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3rd grade social studies guided reading books
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
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
Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
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3rd - 5th
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
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
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
US History Reading Passages United States History Reading Comprehension American
United States Reading Comprehension Passages Questions and Annotations BundleThis bundle contains a total of 35 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! It contains 7 StudentSavvy Reading Passage & Expository Text Resources! Units include: Ancient and Native American History, First Americans | Explorers, The Age of Exploration, Trade Routes | Colonist and Native American Relations | The Origi
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3rd - 7th
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
I Survived the American Revolution 1776 Novel Guide
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 Novel Guide is perfect for teaching American history, about Revolutionary War, social studies, and language arts. Formats: Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom) The novel guide includes; Learning ObjectivesPre, during and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsWord searchWords in contextCause & Effect ActivityNew vocabularyCharacter AnalysisKLW Chart Nearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: I Survived Series BUNDLE
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: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
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: Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
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
Indigenous People's Day Booklet
Celebrate Indigenous People's Day in your classroom!This booklet includes facts about the holiday in simple sentences.
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PreK - 6th
Ancient Rome Mini Book
ANCIENT ROME MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and extension activities. In addition, two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and "Using a Table of Contents and Vocabulary." Use in a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
K-3 Chaque enfant compte-Sept 30th French Orange Shirt Day - Resources & Readers
Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.It is a day we honor 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 include
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K - 3rd
People Who Made a Difference, Famous American Biographies, Flipbook Biographies
Ignite students' curiosity and understanding of influential individuals with this biographical flipbook series. Each flipbook is designed to explore, discover, and reflect on the lives of historical and present leaders. As a bonus, enjoy a freebie flipbook featuring Sally Ride's inspiring journey.contents:30 flipbook biographies flipbook contents:title pageexplore pagediscover pagereflect pageincluded biographies:Abraham LincolnAmelia EarhartBarack ObamaBill GatesCesar ChavezDr. SeussEleanor Roo
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1st - 5th
Kumeyaay California Native American Indians Informational Text for Google
Keep your students learning with this engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools. Google classroom version also available. Sold separately.Everything your students need to know about the Kumeyaay tribe of California. This resource is one of a series of short expository texts that are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Students learn about the location, ancient history, culture, technology, resources, beliefs, gove
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
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. This is both sets of my close reading passages. Each set has 15 passages for a total of 30 passages. Set 1:Martin Luther King Jr.Clara BartonSally RideLeonardo da VinciJane GoodallStephen HawkingGeorge WashingtonAbraham LincolnThomas JeffersonAlexander Graham
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2nd - 3rd
Ancient China Mini Book
ANCIENT CHINA MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes a "Main Idea and Supporting Details" graphic organizer. 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 Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are also i
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Six California Explorers : Informational Texts Cabrillo Drake de Anza & More
Keep your students learning with these engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools.Learn about California explorers in these student friendly articles that give the early years, goals, success and failures and legacies of these legendary explorers of California. Buy the bundle and save! Bonus file included.This series includes:Juan Rodriguez CabrilloSir Francis DrakeSebastian CermenoSebastian VizcainoJuan Bautista de AnzaGaspar de Por
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3rd - 6th
Cherokee Indians Mini-Book and Comprehension Quiz
This 10-page mini-book is a perfect tool to teach about the Cherokee Indians. It covers where the Cherokee Indians lived, about their homes, what they ate, what they wore, and the responsibilities of the Cherokee women and men. It also includes a 10 multiple-choice and 10 true-false question quiz. This book is arranged to be copied back to back and will save paper!If you like this resource, be sure to check out my Trail of Tears Mini-Book and Comprehension Quiz by clicking here.Don't forget t
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2nd - 3rd
Columbus Day Flip Book! All About Christopher Columbus + Follow Up Activities!
Celebrate Christopher Columbus with your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students with this Columbus Day flip book / mini-reader! This book can be used in class while teaching about Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day or even as a take home reader so your students can continue their learning at home. The book has 7 pages, 4 pages include information about Christopher Columbus and 3 pages have follow up activities.
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Holiday Flip Book BUNDLE! Thanksgiving, Christmas, MLK Day & More!
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