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2nd grade social studies guided reading books $5-10
Community Helpers Unit
This Community Helpers Unit has everything you need to teach your little learners about the people who play important roles in our communities. This Unit has a variety of activities that go into a fun and engaging deep dive into these vital professions, and the best part is that they are all CCSS aligned! What is included?10 mini lessonsWrite the room (editable)Dramatic play centersAnchor chartsCraftsEmergent readersA lapbookSTEM activitiesSight word activitiesClassroom community activitiesCheck
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension
Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3
Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition. This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.Worksheets in
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Beginning Biographies - Texts and Comprehension Work for First and Second Grades
This set of BEGINNING BIOGRAPHIES offers simple biographies featuring 10 famous people from America's history (5 females and 5 males). They're a great, developmentally appropriate way to introduce primary readers to the genre. There are TWO DIFFERENTIATED VERSIONS of each biography to accommodate for a variety of reading levels in your classroom. In this set, I've included texts for:Abraham LincolnRosa ParksNeil ArmstrongBetsy RossTheodore RooseveltRuby BridgesJesse OwensHelen KellerBenjamin Fra
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Ancient Egypt Mini Book
ANCIENT EGYPT MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and a "Using a Glossary and Index." This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Prove It Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages | Apples, Leaves, Fall
Prove it! Informational Comprehension Passages for September is a great way to help students move beyond a literal understanding and towards a more critical evaluation of text. It encourages repeated reading for comprehension, noting of evidence and use of inferences and conclusions. Offering topics such as falling leaves, Johnny Appleseed, the Apple Life Cycle, Parts of an Apple and Corn, students can explore the delights of fall through engaging text combined with lively illustrations. Perfect
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Folktales Around the World
Incorporate cultural diversity into any language arts class with these folktale Reader's Theater scripts from around the world. These classic tales from Scotland, China, Mexico, Africa, and India would be a great addition to any history classroom as well, as they exhibit the cultures and traditions of various countries.This package includes five folktale-themed Reader's Theater scripts:- The Black Bull of Norroway from Scotland- The Magic Paintbrush from China- The Story of the Sun and the Moon
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2nd - 5th
Famous People Biographies Text Evidence Passages Set 1
**Updated March 2020 to include a digital version of each student passage. This is a Google Slides presentation.**This is a set of 15 close reading passages. Each text evidence reading passage has three questions for students to mark the text. There is also an extended response question for students to answer on the back of their worksheet. Each passage is about a famous person in history. People included:Martin Luther King Jr.Clara BartonSally RideLeonardo da VinciJane GoodallStephen HawkingG
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
Ancient Rome Mini Book
ANCIENT ROME MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and extension activities. In addition, two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and "Using a Table of Contents and Vocabulary." Use in a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
People Who Made a Difference, Famous American Biographies, Flipbook Biographies
Ignite students' curiosity and understanding of influential individuals with this biographical flipbook series. Each flipbook is designed to explore, discover, and reflect on the lives of historical and present leaders. As a bonus, enjoy a freebie flipbook featuring Sally Ride's inspiring journey.contents:30 flipbook biographies flipbook contents:title pageexplore pagediscover pagereflect pageincluded biographies:Abraham LincolnAmelia EarhartBarack ObamaBill GatesCesar ChavezDr. SeussEleanor Roo
Grades:
1st - 5th
Ancient China Mini Book
ANCIENT CHINA MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes a "Main Idea and Supporting Details" graphic organizer. This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity.What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are also i
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Greek Mythology Bundle: Greek Gods, Greek Myths, Greek Mythology
Your students will love this Greek Mythology BUNDLE! It includes two mini books and name tags for their desks!Save over 30% by buying this bundle!This bundle is perfect for grades Pre-K to 2nd Grade!First start with the Greek Gods Mini Book to introduce the unit. Then sue the second Greek Myths Mini Book to further explore mythologies. Then have them choose their own name tags featuring Greek Myths so they can put in our their desks or workstations. This is perfect to wrap up the unit and make s
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PreK - 2nd
Famous People Biographies Close Reading Text Evidence Passages Bundles
Each text evidence reading passage has three questions for students to mark the text. There is also an extended response question for students to answer on the back of their worksheet. Each passage is about a famous person in history. This is both sets of my close reading passages. Each set has 15 passages for a total of 30 passages. Set 1:Martin Luther King Jr.Clara BartonSally RideLeonardo da VinciJane GoodallStephen HawkingGeorge WashingtonAbraham LincolnThomas JeffersonAlexander Graham
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Native Americans with Informational Text, Crafts, and Activities !
Visit here for details.This resource covers three groups of Native Americans from three parts of the United States...the Woodland, the Plains, and the Southwest.Each group has a mini reader filled with informational text and highlighted vocabulary. They are ideal for guided reading with your class.The books are followed by:Draw and Write FactsCollecting Details from Text...Graphic OrganizerWriting about a Specific Group...Pre Write and Final CopyWord SearchWord of the DayMatch...Item to Group Te
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in:Â Native American Bundle
Cherokee Indians Mini-Book and Comprehension Quiz
This 10-page mini-book is a perfect tool to teach about the Cherokee Indians. It covers where the Cherokee Indians lived, about their homes, what they ate, what they wore, and the responsibilities of the Cherokee women and men. It also includes a 10 multiple-choice and 10 true-false question quiz. This book is arranged to be copied back to back and will save paper!If you like this resource, be sure to check out my Trail of Tears Mini-Book and Comprehension Quiz by clicking here.Don't forget t
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Oceans Mini Book Set (5 Emergent/Easy Readers)
This mini book set consists of 5 different books: 1 book for each of the oceans. Each page has picture labels and pictures that help early readers figure out unknown words. These work great for your study of the continents and oceans and gives facts that students can write about later! Check out the text below for each of the books so you know exactly what you are going to get with this set.
Atlantic Ocean:
The 5 oceans are between the continents.
It is the 2nd biggest ocean.
The Atlantic O
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Trail of Tears Mini-Book and Comprehension Quiz
This Trail of Tears mini-book and comprehension quiz is a great way to teach about the events of the plight of Native Americans from the 1830s in Georgia to Oklahoma. It is a brief summary that covers the events leading up to the Trail of Tears in the order they happened. It includes a 10 page book as well as a 10 question multiple-choice quiz and an answer key. This book is arranged to be copied back to back and will save paper!If you like this resource, be sure to check out my Cherokee India
Grades:
2nd - 4th
United Kingdom And Ireland Mini Books Bundle - England, Scotland, & Wales
This United Kingdom Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the United Kingdom and Ireland! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. This Bundle includes four countries: England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.Plus a full color teacher copy for students to check their work, use as a guide, or to laminate and add this mini book to your collection! This teacher copy is 15 pages and in full c
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PreK - 2nd
U.S. Armed Forces Printable Books
These printable books are perfect for teaching K-2 students about the 5 branches of the U.S. Military. Use them while you teach your students about Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or any other time of the year! They can also be added to a literacy center, or used during guided reading. Resource Highlights:Five black-line books that cover each branch of the military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and NavySimple prep! Just print, cut, and stapleNow includes a digital version of each book! Sha
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K - 2nd
All About Antarctica Complete Unit with Activities for Early Readers
Take your students on a trip to Antarctica with this complete unit! It includes information on Antarctica! There are over 50 pages in this complete unit!What is included in this unit?- Photo Collage Posters for the continent- All About Antarctica Mini Book (half page mini book, one page will print two books)- Fun Activities such as fact sheet, research travel brochure, pocket, flash cards, and vocabulary puzzle- Engaging Worksheets to reinforce learning and study vocabularyThe mini book includes
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Three Native American Tribes: Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast Tribes
If you are looking for a great resource to help teach your students about various Native American tribes, then you've come to the right resource! These informative bookletstell about the customs, clothing, and regions of the Native Americans that lived in the Northwestern Pacific, Southwest, and Southeastern portions of the United States. These booklets also contain details about the westward expansion of settlers, as well as how it impacted the lives of the indigenous people who owned the lan
Grades:
2nd - 4th
All About Australia (Continent) Complete Unit with Activities for Early Readers
Take your students on a trip to Australia with this complete unit! It includes information on 2 major countries in Oceania (Australia & New Zealand)! There are over 50 pages in this complete unit!What is included in this unit?- Photo Collage Posters for each country and the continent- All About Australia Mini Book (half page mini book, one page will print two books)- Country Activities such as fact sheet, research travel brochure, pocket, flash cards, and vocabulary puzzle- Engaging Workshee
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Magic Tree House #17: Tonight on the Titanic & Titanic Fact Tracker Bundle
Set sail on a poignant journey with our detailed novel study for Magic Tree House #17: Tonight on the Titanic. Deepen this unforgettable voyage with the comprehensive Fact Tracker: Titanic companion. This expertly crafted bundle entwines Jack and Annie's dramatic adventures aboard the ill-fated ship with authentic accounts and fascinating details of the Titanic's maiden voyage. Through captivating reading sessions, interactive activities, and in-depth discussions, students will experience this l
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Magic Tree House #27 Bundle: Thanksgiving on Thursday & Pilgrims Fact Tracker
Step back in time to the first Thanksgiving with Jack and Annie in Magic Tree House #27: Thanksgiving on Thursday and deepen your historical journey with the informative Fact Tracker: Pilgrims by Mary Pope Osborne. This meticulously curated bundle is perfect for educators eager to combine a heartwarming story of gratitude with factual insights about the Pilgrims and their significant role in American history. Engage students with stimulating activities, comprehension exercises, vocabulary expans
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Importance of learning social studies
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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