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Science Fast & Slow Changes Earths Surface Erosion, Weathering, Plate Tectonics

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

This is a THREE Product Bundle! These presentations and cross-curricular activity will save you much-needed time. Through real-life examples, shown in pictures and video links, this slide presentation introduces and teaches the concept of fast AND

Subjects:

Math, Science, Earth Sciences

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

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Science Fast Changes Earths Surface Earthquake Volcano Tsunami Plate Tectonics

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

This slide presentation will save you much-needed time. Through real-life examples, shown in pictures and video links, this slide presentation introduces and teaches the concept of FAST changes to the Earth's surface through plate tectonics and

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Environment

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

$5.00

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Reading Choice Board Novel Study for ANY Fiction Novel NO PREP Student Choice

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

In this product you'll find 4 choice boards, each with 9 student choices. That's a total of 36 student activity choices! Each student choice board works with ANY fiction novel. These are great for homework, students who finish early, independent

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Close Reading

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (1.70 MB)

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Reading Analyze Nonfiction Informational Expository Text Features Guided Notes

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

Informational text features are so often overlooked by hurried readers. Seen as unimportant parts of the text, students just skip them. SKIP THEM! It drives me batty! :) I created this introductory slide show that explains informational text

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Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

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RI.3.5, RI.4.5, RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.5

$5.00

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Science Slow Changes to Earth's Surface Erosion, Weathering, Plate Tectonics

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

This resource will save you much-needed time. Through real-life examples, shown in pictures and video links, this slide presentation introduces and teaches the concept of SLOW changes to the Earth's surface through plate tectonics, weathering, and

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff

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PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Google Apps

$5.00

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Reading Practice Review Nonfiction Informational Expository Text Bundle

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

This bundle includes three of my products that are designed to simplify the complex process of analyzing and comprehending Informational/Expository Text features and Informational / Expository Text Structure. It includes:Intro to Informational /

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

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RI.4.5, RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.5

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Reading Valentine's Day Around the World Nonfiction Analysis Practice

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

This activity is filled with nonfiction passages that focus on Valentine's Day celebrations throughout the world, and about locations where such celebrations are considered to be criminal. From Valentine's Day in the United States, Canada, Germany,

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Valentine's Day, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Activities, Printables, Cultural Activities

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (4.95 MB)

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Analyzing Reading Nonfiction Informational Expository Text Features Practice

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

This is activity is practice for analyzing Informational / expository text features. It builds on my Intro to Informational / Expository Text Features, which introduces students to the concept of interpreting informational text features. In this

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.5, RI.4.5, RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.5

$4.00

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Identifying Reading Nonfiction Informational Expository Text Structure Types

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

Informational text structures seem daunting to many students. What are they? How are they identified? What should readers look for? This slide presentation uses graphic examples to guide students through each of the informational text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5

$4.00

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Math Grade 4 Common Core Review Standardized EOG Test Prep Review NO PREP

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

As you prepare for upcoming end-of-year standardized testing, finding and creating activities that are comprehensive AND engaging is overwhelming. After teaching fourth grade over sixteen years, I’ve compiled numerous reviews of this type for my

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Fractions, Geometry, Decimals

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Activboard Activities

$12.00

$11.00

Digital Download ZIP (15.14 MB)

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Math Geometry Triangles Task Cards Classifying, Missing Angles NO PREP Practice

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

Most days it seems nearly impossible to get everything done in my classroom. As I'm planning my lessons, inevitably I start searching for activities that will engage and excite my students AND accomplish the learning task at hand. I've found, more

Subjects:

Math, Geometry, Math Test Prep

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Task Cards

$4.00

Digital Download ZIP (5.92 MB)

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Reading Inference Passages, Pictures, Videos, Task Cards, VR Questions NO PREP

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

Inference is a foundational reading skill. Marzano calls it a prerequisite for higher-order thinking and 21st century skills. Because inferring requires higher order thinking skills, it can be difficult for many students. However, it can be taught

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Simulations, Task Cards

$12.00

$10.80

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Science Animal Adaptations - Body Parts and Coverings

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

This is a SMARTboard lesson that reviews the concept of animal adaptations. It focuses specifically on body parts and coverings.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please follow me to keep up

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Other (Science)

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Interactive Whiteboard

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End-of-Year Test Prep - Context Clues Super Bundle Intro Task Cards

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

Vocabulary is an essential component of the reading process. It is a principle contributor to comprehension, fluency, and reading growth. In fact, the influential relationship between vocabulary and comprehension show the importance of teaching

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Centers

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Reading Inference Task Cards Passages & Questions NO PREP Practice Review

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

The abstract concept of inference can be a difficult one for children to master. Repetition and practice will strengthen student understanding. This 24-card Inference Task Card set will enable your students to practice this concept without

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (4.13 MB)

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Science Animal Adaptation Habitat Niche Food Web Chain Prey Guided Notes NO PREP

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

I've done all the work for you! Just download these NO PREP guided notes to introduce animal adaptations to your students through in-person, remote, or distance instruction. This product is accessible in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint. It

Subjects:

Science, Biology

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Google Apps

$5.00

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Reading Intro to Inference with Pictures Practice Review NO PREP Self-Checking

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

Introduce your students to the concept of inference through the use of pictures! Beginning your study of inference with pictures makes it a natural beginning to scaffold the concept into literature. This is a PPT slide show that includes

Subjects:

Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

$4.00

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Reading Introduction to Making Meaning Context Clues Guided Notes

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

Determining the meaning of unknown words is a higher level reading skill that can be challenging for readers to attain. Teaching students the types of context clues will arm them with information they can take right into their next time they spend

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Homeschool Curricula, Activities

$4.00

Digital Download PPTX (1.21 MB)

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Reading Interpreting Context Clues Practice Task Cards NO PREP Review Practice

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Adult Education, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Task Cards, Centers

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.50 MB)

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Nonfiction Reading March Women's History Month Bundle Sequence NO PREP Practice

By The Ant and the Grasshopper

Women’s History Month is a wonderful time to teach students of the diversity of women in history and in the world. It allows students to appreciate the sacrifices and accomplishments of women of the past and today. This 47-page Women's History

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Literature Circles, Cultural Activities, Centers

$11.00

$10.00

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I have been teaching for eighteen years. My experience includes first grade, second grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, regular education, and academically gifted students.

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Master's degree in Reading; NBCT Early to Middle Childhood Literacy

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Measurement, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Literature, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Valentine's Day, Decimals, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading, Women's History Month