Social studies Common Core RL.4.4 assessments

Reading, Social Studies - History, Writing

The Sign of the Beaver is a novel by Elizabeth George Speare, first published in 1983. The story is set in 1768 and follows the adventures of Matt, a 13-year-old boy who is left alone in the wilderness of Maine to guard his family's newly built cabin while his father goes back to Massachusetts to bring the rest of the family. Matt befriends Attean, a Native American boy, who teaches him survival skills and helps him navigate the wilderness. Through their friendship, Matt learns about Attean's cu

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

, RF.4.3

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Also included in: HISTORICAL FICTION BOOKS: UNIT OF STUDY ALL-INCLUSIVE BUNDLE

Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Read Aloud Book & Activities Lesson Plans Theme Writing

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Teaching With A Vision

Back to school Dreamers by YuYi Morales read aloud book & activities focuses on theme (theme graphic organizer), compare/contrast (graphic organizer), lesson plans, writing prompt, read aloud discussion cards (editable cards included), vocabulary graphic organizers and other unique activities that are perfect for back to school or any time of the year!It's also a terrific classroom community building activity, as well as a terrific representation of multicultural literature. The unit focuses

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Assessment, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

Informational Text, Reading, U.S. History

, RL.3.5

, RL.3.9

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Also included in: Back to School Read Aloud Books & Activities BUNDLE Multicultural Theme

I Survived the American Revolution Comprehension, Vocabulary, & Assessment Pack!

Created by

JB Creations

Students will show their understanding of the novel, I Survived The American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis with this text dependent comprehension booklet, vocabulary, and assessment bundle! The comprehension booklet features skills such as character traits, setting, summarizing, sequencing, theme, point of view, text structure, inferring, problem/solution, figurative language, etc. and mirror the state testing depth of knowledge questioning. A set of rich vocabulary word cards and 2 activit

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

Holidays/Seasonal, Social Studies - History, Writing

, RL.4.6

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Also included in: 4th Grade American Revolution Customized Bundle

Cereal Box Project Template

Created by

ARSLifestyle

This cereal box project template will help your students create cereal box projects throughout the school year! Have your students to bring in their own cereal boxes and cover them with construction paper. Download and print this packet, and students can create projects in class or at home. It can be used during a unit or as a summative assessment for the unit. Projects include: Biographies Autobiographies Author studies Book Reviews Inventors/Inventions Please review my Terms of Use, which yo

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

English Language Arts, Literature, Social Studies - History

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Kidnapped in Key West Complete Novel Study Unit

Created by

MrsFourthGrade

Kidnapped in Key West is a perfect historical fiction novel for the intermediate grades. Packed with Florida history about Henry Flagler and the expansion of the railroad to the keys. In this novel study you will find: A complete student packet to guide students through reading the novel and discussions A powerpoint slide showing images mentioned in the novel to guide student understanding and comprehensionChapter quizzes & answer keysA project choice board for students to demonstrate their

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.4.3

, RL.4.7

TOMIE DEPAOLA LEGENDS: READING COMPREHENSION & EXTENSIONS UNIT OF STUDY

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Other (Social Studies - History), Reading, Writing

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

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.4

, RL.3.1

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Also included in: TOMIE dePAOLA: AUTHOR BUNDLE WITH AUTHOR STUDY & 7 BOOKS FEATURED

ERANDI'S BRAIDS - by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal - READING & ACTIVITIES UNIT

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Close Reading, Social Studies - History, Writing

Erandi's Braids by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal is a captivating story that transports readers into the world of a young indigenous girl named Erandi. Set in a rural Mexican village, the tale beautifully explores themes of tradition, courage, and self-expression. Erandi's braids hold a special significance, representing her cultural identity and ancestral heritage. Through engaging activities, this reading unit invites students to delve into Erandi's journey, fostering their understanding of diver

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Assessment, Bulletin Board Ideas, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.4

