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5th grade social studies guided reading books
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
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
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use John Boyne's award winning WWII novel, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distan
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5th - 9th
Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
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
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
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
Holocaust of World War II Close Reading Comprehension | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A World War 2 close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Holocaust, where over six million Jewish people were murdered during World War II. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn the key facts about the Holocaust whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension
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5th - 7th
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
California Gold Rush Informational Reading Series #1-6 Discounted Bundle
No prep! Teach the Gold Rush using these six age-appropriate and engaging texts and activities. Bonus file included. We created our own California Gold Rush curriculum that covers everything important but is flexible enough to use in a variety of ways. We wanted each section to be able to stand alone, so we decided related activities should be included.Our comprehensive Gold Rush Series of informational original articles each focus on a specific aspect of the California Gold Rush. The first in t
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4th - 6th
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
ECHO by Pam Munoz Ryan; A PDF and Digital Novel Study by Jean Martin
Overview: This custom-made, ready-to-use packet is a PDF product designed for students in grades 5-8 as they read ECHO, Pam Munoz Ryan's 2016 Newbery Honor book and Kirkus Prize winner. The 40 student pages can be downloaded to create student booklets or exported as an Easel digital product and used on any device. The student pages divide the text into nine reading assignments with questions and tasks to go with each one. Included also is an answer key, a student bookmark for keeping track of
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5th - 7th
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Google Classroom Novel Guide
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Google Classroom Novel GuideAn Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team | BESTSELLER This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsAnswer KeyVocabulary Activities Text-to-self questionsExtension Resources:- Map- Videos - Cave formations and locations - Documentary This resource is great for: Teaching about non-fiction science textTeaching about problem solvingTeaching social studies Literacy centers
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5th - 8th
Seven Wonders of the World Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage bundle with seven reading passages about the New Seven Wonders of the World. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous wonders whilst developing their comprehension skills.This bundle contains the following close reading activities:P
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5th - 6th
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
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
The History of Christmas 4th and 5th Grade Bundle
This is the complete workbook constructed by Reading Through History for the History of Christmas series. It includes 106 pages of reading, writing, and content activities for students and is appropriate for any reading or social studies class above the 4th grade level. It includes lessons on the origins of the holiday, both Pagan and Christian, lessons covering popular characters of the holiday such as Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty, a section on popular literature that inspired the way we celebr
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4th - 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
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
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
Read Aloud Play: Stolen Childhoods--Lewis Hine's Crusade to End Child Labor
At the height of the Great Depression, the pioneering photography of Lewis Hine freed generations of children from having to slave away for pennies an hour in coal mines, canneries, and textile mills. Hine often risked physical harm to photograph children in deplorable working conditions, but his work eventually led to the establishment of America’s child labor laws. Originally published in the Oct. 31, 2011, issue of Scope Magazine and republished in the Feb. 27, 2012, issue of Junior Scholasti
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4th - 7th
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
A Night Divided - Background Information to the Cold War and the Berlin Wall
This is a great pre-reading presentation for the book, "A Night Divided," written by Jennifer A. Nielsen. This 17-page slide, in PDF format, gives a brief history of the aftermath of WWI, the powers in WWII, and the resulting Cold War. Finally, the Berlin wall is described as the greatest symbol of the Cold War. After showing this information and the powerful images included within it, your students will be excited to read the historical fiction novel about a girl fighting to get her family r
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5th - 9th
Treaty of Paris Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An American War of Independence close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch surrounding the end of the American Revolutionary War and the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the end of the war and the treaty whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An
Grades:
5th - 6th
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