 digit with model {Multiplication Spooktacular} • Multiply 1 digit x 3 digit without model {Multiplication Spooktacular} • Multiply 1 digit x 4 digit with model {Multiplication Spooktacular} • Multiply 1 digit x 4 digit without model {Multiplication Spooktacular} • Multiply 2 digit x 2 digit with model {Multiplication Spooktacular} • Multiply 2 digit x 2 digit without model {Multiplication Spooktacular} • Answer Keys for each page
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Math Morning Work 5th Grade {November} | Distance Learning | Google Apps
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This resource is now part of a Growing Bundle. Click HEREto save over 33% by purchasing the Growing Bundle. As part of the bundle, you will receive this month and the future upcoming months of the Good Morning, Sunshine! Monthly Morning Work for 5th Grade
This resource is a unique way to get your students warmed up in the morning. The math is aligned to 5th Grade Common Core Standards and intended to be a review. If you teach 6th grade, this might also work for you depending on your students’ needs.
This set contains 5 weeks of Fall-themed math morning work for the month of November. TThe problems are thematic around Fall, Thanksgiving, Native Americans, Football, and Turkeys. The morning work is focused on Math with a sprinkle of Science, a pinch of grammar, and a dash of Daily/Weekly Updates to keep your students engaged and open doors for conversations.
Each week follows the same routine. The focus for each day was created based on fundamental needs I noticed in my classroom of 4th graders: Multiplication & Division, Number Sense, & Fractions (including Fractions & Decimals) While these are not the only areas addressed, they are the main focus. Because this has worked so well in my classroom of 4th Graders, I was inspired to create a 5th Grade Morning Work.
Each week follows the same routine and structure.
Multiplication Monday - Problems are centered around Multiplication.
Base Ten Tuesday - All about the Base of our Number System. These problems are centered around our number system and place value.
Wordless Wednesday - No Word Problems! Students have 3 problems without words.
Throwback Thursday - Review Day! Other days may offer a review problem, but Thursdays have problems that may come from 4th grade or the beginning of the year. I also added problems from other standards such as Measurement, Data, and Geometry. There is also a short paragraph in which students Box the Verbs, Circle the adjectives, and Underline the nouns. They might also do some sort of language and grammar activity such as editing a sentence or answering a question after reading a short paragraph related to Social Studies or Science.
Fraction Fun Friday - Nothing says Fun Friday like Fractions! There is always a need to review fractions. By keeping it short, sweet and including a fun personal question, this may help build your students’ confidence in fractions while also keeping it fresh.
I created this morning work series in my 4th grade classroom because I saw a need to continuously review these key areas. By following this same structure each week, students know what to expect while they are also building their confidence in these essential math areas. I have also found several other benefits from this morning work routine:
*Routine! - My students knew exactly what to do when they come in the classroom. Also, if I needed a few extra minutes due to meetings or other housekeeping duties, I knew my students were spending that time working on essential math skills, not just “busy work.” The morning work is meant to be short and sweet, skill practice, plus engaging.
*Short and Sweet - There are only a few problems so it shouldn’t take longer than 10 minutes. This will also let you know if students are still having difficulty with a certain skill.
*Fewer Copies - Only one sheet of paper for the whole week! (Copy front and back)
*A Weekly Grade - My students know this and do not want to do the work for homework or have a poor grade. This helped get them started right away in the morning. I also go over the problems each morning and allowed students to fix their work before turning it in. In my opinion, this is beneficial because it keeps the students engaged as we go over it, ESPECIALLY if they had difficulty with it. This was also beneficial for students because if they paid attention and “added on to their thinking,” they can earn a good grade that will be added weekly. For students that already struggle, this is confidence building and motivating.
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This ELA + Math Morning Work is available for the following grade levels:
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~Erin and Jessica
Self-Assessment Scales {Superhero Theme}
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These 4 posters will have your kids feeling like super learners! The posters follow the Marzano self-assessment scale with hand signals to help engage your lessons.
The posters say:
1: I need help. I don't understand. 2: Where's my sidekick? I can do it with some help. 3: I got it! I can do it all by myself. 4: I'm an expert! I can teach a friend!
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I hope this resource helps your students reflect on their own learning WHILE having fun at the same time!
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- Jessica
Point of View 4th and 5th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages, Anchor Charts, Exit Slips, Sort
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This mini unit includes resources to introduce or review point of view to your 4th and 5th graders. This unit includes a PowerPoint/Google Slides, graphic organizers, reading comprehension passages, questions, exit slips, and activities. It also includes recommended books that will support you in teaching students about point of view.
1.Google Slides/PowerPoint:This is an interactive teaching presentation to use to teach the skills. The Google Slides and PowerPoints help you teach or review the skill. There are three versions included in both PowerPoint & Google Slides. The slide presentation is organized so that you can:
Model the Skill
Let's Try It! (Active Engagement)
Independent Practice (Exit Slip)
Version 1:(Teaching Slides) These slides include transitions so that you can discuss the answers before they appear. The answers are also in the notes section of the slideshow.
Version 2:(Student Slides) These slides can be used if you are teaching virtually or if you want to use this as a review and have students complete on their own.
Version 3:(Answer Key) This slide has all the answers.
2.Exit Slips:6 exit slips that can be printed out two per page, available in printable pdf and Google Forms
3.Reading Comprehension Passages:5 reading comprehension passages and questions based on point of view, including two sets of paired texts to compare point of view.
