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Close reading Common Core W.3.1b lessons
The Three Little Pigs vs. Mr. A. Wolf (Three-Week Opinion Writing Unit)
In this three-week writing unit, students will read both sides of the Three Little Pigs tale and analyze the different points of view. They will form their own opinion of who is innocent and defend their argument with evidence from the text. This experience gives them the opportunity to practice these important opinion-writing skills using familiar and entertaining texts.This unit includes detailed lesson plans to guide your teaching, graphic organizers to walk students through the opinion-writi
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â All PBL, Research, and Writing Units! (Benchmark Advance)
Turk and Runt Activities Beyond the Text
Turk and Runt ActivitiesIf your students love the book, "Turk and Runt" by Lisa Wheeler, they will love these Turk and Runt activities that are specifically built to complement this fun Thanksgiving story! This unit includes digital Turk and Runt Activities that are perfect for your distance learning classroom. This Turk and Runt Activities unit is designed to save you time while helping you build your students' reading comprehension as they learn to look Beyond the Text (TM) This Turk and Runt
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Reading Activities Beyond the Text All Year Bundle
Thanksgiving Reading & Writing Activities Unit for November
Want to provide thematic activities for your upper elementary students during the week of Thanksgiving, but also want students to practice important reading, writing, and vocabulary skills? I’ve got you covered! This Thanksgiving Activities Mini Unit includes up to five days of lesson plans for your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. There are multiple ways to use this resource beyond whole group instruction - including with your remedial or extension small groups, in centers or stations, and as a
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Summer Reading Passages Rabbit Life Cycle & Adaptations Informational Text
Are you looking for summer reading passages with comprehension questions? Rabbit Life Cycle and Adaptations: Students will learn all about rabbits and how they are adapted to survive in their habitat. Students will love these high-interest reading passages on rabbits, life cycle and adaptations. Both behavioral and structural adaptations will be discussed. Great for a spring reading activity! Let your students see the growth of baby rabbits for two weeks! I had the unique opportunity to phot
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in:Â 3rd Grade NGSS Life Science Curriculum at Science Lessons and Activities
Earth Day ELA Activities - Reading Comprehension Passages Questions & Writing
Looking to incorporate school holidays while also practicing important nonfiction reading skills in your Upper Elementary classroom? With this Earth Day Close Reading Activities Kit, you can do both! And because the entire resource is low prep print and go, you’ll have an entire week of ELA lessons ready in no time! WHAT’S INSIDE:✔ 5 Days Of Teaching Plans✔ 3 Leveled Versions Of An Original Nonfiction Passage (Perfect For Differentiation!)✔ 3 Close Reading Practices✔ 3 Writing Response Promp
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3rd - 5th
Valentines Day Reading & Writing Activities - History of Chocolate
Need Valentine's Day activities for your third, fourth, or fifth grade classroom? What better topic to teach during Valentine’s week than chocolate? This printable mini unit provides your students with a history of chocolate while practicing close reading skills, writing responses, vocabulary, and more. There are more than enough low to no-prep resources to fill a week worth reading and writing lessons in your classroom. And it works extremely well as an emergency sub plan resource. Perfect for
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â Valentines Day Reading & Writing Activities - Chocolate Unit BUNDLE
Picture Walk Strategy | Reading Comprehension Tool | RL 3.7 Third Grade
Introducing the Picture Walk Strategy, an innovative reading tool from the Children's Literacy Initiative that helps early readers make sense of unfamiliar books! This comprehensive strategy teaches readers how to use visual cues to see the story in front of them. Not only does it point out important text features, but it also helps children become familiar with new or challenging vocabulary. With the Picture Walk Strategy, your students will benefit from enhanced comprehension, increased intere
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3rd - 5th
Book Review Opinion Writing: Grades 2,3,4,5-Fun,Engaging, No Prep Lesson
What are some books you have read that you strongly liked? What are some books that you strongly disliked? Everyone has opinions about what they read. Writing a book review is a way to share your opinions about a book.
A book review has these features:
It states the writer's opinion about the book.
It provides a short summary of the book.
It gives clear reasons that support the writer's opinion.
It often ends with a recommendation to readers.
This lesson teaches students how to write a book
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2nd - 5th
Understanding Memorial Day Reading and Questions
This reading activity is to inform elementary school students with an overview of the significance of Memorial Day. It explains why Memorial Day is important, its historical background, the heroes it commemorates, and the traditions associated with the holiday. This activity also includes five comprehension questions to ensure that students have grasped the key concepts discussed. It emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. military while e
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1st - 6th, Higher Education, Adult Education
What's Your Opinion
Opinion Writing Mini UnitIf you are anything like me, I always find teaching writing to be one of the hardest subjects! My students are like snails when it comes to completing their writing! One of the most powerful tools I have found in getting my students excited about writing is to find topics that are current and interesting to them. Just like adults, they need topics that spark interest and opinions!In this mini unit, What's Your Opinion, you'll find passages on the following topics:Should
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2nd - 3rd
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Christopher Columbus Point of View Reading and Writing Bundle
This fourth grade close reading and writing bundle features 10 days of standards aligned and ready to use materials on the Christopher Columbus and Native Americans. In this mini unit, students focus on point of view to determine what is Christopher Columbus’ point of view on the Native Americans and did Christopher Columbus believe that he was HELPING or HURTING the Native Americans. In doing so, students build upon their skills of analyzing and gathering information.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Writing a Book Review, K-3, using WATERMELON SEED
This complete lesson includes links to a video recording of a picture book, Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli, a screen-ready class anchor chart, and printable copies of a student graphic organizer and template for drafting a review. It provides young writers with practice in the kind of thinking that is a lifelong skill--identifying reasons for our opinions and backing them up with specific examples.
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K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Writing a Book Review, K-3, using WATERMELON SEED (BUNDLE)
Iroquois Tribe Close Reading and Writing
This third-fifth grade close reading and writing bundle features 10 days of standards aligned and ready to use materials on the the Iroquois tribe. In this mini unit, students focus on how the Iroquois tribe is governed and how their government reflected in their symbols and traditions. In doing so, students build upon their skills of analyzing and gathering information.
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3rd - 5th
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Skeletons Aren't Scary book and extension activities (Bible) freebie
Skeletons Aren’t Scary is a 24 page book with a 10 page addendum with additional activities, resources, writing assignments. One page shows a skeleton with a hint regarding the animal. Readers make educated guesses about what animal is depicted. The following page shows and talks about the answer. This Bible-based version is appropriate for grades 1-3. A secular version should be available in May 2024.Check out other freebies and related productsBible bingo bundle freebieIrish Fairy Tales and Fo
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-1
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