Interactive Core Learning

This is an excellent multiple choice nonfiction text structures pre and post-test with definitions, signal words, and graphic organizers. It is an assessment, but it can also be used to present and practice with the whole-class. It includes text structures such as chronological, sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast. Addresses CCSS. ELA –Literacy. R4.5 Describe the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events,

This is excellent for Fast-Finishers or for those students who need a little challenge. In addition to coloring fun mystery monsters, it reinforces multiplication and division math facts up to 12 as well as factors, multiples, primes, and composite numbers. Furthermore, it can be used as a review to reinforce math fact concepts for all students. Mixing coloring and math is engaging for all students. Each student copy will have an answer sheet that reveals the picture of the monster so that stud

Teach nonfiction text features in a fun way. This BINGO game can be projected to the whole class in an interactive way. It can be a review with small groups as well. It includes a BINGO board that you can make copies of for your students. It is also tied directly to the common core: RI.4.7 Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on web pages) and explain how the information contribut

This is excellent for Fast-Finishers or for those students who need a little challenge. In addition to coloring fun mystery monsters, it reinforces place value, comparing numbers, rounding, renaming numbers, and addition & subtraction. Furthermore, it can be used as a review to reinforce place value concepts for all students. Mixing coloring and math is engaging for all students. Each student copy will have an answer sheet that reveals the picture of the monster so that students can check their

Great multiple choice nonfiction text feature quiz with visuals. It is an assessment, but it can also be used as practice with the whole-class since it is so visual. It includes text features such as headings, diagrams, illustrations, captions, table of contents, glossary, graphs, and more. This is also tied to the common core.

Make your guided reading groups or individual student work more interactive with these 13 nonfiction text structure reading activities. Students are asked to identify the text structure from a passage, underline details, and box around signal words showing evidence within the passage. It includes text structure passages with descriptive, chronological, sequence, cause and effect, problem and solution, and compare and contrast types of texts. Use the included Text Structure Anchor Chart with sign

This is a fun way to learn about grammar by mixing movement with learning. The teacher will need to read the instructions on each slide while the students get to do actions as they learn about complete, fragment, or run-on sentences. It is important to set rules prior to this activity to ensure that students are moving with silence and with hands to themselves. For instance, make it a rule to fold arms while instructions are read aloud by using the signal, “Ready Position.” Along with this, you

10 fun fraction and decimal games and 64 fraction cards (includes decimals on cards). An excellent way to solidify decimal and fraction concepts. Each game is tied to the common core: CC.4.NF.1 Fraction Equivalency Game CC.4.NF.2 Ordering Fraction Game CC.4.NF.1 Simplifying Fractions Game CC.4NF.3 Addition and Subtraction of Fractions or mixed numbers Game CC.4.NF.4 Multiplying whole number and fraction Game CC.4.NF.5 Equivalent Fractions to Decimals Game CC.4.NF.6 Relate Tenths a

Purpose: This engaging resource has 2 multiple-choice quizzes that reinforce identifying complete sentences, fragments, and run-ons. These are assessments, but they can also be used to present and practice with the whole-class. There is an answer key at the back. Addresses CCSS. ELA – Language L.4.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. -Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.

Have fun with multiplying and dividing whole numbers with a Holiday Twist. This BINGO Game is a great review of the following concepts: multiplying up to 4 digits by a one-digit whole number, multiplying two two-digit numbers, and finding whole number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one-digit divisors. The 25 Holiday story problems will sure bring the fun out of learning during the month of December. This includes a BINGO Game board for students and an answer key for

This is a great resource for the students in your class that need to be challenged. In addition, it can be used as a fun review to reinforce fraction concepts for all students. Concepts that will be reinforced are: equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, simplest form, adding & subtracting fractions, mixed & improper fractions, multiplying fractions, adding & subtracting mixed numbers, and common denominators. Mixing coloring and math is fun for all students. Each student copy will have an

This includes an interactive lesson presentation on homophones with matching activities. To practice and solidify this concept, there is a crossword puzzle and a creative “Go Fish” Homophone Game. There are some pages that you can print out for student practice. It also includes answer sheets.

This is a fun way to learn about grammar by mixing movement with learning. The teacher will need to read the instructions on each slide while the students get to do actions as they learn about compound sentences and using commas before coordinating conjunctions. It is important to set rules prior to this activity to ensure that students are moving with silence and with hands to themselves. For instance, make it a rule to fold arms while instructions are read aloud by using the signal, “Ready Pos

Purpose: This engaging resource has 2 multiple-choice quizzes that reinforce prepositional phrases skills. These are assessments, but they can also be used to present and practice with the whole-class. There is an answer key at the back. Addresses CCSS. ELA – Language L.4.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Form and use prepositional phrases.

Students classify the animals on the chart by its major group, subgroup, name, characteristics, and picture. They also get to cut and paste the animal pictures on the chart.

Start off the year with some visual writing posters that can be used throughout the school year. This resource includes 9 posters, which can be blown up to any size (can be used as a PowerPoint presentation as well). These posters enhance narrative writing techniques such as the organization of a paragraph and essay, dialogue, transition words, and sensory details. It is mostly tied to the 4th grade common core CC.W.4.3; however, it can be used in most upper grades (3-5).

Purpose: This engaging resource has 2 multiple-choice quizzes that reinforce identifying frequently confusing words. These are assessments, but they can also be used to present and practice with the whole-class. There is an answer key at the back. Addresses CCSS. ELA – Language L.4.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. -Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their). Buy the Conventions 14 Quizzes

This is a sample to view the quality lessons, activities, and games created by Interactive Core Learning. This version includes a sample interactive lesson presentation and a creative “Go Fish” Homophone Game that teachers can use in their classrooms. There are homophone cards that you can print out as well. The full resource including all “Go Fish” cards, activities and student sheets is located at the following TPT site: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Homophone-Games-CCSS-Aligned