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3rd grade english language arts dbq pdfs
Document-Based Question Writing Sentence Starters (DBQ) Social Studies
Analyze a source...now what? The writing resources included are great for social studies assignments that require document or text-based writing. Teach students how to locate important information in sources and help them put their observations into words. This must-have resource will become every students' "go to" when analyzing sources and completing DBQ social studies tasks. 5 Steps for Teaching Writing in Social Studies Resources Included:1.) Understanding the Writing Prompt (Example of ana
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3rd - 12th
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STAAR Reading Review Weekly #2 (Third Grade)
The STAAR Reading Review Weekly (Fiction) was made for a third grade classroom to help review and prepare for the upcoming STAAR reading test (3rd Grade). It's a full week of STAAR Fiction prep with daily quick passage and STAAR-style questions, plus scaffolded homework and in-class practice. Did we say perfectly aligned to STAAR stems, informational texts, and new TEKS? Yes!*****This STAAR Reading Review is designed to target the most essential reading skills in a weekly review format. It is ta
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3rd
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Theme Lesson Plan: The Story of Ruby Bridges+follow-up Activities
This packet includes everything you need to teach a great theme lesson using the book The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles. This is a powerful story with many meaningful themes throughout. If you have a different book about Ruby Bridges, the activities would work well with that book as well.
This lesson was used in grades 2-5 using the differentiated writing activities. I have found that students of all ages can relate to this book and feel its powerful themes.
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~A Step
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2nd - 5th
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Document Based Question (DBQ) on Native Americans
This great DBQ asks students to describe the differences between the two Native American people groups that inhabited our country long ago: the lroquois and the Algonquian. It includes 5 documents and the questions are straight forward and would make a great beginner DBQ for 2nd or 3rd graders and would be a good review for 5th or 6th. This is designed much like many state social studies assessments.
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3rd - 6th
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Reading system and worksheets for "White Star, Dog on the Titanic"
This is a complete reading system that helps students to read closely and independently. It helps the teacher to tract the students progress and comprehension. Included is a bookmark for the student to keep track of assignments, worksheets, journal questions, and a grading rubric.
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3rd - 5th
Data Binder Cover Sheets
Here are a few adorable binder covers for your kiddos to add to their data binders!
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1st - 5th
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Opinion Writing Performance Task Grade 2 or 3 PDF 2 Articles Edit Lists Rubric
This is a complete opinion writing performance task on zoos or aquariums for grades 2 or 3. You just have to print, copy, and pass it out! It has clear directions, a teaching page with definitions and pictures, 2 articles, 2 check-off pages for editing and proofreading, and a 4-point rubric. It is a great practice for the CAASPP SBAC STAAR or any standardized assessment. The task gives information on zoos and aquariums and students form an opinion on which one they would rather visit. All articl
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1st - 4th
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Primary Sources & Evidence Based Essays: Transportation
How has transportation changed over time? This lesson introduces primary aged students to evidence based writing, similar to the Document Based Question (DBQ) approach. In this multi-day unit, young students will analyze primary sources to determine how transportation has changed over time. Students will apply their analysis of the documents to construct a thesis statement and draft an evidence based essay. In this unit, the primary sources students will examine are photographs. Photographs ar
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K - 3rd
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American Revolution Document Based Question
This 11 page DBQ is focused on the events leading up to the American Revolution. There are 5 documents with short response questions, as well as one extended response question. There is some scaffolding (a checklist of required components for the essay and suggested evidence statements to use) for the extended response question.
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3rd - 6th
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CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning)
CER anchor chart (Claim, Evidence and Reasoning)Includes informative steps and sentence stems. Blow it up to a poster size and hang in your classroom, give each student their own, or cut it up and add binder ring clips for students to flip to each step! Colors are intended for students to highlight and reflect that they have all 3 parts. Available in black and white.
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3rd - 12th
Peer Feedback Sentence Starters - FREEBIE
The “BAG” method allows students during the peer editing process of writing to provide quick, specific, helpful, and understandable feedback.
There are two copies of the BAG sentence starters on the page. I have my students glue this reference sheet into their ELA interactive notebook.
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3rd - 12th
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Cause and Effect Lesson Plus other Follow up Lessons
This packet includes everything you need to teach a great cause and effect lesson using the book Old Henry by Joan W. Blos. If you have not read this book, it's a great story about what happens when a neighbor does not take care of his house.
