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2nd grade Thanksgiving social studies literature circles
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Turkey: Print & Digital Speech Therapy
This digital and print set (two separate versions included) is a book companion for There was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Turkey: Speech and Language Activities. Perfect for both teletherapy and in-person speech therapy.This 35 page activity pack is perfect for speech or language. The activities included are also appropriate for literacy centers and whole class activities.**Updated November 2020 to include two documents. The original PDF and a digital interactive PDF that can be used with any in
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1st - 5th
Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts
Do you need an engaging way to study folktales, legends or Native Americans? Need a way to integrate literacy and social studies? Looking for more interesting texts for guided reading? These readers' theaters will help you with all the above. I have used these readers' theater scripts for the many years in my classroom as part of our Native American unit and guided reading groups. I have performed these scripts in the classroom for other classes and as plays at parent events. Why you will love t
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2nd - 5th
Fry Bread A Native American Family Story Activity Native American Heritage Month
Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard. Students will love the read aloud and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around the book's theme of family and cultural traditions.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! This resource is included in the November Interactive Read Aloud Bundle!
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K - 2nd
READ ALOUD ACTIVITIES Bear Says Thanks | Thanksgiving Craft
Looking for a rich read aloud, interactive lessons and engaging activities that meet various standards? This is a crafting-up comprehension, read aloud kit that provides you with targeted lessons, crafts, and literacy activities for up to 5 days using the mentor text, Bear Says Thanks by Karma in a Kindergarten or First Grade classroom to build understanding. **Please note: the lesson activities & varied printables CAN BE used or taught in isolation to best meet your ELAR needs. Additionally
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K - 2nd
Also included in: READ ALOUD Crafts and Activities 9 Book BUNDLE
Thank You Sarah Hale November Activities Sarah Saves Thanksgiving Book Companion
Add a little history to your Thanksgiving activities this year. Your 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students will love learning about the life and legacy of Sarah Hale, the single mother of five, composer of Mary Had a Little Lamb and first female magazine editor. Sarah singlehandedly took on the task of having Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. She is a real-life example of perseverance.This unit can stand alone with the accompanying story Sarah Saves Thanksgiving (written by me) o
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Thanksgiving ELA Enrichment Activities Bundle
Thanksgiving Reader's Theater Bundle - 6 Scripts (25% Discount)
This product includes 6 different Thanksgiving reader's theater scripts to use with your students! These reader's theaters will enable the children to enjoy the stories even more as well as increase reading fluency and speaking skills. Over 20% discount when you purchase this bundle versus buying each resource individually!All of these reader's theater scripts are companion activities to each book. Give Thanks for Each Day by Steve Metzger - Reader's Theater CompanionGive Thanks for Each Day, to
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1st - 3rd
Fall Read Aloud and Activities November Crafts Interactive Read Alouds Bundle
Engage your students in ten purposeful and meaningful read alouds with the books Last Stop on Market Street, Fletcher and the Falling Leaves, The Scarecrow, Turkey Trouble, Those Shoes, Sofia Valdez, Future Prez, The Leaf Thief, and Fry Bread: A Native American Story. Students will love the read alouds and be able to apply their knowledge in the extension activities and writing prompts centered around each book's unique theme. Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Intera
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K - 2nd
I Survived Hurricane Katrina Mega-Pack
Step into the storm of century with this Mega-Pack for "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis. This historical fiction is a leveled for 4th grade but could easily be used in 3rd-5th.
This product pack was created to correlate with Common Core Standards and includes:
Lesson Plans (10 Days)
Reading Comprehension Questions (ALL CHAPTERS)
Answer Keys
Chapters Quizzes w/Answer Key (ALL CHAPTERS)
Extensions:
Hurricane KWL
Character Analysis
Hurricane Research & Writing
Character
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2nd - 5th
Prove It Thanksgiving Reading Passages | Native Americans, Pilgrims, November
These nonfiction reading passages are perfect for the month of November and the Thanksgiving season. Each passage is engaging and includes informational facts about Native Americans, The Lakota of the Great Plains, The Wampanoag Tribe, and Pilgrims.These passages and comprehension questions require students to PROVE IT! They must go back to the text to support their answers with EVIDENCE.These passages can be used for many purposes: close reading, a quick assessment, targeted small groups, whole
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1st - 3rd
'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving -- Reader's Theater, Math, Language!
Children love this cute story by Dav Pilkey! Included in this packet:A Reader's Theater Script (Two scripts--one is black-and-white and the other one is color-coded)There are roles for four students. Feel free to assign two students to a role, assign a part to a group, assign a section to each student in the class, etc. Do what you need so that this script fits the needs of your class!Reader labels are also included just in case you'd like to perform this for parents, at an assembly, for the
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2nd - 4th
DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK: Magic Tree House #1 Book Companion
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This product is a book companion to be used with the Magic Tree House Book (#1) DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK by Mary Pope Osborne. In the book, Jack and Annie travel back to Prehistoric Times where they learn about dinosaurs! This book would be perfect for use with a Dinosaur Unit!!
