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Free 2nd grade science guided reading books
FREEBIE PENGUINS Passage for Close Reading with Comprehension Questions
Kids love learning about animals. This non-fiction reading passage on PENGUINS includes vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or whole class instruction. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a BIRDS unit or WINTER ANIMALS unit. This includes: 1-page passagevocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetcomprehension questionspenguin life cyclemap of penguin habitatswebeat/can/have graphic organizerinforma
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1st - 3rd
Blast off to the Moon! Two free Moon readers! (plus visual plans!)
This FREE mini packet includes two readers to help your students understand facts about the Moon.
The first 11 page student reader tells students facts about the Moon.
The second 11 page student reader is all about the phases of the Moon.
My visual lesson plans are also included in this set.
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K - 2nd
Guided-Shared Reading Interactive Read Aloud and Craft for Kids: The Bad Seed
This is the FREE video portion of the guide to a shared-reading read aloud of “The Bad Seed” from the MaiStoryBook Library Collection.
Includes FREE additional reading resources available for “The Bad Seed” including:
- a Giant Sunflower Handprint craft inspired by the story
- book review + synopsis
- vocabulary list
- main themes list
What is shared reading:
An interactive reading experience that occurs when children join in or share the reading of a book or other text while guided and suppo
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PreK - 2nd
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Honey Bee Life Cycle Emergent Reader FREEBIE
This emergent reader FREEBIE is a black and white, fact-filled book that will teach your young readers all about the LIFE CYCLE OF HONEY BEES! This printable book is no-prep and the perfect addition to your guided reading groups or your literacy block in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. This printable book can be used to help reinforce beginning reading strategies such as pointing under words, 1:1 matching when reading, identifying sight words and using beginning sounds to decode. I hope you enj
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K - 2nd
Also included in: All About Honey Bees: Emergent Reader Book Bundle
Plant Life Cycle Interactive Digital Resource Freebie
This freebie is part of a comprehensive All About Plants Interactive Unit for Google ClassroomThis Freebie contains - 1 digital reader with audio- 2 activity slides- Flashcards with audioThe complete All About Plants Interactive Unit This resource can be used with following applicationsGoogle slidesGoole ClassroomPowerpoint KeynoteWhat devices does this activity work on?It works with tablets, iPads, MacBooks, iMacs, PC's, Chrome Books and interactive smart boards as long as you have one of the a
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PreK - 2nd
WALRUS FREEBIE I Book, Craft, Reading Comprehension, Writing
If your kiddos are exploring arctic animals, then this FREEBIE is for you! This book gives some fun pictures and great facts about the walrus while exploring the importance of using text features. Two comprehension printables, a cute craft, science lab, writing organizer, and writing paper are included! This sample comes from my Arctic Animal Extravaganza Unit! Be sure to check it out for arctic animal science, reading, and writing activities to last you through the cold winter months! Arctic A
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1st - 2nd
Frogs Fiction and Nonfiction Leveled Readers with Activities FREEBIE
This freebie is a page from the 159 page resource, Frogs: Fiction & Nonfiction Leveled Readers with Activities (K-2) .
That resource includes:
* Fiction Reader: "Frog Looks for Spring" (3 reading levels)
* Nonfiction Reader: "Frog Life Cycle" (3 reading levels)
* Book templates so students can write their own books (3 levels for fiction and nonfiction)
* Reading Comprehension Activities
* Label the Frog Life Cycle
* 2 Acrostic Poems
* 2 Word Searches
* Writing Prompts
* Additional Writing
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K - 2nd
Sea Turtles Book | Non-Fiction | Ocean Animals Topic
Sea Turtles is the perfect book for helping your students engage with their learning and supporting your teaching in the classroom, whether you are teaching a unit as a whole class or providing material for a guided reading session. The book includes all the main features of non-fiction text with each page focusing on a different aspect of Sea Turtle biology, such as: What is a Sea Turtle? Sea Turtle FeaturesSea Turtle DietSea Turtle HabitatSea Turtle Lifecycle … and much more! The book also inc
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K - 2nd
SPIDER DEFENSES | Halloween Activity and Reading Comprehension FREEBIE
This Spider Defenses FREEBIE comes from our Spider Unit that is FULL of Creepy Crawly FUN! I have included the lesson plans overview for the entire science section of the spider unit so that you can see where SPIDER DEFENSES fits in. The entire spider unit includes science, literacy, art, math, and writing connections. You can find the unit HERE! Included in this FREEBIE:Spider Defenses Book/Google SlidesSpider Defenses Worksheet
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1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
The Earth | The Earth FREEBIE
Exploring the Earth FREEBIE! An engaging 6 page reader with 3 fun follow-up activity pages. Comes in Color and B&W. Great for teaching about the special characteristics of our planet! Check out some of my other products:Planet Fact Coloring PagesReason for the Seasons Earth's TiltDay and Night Reading Passage and DiagramRotation and RevolutionOur Planet EarthThe Planets Reading PassagesSAVE $$$$>>>The Earth BUNDLEPlease visit my store to find many more resources and FOLLOW ME for mo
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Outer Space Readers & Printables BUNDLE
Spider Facts Booklet
9 page Spider booklet. There is a cover page, 8 pages of spider facts and a 5-question quiz at the end (answer key included). On each page there is a fact about spiders and then tons of room for the student to draw a picture showing an understanding of that fact.
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K - 4th
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Life Cycle of the COMMON SUNFLOWER
Add some fun to your study of life cycles and inherited traits with THE COMMON SUNFLOWER, a 22-page mini-unit that provides a comprehensive look at one of the world’s tallest flower species. This resource pack includes an activity book, two-follow-up printables, and an 11 x 17 inch photo anchor chart. Take a look at what’s included... OUTLINE OF BOOK TOPICS:Inherited Traits of PlantsAngiosperm GroupsCommon Sunflower StatsOrigin and HistoryStructure and Function (Parts of a Sunflower)Germination
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2nd - 4th
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4-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
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Also included in: ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE CYCLES BUNDLE
A Book About Penguins
I created this book/PowerPoint presentation because I wanted to give my students a fun way to learn about penguins. And... as a bonus, my kiddos always love using the smart-board! Enjoy!!!
This book goes great with my penguin unit that can be found at my TpT store!!
You Are Cordially Invited To: The Penguin Extravaganza
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1st - 3rd
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2 FREE Science Books for Beginning Readers
This sample set contains 2 science books for beginning readers. The titles included in this set are:
1. All About Nocturnal Animals
2. The Planets
Each book comes in 2 versions to make differentiating easier! These 2 books are a sample set made to accompany a larger product, Science Books for Beginning Readers.
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TO PRINT: These books have been created so that they print back-to-back, using the least amount of paper po
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K - 2nd
All About Plants Comprehension Reading Passage Preview Intervention
This is a two-day preview of our popular All About Plants two weeks of comprehension passages set. This preview will give you a taste of how easy it is to teach science standards and ELA standards at the same time! We hope you enjoy the introduction to All About Plants! To purchase the full pack click on the link below:All About Plants Packet
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PreK - 2nd
THE PLANT KINGDOM ACTIVITY BOOK (Foundations Science Curriculum)
Explore the world of plants—and meet your science standards—with THE PLANT KINGDOM, an activity book from the Foundations Science Curriculum series. The Plant Kingdom features everything from plant characteristics and parts to life cycles and photosynthesis, as it highlights the four major classes of plants. It also includes three activity pages and a science experiment that illustrates the vascular systems of plants.OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:The Science of BotanyInherited TraitsPlant Taxonomy
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2nd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 3-LS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Also included in: EXPLORING SCIENCE ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE (Science Foundations series)
Animal Classification: Inherited Traits of CRUSTACEANS
Enrich your study of animal classification while you meet your NGSS/TEKS standards with Inherited Traits of CRUSTACEANS, a FREE activity book from my Animal Classification series. Each book in the series targets the standards for inherited traits, life cycles, and adaptations. You’ll love the comprehensive coverage and easy prep, and your students will love the engaging cut-and-glue format and realistic illustrations. Outline of Topics:What Is an Inherited Trait?Key Trait: TEN LEGS (Decapods)Li
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2nd - 4th
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4-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: Animal Classification: Inherited Traits ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE
Prove It FREEBIE Apple Pie Snack Reading Passage and Text Evidence Questions
This informational reading passage teaches students to make apple pie in a cup and also focuses on using text evidence. This passage is an example from our Year Long Prove IT Reading Comprehension Bundle. You can use these passages in targeted small groups, literacy centers, with the entire class, for individual practice, or to focus on paragraph writing. After reading the passage you might want to help your students make their own apple pie treats! This activity is particularly fitting if you p
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1st - 2nd
Bats Non Fiction Mini Books
These informational mini books are a great way to learn about different types of bats. There is one foldable booklet for Flying Fox, Honduran White Bat, and Vampire Bat along with matching color classroom posters. They are great during guided or shared reading, center work, or science instruction.Also included is a vocabulary activity that goes with words from the readings. Students make their own vocabulary cards and keep them in a Vocabulary Pocket they create. Definition cards are also includ
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1st - 3rd
Butterfly Life Cycle Book
Butterfly Life Cycle Book. Black and white so it can be colored.
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PreK - 2nd
Animal Features: Non-Fiction Articles for Close Reading SAMPLE
Can your students PROVE IT?
This is a 9 page sampler taken from a series of 6 non-fiction articles about animal features, intended to be used for close reading activities.
This sampler includes:
*1 non-fiction article about SHELLS
*4 worksheets: True/false, answering questions, and vocabulary.
You can check out the full packet HERE
Close reading can be a difficult task and should be done *with* your students as a read aloud in a guided manner. You can choose to do it together as a whole cl
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1st - 3rd
*FREE* Astronaut Mini-Book
This mini-book is all about the job and life of an astronaut in space.
Enjoy!
Kerry Antilla
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K - 2nd
Printable Book: Praying Mantis
Just a printable (single-sided) book for our unit on insects. This is an editable resource. Please rate me if you enjoy it!
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2nd - 4th
FREE Inside Our Earth! K-2 Science Teacher Printable Reader | Earth's Layers
Great for Earth Day! Students learn new vocabulary with a printable reader packed with nonfiction content about the layers of planet Earth! This is a FREE teacher printable full-page reader to use for a lesson, library, or project! Features early elementary appropriate language and fun, eye-catching visuals. Grab student printable readers and activities here!More science resources from The Primary Pencil!Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases.Be sure to FOL
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K - 2nd
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