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2nd grade social studies guided reading books
Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies
This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
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PreK - 2nd
Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities: Football & Super Bowl 24
The Big Game- Super Bowl 24 is right around the corner. This Big Game football printable for kids allows students to interact with text while learning all about the history of the Super Bowl. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, main idea, word meaning, text features, and illustrations making meaning in the text.Standards Covered:RI.1 (Asking and Answering Questions)RI. 2 (Main idea)RI. 4 (Word meaning)RI.5 (Text Features)RI. 7 (Illustrations to match the text)An assessmen
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2nd - 3rd
Community Helpers Unit
This Community Helpers Unit has everything you need to teach your little learners about the people who play important roles in our communities. This Unit has a variety of activities that go into a fun and engaging deep dive into these vital professions, and the best part is that they are all CCSS aligned! What is included?10 mini lessonsWrite the room (editable)Dramatic play centersAnchor chartsCraftsEmergent readersA lapbookSTEM activitiesSight word activitiesClassroom community activitiesCheck
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PreK - 2nd
Continents and Oceans Mini Book
This is a first grade friendly emergent reader about the continents and ocean. Students will be able to read one fact about each of the continents and the oceans. Picture clues will help with text.There are 7 continents in the world.North America is made up of mostly 3 big countries.There are a lot of rain forests in South America.There are many small countries in Europe.Asia is the biggest continent.Africa is by Europe and Asia.Australia is called the "Land Down Under".Antarctica is at the So
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K - 3rd
Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen
Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
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1st - 2nd
Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension
Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
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1st - 2nd
Ancient Civilizations Greece, Rome, China and Egypt BUNDLE
Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China and Ancient Egypt: vocabulary, activities, games, and assessments differentiated to support all learners. Looking to integrate reading and social studies? Each ancient civilization unit includes a printable mini book, along with discussion questions and reading comprehension activities. This MEGA money saving bundle (25% discount) has a ton of fun and meaningful activities that will engage your students and make planning your Ancient Civilizations unit
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2nd - 5th
Native American Activities Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text
This Unit was designed to teach young children about three different Native American tribes. There are booklets for the Iroquois, Sioux, and Hopi Tribes. Each booklet can be copied two per page. They come with assessment pieces and a writing page. There are directions on how to build a comparison graph for the three tribes looking at their clothing, food, recreation, and shelter. By the end of this unit, your child will have an idea of what life was like as a Native American. Also included a
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K - 3rd
Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3
Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition. This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.Worksheets in
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PreK - 3rd
Beginning Biographies - Texts and Comprehension Work for First and Second Grades
This set of BEGINNING BIOGRAPHIES offers simple biographies featuring 10 famous people from America's history (5 females and 5 males). They're a great, developmentally appropriate way to introduce primary readers to the genre. There are TWO DIFFERENTIATED VERSIONS of each biography to accommodate for a variety of reading levels in your classroom. In this set, I've included texts for:Abraham LincolnRosa ParksNeil ArmstrongBetsy RossTheodore RooseveltRuby BridgesJesse OwensHelen KellerBenjamin Fra
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1st - 2nd
Ancient Civilization Mini Books Bundle for Early Readers - Six Civilizations
This Ancient Civilization Mini Books Bundle is perfect for your students to learn about six different civilizations! These books can be used for a very basic study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about that civilization and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce each ancient civilization to you
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PreK - 2nd
Colonial Times Mini Book for Early Readers - 13 Colonies, Colonial Jobs, & More!
