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Elementary world history literature circle microsofts
Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRO to novel NUMBER THE STARS music, photos
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint Introduction lesson provides digital resources & factual historical context & background information in preparation for reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. BL 4.5 GOAL: to prepare each student to understand the historical background of the novel by front-loading facts to aid comprehension AUDIENCE: whole or small group for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms. This product is ideal for preparing READ ALOUD, LITERATURE CIRCLES,
Grades:
4th - 12th
Number the Stars PRE & POST reading: Background History, Vocabulary, Review Game
THIS MEGA-BUNDLE INCLUDES PRE READING DIGITAL INTRODUCTION, VOCABULARY FOR ALL CHAPTERS, AND POST REVIEW CARD GAME FOR NUMBER THE STARS BY LOIS LOWRY.1. Pre:PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint Introduction lesson provides digital resources & factual historical context & background information in preparation for reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. BL 4.5GOAL: to prepare each student to understand the historical background of the novel by front-loading facts to aid comprehension AUDIE
Grades:
5th - 10th
Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION to twelve novels photos,maps,music
This HISTORICAL PREREADING POWERPOINT 12 BOOK BUNDLE IS MADE OF 12 ppt. lessons designed to immerse students in the world of these classic historical fiction novels. These background POWER POINT LESSONS enrich a student‘s ability to comprehend the complex settings, as well as foster a deeper understanding of critical historical world events. *These introductory lessons provide a perfect backdrop from the 1790s through to the 1960s: Harriet Tubman, Bud Bud, Not Buddy, Hidden Figures, Where th
Grades:
5th - 12th
Number the Stars PRE & POST reading: Background History Intro & Review Game PPT
THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES PRE READING DIGITAL INTRODUCTION AND POST REVIEW CARD GAME FOR NUMBER THE STARS BY LOIS LOWRY.1. Pre:PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint Introduction lesson provides digital resources & factual historical context & background information in preparation for reading Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. BL 4.5GOAL: to prepare each student to understand the historical background of the novel by front-loading facts to aid comprehension AUDIENCE: whole or small group for regul
Grades:
5th - 10th
Number the Stars WebQuest
A WebQuest to introduce the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
A Long Walk to Water Literature Circle Packet
This packet encompasses all information to run three separate literature circles for the book A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. This originally was created to be implemented in an advanced Social Studies class but could be used for an English or ESOL/ELL class. The packet has text-dependent questions, descriptions and organizers for each role during the literature circle.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Digital HISTORICAL BACKGROUND INTRODUCTION to novel THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for The Diary of a Young Girl ; Anne Frank. BL 6.5GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT:Please be aware that YOUT
Grades:
5th - 12th
Gilgamesh the King - Reading Guide
Gilgamesh the King by Ludmila Zeman, is a great companion story when teaching ancient civilizations. The story and the illustrations will appeal to students of all ages. This handout helps students to think critically about quotes from the story, and how they relate to the issues of social structure and power. Students are asked to support their thoughts with examples from the story and to make text connections.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
SSYRA 2019-2020 The Bicycle Spy by Yona Zeldis McDonough
This product is a word document that contains 175 questions broken down by chapter with answers in parenthesis after each question. These can be used as discussion questions if read as a small group or as a book trivia game.This book was selected to be part of the Sunshine State Young Readers Grades 3-5 List
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Blackbird Girls Book Study
Full book study of the book The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. The book study contains an entire packet for students to hang onto as well as a cover page. The book study is broken up into groups of 5 chapters. The "before you read" pages have predictions, vocabulary and a thinking map activity (all thinking maps are included in the book study). The "after you read" pages include multiple choice, short and long answer questions. There is also an included character sheet and reading log for the
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Genevieve's War Lit Log
This is a lit log for Genevieve's War, a historical fiction about World War II set in Alsace, France, written by Patricia Reilly Giff. Genevieve's War Lit Log can be used as a guide for direct reading instruction (literature circle, novel study, guided reading, close reading) or used as a guide for a read aloud.
