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Social studies Common Core RL.2.4 resources
A Chair for My Mother by Vera Williams Reading and Writing Activities
A Chair for My Mother by Vera Williams is an excellent choice as a mentor text for comprehension strategies and for writing. In this book companion set, you have lots of options for exploring the themes, story elements, sequencing, and more. HOW IS THIS UNIT FOR A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER ORGANIZED?The unit is set up in a before/during/after format for guided reading, but parts can also be used for mentor text lessons, interactive read alouds, book clubs, and for writing. It also has both the PDF for
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2nd - 4th
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Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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2nd - 4th
I Can Statements 2nd Grade BUNDLE for North Carolina
***UPDATED 9/6/21*** This product includes North Carolina I Can Statements for 2nd Grade with NC Course of Study Math, NC Course of Study ELA, NC Essential Standards Science, and NC Essential Standards Social Studies. There are three different size options; full page, half page, and a third of a page; to best meet your needs! This product has a colorful option with a black chalkboard background, white lettering, and rainbow colored dots. It also includes a color-saving option with a white backgr
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2nd
The Josefina Story Quilt ELA Unit (Ink Friendly)
Newly Updated with 41 additional pages! Complete lesson plans to teach reading and writing skills. Students learn about a family of the Westward Movement as Faith and her family make the move west. But what will she do with her beloved pet chicken, Josefina? How will they remember the trip? What other challenges will they encounter? Read the Josefina Story Quilt to find out.
This resource is full of actvities for a language arts unit based on the book, The Josefina Story Quilt. Pages are in
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2nd - 3rd
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Community: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities
Read and Respond to your Favorite Picture Books!Do you love reading picture books to your class and need follow up activities? Try this Community: Read and Respond Pack. It is the perfect way to strengthen comprehension and writing skills along with some fun craftivities to keep your kids engaged! Download the preview for the complete table of contents to see which activities/skills are included with each book.Features: • Activities for 5 Picture Books: Career Day by Anne Rockwell, Clothe
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: November: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities BUNDLE
Revolutionary War on Wednesday Novel Study
Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne is another wonderful book for students just starting chapter books. This comprehension focused guided reading unit is set up with before/during/after activities and vocabulary for each chapter. It works well with guided reading groups and if you enjoy running literature circles.Product ContentsEach chapter focuses on a different comprehension skill. Here is the table of contents:Prereading Activity: Schema builder and Quick Write to build ba
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2nd - 4th
2SL - The Long Way to a New Land Comprehensive Book Reading Unit - Novel Study
This 52-page, ELA book packet is aligned with common core reading standards at the second grade reading level. It covers a story about 1800s immigration and includes the following for The Long Way to a New Land. The Long Way to a New Land CurriculumAnswer keyStudy guide No. 1Word searchStudy guide No. 2Writing prompt Swedish-English WorksheetStudy guide no. 3Reading comprehension quizExplore the plot5W/H worksheetMatch gameStandardized test practiceMini-Game (projected on the front board and use
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2SL - What Should Second Graders Read? BUNDLE
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the historical fiction mentor text book We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade. This is a great book for teaching about Native American / Indigenous Peoples, conservation, or environmental activism! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)infe
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Kindergarten Fall Read Alouds Mega Bundle and Google Activities
Book Uncle And Me Lit Log (novel study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Book Uncle And Me. The themes of this delightful book by Uma Krishnaswanni are: community activism, politics, government processes, children being empowered to effect change, friendship, and love of books. Book Uncle's motto is "right book for the right person for the right day". The focus skills of this lit log are: using text to ask/answer questions; recounting stories/determining central message; describing characters; using text to determine meaning of word
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2nd - 5th
Book Activities for 14 Cows for America
Book study, book activities, novel study.
Can be used with small groups or whole class.
There are 38 pages and 13 activities in this book activity. The
individual activities include: an oral fluency activity, vocabulary
cut-apart matching game, a word search, a bingo game, word
shape activity, map of Kenya, understanding text (main idea
summarizing, writing a question), defining words in context),
identifying summary and theme, alphabetizing, word scramble,
story wheel, spelling act
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2nd - 5th
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Shooting at the Stars by John Hendrix Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the historical fiction mentor text book Shooting at the Stars The Christmas Truce of 1914 by John Hendrix. This is an excellent holiday story for focusing on World War I / the Great War WWI, war and relationships. Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing cen
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2nd - 5th
Weslandia by Paul Fleischman Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the mentor text picture book Weslandia by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes. A great book for the end of the school year or talking about civilizations or communities. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing key ideas and eventsdescribing author's message / lessoncomparing and contrasting with a Venn diagramMain idea and de
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2nd - 5th
Black Lives Matter Set: Storylineonline: Reading Comprehension Activities
This NO-PREP bundle consists of 9 popular fiction & non-fiction picture books. Simply follow the link to the read-aloud stories and enjoy the comprehension activities, which are filled with standards every student in 1st-3rd grade needs to succeed. Easy to use as a daily language lesson. Perfect for Summer School and Special Education.
