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Social studies literature circles for Microsoft OneDrive
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft and Activities
Are you looking for some fun activities to introduce Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? I have developed this focus on how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Peacemaker. We talk about the difference between a Peacemaker and a Peacebreaker. Then, students write about how they can be a Peacemaker. There are several engaging activities in this mini unit for you.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing PromptsDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemak
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PreK - 1st
Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION (18)
Are you looking for BLACK HISTORY MONTH close reading passages? These eighteen non-fiction text dependent passages are perfect for Black History Month in February! If you're looking for a way to incorporate social studies with reading, and a variety of people, this study is perfect. The passage and the questions are all on one page for easy reference.The passages are rigorous to help meet the Common Core standards. Each passage includes mostly text dependent questions that assess comprehension.
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3rd - 8th
Social Media Templates for ANY text - TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Text
Five 2023 social media templates in both DIGITAL (Google Slides or PowerPoint) and printable versions. These reusable and highly engaging templates for TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Messenger are perfect for ANY novel study, creative writing task or even history class!Carefully designed on the 2023 versions of these popular Apps. Also includes editable exemplars to show students what success looks like.Happy teaching :)
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5th - 12th
Also included in: FULL Unit for ANY Novel & Independent Reading (Digital & Print)
Refugee by Alan Gratz Novel Study
The Refugee Novel Study resource is a comprehensive set of standards-aligned, rigorous, instructional materials for teaching the Refugee by Alan Gratz. With these Common Core aligned materials, students will deeply engage with the novel and develop their literacy and critical thinking skills. The novel study includes 100+ resources to help you implement an engaging, rigorous ELA or Social Studies unit. Snapshot of Resources Included in Unit:30 Common Core Aligned Lesson Plans18 Literary Analysis
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5th - 8th
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The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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Virginia Studies SOL TEI Questions (Digital Review Activities)
Need to breathe some new life into your SOL test review with rigorous and engaging activities? Students can use this digital resource to review the Virginia Studies curriculum right in Google Slides™ . This is a great way for 4th and 5th grade students to become more confident with manipulating items on the screen before they take the SOL test! No prep for you; no lost papers for them!Questions are modeled after TEI items found on the end-of-year SOL test (including drag and drop, hot spot, and
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4th - 5th
Also included in: Mega Virginia Studies Review Bundle
The Book Thief Novel Study: Reading Guide and Chapter Comprehension Questions
This novel study and reading guide for the awarding winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, comes with a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers for students to complete as they read. This novel analysis is broken into 20 sections, with each section focusing on 25-30 pages of reading. (My novel studies are typically divided up into chapters, but due to the unique nature of Zusak's storytelling, this novel study is divided into sections that correspond with the book).This Common
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: The Book Thief and The Boy in Striped Pajamas Novel Studies - Bundle
Virginia Studies Google Drive Review Bundle (VS.2-VS.10)
Want to go digital with your Virginia Studies review? These fun, interactive, paperless activities are a great way for students to review the content covered in the Virginia Studies curriculum right in Google Slides™! Use them to wrap up each unit or save them for your end-of-year SOL review!Save 20% by purchasing all five Virginia Studies digital review resources in this bundle! Students will review cumulative Virginia Studies content and practice TEI skills as they “drag and drop” movable obje
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4th - 5th
Classify the Five Themes of Geography 5E Lesson | 5 Theme WalkAround | Microsoft
This lesson challenges students to identify, classify & explain the 5 themes of geography using real-world examples. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun “Picture It” warm-up activity. Then, introduce each of the five themes & practice applying the concepts. Fill-in notes & practice activities accompany the lesson. A “GSI: Geography Scene Investigation” challenges students to classify 16 colorful images by them
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4th - 10th
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Compare Types of Economic Systems 5-E Lesson | Intro to Economies | Microsoft
This lesson defines & explains the types of economic systems in place around the world. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Begin with a fun, “4 Pics, 1 Word” warm-up activity, then introduce key vocabulary. Students complete a fill-in chart comparing the 4 main types of economic systems - Traditional, Market, Command, Mixed. Check for understanding with a “Show What You Know” practice activity, “Big Ideas” summary & exit ticket q
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6th - 12th
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Types of Governments 6E Intro Unit BUNDLE | FUN Government Resources | Microsoft
This Intro to Types of Governments Unit Bundle has everything needed to keep your classes engaged! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 6-E teaching model is easy for you to use. The materials focus on identifying types of limited & unlimited governments and comparing & contrasting political systems. Each resource includes a Teacher Reference Guide to help you easily plan. Your purchase has print & digital, interactive versions of the materials. Made for in-class learnin
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5th - 12th
Survivor - An Introduction to Discussion and Textual Evidence
Welcome to the game of Survivor! This introductory lesson is perfect for any collaborative classroom and utilizes text annotation, finding textual evidence, forming an opinion based on text, and respectful debate all in one fun activity! The Game:Students must determine 5 plane crash survivors to be rescued immediately and 5 to stay and attempt to survive on the island.What's included?Slides to accompany the lessonA student-facing worksheetA full lesson plan with objective and common core standa
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6th - 12th
Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts
Do you need an engaging way to study folktales, legends or Native Americans? Need a way to integrate literacy and social studies? Looking for more interesting texts for guided reading? These readers' theaters will help you with all the above. I have used these readers' theater scripts for the many years in my classroom as part of our Native American unit and guided reading groups. I have performed these scripts in the classroom for other classes and as plays at parent events. Why you will love t
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2nd - 5th
The Diary of Anne Frank Novel Study and Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for the bestselling "Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every entry as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning diary autobiography in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Intro to Economy and Economics 5-E Lesson BUNDLE | FUN Microsoft Unit
Learning about economics is entertaining with this BUNDLE of unique resources! The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 5-E teaching model is EASY for you to use! Each engaging activity includes a Teacher Guide to ensure success in your classroom! Your purchase has editable, print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print5 PowerP
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5th - 10th
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The Castle in the Attic Novel Study Digital + Printable Book Unit
Are you looking for an all-in-one unit for The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop? Look no further. This comprehensive digital + printable unit includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructed response writing prompts with organizers for planning, and language arts lessons. Lessons are aligned to the Common Core Standards for grades 5–6.✨ DIGITAL RESOURCESThis novel study includes links to digital resources. Boom Learning is used for multiple-choice, short answer, and f
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5th - 6th
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California Native Americans/Indigenous Peoples of CA Unit-Google Slides™
This digital unit will help your students learn all about various California Native American tribes/Indigenous Peoples of California. The coolest part is that it is all PAPERLESS and DIGITAL! Share with your class using Google Classroom™, Google Slides™ or via Microsoft OneDrive™. You can even use these with SeeSaw and PicCollage!List California Tribes/Indigenous Peoples of California included:PomoChumashShasta MojaveYokutCahuillaDigital unit includes:-2 Graphic organizers for each California tr
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3rd - 5th
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The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
Book Tasting Kit (Book Tasting Menu - Literature Circles)
BOOK TASTING KIT
This kit includes everything you need to throw a book tasting! Get your students excited about reading new books by turning your classroom into a restaurant for the day! (JUST ADD RED & WHITE CHECKERED TABLE CLOTHS!)
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Editable Book Tasting Menu - all you have to do is add your book titles & QR Codes! Available in 5 or 6 book options
Table Number Tents - to help you organize your students into groups and make it feel more like a restaurant!
Place-mats - to make
Grades:
6th - 12th
Fry Bread A Native American Family Story Activity Native American Heritage Month
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of family and cultural traditions.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle!
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K - 2nd
Five Themes of Geography Research Project PBL | 5 Themes City Mosaic | Microsoft
Challenge your class to research & showcase the “5 Themes of Geography” for a major world city. Creating mosaics is a fun way to assess student learning while letting them show off their creativity. First, they research their city’s location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interactions. Then, they design colorful mosaics with images & descriptions featuring their cities. A rubric sets clear expectations for your students & makes grading easy! Your purchase has editabl
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5th - 12th
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Thank You Sarah Hale November Activities Sarah Saves Thanksgiving Book Companion
Add a little history to your Thanksgiving activities this year. Your 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students will love learning about the life and legacy of Sarah Hale, the single mother of five, composer of Mary Had a Little Lamb and first female magazine editor. Sarah singlehandedly took on the task of having Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. She is a real-life example of perseverance.This unit can stand alone with the accompanying story Sarah Saves Thanksgiving (written by me) o
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Thanksgiving ELA Enrichment Activities Bundle
Five Themes of Geography BUNDLE | FUN 5 Theme Lessons and Activities | Microsoft
An entertaining BUNDLE of unique resources that introduce the 5 Themes of Geography - Location, Place, Region, Movement, Human-Environment Interactions. The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 7-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Each activity includes a Teacher Reference Guide to ensure success & engagement in your classroom! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everythin
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4th - 9th
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Human Environment Interactions 5-E Unit BUNDLE | Geography Resources | Microsoft
An engaging BUNDLE of Human-Environment Interactions resources exploring how geography affects our world. The guided lessons are FUN for students & the 6-E teaching model is easy for you to use! Each activity includes a Teacher Reference Guide to ensure success & engagement in your classroom! The bundle has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included! Includes Microsoft Resou
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4th - 9th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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