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CKLA Unit 3 Resources - 3rd Grade | ELA | Science of Reading
By Fortunate in Fifth Grade
CKLA follows the Science of Reading. Many schools are moving to the Science of Reading and adopting curricula like CKLA however not purchasing printable resources. I have found myself in the same spot. As I work through this curriculum I am making resources to help other teachers navigate CKLA and what they need in their classrooms to be successful. Make sure to follow me to get notified when I add additional units.
What's included: 89 posters and handouts needed in Unit 3 in color and black and white versions. Notes on how to use each resource on the margin of each slide.
SAVE and get the BUNDLE!! Includes the resources and the focus board.
Looking for other Unit Resources? Grab Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 8, Unit 9, Unit 10, and Unit 11.
Also, I have focus boards for Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, Unit 4, Unit 5, Unit 6, Unit 7, Unit 8, Unit 9, Unit 10, and Unit 11.
Or SAVE BIG and grab the MEGA BUNDLE which includes ALL unit resources and ALL focus boards! It is so big I had to split it into 3 bundles!
MEGA BUNDLE 1 (units 1 - 6)
MEGA BUNDLE 2 (units 7 - 11)
MEGA BUNDLE 3 (focus boards for all units)
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A Swinging Symphony: Unveiling the Iconic Compositions of Duke Ellington
By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation
Students love learning about Duke Ellington's music because his work is innovative, creative, and groundbreaking! His unique blend of jazz, blues, and classical musical elements in addition to his use of lush orchestrations and extended improvisation make every Ellington piece a unique experience.
Ellington composed over two thousand pieces in his lifetime and each one offers something new, exciting, and memorable. It's easy to see why students are so passionate about learning and exploring the amazing music of Duke Ellington!
Did You Know?
Duke Ellington Classical Music Listening Activities
What’s Inside:
★ Duke Ellington Classical Music Activities, Black History Month, April, Jazz
Printable Listening Sheets (four pages per piece!)
Resource Contents:
Composer Fact Sheet - From the composer's birthplace to the instruments they've studied, this one-page reference sheet will make a great handout for your students.
Birthplace Guide - Add in some geographical research to discover more about where the composer was born! This page includes space for writing the capital, language, and even a popular food.
Listening Sheet - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more.
Weather & Feelings - Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
Printable Listening Sheet Sets Include:
★ BONUS FILE! Duke Ellington Carnival Listening Sheets (same music!)
These NEW activity sheets feature a carnival theme! Students can color their carnival while listening to this selection of Duke Ellington compositions!
Which carnival rides and activities would best fit a piece of music? Does the tempo feel like a roller coaster or a peaceful swing ride in the sky? Choose a tasty treat from the snack bar, then stop at the prize booth before finishing. There are no wrong answers!
Carnival Listening Sheets Include:
Duke Ellington Word Search, April Activities, Black History Month
No Prep! Do you need engaging activities to accompany your Jazz unit or Duke Ellington composer studies? Students can search for Ellington-themed words in this 15x15 word grid. 15 words can be found up, down, or across! Answer key included.
Duke Ellington Composer Activities, Black History Month, Classical Music
Just print & play! Do you need engaging Duke Ellington activities or music sub plans? Each page offers creative ways for students to learn more about the classical compositions of Duke Ellington!
Resouce Includes:
1-page Resource Guide - This guide will get you started quickly! Just print and play.
Listening Sheet Star Rating Guides - A reference sheet illustrates the five-star rating system included in most listening sheets. Each frame has a description, with one being "okay" and 5 stars as "Wow!"
Listening Sheets - There are no wrong answers! Students can note how they feel and what they imagine while listening to a selected piece of music. Choose from musical instruments, nature scenes, colors, and more. There is a space for drawing and several non-musical elements to consider, such as animals and nature.
