3rd grade holidays life skills study guides

Turn 10 classic, G-rated movies into effective learning opportunities for your students!See the preview file for a free, editable, teacher lesson plan for using a movie guide and seamlessly ask a substitute teacher to use this resource.These movie guides are great for:1) substitute lessons since they are G-rated and shouldn't require a permission slip from students2) a way to sprinkle some education into a classroom movie viewing party3) Stress free activities before holiday breaks4) Reward acti

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Life Skills, Special Education, Speech Therapy

Social Story: Sometimes I Don't Win (color version)

Created by

The Full Spectrum

(Color version) The joys of teaching winning and losing! This particular skill is a tough one. My students have a very difficult time understanding that they can't always win a game, and that it is ok not to win. The most important part of this story is that it provides kids with pictures and a script that they can use with their friends to help them respond appropriately. This is helpful for all students, but especially helpful for children on the autism spectrum. A social story is an awesom

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Printables

Pollution and Conservation Unit Test with Study Guide!

Created by

The Simply Fab Classroom

I have created at 20 question unit test to cover pollution and conservation. The test includes 16 multiple choice questions and 4 written response questions. And the best part... A STUDENT STUDY GUIDE! My parents love that they can help their child study for the upcoming test by knowing the material that will be on the test. Students also like knowing what are the key concepts they need to master in order to be prepared for the end of the unit test. Concepts Covered on Test Include: ~Types of

Subjects:

Earth Day, Environment, Science

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment

Pixar Short Video Guide MASTER BUNDLE | SAVE OVER 50% | 49 PACK

Created by

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

This Pixar Short Super-Duper AMAZING Bundle include 30 Pixar Short Video Guides plus season of the Cars on the Road series. This is great to have in your emergency fun toolkit for ELA substitutes, short no-prep lessons, or supplemental material for your English class.Note: As an added bonus file, the full season 1 of the Popcorn Pixar Shorts Bundle ($4.79) is also included, making this bundle over 50% off : )Each product in the bundle includes:A student movie guide, PDF print version (1 or 2 pag

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, Social Studies - History

Black History Month; Famous African Americans Biography Book

Created by

Mrs Males Masterpieces

Black History Month is so important! Teach your students all about famous African Americans that have had an impact on many of our lives. This book will be the perfect organizational tool and super fun for the students to keep!30 + African Americans to choose from and 1 blank sheet if you wanted to add your own. Each page includes:a picture of the personyear bornyear diedcharacter traitsinteresting factsfamous for 1 thing I learned from this personEach sheet is on there twice so it makes it

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Lesson

Aladdin Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (G - 1992)

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Aladdin (G - 1992) is a classic movie that can help your students understand the importance of being yourself. Aladdin struggles with his decision to finally tell the truth about who he really is to Princess Jasmine. Challenge students to learn a life lesson from Aladdin. This can also make a great substitute no-prep lesson since it is rated G. Note: This is the old 1992 animated version of Disney's Aladdin. If you are looking for the new 2019 version with Will Smith click here.Check the previe

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types:

Earth Day, Earth Sciences, Science

CCSS:

RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, W.5.1

, W.5.3

...

Also included in: Movie Guides made for Disney Princess Films | SAVE 35%

Kelp Forest and Sea Otters the Keystone Species NGSS Marine Science Lesson

Created by

Mrs Lena

Kelp Forest and Sea Otters the Keystone Species NGSS 3-LS4-3; NGSS 3-LS4-4 NGSS Marine Science Lesson is ideal for teaching about kelp, parts of kelp, world kelp forest habitats, ecological balance and the kelp forest food web, physical and behavioral adaptations of sea otters, their diet, survival and much MORE! Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems Unit This lesson includes: Learning Objectives KLW ChartWhat is Kelp?Parts of KelpKelp Forest ReadingWorld Kelp Forest HabitatsEcological bal

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Study Guides, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

RI.4.1

, RI.4.2

, RI.4.3

, RI.4.4

, RI.4.5

...

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Movie Viewing Guide (1949)

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This short, 25 minute movie is great for a quick, no-prep Halloween activity. Challenge students to analyze key symbols, character motivations, and thematic elements with this The Legend of Sleepy Hollow movie guide. Engage in discussions about Ichabod Crane's ambitions, the role of superstition in the community, and the impact of fear on human behavior. Consider how the characters' choices drive the story forward and what those choices reveal about their true selves. Reflect on the significance

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Literature, Reading, Thanksgiving

CCSS:

RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, W.5.1

, W.5.3

, L.5.4

...

