Description
The 3rd & 4th grade November ELA lesson plans include:
“November ELA Sub Plans” Binder or Folder Cover
- This adorable cover can be at the front of your folder or binder! The back cover is also included.
“November ELA Sub Plans” Binder Spines
- These spines will work if you put your plans in a 1″, 1.5″, or 2″ binder!
Table of Contents
- A list of everything that is included in the November lesson plans!
Note to Teacher
- This note to YOU explains what you need to do to get the sub plans ready. Basically, you just need to print, copy, etc!
Wishbone Themed Thank You Notes to your Substitute(s)
- These print-and-go thank-you notes are wishbone themed! They are a half page so you can save on paper and ink.
Turkey Themed “How Did Your Day Go?” Substitute Notes Form
- This substitute notes form gives your sub a space to write students who did well, those who struggled, what they didn’t get to, and any additional notes. Perfect to be sure you know just how the day went. It also boasts a fun turkey theme!
Thanksgiving Substitute Punch Cards
- These punch cards make a great behavior incentive for JUST when there is a sub- a.k.a. when students may need a little more help! 😉 These will do the trick!
Copies for Students List
- A clear layout of what you, a staff member, or the sub will need to copy for the students for the entire day
ELA Lesson Checklist
- This is where you let the sub know which lessons to use for the day. You can check a box to let them know to use ALL the lessons for a full day of plans, OR you can check individual lessons you would like used during your ELA block.
ELA Lesson #1: November Fill-In-The-Blanks
- These basic fill-in-the-blanks allow students to fill in the blanks of stories using nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc.! Students will get a kick out of these while practicing their parts of speech.
- Includes lesson plan & 4 worksheets
ELA Lessons #2: November Fixing Sentences
- Students will fix sentences at an upper-grade level with these fun and engaging worksheets.
Letter Writing Lesson: Thank You to a Veteran
- Students will write a letter to thank a veteran for their service! Includes lesson plan, brainstorming pages, and writing pages
Descriptive Writing: Turkey in Disguise
- Students will write a descriptive writing piece about a turkey in disguise… and then draw a picture of the turkey in disguise they wrote about!
Reading Prompts & Lesson: Giving Thanks & Dia de los Muertos Reading Passages
- 2 reading prompts are included at 2 different levels. There is both a giving thanks and a Dia de los Muertos reading passage. Choose one to use or use both and differentiate!
- A lesson plan is included to introduce the topics for each reading prompt as well!
Reading Lesson to use with ANY Book!
- This reading lesson can be used for a class read-aloud for any narrative story. It is focused on making connections during reading. This lesson can be used over and over with new stories!
“Turkey!” ELA Review Game
- Students will practice their parts of speech AND figurative language with a FUN and engaging board game! A game board, dice (to fold and glue), game pieces, and game cards are all included. Your kids will want to play it over and over!
Sugar Skull Craftivity
- This Sugar Skull craftivity is in honor of Dia de los Muertos (a Mexican holiday on November 2). The lesson includes a brief description of the holiday and directions for students to create their own sugar school flap book!
Answer Keys & Worksheet Guides
- Answer Keys and Worksheet Guides are included for ALL student worksheets.
WHAT HAVE PEOPLE SAID ABOUT MY SUB PLANS PREVIOUSLY? You can find these reviews on my “Ready To Go Sub Plans” on TpT, which follow the same formatting as these brand-new ones.
“These sub plans have been the BEST discovery I have made on TPT! Thank you for making these wonderful and all inclusive plans that are so easy to use, especially when you are sick and the last thing you want to do is write sub plans!”
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Atkinson’s All About Ag –
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Whitney M. –
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Little Leaf Learning Lab –
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Math Time Fun –
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Vicki Marseglia –
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Deanne W. –
I ended up not needing them for a sub but used a couple activities myself. Our pre-Thanksgiving week was extremely short and this offered me some reviewing options to what I have taught thus far. It was very helpful!
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Educate & Rejuvenate –
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Julia R Pabst –
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Katherine B. –
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Allison F. –
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Erin N. –
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Elizabeth L. –
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Heirloom Resources –
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Nicole H. –
Bought it in the bundle. Such cute and appropriate activities!
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Personalized in Third –
Great resource!
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Micheal P. –
Worked great.
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Theresa H. –
These were very helpful when I had to stay home at the last minute. I had purchased your October plans and knew right where to go for reliable plans. Thank you!
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Anna J. –
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MICHELLE COSTER –
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Nina H. –
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ABCs and 123s with Janet –
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Jessica K. –
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Dana V. –
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Sarina D. –
These were great sub plans for fall for my third grade class!
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Educate & Rejuvenate –
Christina,
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Angela M. –
Used for sub plans and it was easy to follow and students stayed engaged!
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Elaine G. –
Thank you for a comprehensive way to review basic concepts.
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Samantha T. –
Very easy to just print and put in a folder for an emergency situation. My sub had no trouble following the plans.
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Made it easier to be out and not have to worry about what the students were working on
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Marlee K. –
This work was perfect review work to send home over the long holiday break. This saved time and was easy for students to use independently. Thank you!
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