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Mystery Reading Passages | 5 Inference Activities and 5 Short Stories

By Brenda Kovich

Five inference worksheets and five short mystery stories help kids in grades 3, 4, and 5 build close reading and critical thinking skills. They can be used for your genre study or as stand-alone comprehension exercises. To support classroom,

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.10, RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RF.3.4a, RF.4.4a, RF.5.4a

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Light Energy Unit | Hands-on Science Activities & Assessment

By Brenda Kovich

At home or school, kids explore light concepts with five sets of hands-on activities. This energy unit includes lesson plans, lab sheets, video links, flash cards, review sheet, assessment, and extension activities. To engage students with science

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Mystery Unit Activities and Detective Games | Secret Codes, Fingerprints & More

By Brenda Kovich

Add some detective activities to your mystery genre study! Your kids will love decoding secret messages, analyzing fingerprints, trying different types of invisible ink, playing observation games, and working logic puzzles.To support classroom,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Printables

$6.00

133

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Sound Energy Unit | Hands-on Science Activities & Assessment

By Brenda Kovich

Energize your sound unit! Kids move through six sets of hands-on energy activities and complete a related STEM activity. Lesson plans, lab sheets, flash cards, review sheet, video links, and assessment are included. To keep kids engaged with science

Subjects:

Science, Physics, Physical Science

Grades:

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

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Unit Plans, Internet Activities, Science Centers

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130

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Comparing and Contrasting Folktales | Literature Unit for Grades 4 & 5

By Brenda Kovich

Explore similar themes and topics in traditional literature from different cultures with three instructional slideshows, posters, ten paired passages, and graphic organizers. The complete differentiated ELA unit teaches students to identify

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.9, RL.5.9

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Writing Dialogue with Comic Strips | Capitalizing and Punctuating Dialogue Unit

By Brenda Kovich

Kids love writing dialogue with comic strips. They learn about direct and indirect quotes, punctuating, capitalizing, and handling tags at the beginning, middle, and end of the sentence. Activities include a slideshow, eight worksheets, and a quiz.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Google Apps

CCSS:

L.3.2c, L.4.2b, L.5.2

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121

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Mystery Unit | Read, Write & Think Like a Detective Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Kids love reading and writing mysteries. When you add secret codes, fingerprinting, and invisible ink, they’re really hooked! These activities will engage your little detectives. They're specially designed for third, fourth, and fifth grade

Subjects:

Reading, Critical Thinking, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Internet Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.10, RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RF.3.4a, RF.4.4a, RF.5.4a, W.3.3, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.3, W.4.4...

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Summarizing PowerPoint and Google Slides | How to Write a Summary

By Brenda Kovich

Modeling is a powerful tool! Two versions of the summarizing slideshow provide modeling and guided practice in summarizing literature. Using story elements, kids learn to write effective summaries. The first presentation uses

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2

$6.00

Digital Download ZIP (33.75 MB)

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Daily Language Review | Parts of Speech, Capitalization, and Punctuation Bundle

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Daily sentences use only ten minutes of class time per day. One new part of speech, capitalization rule, and punctuation rule are featured each week, powerfully spiraling fourth and fifth grade students to greater understanding of language skills.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

L.4.1, L.4.2, L.5.1, L.5.2

$18.00

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Poems, Drama, and Prose PowerPoint and Google Slides

By Brenda Kovich

This popular PowerPoint presentation explains purpose and structural elements of prose, drama, and poetry (Common Core State Standards RL.3.5, RL.4.5). A classic nursery rhyme provides familiar examples for the introductory lesson. The link to a

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5

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142

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How to Write a Paragraph Video - Streaming and Unlisted YouTube Link

By Brenda Kovich

In this 12-minute presentation, kids learn to construct informative paragraphs. The hamburger analogy helps them write topic, detail and concluding sentences; elaborate; use specific word choice; employ transitions; and revise. To support distance

