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5th grade Presidents' Day african history literature circles
Presidents Day Reading (Differentiated) -George Washington & Abraham Lincoln
CLICK THE PREVIEW TO SEE MORE!Presidents Day reading! These differentiated reading passages on Abraham Lincoln and George Washington are a great way for your students to learn history about two of our nation's greatest presidents. Included are two non-fiction passages about each president. Passage A is slightly more advanced than passage B. Also included, KWL chart, Venn Diagram, Comprehension pages, Presidential trading cards AND Coloring and writing page. Common core aligned. Included:+ George
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2nd - 5th
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Revolutionary War on Wednesday Magic Tree House #22 Comprehension Novel Study
This unit is designed to engage students with the book while helping you assess their comprehension. There is a worksheet for each chapter of the book (10 chapters), with a variety of question types to help students inference, connect with the ideas, consider new vocabulary, and understand more of what they read. Each chapter worksheet also includes a set of word work activities to practice common core skills, such as parts of speech, synonyms and antonyms, possessives, contractions, irregular p
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2nd - 5th
Abe Lincoln at Last! Magic Tree House #47 Comprehension Novel Study
This unit is designed to engage students with the book while helping you assess their comprehension. There is a worksheet for each chapter of the book (12 chapters), with a variety of question types to help students inference, connect with the ideas, consider new vocabulary, and understand more of what they read. Each chapter worksheet also includes a set of word work activities to practice common core skills, such as parts of speech, synonyms and antonyms, possessives, contractions, irregular p
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2nd - 5th
Abe Lincoln and the Civil War: Four Informational Text Passages & Printables
Check out this resource about Abraham Lincoln and the turbulent times of the Civil War. Four informational text passages are included along with challenging questions to make your students think about history while they sharpen their reading skills. The high interest passages are: Abraham Lincoln on the Road to the White House, Antietam, Harper’s Ferry, and Mathew Brady. These topics are also covered in Patricia Polacco’s book, “Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln”. Using picture books is an excell
Grades:
4th - 6th
Novel Study: Tristan Strong Punches A Hole In The Sky by Kwame Mbalia
Includes questions for each chapter and answer key with page numbers for each question.
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4th - 8th
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Novel Study: The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown
Includes questions for each chapter and answer key with page numbers for each question.
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4th - 8th
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Abraham Lincoln Reader's Theater w/ GREAT vocabulary activities too!
Are you looking for a way to integrate social studies information with reading? Then this Reader's Theater is the product for you! This product will keep your students excited and enthralled while learning about history, as well as practicing their fluency, oral expression, and comprehension skills too! Students will learn about Abraham Lincoln's life from boyhood through the Civil War, as well as the tragic visit to the Ford Theater, where Lincoln's life ended. Also included with this kid
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2nd - 5th
I Am Kenneth Omondi Ochieng
The English version of our 3rd to 5th-grade reader, a story told by Kenyan Native resident Dr. Kenneth Omondi Ochieng about his life in Kenya and how he became a food forester working to reforest Kenya and other countries and how he works to revitalize the Lake Victoria ecosystems. This book is also available in Dr. Kenneth Omondi Ochieng's native language of Omondi and told in his own voice in the audio link included in both the English and Omondi versions. 50% of all sales on this title are do
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3rd - 6th
Civil War on Sunday Magic Tree House #21 Comprehension Novel Study
This unit is designed to engage students with the book while helping you assess their comprehension. There is a worksheet for each chapter of the book (10 chapters), with a variety of question types to help students inference, connect with the ideas, consider new vocabulary, and understand more of what they read. Each chapter worksheet also includes a set of word work activities to practice common core skills, such as parts of speech, synonyms and antonyms, possessives, contractions, irregular p
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2nd - 5th
FREEBIE: Patriotic Literacy Songs, Readers Theater, Writing Activities
Elementary and Music Teachers love this Patriotic songs, readers theater or music program script for any PATRIOTIC holiday. Easy to use and flexible script choices. Comes with Lyrics for 7 songs (sung to familiar tunes), 2 writing activities and various script options. An essential resource for grades 3-6.Product DescriptionPower Point and Pdf files for easy printing and projecting. Please open the READ ME file first for more details upon purchase.SCRIPT with 19 parts. Choose 1 student for each
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3rd - 6th
Groundhog Day Reading Comprehension Craft Poetry Project
Dive into the intriguing world of Groundhog Day with your 4th graders! This comprehensive resource combines rich informational texts, thought-provoking comprehension questions, a creative diamante poem activity, and an exciting directed drawing art project. Unveil the history, mystery, and artistic expression behind this beloved tradition.This engaging educational resource seamlessly blends history, literacy, and creativity, offering a dynamic learning experience that will leave a lasting impact
Grades:
4th - 6th
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO & EDITABLE BOOK REPORT template Long Walk to Water
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint bundle provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story by Linda Sue Park BL 5.0. Also included is the editable BOOK REPORT PowerPoint template especially designed for use with historical fiction novels. This may be completed as a culminating project or assessment.GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts
Grades:
4th - 12th
Chinese New Year Reading Comprehension Craft Poetry Project
Embark on an enriching cultural adventure with your students this Chinese New Year! Tailored for students eager to explore the vibrant traditions and fascinating history surrounding the Chinese New Year, this resource combines informative texts, engaging activities, and artistic projects to make learning an immersive experience.This engaging educational resource seamlessly blends history, literacy, and creativity, offering a dynamic learning experience that will leave a lasting impact.In this re
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4th - 6th
Magic Tree House: American Revolution Fact Tracker Comprehension
I have created this vocabulary and comprehension guide that you can easily hand to your students to complete independently or in a small group. This packet is suitable for grades 3-5. Included in this packet:~ 2 vocabulary words for students to practice looking words up in the dictionary.~Space to indicate the part of speech for each vocabulary word.~Each vocabulary word has room for a short definition and sentence.~1 comprehension question for each section, usually asking for evidence from the
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3rd - 6th
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Martin Luther King Jr Close Reading
Immerse your 4th graders in the powerful legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with this informational text, writing, and art project. This engaging resource not only delves into the profound words of Dr. King but also provides a platform for individual reflection and artistic creativity.History is seamlessly blended with literacy and creativity, offering a dynamic learning experience that will leave a lasting impact.This is a print and go resource, to save you time and planning!Included in this reso
Grades:
4th - 6th
Magic Tree House: Abe Lincoln at Last!
