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Informational text Common Core RI.3.3 thematic unit plans
13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Endangered Species Expert - Project Based Learning
This project is designed to help students build their research, analysis and synthesis skills while learning about an endangered species that interests them. As students become the class expert for their species, they will exercise reading, writing, grammar, science and art skills as well as build experience with long-term planning and the organization required to complete a multi-step project by a deadline.
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Passages Activities Photosynthesis Food Chains Web
Make teaching about ecosystems and biomes fun with this complete unit! With this BEST SELLER, your students will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, biomes, food chains, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other. This engaging unit includes information about different types of ecosystems and biomes, as well as hands-on activities that bring the topics to life. Help your students understand ecosystems and biomes in a meaningful wa
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Solar System and Planets Leveled Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
These 24 engaging planets reading passages are a must have for a Solar System unit, nonfiction reading, or guided reading groups! Each planet comes with 3 leveled reading passages containing the same educational material & vocabulary, only varying by reading level. Reading passages range from Grade Level Equivalents of 3-5.5. All follow-up activities are thoughtfully planned to align to the ELA Common Core. Please check out the preview for a closer look!For a discounted price on this pro
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Summer Olympics 2024 | Print and Digital
Looking for a way to incorporate the 2024 Olympics into your classroom? This complete no-prep unit contains activities to keep your students engaged while learning about the 2024 Summer Games. This unit is full of foldable activities (great for interactive notebooks and lapbooks) and other hands-on activities. You can easily use the reading passages and activities in your Social Studies and Reading/Language Arts classroom.Note: This contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Summer Olympics 2024 BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Butterfly Life Cycle Craft Spring Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities
Teaching students all about butterflies this spring? This engaging nonfiction and spring science unit makes learning about the caterpillar to butterfly transformation, the life cycle of a butterfly, and the parts of a butterfly fun. It includes a butterfly life cycle craft, activities, observation journal, writing, and more! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text, and build reading comprehension while th
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Polar Bear Science Unit - Reading & Writing Activities - Winter Project & Craft
Do you need engaging lesson ideas and activities to teach your students about polar bears? These non-fiction ELA and science mini-lessons and activities are a fun way for your learners to discover more about the polar bear and the polar bear life cycle. This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text, and build reading comprehension while they learn interesting facts about how and where polar bears live. ⭐ Cre
Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
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Solar System Unit Bundle: Sun, Moon & Planets Reading Passages, Activities
These differentiated solar system reading passages are a must have for working on reading informational text with your students! They cover everything students need to know about the planets, the sun, and the moon! The Solar System Cooperative Learning project is similar to literature circles in that each student has a "job" or role they have to complete for their planet. You will have your students so engaged in reading and learning about our Solar System that they will not even realize how mu
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Passages Bingo Activity 3rd Grade 4th 5th
Do you need a quick and easy reading comprehension activity for Valentine's Day? Look no further than this Valentine's Day Reading Comprehension Bingo! Great for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to work on reading comprehension skills in a fun and engaging way!*DIGITAL OPTIONS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED FOR GOOGLE SLIDES AND FORMS/GOOGLE CLASSROOM* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the pdf. About this ProductThis is an informational newspaper-style text fun to use around Valentine’s
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bingo (Holiday Bundle)
Differentiated Plant Adaptations Reading Passages, Vocabulary & Comprehension
Get your students engaged with this 3-page Plants Adaptations reading passage and activities while meeting their reading level needs! This is perfect for your plants unit, reading nonfiction texts, and for guided reading groups. This passage has been differentiated for 3 reading levels (Grade Level Equivalents of 3.5-5.5). Please take a look at the preview for a closer look! This paper version, along with a digital version Google Slides™ is available here.WHAT'S INCLUDED• Vocabulary Preview Char
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Plants Bundle, Differentiated Plants Reading Passages & Word Wall
Chicken Life Cycle Craft & Worksheets Science Unit, Reading & Writing Activities
Engage and excite kids as they learn all about chickens with this life cycle of a chicken craft, science, reading, and writing activities! This nonfiction and spring science unit makes learning about hens, roosters, and chickens hatching fun. It includes chicken reading comprehension passages, vocabulary, directed drawing, and more! This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text and build reading comprehension w
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Plant Life Cycle Craft, Spring Flower Science Unit Activities & Reading Passages
This spring, keep students engaged and excited to learn with exciting plant life cycle activities! Make learning about plants and how seeds grow into flowers fun with engaging lessons, a craft, nonfiction reading comprehension and writing activities, a research project, a science experiment, and more.This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text, and build reading comprehension while they learn interesting fact
Grades:
1st - 3rd
3rd Grade NGSS Forces and Motion Unit
