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2nd grade other (social studies) Common Core RL.3.1 resources
Scientist and Inventor Research Project Template Brochure & Poster Styles
Research 25 different scientists and inventors - assign one to each student, or follow a group study format where everyone studies the same person. If you keep interactive journals, the flip-flap tri-fold booklets are a good option. If you would prefer a poster format, I have included that as well. This would also work well as an initial activity leading up to a wax museum night.What You'll GetFlip flap /trifold book (brochure style) Poster template25 Black and white images of scientists and Inv
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Cinderella Around the World: ELA Comparing Multicultural Versions
Cinderella Around the World has been circulating for over 1000 years! In this ELA/Social Studies Unit, kids will read and compare 5 multicultural versions. We have fantastic cultural information for the teacher, plus comprehension activities tailored to each book, a mapping activity, comparative literature activities, writing prompts, and more! Included in this thorough packet are:Teacher’s Cultural Guide (with video links and cultural information)Visual organizer comparison chart of 5 books: fo
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Weslandia by Paul Fleischman Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the mentor text picture book Weslandia by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes. A great book for the end of the school year or talking about civilizations or communities. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing key ideas and eventsdescribing author's message / lessoncomparing and contrasting with a Venn diagramMain idea and de
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Economics
Need a simplified way to teacher your students about economics. If so, then this is the unit for you! You will find simplified materials in this unit to save you a ton of planning time and allow your students to have a hands-on approach to economics through a variety of reading passages and activities. Easy to use for both student and teacher.Engaginghands-on resource includes:Book suggestionsLesson suggestionsEconomics fictional reading passage designed to show supply, demand, limited resourc
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Social Studies Bundle
Suki's Kimono Character Education and Back to School Lesson Plan
Suki's Kimono by Chieri Uegak Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching about Japanese and Asian Heritage, other cultures and customs, and self-confidence. Perfect for Back-to-School. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This resource includes: Learning objectivesPre, during, and post reading activitiesStory elementsNew Vocabulary activities Reading comprehension questionsText-to-self questionsPlot Retelling activity Story SequencingColoring and Drawing ActivitiesCause & Effec
Grades:
1st - 4th
Myths & The 12 Olympian Gods (PDF& Google Slides) 62 Pages of Resources
2 Versions - PDF & Google Slides (editable)-62 Pages each-Myth genre anchor charts-Description of 12 important Greek Olympian gods/goddesses (Apollo, Athena, Zeus, Artemis, Hermes, Demeter, Ares, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Hera, Poseidon, Hephaestus)-Age-appropriate myth related to each gods or goddesses-Coloring Page for each god/goddess-Differentiated Worksheets for each of the myths related to the 12 gods/goddesses (both printable & student response digitally editable)-Glossary of terms -L
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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TOMIE DEPAOLA LEGENDS: READING COMPREHENSION & EXTENSIONS UNIT OF STUDY
Tomie dePaola is a beloved author and illustrator of children's books, known for his use of storytelling to teach important values and lessons. Many of his books are based on legends and folktales from various cultures, which he adapts and retells in his own unique style.By using legends as a basis for his stories, dePaola is able to impart important cultural and moral values to young readers. For example, in his book "The Legend of the Bluebonnet," he retells a Native American legend that teach
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: TOMIE dePAOLA: AUTHOR BUNDLE WITH AUTHOR STUDY & 7 BOOKS FEATURED
LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET-Matt De LaPena - READING LESSONS/EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
The Teacher's Guide for Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña is a comprehensive resource designed to enhance the reading experience for students. It offers a detailed breakdown of the book's themes, characters, and literary elements, making it an ideal tool for educators to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions. The guide includes a variety of extension activities that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and social awareness. From exploring the story's messages about communit
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Valentines Day Guided Reading Passage- Cupid
This is a guided reading passage with standards based questions about the mythology behind our favorite Valentine's Day icon. The passage is an adapted version of the story from Roman mythology. The passage is around a reading level O-P and a lexile level of 600-690. A great way to infuse academics with Valentine's Day!
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But The
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Second Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
My Name is Sangoel Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for a read aloud or for a guided reading, literature circle or novel study for My Name is Sangoel by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadia Mohammed and illustrated by Catherine Stock. The book's illustrations greatly add to the text in describing Sangoel's feelings and challenges. This is a great resource to help students in classrooms/schools have compassion for their classmates who are refugees and/or adjusting to a new culture. Other themes are identity and belonging, m
Grades:
1st - 4th
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters reading guide cause and effect vocab (CC Aligned)
This is a 14 page reading guide that includes inference, comprehension, and critical thinking questions. Also included are 11 cause and effect scenarios which require scholars to go back to the text, and 18 vocab words for scholars to look up.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
A Bad Case of Stripes Interactive Unit Plan - Distance Learning Google
If you are looking for quality materials to add to your distance-learning resources, this is the right product for you.This Google Slide presentation contains links to more than a dozen interactive activities that support academic standards related to the book A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. Vocabulary, writing, and Social Studies activities are incorporated.
Grades:
1st - 4th
The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for describing illustrationsdescribing character
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Activities
The Color of Home Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for a read aloud or for a guided reading , literature circle, or novel study for The Color of Home by Mary Hoffman. This picture book is a great story to teach children about refugees and their adjustment to a new country. The beautiful illustrations by Karin Littlewood greatly add to the text in describing the young refugee's feelings about leaving his homeland and coming to America. This book is a great resource to help students and staff have compassion for students
Grades:
1st - 4th
CLICK, CLACK, MOO COWS THAT TYPE by Doreen Cronin: READING LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
"Click Clack Moo Cows That Type" is a beloved children's book written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Betsy Lewin. The book tells the story of Farmer Brown's cows who find an old typewriter and use it to communicate with him, demanding better living conditions. The book unit for kids can include various activities such as reading comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, creative writing prompts, and arts and crafts projects related to the story's themes and characters. The unit explor
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Immigration: Through New Lenses {{Critical Literacy Mini-Unit}}
Overview:This 4 day mini-unit was designed to focus on the 4 components of literacy. "Reading from a critical perspective involves thinking beyond the text to understand issues such as why the author wrote about a particular topic, wrote from a particular perspective, or chose to include some ideas about the topic and exclude others. It requires both the ability and the deliberate inclination to think critically- to analyze and evaluate all types of texts, meaningfully question their origin and
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Young Writers Book Club Activity: Akiak A Tale from the Iditarod
Here is a 3--4 day activity which helps students explore the theme of the short story "Akiak: A Tale from the Iditarod" by Robert J. Blake. It is a story about a 10 year old sled dog who is determined to win the Iditarod race. Through the book, students learn about the conditions of the Alaskan multi-day dog race as well as understand wonderful examples of determination, goal setting and the definition of success.
In a hands on activity, the students walk through multiple steps to create a m
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Global Literacy
Using picture books to teach ELA, science and social studies common core state standards.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
World Record's Project
Students will incorporate reading, analyzing and creating charts and graphs, researching on the internet, writing and social studies. After developing Inquiry questions about world records, students will research one of their questions. After comparing different records and websites by taking notes, students will write their own article with a graphic source from the information they researched. This project is great for higher level students who need a deeper connection to content that is re
Character Traits Trading Card - Traits, Motivation, Feeling
Character Traits, Motivations, & Feelings Trading CardThis is the perfect graphic organizer for students to get a deep understanding of the characters and/or figures in history they learn about. Our class used this for Charlotte's Web characters to Civil Rights figures to characters in stories they wrote. File: PDFFonts: AG180 Days (Amy Groesbeck Fonts: Volume 1), Pond Free Me (Graphics From The Pond)
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Class Rules Everything Around Me: Understanding Social Class Status
This is a great way to introduce concepts associated with the economy. In my experience as a social studies teacher my students would struggle to make connections with past events and the magnitude of how such events impact one’s life. I always tried to make sure that they understood certain concepts, by making connections, before I taught the actual standard. In the case of social class, an important concept associated with the Civil War or Industrial Revolution, I liked to start with what t
Grades:
K - 4th
Four Feet, Two Sandals (Williams/Mohammed/Chayka) Discussion Guide
Guide a classroom, library, or other discussion of Four Feet, Two Sandals, written by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadra Mohammed and illustrated by Doug Chayka. This free downloadable pdf will spark conversations and increase student engagement with the story. Thematic connections include friendship, sharing, problem-solving, and loss. About Four Feet, Two Sandals: When relief workers bring used clothing to the refugee camp, everyone scrambles to grab whatever they can. Ten-year-old Lina is thrille
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2nd - 5th
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Close Reading Practice - Immigration Picture Book
Comprehension activity that activates all four domains of language--listening, speaking, reading and writing. Accompanies the picture book, It's a Wonderful Story by Amanda Rose.A great resource for ELL teachers. Touches on themes of friendship, immigration, cross-cultural connections.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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