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Literature thematic unit plans under $5
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sequencing Activity
Colorful pictures that can be used to re-tell the story as well as a center activity.Be sure to "Follow me" for updates on new products and freebies!! And please don’t forget to leave a review if you love this product! Through leaving reviews, you can earn TpT credits, which are points that can be applied to future TpT purchases. Thank you!
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in:Â A Theme-a-Month: Insects
Teaching Theme: Identifying the the Author's Message to Me
Teach your students the strategy for how to find the plot in literary texts and identify the theme as the author's message to the reader. Students will use a Theme Think Map to walk through the process of finding the theme by using the plot and text evidence. Modeling Example, Anchor Charts, Think Map, Common Theme Charts, and Practice sheet are included. Once your students learn the strategy, they can use the Theme Think Map with any literary text. There is also a flap book as an additional opt
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Sub Plans - Diary of a Worm
No Prep Emergency Sub Plans for "Diary of a Worm." Just print and copy!! All you need to leave your sub is a copy of "Diary of a Worm" by Doreen Cronin and an informational book on Earthworms (if you choose to use during your science block).This packet includes the following:A Sub Plan Overview Template & Instructions for each activity. Just print and circle which activity you'd like your sub to complete with your class. I have created a few options for each subject so that you may choose wh
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Grades:
K - 2nd
The Pedestrian Mini Unit by Ray Bradbury, Lesson Plan
In this unit for Bradbury's "The Pedestrian," you will find classroom-tested strategies, activities, and high-order thinking questions. The easy-prep structure of this unit is designed to guide students through the texts, and as they go, the questions and thinking build. The overarching questions are present and addressed in every segment, and the work prepares students for the culminating task. A unit plan such as this one gives the teacher ultimate flexibility in instruction, assessment, and
Grades:
9th - 11th
Also included in:Â American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
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Mrs. Wishy Washy [Literature Unit]
Mrs. Wishy Washy written by Joy Crowley is a fun book about farm animals that your students will love. This unit includes:- Mrs. Wishy Washy Sequencing Activity- Mrs. Wishy Washy Mini Coloring/ Writing Booklet- Mrs. Wishy Washy Story Map (two different templates)- Mrs. Wishy Washy Story Sticks- Mrs. Wishy Washy Pocket Chart Cards- Mrs. Wishy Washy Rhyming Words- Mrs. Wishy Washy Problem/Solution - Mrs. Wishy Washy Writing/Drawing Prompts (three different writing prompts)- Mrs. Wishy Washy Chara
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PreK - 1st
Fairy Tale Response Journal for K-2
Fairy tales are so much fun! Help teach your students the characteristics of fairy tales with this unit.
This package contains everything you need for printable response journals for your students. Included are a fairy tales characteristics page, a journal cover, and 2 response choices for the following fairy tales:
Cinderella, Snow White, Puss in Boots, Rumplestiltskin, The Princess and the Pea, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, and Pinnochio
Enjoy...happil
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Aca-Scuse Me? Teaching Theme vs. Main Idea With Music and Lyrics
This assignment is PITCH PERFECT for teaching theme to students grades 4 through 8!***UPDATED 9/8/18 TO INCLUDE:***PRE/POST TEST ANSWER KEYSCONCEPT HANDOUT FOR STUDENTSANSWER SHEETS FOR EACH OF THE 5 SONGSIf you are like me back during my first year of teaching 5th, I struggled to teach main idea and theme. This assignment makes the task more fun. Resource is designed to help your students analyze 5 popular songs for themes. Included in this 21 page bundle:-5 hugely popular song lyric pages for
