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3rd grade social studies Common Core RL.6.3 resources
The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
Boy of the Painted Cave Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 116 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included wit
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3rd - 6th
Novel Study: Shooting Kabul by N.H. Senzai - print + DIGITAL
This is a 95-page Common Core aligned, no prep novel study for Shooting Kabul, by N.H. Senzai. 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 30+ page student packet is perfect for literature circles or independent work. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED. The student workbook packet is divided into 4 sections. Each section includes vocabulary, chapter questions, and discussion question
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3rd - 6th
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The Egypt Game - Tests | Quizzes | Assessments
This is a 32 page test packet for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. This product will help you to assess your students on their vocabulary, comprehension, and analysis skills, as they study the novel.The assessments contain matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions. Answer keys are included, but the way that you score and weigh it is up to teacher discretion.This is a no-prep quiz packet, with all answer keys included.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital versions; all
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3rd - 6th
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Historical Fiction Book Clubs
Book clubs are an excellent way to get your students engaged in and talking about their reading! This completely printable packet can be copied and given to your students to help support them in their historical fiction genre study. This packet can be used with ANY historical fiction text and covers a wide range of skills!Included in this resource:List of recommended historical fiction texts to useSettingPlot structureHistorical and story timelinesCharactersCharacter traitsBook club normsSummari
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3rd - 6th
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The Egypt Game | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital
This activity pack for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 56 pages of standards-aligned reading response activities. Focuses include character analysis, figurative language, reading for details, point of view, and more.All activities have the Common Core code listed in the bottom corner, providing focus. Graphic organizers are easily adapted for every learner. Creative projects and tasks will keep your students engaged. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BO
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3rd - 6th
Lapbook Template
Need a great project idea for review all in one simple place? I have developed lapbooks for book reviews, social studies era reviews, science processes reviews, etc. They are easy and fun to make and it's easier for students to keep up (in lieu of notes and handouts)!
Start downloading and preparing for those upcoming standardized tests. I'm currently using a lapbook to review the English/Reading standards for my state's standardized test.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Boy of the Painted Cave | Activities and Projects | Worksheets and Digital
This 40 page activity pack for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 17 Common Core-aligned reading response activities. Focus standards include character analysis, theme, plot, figurative language, opinion writing, and more.Open ended questions and graphic organizers are easily adaptable for every learner. Perfect for whole class, small group, or even independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase!♥Excellent for school
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3rd - 6th
End of the Year Activities - Team Building Mystery Game - Digital Resource
Keeping students engaged before the end of the year break can sometimes be a challenge. Are you looking for something to captivate your students before the Summer break? Then look no further! Great for team building. Thousands of teachers have used these mysteries for back to school activities, engaging students before Thanksgiving, Christmas break, Spring Break, adding fun to Halloween, end of the year activities, reading comprehension, critical thinking, morning work, guided reading, and SO m
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3rd - 6th
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Boy of the Painted Cave | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary by chapter
This is a 66 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel. The student work is organized by every 2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Perfect for whole clas
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3rd - 6th
A Journey to Ancient Egypt
A Journey to Ancient Egypt consists of seven Ancient Egypt reading passages. Each passage includes 10 comprehension questions, and is differentiated at three Flesch-Kincaid text levels: Grade 3, Grade 5, and Grade 7. An answer key is included.Passage 1: An Introduction to Ancient EgyptIn this informational text, students are introduced to the beginnings of ancient Egyptian civilization. They will learn about: • The transition from hunter-gatherers to farmers • The Red Land and the White Land •
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3rd - 7th
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Someplace to Call Home Novel Study Questions Google Slides™ Compatible
This product includes 112 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the novel Someplace to Call Home written by Sandra Dallas. This book is an engaging historical fiction novel with many important themes. This story opens the door to many important discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Family, Great Depression, Bullying, Self-Awareness, Empathy, Dust BowlThis book is
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3rd - 6th
Her Handful of Earth (original 10-minute play about a girl's love of nature)
