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Other (social studies) Common Core RL.3.1 resources
Scientist and Inventor Research Project Template Brochure & Poster Styles
Research 25 different scientists and inventors - assign one to each student, or follow a group study format where everyone studies the same person. If you keep interactive journals, the flip-flap tri-fold booklets are a good option. If you would prefer a poster format, I have included that as well. This would also work well as an initial activity leading up to a wax museum night.What You'll GetFlip flap /trifold book (brochure style) Poster template25 Black and white images of scientists and Inv
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Engage NY Module 1 Rain School, Librarian of Basra, Nasreen's Secret School
BUNDLE PLUS!
This is a bundle of books from the Engage NY Module 1 Grade 3
What’s included in this bundle:
1. A page by page guide to close reading of the text Rain School by James Rumford, The Librarian of Basra and Nasreen’s Secret School - both by Jeanette Winter. This includes before, during, and after reading discussions.
2. Three student sheets for writing in response to reading.- focusing on character traits and theme.
3. Three student sheets for retelling – using B, M, E. These sheets f
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Capture the Flag by Kate Messner Novel Study and American History Study
This product is a novel study for the book Capture the Flag by Kate Messner. Social Studies is easily integrated into this unit due to the content of the novel. The story is a mystery about the flag that inspired the song "The Star-Spangled Banner" being stolen. Three kids go on an adventurous search for the stolen flag. Throughout the text there are historical references to Revolutionary Americans, American Symbols, American History, and American Government.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Novel Study: Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell
Complete with vocabulary and question stems for each chapter, this novel study provides a complete analysis of Scott O'Dell's "Black Star, Bright Dawn" using a variety of reading strategies including cause/effect, character analysis, context clues, problem/solution, sequencing, etc. Also included throughout the unit are reading graphic organizers, mini lessons on map skills, and a project students complete on Edmodo. Accounts for students on Edmodo can easily be set up on edmodo.com for FREE.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Cinderella Around the World: ELA Comparing Multicultural Versions
Cinderella Around the World has been circulating for over 1000 years! In this ELA/Social Studies Unit, kids will read and compare 5 multicultural versions. We have fantastic cultural information for the teacher, plus comprehension activities tailored to each book, a mapping activity, comparative literature activities, writing prompts, and more! Included in this thorough packet are:Teacher’s Cultural Guide (with video links and cultural information)Visual organizer comparison chart of 5 books: fo
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Ancient Rome Unit w/ELA integrated
*Aligns with "Core Knowledge-Ancient Rome Unit Third Grade"-Third Grade -Social Studies Integrated with Common Core ELA Standards (RI 3.3, RI 3.1, RI 3.9)*Modified Test for students with IEP’s *Study Guides*Tests with Maps*Timelines
Grades:
3rd
Economics
Need a simplified way to teacher your students about economics. If so, then this is the unit for you! You will find simplified materials in this unit to save you a ton of planning time and allow your students to have a hands-on approach to economics through a variety of reading passages and activities. Easy to use for both student and teacher.Engaginghands-on resource includes:Book suggestionsLesson suggestionsEconomics fictional reading passage designed to show supply, demand, limited resourc
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Also included in:Â Social Studies Bundle
Weslandia by Paul Fleischman Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the mentor text picture book Weslandia by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes. A great book for the end of the school year or talking about civilizations or communities. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing key ideas and eventsdescribing author's message / lessoncomparing and contrasting with a Venn diagramMain idea and de
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Main Idea & Theme Soccer (Differentiated) Reading Passages
There are Two Soccer Passages focussing on Theme and Main IdeaNonfiction - Real Madrid: A Soccer Success Story! Fiction - The Windy City's Rising Soccer Star. Each passage has three levels.Appropriate for grades: 3-5th What's Included?✅Nonfiction Level 1 (low) Passage✅Nonfiction Level 2 (medium) Passage✅Nonfiction Level 3 (high) Passage✅Fiction Level 1 (low) Passage✅Fiction Level 2 (medium) Passage✅Fiction Level 3 (high) Passage✅Level 1: Five Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions ✅L
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Suki's Kimono Character Education and Back to School Lesson Plan
Suki's Kimono by Chieri Uegak Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching about Japanese and Asian Heritage, other cultures and customs, and self-confidence. Perfect for Back-to-School. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This resource includes: Learning objectivesPre, during, and post reading activitiesStory elementsNew Vocabulary activities Reading comprehension questionsText-to-self questionsPlot Retelling activity Story SequencingColoring and Drawing ActivitiesCause & Effec
Grades:
1st - 4th
Myths & The 12 Olympian Gods (PDF& Google Slides) 62 Pages of Resources
2 Versions - PDF & Google Slides (editable)-62 Pages each-Myth genre anchor charts-Description of 12 important Greek Olympian gods/goddesses (Apollo, Athena, Zeus, Artemis, Hermes, Demeter, Ares, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Hera, Poseidon, Hephaestus)-Age-appropriate myth related to each gods or goddesses-Coloring Page for each god/goddess-Differentiated Worksheets for each of the myths related to the 12 gods/goddesses (both printable & student response digitally editable)-Glossary of terms -L
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET-Matt De LaPena - READING LESSONS/EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
The Teacher's Guide for Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña is a comprehensive resource designed to enhance the reading experience for students. It offers a detailed breakdown of the book's themes, characters, and literary elements, making it an ideal tool for educators to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions. The guide includes a variety of extension activities that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and social awareness. From exploring the story's messages about communit
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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TOMIE DEPAOLA LEGENDS: READING COMPREHENSION & EXTENSIONS UNIT OF STUDY
Tomie dePaola is a beloved author and illustrator of children's books, known for his use of storytelling to teach important values and lessons. Many of his books are based on legends and folktales from various cultures, which he adapts and retells in his own unique style.By using legends as a basis for his stories, dePaola is able to impart important cultural and moral values to young readers. For example, in his book "The Legend of the Bluebonnet," he retells a Native American legend that teach
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â TOMIE dePAOLA: AUTHOR BUNDLE WITH AUTHOR STUDY & 7 BOOKS FEATURED
Grade 3 ELA Common Core Module 1 Unit 1 UPDATED!
