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Save Me a Seat Vocabulary Pictures
Multi-page document with vocabulary words and corresponding pictures to assist with comprehension of this amazing book!
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3rd - 5th
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The Butterfly, a Holocaust Poem - Close Read and Short Answer Response
Looking for a meaningful way to honor Holocaust victims? With respect and dignity, Pavel Friedmann's poem, The Butterfly, guides students through a close reading of the text, a paired short answer response, and the option to create their own butterfly in honor of Holocaust victims. The teachers in my middle school found this activity to be a meaningful closure to a Holocaust unit. If you’re looking to sample poetry close reading, CLICK HERE to sign up and download my free poetry sub plans. Downl
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5th - 9th
A Virtual Field Trip to Afghanistan: A Thousand Splendid Suns
Building background for students before reading a novel is one important scaffolding measure that teachers can take. Before starting A Thousand Splendid Suns, send your students on a virtual field trip to Afghanistan!WHY THIS ACTIVITY IS SO IMPORTANT:Besides building background knowledge for students, helping kids see a place in the world different from home and negatively pictured in the media is helpful for expanding their world view. This product features video by Afghani filmmakers, the be
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: A Thousand Splendid Suns: COMPLETE NOVEL UNIT
Black History Month Book (African-American Inventions)
African-American Inventions
(A book for black history month about African-American inventions)
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Every February our country celebrates the contributions that many African-Americans have made to this country. There are many 1st and achievements that are a part of our nation’s history. African-American Inventions is a book that teaches children about everyday items that African-Americans have
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PreK - 1st
Stolen Words A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNIT
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day (FNMI) First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - Stolen Words A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNITOntario Educators recognize this day and hopes to see all schools wear their orange shirt in support of the First Nation Peoples.This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “Stolen Words” is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it shares informat
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K - 4th
When We Were Alone A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNIT
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day (FNMI) First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - When We Were Alone A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNITOntario Educators recognize this day and hopes to see all schools wear their orange shirt in support of the First Nation Peoples.This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “When We Were Alone” is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it sha
Grades:
K - 4th
When I Was 8 A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNIT
Indigenous National Truth and Reconciliation Day (FNMI) First Nations, Metis, Inuit Studies - When I Was 8 A Story About Residential Schools Read Aloud UNITOntario Educators recognize this day and hopes to see all schools wear their orange shirt in support of the First Nation Peoples.This interactive read aloud will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. The book “When I Was 8 ” is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it shares inform
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K - 4th
St. Patrick's Day Depth & Complexity Print & Go Low-Prep Activities Test Prep
Looking for a fabulous selection of St. Patrick's Day activities that use the Depth & Complexity framework? This print-and-go activity pack has Language Arts, Social Studies, Math, and Science activities, all in one great resource. You'll find St. Patrick's Day writing prompts, fiction and non-fiction pieces to read, Depth and Complexity frames to complete, a brochure to create, leprechaun problems to solve, Irish geology to explore, and more! Of course there is a digital version included fo
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3rd - 6th
Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa Language Activities - Print and Digital Versions
These fun Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa activities for kids focus on reading and language. The worksheets are a great way to keep students productive and motivated around the holidays. Printable PDF and digital Google Slides™ versions included. --- RESOURCE DETAILS ---What a great way to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa! This set has you covered for school or home with a digital Google Slides™ version. These 16 Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa Language worksheets are perfect for 3rd grade, 4
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3rd - 5th
THE OUTSIDERS 34 Slang Phrases - Spraypaint Graffiti (by S.E. Hinton)
Learners will love this Graffiti & Spraypaint design and might even be tricked into enjoying themselves while taking notes on the slang language in the novel. This two-page organizer will help students keep track of the meanings of the 34 slang phrases.SUGGESTED ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATIONStudents will look at a bunch of the slang the Greasers and Socs use in the novel. They’ll guess at what they think the various terms and idioms mean, then compare their thoughts to reality.TEXT: THE OUTSIDERS
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7th - 9th
Day of the Dead: Annotation Guide & Mini Research Assignment {7 - 12 ELA}
Try something other than Poe in your secondary English classroom this Halloween; instead, send them off to try a mini-research project! This mini-research project gives students the chance to learn about the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead while honoring the lives of amazing poets and authors who have died.This product has two parts: a mini-research project and a fiction/poetry reading annotation guide. The two parts can be used together or separately - that's up to you! The mini-research pr
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Fall Lessons and Activities for Secondary ELA
The Roaring Twenties: Introductory Article (Magazine Format Reading)
If you are looking for an overview of the Roaring Twenties, this 4-page magazine format article will not only allow your students to practice reading with non-fiction text features, but is high interest and well-rounded.This article is set up similar to a magazine with 4 pages of reading that contain text features (ex. headings, fact boxes). I like to staple the article to form a booklet. Comprehension questions and answer keys are included!The article covers the following content:-What were the
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5th - 7th
Ron McNair "Ron's Big Mission" Space History Comprehension Companion
This Ronald McNair Unit focuses on theme and the lessons we can learn from this heroic man who has made a great impact on our history today.
CLICK HERE to find an introductory lesson on THEME!CLICK HERE for a differentiated THEME lesson that can be used with the mentor text listed in this Ron McNair Unit as well as any other mentor text of choice!
Within this document, you will find:
- Teacher page: Mentor text suggestions
- Two Ron McNair Influential Posters including famous & memorabl
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1st - 3rd
Black History Month - Bitmoji Classroom Library (Youtube Read Alouds)
This resource is a single slide bitmoji classroom where books are linked to highlight Black History, including important/influential figures, events, & traditions.This resource is a great option for daily read alouds in morning meetings, guided reading independent skills reinforcement, choice board activities, SEL, etc. If you have suggested books, I'm happy to add them if youtube read alouds are available! :)Books Currently Linked:The UndefeatedYoung, Black, & GiftedFly High!Lillian's R
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PreK - 6th
Australian Animal Reading Comprehension | Seven Reading Comprehension Passages
Are your students learning about Australian animals? Are you looking for some Australian animal reading comprehension passages?Then you need to grab this resource! This resource is part of our popular Australian Animal Information Report BundleYour students will love learning about Australian Animals with these fun reading passages.Here's what is included:✔seven different animals (koala, kangaroo, possum, platypus, echidna, bilby, & wombat)✔passage and reading comprehension questions✔informa
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Australian Animal Information Report Writing Bundle
Los Pollitos Dicen - Spanish and English Reader's Theater
A traditional Latin American children’s song turned into a fun reader’s theater script!
This can be used to teach your students fluency in Spanish, English, or both! Great for Literacy Centers and more!
This set includes:
-Translations in Spanish and English
(3 sets: full color, colored script, and all black & white for easy printing)
-A Reader’s Theater Script for up to 8 readers
(3 sets: full color, colored script, and all black & white for easy printing)
Use it with or witho
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2nd - 12th
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Mayan Literature - The Popul Vuh
Students will have the opportunity to engage with one of the most enduring works of ancient Mesoamerican literature, the Popul Vuh. The Popul Vuh captures unique aspects of Maya culture, mythology, and understanding of the universe. This assignment allows students to examine primary source material and ask though-provoking questions about the text.
Aztec
Maya
Mayan
Olmec
Inca
Toltec
Plot
Setting
Rising action
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient History
American History
America
American
North Amer
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6th - 12th
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Thanksgiving Dinner Phonics Game (CVC, Digraphs, Initial & Final Blends)
This is a Thanksgiving Dinner themed Phonics game that I created to help my first graders apply some of our phonics skills (CVC, Digraphs, Initial & Final Blends). I have also included blank pages for you to get creative and add your own (sight words, math facts, etc.) My class is very diverse so some of the food items include Latino/African American traditions. Directions: Provide students with a plate. Take turns picking a card & reading the word. If it is a REAL word, say "Yes, please
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K - 2nd
When We Were Alone - A Story About Residential Schools - Interactive Read Aloud
This When We Were Alone interactive read aloud will allow students to develop a deep understanding of Residential Schools while practicing reading strategies. This is a great Orange Shirt Day read aloud activity or use it throughout the year as an opportunity to make Social Studies connections in reading class.When We Were Alone will be a fantastic addition to your Reader’s Workshop. This picture book is perfect for your Social Studies Class and making cross curricular connections because it sha
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3rd - 5th
Beowulf: 4 Scripted Prereading Activities w/ Hand Outs and Optional Assignments
This 21-page document includes multiple pre-reading activities you can use to introduce your students to the epic, Beowulf. The different activities involve individual, partner, or small group work that build on each other; however, it is not necessary that you do ALL of the pre-reading activities. You can pick and choose which one best suits you, the individuals in your classroom, and your allotted time frame.
These activities can be used again and again, year after year, and they can be easil
Grades:
9th - 12th
Ruby's Wish by Bridges Character Development Lesson
Ruby's Wish by Bridges Character Development Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching about hard work, perseverance, and courage, as well as main idea and details, story elements, new vocabulary, word study, character analysis, cause and effect and much MORE! This is an ideal resource for the Women's History month. PRINT and GO! This lesson includes: Learning Objectives Pre, during and post reading comprehension questions.New Vocabulary ActivitiesStory Elements Activity Story Sequence ActivityCharact
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K - 3rd
A Day in My Life: Kenya- Differentiated Guided Reading (Compare & Contrast)
Six differentiated guided readers leveled for 2nd-4th grade with a focus on RI.3.9 and RI.4.9 compare and contrast two texts on the same topic. This product also includes small group/ guided reading lesson plans, a map locating activity, passages in book or passage format, multiple choice and short response questions, differentiated compare & contrast graphic organizers, exit ticket, and topper craft.This is perfect for guided reading or multi-level strategy groups while also integrating soc
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2nd - 4th
African Mythology
***Just recently updated as of February 2023 to include new activities, additional contextual videos and articles, and options for quizzes. I also re-formatted the PowerPoints and Word files to make them more visually appealing and user friendly. Zip file includes PowerPoint files, Word documents, and PDFs.This unit for African mythology includes:Lesson Plan OverviewContextual Background Powerpoint with Notes PageAfter Reading Textual Analysis WorksheetOptions for Additional Videos and ReadingsA
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8th - 12th
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Civil Rights: The Little Rock Nine Accounts SOCIAL ISSUES JUSTICE RL RI 5.6
The Little Rock nine are famous for having helped integrate schools in Little Rock, Arkansas. Not only will these sheets provide historical background surrounding this topic, but the multiple accounts will allow your students to take note of similarities and differences within the accounts, understand the perspectives of each account, and make inferences about what is said in the accounts.
Grades:
4th - 7th
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