The main focus skill of the lit log is to use text to explain/draw inferences (including make predictions and make personal comments). Other focus skills are: describe/compa
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4th - 7th
READ ALOUD HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Intro A Long Walk to Water: Photos, Maps, Music
PURPOSE: This NONFICTION PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading resources & factual historical background information for A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park.GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standardsAUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classroomsHISTORICAL POWERPOINT:Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINK
Grades:
5th - 12th
50 Higher-Order Text-Dependent Questions: "A Night Divided" by Jennifer Nielsen
Our meticulously curated "A Night Divided: Comprehensive Text-Dependent Question Set" offers educators a captivating and immersive experience for students as they journey through Jennifer A. Nielsen's gripping novel.Context and Historical Significance:"A Night Divided" is set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in world history – the Cold War era and the division of Berlin. Through this novel, students will gain a profound understanding of the construction and impact of th
Grades:
5th - 8th
Historical Fiction Novel / Roll & Chat / ELA Small group activity
Get your students discussing their historical fiction novels with this easy to use roll and chat activity! This activity can be used in several small groups at one time or works great as a station option. For this activity you will need a die. Foam die, paper die, game die, whatever you have! You can display the roll and chat chart up on the board for every student to see or print out the document for each group to have.As the students roll a number, they are to answer the question that goes alo
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Marie Curie Reading Guide (Common Core Aligned)
This is a 22 page reading guide of 98 reading comprehension questions.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Cinderella Stories from Around the World
Included is a detailed list of 25 Cinderella books from around the world. These books can be used to teach about geography and other cultures. There is also a worksheet included where students compare and contrast the stories by answering questions and filling in Venn diagrams on the books. This activity allows students to look at different cultures and how those cultures influence each story. These books are a good starting point for lessons on different countries and cultures. These stories ca
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Famous & Not So Famous Inventors
This theme unit introduces students to the amazing world of inventions — they'll learn about famous inventors, explore every day inventions, discuss the "Top 10" inventions of all time, and even imagine a new invention for the 21st century. Each mini-lesson provides a step-by-step activity with links to the best online resources for kids with primary source documents.
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3rd - 5th
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Star of Fear, Star of Hope Activity Packet
"Star of Fear, Star of Hope" is a children's book written by Jo Hoestlandt and illustrated by Johanna Kang. The book is set during World War II and tells the story of a young Jewish girl named Helen who is forced to flee her home with her family as the Nazis invade her town. The story follows Helen's journey as she is separated from her family and taken to a concentration camp. Despite the harsh circumstances, Helen finds hope and comfort in her friendship with a fellow prisoner, a young girl na
Grades:
5th - 8th
CCSS:
Homeless Bird
This packet includes background information including the location of India on a map, clothing worn by people in India, a page to document character information, and two pages to document Indian vocabulary.
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4th - 7th
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Teaching The Holocaust Through Literacy
Many young students have never heard of The Holocaust. This topic is important for children to learn about because it teaches respect and tolerance for those who are different. Teaching young children about important topics lay a foundation which can be used as they get older.While most children’s books that mention the Holocaust do not go into detail about the death of millions, they do show what happened to children at the time. Most of the books tell stories about lost friendships, heroes in
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Roman Forum Article (Level 2) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet is based upon the Britannica School Forum Article, Reading Level 2. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article online. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about the Roman Forum. This worksheet can be used with any social studies curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction reading. An answer key is included with the worksheet. It is ready to be printed and used.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Rome Bundle
City of Carthage Article (Level 2) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet is based upon the Britannica School Carthage Article, Reading Level 2. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article online. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about the ancient city of Carthage. This worksheet can be used with any social studies curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction reading. An answer key is included with the worksheet. It is ready to be printed and used.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Rome Bundle
Holocaust Survivor Dedication Poem Elementary
A dedication to Holocaust Survivor, Maud Dame, written by Caren Fahey and illustrated by Carmen Leander. Recommended for elementary age students learning about the Holocaust.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Hiroshima by Laurence Yep Comprehension Questions by Chapter
Comprehension questions to go with the novel Hiroshima by Laurence Yep. Questions listed by chapter.****100% Editable file****
Grades:
4th - 9th
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