A to Z Mysteries : Mayflower Treasure Hunt

Created by

and they all fall down

This is a 40 page unit to be used with the A to Z Mysteries book - Mayflower Treasure Hunt. I have used this in my second grade literature circles and my kids loved it! I have included suggestions for teaching the two week unit. Student answer sheets added along with writing prompt pages are also included. This unit includes - Common Core for GA - on posters that match the cover - ready for display! - I Can statements on posters that match the cover - comprehension questions

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Study Guides, Unit Plans

Social Story: The Last Day of School

Created by

The Full Spectrum

The last day of school is an exciting time for kids and teachers! However, all the changes can be overwhelming for some kids. This social story addresses the changes that may happen during the last day of school, such as: saying goodbye to friends, meeting a new teacher and classmates, and doing fun activities! A social story is an awesome way to provide a visual or written guide for kids of all ages and abilities. Social stories can address various social interactions, skills, routines. The go

Subjects:

End of Year, Life Skills, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Printables

Black Composers and Performers - A Music Lesson for Black History Month

Created by

Kessinger Music Studios

This brief introduction to the world's most influential Black composers and performers is the perfect music lesson for Black History Month. The lesson covers 4 of the most prominent figures in the major musical eras and genres throughout history, including:Classical:Joseph Bononge, Chevalier de Saint GeorgesSamuel Coleridge-TaylorFlorence Beatrice PriceWilliam Grant StillJazz:Louis ArmstrongBillie HolidayElla FitzgeraldJohn ColtraneR&B, Soul, and Reggae:Ray CharlesAretha FranklinBob MarleySt

Subjects:

Black History Month, Music, Vocal Music

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Study Guides, Lesson

Kate Waters- Thanksgiving Bundle (Four Book Units in One)

Created by

SawmillsMedia

Kate Waters' excellent books from Plimoth Plantation help children understand life in the 1620s. This bundle contains 4 books - On the Mayflower, Tapenum's Day, Samuel Eaton's Day, and Sarah Morton's Day. Together they help children understand the Mayflower voyage, the life of a Native American boy and life as a Pilgrim child. Each of these book units is available for $2.00 in my TpT store... or buy all four for $6.00 which means you get one free!Visit my store for novel units, reading logs, bo

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, Thanksgiving

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Study Guides, Lesson

Wonder Movie and Book Study Guide - Bundled Resource - 25% Discount

Created by

Save 25% on this Wonder Movie & Book Guide Bundle which includes the following two resources below. Please check out the individual resources for more details and sample questions. This bundled resource includes:Wonder Movie Viewing Guide (PG - 2017)Wonder Book Study Guide - Chapter by Chapter High-Level QuestionsEarn Free Money with TPT Credits!Leave Feedback for this product and earn TPT credits20 Credits = $1 OFF any TPT purchaseFREE Movie Guides & Resources:Get a feel for my work and

Subjects:

Study Guides, Printables, Movie Guides

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

The Circuit- SPANISH Cajas de Cartón (Estudio de Novela)

Created by

Profesora Hermosa

Every chapter focuses on reading comprehension strategies. Starting with chapter one, the focus is on what the author is trying to convey and how we can read that through what is written in the book. Chapter two brings in new skills: Text dependent questions, vocabulary development, summarization and visualization. Chapter three has students thinking about what questions they have about what they are reading. Chapters 4-12 all have the above mentioned strategies implemented into each sheet. The

Subjects:

Hispanic Heritage Month, Reading Strategies, Spanish

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Study Guides, Literature Circles

Where the Red Fern Grows Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2003)

Created by

Critical Thinking, Life Skills, Literature

Where the Red Fern Grows Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2003) challenges students to think critically about where Billy's character traits come from and how he demonstrates them. Explore how Billy handles conflict and how students can apply these lessons to their own lives. This is the 2003 version of the film based on Wilson Rawls' 1961 novel. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists o

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 7th

Types:

Easter, Literature, Writing

Also included in: Coming of Age Movies | For Younger Students | 10 Movie Guide Bundle | SAVE 35%

Chicken Sunday Book Study by Patricia Polacco Book Study

Created by

Coach's Corner

This cross-curricular literature unit for 3rd to 5th grade classrooms provides engaging activities and meaningful work to accompany the wonderful book Chicken Sunday by Patricia Polacco. This story tells the tale of three children who find themselves unjustly accused of throwing eggs at a store while trying to buy a new Easter hat for their grandmother.The activities are meant to develop deep thinking among students, and include:☑ Writing (2 activities - Writing Clues, and Writing a Recount)☑ Co

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Study Guides, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RF.4.4a

...

