Wicked 4th

RL 4.3 Character Traits Unit. 3 part unit with "print and go" materials with original stories. Part 1 - Explaining what a character trait isDo Now: Character Trait vs. Physical Trait SortThink, Pair, Share: Authors creating character traitsPractice: Fejj’s First DayTicket to Leave: How does the author display a character’s traits?Summarizer: Discuss ticket to leavePart 2 - Identify a character traitThink, Pair, Share: Character Trait vs. Physical Trait SortPractice: Notsnik’s (Almost) Journey to

I use this to introduce the 1970s to my students before reading the book Bridge to Terabithia to help them understand the lens from which the book was written.

Each pair of students will choose a region of the Everglades. Each group will work together to answer research questions about each region. Once you have collected your research, you will design a post card and write a letter to your family at home about your trip to that region.

I use this for my ELLs to teach main idea & details. Part 1: Photos to be grouped by details, ask students to provide the main idea. Part 2: Sentences to be grouped by main idea & details with answer key. Part 3: Heads Up! style game with main idea & details.

24 character trait task cards that ask students to predict what a person will do next based on their character traits. These could be used as an activator for discussions or center activity. Common Core Standards: RL 4.3 Character traits RL 4.1 Inferencing L4.4 Context Clues

Create your own animal based on a habitat of your choice with both physical (1 internal and 1 external) and behavioral adaptations. Include a labeled diagram with explanations detailing how your adaptation helps your animal survive in its environment. Included is an exemplar and template for Google Classroom or on paper!

In class we discuss how Jesse and Leslie do not follow the strict societal pressures of their assigned genders in the 1970s. This is a debate template used to help students answer the debate question and collect relative evidence.

I used this as a center activity for my ELL and struggling reader groups for literacy centers. I put the first page on two sides of a paper. I also provided an answer key which I give the students at the end of the rotation so they can check their work and receive immediate feedback.

This was used as a two-part center activity during our Bridge to Terabithia unit. For the first part, students were asked to choose a character and describe one of their character traits. The second part includes a "My Favorite No" where students will read another child's response, provide feedback, and correct the errors. Rubrics/criteria for success are included for each part

I use this with my students and the Achieve 3000 program for reading comprehension. This is very motivating for students and helps them understand what strategies work best for them.

Compare & Contrast activity with rubric and criteria for success.

Debate rubric with student and teacher reflection portion, along with plus/delta or positive/growth feedback section