Martin Luther King Day close reading thematic unit plans for GATE

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, Spring

Are you looking for a comprehensive unit for teaching farm animals? Check out this farm unit for kindergarten or first grade packed full of standards based activities. This non-fiction unit will teach your students all about life on the farm!Learn all about the farm with the following activities: Directed Drawings for cow, pig, duck, chicken, goat, horse, sheep, barn and Mrs. Wishy-WashyMrs. Wishy-Washy inferencing activityFOUR farm animal informational texts with real pictures for: cows, pigs

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 1st

Types:

Close Reading, Geography, Reading Strategies

CCSS:

RI.K.1

, RI.K.2

, RI.K.3

, RI.K.7

, RI.K.9

...

Landforms Close Reading

Created by

Lessons in Literacy

***For a Goggle Classroom version of this product, click here!Close Reading: Landforms- This 66 page product contains 12 landform-themed nonfiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each landform has a cover page with a definition, close reading article in color + black/white, and comprehension sheet. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following topics:-plateau-plains-mountain-coast-canyon-valley

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

All About Reindeer Unit - Reindeer Crafts, Writing, Nonfiction Texts & More

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Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Close Reading

Are you looking for a kindergarten or first grade unit all about reindeer? Check out this set of reindeer nonfiction texts, crafts, writing templates & more! These activities are perfect for engaging students during the month of December.Learn all about reindeer with the following activities:Reindeer full-color informational text with real picturesReindeer full-color vocabulary cardsLinks to four videos with reindeer facts and real video footage or reindeerChit Chat messages in color and in

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Close Reading, Engineering, Science

STEM Activities Projects Bundle with April Spring and Easter STEM Challenges

Created by

Tied 2 Teaching

This collection of Engineering Expeditions includes Spring STEM challenges, Spring STEM projects, and so many other STEM design challenge activities that will engage your students all year long. We understand that finding the time to incorporate STEM challenges into your curriculum can sometimes be difficult. That's why this FULL YEAR STEM BUNDLE includes MORE THAN 70 STEM DESIGN CHALLENGES, each with a close reading passage that will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by givi

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, GATE

Christmas Crafts & Holidays Around The World Bundle + Flip Books + BONUS GIFT

Created by

Tweet Resources

We are thrilled to introduce our Holidays Around The World Bundle designed to bring the magic of Christmas and other holiday celebrations into your classroom. This resource is a fantastic opportunity for your students to embark on a cultural journey and learn about holiday traditions from around the world.The Holidays Around The World Bundle currently includes: GermanySwedenNetherlandsUnited States of America & Canada (now combined)ItalyFranceEnglandAustraliaLas PosadasHanukkahKwanzaaChinese

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Close Reading, Writing

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

RL.K.1

, RL.K.4

, RL.1.1

, W.K.2

, W.K.8

...

Fairy Tales Bundle - 3 Fairy Tale Units

Created by

A Spoonful of Learning

This Fairy Tales Bundle includes my Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Little Red Hen Unit. These units are FULL of hands-on and engaging activities for the popular fairy tales. The activities in these units will give students a deeper understanding of the different story elements while having tons of fun learning about them! There are story element activities, reading responses, writing activities, literacy activities, math activities, anchor charts, crafts, games, and s

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, English Language Arts

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Abandoned Places - Creative Writing Activity from Nonfiction (print + digital)

Created by

Nouvelle ELA

In this creative writing activity, students draw inspiration from a nonfiction article about ten real-world abandoned places! Students choose one as a setting for a piece of Flash Fiction. This is a great reading comprehension and creative writing activity for even the most reluctant readers! ✅ Nonfiction reading comprehension✅ Vocabulary in context✅ Differentiated creative writing activitiesYour Creative Writing from Nonfiction resource includes:Nonfiction reading about ten abandoned places (in

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, GATE, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4

, CCRA.W.3

Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages - High Interest Nonfiction Bundle

Martin Luther King Jr Activities Craft - MLK Black History Month Bulletin Board

Created by

Miss Danielle Murphy

Martin Luther King Jr activity and craft for kindergarten, 1st, 2nd grade! Now includes a digital Google Slides version!A great addition to your Martin Luther King Jr. or Black History Month studies!Many activities included, and much room for differentiation:Idea for introducing your Martin Luther King, Jr. unitVocabularyMini Reader with Comprehension Checks (3 different versions)Was/Had/Wanted for Pocket Chart and Individual SheetWebMartin Luther King, Jr. Report PageMany writing options for r

Subjects:

Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, Winter

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

RI.K.1

, RI.K.4

, RI.1.1

, RI.1.4

, RI.1.10

...

