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Preview of Latitude and Longitude Worksheet | Differentiated Activity| World Map

Latitude and Longitude Worksheet | Differentiated Activity| World Map

Students will practice following latitude and longitude coordinates to identify continents and oceans on a world map. This activity comes with 2 differentiated versions to meet your students' needs! Worksheet A has no labels, so students can practice identifying continents, oceans, and 2 (easily identifiable) countries as they follow the Latitude and Longitude coordinates! Worksheet B is similar, and perfect for ELL's or struggling learners! The map on this version is labeled, so students can re
Preview of I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 worksheets (all chapters 1 - 15)

I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 worksheets (all chapters 1 - 15)

Created by
Mrs Buckeye Nut
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916by Lauren TarshisThis novel study was created for my 5th grade ELA classes, most of whom are low readers and need worksheets and questions that are not busy, less wordy, and have extra supports to find the answers in the text. I have been having trouble finding this and started creating my own resources to better meet the needs of my students.It is a worksheet page for each chapter in the book. If your students can handle being given a packet, you could print
Preview of Current Events Printables Worksheets Graphic Organizers Informational Text News

Current Events Printables Worksheets Graphic Organizers Informational Text News

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Here are 23 no-prep current events printables and graphic organizers that can be used with any article or internet news post. Use them when you are reading an article as a class or for independent selections to keep your students accountable. They will also work well with Time for Kids and Weekly Reader articles.WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:23 Graphic Organizers for Current Events11 come in both lined & unlined versions!DIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Multiple types of graphic organizers for all ability
Preview of American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Leveled Passages 4th Grade

American Revolution, Revolutionary War, Leveled Passages 4th Grade

Revolutionary War Close Reads Pack This pack is available in a bundle with the 3rd and 5th grade packs. Save over 15% by purchasing the bundle! I am so excited about this new line of products! I wanted to make it easy for you to integrate reading with the content areas, so I have made these Close Read packs. You can use these packs as practice during whole group or small group, for assessment purposes, or even as homework! Have multiple reading levels in your classroom? Be sure to check ou
Preview of I Survived the Children's Blizzard 1888 worksheets (all chapters 1 - 21)

I Survived the Children's Blizzard 1888 worksheets (all chapters 1 - 21)

Created by
Mrs Buckeye Nut
This novel study was created for my 4th grade class, most of whom are low readers and need worksheets and questions that are not busy, less wordy, and have extra supports to find the answers in the text. I have been having trouble finding this and started creating my own resources to better meet the needs of my students. It is a worksheet page for each chapter in the book. If your students can handle being given a packet, you could print it as an entire packet. I generally assign 1 chapter to r
Preview of Indiana History Close Reading Passages

Indiana History Close Reading Passages

NO PREP, PRINT AND GO Close Reading passages that focus on Indiana History - now you can teach Social Studies during Reading! In this bundle, there are 5 passages with question pages to go with them. These are great for homework, Guided Reading, whole group instruction, small pull out/push in groups, or sub plans. The passage titles are: Regions of Indiana, Early People of Indiana, Pioneer Life, Indiana’s Goods and Services, and Indiana’s Symbols. Like what you see? Want more Indiana-specific cl
Preview of I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg 1863 worksheets (all chapters 1 - 16)

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg 1863 worksheets (all chapters 1 - 16)

Created by
Mrs Buckeye Nut
This novel study was created for my 4th grade class, most of whom are low readers and need worksheets and questions that are not busy, less wordy, and have extra supports to find the answers in the text. I have been having trouble finding this and started creating my own resources to better meet the needs of my students. It is a worksheet page for each chapter in the book. If your students can handle being given a packet, you could print it as an entire packet. I generally assign 1 chapter to r
Preview of Google-U.S. Presence in the Middle East: Persian Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq

Google-U.S. Presence in the Middle East: Persian Gulf War, Afghanistan, and Iraq

Created by
Social Classroom
What is all included? - Vocabulary Introduction on the following words: Diplomacy, Terrorism, Liberate, Truce, Invasion, Coalition, Hijacked. - Two page reading that covers: Overview, Persian Gulf War, Invasion of Afghanistan, and Invasion of Iraq. - Graphic organizer to cover the who, what, when, where, and why for each event. - Two pages or short answers that go along with the reading and a summarizing question to conclude the lesson. This lesson is great to use for:- Introduction to Topic - H
Preview of Women's History Month Biographies CLOSE READING LEVELED PASSAGES CCSS Aligned

