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6th grade social studies literature circles for Easel Activities
The Book Thief Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Markus Zusaks's award-winning WW2 novel, The Book Thief effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Eve
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5th - 9th
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Historical Fiction Passage for Reading Comprehension Questions Salem Witch Trial
Keep student interest in middle school with The Salem Witch Trials historical fiction passage for reading comprehension with questions. This engaging, low prep resource will be welcome in your classroom and your kids will love it! The story and student pages may be printed as worksheets or used digitally through Google or Easel documents. Easy set up makes this perfect for centers or substitute teachers.Click here to save 30% off the price of individual resources with the middle school reading c
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6th - 9th
Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
The Diary of Anne Frank Novel Study and Project Menu; Digital Option
No-Prep novel study for the bestselling "Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every entry as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning diary autobiography in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you need to use this
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World War II Novel Study Bundle, Seven Complete WWII Literature Units!
Novel Study: Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 100+ page Common Core aligned NO PREP novel study for the 2012 Newbery Medal winner, Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos. This novel study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. The 31-page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. GO DIGITAL! Choose printed or paperless resources! The student packet, quizzes, crossword puzzle,
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4th - 6th
Also included in: 4th, 5th, & 6th Newbery Bundle
Read Aloud Play: The Newsies--The Newsboy Strike of 1899
Originally published in the March 2015 issue of Scholastic’s Scope magazine, "The Newsies" tells the story of a young immigrant girl who goes to work selling newspapers just before the 1899 New York City newsboy strike in which kids stood up to William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. It's a historically more accurate version than the Disney musical (a completely different story). Suitable for reader's theater or stage production, this historically-accurate, kid-friendly script includes elev
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4th - 7th
Native American Point of View Reading and Writing Project
No-prep, Native American "point of view" reading lesson! After reading passages, and actual letters and statements from Native Americans, students use critical reading skills to show their understanding of the points of view of many Native Americans and others today. A difficult part of American history is the loss of Native American land to the English settlers. This lesson provides an opportunity for your students to take an in depth look at the opinions of several Native Americans and othe
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5th - 8th
The Inquisitor's Tale - Analyzing Text and More!
No prep--just print and teach!The Inquisitor's Tale Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Dog, is the 2017 Newberry Honor Book written by Adam Gidwitz. It is a fascinating tale set in medieval France during The Inquisition. It is part history, part mystical, and fully engaging! The adventures and dangers of three unusual children will keep even reluctant readers involved. My study includes 1. Guided reading questions for each chapter.2. Background information of some unfamiliar concepts
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5th - 8th
Daniel at the Siege of Boston, 1776 Novel Study
Incorporating novels with your social studies units is easy with this all inclusive print and go packet. I've included everything you need to work your way through this novel with ease.
Daniel at the Siege of Boston, 1776, is a book authored by Laurie Calkhoven. I have used this book for a number of years with our 4th grade social studies unit on the Revolutionary War, and I love this book! It grabs you and pulls you back in time to live alongside Daniel during this critical time in our co
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4th - 6th
Historical Fiction Genre Study and Book Report +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
Explore the world of historical fiction with this comprehensive Historical Fiction Genre Study and Book Report. Designed for guided reading, whole group class activities, and book clubs, this resource is the perfect blend of learning and enjoyment.What’s Inside This Historical Fiction Book Study:Introduction to Historical Fiction: Discover the essentials with an informative anchor chart. Cover for Learning Materials: A cover for student materials.Engaging Quote Analysis: Spark classroom discussi
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Eleven Genre Study Book Reports Bundled CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Teach
5th/6th/7th Grade Unit Plan for 90 Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis
A beautifully written historical fiction story of Julian, a young boy from Cuba who is evacuated from Cuba as part of Operation Pedro Pan in 1961. Gripping, moving, and full of bravery, betrayal and growth. 90 Miles to Havana provides an inside look into the pain and challenges for these families.Winner of the 2011 Pura Belpré Honor Book for Narrative and a 2011 Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year. Unit plan includes:- Unit plan sequencing and pacing guide- 18 pages of Comprehension Que
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4th - 7th
Salt Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option
Everything you need to use Helen Frost's award-winning novel, Salt, effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Everything you nee
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4th - 8th
Dear Austin Novel Study
Incorporating novels with your social studies units is easy with this all inclusive print and go packet. I've included everything you need to work your way through this novel with ease.
This novel unit is designed to go along with your Social Studies lessons on the Underground Railroad and Westward Expansion (early 1850’s). This unit does not give you lessons on the Underground Railroad, but rather reading lessons on the novel, Dear Austin, a book of letters from Levi to his brother Austin, w
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4th - 6th
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Heroic Stories of WWII: Non-Fiction Reading Passages and Printables
Your students will be engaged with these exciting tales of World War II heroes. Middle School students love to hear tales of heroic acts. These passages are sure to please even your most reluctant reader. 33 pages include 4 informational text passages about Paul Tibbets, jr. (pilot of Enola Gay), George H.W. Bush (survived plane crash), Reba Whittle (only woman POW), and George Marshall (recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize). The resource also includes printables for each passage, a flip book, an
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5th - 8th
Text Message Character Dialogue
Engage your learners with this fun text messaging product!
