PENGUIN ACTIVITIES All About Penguins Unit Integrated Literacy Math Science

Kids LOVE Penguins! As a 3rd grade teacher, it isn't always easy to find fun thematic activities, lessons, printables and resources that meet the rigor and expectations of the higher grades. That is why I am so very proud of this 100+ page penguin-themed packet chock full of materials for EVERY subject area.

This resource has enough quality printables to last for over 2 full weeks of instruction. There are activities for reading, writing, math, social studies, science, and social skills. The packet also includes a list of fiction and non-fiction penguin themed books as well as links to online videos and sample penguin crafts.

Everything has been done for you! All you need to do is add literature. (I used my local library to gather over 50 books and printed individual student books free using a trial membership on the Reading A to Z website).

This penguin packet was designed to be used with 3rd graders, but there are enough differentiated materials that it is appropriate for use in grades 2-5 as well as for homeschoolers.

Learn more about this penguin resource and why teachers love it below!

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Below is the table of contents and Common Core Standards each activity meets.

INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITIES

Activator: Penguin Package Printables

Penguin Diagrams (RI.3.5)

Schema Chart Printables (RI.3.5, W.3.8)

K-W-L Chart (RI.3.1, RI.3.5, W.3.8)

READING

Can / Have / Are Printables (interactive reading) (RI.3.5)

Leveled Reading Passages (RI.3.5, RF.3.3, RF3.4)

Close Reading Written Response Sheets (RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.7)

Venn Diagram Whole Class Chart Printables (RI.3.1, RI.3.2)

Non-Fiction Penguin Thinkmark (RI.3.7)

Mr. Popper’s Penguins Fiction Thinkmark (RL.3.1)

WRITING

Emperor Penguin Research Project Printables:

Cover Sheet (W.3.7, W.3.10)

Two-Column Notes (RI.3.2, RI.3.5, RI.3.7, RI.3.9, W.3.8)

Criteria for Success Scoring Sheet (W.3.4, W.3.5)

Draft Paper (W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.3.6)

Final Copy Paper (W.3.2, W.3.6)

Report Cover Sheet for Illustrating/Adding Title (W.3.6)

Table of Contents Page for Student Report (RI.3.4, W.3.6)

Glossary Template (RI.3.4, W.3.6)

WORD STUDY

Making Words Emperor Penguin (L.3.2f)

Penguin Verbs (past tense) (L.3.1d, L.3.1e)

Penguin Nouns (plurals) (L.3.1b)

Penguin Parts of Speech (L.3.1a)

Penguin Dictionary Skills (L.3.4d)

Penguin Collective Nouns (L.3.4d)

Alphabetizing Penguin Species (L.3.4d)

MATH GAMES

MULTIPLICATION VERSIONS

Direction Sheet Printables

ORCA (3.OA.C.7)

Penguin Bump (3.OA.C.7)

Polar Opposites (3.OA.C.7)

Go Fish! (3.OA.C.7)

Antarctic Freeze (3.OA.C.7)

ADDITION VERSIONS

Direction Sheet Printables

ORCA (2.OA.B.2)

Penguin Bump (2.OA.B.2)

Polar Opposites (2.OA.B.2)

Go Fish! (2.OA.B.2)

Antarctic Freeze (2.OA.B.2)

SCIENCE

Blubber Glove (Understanding How Penguins Stay Warm) (W.3.10)

Penguin Feathers (Understanding How Penguins Stay Dry) (W.3.10)

SOCIAL STUDIES

All About Antarctica (RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.7)

SOCIAL SKILLS

Writing Activity and Penguin Craft to Use with the books, It’s Okay to be Different by Todd Parr and/or Pink! by Lynne Rickard. (SL3.1, SL3.6)

CRAFTS

Samples of Penguin Themed Crafts

RESOURCES

Online Video Links to Stream (SL.3.2, W.3.8)

Fiction Books (RL.3.9, RL.3.1, RL.3.7)

Non-Fiction Books (RL.3.10)

5 REASONS TEACHERS LOVE THIS INTEGRATED PENGUIN UNIT

► Most of the activities require no prep – just print and go!

► This resource is jam-packed with tons of activities, so you can pick and choose which ones work best for you and your students or do them all!

► Many of the activities are open-ended so they can be used across grade levels, which means you can continue to use them even if you switch grade levels in the future.

► The integrated structure aligns with best practices for teaching.

► Students are highly engaged when participating in the learning experiences in this unit.

OTHER PENGUIN RESOURCES

• Penguin Activity Packet
• Penguin Parts of Speech Color by Code Activity
• Penguin Non-Fiction Passages and Activities
• Penguin Would You Rather Activities
• Penguin Read Aloud Activities
• Penguin Reading Comprehension Activities

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