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Posters, Video Files

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2

$6.00

Video & Supporting Document
Duration: 11:40

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Hamburger Graphic Organizers and Paragraph Writing Activities

By Brenda Kovich

Two parallel activities help kids write informative paragraphs. They can build a hamburger craft or work online. As they move through the process, kids construct topic, detail, and concluding sentences on graphic organizers: buns, burgers, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.5, W.5.2, W.5.5

$8.00

$6.00

132

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Poems, Drama & Prose | Literature Unit for Grades 3 & 4

By Brenda Kovich

These ELA activities teach third and fourth graders to identify structural elements of poetry, drama, and prose. An instructional slideshow provides direct instruction. Students practice identifying structures with mixed passages. An assessment and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Unit Plans

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5

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$6.00

182

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Greek Mythology Research Project & Coloring Pages | Gods, Goddesses, Heroes

By Brenda Kovich

Ignite kids’ interest in myths with this Greek mythology research project! Fourth and fifth grade students love researching their favorite Greek gods and goddesses, heroes, and creatures with these coloring pages.To support classroom, hybrid, and

Subjects:

Literature, Writing, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.3, RL.5.3, W.4.7, W.5.7

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Twas the Night Before Christmas Poetry Activities Bundle

By Brenda Kovich

Engage your students with poetry! First, a lively slideshow featuring "Twas the Night Before Christmas" teaches them about structural elements and similes. Then they identify verses, stanzas, rhythm, rhyme, and figurative language in three

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets

CCSS:

RL.3.5, RL.4.5, RL.5.4, RL.5.5, L.4.5a, L.5.5a

$8.00

$6.00

156

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The Lightning Thief Novel Study | Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1

By Brenda Kovich

This novel study includes a one-page worksheet for each chapter of The Lightning Thief. As students follow the adventures of Percy Jackson, they summarize, answer comprehension questions, and study vocabulary. Background information on the

Subjects:

Reading, Literature

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Novel Study

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.4, RL.5.1, RL.5.4, RL.6.1, RL.6.4

$10.00

Digital Download PDF (64.95 MB)

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You Should Try It! | Five-Paragraph Persuasive Essay | Argumentative Writing

By Brenda Kovich

Fourth or fifth grade students persuade others to try their favorite activity. They follow a clear step-by-step process with corresponding modeling and organizers. Writing persuasive five-paragraph essays becomes fun and easy. You should try it! To

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lesson Plans (Individual), Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.4.1, W.5.1, W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1c, W.5.1d, W.4.1a, W.4.1b, W.4.1c, W.4.1d

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Fourth Grade Reading Curriculum | Literature Units with Constructed Response

By Brenda Kovich

Teach fourth grade literature standards with confidence. A complete learning cycle helps kids master each reading skill: introductory slideshow, guided practice, independent practice, and assessment. Everything you need is included.To support

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.4.7, RL.4.9, RL.4.10

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Point of View | Literature Unit for Grade 4

By Brenda Kovich

This unit includes a slideshow, five differentiated reading passages, and a variety of activities. Students determine and defend point of view then explore different perspectives. The bonus file includes links to Google Slides, making distance

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.6, RL.5.6

$17.00

$12.00

169

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Teaching Theme | Literature Unit for Fourth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Students read fables, find a theme, and provide evidence from the text. Two slideshows, six reading passages, and graphic organizers scaffold from connecting details to considering how a character’s actions affected the outcome.To support classroom,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.4.2

$12.00

$10.00

210

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I've taught fourth grade for more than 30 years and love it more now than ever. My mission is to create enjoyable, engaging, standards-based materials for my classroom and yours.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Every day in the classroom, I strive to engage each student in challenging, meaningful work. To accomplish this, I use differentiated texts and activities. My students love digging into science experiments and websites, connecting ideas, and exploring with independent learning modules.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

If you'd like to know a little more about me, click here for a short bio.

GRADES

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies - History, Elections - Voting, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Computer Science - Technology, Drama, EFL - ESL - ELD, Biology, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community

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