Your students will love completing this Colonial Times mini book. This mini book is for early readers: Pre-k, Kindergarten , 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade. This Colonial Times mini book lets students read easy words and pair them with the scene on the page. Students can color in the pages for some fun!This Colonial Times has information on the Colombian Exchange, the 13 Colonies, The New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, the Southern Colonies, colonial jobs, slaves, technologies in the colonial
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PreK - 2nd
Jamaica Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study
This Jamaica Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Jamaica! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Jamaica and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA c
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PreK - 2nd
Wampanoag Tribe Mini Book for Early Readers - Native American Activities
This Wampanoag Tribe Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Wampanoag Tribe! This book can be used for a very basic Native American study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Wampanoag and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this tribe to your students!Plus a full col
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Native American Mini Book Bundle #1- Sioux, Hopi, Apache, Cheyenne, Inuit
HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD MEGA UNIT 1 (includes all Country Readers)
A TPT BEST SELLER! (Just UPDATED to also include vocabulary cards, postcard and a full sheet of passport stamps for each country.)
If you are looking for a unit filled with over 265 pages of traditions, customs, activities, printables, landmarks/typical architecture, around the world people puppets, flags, maps, passports, airline tickets, a suitcase, lots of activity/food ideas AND 12 full sized Holidays Around the World MINI READER BOOKS, (ITALY, FRANCE, GERMANY, RUSSIA, ENGLAND, HOLLAND, US
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PreK - 4th
Ancient Egypt Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities
This Ancient Egypt Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Egyptians! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Egypt study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Ancient Egypt and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilization Mini Books Bundle for Early Readers - Six Civilizations
Hawaii Mini Book for Early Readers - A State Study
This Hawaii Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Hawaii! This book can be used for a very basic state study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Hawaii and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA color
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â The West United States Mini Book Bundle- California, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho
Peru Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study
This Peru Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Peru! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Peru and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA color half
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Complete Country Mini Book Bundle for Early Readers
United States of America Mini Book
This is an emergent/easy reader about the United States of America:
This is North America. The United States is one of the countries in North America.
The United States is made of 50 states.
This is the United States flag. It is red, white, and blue.
The eagle is a symbol of the United States.
This is the Statue of Liberty. It is in New York City.
This is the Liberty Bell. It stands for freedom.
George Washington was the first president.
Abe Lincoln was the 16th president.
The president liv
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K - 3rd
Famous People Biographies Text Evidence Passages Set 1
**Updated March 2020 to include a digital version of each student passage. This is a Google Slides presentation.**This is a set of 15 close reading passages. Each text evidence reading passage has three questions for students to mark the text. There is also an extended response question for students to answer on the back of their worksheet. Each passage is about a famous person in history. People included:Martin Luther King Jr.Clara BartonSally RideLeonardo da VinciJane GoodallStephen HawkingG
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
Prove It Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages | Apples, Leaves, Fall
Prove it! Informational Comprehension Passages for September is a great way to help students move beyond a literal understanding and towards a more critical evaluation of text. It encourages repeated reading for comprehension, noting of evidence and use of inferences and conclusions. Offering topics such as falling leaves, Johnny Appleseed, the Apple Life Cycle, Parts of an Apple and Corn, students can explore the delights of fall through engaging text combined with lively illustrations. Perfect
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1st - 2nd
Ancient Egypt Mini Book
ANCIENT EGYPT MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and a "Using a Glossary and Index." This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with
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2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Continents Mini Book Set: 7 Emergent Readers
Continents Mini Book Set includes an easy reader for each of the 7 continents. Perfect for beginning readers.
Check out the companion book set: Oceans Mini Book Set (5 Readers):
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Oceans-Mini-Book-Set-5-EmergentEasy-Readers-1178813
North America:
This is where North America is in the world.
North America is made up of mostly 3 big countries.
The Mississippi River is the longest river.
There are mountains in North America. The Rocky Mountains are the
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K - 3rd
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Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Folktales Around the World
Incorporate cultural diversity into any language arts class with these folktale Reader's Theater scripts from around the world. These classic tales from Scotland, China, Mexico, Africa, and India would be a great addition to any history classroom as well, as they exhibit the cultures and traditions of various countries.This package includes five folktale-themed Reader's Theater scripts:- The Black Bull of Norroway from Scotland- The Magic Paintbrush from China- The Story of the Sun and the Moon
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2nd - 5th
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