, RL.3.1

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DAUGHTER OF LIBERTY by Robert Quackenbush: READING COMPREHENSION WITH ACTIVITIES

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English Language Arts, Reading, U.S. History

Daughter of Liberty is a children's book by Robert Quackenbush that tells the story of a young girl named Deborah Samson, who disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War. The teaching guide for this book provides educators with a range of activities and discussion points to help students understand the themes and historical context of the story.The guide includes pre-reading activities that introduce students to the Revolutionary War and the role of women in the 18th century. Du

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

Also included in: HISTORICAL FICTION BOOKS: UNIT OF STUDY ALL-INCLUSIVE BUNDLE

Digital By the Great Horn Spoon Novel Study Google Form Comprehension Bundle

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Test your students' comprehension and text understanding with these 10 question quizzes on By the Great Horn Spoon!Questions are thought-provoking and open-ended as well as text-based.Forms include sample answers and all questions are editable! This no-prep, digital resource works great for distance learning or with students in the classroom and it provides instant feedback to students!The forms can be pushed out to students to complete digitally or they can be printed out by clicking on the thr

Subjects:

Assessment, Literature Circles

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Literature, U.S. History, Vocabulary

Dear Levi Assessment Packet

Created by

Classrooms Matter

In my classroom this is a great novel to help teach Westward Expansion. It is an engaging book and lends itself to great classroom discussions!! (It always works well into my Social Studies curriculum too!!) Use this assessment packet with your class while reading Dear Levi: Letters from the Overland Trail. This assessment packet contains... -Mid-Novel Assessment - use after page #60 (with answers) *includes multiple choice, true/false, fill in the blank, and short answer -Final Assessme

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.3

English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies - History

, RL.3.5

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Morning Work - Grade 4 - Quarter 3

Created by

Jessica Zannini

Looking for meaningful Morning Work? This morning work guides student learning and assists in your planning? These Morning Work assessments are designed to meet the time demands of the school day, provide you will easy grading and documentation, and to guide students in learning. The Morning Work Daily Assessment Quarter 3 provides 45 spiral reviews with ample practice to allow students successful mastery of important 4th Grade standards. Each day contains ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studi

Subjects:

Grades:

4th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

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Also included in: 4th Grade Morning Work Bundle - Daily Review of ELA, Math, Science, S.S.

Freedom Summer: 4th Grade Common Core Worksheets

Created by

Laura Turnbow

I have created 5 worksheets based on the wonderful book, Freedom Summer. All 5 worksheets are linked directly to 4th grade common core standards CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.2, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.3, and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4.4. Each worksheet lists the CCSS at the bottom of the page. Students will answer comprehension questions using inference and must provide evidence from the text. They will identify the meanings of phrases used in the story, determine the theme, give

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

YEH-SHEN, CHINESE CINDERELLA STORY: READING LESSONS & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

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Reading, Social Studies - History, Writing

The Teacher's Guide for Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China is a resource for educators who wish to incorporate this traditional Chinese folktale into their curriculum. The guide provides background information on the story's origins and cultural significance, as well as suggested lesson plans and activities that align with educational standards.The guide includes a summary of the story, discussion questions, vocabulary lists, and suggested activities that cover topics such as culture, folkl

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

, RL.3.3

Balanced Literacy, U.S. History

, RL.4.1

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Finding Context Clues Task Cards SCOOT

Created by

Michelle Norrid

Teaching context clues is a challenge for teachers. These task cards can make it fun by integrating Social Studies. Using exerpts from the book by Ellen Levine, If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island, students rotate around room using a "Scoot" board to answer context clues questions. Can be used as game or in workstaions.