4.Graphic Organizers:6 graphic organizers for identifying and comparing point of view
5.Reading Posters:10+ posters for 1st and 3rd person point of view, perspective, different types of 3rd person point of view, point of view vs. perspective
6.Point of View Sorts:2 activities for students to sort short texts into either 1st or 3rd person pov and different types of 3rd person pov (limited, objective, omniscient)
7.Reading Activities:21 worksheets and activities for identifying pov, comparing pov, perspective, and different types of 3rd person pov
8.Recommended Book List:chapter books & picture books
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GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS: All months have been updated to include Google Slides and self-grading Google Forms.
How can you cover a LOT of critical content in a LITTLE amount of time? This ELA Daily Review is a unique way to get your students warmed up and helps incorporate the 7th Grade Language Standards, Grammar, Vocabulary Practice, and Reading Comprehension skills.
Each month contains 4-5 weeks of ELA bell work, which will have a theme around the season, national holidays, or events associated with that particular month. The morning work is focused on ELA 7th Grade Common Core Standards. Each day has a thematic structure to cover language standards as well as enhance vocabulary and comprehension skills.
What is included?
This bundle includes ELA Daily Review for the months of August - June. Each month includes 4-5 weeks of morning work.
Each week follows a predictable and engaging structure:
Meaningful Monday: Monday is focused on making meaning. Tasks will focus on synonyms, antonyms, vocabulary words, context clues, and making meaning in a short amount of text. Some tasks may require students to make meaning in the text (inference, message, adages, proverbs, etc.) or build vocabulary skills.
Text Structure Tuesday: Tuesdays will have a paragraph that requires students to identify the text structure, signal words, main idea, author's perspective, or vocabulary, or any other question types related to the Craft and Structure standards.
Wordy Wednesday: Wednesday is all about working with words. Tasks include working with shades of meaning, homophones, spelling, prefixes, suffixes, roots, and other word skills.
Throwback Thursday:Thursday is all about grammar usage and conventions.
Figurative Friday: Figurative Friday tasks include working with various types of figurative language including similes, metaphors, idioms, poems, alliteration, structures of poems and more!
ELA WEEKLY ASSESSMENTS
GOOGLE FORMS: All months have been updated to include self-grading Google Forms.
You asked, I answered. This resource is a result of multiple requests from 7th grade teachers that have been using the 7thGrade ELA Daily Review. These teachers wanted a way to assess the skills practiced throughout the week.
These weekly assessments are a companion for the 7th Grade ELA Daily Review. The daily review is available in an ELA bundle. Click the link below to view the bundle.
The ELA daily review covers critical language, grammar, and comprehension skills over the year. The suggested way to use this resource is by reviewing the skills throughout the week with the morning work, and then giving the assessment on Friday for a weekly quiz grade.
Not only will this hold your students accountable, but this also serves as a gauge for students' learning. Plus, it's a consistent weekly quiz grade with a streamlined answer key to be easy on your teacher eyes!
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email me at help@theliteracyloft.com
Happy Teaching!
Jessica
This ELA + Math Morning Work is available for the following grade levels:
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This Back to School Bundle is full of resources to keep you organized, students engaged, and parents informed. The Bundle includes all of our back to school resources from Meet the Teacher to the First Week to Open House and beyond.
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Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.
🛑 Are you a member of the TLL Membership? These materials are already included. If you are not a member, click here to learn more. The TLL Membership gives you an all-access pass to hundreds of ELA resources for teachers in Grades 3-5.
Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way.
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Please reach out if you have any questions or I can support you in any way. Jessica@theliteracyloft.com
This resource includes 36 task cards for Adjectives
36 Task Cards
Answer Sheets
Answer Key
Grades 3-5
Digital Options (Google Slides and Forms)
Standards Addressed: 3rd Grade Standards L.3.1.AExplain 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.DOrder adjectives within sentences according to conventional patterns (e.g., a small red bag rather than a red small bag).
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This resource includes 36 task cards for Context Clues Fiction
36 Task Cards
Answer Sheets
Answer Key
5th Grade
Digital Options (Google Slides and Forms)
Standards Addressed: RI.5.4Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.
L.5.7 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similes.
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This resource includes 36 task cards for Nouns: Plural, Possessive, Common & Proper
36 Task Cards
Answer Sheets
Answer Key
Grades 3-5
Digital Options (Google Slides and Forms)
Standards Addressed:
*This current set of task cards only addresses 3rd Grade standards. However, you may find them useful if you teach 4th and 5th Grade depending on your students' needs.
3rd Grade Standards
L.3.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.3.1a Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
L.3.1b Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns.
L.3.1c Use abstract nouns (e.g., childhood).
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Informational Text Set {Sea Turtles} | Distance Learning | Google Slides
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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: https://theliteracyloft.co/FREETextSet
These text sets go perfectly with the Informational and Opinion Writing Units:
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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.
Converting Units of Measurement Task Cards (5th Grade) | Distance Learning
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GOOGLE SLIDES + FORMS NOW INCLUDED! Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the zip file.
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This set of task Cards includes:
36 Task Cards
Answer Sheet
Answer Key
Standards Addressed:
5. MD.A.1 Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real world problems.
I recommend printing these on card stock and/or laminating them so that you can continuously use them year after year.
1. Math Center 2. Journal Problems 3. Small Group Instruction 4. End of Unit Review 5. Test Prep 6. Early Finisher Task 7. Write and Wipe Answers(if laminated) 8.Walk and Solve:Many teachers like to place these around the classroom to get their kids moving by "walking and solving." You can put them on desks, paste them on your whiteboard, and in various places around the room.
Help your kids start the new year off with a good book and this fun January Reading Log :)
This product is a Reading Log for the month of January. 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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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!