Ready Freddy! Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble Novel Study

Created by

Comprehension Connection with Carla Fedeler

Ready Freddy Thanksgiving Turkey Trouble is just plain fun! Your transitional readers will be ready for Thanksgiving with a study of Ready Freddy or use the book as a read aloud to model skills for each chapter. The unit includes 34 instructional pages that can be printed or used on a smartboard. Each chapter has a focus skill to keep your students' reading skill focused.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE READY FREDDY THANKSGIVING TURKEY TROUBLE UNIT? schema building about Thanksgiving tier 2 vocabulary fo

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Thanksgiving

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Study Guides, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

, RL.3.5

...

Ireland Book of Kells Unit

Created by

Mrs Recht's Virtual Classroom

Do you want to celebrate St Patrick's Day or have your students discover Ireland in an original way? The have them discover Irish Treasures with this differentiated mini-unit about the Book of Kells.Your Book of Kells Mini-Unit in detail:Students learn about the Book of Kells (origins, composition, history, specificity). This unit is composed of 3 main activities that you can mix or do separately. This short and easy lesson offers great differentiated activities on 3 levels:❑ reading and underst

Subjects:

Art History, EFL - ESL - ELD, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

3rd - 9th

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets, Lesson

Also included in: St Patricks Day Activities - Bundle

Gustavo the Shy Ghost a Dia de Los Muertos Literature Unit

Created by

Under One Roof

Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago is a beautiful story for the Day of the Dead. This is a no prep literature unit to go along with this book.Included in this Study Guide:1 comprehension worksheet2 vocabulary worksheets1 character analysis worksheet1 retelling worksheet2 friendly letter worksheets1 non-fiction Day of the Dead reader1 comprehension worksheet for the non-fiction story1 context clues worksheet1 art activity to design your own sugar skullIf you like this resource, be sure to

Subjects:

Autumn, Hispanic Heritage Month, Literature

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Study Guides, Worksheets

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.7

, RL.3.3

, RL.3.4

Also included in: Holiday Book Companions for the Whole School Year

Anastasia Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Disney (G - 1997)

Created by

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Life Skills

This Anastasia Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 1997) challenges students to analyze characters, their decisions and interactions and how they change over time. Assign the extended research question as homework and then discuss in class the next day the connections between this film and Imperial Russian history. This is a great activity to leave with a substitute, or easily get approval from administrators since it rated G. Note: This resource is meant to accompany the 1997 cartoon ve

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Black History Month, Holidays/Seasonal, Martin Luther King Day

CCSS:

RL.5.2

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.4

, W.5.1

, W.5.7

...

Also included in: G-Rated Movie Guide Bundle #2 | Worksheet | Questions | SAVE 35%

Martin Luther King, Jr. Lapbook | MLK Lapbook | MLK Activity

Created by

Ford's Board

This lapbook will make a great interactive learning tool and research organizer for your students as they study the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The following is included with this resource:1. An introduction on using lapbooks in the classroom2. A Teacher's Guide for the lapbook3. Photos of an assembled MLK lapbook4. Lapbook TipsLapbook Contents:1. A Lapbook Title Page 2. “Kindness Cards” Pocket: There are 3 different sets of Kindness Cards included (with instructions) so teachers have op

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Interactive Notebooks

Movie Guide made for Chicken Little | Questions | Worksheet (G - 2005)

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This Chicken Little Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (G - 2005) challenges students to analyze the events, concepts and characters in the movie and apply their lessons to their own lives. Explore the idea of closure, what it looks like, why it is important and how to get it. Guide students to think about the value of extinguishing misunderstandings before they turn into big problems like when the aliens almost destroy Oakey Oaks over a simple misunderstanding. Check the preview file for high

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 6th

Types: