Presidents' Day close reading resources for staff

Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Other (Specialty)

Sometimes it helps to add some “star power” to your reading comprehension activities. I know for my sports-obsessed readers, nothing captures their attention quite like their favorite sports teams and athletes.With that in mind, I created these sets of close reading passages that feature several of today’s best NBA and NFL players. I've also included a set of baseball passages that feature the stories behind the most well-known baseball traditions.This bundle gives you a nice selection sports re

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Grades:

4th - 7th, Staff

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.5.2

, RI.5.3

, RI.5.4

, RI.5.5

...

American Symbols and Monuments {Creative Clips Digital Clipart}

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Government, Presidents' Day, U.S. History

This 22-image set is perfect for creating social studies materials! Included are 11 vibrant, colored images and 11 black and white versions. **This set was previously included in my USA Graphics Trip. If you were a member of that club, please do not purchase this set- you already own it!** Included images are the following: - Liberty Bell - Eagle - Flag - United States outline (Green and flag pattern) - Lincoln Statue - Washington Monument - Mount Rushmore - Statue of Liberty - Capitol Buildi

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PreK - 12th, Staff

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Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Close Reading, Writing

Argument Analysis: Regifting for Distance Learning

Created by

Tracee Orman

Argument Analysis: Regifting - a winter holiday activity now updated with a shareable Google Slides version for distance learning!A complete mini-unit for analyzing nonfiction text, practicing speaking and listening skills, and writing an argument essay complete with original data graphs. Students will analyze both sides of the regifting argument, then write their own arguments for or against regifting. Includes an anticipatory activity, articles, comprehension and critical-thinking questions (d

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Grades:

6th - 11th, Staff

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Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.7.2

, RI.7.6

, RI.7.8

, RI.8.2

, RI.8.6

...

Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle

American Presidents 1 Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

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Presidents' Day, Products For TpT Sellers, Social Studies - History

This is the first of 3 sets of American Presidents. This set is also available as part of the American Presidents Mega Bundle. The Mega Bundle contains all of the US Presidents. Presidents included in this set are: Abraham Lincoln George Washington Bill Clinton Dwight D Eisenhower Ronald Reagan Woodrow Wilson Franklin D Roosevelt John F Kennedy Theodore Roosevelt Harry Truman Thomas Jefferson Barack Obama 24 images (12 in color and the same 12 in B&W) This set contains all of the image

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PreK - 5th, Staff

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Abraham Lincoln Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

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Presidents' Day, Products For TpT Sellers, Social Studies - History

This is a set of images based on the life of Abraham Lincoln. The images in this set are: his hat, his dog, books and candlelight, his wife, log cabin and 3 sons.Color and B&W imagesImages saved at 300dpi in PNG files.For personal or commercial use.CLICK HERE for TERMS OF USEThis is a zip file. Before purchasing, please check that you are able to open zip files and ensure that your zip opening software is updated.Please ensure that you scroll all the way to the bottom of the folder to retrie

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Grades:

PreK - 5th, Staff

Types:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Jack the Ripper: Tone & Bias in the Media Coverage of this Infamous Murder Case

Created by

Bespoke ELA

Jack the Ripper. One of the most notorious serial killers of all time. And he was never caught. There are over 100 theories about his identity. If you're looking for a high-interest nonfiction topic to get your students interested in analyzing nonfiction, this is it! This activity has two parts. The first parts takes students through an exercise of identifying tone in a news article written about Jack the Ripper. There are four articles in this part of this lesson that all come from The L

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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

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CCSS:

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Also included in: The Ultimate Crime Bundle- Criminals, Serial Podcast, Lizzie Borden, & MORE!

February Clipart {Valentine's Day Clipart, Groundhog Day, President's Day}

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Holidays/Seasonal, Presidents' Day, Valentine's Day

This set is packed with images for holidays and themes in the month of February. If you are looking for a variety of images- this is the set for you!58 total images (35 vibrant, colored images, 23 BW versions)All images are saved as PNG formats with transparent backgrounds.*This set is part of my MONTHS OF THE YEAR BUNDLE! Check out this bundle at a discounted price!IMAGES INCLUDE:- Abraham Lincoln bust- Mardi Gras beads (various colors)- birthday cake- Black History Month topper- boy with heart

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PreK - 5th, Staff

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Also included in: Months of the Year Clipart Bundle {Spring Kids, St. Patrick's, Valentine Clipart

George Washington Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

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Presidents' Day, Products For TpT Sellers, Social Studies - History

This is a collection of images based on the life of George Washington. The images included in this set are: George Washington and his wife, George as a young boy, in his job as a surveyor, making a speech, his wig, on a horse, Mount Vernon and the first flag. Images saved at 300dpi in PNG files. For personal or commercial use. Download preview for TOU. ©Educlips 2014 Follow Educlips on Facebook Follow Educlips on Instagram Keywords: president, america, american, political, politics, presiden

