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3rd grade social studies guided reading books $5-10
Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
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3rd - 5th
Maidu Tribe California Native American Indians Informational Reading/ Activities
Everything your students need to know about the Maidu tribe of California. This resource is one of a series of short expository texts that are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Students learn about the location, ancient history, culture, technology, resources, beliefs, government and what makes the Maidu people special and unique among California Native Americans. Discussion questions & answers and student quiz and student activity included!Use as a guided reading resour
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
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
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PreK - 3rd
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
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
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
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: 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: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Kumeyaay California Native American Indians Informational Text for Google
Keep your students learning with this engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools. Google classroom version also available. Sold separately.Everything your students need to know about the Kumeyaay tribe of California. This resource is one of a series of short expository texts that are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Students learn about the location, ancient history, culture, technology, resources, beliefs, gove
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
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: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
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
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2nd - 3rd
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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2nd - 3rd
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
Mojave Tribe CA Native American Indian Informational Reading and Activities
Keep your students learning with this engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for distance learning, school breaks or home schools.Everything your students need to know about the Mojave tribe of California. This resource is one of a series of short expository texts that are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Students learn about the location, ancient history, culture, technology, resources, beliefs, government and what makes the Mojave people special and unique a
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: 5 California Native American Tribes Texts & Activities Bundle
Patty Reed's Doll The Story of the Donner Party by Rachel K Laurgaard Book Unit
Patty Reed's Doll The Story of the Donner Party*Save Time!*No Prep!*Ready to Use!!!*Great for Whole Class, Guided Reading Groups, Literature Circles, and More!This is a novel study for Patty Reed's Doll The Story of the Donner Party by Rachel K Laurgaard. Over 30 pages of student work, plus an answer key!This novel study divides Patty Reed's Doll The Story of the Donner Party into nine sections for study with a quiz, vocabulary, and a Common Core standard taught in each section of study. The cha
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3rd - 6th
Ohlone Tribe California Native Americans Informational Text
Everything your students need to know about the Ohlone Tribe of California. This series of short expository texts are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Use them as guided reading resources, close reading texts, or digital resource information. Print, color copy on card stock and laminate for multiple years of use! Ink-friendly version included. Text, photos and comprehension questions are included.Check out our companion California Native American units, games, reviews, and
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Ohlone Tribe Close Reading Text Game & Lapbook Bundle
Hupa Tribe California Native American Indians Informational Reading & Activities
This series of short expository texts are lively, student-friendly and aligned with Common Core. Use them as guided reading resources, close reading texts, or digital resource information. (Ink friendly version included.) Print, color copy on card stock and laminate for multiple years of use!Text, photos and comprehension questions are included. Check out our companion California Native American games, reviews, and projects!www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thank-a-teacher Customer Tips:Be the
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: California Social Studies 4th Grade Curriculum-- Complete Year
American Revolution | Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about the American Revolutionary War. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade studying the American War of Independence and U.S. History.NO PREP needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the American Revolutionary War. There are 29 posters or task
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3rd - 4th
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
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2nd - 4th
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
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PreK - 3rd
Fairytale Reading Passages - 20 Short Stories from Around the World
These fairytale reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own fairy tale stories to read! If you've checked out every single fairytale book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page short stories!What Teachers Said About Other Resources in this Product Line:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language w
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3rd - 5th
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
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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
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2nd - 4th
Who Was King Tut? by Roberta Edwards CCSS Reading Comprehension Questions/Vocab
As I studied ancient Egypt with my 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders, I must admit, it was very difficult to come up with material to supplement this unit. The things I found were either too mature or too dry. This book is a fantastic resource for a unit on King Tut or ancient Egypt, so I just had to make a study guide. Included in this study guide are:* Vocabulary for each chapter without the definitions (to allow students to define the words)* Questions for each chapter (both literal and inferential)*
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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