This is a 93 page unit to accompany Magic Tree House #47
I also have a cheaper MTH unit for this book - without the centers or writing prompts... please visit my store to see it! :)
This unit includes:
- vocabulary and definitions for every chapter
- CCGPS 2nd grade alignment
- Standards and I can posters
- Comprehension questions for all 12 chapters
- 3 centers (fact/opinion, parts of speech, and money)
- 4 Writing prompts
- Additional activities for most chapters
- Printables for 4 of the
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1st - 6th
The Banana Leaf Ball by Milway & Evans 22 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Inspirational story based on true events - The Banana-Leaf Ball How Play Can Change the World is part of the Citizen Kid series of books. A young boy in East Africa is forced to flee his home due to unrest. During the chaos of fleeing, he becomes separated from his family and ends up in a United Nations refugee camp. At the camp he encounters other children who bully and steal in the name of survival. One day, a Right to Play volunteer comes to the camp and organizes a soccer game among the chil
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2nd - 5th
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Nelson Mandela Book Bundle - Worksheets for 3 Books
This resource is a book bundle with activities to do based on the following books about Nelson Mandela:1. Little People, Big Dreams - Nelson Mandela by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara2. The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela by E. L. Norry3. National Geographic Kids Reader - Nelson Mandela by Barbara KramerAll of these resources are available in our store to be purchased individually but purchasing them together in this bundle is a significant saving.Some of the activities in this resource may be
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3rd - 6th
Abraham Lincoln's Tall Tales & Childhood Stories: Reading Comprehension
This nonfiction reading comprehension resource contains everything you need to introduce your students to Abraham Lincoln's childhood, and learn about his childhood friend Austin Gollaher, , and share examples of the tall tales he loved to tell. The flipbook contains tall tales and an introduction explaining where Lincoln got his tall tales. An activity for finding evidence using all the passages is also included. This could be used to assess comprehension. All answer keys are included. Wh
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4th - 6th
Miss Paul and the President - Comprehension, Vocabulary and Research
Miss Paul and the President written by Dean Robbins makes for a great read aloud around President's Day. The product, both printable and digital, works well for many extension activities for upper elementary and early middle schoolers. This product includes vocabulary cards and two pages of vocabulary work. The comprehension activities include a "before you read" survey to boost background knowledge, sequencing sort and point of view prompts. Discussion questions are also provided for the teache
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4th - 6th
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Bundle: Washington & Lincoln Non-Fiction passages & printables
Washington and Lincoln are two of our best loved presidents. Both served our nation during times of upheaval and war. The resources in this bundle include fun facts, stories of their family life, comparisons of their lives, and interesting facts. Great for mini-lessons, substitute lessons, or Presidential lessons. Just print and teach. Each passage is different and provides engaging text and challenging practice.This bundle includes seven Washington and Lincoln resources that cover nonficti
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4th - 6th
Abe Lincoln at Last {A mini-unit to accompany the Magic Tree House book}
This is a 60 page unit to accompany Magic Tree House #47
If you have bought units from me in the past, this is a very similar version to the others - the larger unit has three additional center activities (math, parts of speech, fact/opinion, and writing prompts)
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- vocabulary and definitions for every chapter
- CCGPS 2nd grade alignment
- Standards and I can posters
- Comprehension questions for all 12 chapters
- Additional activities for most chapters
- Printables for 3
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1st - 6th
Little People, Big Dreams - Nelson Mandela by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
This resource is an eight page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Little People, Big Dreams - Nelson Mandela by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Alison Hawkins. This document contains six worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are comprehension questions, sequencing and research activities plus a fill-in puzzle. There is a teacher answer sheet for the puzzle.Education
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2nd - 5th
Nelson Mandela by Barbara Kramer - National Geographic Kids Reader
This resource is a seven page PDF document with activities to do based on the text Nelson Mandela by Barbara Kramer. This document contains six worksheets for students.This text is a National Geographic Kids Reader. The book we used was Level 4 however we understand that some levels differ depending on the country where the text is published.The activities allow the students to reinforce their understanding of the life of Nelson Mandela by completing activities that work with this text. There ar
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Nelson Mandela Book Bundle - Worksheets for 3 Books
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