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Decimal Place Value Lineup deepens understanding of decimal place value with an engaging and cooperative method. Each student in a group is given a decimal card and the group cooperatively decides how to correctly line themselves up least to greatest/greatest to least. When each group shows their cards to the class, the other students decide whether the students have lined themselves up correctly and, if not, realign themselves to reflect the correct place value order. Directions for two di

Using visual fraction models is a pervasive standard in the CCLS and this explanatory teaching tool and practice worksheet will be useful in helping your students master this concept. The first page has a step by step illustration of how to use visual models to solve a problem involving multiplication of fractions. Then there are 10 problems posed, with room to draw a visual model and solve the problem. There is an answer key provided, with a thorough illustration of each problem, not just th

To prepare your students to read independently at higher text complexity bands with the Common Core standards, students need to be exposed to readings with complex syntax and difficult vocabulary. This will be effective in building both confidence and abilities. This close reading, "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow", is a Japanese fable, rich in characterization and with a theme evident from text-based examples. With this activity, you will find: * Clear instructions for use * Suggested discussion activ

Use these mini-lessons and diagrams to teach your students how to solve division of fractions problems using models. The step-by-step directions will help your students to create visual models to solve dividing fractions by fractions, whole numbers by fractions, and unit fractions by whole numbers. Students will also practice writing real-world story contexts for their fraction division problems. There are directions and practice problems for each method, and an answer key provided. This pack

These printables are designed for practicing double-digit multiplication, as well as estimating the answer before solving the problem. Each page reminds the student to estimate first, then solve the problem. Students can check whether their answer is reasonable against their estimate. The worksheets can be used as part of a lesson in class, reinforcement in centers, and extra practice as independent work. In fourth grade, these printables can be used as supplementals to your teaching unit. Use

Your students will be required to independently read at higher text complexity bands with the Common Core. To prepare for that, students need to be exposed to readings with complex syntax and difficult vocabulary in order to build confidence and abilities. This close reading, "The Lost Colonies" by Alfred E. Church, summarizes the Revolutionary War and provides key information as to why the British lost and our colonies became America. With this activity, you will find: * Clear instructions

Use these printable math task cards at independent centers, as an Interwrite/Smartboard assessment activity, or in small groups to focus instruction on these concepts: * Multiplying fractions with whole numbers * Multiplying fractions with fractions * Multiplying mixed fractions * Modeling fraction problems with a picture/diagram These word problems are aligned with Common Core standards 4.NF.B.4b,c and 5.NF.B.6. Since there are questions that go above and beyond multiplying a fraction by a whol

To prepare your students to read independently at higher text complexity bands with the Common Core standards, students need to be exposed to readings with complex syntax and difficult vocabulary. This will be effective in building both confidence and abilities. This close reading, "Ben Franklin and His Wonderful Kite", is an informational selection about Franklin and how his character informed his accomplishments. With this lesson, you will find: * Clear instructions for use * Suggested discu

Reinforce your properties of multiplication math lessons with this fun center activity. Students can play in a small group, individually or as teams, to match up cards with their corresponding card. * 32 cards, for a total of 16 matches * vary between vocabulary and solving * Print them on heavy cardstock and then laminate for long-term use. * Instructions for use and an answer key are provided. * aligned to the Common Core standards for third and fourth grades but can also be used in fifth

This textbook scavenger hunt is designed for "myWorld History Early Ages" and is meant to introduce students to this textbook. Two pages of questions will have them exploring through the book for answers, and getting closely acquainted with its features and layout. This can be a partnered activity for cooperative learning or an independent activity. There is an answer key in case the students are using this during a self-check center. Ensure that your copy matches the cover of the one shown

This back to school set of 36 schedule cards for upper elementary and middle school is ready to be printed in landscape orientation onto cardstock (for best results), and then laminated for long term use. They're perfect for pocket charts but you can, of course, adhere them with sticky tack, clips, double-sided foam strips, magnets, etc. to the locations you need. Signs include: Mathematics Science Social Studies English Language Arts Health Phys. Ed. Art Band Orchestra Chorus Lunch Read Alo

Multiplying Fractions Task Cards along with Multiplying Fractions Using Visual Models in a BOGO package! You can buy one and get one for half price! Normally, these two items are $4.48 separately. Please take the time to view the preview files for the individual resources prior to purchasing by clicking on the links in the description. This way, you will see clearly what you are purchasing. In this BOGO, you will get: Multiplying Fractions, Multiplying Fun Use these printable math task cards a

Two literary close reads for 4th and 5th grade in a BOGO package! You can buy one and get one for over half price! Normally, these two items are $9.00. Please take the time to view the preview files for the individual resources prior to purchasing by clicking on the links in the description. This way, you will see clearly what you are purchasing. In this BOGO, you will get: Close Reading in 4th and 5th Grade: Exemplar to Incorporate Text Complexity To prepare your students to read independentl

This Iroquois review game is a cooperative and engaging activity which be used as a review before an assessment. Students answer questions on each other's boards, and record their name on the squares they answer. When bingo is played, the students whose names are on the squares must give the correct answers for bingo to be awarded. The review is twofold: when they answer each others' boards and when answers are reviewed during the bingo game. Full instructions and answer key are included. Alw

These four quizzes are for the novel Frightful's Mountain, written by Jean Craighead George. Vocabulary selected is similar to that in the Engageny resources. The quizzes are split between Chapters 1-5, 6-10, 11-15, and 16-19. For each quiz, there are word banks of 15 words, and 12 definitions that the students need to match to a word. There are some distractors to help ensure the students are not guessing. There is also an answer key for all four quizzes, in case you wish to have the student

This reading response guide for Rumpelstiltskin's Daughter by Diane Stanley is designed for your students to explore vocabulary, cite textual evidence, determine the author's purpose, and analyze the central idea of the reading selection. This guide accompanies the MacMillan 6th Grade Anthology whose green cover has a winding river on it. Students will: * determine vocabulary based on context clues * check word meaning using a reference * answer questions by stating a claim and using evidence fr

These graphic organizers help all students to record notes, organize thoughts, organize questions, and frame their information. There are eight different graphic organizers in this packet to help you teach reading and writing, as well as social studies and science. Printables in packet: Setting-Plot-Outcome Cause and Effect Explanatory Writing Organizer Chronology - Author's Technique Problem Solving Central Ideas - Supporting Details Notetaking Organizer Actions - Character Each of these pri

Memories of fourth grade....4th graders will love jotting down their memories of their fast year in fourth grade! Your students will enjoy recording their favorites, as well as testing their math, reading, science,and social studies knowledge! Included in this book: * two cover pages - one in color,and the second in a lighter saturation black and white for printing purposes * pages to create drawings or attach photos of their class and friends * questions to test their skills in math, reading,

Memories of fifth grade....yes, even the cool fifth graders like to jot down their memories of their fast year in 5th grade! Your students will enjoy recording their favorites, as well as testing their math, reading, science,and social studies knowledge! Included in this book: * two cover pages - one in color,and the second in a lighter saturation black and white for printing purposes * pages to create drawings or attach photos of their class and friends * questions to test their skills in math