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2nd grade social studies guided reading books for Google Apps
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
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
Kamala Harris Book Print and Digital
Introduce students to the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. This set includes a print and digital book. The text uses simple language. Use this book for beginning readers and ELLs. Comes in color and black and white. Graphic organizers are also included. Digital VersionThis set also includes a digital Google slides version of the cards.
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Political Parties 2020 Election for Google Slides and PDF Printable
Get ready for the 2020 Presidential Election on Google Classroom! This visual and interactive information text is the perfect resources to teach United States Political Parties. This text has 16 interactive pages with real photos and 16 pages of reading and writing activities. 32 INTERACTIVE PAGES!! Great for all ages with visuals for students with special needs. Made on Google Slides for Distance Learning. **Great for teen and adult special education learners that are able to vote this year!!Th
Grades:
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 2020 Presidential Election BUNDLE Google Slides and PDF Printable
Winter Games Project Based Learning | Winter Olypmics Activities
How can students create a Winter Sport Game, Winter Olypmics 2022, using recyclables and classroom supplies? This is a hands on cross-curricular and full Project Based Learning Unit using Winter Games. This unit is fully DIGITAL and PRINTABLEThe Winter Olympics are a great buy in for your students and most are instantly interested in the topic. This unit includes a culminating event, an optional presentation at the end, which is great for practice on speaking and listening when students present
Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
Ketanji Brown Jackson Book Print and Digital
Introduce students to the next associate justice on the Supreme Court of the United States, Ketanji Brown Jackson. This set includes a print and digital book. The text uses simple language. Use this book for beginning readers and ELLs. Comes in color and black and white. Graphic organizers are also included.Digital VersionThis set also includes a digital Google slides version of the cards.
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Black History Readers and Activities BUNDLE I French I English
This resource contains PDF informational readers about Viola Desmond, Ruby Bridges, Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, Booker T. Washington, Henry "Box" Brown, George Washington Carver, Sojourner Truth, Barack Obama and Thurgood Marshall in French and English, Kindergarten / Grade 1 activity sheets, a journal page and Digital Google Slides™ activities.These are emergent readers are written simply with your early primary students in mind to help you teach Black History to your primary students.I
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
I Survived The American Revolution, 1776 Novel Study - Printable & Digital
10 Day novel study printable & digital packet to "I Survived The American Revolution, 1776" by Lauren Tarshis. Each Day has a Before, During, and After reading activity; as well as a Spiral Review to hit previous standards.Before: Vocabulary & Prediction/Reflection QuestionsDuring: Group and Independent Reading with Comprehension questionsAfter: Open-ended Written ResponseAlso Included:Spiral Review:Synonyms and Antonyms Nonfiction Application Figurative Language Alphabetical Order Parts
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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President Joe Biden 2021 Visual Biography Book and Reading Comprehension
46th President of the United States. This Joe Biden Biography Book has 12 interactive pages with real photos and 14 reading and writing activities. Great for all ages with visuals for students with special needs. Made on Google Slides for Distance Learning. **Great for teen and adult special education learners that are able to vote this year!!This entire presentation is interactive on google slides. Recommended for 1-2 weeks of instruction. **Included in your purchase is ALSO a printer friendly
Grades:
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â 2020 Presidential Election BUNDLE Google Slides and PDF Printable
Gittel's Journey by Leslea Newman Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text book Gittel's Journey: An Ellis Island Story by Leslea Newman and Amy June Bates. Â A great book introducing the immigration / immigrants, Jewish history and relationships! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)Main idea and details
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Biographies Mini Reader Book Bundle
Introduce students to nonfiction texts with this set of emergent mini reader biographies. The texts use simple language and basic sight words. Use these books for beginning readers and ELLs. Comes in color and black and white. Graphic organizers are also included.Digital Version This set also includes a digital Google slides version of the books. You are able to edit the text and have it read by screen readers in the digital version.Books IncludedKamala Harris, Joe Biden, Martin Luther King, Bar
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Mathematician of the Month - Building Students' Math Identity and Growth Mindset
It is important that students see themselves as mathematicians. What better way to show that mathematicians are not just old, white guys, but rather unique people just like them!This resource includes the following for each of the 12 featured mathematicians:Leveled reading passages (2nd grade, 4th grade, and 6th grade)Leveled Google Form quizzes (2nd grade, 4th grade, 6th grade)A whole-class slideshow presentationAn interactive map showing where each mathematician is fromThe following 12 mathema
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
Types:
Also included in:Â Math Growth Mindset and Building Student Identity in Mathematics Bundle
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the fiction mentor text picture book Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty from the Questioneers series. Â Great for problem-solving, growth mindset, introducing government or civics studies, and character education! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)Close r
Grades:
K - 4th
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Also included in:Â 1st Grade Election Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
Fireboat The Heroic Adventures of the John J Harvey by Kalman Lesson
Fireboat The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey by Kalman Lesson | Patriot DayThe story of September 11th Google Classroom Ready This resource includes: Lesson objectivesPre-Reading Activity KLW ChartReading Comprehension QuestionsCause and Effect ActivityCause and Effect Activity Answer KeyNew Vocabulary ActivitiesStory Sequencing ActivityMain Idea and Details ActivityText-to-Self, Text, World Activity Word SearchExtension Video Resource This resource is great for: Teaching about American
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Where I Live PDF file and Canva Editable Template
This is a fun flip book with real photos that helps students learn where they live - large scale to small scale. To assemble, print all pages, cut out each circle, laminate, layer, (largest on the bottom), hole punch with a ribbon or a single ring binder. The PDF file includes the city, Los Angeles but anyone can edit the file via Canva template.Enjoy!
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Grades:
PreK - 8th
Just Help! by Sonia Sotomayor Lesson on Community and Civic Engagement
Just Help! by Sonia Sotomayor Lesson Plan blends the importance of civic engagement, voting, recycling and helping others with teaching reading comprehension skills. This lesson includes: Learning ObjectivesPre-Reading ActivityReading Comprehension QuestionsText-to-Self QuestionsCompound Word ActivityNew Vocabulary Activities"Voting on Election" ReadingCause & Effect ActivityExtension ResourceIf you have any questions, please email me @ mrslenamed@gmail.com This resource is great for:Teachin
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Martin Luther King Jr Book Print and Digital
Introduce students to the civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr. This set includes a print and digital book. The text uses simple language. Use this book for beginning readers and ELLs. Comes in color and black and white. Graphic organizers are also included.Digital VersionThis set also includes a digital Google slides version of the book and organizers. The text is editable and able to be viewed by screen readers.--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But The
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Also included in:Â Second Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
Joe Biden Book Print and Digital
Introduce students to the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. This set includes a print and digital book. The text uses simple language. Use this book for beginning readers and ELLs. Comes in color and black and white. Graphic organizers are also included.Digital VersionThis set also includes a digital Google slides version of the book. The text is editable and able to be read by screen readers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
4th of July Independence Day Book
Introduce students to the American holiday of the 4th of July. This set includes a print and digital book. The book uses simple language for the main text. More complex vocabulary is used in the captions. Use this book for beginning readers and ELLs. Comes in color and black and white. Graphic organizers are also included.Digital VersionThis set also includes a digital Google slides version of the book.
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Symbols of the USA Book
Introduce students to symbols of the United States of America. This set includes a print and digital book. The book uses simple language for the main text. More complex vocabulary is used in the captions. Use this book for beginning readers and ELLs. Comes in color and black and white. Graphic organizers are also included.Digital VersionThis set also includes a digital Google slides version of the book.
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Black History Bilingual Readers and Activities Volume 3 I French I English
This resource contains PDF informational readers about Barack Obama, Sojourner Truth and Thurgood Marshall, Kindergarten and Grade 1 activity sheets, a journal page and Digital Google Slides™ activities.These are emergent readers are written simply with your early primary students in mind to help you teach Black History to your primary students.I have provided just the right amount of information to teach your students about Black History in an age-appropriate way in French or EnglishBonus: 3 Go
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Black History Bilingual Readers and Activities Volume 2 I French I English
This resource contains PDF informational readers about George Washington Carver, Booker T. Washington and Henry "Box" Brown, Kindergarten and Grade 1 activity sheets, a journal page and Digital Google Slides™ activities.These are emergent readers are written simply with your early primary students in mind to help you teach Black History to your primary students.I have provided just the right amount of information to teach your students about Black History in an age-appropriate way in French or E
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Ruby's Wish by Bridges Character Development Lesson Plan
Ruby's Wish by Bridges Character Development Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching about hard work, perseverance, and courage, as well as main idea and details, story elements, new vocabulary, word study, character analysis, cause and effect and much MORE! This is an ideal resource for the Women's History month. This lesson includes: Learning Objectives Pre, during and post reading comprehension questions.Vocabulary ActivitiesStory Elements Activity Character Analysis Activity Cause & Effect A
Grades:
K - 3rd
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- 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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