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13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
Connotation and Denotation Activities for Middle School Connotation Worksheets
Make teaching the difference between connotation and denotation straightforward and easy for middle school students, in printable worksheet format or digital. This scaffolded lesson includes an introduction to connotation and denotation, activities and worksheets to practice connotation of words, and practice with conotative meaning in a passage. This is a complete lesson plan and student materials for introducing and practicing connotation and denotation. This lesson on connotation and denotat
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7th - 9th
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September 11th - 9/11 Reading, Writing, Art & Printable Text 4th, 5th, 6th grade
Discuss the sensitive events of September 11th, 2001 with elementary children. These integrated lesson plans and 9-11 printable texts are age appropriate and emphasize how Americans unite and serve one another during times of tragedy. Teach about Sept.11th while meeting your reading informational text and writing standards too.These plans are also available for grades 1-3. Click here to view.This resource includes lesson plans for students to:Pose inquiry based questions based on 9/11 photograph
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4th - 6th
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The Holocaust
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the Holocaust, the rise of Hitler to power, concentration camps, and end of the Third Reich. There are critical thinking questions and some primary source photographs to analyze.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â World War II Bundle
6th 7th Grade Fiction Reading Passages and Questions Set 1 of 2 PDF Version
Use these effective fiction reading passages and questions pack to practice comprehension with your students. Each page is colorful and will give the teacher a more interesting way to review reading comprehension. Topics include basketball, siblings and swimming. Contents:Reading Passage 1: Champion - Martyn and a field day competition.Reading Passage 2: Basketball - Evie shows her newfound basketball skills.Reading Passage 3: The Coaster - Angelica is afraid of the new roller coaster. Reading P
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6th - 7th
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Also included in:Â 6th 7th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions MEGA Bundle PDF
September 11th - 9/11 Reading, Writing, Art & Printable Text 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade
Discuss the sensitive events of September 11th, 2001 with elementary children. These integrated lesson plans and 9-11 printable texts are age appropriate and emphasize how Americans unite and serve one another during times of tragedy. Teach about September 11th while meeting your reading informational text and writing standards too.These plans are also available for grades 4-6. Click here to view. This resource includes:Detailed step-by-step lesson plans (easy to implement) Visual inquiry antic
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1st - 3rd
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Identifying Bias: Article Comparison Group Activity
In this activity students read three sample articles that have been written from different perspectives surrounding the construction of a new community landfill (perspective of editorial writer, company, and city council). They fill out an interpretation sheet for each one and see how each author presents a slightly different perspective. They then answer a series of questions about/comparing all three articles.
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-Teaching Suggestions
-3 Sample articles written with bias
-Article Inte
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Introduction to Newspaper Articles and Media Studies Bundle
The Sniper Short Story Unit Reading Comprehension, Citing Text Evidence Practice
Looking for a short story unit that carefully guides your students to a deep understanding of "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty? This ready to print short story unit gives you everything you need to teach "The Sniper" and will give your students plenty of practice citing textual evidence, determining and analyzing theme, analyzing figurative language and writing about a text. In this short story unit, your studeents will cover numerous ELA standards in depth, progressing from literal comprehensio
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8th - 10th, Adult Education
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Roaring 20s: Primary Sources, Close Reads, Analyzing Political Cartoons
Students will read about the people and changes in popular culture during the 1920s while practicing their close reads and analytical thinking skills. Brief summaries about the legends in art, literature, and science are a part of the reading featuring, Lindbergh, Earhart, Picasso, Hemingway, Einstein, and more! There are directions on how to analyze a political cartoon and opportunity to practice on a cartoon about Women's Suffrage. Students will make connections from our growth in popular cul
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Roaring 20s Bundle: 3 Products
Myth of Antebellum South vs. Harsh Realities of Slavery
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the myth of the Antebellum South vs. the harsh realities of southern plantations prior to the Civil War. There is also a foldable that can be printed and students can complete with information from the reading material.
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3rd - 8th
Also included in:Â Civil War Bundle
Mr. Peabody's Apples Character Changes, Lessons Learned
Mr. Peabody’s Apples by Madonna is a beautiful story which can teach young readers how to watch the character for theme changes. By using the signpost strategy (Notice and Note Strategies for Close Reading by K. Beers and N. Probst), students can gain a better understanding of key elements in fictional text. When looking at the characters and major events, you can lead the class to see how these changes can affect the character over time. (This is the beginning of awareness for: character mot
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2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â A Book Companion Bundle
Making Inferences - Anchor Charts & Graphic Organizers
Making inferences is a skill that is challenging for many readers. These anchor charts or posters connect to inferencing mini lessons that you present to your students during whole group or small group instruction. These posters are a "think aloud" of the process of inferring while reading. Differentiated versions of the graphic organizers allow students to practice the inferencing skill during their independent reading. Our good modeling and explicit instruction will lead to some strong stu
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2nd - 4th
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Transcontinental Railroad and Chinese and Irish Immigration
Students will read and answer questions about the building of the Transcontinental Railroad, the Chinese and Irish immigrant labor, and the Land of Opportunity vs. Protectionism. Students will analyze primary source photographs and political cartoons and work with data to color code sources of immigration between 1861 - 1890 on a map. There is a quiz included.
