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4th grade social studies guided reading books $5-10
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
Abolitionists, Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Uncle Tom's Cabin
This is a four-lesson unit covering the Abolitionist Movement, the life of Frederick Douglass, and the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. The download includes four reading activities, multiple choice reading assessments, student response essay questions, guided reading activities, one vocabulary check, three sections of true and false questions, and student summaries. The assignments include information on William Lloyd Garrison, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, the Grimke Sisters, Frederick Douglas, a
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4th - 8th
George Washington's Socks Unit
George Washington's SocksThought Provoking ActivitiesThis unit does not include chapter questions. The activities in this unit are meant to make the students go deeper in understanding and thinking about the story.Students will use the book, George Washington's Socks by Elvira Woodruff, to predict, create chapter titles, analyze characters through trait recognition and comparison to themselves, character conflicts, find factual information in historical fiction, write an opinion piece, plot the
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4th - 6th
Inside Out And Back Again by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Unit
Inside Out And Back Again Newbery Honor Book by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Study is perfect for learning about immigration, coming-of-age, Vietnam War , U.S. history, refugees, similes and metaphors, character analysis, themes, and much MORE! This unit includes: 1. Objective & Benchmarks2. Pre-reading activity - Background history of Vietnam War3. During Reading Comprehension Questions along with history on Vietnamese immigration. 4. Post Reading Activities - Similes and Metaphors5. Vocabula
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4th - 6th
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
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
Blood on the River Novel Guide
Blood on the River! An engaging book written by Elisa Carbone about the adventures of the new world and the Jamestown settlement. This book is perfect for 4-7 grade students. Your students will LOVE this book and all of the activities and discussions included. EVERYTHING you will need to complete the unit is included except for the book.
There are NO answer keys for the "Show What You Know Questions" because those questions are meant for discussion and are formatted as open ended questions;
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4th - 7th
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
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
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
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
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Story of 9/11 Novel Guide
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide. Ideal realistic fiction resource that masterfully tells the story of September 11th, the fallen towers and their legacy, which lives on in all of us. History is alive.This pack includes:Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answers. Character(s) analysis New VocabularyCause & Effect ChartKLW ChartThemes ActivityEssay TopicExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for: Teaching about American HistoryTeaching about September
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4th - 7th
I Survived the Nazi Invasion, 1944 (Comprehensive Book Study)
While this book by Lauren Tarshis is a suspenseful and insightful historical fiction read. I designed this book study to dig deeper into an understanding of World War II, the Nazi ghettos, and the role of Jewish partisans. This book study includes historical background information, a photo analysis activity, as well as chapter reading responses and so much more.What's Included:Chapter Reading Responses (Answer Keys Included!)Photo Analysis Activity (step-by-step directions for analyzing 8 histor
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4th - 5th
Maidu Tribe California Native American Indians Informational Reading/ Activities
Everything your students need to know about the Maidu 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, government and what makes the Maidu people special and unique among California Native Americans. Discussion questions & answers and student quiz and student activity included!Use as a guided reading resour
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
Trail of Tears Mini-Book and Comprehension Quiz
This Trail of Tears mini-book and comprehension quiz is a great way to teach about the events of the plight of Native Americans from the 1830s in Georgia to Oklahoma. It is a brief summary that covers the events leading up to the Trail of Tears in the order they happened. It includes a 10 page book as well as a 10 question multiple-choice quiz and an answer key. 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 Cherokee India
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2nd - 4th
Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Set 2
**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:Wright BrothersNeil ArmstrongChristopher ColumbusLewis and ClarkHarriet TubmanJackie Rob
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
Gabrieleno Tribe CA Native Americans Informational Reading (aka Tongva Kizh)
*Also spelled Gabrielino or Gabrielinos; also called Tongva or Kizh This resource is part of a series of 16 short expository texts are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Use them as guided reading resources, close reading texts, or digital resource information. (Ink friendly version included.) Print, color copy on card stock and laminate for multiple years of use!Text, photos and comprehension activity is included, quiz and discussion questions included.Check out our companio
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4th - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
Mojave Tribe CA Native American Indian Informational Reading and Activities
Keep your students learning with this engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools.Everything your students need to know about the Mojave 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, government and what makes the Mojave people special and unique a
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: 5 California Native American Tribes Texts & Activities Bundle
Coastal Miwok Tribe Ca. Native Americans Informational Reading & Activities
Everything your students need to know about the Coastal Miwok 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:locationancient historyculture, technologyresources beliefs governmentwhat makes the Coastal Miwok people special and uniqueUse as a guided reading resource, close reading text, or digital resource information. You can use digitally or print, color copy on card stock and l
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4th - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
Pomo Tribe California Native American Indian Informational Text
Permission granted for use with Google Classroom. Keep your students learning with this engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools. Everything your students need to know about the Pomo 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, government and
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4th - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
Patty Reed's Doll The Story of the Donner Party by Rachel K Laurgaard Book Unit
Patty Reed's Doll The Story of the Donner Party*Save Time!*No Prep!*Ready to Use!!!*Great for Whole Class, Guided Reading Groups, Literature Circles, and More!This is a novel study for Patty Reed's Doll The Story of the Donner Party by Rachel K Laurgaard. Over 30 pages of student work, plus an answer key!This novel study divides Patty Reed's Doll The Story of the Donner Party into nine sections for study with a quiz, vocabulary, and a Common Core standard taught in each section of study. The cha
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3rd - 6th
Ohlone Tribe California Native Americans Informational Text
Everything your students need to know about the Ohlone Tribe of California. This series of short expository texts are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Use them as guided reading resources, close reading texts, or digital resource information. Print, color copy on card stock and laminate for multiple years of use! Ink-friendly version included. Text, photos and comprehension questions are included.Check out our companion California Native American units, games, reviews, and
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Ohlone Tribe Close Reading Text Game & Lapbook Bundle
Eastern Miwok Tribe Ca. Native Americans Informational Reading and Activities
Eastern Miwok tribe is comprised of 5 groups: Bay Miwok, Plains Miwok, North Sierra Miwok, Central Sierra Miwok, and Southern Sierra Miwok.Everything your students need to know about the Eastern Miwok 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, government and what makes the Eastern Miwok people special and
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4th - 6th
Also included in: 5 California Native American Tribes Texts & Activities Bundle
Hupa Tribe California Native American Indians Informational Reading & Activities
This series of short expository texts are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Use them as guided reading resources, close reading texts, or digital resource information. (Ink friendly version included.) Print, color copy on card stock and laminate for multiple years of use!Text, photos and comprehension questions are included. Check out our companion California Native American games, reviews, and projects!www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thank-a-teacher Customer Tips:Be the
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
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