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5th grade Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa guided reading books for Gifted and Talented
Text Dependent Question Stems
My text-dependent question stems are the perfect way to get your students back into the text to find answers to higher-level questions. There are 84 different stems that fit key ideas and details, craft and structure, and integration of knowledge and ideas. There are also examples given for each question and ideas on how to use them in your guided reading groups and reading lessons. Help Your Students Find Evidence From the TextWhen reading, students are expected to use evidence from different t
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Guided Reading Mega Bundle Lower Elementary
Christmas Around the World Close Reading Comprehension | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about Christmas traditions all around the world. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the Christmas traditions whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions
Grades:
5th - 6th
The History of Christmas 4th and 5th Grade Bundle
This is the complete workbook constructed by Reading Through History for the History of Christmas series. It includes 106 pages of reading, writing, and content activities for students and is appropriate for any reading or social studies class above the 4th grade level. It includes lessons on the origins of the holiday, both Pagan and Christian, lessons covering popular characters of the holiday such as Santa, Rudolph, and Frosty, a section on popular literature that inspired the way we celebr
Grades:
4th - 6th
"The True Christmas Story" A Nativity Reader's Theater Script
Are you looking for a fun, engaging way to teach your students the full nativity story? Then look no further than this reader's theater script! It features both narrator and character parts. It tells the complete nativity story in a lively and engaging tone. This reader's theater script would be the perfect addition for any christian classroom!
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages Bundle
Christmas & Winter Holiday Differentiated Passages BundlePrintable + Digital Paperless Versions IncludedWith this resource, students will learn about Christmas and winter holiday celebrations around the world by reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. There are 10 original reading passages included on 5 reading levels covering grades 3-8, totaling 50 passages. Questions (as well as answer keys) aligned to Common Core State Standards are included for each passage. Students
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Readers' Theater - Scrooge (A Christmas Carol)
This Reader's Theater Script is easy to follow and is based off of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. This is written at a level that 4th, 5th, and 6th graders can enjoy. During the holiday season I have enjoyed completing many projects with the text. One of my favorite projects is available here: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/A-Christmas-Carol-and-How-the-Grinch-Stole-Christmas-Foldable-1524086If you need extension projects or differentiated instruction, these Bloom's Taxonomy cho
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Winter Stories Bundle - A Christmas Carol
Reader's Theater Christian Play Script: The Nativity
This package includes a three act play version of the nativity story. Great to use in Christian schools, Sunday School, or as a church play, the script begins with the prophesy of Isaiah and concludes with the full nativity scene. **UPDATE** Now features 14 speaking parts!These scripts can be used for classroom read alouds, classroom performances, or can be easily adapted for a Christmas play/musical on the stage. *Note: This play is written as a narrative using the Biblical account of Jesus'
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Reader's Theater Play Script: The Nutcracker
E.T.A. Hoffmann's timeless story "The Nutcracker and the Mouse-King" has inspired many adaptations and a ballet. Now, students can play the parts of the Nutcracker, Mouse King, and Sugar Plum Fairy in this new take on a holiday favorite. This Reader's Theater script features eight speaking parts in a three-act play format. This script can be used for classroom read alouds, classroom performances, or can be easily adapted for a Christmas play on the stage.Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level Readability: 2
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Christmas Hannukah Kwanzaa Traditions Reading Comprehension | Differentiated
Are you looking for a way to keep December smooth and engaging? Would you like to expose your students to other popular winter holiday traditions like Christmas, Hannukah, and Kwanzaa? This product is the perfect way to keep students engaged and learning while also celebrating Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa traditions from around the world. This product contains:THREE differentiated reading text sets and questions about holiday traditions around the world Graphic Organizers: KWL, Main Idea and Su
Grades:
2nd - 6th
The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever Comprehension & Activity Packet
This packet not only allows the student to learn and practice vocabulary and answer comprehension questions, but it also allows students to show understanding through creative means like, writing, drawing, and research.This is a great packet to use during guided reading because while some students finish quickly, and others take longer, they can work on the other enclosed activities.The Best (Worst) Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Just So Stories Depth and Complexity + Math Problem Solving BUNDLE
Immerse your students in rich literature with Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, and take learning further with questions based on Depth and Complexity thinking tools and differentiated math problem-solving tasks related to the story! STORIES INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE:How the Whale Got His Throat Thinking Focus: Multiple Perspectives Math Strand Focus: Measurement (Length) How the Camel Got His Hump Thinking Focus: Ethics Math Strand Focus: Operations How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin Thinking Focu
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor Novel Study
This novel study of Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor by Ally Carter is divided into 8 sections. Each section covers 25 -35 pages. This allows students to improve comprehension and writing skills while developing a love for reading. The units are designed to help reach a variety of learning styles. You can have students complete all activities or assign specific skills to individual students or groups.Easel Activity!Easel activity is divided into 8 sections. Each section includes the foll
