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Other (social studies) Common Core RL.2.7 resources
First Responders and Patriot Day (9/11)
If you want to focus on teaching about the importance of first responders in your community on Patriot Day (September 11), this packet is for you! With this packet you'll be able to teach ELA Common Core Standards and Social Studies Standards at the same time! A math sheet with 4 word problems is also included.
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First Responders Are – Allow your students the opportunity to choose which first responder they would like to find character traits for. Have your students colo
Grades:
K - 3rd
Cinderella Around the World: ELA Comparing Multicultural Versions
Cinderella Around the World has been circulating for over 1000 years! In this ELA/Social Studies Unit, kids will read and compare 5 multicultural versions. We have fantastic cultural information for the teacher, plus comprehension activities tailored to each book, a mapping activity, comparative literature activities, writing prompts, and more! Included in this thorough packet are:Teacher’s Cultural Guide (with video links and cultural information)Visual organizer comparison chart of 5 books: fo
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Passport to Social Studies Grade 2 Unit 3 Lesson Plans
PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION BEFORE PURCHASING. The description is very clear. This bundle includes all lesson plans (1-8) in Unit 3 + Vocabulary cards with visuals for each lesson. The lessons are written in an "I do, We do, You do" format. There are opportunities for turn and talk. All lessons except for lesson 1 and lesson 8 include 2 differentiated tasks for students who are far below grade level and on grade level. Lesson 8 requires writing a persuasive essay.You need the student workbook for so
Grades:
2nd
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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
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Myths & The 12 Olympian Gods (PDF& Google Slides) 62 Pages of Resources
2 Versions - PDF & Google Slides (editable)-62 Pages each-Myth genre anchor charts-Description of 12 important Greek Olympian gods/goddesses (Apollo, Athena, Zeus, Artemis, Hermes, Demeter, Ares, Dionysus, Aphrodite, Hera, Poseidon, Hephaestus)-Age-appropriate myth related to each gods or goddesses-Coloring Page for each god/goddess-Differentiated Worksheets for each of the myths related to the 12 gods/goddesses (both printable & student response digitally editable)-Glossary of terms -L
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! 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 The
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Second Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
My Name is Sangoel Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for a read aloud or for a guided reading, literature circle or novel study for My Name is Sangoel by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadia Mohammed and illustrated by Catherine Stock. The book's illustrations greatly add to the text in describing Sangoel's feelings and challenges. This is a great resource to help students in classrooms/schools have compassion for their classmates who are refugees and/or adjusting to a new culture. Other themes are identity and belonging, m
Grades:
1st - 4th
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters reading guide cause and effect vocab (CC Aligned)
This is a 14 page reading guide that includes inference, comprehension, and critical thinking questions. Also included are 11 cause and effect scenarios which require scholars to go back to the text, and 18 vocab words for scholars to look up.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
The Color of Home Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for a read aloud or for a guided reading , literature circle, or novel study for The Color of Home by Mary Hoffman. This picture book is a great story to teach children about refugees and their adjustment to a new country. The beautiful illustrations by Karin Littlewood greatly add to the text in describing the young refugee's feelings about leaving his homeland and coming to America. This book is a great resource to help students and staff have compassion for students
Grades:
1st - 4th
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson is the story of a young girl who feels different from her new classmates. It is the story of discovery as she realised that actually she has things in common with others and if she just begins to accept her differences then so too will her classmates and they may even become her friends. A great book for the first day of school with activities that include a find-a-word, drawing pictures of a perfect holiday and a perfect summer, an activity to build cama
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Earth Day-Virtual Library
Great use for Earth Day. All of the stories linked show different ways to help the planet. Perfect for interactive reading and review of things that can be done to help care for our planet during centers!*I do not own rights to videos, books, or audio; they are all available to the public on the platform used.
Grades:
K - 2nd
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The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for describing illustrationsdescribing character
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Activities
World Record's Project
Students will incorporate reading, analyzing and creating charts and graphs, researching on the internet, writing and social studies. After developing Inquiry questions about world records, students will research one of their questions. After comparing different records and websites by taking notes, students will write their own article with a graphic source from the information they researched. This project is great for higher level students who need a deeper connection to content that is re
Class Rules Everything Around Me: Understanding Social Class Status
This is a great way to introduce concepts associated with the economy. In my experience as a social studies teacher my students would struggle to make connections with past events and the magnitude of how such events impact one’s life. I always tried to make sure that they understood certain concepts, by making connections, before I taught the actual standard. In the case of social class, an important concept associated with the Civil War or Industrial Revolution, I liked to start with what t
Grades:
K - 4th
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