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Solar System Activity: Planets Sorts (3) *Freebie*

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These planet sorts are a unique way for students to show what they have learned about the planets! All of the information in this free planets activity can also be found in the Solar System Differentiated Reading Passages with Common-Core aligned Comprehension & Vocabulary activities. Hope your students enjoy!

3 Sorts Included:
• Inner Planets
• Outer Planets
• All Planets
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Check out the FULL product here: Differentiated Planets Reading Passages, Comprehension and Vocabulary Common Core

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*Paid Product Description*:

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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
24 Differentiated Reading Passages (3 levels per planet)
"All About Mercury"
"All About Venus"
"All About Earth"
"All About Mars"
"All About Jupiter"
"All About Saturn"
"All About Uranus"
"All About Neptune"

Student Materials for Each Passage:
Vocabulary Preview Charts: Included are 2 options with vocabulary terms only or a chart with the image & definition filled-in.
Finding Text Evidence: 2 Options: 1.) Students color code text evidence in the passage and then write a written response in their own words, or 2.) complete a written response only to questions.
Using Text Features: Students sort the text feature from the passage onto a graphic organizer and explain its purpose and how it is helpful to the reader.
Vocabulary Crossword
Interactive Graphic Organizer Simple cut & glue activity for students to sort information from the passage into a visual graphic organizer.
Planets Venn Diagrams (4) : Students compare and contrast every 2 planets.

Solar System Cumulative Activities include:
Planets Table/ Chart Interpretations
Planets Timeline Interpretations
Planets Sorts (3: Inner Planets, Outer Planets, All Planets)
"Soaring through the Planets" Planets Picture Dictionary
"Soaring through the Planets" Vocabulary Crosswords (with and without word bank)
"Soaring through the Planets" Comprehension Crossword
Blank Copies of each Activity: Provides flexible use (Vocabulary Charts, Text Features, Venn Diagram)

Check out the Solar System Bundle for a discounted price on this and more great Solar System Resources!

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