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Other (social studies) Common Core RL.4.2 resources
Number the Stars Novel Study | Distance Learning | Google Classroom™
This is a complete and engaging novel study for the book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. This print and go book study is great to use in your classroom when teaching across the curriculum during a World War II unit! It is divided into 3 sections as follows: Chapters 1 - 6, 7 - 12, 13 - End. This unit includes the following:★ Title page for students★ Meet the Author★ Prediction page★ Character notes – 12 main/minor characters (3 optional longer note pages included for 6 of the main characters)★ C
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Greek Mythology Unit - Greek Monsters Activity - Ancient Greece Myth Projects
This Ancient Greek Mythology Monster Unit contains a fun Greek Mythology project on monsters. Perfect for your Ancient Greece Unit, this Greek myth resource contains mythology reading passages on the Gorgons (Medusa), the Hydra, the Minotaur, Cerberus, and other mythological monsters.Very little teacher prep is required – simply print and teach! While all activities are great to be used as-is, they make an excellent addition to a Greek Mythology Interactive Notebook.This package contains readin
Grades:
4th - 7th
Engage NY Module 1 Rain School, Librarian of Basra, Nasreen's Secret School
BUNDLE PLUS!
This is a bundle of books from the Engage NY Module 1 Grade 3
What’s included in this bundle:
1. A page by page guide to close reading of the text Rain School by James Rumford, The Librarian of Basra and Nasreen’s Secret School - both by Jeanette Winter. This includes before, during, and after reading discussions.
2. Three student sheets for writing in response to reading.- focusing on character traits and theme.
3. Three student sheets for retelling – using B, M, E. These sheets f
Grades:
3rd - 4th
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Ramadan Activities | Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Ramadan Mubarak - "Have a “blessed Ramadan”. Embrace the multicultural classroom and improve reading comprehension with our Ramadan and Eid themed differentiated close reading texts and activities. This pack includes two Grade Four and Grade Five (Year Five and Six) informational non-fiction passages with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. Ramadan 2022 began on the evening of Friday, 1 April and ends on the evening of Sunday, 1 May (please
Grades:
4th - 6th
Capture the Flag by Kate Messner Novel Study and American History Study
This product is a novel study for the book Capture the Flag by Kate Messner. Social Studies is easily integrated into this unit due to the content of the novel. The story is a mystery about the flag that inspired the song "The Star-Spangled Banner" being stolen. Three kids go on an adventurous search for the stolen flag. Throughout the text there are historical references to Revolutionary Americans, American Symbols, American History, and American Government.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
Novel Study: Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell
Complete with vocabulary and question stems for each chapter, this novel study provides a complete analysis of Scott O'Dell's "Black Star, Bright Dawn" using a variety of reading strategies including cause/effect, character analysis, context clues, problem/solution, sequencing, etc. Also included throughout the unit are reading graphic organizers, mini lessons on map skills, and a project students complete on Edmodo. Accounts for students on Edmodo can easily be set up on edmodo.com for FREE.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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EXTRA CREDIT, by Andrew Clements: A PDF/EASEL Book Club Packet
This is an independent-work, custom-designed packet created to support CCSS for students in grades 4-7 as they read EXTRA CREDIT by Andrew Clements. The packet may be printed and/or used digitally by uploading to Easel. If you are not familiar with Easel digital products, here are a few links you can follow to better understand: What is Easel by TpT? Getting Started Guide FAQ for Buyers Included are 18 student pages which divide the text into four reading assignments with questions and
Grades:
4th - 7th
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
Main Idea & Theme Soccer (Differentiated) Reading Passages
There are Two Soccer Passages focussing on Theme and Main IdeaNonfiction - Real Madrid: A Soccer Success Story! Fiction - The Windy City's Rising Soccer Star. Each passage has three levels.Appropriate for grades: 3-5th What's Included?✅Nonfiction Level 1 (low) Passage✅Nonfiction Level 2 (medium) Passage✅Nonfiction Level 3 (high) Passage✅Fiction Level 1 (low) Passage✅Fiction Level 2 (medium) Passage✅Fiction Level 3 (high) Passage✅Level 1: Five Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions ✅L
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Hanukkah Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Chanukah Activities
Embrace the multicultural classroom and improve reading comprehension with our Hanukkah-themed differentiated close reading texts and activities. This pack includes two Grade Four and Grade Five (Year Five and Six) informational non-fiction passages with six pages of unique and engaging text-dependent questions and higher-order thinking tasks. These activities are great for your guided reading program, or as homework tasks. This resource would also be suitable for Grade 6 (Year Seven and Eight l
Grades:
4th - 6th
TOMIE DEPAOLA LEGENDS: READING COMPREHENSION & EXTENSIONS UNIT OF STUDY
