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Third Grade Text Features

November 18, 2019      simplyengagementblog      Leave a Comment

  The Jurassic Park Transformation: Binoculars 12 Pack Safari Hats Dino Photo Props Backdrop T-Rex Inflatable Leaves Dino Footprints — included for DIY on TPT Small Puck Lights Dino Eggs   SNAPSHOT OF OUR TEXT FEATURE WEEK: Day One: Welcome to the park! Students train to become Archeologist by studying and practicing making text features using…

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Jumanji Escape Room

April 7, 2019      simplyengagementblog      Leave a Comment

Point of View and Perspective

March 26, 2019      simplyengagementblog      Leave a Comment

Day ONE: On day one I introduce perspective by explaining that students and teachers have different perspectives. I ask students these questions: What were you thinking when you woke up this morning? I don’t want to go to school! Let me sleep a little more! What were you thinking when you walked into the room…

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An INFERENCING Week at a GLANCE

February 21, 2019      simplyengagementblog      Leave a Comment

Day One: On day one I begin by having students create an Interactive Notebook page in their reading notebooks. They will use this as a guide throughout the week! I use THIS one. Tips for interactive notebook: It always takes WAY TOO long for coloring and cutting. I have to set a timer for my kiddos. I’ll…

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Story Taco-Fiesta Transformation

February 3, 2019      simplyengagementblog      Leave a Comment

FIESTA letters and Cacti Maracas Mini Hats Photo Booth Props Fiesta Backdrop Papel Picado Banner Sombrero Headbands Table Runner Paper Fans FIESTA MUSIC ON YOUTUBE Lesson Ideas: The Story Taco Students create a story taco based on the elements of a book or story. Each ingredient in the taco is a different story element: character,…

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Engaging Books for 3rd Graders

January 23, 2019      simplyengagementblog      Leave a Comment

Big Nate: Silent but Deadly: The latest and greatest Big Nate book. Silent but deadly brings humor to your average graphic novel. Branches: LOVE this entire series for my reluctant third grade readers. If you have a third grader who is not quite reading at a third grade level. THESE are the books for them….

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