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1st - 3rd
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Benchmark Advance: 2nd Unit 1 Week 3 Government at Work Slides
This contains a slide presentation to match theBenchmark Advance Unit 1 Week 3 Government at Work curriculum for 2nd grade. It includes slide for direct instruction of content areas, stories, discussions, spelling, grammar, writing, examples, activities, video links, games, and more. You can also use these slides without Benchmark to teach different concepts that align with CCSS of 2nd grade. However, for a few links, you made need a Benchmark Universe account.
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Benchmark Advance: 2nd Unit 1 Week 1-3 Slide Deck Bundle
Benchmark Advance: 2nd Unit 1 Week 2 Government at Work Slides
This contains a slide presentation to match theBenchmark Advance Unit 1 Week 2 Government at Work curriculum for 2nd grade. It includes slide for direct instruction of content areas, stories, discussions, spelling, grammar, writing, examples, activities, video links, games, and more. You can also use these slides without Benchmark to teach different concepts that align with CCSS of 2nd grade. However, for a few links, you made need a Benchmark Universe account.
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Benchmark Advance: 2nd Unit 1 Week 1-3 Slide Deck Bundle
Benchmark Advanced: 2nd Unit 1 Week 1 Government at Work Slides
This contains a slide presentation to match theBenchmark Advance Unit 1 Week 1 Government at Work curriculum for 2nd grade. It includes slide for direct instruction of content areas, stories, discussions, spelling, grammar, writing, examples, activities, video links, games, and more. You can also use these slides without Benchmark to teach different concepts that align with CCSS of 2nd grade. However, for a few links, you made need a Benchmark Universe account.
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Benchmark Advance: 2nd Unit 1 Week 1-3 Slide Deck Bundle
I Dissent by Debbie Levy Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction biography mentor text picture book I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy and Elizabeth Baddeley. Great for studying biographies, women's history, and social justice. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing figurative languagemain idea and detailsclose reading for character traitsauthor
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2nd - 5th
Fun Facts About Comedy and Humor - Boom Learning Cards for Grades 2-4
This fun digital resource gets the children thinking about how humor and comedy affect their lives. Students can practice their reading skills, and have a little fun in the process! It's a fun resource for April Fool's Day, but can be used any time of the year! Who doesn't love thinking about comedy?Why use Fun Facts About Comedy and Humor - Boom Learning Cards for Grades 2-4? Research tells us engagement is essential to learning. The Boom Learning Digital Task Cards are fun for the children,
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2nd - 4th
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I HATE ENGLISH By Ellen Levine: READING LESSONS & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
"I Hate English" by Ellen Levine is a poignant and humorous story about a young girl named Mei Mei who struggles with learning English as a second language. This teacher's guide provides reading lessons and extension activities that can help students develop language skills and cultural understanding.Any child starting a new school (especially from another country) will connect to this story.This 32- page ready-to-use ELA resources and activities unit should be used with the book, I Hate English
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2nd - 4th
Paper Son by Julie Leung Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the biography mentor text picture book Paper Son The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong Immigrant and Artist by Julie Leung and Chris Sasaki. This is a great book for teaching about Asian immigrants, artists, determination, discrimination and Disney animators. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for text structuredescri
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1st - 4th
Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the fiction mentor text picture book Sofia Valdez, Future Prez by Andrea Beaty from the Questioneers series. Great for problem-solving, growth mindset, introducing government or civics studies, and character education! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)Close r
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K - 4th
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Also included in: 1st Grade Election Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
2SL - George Washington and the General's Dog Comprehensive Book Reading Unit
This 54-page, ELA packet is aligned with common core reading standards and includes the following for the book George Washington and the General’s Dog:George Washington and the General’s Dog CurriculumAnswer keyStudy guideWriting prompts WorksheetsMatch GameStandardized Test PracticeMini-Game (projected on the front board and used by a class or used by individual students on a computer or iPad)Mini-Game TicketsGame TrackerWord SearchBONUS! Customized Graphic OrganizersDirections5W/H WorksheetExp
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2SL - What Should Second Graders Read? BUNDLE
Rags Hero Dog of WWI by Margot Theis Rave Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction mentor text book Rags: Hero Dog of World War One (WWI) by Margot Theis Raven and Petra Brown. This is an excellent historical, narrative nonfiction story for focusing on WWI, friendships, Veterans Day / Memorial Day / Remembrance Day and relationships. Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphi
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Fourth Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
Readers' Theater: Classic Iktomi Stories Bundle
Contains four fun, classic Lakota stories straight from the Pine Ridge reservation! Join the trickster Iktomi and his friends in four readers' theater scripts rich with vibrant characters and engaging language!Product contains these five scripts: Iktomi and the DucksIktomi and the SwanIktomi and the StormIktomi and the MuskratEACH READERS' THEATER FEATURES• Six page script featuring six-seven different characters. • Students will be introduced to Common Core concepts such as theme, both internal
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1st - 3rd
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