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4th - 8th
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The Scarecrow's Hat By: Ken Brown [Literature Unit]
Every year in the fall my students are always excited to read "The Scarecrow's Hat" by Ken Brown. This pack contains activities that will enable your students to learn key elements in the story. This pack includes:- A story sequencing worksheet (colored / black & white)- Problem/ solution poster board set- Story Elements Organizer - "If I was a scarecrow, I would..." writing/ drawing prompt- Design your own scarecrow- Scarecrow's Hat coloring sheet- Character study- Scarecrow study-Scarecro
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PreK - 1st
One Fish Two Fish
This One Fish mini unit includes an emergent reader, math pages, a color word scavenger hunt, color word pages, and a cotton swab painting activity. This unit is best for beginning readers who need practice with color words, rhyming and number words. It is perfectly suited for PreK-Kindergarten! This One Fish mini-unit that would be excellent to accompany rhyming read alouds.Please check the preview to see what is included in this mini-unit!Included in this packet are:An emergent reader with
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PreK - K
Also included in:Â Rhyming Favorites Bundle
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Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What do you see? [Literature Unit]
"Panda Bear, Panda Bear" is a classic book that children love to read over and over again. This literature unit includes:- Story Sequencing Activity (2 versions)- Character sticks- Pocket Chart cards- "Trace it, write it, glue it" Activity- Panda Bear writing/drawing prompt- Panda bear "color me" page- Panda Bear story retell booklet (full page)- Panda Bear story retell mini booklet (half page)
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PreK - 1st
Christmas Poetry: Analyzing Some Different Christmas Poems
*** THIS IS A BUNDLED PACK OF THREE LESSON PLAN PACKS WITH ACCOMPANYING WORKSHEETS AND ANSWER KEYS ***This is a great resource for the High School English classroom, as it helps to take a deeper look at some more complex poems about Christmas.LESSON PLAN PACK 1 - Christmas TreesThrough a listening comprehension about the history of the Christmas Tree, students start to think about this iconic symbol of Christmas. We then delve into looking at:* 'Christmas Trees' by Robert Frost* 'Little Tree' by
Grades:
9th - 12th
Fox and Socks Rhyming
The rhyming emergent reader and activities are perfect to accompany rhyming read alouds. This Fox in the Socks mini unit includes an emergent reader, math page, color word pages, a fox craft, and a rhyming activity. This unit is best for beginning readers who need practice with rhyming, simple reading and color words. It is perfectly suited for PreK-Kindergarten!Please check the preview to see what is included in this mini-unit!Check out the preview. You will get:Fox Craft templateSilly Socks
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PreK - 1st
Also included in:Â Rhyming Favorites Bundle
The Elves and the Shoemaker Activities
Elves and the Shoemaker Print and Go printables of story elements, sequencing, comprehension, retelling, graphic organizers, vocabulary, and FUN!Students will be engaged and thinking critically with worksheets that can be used for whole group, small group, guided reading, individualized instruction, differentiated instruction, assessment, and more! NO PREP – Ready To Use!!!B/W AND ColorAND Answer Keys!!!Included in this download:Page 1 Title PagePage 2 AdvertPage 3 Sequencing Story Word CardsPag
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Fairy Tale Activities for Reading Response (Fairytales)
A genre study packet with 9 different reading response activities that work with ANY fairy tale! Incorporate art and creativity into reading instruction. Also includes an anchor chart and fairy tale traits grid where student record stories they have read and check off their characteristics. Activities encourage higher level thinking and provide practice for Common Core skills.
