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2nd grade Winter social studies literature circles

Preview of Sneezy the Snowman Book Companion: Winter Book Companion

Sneezy the Snowman Book Companion: Winter Book Companion

Created by
A Perfect Blend
This book buddy provides a variety of activities, targeting multiple skills to accompany, Sneezy the Snowman. Skills Addressed:Comprehension Questions Cause and EffectDescribing SortingMaking Inferences- anchor chart and independent activity pageSequencingStory RetellFollowing Directions- interactive cookbook Just for fun: "Melted Sneezy" water bottle labels Download the preview to view all of the activities included! Customer Tips:How can I earn TPT credits to use on future purchases?• Please g
Preview of Sneezy the Snowman Craft Read Aloud and Activities Winter Snowman Activities

Sneezy the Snowman Craft Read Aloud and Activities Winter Snowman Activities

Engage your students in a rigorous interactive read aloud with the book Sneezy the Snowman by Maureen Wright. 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 perseverance.Get all current interactive read alouds H A L F off with the Interactive Read Aloud ENDLESS Bundle! Sneezy the Snowman Interactive Read Aloud and Activities is a lesson plan for an interactive read aloud and writing activ
Preview of Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts

Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts

Created by
Mrs Word Nerd
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
Preview of Fry Bread A Native American Family Story Activity Native American Heritage Month

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!
Preview of Thank You Sarah Hale November Activities Sarah Saves Thanksgiving Book Companion

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
Preview of A Loud Winters Nap Read Aloud Activities | January Activities

A Loud Winters Nap Read Aloud Activities | January Activities

Created by
Primary Scouts
This is a read aloud kit that provides you with targeted mini lessons, craft or printable(s) to support varied literacy activities for up to 5 days using the mentor text, A Loud Winter's Nap by Katy Hudson in a Kindergarten or First Grade to support literacy standards and comprehension. *Updated 12/19/2020** * * SAVE BIG, get 4 titles in the January Read Aloud Kit for the price of 2! Click here to save up to 50% Off * * *Included you’ll find: • Read Aloud Questioning Card for Comprehension • Les
Preview of I Survived Hurricane Katrina Mega-Pack

I Survived Hurricane Katrina Mega-Pack

Created by
Becky Blair
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
Preview of Prove It Thanksgiving Reading Passages | Native Americans, Pilgrims, November

Prove It Thanksgiving Reading Passages | Native Americans, Pilgrims, November

Created by
Hollie Griffith
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
Preview of The Snowy Day:  Literacy, Language and Listening Book Companion

The Snowy Day: Literacy, Language and Listening Book Companion

Created by
K Ratliff
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats is a classic, Caldecott-winning children's book (sold separately, online or in stores) which follows Peter’s winter day activities. This literature unit is filled with six different follow-up activities and games to target listening, language and literacy! Following reading, engage your students in activities targeting:1. Sequencing with Pictures (which is also a great retelling tool!)2. Comprehension Questions with two (picture) answer choices3. Rhyme Sort- Sort
Preview of Snowmen At Night Literature Unit

Snowmen At Night Literature Unit

This activity will be a great addition to you "Snowmen At Night" Unit. My students enjoyed reading the story and sequencing them together.This unit includes:-Two different template of Snowman At Night Sequencing (with and without numbers)- Sequencing cards in color and black and white (with and without numbers)- Snowmen at night story sticks- Story Pocket Chart Cards- Snowmen at night story organizer- Label the parts of a snowman- "My Snowman" writing/ drawing prompt- "If I was a snowman at nig
Preview of Bear Snores On Activities | Boom™ Cards and Print

Bear Snores On Activities | Boom™ Cards and Print

Created by
Jenn Alcorn
Use this engaging resource paired with the story, Bear Snores On, to target your students' needs in speech and language therapy, small group intervention, or classroom literacy centers. This helpful resource includes both printable materials, like worksheets and task cards, as well as a Boom Card version!Included in the download:• 8 Character Cards (page 3-4)• 32 Rhyming Cards (pages 6-7)• 16 Blank Paw Cards (page 8)• 19 Level 1 Comprehension Cards (pages 10-12) • 23 Level 2 Comprehension Cards
Preview of The Mitten By:Jan Brett [Literature Unit]

The Mitten By:Jan Brett [Literature Unit]

The Mitten' is a classic story that everyone loves. This pack contains activities that will enable your students to learn key elements in the story. This pack includes:- A story sequencing worksheet (colored / black & white)- Character sticks for in class story retelling- Character pocket chart cards- Story Elements Organizer (two different formats)- "My mitten is so big it can fit..." writing/ drawing prompt[UPDATED: December 2019] **BONUS**UPDATED graphics
Preview of DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK: Magic Tree House #1 Book Companion

