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2nd grade social studies literature circles for Google Apps
Hoop Genius - Book Companion - Perfect for March Madness - 3rd or 4th
I have read this story by John Coy to my students for a few years now. It's great to read around March Madness! This companion will offer quick and meaningful extension activities as well. I like to use them for morning work on the following days or in center rotations. Each slide is created to be printed and ran for your students, but could also be laminated for centers. Hope you enjoy this as well! This product includes:Sequencing Sort - Sort the events from the story.Jame's Point of View- Exp
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2nd - 4th
Horseback Librarians - Book Companion - Sequencing, Comparing, Research and More
The Horseback Librarians written by Jane Yolen makes for a great read aloud for Women's History Month or a librarian read-aloud. I use many of the pages for a quick printed comprehension checks, but they can also be laminated and used for reading centers. This product includes: Describing Anna Mary - Students will describe this character and think of how she was librarian like no other! Pack Horse Project Informational Sheet - Yes, this passage written at a higher level but students will learn t
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2nd - 4th
NATIVE AMERICANS Virtual Library and Media Room - SEESAW & GoogleSlides
This room is all about NATIVE AMERICANS and their diverse cultures! The Virtual Library includes 30 (Now via YouTube!) NATIVE AMERICANS-themed fiction and non-fiction books read aloud. There are also 20 NATIVE AMERICANS-themed informational videos in the Media Room. Topics cover celebrations, dwellings, art, language, legends, food, traditions, storytelling, and more! While historical points and perspectives are touched upon, the selections focus on the NATIVE AMERICAN people, both collective
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PreK - 3rd
Honey: The Dog Who Saved Abe Lincoln - Book Companion - 2nd - 3rd
Honey written by Shari Swanson makes for a great read aloud for President's Day! I use many of the pages for a quick comprehension check, but they can also be laminated and used for reading centers. This product includes: Sequencing the events Describe The Setting WorksheetDescribing Abe LincolnDouble Vision Video Study - Have students watch a clip on Mammoth Cave National Park and look for details. Teacher Planning Page for the Video Study I hope you enjoy!
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2nd - 3rd
Westward to Home- Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary -Novel Study
Enjoy this wonderful novel about the Oregon Trail with your students. Includes a Daily Reading Schedule, Character Trait Train, Vocabulary Word Cards, Reading Response Log, study guide and final test. This can be used alone or as part of a unit of instruction on The Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion.
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2nd - 5th
Hello Lighthouse - Book Companion - Setting, Sequencing and More!
This is a great book for a read aloud by Sophie Blackall. This companion will offer quick and meaningful extension activities as well. I like to use them for morning work on the following days or in center rotations. Each slide is created to be printed and ran for your students, but could also be laminated for centers. Hope you enjoy this as well! This product includes: Sequencing Sort Describing Character - The Keeper's Point of ViewComprehension Placemat - Great for teaching note taking strat
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2nd - 3rd
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Distance Learning Black History Month 20 Read Alouds Google Slides
These Google Slides are the perfect way to clearly present books and discussion prompts to students either in person or virtually.20 read alouds perfect for celebrating Black History Month. Enjoy a variety of picture book read alouds for all grade levels!Each day includes:1 YouTube video (embedded in the Google Slides)Questions/prompts for students to think aboutIt is also editable to change or add to as you like!READ BEFORE PURCHASING: Please make sure that you can access both Google Slides and
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PreK - 6th
Personal Financial Literacy Resources Language Arts Bundle (1-5)
Are you struggling to find good, quality Personal Financial Literacy resources that can be integrated into your already busy day? If so, then look no further!This product offers nine different resources that focus on teaching economics (ECON) and Personal Financial Literacy (PFL) standards through your language arts, guided reading, or literature circle lessons. Each resource is designed to fit into what you are already doing in your classroom, as we know how difficult it is to fit "one more t
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K - 5th
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Her Right Foot - Book Companion - Digital and Printable - 2nd through 4th grade!