Little Red Hen Unit

Created by

A Spoonful of Learning

This Little Red Hen Unit is packed with hands-on and interactive activities that will give students a deeper understanding of the different story elements while having tons of fun learning about them! There are literacy and math activities, anchor charts, crafts, games, and MORE!! Each activity comes with step-by-step details, pictures, and instructions on how to prep, complete, and teach the activity. This unit goes along with these books:‘The Little Red Hen’ by Lucinda McQueen OR ‘The Little R

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Close Reading, English Language Arts

Grades:

K - 1st

Types:

Also included in: Fairy Tales Bundle - 3 Fairy Tale Units

Penguin Writing Activities and Close Reading Passages - Penguin Research for K-1

Created by

Close Reading, Phonics, Winter

Are you looking for penguin writing activities for kindergarten or first grade?This resource is perfect to use for nonfiction reading, research and interactive writing in a K & 1 classroom. There are EIGHT close reading passages included in this set.This Penguin Chit Chat Set Includes:8 penguin passagesFill the blank Chit Chat MessagesVocabulary cardsPostersFlip flaps and response pagesTeacher directionsYou might also like:Penguin Nonfiction UnitTacky the Penguin Engaging Readers UnitPolar B

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 1st

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Plants Unit

Created by

All Students Can Shine

This plants unit is perfect for spring!Are you teaching about plants in your classroom? This pack has EVERYTHING you need to teach about the plant life cycle, plant needs, and how to plant a seed.Here are the activities that I have included in this pack:Word cardsDefinition cards2 posters (color and black & white)3 read alouds:- Plant Life Cycle- Plant Needs- How To Plant A Seed3 Close reads with comprehension questions3 Reading comprehension pages (for emergent readers)Posters – fill in the

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Spring

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, Special Education

Also included in: Nonfiction Units BUNDLE

Martin Luther King Jr. Unit for Early Childhood and Special Education

Created by

Teaching Differently

Help your students understand the significance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and work through developmentally appropriate and hands-on activities. This Martin Luther King, Jr. activity and printable pack is appropriate for all early learners, but the clear visuals make it especially beneficial to students with autism and other disabilities. Included in the MLK pack:•Vocabulary Cards•Real/Make-Believe Dreams Sort•Peaceful/Non-Peaceful Actions Sort•Peaceful Actions Color & Trace Book•MLK Cu

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Benchmark Advance - 1st Grade UNIT 6 Bundle Weeks 1-3

Created by

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Benchmark Advance First Grade CA 2017 Unit 6 Weeks 1-3{Single Teacher Purchase} All products in this unit have been updated as of 1/13/2019.Check out the quality of my work on Facebook or Instagram.Administrators must contact me primarymadnesswithmrsgenna@gmail.com to purchase the correct license. This product contains the Phonics, Spelling, and HFW Unit AND Depth and Complexity Units for weeks 1-3. Unit 6 Phonics, Spelling, and High Frequency Words Unit for Weeks 1-3Unit 6 Depth and Complexity

Subjects:

Grades:

1st

Types:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Close Reading, Reading

Holidays Around the World Research Fact Sheets & Questions | with Diwali

Created by

Lucky Little Learners

Teach your students about how other countries celebrate the Christmas season through these Christmas Around the World Research Fact Sheets. Digital and printable fact sheets and question pages are included.IMPORTANT: These fact sheets were designed to accompany a Holidays Around the World Lapbook which is available as a bundle at a discount price.Click here for the Holidays Around the World BundleThe countries/celebrations included in this bundle:-USA-Hanukkah-Kwanzaa-Englad-France-Germany-Rus

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Projects, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

