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This resource includes comprehension questions that align with 3rd grade VA SOLs for the novel The Year of Billy Miller. This was used for a group of 3rd graders working with partners in an independent on grade level small group. An answer key is not included as answers can be found in the text itself using text evidence.

This resource includes comprehension questions that align with 3rd grade VA SOLs for the novel Clementine Friend of the Week. This was used for a group of 3rd graders working with partners in an independent on grade level small group. An answer key is not included as answers can be found in the text itself using text evidence.

Included is a novel study with comprehension questions for each chapter of the book. I used this for a 3rd grade small group. I go over questions with students throughout the novel study, so an answer key is not included.

Included is a novel study with comprehension questions for each chapter of the book. I used this for a 3rd grade small group. I go over questions with students throughout the novel study, so an answer key is not included.

This Comprehension Packet provides questions for the entire novel. This is based on Virginia 4th Grade SOL question stems. Questions include fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, webs, and open ended questions. SOLs covered include: cause and effect, main idea, supporting details, sensory words, problem and solution, fact and opinion, author's purpose, drawing conclusions, making inferences, definitions, and homophones. I do not provide an answer key, since I answer the questions as I read them wi

This contains 5 mini multiplication memory games. Each game is on one sheet of paper. Just print out on colored paper and cut apart. There are 12 matches per sheet. Perfect for partner practice. Student 1 will flip two cards. If student flips a problem and answer that match, he/she can keep the match. Then it is Student 2's turn. Student with most matches at the end wins. Each sheet targets 2 different basic fact skills. (4,7) (6,8) (5,9) (3,12) (2,11)

Listed is a resource that I made for instruction in a 3rd grade classroom. Students were working on adding and subtracting to find exact answers and estimates. I started in the tens and moved into hundreds and thousands. I used this in a small group setting.

This activity is great for morning work, morning meeting, community building, or for your fractions unit! Student pick words to describe themselves and say what fraction of themselves that word is. They pick a color, fill in their key, and shade that amount of their fraction circle. For example: I am 2/8 kind. Students are provided a word bank, but I also encouraged students to come up with their own words!

Included is a novel study with comprehension questions for each chapter of the book. I used this for a 3rd grade small group. I go over questions with students throughout the novel study, so an answer key is not included.

This novel study is based on Virginia 4th grade SOLs. Comprehension questions include fill-in-the-blanks, open-ended, multiple choice, diagrams, and TEI questions. The skills focused on include: cause and effect, problem/solution, vocabulary, synonyms, main idea, author's purpose, characters, making inferences, drawing conclusions, predictions, suffix, supporting details, and sequencing. I do not include an answer key, because I find the answers with my students as we read, and all questions can

This novel study is based on Virginia 4th grade SOLs. Questions include fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, short answer, and graphic organizers. I cover topics such as problem/solution, main idea and details, sensory words, author's purpose, cause and effect, setting, characters, making inferences/drawing conclusions, making predictions, word meanings, homophones, and synonyms. I go over questions with my students in small group, filling in the answers with them. All answers can be found in the

This novel study includes multiple choice, short answer, fill-in-the-blanks, and graphic organizers. Questions are included for each chapter. Questions were made using 4th grade VA SOL question stems. Skills included: main idea and supporting details, problem and solution, character traits, cause and effect, making inferences/drawing conclusions, author's purpose, synonyms, and more. An answer key is not included, but all answers can be found in the text. I answer the questions along with my stu

For this lesson students discuss how an organism's niche will change based on how the organism changes over time. Students compare and contrast the niche of a tadpole and frog, as well as a caterpillar and butterfly. Leads to great conversation about what niche means and how an organism's niche will change throughout its life. Based on 4th grade VA SOLs.

For this JIGSAW activity, I assigned students a plant part (stem, roots, or leaves) to read about with a partner. Students then came together with two other groups and shared what they learned about their assigned plant part. Works well with any plant parts articles.

This comprehension packet features questions on Main Idea, Author's Purpose, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Sensory Words, Drawing Conclusions, Making Inferences, Making Predictions, Affixes, Antonyms, and Vocabulary. Questions are fill in the blank, multiple choice, and graphic organizers. This packet is based on Virginia's 4th grade SOLs.

Listed are resources that I used to support estimation in a 3rd grade classroom for their addition and subtraction unit. Great for independent practice or small group instruction.

In this practice students use their word and symbol bank to compare fractions with like denominators.

This worksheet includes 4 word problems with illustrations. 3 problems are two by two single step (addition or subtraction). 1 problem is multistep with 3 single digit numbers being added. All problems are bird themed.

This number line can be created as a whole class or in groups. I used a piece of painters tape for the line (can be placed on a rug or on the wall). Students first place the red cards, and then the yellow cards containing random numbers between 0-100. Great number sense activity that allows for a lot of "Math Talk."

This writing goal setting resource is designed to help students write individual writing goals, create a plan to achieve their goal, and track their progress. Students can track their progress using their writing assignments, and can check if they met their goal that day, or if they went back and edited/revised their writing to meet their goal. This resource is great for individual goal setting, and student led conferences with a teacher or parent.