This is one of my new favorite books! We are reading about the Statue of Liberty in our reading series, but this book takes the cake! I know your students will agree as well. I could spend even more time with more activities for this book and I might add to it in the future but your students are going to love the activities! Start with a brainstorm map to find out what your students already know. I also included the same map at the end for students to add what they have learned after reading thi
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2nd - 4th
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This is Me by Jamie Lee Curtis Read Aloud Activities
This is a story about a girl who moves to a new place and all the things she brings with her. This is a good book to introduce geography, history, identity, immigration.Engage and support your students in the joy of reading literature with these 12 digital and no prep book study companion activities. Activities include:Lesson set and preview of activitiesDigital read aloudSequencing the beginning, middle and endWhat Would You Bring?Story elementsCharacter close up Close readingTrue-false for sto
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1st - 3rd
Also included in:Â Back to School Read Alouds and Activities BUNDLE
The Name Jar - Book Companion - Printable and Digital - 2nd or 3rd Grade
This is the perfect book to teach manners, acceptance and about different cultures. I hope you enjoy the slides as much as my students! Product Includes :Activate Background Knowledge with Before You Read QuestionsCompare and Contrast Unhei and Grandma. Comprehension Review Slide/WorksheetName Research (My favorite page!) Students will research the origins of their name and more! Compare and Contrast this story to Chrysanthemum by Kevin HenkesAR Quiz Card/Poster
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2nd - 3rd
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3rd Grade Autumn READING Learning League Adventure *GROWING BUNDLE*
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' reading skills!! These reading problems have been tailored specifically for 3rd graders in the fall, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! This bundle includes mysteries with SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES themes, but if you want to foc
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2nd - 3rd
Boo-Boos that Changed the World - Sight Words
My students are loving this part of my daily routine. I pre-teach some of the words in my daily read alouds and then proceed onto the story. This helps with building background knowledge but I later use the cards to teach sight word fluency. It's a simple product but it works! My students are more confident when it comes to decoding new words, or attempting to explain their meanings. Its starting great discussions too! I print four slides per page, laminate, and join with a binder ring. Hopefull
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2nd - 4th
The Long Way to a New Land Digital Novel Study in Google Slides
Whether your students are in the classroom or doing distance learning, this interactive novel study can help. When I lead a book study with students, my two main goals are to 1. Give them opportunities to think and discuss, as well as 2. Help them love literature. This digital notebook gives students the chance to think about the story and express themselves by doing more than recalling factual details. They will think about characters, motivations, and plot development. They will also have
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2nd - 3rd
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Thank You, Dr. Salk - Book Companion - 2 - 4th, Comprehension, Research and Math
With current events, you must read Thank You, Dr. Salk! by Dean Robbins to your students! This is a great compare and contrast read aloud to compare Polio vaccines to Covid vaccines today. This product is designed to be both printable or digital. Enjoy! This product includes: 6 vocabulary words with graphics for visual learners. Describing Dr. Salk from different points of views. Sequencing Sort to recall events in the correct order. Research and writing on other influential doctors, list provid
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2nd - 4th
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Story Elements of Historical Fiction Genre Response Activity
This Elements of Historical Fiction Genre Response Activity for Google Jamboard™ is a fun and engaging way for students to learn about story elements and genres! This no-prep activity can be used with any historical fiction read aloud or story from your ELA curriculum to build reading comprehension through exploring story elements.What is Google Jamboard you ask? It’s a digital whiteboard that’s interactive and collaborative all in real-time with immediate feedback! Students brainstorm and share
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Story Elements Genre Response Activities for Google Jamboardâ„¢ BUNDLE
The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver Google Slidesâ„¢ Compatible
This product includes 48 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts as well as 8 extension activities for studying the biography The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver written by Gene Barretta and illustrated by Frank Morrison. This book is beautifully illustrated and does an excellent job of introducing readers to an important man from history. Students of all ages will enjoy reading and discussing this biography. This book is
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2nd - 5th
"If I Ran For President" writing response
After reading the text If I Ran For President or listening to it on Storyline Online, students will respond to questions about what it would be like to be president and what sort of laws would they create.
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1st - 4th
A Manatee Morning - Book Companion for 2nd or 3rd Grade - Perfect for Florida!
A Manatee Morning is a simple yet informative book by Jim Arnosky. This book companion will help students to learn more about both manatees and the Crystal River. I use this to hit a little bit of Florida Studies into my read alouds! This product is also designed to be either printable or digital. This product includes: Before You Read worksheet to build background, vocabulary cards and word work page, Comprehension questions to follow the story, a noun and verb word hunt page, and two research
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1st - 3rd
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The Long Way Westward Digital Novel Study in Google Slides
Whether your students are in the classroom or doing distance learning, this interactive novel study of The Long Way Westward can help. When I lead a book study with students, my two main goals are to 1. Give them opportunities to think and discuss, as well as 2. Help them love literature. This digital notebook gives students the chance to think about the story and express themselves by doing more than recalling factual details. They will think about characters, motivations, and plot develop
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2nd - 3rd
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Structure of a Story: English & Spanish Graphic Organizer
This is a graphic organizer activity that helps students fill in the structure of a story. (Beginning, middle and end). It is also an editable resource, and it is in both English and Spanish. It has an area to draw in, and write in, and is geared towards students in K-3. If you have any questions feel free to message me!
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1st - 3rd
BLM & Black Heroes Virtual Library
This library has great stories for your students especially when celebrating African American Heritage. Stories are linked to it's real aloud. Replace my bitmoji for yours to make this library yours.
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2nd - 5th
FlipGrid Student Directions - FREE
Save time and use this to help get your students started on FlipGrid - easy and great to attach to remote learning assignments to better see an individual student's understanding.
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PreK - 12th
Reading Response to "The Legend of the Lady Slipper"
After reading, The Legend of the Lady Slipper, use this worksheet for a reading response activity or as an assessment understanding of the text.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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