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4th - 8th
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Articles of Confederation and Shays' Rebellion
Students will read and answer questions about the Articles of Confederation, their weaknesses, and the significance of Shays' Rebellion. They will also be asked to draw a political cartoon that illustrates one of the Articles of Confederation's weaknesses.
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4th - 8th
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The School Play Gary Soto Short Story Unit Reading Comprehension Cite Evidence
Looking for a short story unit that carefully guides your students to a deep understanding of "The School Play" by Gary Soto? This ready to print short story unit gives you everything you need to teach "The School Play" and will give your students plenty of practice citing textual evidence, determining and anaylzing theme, and writing about a text.In this unit, your students will cover numerous ELA standards in depth, progressing from literal comprehension through a full essay. You will have eve
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5th - 8th
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Paired Texts Lesson with Short Stories - The Most Dangerous Game and The Lottery
This "paired passages" lesson encourages students to practice annotation, story analysis, synthesis, and essay writing. Students complete close readings of Richard Connell’s story “The Most Dangerous Game” and Shirley Jackson’s story “The Lottery.” Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings, consider and compare themes, and write a short literary analysis essay. The lesson includes handouts with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies, which provide scaffolding for diverse
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9th - 12th
French and Indian War
Students will read and answer questions about the cause, course, and consequences of the French and Indian War. They will also learn about the tragic tale of the Massacre at Fort Loudon and analyze the Join, or Die. political cartoon.
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4th - 5th
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Shared Reading Passage & Lessons - Ontario Gr 4, 5, 6 - Growth Mindset
Integrate your Growth Mindset Concepts and READING Expectations with this Shared Reading Resource! Bring your Grade 4, 5 or 6 Growth Mindset Lessons into your literacy block with this Reading Passage. Make cross curricular connections to make planning easier and fit your curriculum in!This original text on Fixed and Growth Mindset will help you to teach background information to your students that target Mental Health and Well-being expectations. It will also help to improve on Reading Comprehen
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Comprehensive Literacy Gr 4 5 6 Bundle New Ontario Language Curriculum 2023
Shared Reading Passage & Lessons - Ontario Gr 3, 4 Social studies - Terry Fox Ha
Integrate your Social Studies and READING Expectations with this Shared Reading Resource! Bring your Grade 3, 4 Social Studies Curriculum into your literacy block with this Reading Passage. Make cross curricular connections to make planning easier and fit your curriculum in!This original text on Terry Fox will help you to teach background information to your students that target Social Studies expectations. It will also help to improve on Reading Comprehension.The text includes 6 Multiple Choice
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Shelley
Friends Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 2nd 3rd Grade |Set5
These friends reading passages are an excellent way to practice comprehension in your class. No prep reading with full answer keys included, comprehension questions are written specifically for Grades 2 and 3. Titles Include:Friends in Different Places, Perfect Birthday, Fun With Leaves, Backyard Camp, Best at Being a Friend, Grant the Superhero.Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 2nd 3rd Grade
Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw: Customs, Beliefs, and Traditions
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the beliefs, customs, folklore, and traditions of the Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw tribes. There is also reading material on the 7 Clans of the Cherokee with a fun writing assignment. Native American symbols are also provided for a rebus activity where students can use their imagination to write a story with words and symbols.
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â BIG Tennessee History Bundle
Patriots, Sons of Liberty, Loyalists, Overmountain Men, Redcoats, and Minutemen
Students will learn about the different groups of men who fought in the Revolutionary War; Patriots, Loyalists, Redcoats, Overmountain Men, Minutemen, and Sons of Liberty. They will be able to identify the terms and determine meaning through the reading and fun activities included in this lesson. Each group has its own page and a different fun activity that will require your students to use knowledge and imagination to complete. There is a matching quiz included. This is one of my students' favo
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â American Revolution Bundle
Nature Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 2nd 3rd Grade |Set1
These nature reading passages will help practice comprehension skills with your students. Lessons are full of color and plenty of different questions to keep your students busy. Reading comprehension passages are CCSS aligned. Topics include:Snow, Woods, Cherries, Flowers, Photography, Colors.Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Passages are high
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 2nd 3rd Grade
Friends Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 4th 5th Grade
Get your hands on this no-prep friends fiction reading comprehension pack. Teachers may use these passages and questions to evaluate their students, or for a wide-ranging review.Titles Include:A Friend’s Promise, The Rumor, Finishing Together, Seniors Acting, Funland, Back to School.Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Each lesson also contains a bonus extension exercise at the end. These activities include research projects, poetry, origami and addit
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4th - 5th
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