Grade 3 ELA Module 1 Unit 1 aligned with the New York State Common Core Learning Standards. These 88 SmartBoard slides will engage students of all learning styles. These lessons will save you hours of designing, scanning, copying, pasting, and typing. These SmartBoard Notebook files were created by veteran 3rd grade teachers with Master's Degrees in the area of Literacy. Enjoy and let us know how well you like the 88 SmartBoard slides!
Grades:
3rd
The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus Picture Book Resources
"The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus" by Aliki is a favorite book of mine to use during my Space and Greek Mythology Unit. My students go back to the books as a reference again and again!This resource includes:1.Reading Comprehension Test on part 1 of the book (The Greek Creation Myth) 2.Test part 1 answer key 3.Sequencing Activity for the Greek Creation Myth 4.Sequencing answer key 5.Reading Comprehension Test on part 2 of the book (The 12 Olympians) 6.Test
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Space and Greek and Roman Mythology Scripts and Activities Bundle
Valentines Day Guided Reading Passage- Cupid
This is a guided reading passage with standards based questions about the mythology behind our favorite Valentine's Day icon. The passage is an adapted version of the story from Roman mythology. The passage is around a reading level O-P and a lexile level of 600-690. A great way to infuse academics with Valentine's Day!
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But The
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Second Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
My Name is Sangoel Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for a read aloud or for a guided reading, literature circle or novel study for My Name is Sangoel by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadia Mohammed and illustrated by Catherine Stock. The book's illustrations greatly add to the text in describing Sangoel's feelings and challenges. This is a great resource to help students in classrooms/schools have compassion for their classmates who are refugees and/or adjusting to a new culture. Other themes are identity and belonging, m
Grades:
1st - 4th
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters reading guide cause and effect vocab (CC Aligned)
This is a 14 page reading guide that includes inference, comprehension, and critical thinking questions. Also included are 11 cause and effect scenarios which require scholars to go back to the text, and 18 vocab words for scholars to look up.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
A Bad Case of Stripes Interactive Unit Plan - Distance Learning Google
If you are looking for quality materials to add to your distance-learning resources, this is the right product for you.This Google Slide presentation contains links to more than a dozen interactive activities that support academic standards related to the book A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon. Vocabulary, writing, and Social Studies activities are incorporated.
Grades:
1st - 4th
Immigration: Through New Lenses {{Critical Literacy Mini-Unit}}
Overview:This 4 day mini-unit was designed to focus on the 4 components of literacy. "Reading from a critical perspective involves thinking beyond the text to understand issues such as why the author wrote about a particular topic, wrote from a particular perspective, or chose to include some ideas about the topic and exclude others. It requires both the ability and the deliberate inclination to think critically- to analyze and evaluate all types of texts, meaningfully question their origin and
Grades:
2nd - 4th
The Color of Home Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for a read aloud or for a guided reading , literature circle, or novel study for The Color of Home by Mary Hoffman. This picture book is a great story to teach children about refugees and their adjustment to a new country. The beautiful illustrations by Karin Littlewood greatly add to the text in describing the young refugee's feelings about leaving his homeland and coming to America. This book is a great resource to help students and staff have compassion for students
Grades:
1st - 4th
CLICK, CLACK, MOO COWS THAT TYPE by Doreen Cronin: READING LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
"Click Clack Moo Cows That Type" is a beloved children's book written by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Betsy Lewin. The book tells the story of Farmer Brown's cows who find an old typewriter and use it to communicate with him, demanding better living conditions. The book unit for kids can include various activities such as reading comprehension questions, vocabulary exercises, creative writing prompts, and arts and crafts projects related to the story's themes and characters. The unit explor
Grades:
1st - 3rd
The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for describing illustrationsdescribing character
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â 2nd Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Activities
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