Benchmark Advance - 1st Grade UNIT 3 Bundle Weeks 1-3

Created by

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Benchmark Advance First Grade CA 2017 Unit 3 BUNDLE {Single Teacher Purchase} Check out the quality of my work on Facebook or Instagram.All the products in this bundle have been updated. Administrators must contact me primarymadnesswithmrsgenna@gmail.com to purchase the correct license. This product contains the Phonics, Spelling, and HFW Unit AND Depth and Complexity Units for weeks 1-3. Unit 3 Phonics, Spelling, and High Frequency Words Unit for Weeks 1-3Unit 3 Depth and Complexity Week 1Unit

Subjects:

Grades:

1st

Types:

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.5

, RL.1.9

, RF.1.1

...

Benchmark Advance - 1st Grade UNIT 1 Bundle Weeks 1-3

Created by

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Benchmark Advance First Grade CA 2017 Unit 1 Weeks 1-3{Single Teacher License} Supplemental UnitsPlease read each product description carefully. These supplemental units are aligned to Benchmark Advance. If you are looking for something that has exact Benchmark wording DO NOT purchase this product.Check out the quality of my work on Facebook or Instagram.Administrators must contact me primarymadnesswithmrsgenna@gmail.com to purchase the correct license. This product contains the Phonics, Spelli

Subjects:

Grades:

1st

Types:

Benchmark Advance - 1st Grade UNIT 2 Bundle Weeks 1-3

Created by

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Benchmark Advance First Grade CA 2017 Unit 2 Weeks 1-3{Single Teacher License} Supplemental UnitsPlease read each product description carefully. These supplemental units are aligned to Benchmark Advance. If you are looking for something that has exact Benchmark wording DO NOT purchase this product.Check out the quality of my work on Facebook or Instagram.Administrators must contact me primarymadnesswithmrsgenna@gmail.com to purchase the correct license. This product contains the Phonics, Spelli

Subjects:

Grades:

1st

Types:

Flag Day Reading Comprehension, American Symbols Close Reading Passages

Created by

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing

Are you looking for Flag Day reading comprehension activities or American Symbols lessons and close reading? This set is perfect for Flag Day, President's Day or any patriotic holiday! Use for Shared Reading and Interactive Writing in a K & 1 classroom.BUY THE BUNDLE AND SAVEIncluded Symbols:STATUE OF LIBERTYLIBERTY BELLBALD EAGLEAMERICAN FLAGWhat's Included for Each Symbol:Informational TextsVocabulary cardsClose Reading MessagesFlip FlapsWriting templatesJournal Prompts70 pages of PRINT

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 1st

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

Rainforest Close Reading

Created by

Lessons in Literacy

Close Reading: Rainforest- This 68 page product contains 10 rainforest-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following topics: -toucan -sloth -tree frog -jaguar -blue morpho butterfly -anaconda -monkey -boa constrictor -crocodile -iguana Anchor charts to better explain close reading are also included. I introduce the product with examples of ho

Subjects:

Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

RI.1.1

, RI.2.1

, RI.3.1

Balloons Over Broadway Book Companion and Virtual Field Trip Bundle

Created by

The Literacy Party

Balloons Over Broadway Book Companion and Virtual Field Trip BundleBuckle up and head to NYC for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! This virtual field trip covers the history of the Thanksgiving Day Parade- from the Wondertown Windows to the behind the scenes of the magnificent parade that is broadcasted all over the world today! This virtual field trip will start by giving your students some hints as to where they will be traveling. Students will make predictions. Students will access prior kn

Subjects:

Close Reading, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans

Benchmark Advance - 1st Grade UNIT 8 Bundle Weeks 1-3

Created by

Close Reading, Creative Writing, English Language Arts

Benchmark Advance First Grade CA 2017 Unit 8 Weeks 1-3{Single Teacher Purchase} Supplemental UnitsAll products have been updated.Check out the quality of my work on Facebook or Instagram.Administrators must contact me primarymadnesswithmrsgenna@gmail.com to purchase the correct license. This product contains the Phonics, Spelling, and HFW Unit AND Depth and Complexity Units for weeks 1-3. Please check the product descriptions for details. **This product is created by a current first grade teache

Subjects:

Grades:

1st

Types: