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Black History Month social studies guided reading books for Google Apps
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
Grades:
PreK - 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
The First Nations Canada's Indigenous People
The First Nations Canada's Indigenous People (Best Seller) lesson plan available in pdf and Nearpod (interactive online lesson) format This pack includes 38 page lesson booklet on Canada's Indigenous people. Students are able to study the First Nations people from British Columbia to Arctic and across to the Six Nations of Eastern Canada. This pack includes visuals, maps, as well as, the post reading assessment. Instruction for Nearpod access are included on the last page of the lesson. Nearpod
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War Overview Activity | Ancient Greece Lesson
If you are looking for an effortless, step-by-step approach to teach your students about the Persian Wars or Peloponnesian War, you are in the right place! This lesson and overview activity will guide students through the many twists and turns of the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War in an organized and thorough way. With both a printable and digital version, this resource divides the events of these wars into eight different sections. The eight sections cover the following topics:What was the
Grades:
6th - 9th
Election Day and Veteran's Day Print and Digital Readers and Activities
Teach your primary students about Election Day and Veteran's Day with these print and digital activities. These readers and activities are perfect to use during in-person or virtual learning. This product has now been updated to include the print mini books as well as digital versions for both Google Slides and SeeSaw (preloaded links included). Digital versions include audio. Perfect for PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade.Print ReadersElection Day informational reader8 pagesCovers basic facts ab
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Also included in: Fall Print and Digital Readers and Activities BUNDLE
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
Grades:
5th - 8th
Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate Novel in Verse Guide
Home of the Brave Novel in Verse Guide Middle School Bestseller. It'a story that cuts through many topics and themes from immigration, family, belonging to coming-of-age. This novel in verse is highly engaging and perfect for teaching poetry elements, reading comprehension, and literary story elements. This pack includes: Background informationPoetry elements and comprehension questions for each poem.New vocabulary & IdiomsCharacter analysisComparison chartsCharacter traits activitySymbolism
Grades:
5th - 8th
Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga Novel in Verse Guide
Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga Novel in Verse Guide is ideal for teaching about world history, current events, Syrian refugee crisis, immigration, coming of age, belonging, as well as poetry elements, reading comprehension and writing skills. This novel guide includes: Background informationLesson objectivesPre, post, during reading activitiesNew vocabulary Reading comprehension questionsThemesCharacter analysis KLW ChartPoetry Elements Reference SheetCause & Effect ActivityThis resou
Grades:
7th - 9th
Prisoner B-3087 Novel Sidekick Google Slides Visual Aid w/ Historical Background
Prisoner B-3087 Novel SidekickTurn your novel into a picture book with this chapter-by-chapter photo filled slideshow!This Prisoner B-3087 Novel SIDEKICK is made to be used as a visual support for your students throughout the novel. Whether you use novels as a read aloud or assign chapters for students to read independently, this slideshow will work for you!***This product contains 235 slides filled with illustrations of the setting, characters, vocabulary, figurative language, and background kn
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5th - 12th
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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Grades:
4th - 5th
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Also included in: Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Novel Guide
The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson Novel Guide Ideal for teaching about American history, African American history, the Jim Crow era, resilience, tolerance, and the Civil Rights history. Highly engaging cross curriculum novel that spans decades and teaches American Civil Rights history and its "inheritance" in a captivating and age appropriate way. This pack includes: Lesson objectivesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswers includedResources for the background historical researc
Grades:
5th - 8th
Kamala Harris Book Print and Digital
Introduce students to the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. This set includes a print and digital book. The text uses simple language. Use this book for beginning readers and ELLs. Comes in color and black and white. Graphic organizers are also included. Digital VersionThis set also includes a digital Google slides version of the cards.