These books are a HIT and offer themselves to tons of
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1st - 5th
Also included in: Magic Tree House Book Companion BUNDLE Books 1-4
How to Catch a Turkey: Speech & Language Activities
How to Catch a Turkey: Speech and Language Activities This packet is a companion to the book that can be used for literacy centers, whole class language lessons, or for speech/language therapy in individual or group sessions. The book is not included and will need to be purchased separately. This packet contains 70 pages of content that is perfect for targeting a variety of speech and language goals. •Rhyme:Cut out the cards (pages 5-10) and match the rhyming words from the story.•WH Questions:
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PreK - 5th
The Water Princess by Verde 19 Book Extension Activities NO PREP
Beautiful book based on the true story of African model, Georgie Badiel. Gie Gie must walk with her mother everyday to get water from the well. Gie Gie wants to find a way to bring the water closer to her village. Wonderful opportunity for discussion. From Amazon:With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clear
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K - 3rd
Thanksgiving Play or Readers Theater and Songs with Literacy Activities
Make your November and Thanksgiving literacy activities memorable this year with integrated Reading, Writing and Drama and Music activities. These are the most excellent ways to include all students and offer diverse learning activities, while developing reading, writing, speaking and creativity skills. Use the Readers Theater or Play about the Native Americans and the Pilgrims to help children learn how to become friends and celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Integrate READING, WRITING, MUSIC and DRAM
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K - 3rd
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Read Aloud TV Book Companion Reading Comprehension
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book (book not included). May be used for the book or television special!This 54-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 54 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension
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1st - 4th
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Mega-Pack
Set your reading block on fire with this novel study for "I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871" by Lauren Tarshis! This high-interest book series is always a winner with my students. In my classroom, we use the "I Survived" series for book clubs. They can also be used as a whole class or independent novel study.
This 62 page novel study is aligned with ELA Common Core standards and includes the following:
*Lesson Plans (10 days)
*Reading Comprehension Questions and Answer Keys
*Chapt
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2nd - 6th
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey: No-Prep Printables Pack
Love the Old Lady books but don’t have time to prep accompanying activities? Look no further than the There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey Printables Pack. This pack targets a variety of literacy, language and listening skills. Simply, print the black and white pages, and you’re ready to go! Activities include:
1. Sequencing- Cut and paste pictures in story order
2. Comprehension- Circle the items the Old Lady swallowed in the book
3. Retelling- Cut out a cut Old Lady spinning w
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K - 3rd
I Survived THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, 1912 - Comprehension (W/Answer Key)
One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In
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2nd - 4th
Tennessee Symbols
This unit includes everything you need to put together an informational book on Tennessee's state symbols. This coorelates with the new TN Social Studies standards that are being adopted and implemented for the 2014-2015 school year. Included are 4 different versions of the book to meet the needs and differentiate instruction for all of your learners.
-A craft version with patterns for all of the symbols (hands on activities)
-A writing version for your higher level learners. This will help to
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PreK - 2nd
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 Mega Pack
Dive into "I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916" Mega Pack! This 42 page novel study is the perfect companion to the high-interest historical fiction and includes ALL the components of the individual chapter packs. I have also added a couple of additional bonus extensions! These text are fantastic to use for literature circles, whole group novel studies, or as enrichment projects.
This product download includes:
Higher-Level Reading Comprehension Short Answer Questions for ALL chapters
Chapter
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2nd - 5th
What Was the First Thanksgiving? (Joan Holub) Book Study (33 pages)
* Follows Common Core Standards *This 33-page booklet-style Book Study (a total 67 pages including answer key) is designed to follow students throughout the entire book.The questions are based on reading comprehension, strategies and skills. The book study is designed to be enjoyable and keep the students engaged.Many different types of questions for students to think about and answer before, during, and after finishing each chapter. Types of questions include:Narrative ElementsPredict ConnectFi
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: What Is America? (Who Was...) COLLECTION : 25 Book Studies (713 pages)
I Survived THE NAZI INVASION, 1944 Comp & Text Evidence (Answer Key Included)
One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Dinosaurs Before Dark | Magic Tree House #1 | Lesson Plan, Quizzes, Activities
Need an engaging book companion for Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House #1)? Look no further than this 100+ page 5-day NO PREP novel study!Perfect for elementary teachers and homeschoolers alike, this resource covers pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading through cross-curricular activities. Each day's lesson plan appeals to different types of learners: curated videos (visual and auditory), chapter reading (reading), comprehension quizzes and vocabulary (writing), interactive notebook
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1st - 3rd
Thanksgiving on Thursday Unit: Comprehension, Vocabulary, Sequencing, and more!
This is a novel study I created to accompany book #27 in the Magic Tree House series: "Thanksgiving on Thursday." The unit addresses several common core standards which are listed on the second page in the preview. Each page (one chapter per page- chapters 9 and 10 are combined) has 4-5 vocabulary words that the students must define using context clues. It also has 4-5 questions for each chapter, many of which encourage higher order thinking. At the end of the study, I have created and included
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2nd - 4th
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