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These activities come from Rebecca Sitton Spelling Sourcebook (Level 5, 5th grade) Exercise Express section. She suggests using these activities as "sponge" lessons, but I found that using them for Homework and/or daily in class Word Work activities was a great way to keep my kids practicing. They can be done independently, whole-group, small group or one-on-one. You decide how to use them in your classroom. I just typed them up nice and neatly for you. For EACH of the 35 units, included are 2

These activities come from Rebecca Sitton Spelling Sourcebook (Level 3, 3rd grade) Exercise Express section. She suggests using these activities as "sponge" lessons, but I found that using them for Homework and/or daily in class Word Work activities was a great way to keep my kids practicing. They can be done independently, whole-group, small group or one-on-one. You decide how to use them in your classroom. I just typed them up nice and neatly for you. For EACH of the 33 units, included are 2

If you are using Rebecca Sitton's Spelling Sourcebook for spelling and need additional word work or homework connections, this is for you. For each unit for the year, you get the spelling "lists" (2 versions, one with 5 new words, or one with the 5 new words and 5-7 review words). Then 4 days of word work. These are taken from the Exercise Express section of the Sourcebook, plus and additional lessons that reinforce the concepts and skills taught throughout the unit. This is 238 pages for th

These activities come from Rebecca Sitton Spelling Sourcebook (Level 2, 2nd grade) Exercise Express section. She suggests using these activities as "sponge" lessons, but I found that using them for Homework and/or daily in class Word Work activities was a great way to keep my kids practicing. They can be done independently, whole-group, small group or one-on-one. You decide how to use them in your classroom. I just typed them up nice and neatly for you. For EACH of the 27 units, included ar

This file contains chapter reader response questions for every chapter in Island of the Blue dolphins. Questions align with Depth and Complexity Icons, or can be answered if students are not familiar with these GATE strategies. Answers require using text evidence and supporting ideas and opinions. What you get: 10 page Reader Response packet (Ch1-29) with GATE Depth and Complexity Icons 10 Page Reader Response packet (Ch1-29) with NO GATE icons ***Updated!****Link to Google Doc with expandable

This document contains one page summaries on 5 Explorers that were influential in California's History. Each summary page contains 3- 4 QR code links to webpages that give more details on that Explorer's life and expedition. The Explorers included are: Hernan Cortes Sebastian Vizcaino Sir Francis Drake Juan Cabrillo Gaspar de Portola Also included is a map of the Baja and Upper California coastline along with an empty timeline for students to fill in with information. Students can use just t

This is a great book to spark conversations in your classroom about how we treat others who may be different. This novel study guide can be used in Literature Circles, Guided Reading Groups, Independent Book Study or whole-class. There are 6 pages with questions for almost every chapter, opportunities to provide character analysis, text-evidence, vocabulary building and critical thinking.

The Ballad of Lucy Whipple is a great book to go along with Gold Rush teaching! Here you get a novel study guide with 1-3 questions per chapter to analyze characters, plot, theme, vocabulary and more. Questions require text evidence and critical thinking. You get a 12 page document for printing with room for students to hand write responses as they read. You also get a Google Slide version with interactive vocabulary links. If you use Google Apps for Education in your classroom, this is a g

This is a Close Reading activity to be used with Finding the Titanic, by Robert Ballard. There is also a writing lesson using Multiple Perspectives. Included is a page of text-evidence close reading questions, Multiple Perspective cards, a graphic organizer for writing and a "newspaper" type paper for publishing.

Read along, or have your students read and respond to Love That Dog. This Reading Response packet includes some Close Reading Opportunities with the poems that are mentioned in the book, some text-evidence support questions and some reading and thinking questions. Students will analyze Jack's evolution as a poet as they go through the book, plus look at some other great poetry.

This is a one page, black and white/grayscale document that describes the different kinds of fiction and non-fiction genres and text types. It can be folded into thirds and used as a reference bookmark for students, or inserted into their reading or homework folders. My reading logs often ask students the genre or source of the book and I found that my students were confused by these questions, or didn't remember the descriptions on my genre wall at school. I created this document with pictur

This Novel Study guide for Because of Winn Dixie provides Vocabulary, Chapter Questions (1-3 per chapter), and a final reflection essay prompt. You get a 16 page printable version for students to write in and a Google Slide version to use as a paperless version if your class uses Google Apps for Education. The Google Slide version has extra links to vocabulary, author notes and other resources. These questions can be completed individually, in groups or whole class depending on reading and wr

This is a final test for the book, Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. It uses common core questioning and text evidence for students to answer open-ended essay questions. There are a total of 5 questions. Questions include, summary, inference, listing details, and supporting an opinion. This goes well with the Reader Response Packet for Island of the Blue Dolphins in my store!

Sarah, Plain and Tall Novel Study! Two Options! You get the printable version for students to follow along and write on as they read the book. You also get the link to an interactive Google Slide Hyperdoc. Both resources contain Vocabulary Preview activity, 2-5 questions per chapter with questions that ask fro evidence-based answers as well as critical thinking questions, drawings, and quote analysis. The Google Slide also links to a writing assignment in Google Docs, vocabulary is all hyp

Do you have students who don't know what to read over the summer? Or parents asking what are some book suggestions? Here are 7 (2-sided) handouts that you can give to your students before they enter the next grade. This file contains BEFORE Kinder to Before 6th grade. Choose the file your students will go into next year. Books are chosen for reading level and age-interest. I included an image of the book and a small description. Happy Summer Reading!

Weekly Homework Planner and Reflection Log. Includes space for students to record homework assignments, daily reflection of what they have learned. Also includes an option for math fact review record.