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1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text
This passage describes popular toys in the 1950s. 13 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article13 total questionstrue/false, multiple choiceColor and BW Verionskey includedPart of my 1950s Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â 1950s Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Fifties
Plymouth ( Plimoth ) Colony Reading Comprehension Worksheet Thanksgiving
This passage describes the Plymouth Colony. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 14 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedThe ZIP file has 3 versions of PDF files:1) Article and Questions in Color and Black and white and Key2) Color Student Version3) BW Student Version.These are NOT editable files.Part of my Thanksgiving
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Thanksgiving Language Arts Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle November
Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics Decoding Worksheet Activity
My students always love learning about Hieroglyphics! This product contains a chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of hieroglyphics. There are 3 messages for students to decode and one page for students to create their own message. INCLUDES:Chart with hieroglyphics and small explanation of what hieroglyphics are3 messages to decode1 page for students to create their own messageColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedYou may also like: Hieroglyphics Informational TextBUNDLES:Mesopotamia(15 ar
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Worksheet Informational Text Bundle
Checks and Balances Reading Comprehension Worksheet Branches of Government
This article briefly describes the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article on Checks and Balances (1000-1100 Lexile Level)14 questions- matching, multiple choice Color and BW Versions Key IncludedPart of my Branches of Government BundleYou may also be interested in: U.S. Political Parties Government Types The President of
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â United States Government Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Label the Continents and Oceans Social Studies SOL 3.5
Students will need to correctly label the 7 continents and 5 oceans. This could be used as a quiz or homework.
Social Studies SOL 3.5 Aligned
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2nd - 4th
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Timeline Template - Creating a Timeline of my Life
This fun timeline activity is a great way to teach primary students who are just beginning to understand the concept of time. Have them complete the templates with drawings, pictures, and words about their life. Included in this resource are several time line options for you to complete with your students. You can use these as part of an All About Me unit, Long Ago and Today unit, Family unit and much more! - These make a great project for students to complete with their families. - Students c
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Long Ago and Today / Past and Present Bundle
Causes of the American Civil War (Overview) Reading Comprehension Worksheet
This passage gives a brief overview of the causes of the Civil War. 14 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've provided a color and black and white version, as well as the key. INCLUDES:Article Chart14 questions- identify, multiple choiceKey includedColor and BW VersionsPart of my Civil War BundleI do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product meets you
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â American Civil War Reading Comprehension Informational Worksheet Bundle
Goods and Services: Economics Skill Sheets
This updated download contains two (2) ready-to-use economics activities.
* Each includes teaching suggestions and a full-sized answer key. Just print and copy!
These fun and easy activities can be used to introduce, review, and/or assess understanding of GOODS and SERVICES. The lesson includes kid-friendly definitions of each term as well as clear, easy-to-understand directions, and graduated application.
* This lesson is included in the following product:
Economics Activity COMBO Pa
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3rd - 5th
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Family Tree Template Freebie - Social Studies and Social Emotional
Use this set to help children explore their families. Send each child home with a tree background and a sheet (or half sheet) of leaves. Families can write names and relationships on the leaves. This family tree is designed to be unstructured so that it meets the needs of all families. Once the children have brought their trees back to school display them and encourage discussion about how they are both similar and different. This freebie includes a template that can be printed in color, an
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PreK - 2nd
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Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Reading Comprehension Black History January
This passage gives an overview of Martin Luther King Jr's role in the African American Civil Rights Movement. 26 questions (identify, multiple choice, short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included color and BW version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article 26 questions- identify, multiple choice, short answer Color and BW Versions Key IncludedPart of my January Reading Comprehension BundlePart of my Civil Rights Movement BundleAlso Part of my MLK BundleYOU MAY ALSO LIKE:Civil Right
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Civil Rights Leaders Biography Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Latitude & Longitude Homework Sheet
Self contained reading and question sheet to help students understand the basics of latitude and longitude. Great review for homework or an introduction to an activity. Great for elementary and low middle school. Vocabulary covered: Latitude, Longitude, Equator, and Prime Meridian.If you enjoy my FREE product, please leave a review! If you like it, check out my other FREE homework handouts below:- Introduction to Economy Review Sheet- Types of Government
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3rd - 6th
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4th Grade Social Studies Stretchers: Freebie Sampler!
Use this 6 practice page sampler as an opportunity to get an idea of how my complete YEARLONG Social Studies Stretcher Bundle will keep your students practicing and reinforcing key concepts, events, skills, and terms EVERY WEEK! The full set includes 30 review checks which spiral through the 4 main areas of the Ohio New Learning Standards for Social Studies found in 4th grade! Each and every sheet includes a question pulled from a standard in History, Geography/Map Skills, and Government/Econ
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3rd - 5th
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Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Types of Expenses
This product covers what financial literacy is and the different types of expenses: Fixed, Discretionary, Periodic, and Variable. Great for life skills or financial literacy.INCLUDES:Article and 15 scenarios where students determine the type of spending described.Color and BW VersionsKey included at end.Part of my Financial Literacy BundleI have several World History, U.S. History, and several other products available in my store.*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally t
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Center Activities
Articles of Confederation Reading Comprehension Worksheet Revolutionary War
This article briefly describes the Articles of Confederation. 5 short answer questions assess students' understanding of the article. Students also summarize the 13 articles. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Article describing the Articles of Confederation (basics) (900-1000 Lexile) 5 short answer questions Students summarize the 13 articlesColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my American Revolution Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Revolutionary War
Graphic Organizer: Urban, Rural and Suburban Communities
Social Studies / Community Studies Lesson that asks students to draw a picture of each community and describe what specific things you can find in each community. Responses should be somewhere along the lines of:Urban Communities have: big city buildings, lots of trains, buses, cars, people, etc. Rural Communities have: farms, animals, few people, lots of land, tractors, etc. Suburban Communities have: lots of houses, few big buildings, less people than urban communities, etc. Hope this helps =
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Memorial Day Passage- Free!
This Memorial Day passage (Lexile: 880) includes a comprehension question page. The passage is a short history on Memorial Day and contains ideas on ways to honor our veterans. I am offering this passage for your classroom to use for free in honor of our vets including my husband and his work as a nurse at our local VA hospital.
Thank you for downloading, and rating! I hope you find this helpful.
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3rd - 5th
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Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Saving Money
This passage briefly describes saving money. 12 questions (identify and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Passage (610-800 Lexile Range) 12 Questions (identify and short answer)Color and BW Versions KeyYou may also like:Types of MoneyEarning MoneySpending MoneySaving Money*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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2nd - 4th
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FREE Memorial Day Activity | Prior Knowledge Poppy
Clearly assess your students’ prior knowledge of Memorial Day with our FREE Prior Knowledge Poppy activity. The purpose of this resource is to provide an interactive and engaging way to discover and present your students’ prior knowledge about Memorial Day.This Free Memorial Day activity includes:Five poppy puzzle pieces A tips for use pageAdditional web links for students with a limited prior knowledge of Memorial Day Directions For Use:Students fill out the poppy puzzle pieces, answer the ques
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Memorial Day Writing and Reading Activity Bundle
Ancient Egypt Cleopatra Reading Comprehension Worksheet Pharaoh
This passage briefly describes the life of Cleopatra. 16 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. Includes:Article 16 questions- identify and multiple choiceColor and BW Versionsextension activity- graphic organizerKey These are PDF files, so they are NOT editable. BUNDLES:Mesopotamia(14 articles)Ancient Egypt (17 articles)Ancient Greece (10 articles)Ancient Rome (27 articles)Ancient China (1
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Worksheet Informational Text Bundle
American Allies Revolutionary War Reading Comprehension American Revolution
This passage describes American Allies during the Revolutionary War. Students complete a chart and answer 10 questions. I've included a color and black and white version, as well a key. INCLUDES:Article (basics) Chart for Completion 8 Identify the Nation Questions 2 Multiple Choice QuestionsColor and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my American Revolution Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Revolutionary War
Financial Literacy Reading Comprehension Worksheet Earning Money
This passage briefly describes ways to earn money. 11 questions (identify and short answer) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Passage (610-800 Lexile Range) 11 Questions (identify and short answer)Color and BW Versions KeyYou may also like:Types of MoneyEarning MoneySpending MoneySaving Money*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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2nd - 4th
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Treaty of Paris Reading Comprehension Worksheet American Revolution
This passage describes the Treaty of Paris in the American Revolution. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions to assess their understanding. I've included color and black and white versions, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article (1000-1100 Lexile) 5 multiple choice questions Color and BW VersionsKey includedPart of my American Revolution Reading Comprehension BundleYou may also like my American Revolution Battle Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip t
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5th - 6th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Revolutionary War
Manifest Destiny Reading Comprehension Worksheet Westward Expansion
This passage describes the idea of Manifest Destiny in Westward Expansion. 15 questions (identify and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:article 15 questions- identify, multiple choiceColor and BW VersionsKey IncludedPart of my Westward Expansion Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Westward Expansion Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle U.S. History
FUN Latitude & Longitude Riddles
This product includes TWO fun and engaging worksheets that will help students practice finding absolute location using their latitude & longitude skills. Both maps include an example to show students how to locate coordinates and how to write them. This product is bundled with the print and digital options. The digital version in in Google Slides format and simple to use!
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5th - 12th
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