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Presidents' Day Common Core RL.5.5 resources
Elementary Readers Theater Presidents
Elementary Readers Theatre for the Presidents of the United States. This is a funny and fact-filled script that involves four presidents. Adams, Lincoln, Wilson and Kennedy. The dialogue bounces back and forth, with each student defending their favorite president as “the greatest,” but in the end they all humble themselves and come to an agreement. Perfect for 3rd through 5th grades. 9 characters, including a moderator. The play lasts about ten minutes. By teacher and playwright John Glass.
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3rd - 6th
Cause & Effect Mega Bundle
This bundle contains read aloud follow up activities on cause & effect. It was originally created to connect to the Common Core Long Journey to Freedom unit for 2nd grade. The featured books cover historical figures and events from the Underground Railroad, the life of Abraham Lincoln, and the Reconstruction Era.Students will complete a cause and effect diagram identifying causes and effects for events in the stories. Students are also challenged to create their own cause and effect diagram
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2nd - 5th
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FRANCES ALEXANDER by George Washington Close Read Poetry Analysis
Close Poetry Reading Analysis of FRANCES ALEXANDER by George Washington, first president of the United States. This poem is great for junior high to high school audiences as to the level and vocabulary being high, but explained within the questioning. Analyzing poetry is an art. How do you get better at it? Practice. Here is an easy way to teach close reading with self-guided questions that help the student gain understanding of breaking down lines of poetry.This poem pairs well with using poem
Grades:
5th - 12th
Cause & Effect with Abe Lincoln's Hat by Martha Brenner
Abe Lincoln's Hat by Martha Brenner is a great picture book about the 16th President of the United States. In this follow up activity, students will complete a cause and effect diagram identifying causes and effects for events in the story. Students are also challenged to create their own cause and effect diagram from the story on the back.
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Cause & Effect Mega Bundle
Cause & Effect with Lincoln and Grace by Steve Metzger
Lincoln and Grace: Why Abraham Lincoln Grew a Beard by Steve Metzger is a charming picture book that retells the true story of an 11-year old girl who persuades Lincoln to grow a beard. In this follow up activity, students will complete a cause and effect diagram identifying causes and effects for events in the story. Students are also challenged to create their own cause and effect diagram from the story on the back.
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Cause & Effect Mega Bundle
O Captain! My Captain! Poetry Assignment
This is directions for students to create their own poem about Abraham Lincoln. We first read and analyze the poem, "O Captain! My Captain!", by Walt Whitman. The students then do a mini research project on Abraham Lincoln, and create their own poem using figurative language, and ideas from their research. Great for President's Day!
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5th - 7th
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