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Grades:

PreK - 12th, Staff

Types:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature

Three Little Pigs Fairy Tale Fable Story Clip Art

Created by

Whimsy Clips

This Three Little Pigs clip art set is great for fairytale stories, retell, sequencing and more. Create your own Three Little Pigs scenes with one of the three included backgrounds.You will receive 52 high-quality image files, which includes 26 color images and 26 black & white images in 300dpi png.This set is part of a larger Fables and Fairy Tales Clip Art BundleThis set includes:(2) Indoor backgroundsForest backgroundBoiling waterBoiling water with lidBrick houseWolf in chimney of brick h

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PreK - 5th, Staff

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Also included in: Fables and Fairy Tales Story Clip Art Bundle

George Washington Clipart - Presidents Day Clipart {Creative Clips Clipart}

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Presidents' Day, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

This 30-image set is all about George Washington! Included are 15 vibrant, colored images and 15 black and white versions. Images include: - George Washington (standing) - George Washington bust - George Washington face - George Washington frame - George Washington crossing river - George Washington on horse - horse - George Washington surveying - Martha Washington - Martha Washington face - dollar bill - quarter - Washington monument - Mount Vernon - Virginia All images come in png formats wi

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PreK - 6th, Staff

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Also included in: Presidents' Day Clipart Bundle {Creative Clips Clipart}

ELA Close Reading Bundle: 60+ Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

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Back to School, Close Reading, English Language Arts

Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of thematic and seasonal close reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies all year long.This bundle includes 10 monthly/seasonal units, each with 5 high-interest passages with accompanying worksheet of comprehension questions. Multiple genres are covered every month, including fictional narratives, informational text, expository text, fables, poems,

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Grades:

4th - 7th, Staff

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.10

...

Presidents Day Coloring Book {Made by Creative Clips Clipart}

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Presidents' Day, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

This 9-page coloring book includes a cover and 8 unique coloring pages. These pages focus on George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and USA symbols. Use these pages for early finishers, indoor recess, parties, writing prompts and more! This coloring book is included in my CREATIVE CLIPS COLORING BOOK BUNDLE 1. If you have purchased that discounted bundle, you already own this! This product is for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others. Check out my other color

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PreK - 12th, Staff

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Anne Gardner's Reading Resources

First Grade Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions: Levels E & F (RTI +)

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This reading comprehension packet is designed to help students work toward the goals of carefully reading Levels E and F text and thoughtfully answering comprehension questions.This resource is set up as a Perfect Pairing for TpT School Access (the subscription program specifically for schools). The passages are generally appropriate for use in the fall of first grade. To provide flexibility, for use in distance learning and/or a classroom setting, the following options are offered:1) A link fo

Subjects:

Close Reading, Informational Text, Reading

Grades:

1st, Staff

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Homeschool Curricula, Guided Reading Books

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.10

, RI.1.1

, RF.1.4

, RF.1.4a

End of Year Countdown: Famous Last Lines {Distance Learning Compatible}

Created by

Mud and Ink Teaching

Keep your energy and momentum going through the end of the year with this interactive, fun new twist on a last day of school countdown: famous last lines. The end of the year is the perfect time to analyze and discuss CONCLUSIONS and ENDINGS, so why not look at some of the most carefully crafted last lines from novels and films? Starting with 20 school days remaining, lead your class (or, better yet, choose a student!) through a quick activity each day as they rip off one piece of the chain,

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Close Reading, End of Year, English Language Arts

Grades:

7th - 12th, Staff

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas

Also included in: End of Year Activity Bundle for Secondary ELA

Thomas Jefferson Clip Art Set {Educlips Clipart}

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Presidents' Day, Products For TpT Sellers, U.S. History

This is a set of images connected with Thomas Jefferson The images included in this set are: Jefferson, declaration of independence, wife, Thomas as a boy, Lewis and Clark, Louisiana Purchase map, TJ on coin, memorial. Monticello, and signs. This set contains the images shown: 30 images. 15 color and the same 15 in B&W. Images saved at 300dpi in PNG files. For personal or commercial use. CLICK HERE for TERMS OF USE ©Educlips LLC 2014 Follow Educlips on Facebook Follow Educlips on Instagr

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PreK - 12th, Staff

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FEBRUARY Directed Drawings: Valentine {Made by Creative Clips Clipart}

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Presidents' Day, Valentine's Day