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.3.4

, RL.6.4

SQUANTO, FRIEND OF THE PILGRIMS - TEST

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Native Americans

Squanto, also known as Tisquantum, was a Native American from the Patuxet tribe who played a significant role in helping the Pilgrims establish the Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts, USA.Squanto's legacy lives on as a symbol of cross-cultural cooperation and friendship in the early days of European colonization in North America. His assistance to the Pilgrims was crucial in their survival and helped pave the way for the establishment of lasting relationships between European settlers

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 5th

Types:

CCSS:

Other (ELA), Reading, U.S. History

Also included in: HISTORICAL FICTION BOOKS: UNIT OF STUDY ALL-INCLUSIVE BUNDLE

"Create a Quiz" for "George Washington's Socks" (1st half of story)

Created by

Timothy Cammisa

This document is intended to be used as an assessment upon completing the story, "George Washington's Socks." This excellent historical fiction book is always a great one for students, especially for those in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. On this document, the students are applying reading skills for the first half of the book by being asked to create their own quiz. Some sample skills they are asked to address include: Vocabulary Inferencing Problems/events Character(s) Setting

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.5.1

Dual Language in the Classroom

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The Night Diary (Novel Study)

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11 page novel study for the Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani with before reading, during reading and after reading questions and activities. Lots of background knowledge building about world religions and the Partition!

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

Poetry, U.S. History, Vocabulary

, RL.4.5

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"The New Colossus" Vocabulary

Created by

Ashley Obbink

There is a list of vocabulary words and definitions from Emma Lazarus's "The New Colossus." It also includes a quiz and answer key based on the vocabulary words.

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.4.4

The Emporium for Language Arts

, RL.6.4

, RL.7.4

, RL.8.4

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"I Survived: The Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79" by Lauren Tarshis Unit

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This book gives a fictional first-hand account of the destruction of Pompeii. It is a great way to combine both language arts and ancient history. Also, it can be used with the "What Is Pompeii?" unit to compare/contrast books on the same topic, but different genres.This unit includes: vocabulary/spelling words, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified spelling/vocabulary tests, writing prompts, activities, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for ho

Subjects:

Ancient History, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.5

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By the Great Horn Spoon Chapter 1 Google Form Quiz

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Test your students' comprehension and text understanding with this 10 question quiz on By the Great Horn Spoon! chapter 1.By the Great Horn Spoon! is a realistic fiction story about the Gold Rush and pairs well with California history lessons.All questions are thought-provoking and open-ended as well as text-based.This form includes sample answers and all questions are editable! This no-prep, digital resource works great for distance learning or with students in the classroom and it provides ins

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Native Americans, Vocabulary

Also included in: Digital By the Great Horn Spoon Novel Study Google Form Comprehension Bundle

Native American Folktale vocabulary list with assessment and key

Created by

Education Island

This is a list of twenty terms related to three Native American Legends. It can be combined with the PowerPoint presentation and used as the handouts for the Day 1 lesson in the one week mini-unit found at this same site. There is the word, its definition and a fill-in the blank. Then, there is a practice sheet for the synonyms. Finally, there is an assessment with an assessment key. The assessment is primarily using the words from a word bank to complete a sentence, match with a synonym a

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.4.4

, RL.6.4

, RL.7.4

By the Great Horn Spoon Chapter 4 Google Form Quiz

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Test your students' comprehension and text understanding with this 10 question quiz on By the Great Horn Spoon! chapter 4.By the Great Horn Spoon! is a realistic fiction story about the Gold Rush and pairs well with California history lessons.All questions are thought-provoking and open-ended as well as text-based.This form includes sample answers and all questions are editable! This no-prep, digital resource works great for distance learning or with students in the classroom and it provides ins

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Digital By the Great Horn Spoon Novel Study Google Form Comprehension Bundle

By the Great Horn Spoon Chapter 11 Google Form Quiz

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Test your students' comprehension and text understanding with this 10 question quiz on By the Great Horn Spoon! chapter 11By the Great Horn Spoon! is a realistic fiction story about the Gold Rush and pairs well with California history lessons.All questions are thought-provoking and open-ended as well as text-based.This form includes sample answers and all questions are editable! This no-prep, digital resource works great for distance learning or with students in the classroom and it provides ins

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

CCSS: