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Martin Luther King Day close reading thematic unit plan pdfs
Farm Animal Nonfiction Unit, Reading and Writing Activities, Crafts & More!
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
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K - 1st
Landforms Close Reading
***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
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1st - 4th
All About Reindeer Unit - Reindeer Crafts, Writing, Nonfiction Texts & More
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
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K - 2nd
Christmas Crafts & Holidays Around The World Bundle + Flip Books + BONUS GIFT
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
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K - 2nd
Penguin Writing Activities and Close Reading Passages - Penguin Research for K-1
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
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K - 1st
Plants Unit
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
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Nonfiction Units BUNDLE
Flag Day Reading Comprehension, American Symbols Close Reading Passages
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
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K - 1st
Rainforest Close Reading
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
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1st - 3rd
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)
SUMMER OLYMPICS Close Reading Pack K, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade
The 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in Paris, France from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, August 11, 2024, with the opening and closing ceremonies on those dates. SUMMER OLYMPICS Reading Comprehension Passages and Text-Dependent Questions. Fun NONFICTION text! Great for small group instruction and Reading & Writing centers! This Close Reading Pack is great for differentiating instruction for Elementary students. Close Reading is my favorite thing! Students need explicit instruction and prac
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K - 3rd
Fahrenheit 451: Complete Inquiry Unit {Supplements, Assessments, Close Reading}
Teaching a full-length novel and also finding ways to teach critical thinking and literary analysis is quite the challenge. This set of resources will assist you in your endeavor to create a student-centered, engaged learning experience while reading Fahrenheit 451. Students will be pushed to think deeply about critical concepts and learn new skills, but they’ll do it all through lessons designed to put their curiosity and inquiry FIRST.AN INQUIRY APPROACH: To what extent is rebellion a requi
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9th - 12th
Weather
***WEATHER***
I have always loved teaching my kids about the weather . This is one of my most favorite resources to supplement our weather learning! These tried and true activities are engaging and hands-on...a sure-fire way to get your kids excited about learning all things weather related!
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Jam-packed with vocabulary cards & visual anchors, this 228 page resource includes 4 non-fiction books about weather that can be printed or shown on your whiteboa
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K - 2nd
Fables, Folktales, and Myths Mega Pack
This 100+ page collection is chock-full of standards based resources aligned to CCSS RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.6, and L.3.4. At your fingertips, you’ll have tools for helping students identify morals, recount stories by exploring their elements, understand characters, distinguish points of view, and work with new vocabulary.
The 16 fables, folktales and myths are from diverse cultures and are broken into sections for close reading. Each has text dependent question sets including text markin
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3rd
All About Bees and Pollinators- A Nonfiction Unit
This is a comprehensive nonfiction unit about bees and pollinators. The pack mainly focuses on bees, but has some information about butterflies, bats and hummingbirds as pollinators. This pack includes reading passages, graphic organizers, writing resources and many other goodies for your insect studies. Check out the preview for some samples.Here is what is included:*Reading passages on: -What is a Pollinator? -All About Bees -Here Comes the Queen -Worker Bees -Drone Bees -All in
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Nonfiction 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
Emergency Sub Plans for 5 Days!
Emergency Sub Plans! Have you ever had an emergency and had to be out for a few days with no sub plans made!? The panic in that situation is too much to handle. I created this emergency sub plan packet to lay out a weeks worth of work for my students. I also included important pages that give information to the substitute that could be prepped at the beginning of the year. This packet has been an absolute life saver to me and I no longer feel stressed when I have to take an emergency sub day!
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K - 2nd
Ocean Animals | A Nonfiction Unit
Ocean Animals & Sea Creatures - A Nonfiction UnitAre you teaching about ocean animals in your classroom? This pack has EVERYTHING you need to teach about the following animals:* Seahorses* Sharks * Sea Turtles * Octopus * Clown Fish * Dolphins ⭐For each of the 6 animals, you get:Vocabulary/Definition cardsNon-fiction ocean animal booksClose reading passages with comprehension questionsShorter passages with comprehension questionsResearch graphic organizersSequence writingVenn diagrams Class
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Nonfiction Units BUNDLE
Ocean Life /Sea Unit | Distance Learning
Ocean Life Unit:Ocean lIfe is such a fun topic!! If you are teaching a Ocean Life theme this month you are going to LOVE this ocean life unit!As an Early Years teacher myself, I have created activities and lessons that can be differentiated to suit the various abilities in your class. I have taken the hard work out of altering lessons to suit your support and extension groups!**Please note, this product is included in my THEMATIC UNITS BUNDLE**CHECK OUT WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PACK IN MORE DETAI
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle {Early Years Integrated Units} | Distance Learning
U.S. History Bundle Part 1 - Lesson Plans & Activities - Entire Year!
Want to save time planning your U.S. History units throughout the year? U.S. History Bundle Part 1 comes with EVERY lesson and activity needed to teach U.S. History Part 1 (Native Americans – Civil War) for an ENTIRE YEAR at a discounted price! Not only will you save tons of time, but your students will love completing all the hands-on activities as they learn about U.S. History!For a closer look at the lessons and activities included in this bundle, see the video preview!What Will I Find in Th
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5th - 7th
Black History Month Bundle,Holiday,Activities,MLK Jr,Preschool,Kindergarten
Celebrate Black History Month, equality, and love with these 8 detailed lesson plans packed with learning activities and art projects! Lessons include:1. I am Special2. My Skin3. Self-Portraits4. Martin Luther King, Jr. 5. Garrett Morgan6. Rosa Parks7. Mae Jemison8. HeroLove this product? Check this one out from our store.Follow us #2motivatedmomsllc on Instagram & @2motivatedmoms on FBFind us on TikTok & PinterestCheck out our website here *When printing, check your printer settings so
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PreK - 1st
A Christmas Carol Unit Plan With Lessons and Activities for High School Students
Draw students into A Christmas Carol with this 3-week unit plan! This unit is perfect for the three weeks between Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Lesson plans, bell ringers, activities, questions, final projects and more are all included. Students spend the first two weeks on an in-depth study the text filled with engaging activities. Week 3 is spent on creative final projects and the unit is concluded with a hot cocoa party with toasts to Scrooge. All the prep work is done! Includes PDF print ve
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7th - 12th
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The Ultimate Star-Crossed Love Stories Unit with Romeo and Juliet + Paired Texts
In this unit, students will close read and discuss key star-crossed love stories such as “Orpheus and Eurydice” and “Layla and Majnun.” I have also included an excerpted version of Romeo and Juliet that includes the major scenes / moments from the play to make it more palatable for students and also easier to read in a short amount of time. Excerpts from the play are accompanied by close reading tasks, questions, and discussions to help students interact with the text in a meaningful way.This bu
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Rainforest Animals Nonfiction Close Reading Unit for Kindergarten & First Grade
This HUGE nonfiction unit is truly the only resource you need to teach your primary students about the rainforest and rainforest animals!This unit is organized into 6 topics: the rainforest, sloths, spider monkeys,giant anteaters, harpy eagles and toucans.There are 3 informational text articles provided for each topic (18 articles total). These articles can be used as individual close reading texts or can be put together to make a complete book. High quality photographs engage students and en
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Close Reading | Kindergarten & First Grade | HUGE Bundle
Aesop’s Fables Unit & Lesson Plans – Genre Study for 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
This fables unit offers a complete reading, writing, speaking, and listening experience! It includes lesson plans, 10 stories with comprehension questions, 7 plays, writing, and compare-contrast activities. You’ll have everything you need to teach your third, fourth, or fifth grade students. Open the preview to take a closer look at the components. Lesson PlansThree weeks of ELA lesson plans are ready to go! You may use them to guide your study of fables. (Open the bonus preview to see the plans
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3rd - 5th
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