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3rd grade science guided reading books for Easel
The Secret Zoo
Literature Study includes:-chapter questions- vocabulary- figurative language- cause and effect- sequencing- predicting- compare and contrast- summary- prefixes/suffixes- answer key with page references- biomes
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3rd - 6th
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Guide
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Guide| Great for teaching growth mindset | This pack includes: Pre, post, and during reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questions and answersNew vocabulary "Animals That Live Forever" Article - extension resource readingWord searchThis resource is great for:Guided ReadingLiteracy centersTeaching science through literatureIndependent work
Distance learning, eLearning
At home learning, homework
Language skill practice and developme
Grades:
3rd - 6th
9/11 Terrorist Attacks Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th 2001. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the terrible attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comp
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3rd - 4th
The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Science Read Aloud Book Companion
The Magic School Bus Lost in Solar System Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit : A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System . (Book not included). Reading Level 3.1.This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 48 Pages Total Include:1. TA
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Counting on Katherine by Becker How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 Lesson
Counting on Katherine How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Becker Lesson An inspiring story about Katherine Johnson, African American NASA mathematician, and physicist who saved Apollo 13 by calculating a save passage home after an explosion. This lesson pack includes: Pre, during, and post reading activitiesLesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsExtension activitiesWords in context activity Vocabulary activitiesCause & Effect KWL ChartCharacter analysisWord searchNearpod teache
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
Meteorology and Weather Maps Mini Book for Early Readers - Weather
Your students will love completing this Meteorology mini book. This mini book is for early readers: Pre-k, Kindergarten and 1st Grade. This Meteorology mini book lets students read easy words and pair them with the scene on the page. Students can color in the pages for some fun! This mini book is a basic introduction to meteorology and weather maps! Check out the preview for more information!Plus a full color photo collage to help introduce the unit! And a full color teacher copy for students to
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Mega Weather Mini Book Bundle - Complete Weather Unit
Moonshot Reading and Science Unit
One small step for man...one giant step for mankind and learning when you read Moonshot and use this cross curricular reading unit full of fun lesson ideas, printables, and activities in Reading, Science, Math, and Social Studies! The story of Moonshot can easily be integrated into Reading/Language Arts lessons as well as Math, Science, and Social Studies with this reading cross curricular unit. The unit contains lesson plans for 5 days with 90 minutes of lesson plans for each day (which could c
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2nd - 3rd
If I Built a Car by Dusen STEM Lesson Plan
If I Built a Car by Chris Van Dusen Lesson Plan. This fun growth mindset lesson merges language arts and art-design. Jack's imagination takes the car design in many directions, from the comfort and availability of treats to the real importance of car safety. This cross-curricular read is ideal for writing and art design. ⭐️ Bundle & Save ⭐️Purchase If I Built Series Bundle to get this lesson PLUS If I Built A House and If I Built A School.This lesson includes: Pre, during, and post-reading a
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: If I Built Series by Chris Van Dusen STEM Bundle
ONE DAY IN THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Jean Craighead George Higher-Order Discussion Questions/Writing Prompts from each chapter.Skills included: figurative language, citing evidence, drawing conclusions, analyzing character actions, steps in a process, vocabulary, point of view, compare and contrast, open ended questions, writing prompts, and more. Science and Math content.Laminate pages: cut apart and staple together at the top or insert ring binders. Includes answer cards so students can self assess. Discussions are guided by stud
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3rd - 5th
Ivan The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla Lesson
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Applegate Lesson Lesson on poaching, gorillas habitat, adaptations, diet, and characteristics.This lesson plan includes: "Poaching" ReadingReading Comprehension Questions Drawing ActivityExtension Reading Resource Retelling Activity"Gorillas" Reading and Questions Grammar ActivityWord Search Cause and Effect Activity This resource is great for:Teaching about poachingTeaching about gorillas, their habitat, diet, adaptations, and ch
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1st - 3rd
The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Science Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Magic School Bus : Inside a Hurricane Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Fun Activities, based on the book (book not included). Reading Level 4.3.This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 47 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. * * continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Ques
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3rd - 5th
We Are Water Protectors by Lindstrom Natural Resources Earth Day Marine Lesson
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom NGSS Earth Day Marine Science Lesson on environment, pollution, ecosystem and natural resources, as well as reading comprehension skills, cause and effect, main idea and details, and much MORE. NO PREP! Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This resource includes: Learning objectives "Water, the Source of Life" readingReading comprehension questionsText-to-self questionsCause & Effect ChartNew Vocabulary activities Main ideas an
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2nd - 5th
Turtle and Tortoise Are Not Friends Reptile Habitat and Characteristics Lesson
Turtle and Tortoise Are Not Friends by Mike Reiss Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching social skills, acceptance, and reptile habitat and characteristics.Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)Turtle and Tortoise are not friends. How can they be? They are so different. But again, maybe they can, after "a few years". This pack includes:Learning objectives Pre, during, and post reading comprehension questionsReading about reptilesReading about turtles and tortoisesWord activityS
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1st - 3rd
Galileo Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous Italian-born scientist, Galileo. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions abo
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: Famous Scientists Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Wangari's Trees of Peace NGSS Earth Day Lesson
Wangari's Trees of Peace by Winter Earth Day Lesson aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Perfect for teaching about deforestation, natural resources, roles of trees in an ecosystem, cause and effect, and much more. Printable and Nearpod Google Classroom Ready This lesson includes: Learning Objectives Pre- Reading ActivityKLW ChartReading Comprehension Questions"Trees" text"When Trees Are Gone" text"Wangari Maathai" textRole of trees as a natural resource Cause & Effect Activit
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
Polar Animals Close Reading Passages - Reading Comprehension
Make reading comprehension come alive with these 10 engaging, hands-on, and interesting polar animals close reading brochures ! This set includes 10 low-prep close reading passages, perfect for small groups, literacy centers, content area instruction, tutoring, and homework. They have SO many uses! THEY ARE SO EASY TO PREP, JUST PRINT FRONT AND BACK, TRIFOLD, AND VOILA! This resource contains everything you will need to implement close reading in your classroom! There are also text-dependent que
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Grades:
3rd
Also included in: Science Close Reading Passages - Reading Comprehension Bundle
If I Built a House Chris Van Dusen STEM Growth Mindset Lesson Plan
If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen is a 15+ page, original lesson plan. This fun lesson merges language arts and art design. Jack makes many great improvements to his boxy, boring, and bland house design.⭐️ Bundle & Save ⭐️Purchase If I Built Series Bundle to get this lesson PLUS If I Built A Car and If I Built A School. This lesson includes: BenchmarksPre-Reading ActivityReading Comprehension QuestionsText-to-self questionsDrawing and Design Activities Compound Word ActivityRhyming Activ
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: If I Built Series by Chris Van Dusen STEM Bundle
The World Is Not A Rectangle Zaha Hadid by Winter Architecture Lesson Plan
The World Is Not A Rectangle A Portrait of Architect Zaha Hadid by Winter Architecture Lesson Plan, perfect for teaching about the growth mind-set, women in STEM, science based careers. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This lesson includes: Learning Objectives Pre-Reading QuestionsReading Comprehension QuestionsBiographical Activities Character Analysis Timeline ActivityCharacter Traits Zaha Hadid Activity Story Sequencing ActivtyNew Vocabulary ActivitiesCause and Effect
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K - 3rd
The Redwood Trees 5th Grade Science NGSS Lesson
The Redwood Trees Lesson Plan is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. This engaging science lesson is perfect for teaching about Coastal Redwoods, their habitat, adaptations, geographic location, and current environmental challenges. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This file includes: Pre- lesson activityPhysical Characteristics Historical use of Coastal Redwoods Location of Coastal Redwoods Adaptations of Coastal RedwoodsThe Future - Challenges and Oppor
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
Ocean Speaks How Marie Tharp Revealed the Ocean's Biggest Secret Marine Lesson
Ocean Speaks How Marie Tharp Revealed the Ocean's Biggest Secret Marine Science Lesson on the Continental Drift Theory, SONAR, maps, and reading comprehension skills. Perfect for Women's History Month, teaching ocean science and marine science. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This resource includes: Learning Objectives Pre-Reading Activity KLW Chart Reading Comprehension QuestionsContinental Drift Theory Background InformationSONAR Background InformationMaps & Visua
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Read Aloud Book Companion Reading Comprehension
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit Packet with activities including quiz, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D. (book not included). This 35-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 35 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. conti
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2nd - 5th
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast Food Pyramid and Healthy Eating Lesson
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk Lesson on food groups, food pyramid, and healthy eating.Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)⭐️ Bundle & Save ⭐️Purchase Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and Mission Defrostable Bundle and you will get this lesson PLUS Mission Defrostable Lesson Plan. This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesReading Comprehension QuestionsStory Sequencing ActivityStory Elements Activity Cause & Effect Activity Rhyming ActivityComp
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and Mission Defrostable Bundle
I Survived the Joplin Tornado 2011 Novel Guide
I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 Novel Guide | The Fujita Scale, Tornado Alley map, STEM activities This resource includes: Lesson objectives Pre, during, and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questions and answersThe Fujita Scale/ tornadoes classification Tornado Alley map and reading activity Infra-sounds Tornado damage and shelter reading activity New vocabularyWord search 2 STEM activities This resource is great for: Teaching about tornadoesTeaching about recent his
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: I Survived Series BUNDLE
The Magic School Bus THE WILD WHALE WATCH Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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