Women's History Month Biographies CLOSE READING LEVELED PASSAGES CCSS Aligned

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!ALL READERS COVERED! 10 Informational texts 5 LEVELS EACH PASSAGE!9 BIO'S AND 1 WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT FACTS:-SUSAN B. ANTHONY 12+pages-WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT -AMELIA EARHART-ELEANOR ROOSEVELT 12+pages-ELIZABETH CADY STANTON -HARRIET TUBMAN-HELEN KELLER-MARIE CURIE-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE-POCAHONTASDifferentiated Curriculum 5 levels Main IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ's(REAL)Pict
Preview of 3 Branches of Government: Judicial, Executive Legislative LEVELED PASSAGES

3 Branches of Government: Judicial, Executive Legislative LEVELED PASSAGES

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS! ALL READERS COVERED! Differentiation4 INFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVELS EACH PASSAGE!-3 BRANCHES: BASIC FACTS-EXECUTIVE BRANCH FACTS-JUDICIAL BRANCH FACTS-CONGRESS LEGISLATIVE BRANCH FACTSDifferentiated Curriculum 5 levels Main IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ's(REAL)Picture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backSAME CONTENT/SAME VOCABALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Sa
Preview of Texas History and Culture Brainteasers and Word Puzzles

Texas History and Culture Brainteasers and Word Puzzles

Created by
Gina Kennedy
A super fun way to review Texas History! With this resource I've included several fun, but challenging Texas history and culture brainteasers and word puzzles. A great way to review the important history TEKS students are expected to know and encourage critical thinking skills at the same time. Great for distance learning as well!Included with this Resource:Battles UnscrambledEarly Texas Heroes Letter FindTexas Women Heroes CrosswordFifteen Phrases that Only True Texas Would Understand Match-u
Preview of Valentine's Day FACTS 5 Levels Differentiated Close Read Main Idea & Fluency

Valentine's Day FACTS 5 Levels Differentiated Close Read Main Idea & Fluency

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!"Valentine's Day History and FACTS"ALL READERS COVERED! 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th gradeINFORMATIONAL TEXT:Differentiated Curriculum 5 levelsMain IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ'sPicture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Save Time and Paper!Print-and-GoNO FLUFF-Save printer inkELA alignedUse for HW, whole/individual instruction, handoutsPerfect file for sub-plans and small groupsNILLY
Preview of BLACK HISTORY LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency TDQs & More!!!

BLACK HISTORY LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency TDQs & More!!!

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!"Black History Passages"Differentiated Curriculum ALL READERS COVERED! ALL HAVE 5 LEVELS EACHAFRICAN AMERICAN MONTHINFORMATIONAL TEXT: -BLACK HISTORY MONTH FACTS-MARTIN LUTHER KING JR MINI BIO-MLK DAY-BOOKER T. WASHINGTON-HARRIET TUBMAN-GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER-BARACK OBAMA-FREDERICK DOUGLASS-MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE-JACKIE ROBINSON-THURGOOD MARSHALL-EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION-CIVIL RIGHTS ACTS-DECEMBER FREEDOM:ROSA PARKS, 13TH AMENDMENT-LINCO
Preview of Black History Month Leveled Passages 4th Grade

Black History Month Leveled Passages 4th Grade

This pack is available in a bundle with the 3rd and 5th grade packs. Save over 15% by purchasing the bundle! **As of 2/4/18, I have included separate passages with larger print. Some of you wanted the passages to be one page long, while others wanted the print to be larger. Now you can choose which works best for you and your students!**I am so excited about this new line of products! I wanted to make it easy for you to integrate reading with the content areas, so I have made these Close Read p
Preview of Women's Suffrage Movement FACTS CLOSE READING 5 LEVEL COMPREHENSION PASSAGES

Women's Suffrage Movement FACTS CLOSE READING 5 LEVEL COMPREHENSION PASSAGES

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!ALL READERS COVERED! INFORMATIONAL TEXT: Women's Suffrage MovementDifferentiated Curriculum 5 levelsMain IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ'sPicture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Save Time and Paper!Print-and-GoNO FLUFF-Save printer inkELA aligned and LISTEDUse for HW, whole/individual instruction, handoutsPerfect file for sub
Preview of Fraction Number Line Art GOLD RUSH and WILD WEST - Distance Learning

Fraction Number Line Art GOLD RUSH and WILD WEST - Distance Learning

Created by
Upper LMNtary
Fraction Number Line Art GOLD RUSH and WILD WESTStudents will design a GOLD RUSH scene or a WILD WEST scene by creating a number line river and and dividing the river into fractions/equal parts. Then students will draw landmarks at specified fractions on the number line. Included:2 Student Assignment sheets (Gold Rush and Wild West)2 Worksheets with Follow-Up QuestionsPhotos of student samplesCCSS Standards Poster to put on your bulletin board with students' work samplesCan Be CREATIVE and FUN
Preview of Ancient China Word Search Puzzle Activity Vocabulary Worksheet Secret Message