Weather and Emotions Listening Sheets
Weather is a recurring theme in classical music. Does a musical piece remind the listener of a snowy day or a cheerful sunny afternoon? Students can select the weather symbols that come to mind. Is the music happy or sad? A set of emotional characters allows your group to pick the feelings that best relate to a piece of music.
2 Biography Pages - Fact sheet (1 or 2 facts are already provided, a box to paste/draw the composer's portrait, and a birthday box to color in and decorate cupcakes! A duplicate blank page is included for students to do their own research.
Composer Research Sheet - Students can use their favorite reference materials to compile a full page of facts about the composer's home country. Some of the research options include capital, continent, population, food, and more.
Composer Rating Activity - There are more options to profile the composer on the rating sheet, including which season and musical style they belong to. This can also be used as a listening sheet or as a bulletin board display.
Word Composer Activity - In the classic letter puzzle, students can use all the letters from the composer's full name to create new, shorter words and record their scores. Add a timer for an extra challenge.
Musical Selections (two pages per piece)
Need More Black History Month Resources?
Share stories, create conversations, and spark a deeper appreciation for the arts all month (and all year) long! Explore ALL of the Black History Month composer packs, activities, and digital resources.
i-Ready Vocabulary (2016 version): Bundle of Worksheets
By Peter D
This is a bundle of worksheets to help students practice the i-Ready Vocabulary Words from Kindergarten to Grade 5. Please note that these vocabulary words are from the year 2016 version of the i-Ready curriculum.
The bundle of worksheets for the 2024 version of the i-Ready curriculum can be found here:
Bundle of i-Ready vocabulary worksheets (2024 version)
The worksheets include the following activities:
* rhyming words
* word shapes
* spelling practice
* definitions
* fill in the blanks
* ABC Order
* word search
To make the worksheets, I used the vocabulary words from year 2016 that are listed on the PDF files that we can see here:
i Ready Vocabulary Words By Grade
High Frequency Words
Please verify that these are the vocabulary words that you are looking for.
Please click this link for more vocabulary worksheets:
Vocabulary Worksheets
Merlin Missions #21 to #27: A Bundle of Worksheets
By Peter D
This is a bundle of worksheets for Merlin Mission books #21 to #27. These books are part of the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne.
There is one PDF file for each book (297 pages in total).
In each PDF file, there are three worksheets for each chapter:
* comprehension questions
* vocabulary
* story analysis
Also, there are several worksheets at the end of each file:
* story review
* activities
* cause and effect
* compare and contrast
* picture practice
* story map
* news report
* scrambled sentences
* word search
* crossword puzzle
Also, there is an answer key included at the end of each PDF file.
Click here for more worksheets for the Merlin Mission series:
Worksheets for the Merlin Mission series
Click here for more worksheets for the Magic Tree House series:
Worksheets for the Magic Tree House series
42 Word Search Puzzles ( Growing Bundle ) - Solutions included
By Zaazoua Mostapha
Word search puzzles are incredibly helpful for learning new words. They're like fun games where you find words hidden in a grid of letters. When you do this, you remember the words better and also get better at spelling. It's like a puzzle adventure that helps you learn and remember words in a really enjoyable way!
What's included:
General topics:
Seasonal:
Astronomy:
Days & Months:
Animals:
Halloween Flashcards - Word Search Activity Bundle
By Zaazoua Mostapha
Halloween season is upon us, and it’s almost time to break out the bats, spiders, and spooktacular Halloween activities in the classroom. It’s always fun to bring a bit of the holiday into the room with Halloween writing prompts, storytelling activities, and Halloween games for kids. We’re here to help you bring all of those spooky words into your content with Halloween vocabulary word wall flashcards and word search puzzles.
This Halloween word wall includes creepy words for your students to use in their writing and storytelling assignments and even games (word search and matching games). Print out these Halloween word wall vocabulary cards and cut them. Stick them up around your room or create a Halloween word bulletin board display to immerse your students in the content-specific vocabulary. Make your students busy at home or in class.
What's included:
BONUS: 2 FREE resources are included.
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