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3rd grade U.S. History centers for Easel Activities
3 Branches of Government Activity Reading Comprehension US Checks & Balances
This interactive reading activity teaches students about the United States government and its three branches while practicing essential comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's a great way to integrate social studies into your reading instruction!TOPICS COVERED:The ConstitutionDemocracyChecks and BalancesThe Legislative BranchThe Executive BranchThe Judicial BranchWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with
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3rd
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Also included in:Â Third Grade Math & Reading YEAR LONG BUNDLE 1500+ Pages
Abraham Lincoln Activities Reading Comprehension 2nd 3rd Grade Social Studies
With this resource, students learn all about Abraham Lincoln while practicing essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's also an easy way to integrate social studies topics into your reading instruction!WHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizerFull color, digital versionLinks to supplemental websites and videos about Abe LincolnAnswer keyHOW TO USE T
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2nd - 3rd
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PILGRIMS The First Thanksgiving Reading Activity Comprehension Passages
This interactive booklet lets students practice essential reading comprehension skills while learning all about the pilgrims. The activities incorporate main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features.TOPICS INCLUDE:Leaving EnglandThe Pilgrims' journeyPlymouth ColonyHardshipsFamily Lifethe WampanoagWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable bookCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary word cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organizer (similar to a Frayer model)Links to supplemental websites and vid
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2nd - 3rd
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Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims Novel Study - 18 pages
Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims Novel Study is based on the novel by Clyde Robert Bulla.If you are studying Thanksgiving, Indigenous people, and/or History, this is a terrific set of activities to follow up on each chapter of the book. Perfect for guided reading groups.Questions involve different levels of comprehension including:♦ predicting♦ inferencing♦ multiple choice questionsUpdated Sept 2017 - new front cover, borders put on pages and updated clipart.Updated Sept 2021 - 'Indigenous
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3rd - 4th
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George Washington Reading Passage Timeline Comprehension Activity
This resource about George Washington builds essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features. It's also an easy way to integrate social studies topics into your reading instruction!TOPICS INCLUDE:George Washington's youththe Continental Congressthe Revolutionary WarBecoming PresidentAccomplishmentsWHAT YOU WILL GET6-chapter printable book about George WashingtonCut-and-glue titlesVocabulary cards with definitionsVocabulary graphic organize
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2nd - 3rd
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I Survived HURRICANE KATRINA, 2005 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
I Survived THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, 1776 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Hopkinson Lesson
Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson LessonTopics: Underground Railroad, Slavery, African American History; American History;This lesson plan includes: Lesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsKWL Chart Cause and Effect Chart4 quilt tiles (have each student create a quilt tile for the class quilt for Clara) Character analysisMain Idea and Details ActivityNew Vocabulary (activities) Word Search Extension ActivitiesNearpod Teacher Access info is included on the last pageIf
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2nd - 5th
I Survived THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
Oregon Trail Activity Scavenger Hunt with Easel Option
Do your students study Westward Expansion and cover the Oregon Trail? If so, use this Oregon Trail Scavenger Hunt to extend their learning. In this hunt students will learn facts and interesting information about the Oregon Trail -- why pioneers were attracted to Oregon, what life was like on the trail, and why its use ended. Hide the cards in your classroom and watch students search for them, use them in a more orderly way like Scoot, or assign them to students individually through Easel. Any w
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3rd - 5th
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I Survived THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
I Survived THE GALVESTON HURRICANE 1900 Comprehension (With Answer Key)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (Includes questions
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2nd - 4th
I Survived THE JOPLIN TORNADO, 2011 - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
I Survived THE GREAT MOLASSES FLOOD, 1919 Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
By Lauren TarshisOne page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what the
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2nd - 4th
Harriet Tubman Activities Underground Railroad Reading Comprehension Passages
Teach your students about Harriet Tubman with this interactive book. It's a great way to integrate an important social studies topic into your reading instruction. Students will practice essential reading comprehension skills including main idea, context clues, vocabulary, and text features while learning about all Harriet Tubman's life and important contributions.TOPICS INCLUDE:Harriet Tubman's childhoodEscaping from slaveryThe Underground RailroadTubman's work during the civil warHarriet's lif
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2nd - 3rd
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I Survived THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE, 1871 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
I Survived THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG, 1863 Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
I Survived THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES, 2018 Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
By Lauren TarshisOne page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what the
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2nd - 4th
I Survived THE ERUPTION OF MOUNT ST. HELENS Discussion Cards (Answers Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
I Survived THE BOMBING OF PEARL HARBOR Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the text and take their
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â I SURVIVED Series by Lauren Tarshis - Discussion Card Bundle (W/Answer Keys)
CAN'T YOU MAKE THEM BEHAVE, KING GEORGE? Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
33 Discussion Questions and Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides
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3rd - 5th
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AND THEN WHAT HAPPENED, PAUL REVERE? Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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3rd - 5th
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4th of July Dot Marker | American Flag Dot Marker, Do-A-Dot, Dot Art
4th of July Dot Marker | American Flag Dot Marker | Do-A-Dot | Dot ArtCelebrate the 4th of July with the "American Flag Dot Marker" activity! This engaging printable is perfect for young artists and a great addition to any Independence Day-themed unit or study. Kids can use dot markers to create vibrant and patriotic designs on the American flag. It's a fantastic way to foster fine motor skills while getting creative with colors and patterns. Let your imagination soar as you decorate the flag wi
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PreK - 3rd
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Sacagawea Journeys 4th Grade Lesson 20
Sacagawea
by Lise Erdrich
Journeys: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Fourth Grade Unit 4 Lesson 20
The Study Guide includes:
Spelling
Vocabulary/Glossary or Dictionary Skills
Comprehension/Answer Key
Posters: Big Idea, Essential Question, Genre, Idioms, Onomatopoeia
Review: Alphabetical order, Sequencing, Text Connections,
Revised Bloom's Taxonomy Extension Activities
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3rd - 5th
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