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PreK - 2nd
Night by Elie Wiesel: Abridged and Spanish Translation Booklet
If you have ELL students in your classroom for your Night unit, this resource is a must-have. This fully-customizable booklet features a side-by-side English and Spanish translation of each chapter of Wiesel's lifechanging memoir. The abridged English summaries deliver the most vital information from Wiesel's work with appropriate sentence structure and vocabulary suitable for your ELL students. Then, each chapter is accompanied by a Spanish translation to help your student boost their confid
Grades:
9th - 12th
Forensics Textbook Chapter 1 Introduction to Forensic Science DIGITAL and PRINT
An Active Reading Forensic Science Textbook: This Cross-Curricular Active Reading Textbook Chapter focuses on an Introduction to Forensic Science. Students will be engaged with this close reading resource which will be the perfect addition to your introductory forensic science unit. Only Chapter 1 is included in this download. Purchase only the chapters you need or the entire Textbook at a discount.✔️Resource Includes:✽12 total textbook pages✦11 pages of engaging text with column questions✦1 p
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Forensic Course The ENTIRE WISEflamingo Forensics Product Line
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Native American Heritage Novel Guide
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Novel Guide Google Classroom Novel GuideNative American History | American History Beautifully written historical fiction novel, set during the Great Depression era. Ideal for upper elementary and middle school students. Rich in historical context and vocabulary. Unique, engaging novel for all students. This pack includes many resources for background information, and your students will surely conduct their own search. This novel guide includes: Pre, during, post read
Grades:
6th - 9th
I Am Not A Number Residential Schools Lesson
I Am Not A Number by Jenny Dupuis and Kathy Kacer Google Classroom Lesson Teaching about residential schools and The Orange Shirt DayThis is an original lesson plan that includes the following:New Vocabulary Background knowledge and discussion about Canadian Residential SchoolsThe role and consequences of residential school on Canadian First Nations people.Story sequencing activity Identifying the problem and solution Character Analysis Long term effects of residential schools on indigenous cult
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4th - 7th
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George vs. George by Schanzer American Revolution NO Prep Pack
George vs. George by Schanzer Google Classroom NO Prep Guide American History The Revolutionary War Perfect for teaching the causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, and outcomes. George vs. George by Rosalyn Schanzer, takes a look at the American Revolutionary war from both sides, British and American. The book’s primary focus is on the two leaders, George Washington and King George III, causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, the two armies, and
Grades:
6th - 8th
A Stranger at Home by Jordan-Fenton Residential Schools Novel Guide
A Stranger at Home by Jordan-Fenton Novel Guide | Indigenous History Residential Schools and the Orange Shirt DayThis resource includes: Pre, During and Post Reading Activities Chapter-by-chapter Reading Comprehension QuestionsNew VocabularyText to self questionsPost Reading questions/reading workshopCause & Effect Activity Themes Activity Character Analysis Activity Extension resources (Reading, Video & Map) Answer KeyThis resource is great for:Teaching about the First Nations of the Ar
Grades:
4th - 7th
Thanksgiving Print and Digital Readers and Activities
These Thanksgiving print and digital activities about being thankful for the good things in their lives and about the differences between Thanksgiving past and present. These readers and activities are perfect to use during in-person or virtual learning. This product has now been updated to include the print mini books as well as digital versions for both Google Slides and SeeSaw (preloaded links included). Digital versions include audio. Print ReadersThanksgiving Past and Present5 pagesShows th
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Fall Print and Digital Readers and Activities BUNDLE
Political Parties 2020 Election for Google Slides and PDF Printable
Get ready for the 2020 Presidential Election on Google Classroom! This visual and interactive information text is the perfect resources to teach United States Political Parties. This text has 16 interactive pages with real photos and 16 pages of reading and writing activities. 32 INTERACTIVE PAGES!! Great for all ages with visuals for students with special needs. Made on Google Slides for Distance Learning. **Great for teen and adult special education learners that are able to vote this year!!Th
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: 2020 Presidential Election BUNDLE Google Slides and PDF Printable
Cyrus Cylinder Primary Source Activity | Cyrus the Great | Persian Empire
This no-prep Cyrus Cylinder text and analysis activity is perfect for teaching about Cyrus the Great and helping your students analyze primary sources! The official text of the Cyrus Cylinder can be challenging, so we put together a modified version that makes this source more accessible to your students. Whether you use the printable or digital versions, have your students read the through the text of the Cyrus Cylinder before they complete a two-page analysis activity. In the activity, student
Grades:
6th - 9th
Exploration & Colonization | 13 Colonies - Digital + Printable Reading Passages
Address a variety of learning styles with reading passages that also contain embedded video links! These passages are designed with my Exploration & Colonization Interactive Notes in mind, but could be paired with many other resources. The pages are easy to print-and-go OR send to your students to view through a digital learning platform. If you find that your textbook is too wordy, this resource will be perfect for you! This download contains 7 one-page reading passages covering the major t
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: US History to 1877 :: Digital + Printable Reading Passages :: BUNDLE
The Parker Inheritance Novel Study - Distance Learning
NO PREP NOVEL STUDY with DIGITAL and PRINTABLE formatsThis book is AMAZING!! The Parker Inheritance is one of those books that become jam packed with post-it notes! After reading it myself and then with a guided reading group, I created a novel packet to help guide students through the intertwining plot, topics and themes. Each activity is geared toward a literary skill or reading strategy. Students are asked to engage in a variety of ways that can lead to conversations, debates, and thoughtful
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4th - 8th
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Return To Sender by Julia Alvarez Hispanic Heritage Novel Unit
Return To Sender Alvarez Hispanic Heritage Novel Unit is perfect for teaching about immigration, its challenges, barriers, and laws. A must read middle grade novel about undocumented immigration, family, and coming-of-age.This novel unit guide includes:Learning Objectives Pre-reading activitiesImmigration projectNew Terms and Vocabulary SheetChapter by Chapter questions and answers Essay TopicsExtension ActivitiesCharacter(s) Analysis Activity Themes ActivityComparison Activity Cause & Effe
Grades:
5th - 8th
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