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Short stories Common Core SL.2.1 resources
Grade 2 CKLA ALIGNED Knowledge #4 Greek Myths Supplemental Slideshows
PLEASE NOTE:**These materials are not designed to replace lessons or materials provided within Amplify/Core Knowledge (CKLA); they are meant to supplement the existing materials provided by Amplify Education Inc. and The Core Knowledge® Foundation.These interactive PowerPoints are aligned to Core Knowledge's (CKLA)/Amplify's 2nd Grade Listening & Learning Strand, Domain 4, Greek Myths. These PowerPoints are very colorful, interactive, and stay true to the curriculum. Over 1,000 slides!!!Thes
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2nd
Hansel and Gretel DRAMA UNIT (5 x 60 min lessons) NO PREP!
Primary School students explore the story of Hansel and Gretel through guided drama activities. NO PREP REQUIRED! This curriculum aligned primary drama unit has 5 x 60 minute detailed lesson plans with extension and differentiation activities. A perfect and engaging way to explore a well loved story. INCLUDES:- 5 x 60 Minute Detailed Lesson Plans based on Hansel and Gretel- Scene Starter Cards- Additional and Extension ActivitiesKEY VOCABULARY: Movement. Freeze. Voice. Characters. Putting yourse
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1st - 4th
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Fictional Narratives Writing Unit | Terrific Writing 2nd Grade Curriculum Unit 4
Looking to teach fictional narrative writing to your grade 2 students? Terrific Writing is a comprehensive second grade writing curriculum. In this fiction narratives writing unit, students learn how to write engaging imaginative stories. This curriculum is standards based (to the common core) and genre based. Want to try a free sample of this creative writing unit before purchasing? Try a lesson for free here!Are you struggling to teach writing? Do your students hate writing lessons?Does your
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2nd
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Also included in:Â Terrific Writing Second Grade Writing Curriculum - 2nd Grade Writing Units
Compare/Contrast THREE LITTLE PIGS & TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS (Ans. Key)
10 Comprehension Questions with Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach prov
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1st - 4th
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The Lion and the Mouse, Aesop's Fable {2nd grade Literacy Unit, CCSS aligned}
This unit is designed for 2nd grade and meets the CCSS guidelines listed below. This unit, based off Aesop's fable "The Lion and the Mouse", can be done in a few days or over the course of a week, depending on time allowed, and can be used in literature circles or be completed as a class.
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PAGE 1: Fable, Answering the 5 W's, illustrating a scene from the story.
PAGE 2: Comprehension questions, mini-write on what the moral of this fable is, and vocabu
Aesop's Fables: Bundle! {2nd grade lit units, CCSS Literacy guidelines met}
Four ready-to-print, no-prep lit units, bundled together at a discount price! Each of these units meets multiple CCSS standards, contains full lesson plans and provides ready-to-print packet pages.
Included in this bundle (please click links to see each unit individually):
• The Crow and the Pitcher {2nd grade lit unit, CCSS Literacy guidelines met}
• The Fox and the Goat {2nd grade lit unit, CCSS Literacy guidelines met}
• The Lion and the Mouse, Aesop's Fable {2nd grade Literacy Unit, CCSS al
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2nd
Lesson Plan/Discussing Characters/Stop and Jot Inferences and Details/TC Format
This lesson involves an interactive read aloud of Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman. Students are involved in an interactive read aloud where they are prompted to have discussions about characters, and stop and jot their thinking using text details. The lesson has all components, and examples of anchor charts that can be used during and after the lesson.
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2nd - 3rd
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Halloween Critical Thinking: Hansel and Gretel
This year provide your students with a Halloween activity that fosters critical thinking and teach them to think like a lawyer.thinkLaw brings strategies taught in law school all the way to our youngest learners! In Hansel and Gretel: Making and Evaluating Tough Decisions students analyze the decisions made by Hansel, Gretel, the woodcutter, and the witch. They all have problems. How could they solve them? Were the decisions they made the BEST decisions they could have made?Students will:Eval
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K - 2nd
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CHICKEN SUNDAY by Patricia Polacco - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. Perfect for:Literature CirclesBook ClubsGuided ReadingComprehension CheckSpeaking and Listening SkillsFormative Assess
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2nd - 4th
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Solving Problems
This is a short story to help students identify problems and how to solve them. This short story also includes questions to check students' understanding and comprehension. This would go well Second Step lessons.
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1st - 3rd
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Fractured Fairy Tale Writing Unit
Writing Narratives is even more fun when you get to learn about fairy tales and make your own book. The students will hear several different versions of Goldilocks and the Three Bears and will get to write their own version through a process of analyzing stories, comparing and contrasting different versions and starting with a story map. Their end product will be their very own fairy tale illustrated book. There are plans for a final class presentation as well. Lots of extension activities inclu
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1st - 2nd
Also included in:Â 2nd Grade Writing Curriculum Narrative Writing Opinion Writing Informational
KATY AND THE BIG SNOW Cause & Effect/Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
By Virginia Lee Burton* Higher-order questions (and answers) as well as two Cause & Effect graphic organizers* Perfect for whole group, guided reading, literature circles, book clubs, writing prompts, distance learningThis resource includes the following options:· Printable PDF· Answer boxes for students to complete the activity on a device in Google Classroom.
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1st - 3rd
RUMPELSTILTSKIN Paul O. Zelinsky * Discussion Cards (Answers Included)
19 Comprehension Questions with Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach prov
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2nd - 4th
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Compare/Contrast CINDERELLA (Marcia Brown) & YEH-SHEN (With Answer Key)
10 Comprehension Questions (Graphic Organizer) with Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read
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1st - 4th
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"Bunny Racing" - Short Story - Socratic Discussion
After Dinner Conversation is an independent, nonprofit, literary magazine that focuses on short story fiction that encourages philosophical and ethical discussions with friends, family, and students. Follow us on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, or Substack.Title: Bunny Racing - Short StoryLogline: Two bunnies race, but one of them has been eating a special carrot from the forbidden forest to help him run faster.Learning Style: Close ReadingClassroom Discussion/Critical Thinking SkillsSocratic
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2nd - 4th
Frog and Toad Are Friends - Literary Unit for PROMETHEAN Board
This complete literary unit for Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold Lobel with engage and challenge your bright, young students. The unit starts by introducing the author. It includes higher level discussion questions and a short writing assignment for each chapter.Inside you'll find:An introduction to the author.Higher level discussion questionsShort writing assignment for each chapter.ATTENTION: Be sure you have Promethean Board software before purchasing. If you do not, I have made an identic
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K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Frog and Toad Bundle for PROMETHEAN BOARD Use
THE GINGERBREAD BOY Paul Galdone * Discussion Cards (Answers Included)
20 Comprehension Questions with Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach prov
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1st - 3rd
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CINDERELLA Retold by Barbara Karlin * Discussion Cards (With Answer Key)
20 Comprehension Questions with Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach prov
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1st - 3rd
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THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS Robert Munsch * Discussion Cards (Answers Included)
20 Comprehension Questions with Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach prov
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1st - 3rd
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2nd Grade Mazes Nonfiction Reading Lesson RI.2.1 Ask and Answer Questions
Kids are brimming over with questions, and so is this lesson. This 2nd grade different kinds of Mazes Nonfiction reading lesson RI.2.1 Ask and Answer Questions has everything you need for the inquisitive young minds in your classroom or homeschool setting. With three different text levels about different kinds of mazes, this lesson is accessible for multiple students. Introduce different types of questions, practice writing your own questions, and answer both multiple-choice and open-ended quest
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2nd
THE UGLY DUCKLING Jerry Pinkney * Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
20 Comprehension Questions with Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach prov
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2nd - 4th
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THE FIVE CHINESE BROTHERS Bishop * Discussion Cards (Answers Included)
22 Comprehension Questions with Answer KeyRationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach prov
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2nd - 4th
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Sequence of Events Writing Activities | Digital Writing Sequence Activities
Teaching sequencing in writing can be fun when you tie it into a science topic like plants and make it into informational sequence writing craftivity! Using this unit, students will not only learn how to use this type of literary concept, but they will also learn to to another type of informational writing using informational books and story books. This unit is DIGITAL AND PRINTABLEWHAT TO EXPECTStudents will learn how to do sequencing using everyday activities, then they will use what they lear
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1st - 2nd
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WELCOME COMFORT by Patricia Polacco - Discussion Cards (Answers Included)
Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti
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2nd - 4th
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