I found it in my school library. If your school does not have it, it's available to order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. This lesson was used in a 4th grade class but comes with multiple resources that will allow you to use it in lower or higher
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1st - 5th
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Fairy-Tale Unit (18 rigorous passages, questions, and graphic organizers)
This product includes 18 popular fairy tales with one specific text-dependent questions per story. For student-use in collaborative groups or literacy stations, I have designed the texts to be printed and laminated so that students can use dry-erase markers to practice the skill of text-marking for relevant evidence to the question. The document includes a graphic-organizer on which students can glue the rigorous question for the story and practice skills in text-marking, annotating, a
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3rd - 5th
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A.C.E. Writing Strategy for Social Studies Constructed Response Pack *14 Page*
Product DescriptionThe A.C.E strategy is a constructed response strategy that gives students a format to make valid claims and support their claim in Social Studies Constructed Response writings. The strategy focuses on providing with meaningful evidence to support the claim.Why Use the A.C.E Strategy?The A.C.E Strategy is a great strategy for use in the Social Studies classroom for constructed response writing. The strategy encourages students to make a claim by answering the question in their
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3rd - 12th
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Wonder Part One: August
This packet is for Wonder, Part One: August. It is a close reading packet for pages 1-80 of the Book Wonder, by R.J. Palacio. It includes questions for "right there" information, making predictions, drawing conclusions,making inferences, vocabulary, and using context clues.
It is saved as a PDF file, and is 18 pages long- one page is the cover page, and one page is the credits page, 8 pages are worksheets and 8 pages are the answer key.
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3rd - 7th
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Wonder: Part Eight August
This packet is for Wonder: Part Eight, August, by R. J. Palacio. It is a series of questions for guided reading practice, practicing reading strategies such as making predictions, drawing conclusions, inferencing, using context clues, vocabulary skills, and close reading skills. Some questions ask the reading to think deep, and some ask the reader to insert how they feel about a situation.
This is a great tool to assess student engagement with the text, or to use while reading it in class.
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3rd - 8th
Elementary ELA Annotation Informational Text Marking AVID Strategy Printables
Enhance Reading Comprehension with our Informational Text Marking Handout! Empower your students to excel in reading comprehension with our engaging and effective Informational Text Marking Handout! This must-have resource is designed to boost student understanding through strategic text annotation right at their desks. Your students will love this!This handout is a game changer for educators seeking to improve literacy skills. By providing a structured approach to text annotation, students lea
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2nd - 8th
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The Great Barrier Reef poem
This poem reviews animals that live in the Great Barrier Reef. It comes with a worksheet that asks students to compare two animals discussed in the poem. Each stanza develops ideas of different ocean animals.
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1st - 3rd
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Basic Level English Reading Comprehension Stories Passages Paragraph Questions
This 175 page PDF file includes 100 Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice and Fill in the Blank questions.The reading comprehension ranges from stories, paragraphs, texts, and passages to give your students a variety to read about. Topics include, but are not limited to, animals, food, sports, cars, family, science, school, and much more!These worksheets have many uses:1. Home school2. Substitute teacher3. Snow days4. Busy work5. Online distance learning6. Class work7. Independent
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
DBQ Bucketing and Chicken Foot Pre-Writing Reference Sheet
Guide students' thinking as they respond to constructed response questions using this Document Based Questioning (DBQ) student friendly reference sheet.
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3rd - 5th
Israel Kamakawiwoʻole Nonfiction Reading Passage & Quiz for AAPI Heritage Month
Explore the captivating journey of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole, an iconic figure in AAPI heritage, in this engaging nonfiction reading comprehension passage and quiz set. Delve into the rich tapestry of his life, from his upbringing in Honolulu, Hawaii, to his rise to international fame as a musician and activist. Learn about Iz's profound impact on Hawaiian culture and his unwavering commitment to social causes. Perfect for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this resource offers a
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1st - 6th
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Black History: Heros of the Underground Railroad CC Performance Task
Prepare students for common core testing with this seasonal performance task during Black History month. There are five lessons with an argumentative writing opportunity as a culminating activity. A Core Rigor argumentative writing organizer is provided.
Lesson 1: Underground Railroad Video
The prescribed video is no longer available. I recommend YouTube's "On
Freedom's Path, The Slaves of the Underground Railroad" by Gabriel
Martin Escobar: ww
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3rd - 8th
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Black History Month Reading Comprehension CVC Stories - 37 Pages
Celebrate Black History Month in your classroom with our comprehensive and captivating Reading Comprehension CVC Stories Pack! This 37-page resource is designed to inspire meaningful discussions and deepen understanding of key figures and events in Black history. Perfect for early learners, each 8.5x11 inch page features enriching CVC stories accompanied by five thought-provoking questions, fostering both literacy skills and awareness.Key Features: 37 Pages of Engaging CVC Stories: Explore Blac
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K - 4th
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Student-Friendly DOK Levels!
Depths of Knowledge in student friendly terms! This chart, along with four individual posters, is a great learning tool for students to ask or create questions. They can be used for self-assessment, accountable talk, creating test questions, asking various and rigorous questions, etc. Also a great teacher tool for planning!
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2nd - 5th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
- Develop effective communication skills
- Build critical thinking and analytical skills
- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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