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2nd grade close reading thematic unit plans
Holidays Around the World Christmas Research Project - with Digital Resources
❄️ Explore Holidays Around the World with this comprehensive bundle, featuring a lapbook, stunning slides with real photos, and informative research fact sheets. Discover the diverse celebrations and traditions in 20+ countries, including Christmas in the USA, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, England, France, Germany, and many more. ❄️The Holidays Around the World Lapbook Bundle offers: 5 informative slides for each of the 20 countries, featuring real photos Engaging flip books to delve into each country's ho
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Monthly and Seasonal Crafts & Projects Bundle - Lapbooks All Year
Landforms Close Reading
***For a Goggle Classroom version of this product, click here!Close Reading: Landforms- This 66 page product contains 12 landform-themed nonfiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each landform has a cover page with a definition, close reading article in color + black/white, and comprehension sheet. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following topics:-plateau-plains-mountain-coast-canyon-valley
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1st - 4th
Christmas Around the World Lapbook and Close Reading Passages
45+ pages of activities for the following countries listed below. Pack includes a file folder lapbook, Lexile leveled close reading passages for each country with accompanying comprehension questions, writing activities, graphic organizers, mentor text suggestions and crafts. Enjoy! FranceItalyRussiaMexicoBrazilGermanyAmerica
Grades:
2nd - 5th
All About Reindeer Unit - Reindeer Crafts, Writing, Nonfiction Texts & More
Are you looking for a kindergarten or first grade unit all about reindeer? Check out this set of reindeer nonfiction texts, crafts, writing templates & more! These activities are perfect for engaging students during the month of December.Learn all about reindeer with the following activities:Reindeer full-color informational text with real picturesReindeer full-color vocabulary cardsLinks to four videos with reindeer facts and real video footage or reindeerChit Chat messages in color and in
Grades:
K - 2nd
Christmas Crafts & Holidays Around The World Bundle + Flip Books + BONUS GIFT
We are thrilled to introduce our Holidays Around The World Bundle designed to bring the magic of Christmas and other holiday celebrations into your classroom. This resource is a fantastic opportunity for your students to embark on a cultural journey and learn about holiday traditions from around the world.The Holidays Around The World Bundle currently includes: GermanySwedenNetherlandsUnited States of America & Canada (now combined)ItalyFranceEnglandAustraliaLas PosadasHanukkahKwanzaaChinese
Grades:
K - 2nd
Plants Unit
This plants unit is perfect for spring!Are you teaching about plants in your classroom? This pack has EVERYTHING you need to teach about the plant life cycle, plant needs, and how to plant a seed.Here are the activities that I have included in this pack:Word cardsDefinition cards2 posters (color and black & white)3 read alouds:- Plant Life Cycle- Plant Needs- How To Plant A Seed3 Close reads with comprehension questions3 Reading comprehension pages (for emergent readers)Posters – fill in the
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Nonfiction Units BUNDLE
Holidays Around the World Research Fact Sheets & Questions | with Diwali
Teach your students about how other countries celebrate the Christmas season through these Christmas Around the World Research Fact Sheets. Digital and printable fact sheets and question pages are included.IMPORTANT: These fact sheets were designed to accompany a Holidays Around the World Lapbook which is available as a bundle at a discount price.Click here for the Holidays Around the World BundleThe countries/celebrations included in this bundle:-USA-Hanukkah-Kwanzaa-Englad-France-Germany-Rus
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Rainforest Close Reading
Close Reading: Rainforest- This 68 page product contains 10 rainforest-themed non-fiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following topics:
-toucan
-sloth
-tree frog
-jaguar
-blue morpho butterfly
-anaconda
-monkey
-boa constrictor
-crocodile
-iguana
Anchor charts to better explain close reading are also included.
I introduce the product with examples of ho
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Balloons Over Broadway Book Companion and Virtual Field Trip Bundle
Balloons Over Broadway Book Companion and Virtual Field Trip BundleBuckle up and head to NYC for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! This virtual field trip covers the history of the Thanksgiving Day Parade- from the Wondertown Windows to the behind the scenes of the magnificent parade that is broadcasted all over the world today! This virtual field trip will start by giving your students some hints as to where they will be traveling. Students will make predictions. Students will access prior kn
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K - 5th
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Weather
***WEATHER***
I have always loved teaching my kids about the weather . This is one of my most favorite resources to supplement our weather learning! These tried and true activities are engaging and hands-on...a sure-fire way to get your kids excited about learning all things weather related!
What is included in this resource?
Jam-packed with vocabulary cards & visual anchors, this 228 page resource includes 4 non-fiction books about weather that can be printed or shown on your whiteboa
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Grades:
K - 2nd
All About Bees and Pollinators- A Nonfiction Unit
This is a comprehensive nonfiction unit about bees and pollinators. The pack mainly focuses on bees, but has some information about butterflies, bats and hummingbirds as pollinators. This pack includes reading passages, graphic organizers, writing resources and many other goodies for your insect studies. Check out the preview for some samples.Here is what is included:*Reading passages on: -What is a Pollinator? -All About Bees -Here Comes the Queen -Worker Bees -Drone Bees -All in
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Also included in: Nonfiction Bundle
SUMMER OLYMPICS Close Reading Pack K, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade
SUMMER OLYMPICS Reading Comprehension Passages and Text-Dependent Questions. Fun NONFICTION text! Great for small group instruction and Reading & Writing centers! This Close Reading Pack is great for differentiating instruction for Elementary students. Close Reading is my favorite thing! Students need explicit instruction and practice with finding evidence in text in order to answer text-dependent questions.These mini lessons teach students to go back to the text in a thoughtful, careful an
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K - 3rd
Read and Write About Folktales, Fables and Fairy Tales 2nd and 3rd Grade
Teach the similarities and differences in folktales: fairy tales, fables, tall tales and legends. Use for close reading or guided reading lessons with a focus on Retell Determine Moral Compare and Contrast Write Your own Folktale The unit can be taught as individual topics or taught as a whole. Activities supplement your classroom instruction while while students learn to compare and contrast two fairy tales from two different cultures. (RL2.9) Additional lessons focus on retelling folktales
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2nd - 3rd
Emergency Sub Plans for 5 Days!
Emergency Sub Plans! Have you ever had an emergency and had to be out for a few days with no sub plans made!? The panic in that situation is too much to handle. I created this emergency sub plan packet to lay out a weeks worth of work for my students. I also included important pages that give information to the substitute that could be prepped at the beginning of the year. This packet has been an absolute life saver to me and I no longer feel stressed when I have to take an emergency sub day!
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Ocean Life /Sea Unit | Distance Learning
Ocean Life Unit:Ocean lIfe is such a fun topic!! If you are teaching a Ocean Life theme this month you are going to LOVE this ocean life unit!As an Early Years teacher myself, I have created activities and lessons that can be differentiated to suit the various abilities in your class. I have taken the hard work out of altering lessons to suit your support and extension groups!**Please note, this product is included in my THEMATIC UNITS BUNDLE**CHECK OUT WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PACK IN MORE DETAI
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Thematic Units Bundle {Early Years Integrated Units} | Distance Learning
Ocean Animals | A Nonfiction Unit
Ocean Animals & Sea Creatures - A Nonfiction UnitAre you teaching about ocean animals in your classroom? This pack has EVERYTHING you need to teach about the following animals:* Seahorses* