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7th grade social studies guided reading book pdfs

Preview of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study and Project Menu; Plus Digital Option

Created by
Gina Kennedy
Everything you need to use John Boyne's award winning WWII novel, "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" effectively in your classroom! A no-prep standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this award winning novel in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distan
Preview of Read Aloud Play: Stolen Childhoods--Lewis Hine's Crusade to End Child Labor

Read Aloud Play: Stolen Childhoods--Lewis Hine's Crusade to End Child Labor

At the height of the Great Depression, the pioneering photography of Lewis Hine freed generations of children from having to slave away for pennies an hour in coal mines, canneries, and textile mills. Hine often risked physical harm to photograph children in deplorable working conditions, but his work eventually led to the establishment of America’s child labor laws. Originally published in the Oct. 31, 2011, issue of Scope Magazine and republished in the Feb. 27, 2012, issue of Junior Scholasti
Preview of Holocaust of World War II Close Reading Comprehension | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

Holocaust of World War II Close Reading Comprehension | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

A World War 2 close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Holocaust, where over six million Jewish people were murdered during World War II. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn the key facts about the Holocaust whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension
Preview of ECHO by Pam Munoz Ryan; A PDF and Digital Novel Study by Jean Martin

ECHO by Pam Munoz Ryan; A PDF and Digital Novel Study by Jean Martin

Overview: This custom-made, ready-to-use packet is a PDF product designed for students in grades 5-8 as they read ECHO, Pam Munoz Ryan's 2016 Newbery Honor book and Kirkus Prize winner. The 40 student pages can be downloaded to create student booklets or exported as an Easel digital product and used on any device. The student pages divide the text into nine reading assignments with questions and tasks to go with each one. Included also is an answer key, a student bookmark for keeping track of
Preview of Blood on the River Novel Guide

Blood on the River Novel Guide

Blood on the River! An engaging book written by Elisa Carbone about the adventures of the new world and the Jamestown settlement. This book is perfect for 4-7 grade students. Your students will LOVE this book and all of the activities and discussions included. EVERYTHING you will need to complete the unit is included except for the book. There are NO answer keys for the "Show What You Know Questions" because those questions are meant for discussion and are formatted as open ended questions;
Preview of Unbroken (YA Edition) Chapter Questions & Answer Key Hero Louie Zamperini

Unbroken (YA Edition) Chapter Questions & Answer Key Hero Louie Zamperini

65 PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This great resource provides a building foundation for young readers utilizing Laura Hillenbrand's book, Unbroken. In total, nearly 200 chapter context questions and teacher answer key will help guide discussion as you read this harrowing tale of survival and save you valuable time so you can focus on the important things in your unit!Unbroken (YA edition) is a young adult adaptation of a book of the same title written by Laura Hildebrand. Illustrated with more
Preview of Unbroken (adapted for young adults) Reading Guide

Unbroken (adapted for young adults) Reading Guide

This is a reading guide to aid in the reading of the young adult version of the best selling book "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand. This reading guide includes a table of contents in the Google Doc version for easy navigation, suggested vocabulary for each chapter, and reflection questions at the end of each chapter.
Preview of Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Story of 9/11 Novel Guide

Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes The Story of 9/11 Novel Guide

Created by
Mrs Lena
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes Novel Guide. Ideal realistic fiction resource that masterfully tells the story of September 11th, the fallen towers and their legacy, which lives on in all of us. History is alive.This pack includes:Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answers. Character(s) analysis New VocabularyCause & Effect ChartKLW ChartThemes ActivityEssay TopicExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for: Teaching about American HistoryTeaching about September
Preview of A Night Divided - Background Information to the Cold War and the Berlin Wall

A Night Divided - Background Information to the Cold War and the Berlin Wall

This is a great pre-reading presentation for the book, "A Night Divided," written by Jennifer A. Nielsen. This 17-page slide, in PDF format, gives a brief history of the aftermath of WWI, the powers in WWII, and the resulting Cold War. Finally, the Berlin wall is described as the greatest symbol of the Cold War. After showing this information and the powerful images included within it, your students will be excited to read the historical fiction novel about a girl fighting to get her family r
Preview of Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Native American Heritage Novel Guide

Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Native American Heritage Novel Guide

Created by
Mrs Lena
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Novel Guide Native American History, great for teaching about the Great Depression, the Bonus Army, The Cherokee Rose, Indian schools and the U.S. history. This novel guide includes: Lesson objectivesPre, during, and post reading activities Chapter by chapter questionsAnswer KeyEssay questionsJournaling questionsBackground/historical information Extension resources Character analysisNovel theme activityCharacter traitsKWL ChartVocabulary activities This resource is gr
Preview of White Bird R.J. Palacio A Wonder Story A Graphic Novel Guide the Holocaust

White Bird R.J. Palacio A Wonder Story A Graphic Novel Guide the Holocaust

Created by
Mrs Lena
White Bird by R.J. Palacio A Graphic Novel Guide | World History | Holocaust Story This is a captivating story of courage, perseverance, and kindness during the Nazi occupation during the WWII. This pack includes;Lesson objectives KWL ChartPre, during, and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsAnswer key includedNew vocabularyMap visualThemes activityCharacter analysisSequencingSymbolism activity& Word search This resource is great for:Teaching about World HistoryT
Preview of George vs. George American Revolution History Lesson

George vs. George American Revolution History Lesson

Created by
Mrs Lena
George vs. George by Schanzer Google Classroom NO Prep Guide American History | The Revolutionary War Perfect for teaching the causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, and outcomes. The book’s primary focus is on the two leaders, George Washington and King George III, causes of war, major battles, affects on general population, the two armies, and the outcomes. This lesson plan includes:Learning ObjectivesTeacher's Notes - Discussion QuestionsReading comprehension questions
Preview of I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys Novel Guide the Fall of Communism

I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys Novel Guide the Fall of Communism

Created by
Mrs Lena
I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys Novel Guide | World History Novel | European History | Perfect for teaching about the fall of CommunismThis novel guide includes:Learning ObjectivesPre-Reading QuestionsBackground InformationMapsChapter-by-chapter questions Answer KeyCause & Effect Activity ChartsKLW ChartsCharacter AnalysisThemes Activity New Vocabulary ActivitiesExtension ResourcesPost- Reading Questions This resource is great for: Teaching European historyTeaching language artsTeaching world
Preview of The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers' Edition) Chapter Questions & Answer Key

The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers' Edition) Chapter Questions & Answer Key

90+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resource provides chapter context questions w/ answer key based on The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers' Edition). This resource is the perfect adaptation for middle and lower high school students to access this influential period of athletic and historical importance. My students love reading about the completely true story of the working class University of Washington crew and their journey from underdog to Olympic champion and world record holder. Inclu
Preview of Bomb The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon Novel Guide

Bomb The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon Novel Guide

Created by
Mrs Lena
Bomb: The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Sheinkin Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about Oppenheimer, WWII, development of nuclear weapons, American history, Manhattan project, European history, the Red Scare, and so much more. This novel unit includes: Benchmarks Background informationPre-reading activities, Chapter comprehension and discussion questions, Essay questions, Vocabulary list, Extension activities, - KLW chart.-Kahoot Quiz This resource is great for:
Preview of World War I Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

World War I Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

A First World War close reading activity book with six reading passages that timeline the war. Each worksheet has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a wordsearch activity and a crossword puzzle. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about key areas of World War 1 whilst developing their comprehension skills.This book contains the following close reading activities:1
Preview of Comprehension Questions/Literacy Activities: What Was the Holocaust? No Prep

Comprehension Questions/Literacy Activities: What Was the Holocaust? No Prep

This book study is meant to be used with What was the Holocaust? By Gail Herman. The pages of your choice can be copied and stapled together. We also 3-hole punch the packet to be stored in the students’ 3-ringed binders.The main idea page can be used for any chapter and can also be used for more than one chapter. We partner our students to share a book and work together to complete the activities. You can also use this product as a literacy center. It would also work great as an independent pro
Preview of A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Guide

A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Guide

Created by
Mrs Lena
A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Novel Guide is ideal for teaching world history, current events, scarcity of natural resources, world conflict and MORE! A story about the Lost Boys of Sudan, water crisis, and world history. This pack includes:Chapter by chapter comprehension questionsBackground information and mapsKLW ChartCharacter AnalysisVocabularyCause & Effect ChartEssay and discussion questionsPost Reading Questions Writing WorkshopExtension ResourcesThis resource is great for:Teachi
Preview of All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Novel Guide

All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Novel Guide

Created by
Mrs Lena
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat NO Prep Pack Distance Learning An Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsAnswer KeyVocabulary Activities Text-to-self questionsExtension Resources:- Map- Videos - Cave formations and locations - DocumentaryThis resource is great for: Teaching about non-fiction science textTeaching about problem solvingTeaching social studies Literacy centersIndependent
Preview of Capybaras' Revenge (Current Events) - 3 versions + activities in Spanish

Capybaras' Revenge (Current Events) - 3 versions + activities in Spanish

La revancha de los carpinchos is a current event from 2021 in the suburbs of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Due to habitat loss, capybaras have invaded private, gated communities in search of food. But, who are the real invaders?This resource features three versions of La revancha de los carpinchos, all written in Spanish: Básico, Intermedio, and Avanzado. The Básico text will be a good fit for students that are nearing the end of their first year of Spanish, particularly students that have completed
Preview of Attack on Pearl Harbor Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade

Attack on Pearl Harbor Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade

A World War 2 close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous attack on the American naval base that brought the United States into World War II. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the attack whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension
Preview of Lifetime Unlimited Access to the Library of All Passages

Lifetime Unlimited Access to the Library of All Passages

Through purchasing this lifetime all access pass to a library of passages, students will learn about all things history and science by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 600+ original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 3,000+ passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students can respond to these questions after reading. This CCSS-aligned resource i
Preview of Henry Clay's American System Reading Passage and Activities & Distance Learning

Henry Clay's American System Reading Passage and Activities & Distance Learning

***Updated to include digital versions (Google Docs) for Distanced Learning***Finding aligned, grade level, reading passages is difficult. I have written a one-page synopsis of Henry Clay's American System to use in the classroom. The activities include: guided reading questions to increase comprehension, a poster activity for ELLs and Visual learners, and an essay with one higher-order thinking prompt for advanced students. This resource is perfect for:Close Reading Strategies:Using this
Preview of The Golden Bull (YA Novel) Ancient Mesopotamia Chapter Questions & Answer Key

The Golden Bull (YA Novel) Ancient Mesopotamia Chapter Questions & Answer Key

45+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resources includes nearly 90 chronological chapter comprehension questions for all chapters of Marjorie Crowley's historical fiction novel The Golden Bull. Each chapter includes an extension question and critical analysis question. A superb novel guide to supplement as you read this Young Adult Novel set in ancient Mesopotamia. A great way to foster deep, meaningful discussions with your middle-school readers! Great to use as a quick check-in in class or
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Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

Benefits of learning social studies

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

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

Teaching with social studies resources

On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.

Discover printable and digital social studies resources

If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.

Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.