This is an original 10-minute play that I wrote around a theme of if we care for our world, and it will return the favor. It is for 4 actors: one male, two females, one gender non-specific role. The intended age of performers is upper elementary through adults.Summary:Kaia is a 10-year-old girl who has grown up in the country her whole life. Her best friends are Arbor (a tree in her backyard), Rio (a river in her backyard), Zephyr (the gentle breeze). Today, Kaia has come to her backyard to say
Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers
As a Special Education Teacher, it is challenging to read all the content in our 6th grade textbook- History Alive due to the Lexile level and length. This resource is a shorter version of Lesson 3 titled "Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers". In this resource you will find: A short narrative "Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers".Lesson Design Idea and how to link plot to this Social Studies topic.A simple Plot Template (beginning, middle, end)A Plot Template (Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Fall
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3rd - 6th
War Horse by Micheal Morpurgo Novel Study
War HorseBy Micheal Morpurgo29 page Novel Study including:-Vocabulary-Critical Thinking questions-Geography-Map work-Letter Template-Ven Diagram-Newspaper Article Template-Word Search-Answer KeyThis novel study contains everything you need for your students to have a deep understanding of the book. It includes two critical thinking questions per chapter with a teachers answer key. The questions can be short answer or full paragraphs. There is an activity for every three chapters, totaling si
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3rd - 12th
The Egypt Game Novel Study FREE Sample | Worksheets and Activities
This is a 7 page FREE sample of my novel study for The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder.This product is not associated with this book's author or publishing company. The book must be purchased separately in order to be used alongside this product.THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:1) 3 pages of student work for Chapters 1-2. This consists of 7 parts:Quickwrite to complete before the reading.Multiple Choice Questions.True or False statements.Figurative Language question-Short answer.3 Comprehension and An
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3rd - 6th
Winnie's Great War Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Winnie’s Great War by Lindsay Mattick and Josh Greenhut with art by Sophie Blackall. This historical fiction is based on the true story of one author’s great-grandfather and the real bear that inspired Winnie-the-Pooh. The key focus skills of the lit log are:- use text to ask/answer questions/explain/draw inferences- recount stories/determine theme/summarize- describe characters, setting, events- explain/make connections between illustr
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3rd - 6th
Moana Movie Worksheet
This product is to accompany the Disney Movie Moana. Includes25 Multiple-Choice QuestionsAnswer Key IncludedMoana Trailer
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2nd - 12th
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Columbus by Edgar Parin D'Aulaire [Comprehension & Assessment]
Columbus by Edgar Parin D'Aulaire is recommended via Beautiful Feet and other Christian curriculum sites. However, instructional resources for this book are limited. I developed the slides and assessment to accommodate a differentiated pace, that is accessible to supporting student autonomy in a Christian homeschool setting. These slides also have suggested grading/growth strategies, a written prompt selection, scripture alignment, and clearly support the fair treatment of indigenous populations
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3rd - 6th
Veteran's Day Reading Activity | Tucky Jo and Little Heart Read Aloud
Tucky Jo and Little Heart Activity is a Veteran's Day Reading Activity resource that will help you teach your reading content while reading an engaging read aloud to your students!Veteran's Day is such an important day to discuss with students. Spend some time leading up to this special day by reading Tucky Jo and Little Heart by Patricia Polacco.To supplement this title, this product includes several response to reading activities including discussion cards for students, language activities wi
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Fall Read Aloud Activities
The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver Google Slides™ 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
Act by Kayla Miller Graphic Novel Discussion Question Cards
This product includes 80 comprehension, literary instruction, reflection, critical thinking, discussion, and composition prompts on cards for studying the graphic novel Act by Kayla Miller. This book is an engaging and enjoyable graphic novel that explores important themes and opens the door to many significant discussion opportunities for students within the classroom and beyond.Book Themes: Friendship, Student Government, Voting & Elections, Realistic Fiction, Family, SchoolThis book is a
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3rd - 6th
I Survived the Battle of D-Day Readers Theater
This script begins with the main character barely avoiding Nazis on a road in France. He winds up rescuing an American soldier and helping in a French resistance mission. There are 12 narrator parts and 11 character parts. Readers will be engaged as they follow the plot of the events leading to the battle.
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: World War 2 Readers Theater Bundle
Sweet Tea & Cookies: A Multicultural Family Celebration of the American South
Sweet Tea & Cookies is a multicultural family celebration of the American South. But it’s not about state flags, birds, flowers, and capital cities. Rather, this guide digs deeply into the soul of the South.You’ll hear from all kinds of people because the story of the American South is wrapped up and intermingled with a little bit of this and a little bit of that. There are contributions that have been made by Indigenous peoples, Black folks, white folks, and others who have come together to
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1st - 6th
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