This forces and motion STEAM unit has everything you need to teach 3rd grade NGSS standards.Included in this packet:Resources for Input:- Unit essential question- Inquiry chart printable- Observation chart photos- Blank, printable cognitive content dictionary template and teacher samples- I Just Thought You'd Like to Know About Forces and Motion Big Book- Powerpoint version of the big book- Super Scientist Awards- Templates for pictorial and comparative input charts. Titles are:Balanced vs Unbal
Grades:
3rd
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 3-PS2-4
Also included in: 3rd Grade NGSS Science Unit Bundle
Bessie Coleman Biography Informational Text and Activities Black History Month
This ready-to-use biography of Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot will spark your kiddos' curiosity. This unit contains a biography with 12 engaging activities to explore the life of this adventurous aviator. Plus it's available in both print and digital versions.WHY YOU NEED THIS BESSIE COLEMAN BIOGRAPHY:Meets needs of all levels of students grades 2-5Engaging activitiesAddresses Critical & Creative ThinkingComprehending Informational TextTHIS CAPTIVATING READY TO USE
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Pumpkin Activities for a Theme Day | Pumpkin Science | Pumpkin Math & Reading
Pumpkin-themed activities for an entire day (or more) of engaging lessons are all planned out for you with this fun product! Pumpkin activities for reading, writing, science and math are included. You can have a fun pumpkin day in the classroom focused on academics!Your students will LOVE all the hands-on pumpkin activities. You will love having meaningful, academic activities AND an entire day of instruction planned out for you! Also includes an interactive digital version of all activities ma
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 4th
NGSS:
4-PS3-1
Also included in: October Resources to Use Throughout the Month
All About Frogs Life Cycle Craft, Spring Science, Reading, & Writing Activities
Keep students engaged and excited to learn all about frogs with a life cycle of a frog craft, science, reading and writing activities, and bulletin board ideas! This engaging nonfiction and spring science unit makes learning about frogs, tadpoles, and amphibians fun. It includes frog reading comprehension passages, vocabulary, and more!This resource will help your first grade, second grade, or third grade students build writing skills, understand informational text, and build reading comprehensi
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Christmas Traditions Reading Passages and Activities Bundle
The Christmas holidays are a fun time of year, but many students (and adults) don’t know why we do these things year after year. In these short passages, students will read about where each of these traditions come from, how we continue to keep these traditions and many other fun facts about this season. Traditions included are…1. Why do we hang stockings by the fireplace?2. Why do we send Christmas cards?3. Why do we give gifts at Christmas?4. Why do people make gingerbread houses?5. Why do w
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Thanksgiving Reading & Writing Activities Unit for November
Want to provide thematic activities for your upper elementary students during the week of Thanksgiving, but also want students to practice important reading, writing, and vocabulary skills? I’ve got you covered! This Thanksgiving Activities Mini Unit includes up to five days of lesson plans for your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. There are multiple ways to use this resource beyond whole group instruction - including with your remedial or extension small groups, in centers or stations, and as a
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Christmas Around the World - Celebrations Around the World Reading Comprehension
This Celebrations Around the World (or Christmas Around the World) will keep your 3rd, 4th, or even 5th-grade class busy and learning during this hectic season. This resource is both interactive and FUN with 101 pages. There are a multitude of activities and worksheets which allow for differentiation. Holidays around the world are featured to allow students to learn some of the different traditions and customs of 10 different countries. For the awesome DIGITAL version, go HERE!Awesomeness bu
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Christmas Around the World Digital AND Printable 3rd 4th 5th
Free Sample Life Cycle Units - Butterfly, Chicken, Plant, Frog, & Insect
This is a free sample of the compare and contrast reading passages with Venn Diagrams from my life cycle units. The complete units include a KWL, reading passages for all life cycle stages with REAL pictures and an opportunity to engage students with a turn and talk, interactive notebook foldables for vocabulary and life cycle, labeling the parts of each item, coloring, sequencing, unit assessment, and more!Find the individual units or for in a discounted bundle here:Frog Life Cycle Unit and In
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Halloween reading activities | Halloween Math Worksheets | History of Halloween
Looking for Halloween reading and math activities to use throughout the month of October? These standards-based math and ELA skill Halloween worksheets are perfect for you! With 50+ pages included, a wide variety of skills are covered. Pages were designed with third grade students in mind, but can be used with 2nd-4th graders.With most pages print and go ready, use these pages anytime throughout the month of October or just during the week of Halloween to add a little fun into the classroom! Pag
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: October Resources to Use Throughout the Month
Digital Christmas Around the World - Holidays Around the World Google Slides™
With this digital interactive Christmas Around the World resource for Google Slides™, your 3rd, 4th, or even 5th-grade class will stay busy and learning during this busy season! Celebrations Around the World allows students to learn about different traditions and customs of 10 different countries for your Google Classroom™. This resource is also offered in an awesome PRINTABLE version (go HERE to check it out). The download for this digital version contains a PDF with:Links to your copies in Goo
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Christmas Around the World Digital AND Printable 3rd 4th 5th
Cause and Effect in Literature and Informational Text (Mentor Texts)
This resource meets the Common Core Standards for Literacy and Informational Text for Cause and Effect.RI. 2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.RI. 3.3 Describe the relationship between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.RI. 4.5 Describe the overall structure (e
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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