DINOSAURS BEFORE DARK: Magic Tree House #1 Book Companion

BUY THIS PRODUCT IN A BUNDLE (MTH Books 1-4) AT WITH 20% SAVINGS: MAGIC TREE HOUSE BUNDLE: Books 1-4 OR Save $9 on 8 Book Companions with this MEGA BUNDLE: Books 1-8 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
Preview of Winter Reading Comprehension Poems

Winter Reading Comprehension Poems

Winter Reading Comprehension poems are a great way to practice reading comprehension. Why? Read, Rhyme, Remember is a fun, {quick}, and engaging way to integrate seasonal learning, rhyming and reading comprehension.Note: These activities are also included in this money-saving bundle: Reading Comprehension Poems For the YEAROn each page, students will: read the poem three times, find and circle rhyming words, draw a picture (visualize) and answer the comprehension questions. Poems are also pro
Preview of The Biggest Snowman Ever : 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Winter Book

The Biggest Snowman Ever : 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade Reading Comprehension Winter Book

Created by
Irene Hines
The Biggest Snowman Ever by Steven Kroll is a first, second and third grade thematic book unit for Winter. This Snowman Unit has 102 pages of reading comprehension, ideas, activities, printables, graphic organizers, worksheets, projects and foldables that correlate with the book "The Biggest Snowman Ever" and is based on Common Core StandardsThis resource and activity unit includes:~Class Discussion Questions and Ideas~Vocabulary Words and Definition Lists~Vocabulary Practice, Graphic Organizers
Preview of The Water Princess by Verde 19 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

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
Preview of Cozy the Musk Ox | Winter | Book Companion Craft and Writing

Cozy the Musk Ox | Winter | Book Companion Craft and Writing

Cozy by Jan Brett Book Companion CraftCozy is a sweet story about a Musk Ox that get separated from his heard and finds friends with the animals who want to stay warm in his fur. This is a great book to sequence the animals who come to Cozy. It also is great for story retelling. I have also included a set in color for your kids to manipulate in a literacy center.This activity is a great follow up after reading this book.
Preview of The Jacket I Wear In The Snow

The Jacket I Wear In The Snow

Created by
The Speech Attic
Book companions make great speech therapy tools and this book by Shirley Neitzel is a great book for your winter lesson plans. Your students are sure to enjoy listening and learning about winter clothes.This packet was developed for preschool to 1st grade to utilize in speech therapy. It is 33 pages+ answer key and targets sequencing, comprehension questions, vocabulary, grammar, and much more.This packet is a companion to the book. You will need to purchase the book separatelyWhat's included:•
Preview of January Interactive Read Alouds and Crafts Winter Read Alouds and Activities

January Interactive Read Alouds and Crafts Winter Read Alouds and Activities

Engage your students in rigorous interactive read alouds throughout the month of January with the books Squirrel's New Year's Resolution, Tacky the Penguin, Sneezy the Snowman, The Mitten, Frederick, A Long Winter's Nap, Extra Yarn, and Martin's Big Words. Students will love the interactive format of 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
Preview of Snowmen at Night -- A Reader's Theater (2 Different Scripts!)

Snowmen at Night -- A Reader's Theater (2 Different Scripts!)

Created by
Sharon Fendrick
Here are two fun reader's theater scripts adapted from this wonderful story by Caralyn Buehner.One script stays very close to the book. It has parts for four readers. The second script has parts for four readers AND three snowmen. The snowmen talk about what the readers say that they are doing at night.Please feel free to change the script(s) in any way that you would like!Headbands/necklaces are included in case you'd like to present this script at an assembly, for the parents, for the class
Preview of Caribou Animal Research Nonfiction - Reindeer Reading Passage & Comprehension

Caribou Animal Research Nonfiction - Reindeer Reading Passage & Comprehension

This Caribou Informational Article and Comprehension Activities includes an article about caribou in two formats (two-page color photos & one-page text), website resources for online articles and videos about caribou, a fact sort sheet where students can sort facts about caribou, a variety of note-taking sheets, comprehension activities, and mini-report pages.Use these articles as a resource when researching and writing about animals. Read the article, look at a variety of web sites, and wa
Preview of I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Mega-Pack

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Mega-Pack

Created by
Becky Blair
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
Preview of The Three Snow Bears:  Literacy, Language and Listening Book Companion

The Three Snow Bears: Literacy, Language and Listening Book Companion

Created by
K Ratliff
The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett is a popular children's book that features Aloo-ki, an Inuit girl in the Arctic, who comes upon the home of three snow bears. The tale is in the tradition of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but with a Winter theme. This literature unit is filled with six different follow-up activities and games to target listening, language and literacy! Following reading, engage your students in activities targeting:1. Sequencing with Pictures (which is also a great retelling
Preview of I Survived THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, 1912 - Comprehension (W/Answer Key)

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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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

Benefits of learning social studies

Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • 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

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.

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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.

Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.