Choose two characters from reading (or history) and show a text message exchange that they would have. This is an excellent tool to respond to reading in a creative and thoughtful way. This can be done quickly on one sheet, or multiple copies can be printed to make it into a packet to explore multiple characters and their relationships.
Kids just love anything that has to do with technology (even if it's not necessarily technology)!
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2nd - 12th
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Jacob's Rescue Literature Unit
This unit is for the book Jacob's Rescue: A Holocaust Story. This unit is a great resource to add to your History unit on the Holocaust or just used in a literature circle.Included in this unit:* List of Resources Holocaust Museum informationArticlesVideos* Vocabulary lists by chapter and definitions* Character Traits and Map*Chapter Comprehension pages w/answer key* Summary Poster Activity*Problem-Solution Mini-Poster and worksheet
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5th - 10th
Alaska History, Climate, Geography Informational Text Article with Questions
Two-page article and one page of short response questions covering a brief history, as well as information on the climate and geography of Alaska! Perfect to accompany novels set in Alaska (i.e. Touching Spirit Bear), or as an independent activity. Answer Key included.Includes both PRINTABLE and DIGITAL VERSIONS for Distance Learning and In-Person Classrooms.**********************Thanks for choosing Simply Novel! Be sure to FOLLOW Simply Novel for exciting new product announcements, sales, prom
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6th - 8th
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Two Plays from 1812: History of the White House and the Star Spangled Banner
The history of the White House and the story behind the Star Spangled Banner are the subjects of “Two Plays from the War of 1812.” These are innocent, politically-neutral reader’s theater scripts designed to provide students in grades 4 through 6 with the carefully-researched facts about these U.S. symbols. Our national anthem was penned as a poem by Francis Scott Key during the bombardment of Fort McHenry, and the White House was burned to the ground by British troops when they sacked Washingto
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3rd - 6th
America: Original 13 Colonies: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
A nonfiction reading resource of our nation's history describing how the original 13 colonies came to be involved in the American Revolution. Each high interest informational text passage is followed by an activity designed to improve your student's reading comprehension skills! Students will need to read and highlight the text in order to find evidence, locate the main idea and supporting details, understand vocabulary, and complete cause and effect or problem and solution charts. All answer
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Bundle: America Non-Fiction Reading passages and printables
Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims: Non-Fiction Passages & Printables
Use these nonfiction passages to help your students comprehend more about life in North America when the pilgrims first settled here. Your students will learn more about the Native American, known as Squanto, that helped the early Plymouth colonists survive their first year in the New World. Engaging non-fiction passages include: Tisquantum (Squanto) , Pilgrims, and Plimouth Colony (Plymouth). Each passage includes questions. There are also three additional pages of printables. These printables
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4th - 6th
Dr. Patricia Bath Close Read w/Core-Aligned Questions #digitallearning
Are you looking for a close nonfiction read with text-dependent questions and other engaging activities? If so, this printable and digital biography of Dr. Patricia Bath might be just what you need. Dr. Pat Bath discovered and developed the technology to remove cataracts with the laserphaco probe! This close read is especially for February studies of famous African-Americans although this true account could be studied anytime. It is especially useful for use as test-prep. The estimated Lexile le
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: AFRICAN AMERICAN HEROES BUNDLE
Texas Writing Project, Biography on Texas Heroes: Step-By-Step Guide
No-prep, Texas "Hero" Biography Interactive Notebook Guide! With this interactive notebook, students will complete a step-by-step guide to writing a biography on a Texas hero of their choice. This is an excellent product to guide your students through writing a detailed, organized and informative biography. Students will research, take notes and even learn how to integrate their own personal thoughts about the hero into the biography. This is perfect for distance learning as well!Students will
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4th - 6th
History Mysteries: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension and Finding Evidence
This nonfiction resource helps your students learn to read informational text and find supporting evidence. Students read a nonfiction passage, then answer questions, as they read and when they are complete. There are several opportunities for students to give their opinions in response to a text. Students are encouraged to write how a fact makes them feel, to form their own conclusions, to offer suggestions for improvement, or tell what they would do in a similar situation. This helps them lear
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6th - 8th
Martin Luther King Reading Lessons and Writing Interactive Notebook Journal
CCSS/STAAR Aligned! No-prep, "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Reading and Writing Interactive Notebook", filled with important reading passages about the major events in Dr. Martin Luther King's life. After reading each passage, students then respond to critical thinking reading response questions. Wonderful opportunities for higher level thinking and creative writing! A great way to authentically teach students about important Civil Rights events while practicing important reading skills. Print
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4th - 6th
A Night Divided Enrichment - Brief History of the Berlin Wall Digital/Print
Students who read the novel A Night Divided by Jennifer Nielsen often do not understand the richness of the book because they have no background on the Berlin Wall and have no idea what it is or why it was there. This three-page enrichment resource is called "Stranger than Fiction: A Brief History of the Berlin Wall." Getting straight to the point, it explains that it is all about what happened after World War II. Basically, the four victorious Allies (USA, Britain, France, the Soviet Unio
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6th - 9th
Also included in: A Night Divided Novel Bundle - Test, Mid-point Quiz, Puzzle, Enrichment
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