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Martin Luther King Day close reading thematic unit plans for Easel Activities
The Three Little Pigs vs. Mr. A. Wolf (Three-Week Opinion Writing Unit)
In this three-week writing unit, students will read both sides of the Three Little Pigs tale and analyze the different points of view. They will form their own opinion of who is innocent and defend their argument with evidence from the text. This experience gives them the opportunity to practice these important opinion-writing skills using familiar and entertaining texts.This unit includes detailed lesson plans to guide your teaching, graphic organizers to walk students through the opinion-writi
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: All PBL, Research, and Writing Units! (Benchmark Advance)
Distance Learning Short Story Passage No Prep ELA Suspense Mystery
This 48 page resource is a 4,500 word short story and meets CCSS for middle school reading and writing. It is the story of a boy discovering his new friend is actually a ghost and she needs his help. This close reading lesson is 99 pages long. This resource is the answered teacher copy (48 pages), with the blank student copy (48 pages), there is also a link for projecting or giving to students that are distance learning. As well - this is a TpT Digital Activity. That means students can complete
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2nd - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Summer Reading Comprehension Context Clues Daily Reading Writing Bundle
Read and Write About Folktales, Fables and Fairy Tales 2nd and 3rd Grade
Teach the similarities and differences in folktales: fairy tales, fables, tall tales and legends. Use for close reading or guided reading lessons with a focus on Retell Determine Moral Compare and Contrast Write Your own Folktale The unit can be taught as individual topics or taught as a whole. Activities supplement your classroom instruction while while students learn to compare and contrast two fairy tales from two different cultures. (RL2.9) Additional lessons focus on retelling folktales
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2nd - 3rd
Black History Month Differentiated Close Reading Unit
This Black History Month biography unit will introduce your students to 12 influential African Americans throughout different times in American history. This unit is designed to maximize student success since every article is offered in three levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you!
This is the perfect way to introduce your students to the contributions that African Americans have made in the areas of science, literature, politics, art, entertainment, educ
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Black History Month Biography BUNDLE
Scary Story Collection for Middle School: Escape Room, Task Cards, Printables
This spooky collection of fiction reading comprehension passages combines several standards so that students have an opportunity to practice their skills without isolating each standard. Each fictional story has descriptive characters and settings, drawing your students into the mystery. This unit will reinforce skills that you have taught. Students will use their skills to solve the mysteries (demonstrating comprehension of the text). What your students will discover: Was Dracula real or just a
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Branches of Government 2nd and 3rd Grade
Six pages of informative text focusing on the three branches of government. Simple text and diagrams explain how each branch works alone and with the other branches. A diagram gives a simple explanation of how an idea becomes a law.
The text is followed by “What did you Learn?” activities and a short writing exercise where students choose the branch of government and job that they might be suited for.
Included: 15 Student Pages; 7 Answer Keys
Text and Diagrams:
Our Government, the Three Br
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Black History Month
This Black History Month unit introduces your students to the accomplishments of 28 different African Americans through "biography briefs". They make a fabulous Black History Month bulletin board display and are the perfect place to begin class discussions and/or student research. There are 28 cards included- one for each day in February!
This packet is designed to give your students an overview of the impact that African Americans have made in the areas of politics, civil rights, music, spor
Grades:
K - 10th
Also included in: Black History Month Biography BUNDLE
Bilingual Back to School Worksheets in English & Spanish DIGITAL LEARNING
PRINT THE PDF or USE AS A DIGITAL PRODUCTBilingual Back to School Worksheets is an English & Spanish resource that has been designed for English Language Learners who are transitioning into a new school year. These bilingual worksheets are meant for students to reflect on their outside school environment., along with their new classroom, teacher, and classmates. Teachers can choose worksheets that help students transition into their school environment. Speaking
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PreK - 4th
Realistic Fiction Reading Passages – 5 Short Stories & Questions 4th & 5th Grade
Looking for age-appropriate realistic fiction passages? Five original short stories, created for fourth or fifth grade students, can be used for reading comprehension or a part of your genre study. Questions and organizers are included. Open the preview to take a closer look at the components:An anchor chart clearly defines elements of realistic fiction.Five age-appropriate stories immerse kids in contemporary situations. Each reading passage presents a unique problem or goal, as well as clearly
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Chucking, Growing Contests CLOSE READING 5 LEVEL PASSAGES!!
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!"Pumpkin Contests: Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Chucking, and Pumpkin Pie Facts" ALL-ON-ONE SHEETThis is a must have for Fall!Close Reading: Informational Text 15 pages5 leveled passages hit all levelsCommon Core Standard Aligned Covered and listed 1st-6th gradeFluency Check Ready with numbers! Student's record their score!Fluency Standards Covered and listed 1st-5th gradeALL-ON-ONE Sheet and
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2nd - 5th
Legends Reading Passages & Art: Compare and Contrast Stories in the Same Genre
Compare and contrast legends inspired by the arts! Kids read stories in the same genre, as well as factual reading passages. They analyze elements of each, compare, and determine how literature and art can alter perception. Open the preview to take a closer look.Reading PassagesLegends are unverified stories widely believed as historical. In this activity, students read two legends initiated by the arts, as well as factual reading passages.Antonio Canova was a famous Italian sculptor. After his
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Teaching Poetry Through Sports
Do you want your students to feel confident when they study poetry, not fearful? Do you struggle to teach poetry analysis without tying “the poem to a chair” and torturing “a confession out of it” (apologies to Billy Collins)? Have you ever tried approaching poetry through sports? Did you know that the late Kobe Bryant of the LA Lakers was a skilled poet, among his many other talents?Students embark on this poetry study with Kobe Bryant’s “Dear Basketball” (2015) whose language is easily accessi
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Grades:
9th - 10th
Collection of Suspenseful Short Stories with Printables and Task Cards
This collection of fiction mysteries contains 3 reading comprehension passages. Students are taught to identify examples of foreshadowing, flashback, and suspense- 3 very important literary elements. These elements also play a key role in improving comprehension. By learning to identify them, students are then able to understand and use them to make inferences. All reading standards are not taught in isolation. They are taught naturally using an engaging mystery!What your students will discover:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Hawaii: Informational Text passages, Printables, Task Cards
This unit is a fun way to learn how to analyze nonfiction while improving reading comprehension skills. The unit includes a variety of high-interest passages about the Aloha State! Your students will enjoy learning more about the plants and animals that are unique to the islands, as well as, the history of Hawaii, island legends, and the only Queen in American history. By the end of the unit, students should demonstrate improved skills in comprehending and analyzing nonfiction texts, as well as
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5th - 7th
Let Me Tell You About Jackie Robinson: Mini Nonfiction Unit
Jackie Robinson was a gentle giant in the world of baseball. But long before he became a legend on the baseball diamond, he was an all-American athlete, considerate son, Army officer, and youngest of five children. Three high-interest passages cover the highlights of Jackie's career and challenge students to think about this tumultuous period of American history. Students will be asked to make inferences, describe Jackie's relationships with others, practice vocabulary skills, and find evide
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Beach Themed Fiction Unit with Escape Room Activity
Three fiction stories with printables and assessments to improve reading comprehension. Included: • lesson plans• three fiction stories • printables• assessments• vocabulary word cards• photos• extra skillls practice printables• answer keys • escape room activity to analyze and synthesize skills Stories Included: . • Summer at the Beach. - Kathy and her friend Brent can't wait to spend their summer at the beach! What have their moms planned this year? • Swimming Lessons. - Mike and his
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4th - 6th
Apples: Task Cards, Nonfiction passages, Informational Text, & Printables
An engaging nonfiction resource designed to educate and captivate students in grades 4th - 6th about the fascinating world of apples and the legendary figure of Johnny Appleseed. This resource offers a comprehensive exploration of apples, weaving together science and reading. A great way to familiarize your students with informational text. Task cards challenge them to use reading skills. Informational text passages include graphics to teach readers to look beyond the text to answer questions
Grades:
4th - 6th
March Fiction & Nonfiction Paired Reading Passages, Task Cards, Sketch Notes
A complete March nonfiction unit and end of year reading skill review in one resource! Over 10 standards reviewed using various reading strategies. There are four sets of paired fiction and nonfiction readings, 30 task cards about March topics, and 7 sketch notes so students can make learning personal and memorable! Students have an opportunity to voice their opinion on opinion task cards. What's Included:Fiction/Non-Fiction Paired reading passages with critical thinking printables. 7 Sketc
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: March Nonfiction and Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Digital "Turkey's Valentine Surprise" Companion Sequencing, Narrative Retell
Use this activity after reading "Turkey's Valentine Surprise". This resource provides one page with ten pictures for your students to click and drag in the correct sequence. Sequencing page can be utilized to aid in a student's narrative retell. Option for self-checking answers. This activity can be used in person or in virtual classroom / speech therapy sessions. It can also be used for homeschooling. Book is available in print or on online libraries as well as Youtube.*The author of this produ
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1st - 3rd
School Mysteries: Reading Comprehension Passages
This collection of fiction mysteries contains 10 reading comprehension passages. Several standards are combined so students will have an opportunity to practice their skills without isolating each standard. Students have to use reading strategies to solve these school mysteries. These reading passages are a great way to assess student comprehension and reinforce the practice of using details and evidence to support an answer. What your students will discover: how to use clues to solve a mystery
Grades:
5th - 7th
Ruby Bridges Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Lesson
This nonfiction reading comprehension lesson is designed for 4th to 6th grade students and focuses on the inspiring life of Ruby Bridges, a symbol of courage and the civil rights movement. Through a series of high interest passages, and challenging questions students will delve into the historical context of segregation and Ruby's role in desegregating schools. They will also meet Mrs. Henry, Ruby's teacher. Ruby Bridges was only six years old at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, but she
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Black History Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Johnny Appleseed and the Truth About Apples
This Easel unit includes: a practice lesson with directions on how to read informational text and annotations to become a better reader, two informational text lessons, and an assessment. Each of the informational text lessons contain a video: one about grafting apple trees and one about the rare Black Diamond apple. There are 13 informational text passages. I've also included a teacher resource with information about using these Easel lessons and answer keys! Easel is one of the best teachi
Grades:
5th - 7th
Winter Close Reading with Fiction Stories & Text Relevant Printables
Complete winter fiction reading comprehension resource! Engaging fiction mysteries and printables make up to three weeks of reading lessons complete! And they are easy for you- just print and teach. Story titles include: Mysterious Intruder, Gathering Storm, Snow People, and the five page feature story, Snowed In! Each story has printables covering cause and effect, problem and solution, finding evidence to support a fact, figurative language, and vocabulary. Students can also practice their
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Close Reading BUNDLE: Nonfiction & Fiction Passages and Printables
Martin Luther King, Jr. Mini-lessons: Non-Fiction Reading & Math Skill Review
The reading comprehension lesson aims to help students in grades 4-6 gain a deeper understanding of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life, his role in the Civil Rights Movement, and his impact on American history. Also included are passages about Rosa Parks and The Nobel Peace Prize. Included: 5 nonfiction passages with comprehension questionsPrintablesAnswer KeysCheck out these related productsRuby Bridges.George Washington Carver mini lesson..Like my Facebook page.Follow my Pinterest Page.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Black History Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
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