Tomie dePaola is a beloved author and illustrator of children's books, known for his use of storytelling to teach important values and lessons. Many of his books are based on legends and folktales from various cultures, which he adapts and retells in his own unique style.By using legends as a basis for his stories, dePaola is able to impart important cultural and moral values to young readers. For example, in his book "The Legend of the Bluebonnet," he retells a Native American legend that teach
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: TOMIE dePAOLA: AUTHOR BUNDLE WITH AUTHOR STUDY & 7 BOOKS FEATURED
LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET-Matt De LaPena - READING LESSONS/EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
The Teacher's Guide for Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña is a comprehensive resource designed to enhance the reading experience for students. It offers a detailed breakdown of the book's themes, characters, and literary elements, making it an ideal tool for educators to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions. The guide includes a variety of extension activities that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and social awareness. From exploring the story's messages about communit
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Valentines Day Guided Reading Passage- Cupid
This is a guided reading passage with standards based questions about the mythology behind our favorite Valentine's Day icon. The passage is an adapted version of the story from Roman mythology. The passage is around a reading level O-P and a lexile level of 600-690. A great way to infuse academics with Valentine's Day!
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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
Haiti and her People--FULL VERSION
In 1804, Toussaint L’Ouveture led the only successful rebellion by enslaved Black people over their oppressors in the world. Did you know that this insurgence happened in Haiti, making that country the first Black independent republic in the Western Hemisphere? Detailing these and other historical events, Haiti and her People is an interdisciplinary curriculum guide. Written with teachers and students in mind, Haiti and her People provides rich information about an exceptional Caribbean nation.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Lucky Broken Girl Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar. The themes of this historical fiction based on the author's childhood are: immigration and refugees, family, friendship, hardships, and school. This lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction (guided reading group, literature circle, or novel study). It is also a great book to be used as part of a history/social studies unit and/or a discussion on immigration/refugees. It can be used for
Grades:
4th - 7th
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
Summary Graphic Organizer
Utilizes IVF for a strong topic sentence and SWBST to help students prioritize moments from the text in order to produce a well-organized summary.
Grades:
4th - 12th
A Long Walk to Water Study Guide (eBOB)
This is a CLOZE passage summary for "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park. I created it to use as a study guide to use for my Battle of the Books team for the 2016-2017 school year. However, please consider using it in your classroom. This book is very powerful!
Additional resources and open-ended questions are included at the end of the study guide.
EBOB 2016-2017
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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Front Desk Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log by MrsDsEducationalTools for Front Desk by Kelly Yang This is a realistic fiction written from the point of view of a fifth-grade girl who recently moved with her parents from China to America. Themes include: immigration, prejudice, tolerance, racism, bullying, poverty, multicultural, Asian American, family, and friends. The key focus skills of the lit log are:- use text to explain/draw inferences- determine theme/summarize- describe/compare/contrast/analyze character
Grades:
4th - 7th
Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Guide Financial Literacy
Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Guide Financial Literacy & Language Arts. This resource perfectly blends foundational principles of economics, cost and benefit, job market, scarcity, cost-benefit analysis, bartering, needs and wants, consumers and producers with language arts of this immersive and highly engaging elementary novel. Another wonderful novel by Jennifer L. Holm that teaches foundational principles of economics. This novel is engaging and a yearly re-read. This resourc
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Young Writers Book Club Activity: Akiak A Tale from the Iditarod
Here is a 3--4 day activity which helps students explore the theme of the short story "Akiak: A Tale from the Iditarod" by Robert J. Blake. It is a story about a 10 year old sled dog who is determined to win the Iditarod race. Through the book, students learn about the conditions of the Alaskan multi-day dog race as well as understand wonderful examples of determination, goal setting and the definition of success.
In a hands on activity, the students walk through multiple steps to create a m
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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
Haiti and her People
In 1804, Toussaint L’Ouveture led the only successful rebellion by enslaved Black people over their oppressors in the world. Did you know that this insurgence happened in Haiti, making that country the first Black independent republic in the Western Hemisphere? Detailing these and other historical events, Haiti and her People is an interdisciplinary curriculum guide. Written with teachers and students in mind, Haiti and her People provides rich information about an exceptional Caribbean nation.
Grades:
4th - 7th
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