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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
Reader's Theater Play Script: A Christmas Carol
Follow Scrooge's journey to finding the Christmas spirit with this originally adapted reader's theater script! Based on Dickens' classic novel, this 24-page script features a three act play with over 20 speaking parts, written in modern language.Students will love performing this classic retelling of "A Christmas Carol." This script can be used for classroom read alouds, classroom performances, or a Christmas play on the stage.Merry Christmas, and God bless us every one! Flesch-Kincaid Grade Lev
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2nd - 5th
Reader's Theater Christian Play Scripts: Advent
This package includes four original advent plays. Great to use in Christian schools, Sunday School, or as a church play, the scripts follow the journey of three children as they discover the meaning of advent throughout the holiday season. Four scripts include:*Hope - Children learn the meaning of hope as they send Christmas cards.*Love - Children shop for a toy drive to discover the meaning of love.*Joy - Children find the meaning of joy while Christmas caroling.*Peace - Children learn the mean
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
December Holidays Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Teach students about New Year's Eve, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Christmas with reading assignments! This resource includes FOUR informational reading passages. Each reading passage comes with a set of common core questions (a mix of open-ended and multiple choice) - emphasizing vocabulary, main idea, analysis of specific lines, and text evidence. This resource was designed for upper elementary and middle school students.Click HERE for the digital version of this resource.Includes:★ 4 Informational R
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: Winter ELA Bundle (Upper Elementary and Middle School)
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - December Bundle
Bundle and save on December reading assignments! This bundle includes SEVEN reading passages, covering winter holidays as well as several secular winter topics. Each reading passage comes with a set of common core questions and an answer key. The questions emphasize vocabulary, main idea, analysis of specific lines, and text evidence. This resource was designed for upper elementary and middle school students.Includes:★ 7 Reading PassagesThe Power of Hot Chocolate (Informational)Kwanzaa: A Celebr
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Christmas Text Evidence Daily Comprehension Passages
The ELA Common Core State Standards require our students to be strategic readers who are able to accurately and thoughtfully read a passage, then answer questions or discuss the material not only at the literal level, but by integrating information found in the text with prior knowledge or other text with related content, using specific information from the text to support main ideas and conclusions. With this type of “close reading” in mind, I developed a series of Christmas themed short pa
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Higher Level Picture Books & Deeper Comprehension Questions BUNDLE
Higher Level Picture Books with Deeper Comprehension QuestionsIncluded Books: Thunder Cake, The Other Side, Emmanuel's Dream, The Wall, Freedom Summer, How The Cookie Crumbled, A Lady Has The Floor, Snowflake Bentley, The Man Who Walked Between The Towers, and Don't Let Them DisappearThis resource was created to support K-5 teachers that want to use picture books but maintain rigor and higher level thinking. It would be great for:Whole group lessons with deeper questioningSmall group lessons for
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Grades:
K - 5th
Holidays Around the World Mini Booklets
Happy Holidays ~ We hope you enjoy this Holiday product from Kennedy's Korner!
Your students will read about holiday traditions from countries in England, Scandinavia, Germany, Australia, Italy, Mexico, and America.
There is also a second booklet that teaches about Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah.
These mini booklets are a part of the Holidays Around the World Unit you can find in our store. It is over 200 pages of ELA activities and fun stuff for the kids to teach them all about different ho
Grades:
1st - 5th
History of Christmas: Food, Caroling, and Christmas Cards
This download includes unit 4 of the Reading Through History Christmas series. This unit summarizes the stories of traditional Christmas foods, caroling, and Christmas cards. Each individual lesson traces the lineage of the tradition and describes how they became an essential part of the Christmas holiday and broader culture. For each lesson, a series of five reading comprehension questions are included, along with guided reading activities, and a constructed response question or student activit
Grades:
5th - 8th
Polar Express Book and Movie Booklet
This Polar Express book is perfect for the days leading up to Christmas. The resource includes many activities tied to common core standards including character traits, opinion writing, ask and answer questions, and more! This resource is best printed as a booklet (instructions included). Students will enjoy reading the book and ending the week with the video. The resource includes the following pages:Booklet Cover- available in color or black and whiteSequencingStory ElementsCharacter Traits-
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Christmas Traditions 2: 4th and 5th Grade
This download includes unit 4 of the Reading Through History Christmas series. This unit includes the history of the candy cane, caroling, Christmas decorations, and the holiday shopping phenomenon known as Black Friday. Each individual lesson traces the lineage of the topic and describes how it has become a part of the Christmas holiday and broader culture. For each lesson, a series of five reading comprehension questions are included, along with guided reading activities, Common Core questions
Grades:
4th - 6th
Grades 3-8: A World of Cookies for Santa - Christmas around the world Read Aloud
Take a trip around the world as we learn about all the delicious treats Santa eats, and unique Christmas traditions celebrated around the world! This printable PDF is a companion for M.E. Furman's book A World of Cookies for Santa! This package can be used with grades 3-8 as the depth of discussion and length of writing assignments can vary depending on the age group. Always preview the books and activities before assigning to ensure they are appropriate for your learners.About This Product:3 PD
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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