3rd grade writing-expository guided reading books

Grades:

1st - 3rd

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CCSS:

Balanced Literacy, Reading, Writing-Expository

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day!

Created by

Kennedy's Korner

This 42 page unit will help you focus on the 7 Keys to Comprehension while reading a book your students love! Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day is one of my student's favorite books. Included in this unit are: Character Traits Sequencing Cause and Effect Making Predictions My Favorite part Mental images Friendly letter Comprehension Personal narrative story starter Making a list Providing Evidence Questioning Making a list - What would you bring

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Literature, Reading, Writing-Expository

Mr. Browne's Precept Response Journal: "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio

Created by

Sweet Tooth Teaching

If you are currently reading "Wonder" by R.J Palacio with your class, then you know that Mr. Browne's precepts are a great way to get your kiddos thinking about things that are really important in life. Help spark discussions about kindness, honesty, and friendships with the use of these journal pages. There is a page for each one of Mr. Browne's precepts, along with a cover page. You may chose the option with the box for an illustration or a more simple look with just lines. Precepts included:

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Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

Wolf Passages for Close Reading with Comprehension Questions Wolves

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on WOLVES include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of this wolf passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. These could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a Little Red Riding Hood or Forest unit: 2 Passages vocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetscomprehension questionsanswer keyswebea

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Horses Passages for Close Reading Comprehension Questions and Writing Activities

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on HORSES include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of each passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a Farm Unit: 2 Passages vocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetscomprehension questionswebeat/are/have graphic organizerinformational writing outlines (2

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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CCSS:

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Llamas Passages for Close Reading Comprehension Questions and Writing Activities

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on LLAMAS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of this passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a Farm Unit: 2 Passage Levelsvocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetscomprehension questionsanswer keyswebeat/are/have graphic organizerinformational writ

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Flamingos Passages for Close Reading with Comprehension Questions and Writing

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on FLAMINGOS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of this flamingo passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a BIRDS unit: 2 passages vocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetscomprehension questionsflamingo diagramflamingo life cyclewe

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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FREEBIE PENGUINS Passage for Close Reading with Comprehension Questions

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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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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Turkeys Passages for Close Reading Comprehension Questions Writing Activities

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on TURKEYS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of this TURKEY passage are included, a 1-page and a 3-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a BIRDS unit, THANKSGIVING unit, or FOREST unit. This includes: 2 passage levelsvocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetcomprehen

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Pandas Passages for Close Reading Comprehension Questions and Writing Activities

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on PANDAS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of this passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a ZOO Unit: 2 Passages vocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetscomprehension questionswebeat/are/have graphic organizerpanda life cyclepanda diagramanswer

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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CCSS:

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Chickens Passages with Comprehension Questions and Writing Activities NO PREP

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on CHICKENS, HENS, and ROOSTERS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of each passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for Spring or a Farm Unit: 2 Passages vocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetscomprehension questionschicken life cyclewebcan/have/are

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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CCSS:

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Also included in: Farm Animals Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Writing Activities Bundle

Elephants Passages for Close Reading Comprehension Questions Writing Activities

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on ELEPHANTS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of this elephant passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a ZOO Unit: 2 Passages vocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetscomprehension questionswebare/have/eat graphic organizerinformational writing o

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

Earth Sciences, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

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Spiders by Gail Gibbons-A Complete Nonfiction Companion Journal

Created by

White Dog Workshop

Introduce the wonderful nonfiction world of spiders with this fact-packed Gail Gibbons story! This 47 page journal includes many graphic organizers, constructed response questions and a week's worth of activities. This journal can be used a few pages at a time or as a packet. Can also be used for assessment purposes. The journal includes: -Fiction vs. nonfiction text -What do you know about...spiders -Prediction -Questions/answers while reading -17 Comprehension questions -Writing prompts: T

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Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

Bees Passages for Close Reading with Comprehension Questions and Writing

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Are your students interested in the BEE? These non-fiction reading passages on HONEYBEES and BUMBLEBEES include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or during whole-class instruction. Two versions of the passage are included, an easier 1-page passage and a more challenging 2-page passage. These can be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a BUGS Research Unit, or a stand-alone activity. This includes: 2 passa

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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CCSS:

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Alligators and Crocodiles Close Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on ALLIGATORS and CROCODILES include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. There is a 1-page Gator passage, a 1-page Croc passage, and a 1-page Gator & Croc passage. Use all three for a 3-page passage. These can be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a ZOO Research Unit, or a stand alone activity. This

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Forest Animals Close Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Writing Activities

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ANIMALS! Kids love learning about animals. These FOREST ANIMALS non-fiction reading passages include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository writing! Use during guided reading or during whole-class instruction. Two versions of each passage are included, one for average first grade readers and one for higher-level firsties or second graders. Includes: 2 Passages for each animal (15 & PENGUIN freebie)vocabulary cards for each animalvocabulary worksheetscomprehension question

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Cheetahs Passages with Comprehension Questions and Writing Activities NO PREP

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on CHEETAHS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of this cheetah passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a ZOO unit, BIG CATS unit, or AFRICAN ANIMALS unit. This includes: 2 passage levelsvocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetcompr

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Ostrich Passages for Close Reading with Comprehension and Writing Activities

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on OSTRICHES include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of this OSTRICH passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a BIRDS unit or AFRICAN ANIMALS unit. This includes: 2 passage levelsvocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetcomprehension que

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Birds Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Writing Activities Bundle

Polar Bears Passages with Comprehension Questions and Writing Activities NO PREP

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on POLAR BEARS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of the passage are included, a 1-page and a 3-page. These can be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a ZOO Research Unit, or a stand alone activity. This includes: 2 passage levelsvocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetcomprehension qu

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

Close Reading, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

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Nonfiction Mini Readers- Unusual Animals

Created by

The Friendly Teacher

This product was made to aid in non-fiction resources. There are 8 different books on unusual animals around the world.Each book has:PicturesFacts on the animalsQR codes that lead to more factsFast facts on the animalsTwo sets of two questions for each book (4 Questions per book)Included in the set:Non-fiction text feature huntFact recording pagesInformational writing processAnimals:1. Jaguars2. Tree Frogs (red and green eyed)3. Manatees 4. American Bison5. Tamarin (3 different type of species)6

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Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Centers

Apes Passages with Comprehension Questions and Writing Activities NO PREP

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on APES including GORILLAS, CHIMPS, ORANGUTANS, and BONOBOS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. There is a passage on apes and a passage on each great ape: gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos. You can use all the pages, each page individually, or a combination of the pages. Perfect for a ZOO Research Unit: 5 Passages

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Ducks Passages with Comprehension Questions and Writing Activities NO PREP

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on DUCKS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or whole-class instruction. Three versions of DUCK passages are included, a 1-page on wild ducks, a 4-page on all ducks, and a 1-page on domestic or farm ducks. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a BIRDS unit or FARM unit. This includes: 3 passagesvocabulary cards vocabul

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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Bears Passages for Close Reading and Comprehension Questions with Writing

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on GRIZZLY BEARS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of this bear passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a Forest Unit: 2 Passages vocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetscomprehension questionswebare/have/eat graphic organizerinformational writi

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

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Rhinos Passages for Close Reading with Comprehension Questions Writing

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Kids love learning about animals. These non-fiction reading passages on RHINOS include vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or during whole class instruction. Two versions of the passage are included, a 1-page and a 2-page. These can be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a AFRICAN ANIMALS unit, ZOO Research Unit, or a stand alone activity. This includes: 2 passage levelsvocabulary cards vocabulary workshee

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Grades:

1st - 3rd

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