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3rd grade social studies outlines for ESL-EFL-ELL

Preview of Opinion Writing Graphic Organizers and Paragraph Organizer with Checklist

Opinion Writing Graphic Organizers and Paragraph Organizer with Checklist

Created by
Christine Lynn
I created these scaffolded organizers to use with my students who were struggling with organizing opinion writing for the 5th grade ReadyGen program tasks, however they can be used with any students who need help planning and organizing opinion writing using text evidence as support. The organizers are PDFs and then I have also included an editable opinion writing checklist in Microsoft Excel** Update 1/20/16 as per request I have included editable power point slides of the PDF however, if you d
Preview of Famous Person Research Outline Form and Brochure Template

Famous Person Research Outline Form and Brochure Template

Created by
Lisa Sadler
Research form to use to record information while researching a famous or influential person . Also included is a template for a tri-fold brochure. Both forms collate to make it easy to transfer information for primary students or SPED students. Brochure template is cut out and glued onto a large piece of construction paper (18 x 12) which is folded into thirds to form the the tri-fold brochure. Research outline comes in TWO versions - both have same information, however, one form has a larg
Preview of Industrial Revolution PowerPoint and Notes Set

Industrial Revolution PowerPoint and Notes Set

This PowerPoint and note set includes the most important topics of the Industrial Revolution. How the Industrial Revolution began, Eli Whitney, Lowell Mills, Farm Life, Changes in Transportation, Steamboats and Canals, and Railroads are all covered in the PowerPoint. Includes: - 14 slide PowerPoint - 5 pages of notes that go along with PowerPoint - Answer Key This PowerPoint and Note set covers Georgia Performance Standards: SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America betwee
Preview of French and Indian War Power Point with Notes and Quiz

French and Indian War Power Point with Notes and Quiz

This complete lesson explains the causes and results of the French and Indian War. It includes great graphics to help your students visualize history, as well as many critical thinking causes and affects leading up to the American Revolutionary War. This Power Point is an entire stand-alone lesson. To complete your lesson, it includes a Notes page for students, as well as a Quiz. Students fill in the blank lines as the Power Point presentation progresses and is discussed. Students can use the
Preview of American Indian Unit Bundle - Hopi, Inuit, Kwakiutl, Pawnee, Seminole, Nez Perce

American Indian Unit Bundle - Hopi, Inuit, Kwakiutl, Pawnee, Seminole, Nez Perce

This American Indian unit bundle includes everything you need to teach your students about the 7 tribes: Hopi, Inuit, Kwakiutl, Pawnee, Seminole, Iroquois and Nez Perce. Includes: American Indian Important Info Note ChartAmerican Indian Classroom Posters - Set of 7American Indian PowerPoint and Notes Sets (Hopi, Kwakiutl, Pawnee, Seminole, Inuit, Iroquois, and Nez Perce)American Indian Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuests (Hopi, Kwakiutl, Pawnee, Seminole, Inuit, Iroquois and Nez Perce)American I
Preview of Biography Timeline Graphic Organizer Template

Biography Timeline Graphic Organizer Template

Created by
Mrs Gaffney
I always tell my students that a biography is the story of a person's life, as though a timeline was put into narrative form. For their upcoming writing project on a historical figure, I plan to have them prewrite by turning their research into a timeline. This template should keep them on the right track and help them see what is most important. Let me know how you use it in your classroom!
Preview of Causes of the American Revolution - Power Point with Notes and Quiz

Causes of the American Revolution - Power Point with Notes and Quiz

This complete lesson explains why the American colonists revolted against England in the Revolutionary War. It gives background information about why settlers came to the North America, and what caused England to exert more control. It also promotes critical thinking about the freedoms for which the colonists were willing to fight. This Power Point is an entire stand-alone lesson. It has a bonus Notes page for students. Students fill in the blank lines as the Power Point presentation progress
Preview of GEOGRAPHY | 50 U.S. State Maps Outlines (K-12)

GEOGRAPHY | 50 U.S. State Maps Outlines (K-12)

GEOGRAPHY | 50 U.S. State Maps Outlines (K-12). Map outlines for all American occasions: history, physical, political, or specialty. Ideal for reports, labeling, or patriotic projects. Unfortunately, maps will not create a scaled puzzle. Preview same as Download.About the collection:Files are 8.5" x 11" in PDF & PNG. Product purchase is for organizational services. Maps are compiled from various free online sources and clarity is not always consistent. Please view Preview to see if maps mee
Preview of California Mission Report and Project - California History

California Mission Report and Project - California History

This comprehensive resource includes everything you need for a California Mission report and project for 4th grade California social studies. There are detailed instructions for writing the California Missions report. Note pages help students to organize their research. Rubrics give you the opportunity to grade thoroughly based on the directions and expectations. There's a sample Mission San Diego report to show students the expectations for their reports.  Save time!  This report is no prep.  J
Preview of Boston Tea Party Power Point with Notes and Quiz

Boston Tea Party Power Point with Notes and Quiz

This complete lesson explains the causes and results of the Boston Tea Party. It includes great graphics to help your student visualize history.This Power Point is an entire stand-alone lesson. To complete your lesson, it includes a Notes page for students, as well as a Quiz. Students fill in the blank lines as the Power Point presentation progresses and is discussed. Students can use the Notes page as a study guide for the Quiz. You can easily assess and grade both the Notes page and the Quiz
Preview of 10 Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizers

10 Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizers

Created by
Peddler
This is a collection of 10 one-page graphic organizers that support the teaching of Compare and Contrast strategies. It can be used in all subject areas and across a broad age/grade-level range. Provides a variety of diagrams beyond the basic two circle Venn diagram illustration. Younger students are able to map their ideas on many of the organizers.
Preview of Black History Month Crafts and Black History Month Bulletin Board Music Science

Black History Month Crafts and Black History Month Bulletin Board Music Science

Created by
Sweet Sensations
This set of 23 Black History Month activities includes hands-on crafts and projects to engage your students and get them excited about historical and modern day figures and events! Leave the worksheets behind and inspire your students with these activities in a meaningful way that they will remember. These activities make a great bulletin board!Suitable for second and third grade, these activities have been successfully used with elementary aged students from K-5. Use your professional judgeme
Preview of Spanish Missions Power Point with Notes and Quiz - Texas History

Spanish Missions Power Point with Notes and Quiz - Texas History

Spanish Missions in Texas. This is a Texas History PowerPoint presentation about the first European settlers in Texas and the Spanish missions. It tells why Spain sent missionaries to North America and where they built missions in Texas. It also promotes critical thinking about the effects of the missions on the indigenous people in a way that is appropriate for elementary students.This package includes a bonus Notes page for students. Simply print the worksheet and show the Power Point. Student
Preview of Step up to Writing Templates

Step up to Writing Templates

This resource is great for Step up to Writing! There is two different formats used for Step up to Writing and both are included. There is also 12 templates for different length paragraphs. This document includes every worksheet in both COLOR and BLACK AND WHITE! This is so that you can print the worksheets in color OR your students can color them in themselves. This is a great tool to use for scaffolding students writing! The scaffolds can be used for students who need more support or even ELLs
Preview of ELL Newcomer Scope and Sequence

ELL Newcomer Scope and Sequence

ESL ELL EL EFL EAL ESL Newcomer Scope and Sequence. Year-Long Curriculum for EL newcomer students.Each month breaks down teaching into:Letters/Word FamiliesMini-LessonsSight Words (DOLCH+) ****TPT Credits****Leaving feedback gives you TPT credits to use for future purchases! Thanks in advance! ****File Details****Please make sure you are able to open this file type before purchasing. ****Terms of Use****These products were created by ©ELL Breaking Barriers and are copyright protected.Download fo
Preview of STATE REPORT TEMPLATE Research Project Graphic Organizer 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

STATE REPORT TEMPLATE Research Project Graphic Organizer 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

STATE REPORT TEMPLATE Research Project Graphic Organizer 1st 2nd 3rd 4th GradeHere's an easy and fun research template for your students to use as they research about states!❤ CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW GREEN APPLE LESSONS!
Preview of 13 Colonies Powerpoint

13 Colonies Powerpoint

This Power Point covers the 13 Colonies including: Economy Climate Resources Geography People for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Colonies Also includes roles of the different people who lived in the colonies. Very interactive with writing prompts and questions along the way. Please be sure to also download my free note-taking/ study guide that goes along with the powerpoint! http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/13-Colonies-Powerpoint-notes-1497745
Preview of Biography Graphic Organizer Created for 2014-15 ReadyGen 4th Grade Unit 1 Task

Biography Graphic Organizer Created for 2014-15 ReadyGen 4th Grade Unit 1 Task

Created by
Christine Lynn
This PDF graphic organizer was created to go with 4th grade ReadyGen Unit 1 Module A performance task. This was created to go with the new 2014-2015 updated task. It can be used for any biography report as a scaffold as well. It includes...* early life* adult life* why he/she is famous* interesting fact* picture and caption* quotes* personality traits* facts* timeline of important events* how he/she has influenced others* sourcesYou can find the digital version of this graphic organizer in Go
Preview of The Bundle of America's 50 Great States

The Bundle of America's 50 Great States

Created by
A Plus Kids
This gigantic bundle is an awesome addition to your US states unit. Five separate resources are all contained in the bundle. Your kids will have fun with the activities, have knowledge of state facts and geography, learn the state capitals, and have a spatial awareness of where states are located on a US map.Most of the bundle is print-and-go with the exception of puzzles that must be cut out. Two map puzzles of the United States are included giving you a choice of two sizes.For a better look a
Preview of Cabeza de Vaca Spanish Explorer Power Point with Notes and Quiz - Texas History

Cabeza de Vaca Spanish Explorer Power Point with Notes and Quiz - Texas History

This is a Texas History presentation about Cabeza de Vaca, one of the first Europeans to write about the indigenous people of Texas. It tells the story of his 8-year journey, his enslavement, and his ultimate humanitarian feelings towards the natives.This Power Point is an entire stand-alone lesson. It has a bonus Notes page for students. Just print the worksheet and show the Power Point. Students fill in the blank lines as the Power Point presentation progresses and is discussed. You've even g
Preview of Dialogue - Dialogue Tags - Narrative Writing - Revise to Add Dialogue

Dialogue - Dialogue Tags - Narrative Writing - Revise to Add Dialogue

Created by
Christine Lynn
PDF file includes an "Adding Dialogue" Poster or handout that can be glued in student notebooks and also scaffolded worksheets.These worksheets were designed to be used to scaffold adding dialogue (and using dialogue tags) to a narrative draft by zooming in on a specific part of the student's writing. They are differentiated for writers at different levels. There are 4 different scaffolds and then 4 pages with additional lines for writing. This goes great with my Said is Dead Poster with
Preview of CANADIAN Black History Month BUNDLE

CANADIAN Black History Month BUNDLE

A collection of 3 Canadian Black History Resources for your classroom!Included in this bundle you will get:12 Coloured Informational Posters of important Canadian Black Figures in our nation's history (6 illustrated and 6 real-life photographs)1 Printable Booklet that corresponds to the 6 figures in the posters:The booklet has 1 cover, 6 blank activity pages for each figure, and 1 blank research template page for their own figure to research.6 BLANK Biography Poster templates (1 for each of the
Preview of Adding Dialogue, Details, Feelings to Writing - Organizers & Posters - Narrative

Adding Dialogue, Details, Feelings to Writing - Organizers & Posters - Narrative

Do your students struggle to add dialogue and description to their writing? Do your higher students need a push to challenge themselves?This product is perfect for writer's workshop and for students to practice a skill learned during a mini-lesson. I included a variety of scaffolded options that students will be able to use independently. Each box is labeled with a number, the students will write what they are adding to the story and use the number to label their writing piece as to where the se
Preview of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

Created by
Educaclipart
This is a .pdf file with 12 coloring pages. It include all pages shown on the preview. The images are:1. Puerto Rico cover coloring page2. Flag - La bandera3. Map - el mapa de Puerto Rico4. Flag in map form - bandera con la forma del mapa5. Race - nuestra raza6. Old San Juan "La garita"7. National flower "La maga" - Flor "La maga"8. Music instruments - instrumentos musicales9. National dance "La plena" dancers10. National dance " La bomba" dancers11. "Vejigante"12. "Vejigante" mask - máscara ve
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