Ancient China Word Search Puzzle Activity Vocabulary Worksheet Secret Message

#WordSearch If you're looking for an extra activity for your students, let them work on this Ancient China word search puzzle. This worksheet will help your students learn more and improve their vocabulary.To solve the secret message, your students must compile the unused letters starting from the bold, underlined letter and going left to right, then top to bottom.The words are hidden in different directions - horizontally across or backward, vertically up or down, diagonally up, down or backwar
Preview of Greek Alphabet Secret Code Worksheets with Facts for 3rd 4th and 5th Grades

Greek Alphabet Secret Code Worksheets with Facts for 3rd 4th and 5th Grades

Created by
Innate Press
"It's all Greek to me" usually means that it is hard to understand, but we are going to flip it around and use the Greek alphabet to learn new things! These secret code worksheets use Greek letters to create secret messages. Each message tells students a new fact about the Greek alphabet. Topics include:Age of the Greek alphabetInteresting facts about itUses of Greek letters in math and scienceWhere the word "alphabet" came fromThis resource could be used for:An ancient Greece unitIndependent ac
Preview of SUPER BOWL SUNDAY FACTS Differentiated Leveled Close Reading Informational Text

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY FACTS Differentiated Leveled Close Reading Informational Text

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
"Super Bowl Fun Facts"ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!ALL READERS COVERED! 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th grade levelsINFORMATIONAL TEXT: Differentiated CurriculumMain IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ'sPicture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Save Time and Paper!Print-and-GoNO FLUFF-Save printer inkELA alignedUse for HW, whole/individual instruction, handoutsPerfect file for sub-plans and small groupsNILLY DILLY'S STORY
Preview of Mardi Gras FACTS Close Read 5 Level Passage Differentiated SAME CONTENT/VOCAB

Mardi Gras FACTS Close Read 5 Level Passage Differentiated SAME CONTENT/VOCAB

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
Mardi Gras Fun Facts ALL READERS COVERED! INFORMATIONAL TEXT:Differentiated Curriculum 5 levelsMain IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ'sPicture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Save Time and Paper!Print-and-GoNO FLUFF-Save printer inkELA alignedUse for HW, whole/individual instruction, handoutsPerfect file for sub-plans and small groupsNILLY DILLY'S STORY CLUB SPECIALIZES IN LEVELED PASSAGES ALL-ON-ONE SHEET—BUY INDIVIDUAL PASSAGES CLICK FO
Preview of Barack Obama CLOSE READING 5 LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency Check TDQs

Barack Obama CLOSE READING 5 LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency Check TDQs

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
NILLY DILLY'S STORY CLUB SPECIALIZES IN LEVELED PASSAGES ALL-ON-ONE SHEET—BUY INDIVIDUAL PASSAGES CLICK FOR FREEBIE PASSAGES!ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS! You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! Please send me a copy to share with others on here."Barack Obama The 44th President of the United States"ALL READERS COVERED! INFORMATIONAL TEXTDifferentiate
Preview of TAYLOR SWIFT Word Search Puzzle Activity Vocabulary Worksheet Secret Message

TAYLOR SWIFT Word Search Puzzle Activity Vocabulary Worksheet Secret Message

Challenge your students with this Taylor Swift word search puzzle! This is a good activity that can help your students improve their knowledge & vocabulary.By filling out the blanks with the unused letters, your students should be able to solve the secret message.The hidden words are placed in various directions - horizontally across or backward, vertically up or down, diagonally up, down or backward. There are enough words to search in the square to make this more fun and interesting.This
Preview of Famous Astronauts CLOSE READING LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency TDQS

Famous Astronauts CLOSE READING LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency TDQS

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!5 Articles INFORMATIONAL TEXT 5 LEVELS DIFFERENTIATED CURRICULUM!Differentiated Curriculum-NASA FACTS-ASTRONAUT BUZZ ALDRIN-ASTRONAUT JOHN GLENN-ASTRONAUT NEIL ARMSTRONGMain IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ's(REAL)Picture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backSAME CONTENT/SAME VOCABALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Save Time and Paper!Print-N-GoNO FLUFF-Save printe
Preview of Virginia Studies Weekly Homework

Virginia Studies Weekly Homework

Created by
Owls and Lessons
Newly updated with digital version available for distance learning!This packet includes 30 spiraled homework sheets for the updated 2020 Virginia Studies SOLs! Great to review throughout the year or pick and choose to review before SOLs! Each week builds cumulatively and spirals back to review older material. Questions are written in multiple different formats, including multiple choice, fill in the blank, coloring in maps, and TEI type questions. SOLs covered include:Week 1: VS.2aWeek 2:
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