This bundle includes 6 unique directed drawings, each with 15+ pages of differentiated writing formats and visual directions. *This pack is part of my DIRECTED DRAWINGS MONTHLY GROWING BUNDLE! Check out this bundle at a discounted price!With a variety of formats, these directed drawings are easy to implement in your classroom, whether as an independent center, morning work or whole group.Drawings Include:- Valentine Bud- George Washington- Abraham Lincoln- Love Monster- groundhog- robot**This pr

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1st - 5th, Staff

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By TpT Sellers for TpT Sellers

One Pager Templates & Rubric Bundle: 70+ Digital & PDF | Any Subject End of Year

Created by

The Middle Ground

This DITIGAL & PRINT Ultra Bundle includes 70+ templates and an all-purpose rubric! It works for all subjects in a range of activities: literary analysis, history study guides, science notes, concept mapping, and more! .PDF & editable Google Slides (w/2 video tutorials on how to add text.)What you get:- 70+ blank templates in a variety of designs (.PDF and Google Slides)40+ blank graphics for any subject8 cell phone templates for any subject bonus set11 comics templates for any subject b

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

Paraphrasing Practice Task Cards

Created by

English with Ease

60 Inspirational Quotes to practice paraphrasing every day! Task cards, PowerPoint slides, Google slides and answer key included. Perfect for distance learning!Perfect English bell ringer or task card activity for middle or high school students to strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and paraphrase skills for CCSS-aligned reading and writing standards. Don't stress about creating engaging English Bell Ringers or Reading & Writing Activities to strengthen comprehension. Use these 60 in

Subjects:

Character Education, Close Reading, Reading

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards

Also included in: English Bell Ringers for Middle School and High School

ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 6

Created by

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core

Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 6These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to offer a print and go sub plan solution for middle school ELA teachers. No additional books or companion materials are needed!This resource includes:• A high-interest reader’s theater script • Reader Response Questions• Context Clue Word Work• Summary Stra

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Grades:

4th - 7th, Staff

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Printables, Scripts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.5

, RL.5.1

...

Also included in: ELA Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for Middle School

Abraham Lincoln Clipart {Creative Clips Clipart}

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Holidays/Seasonal, Presidents' Day, Social Studies - History

This 32-image set is lots of images of Abraham Lincoln and artifacts from his life! (32 total images: 16 vibrant, colored images, 16 black and white versions) Images include: - Abraham Lincoln standing - Abraham writing at desk - Abraham face (two versions- with and without hat) - hat - log - ax - log cabin - five dollar bill - Lincoln Memorial - penny - Mary Todd Lincoln - Mary Todd Lincoln face - Kentucky state - Abraham Lincoln frame - open book Check out these related clipart sets! GEOR

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Grades:

PreK - 5th, Staff

Types:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature

Also included in: Presidents' Day Clipart Bundle {Creative Clips Clipart}

The American Dream- Langston Hughes "I Too Sing America" and Walt Whitman

Created by

Tee is for Teacher

This product focuses on the theme of "The American Dream." It includes the following: ~The full poem from Langston Hughes- "I Too Sing America" ~ The full poem from Walt Whitman- "I Hear America Singing" ~ Annotation Strategies on the poem ~PARCC Aligned/ Common Core Aligned Questions for "I Too Sing America ~PARCC Aligned/ Common Core Aligned Questions for "I Hear America Singing" ~Two Writing Prompts f you like this product, you would LOVE these products in my store: Figurative Language Han

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Grades:

6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

October and Halloween Close Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

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Close Reading, English Language Arts, Halloween

Do your students need more close reading work to practice their reading comprehension skills? This bundle of October and Halloween close reading passages is the perfect tool to learn and implement close reading strategies.Included in this 16-page resource:• Inspiration and Directions for Use• What is Close Reading?• Close Reading Strategies• The Harvest Moon: Fictional Narrative (1080L)• Pumpkin Harvesting: Informational Text (1300L)• Costume Shirts Made Easy: Expository Text (1000L)• To the Bul

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Grades:

4th - 7th, Staff

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.4.4

, RL.4.10

, RL.5.1

, RL.5.4

, RL.5.10

...

Also included in: ELA Close Reading Bundle: 60+ Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

President Posters - Includes all 46 Presidents - Available in Two Sizes

Created by

OldMarket

These Presidential wall Cards display all 46 presidents. Use them in class projects or display them on the wall. You will receive two pdf files - 1 - 46 page pdf file, images measuring 8.5" x 11", one to a page and 1 - 23 page pdf file, images measuring 5.5" x 8.5", two to a page. All pdf files are printable on 8.5" x 11" size paper. They include all 46 presidents (2 for Grover Cleveland). Each poster has a picture of the president, what number they are and the years they were in office. Ter

Subjects:

Graphic Arts, Presidents' Day, U.S. History

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

January and New Year's Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions

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