Contents:
*What do we find in a fairy tale? anchor chart
*Packet cover
*Feature of Fairy Tales chart
*The Award Goes
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Also included in:Â Genre Study Activities Bundle
Last Day Blues - Complete Literature Unit
This unit complements Last Day Blues by Julie Dannenberg and includes the following activities suitable for 2nd for 4th graders:
-Storybook Scrapbook graphic organizer
-Innovation writing activity template
-Multiple meaning words activity
-Cut, paste & illustrate sequencing activity
-6 Writing Center Task Cards with response sheet
-Calendar activity
-3 pages of language arts word work activities
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Fairy Tale Elements Unit Anchor Chart
Fairy Tale Elements Use these fun visual aids to support your unit on fairy tales. I have provided both a colored and black-and-white version. This product works best when printed and laminated to be used on a board or anchor chart.Includes:-Fairy Tale Sign-Traits (label)-Characters (label)-Magical creatures-Magic and Enchantment-Castles-Forests-Groups of 3 or 7-Talking animals-Royalty-Wicked-Begins with "Once upon a time"-Ends with "And they lived happily ever after"
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K - 3rd
Thank You, Ma'am Narrative Writing Mini-Unit for Grades 7-10
Wondering what to do for Thanksgiving in the middle school and high school ELA classroom? Thank You Narratives is the perfect mini unit that gives students the opportunity to show gratitude to people who have made an impact on their lives. Students read the mentor text "Thank You, Ma'am" by Langston Hughes. After a close read and careful analysis, they brainstorm their own Thank You Narrative using the provided brainstorming slides and plot line. Students draft their narratives, then use the pro
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7th - 10th
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A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee Book Companion Activities
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee camper craft and ELA activities to accompany a read aloud of the book by Chris Van Dusen. This is such a cute rhyming book that I love to read during our camp week. My students love to decorate a camper of their own!There are some ELA review activities that I've incorporated with this story:root words and present tense verbscause and effectsentence lifting with adjectivescompound word card matches and recording sheetcamper design and what to pack for camping writin
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in:Â Camping Week with Mr. Magee's Camping Spree Book Activities
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Activities
Snow White No Prep Fairy Tales printables of story elements, sequencing, comprehension, retelling, graphic organizers, vocabulary, and FUN!Students will be engaged and thinking critically with worksheets that can be used for whole group, small group, guided reading, individualized instruction, differentiated instruction, assessment, and more! NO PREP – Ready To Use!!!B/W AND ColorAND Answer Keys!!!Included in this download:Page 1 Title PagePage 2 AdvertPage 3 Sequencing Story Word CardsPage 4 Se
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Seahorse | Ocean Theme | Craft for Summer
Over in the Ocean where the Seahorses live!This whimsical seahorse will be a great addition to your ocean thematic unit. You can have your class make him in a rainbow of colors or have every student make him the same color. My class made these and they look so cute hanging in our hallway! Included:All pattern pieces for the seahorse with and without the detailed edges.Seahorse Facts PageLabel A Seahorse WritingClass book "All About Seahorses" with several pages too choose from. Seahorse can...
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Grades:
PreK - 3rd
The Tale of Peter Rabbit- Literacy Activities & Craft
Peter Rabbit is always a spring favorite! This Peter Rabbit craft and literacy activities are based on the classic book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, written by Beatrix Potter. This product includes directions for students to make their own Peter Rabbit which also serves as a cover for the 9 literacy activity pages. Detailed directions for prepping the craft and literacy pages are included so you can easily prep them yourself or let a volunteer know how many student you have and give them the direc
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Room on the Broom Literary Companion
UPDATED 10/18/21: Now includes anchor chart printables!This packet includes patterns for a sequencing craft that follows the story Room on the Broom. It also contains a predicting sheet, Design Your Own Monster, Labeling sheet, and 5 question comprehension quiz.For more ideas and free printables, check out my blog lifeinfirstgrade1.blogspot.com
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PreK - 2nd
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Novel Unit: Digital and Printable
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Novel Unit - Keep your students engaged and motivated in December with this digital and printable novel unit based on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The unit is aligned to the Common Core Standards and is full of engaging activities that are perfect for the weeks leading up to Christmas break! The unit contains a digital and printable version of the following The Best Christmas Pageant Ever novel unit activities:Herdman Character Trait activityChristmas Pageant
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade Christmas: Reading, Writing, & Math Activities Bundle
The Grouchy Ladybug Literature & Math Unit
The Grouchy Ladybug is another classic book by Eric Carle. I love how this story incorporates time! This unit includes:- Grouchy Ladybug Sequencing Activity- Grouchy Ladybug Character Pocket Chart Cards- Telling Tim with the Grouchy Ladybug (Task Card Game~ includes 12 task cards)- What time is it? (Daily Routines Task Card Game ~ includes 12 task cards)- Grouchy Ladybug Graphic Organizer- "I Feel Grouchy When..." Thought Bubble (I used these on my grouch ladybug craft)- "Feeling Buggy" Illust
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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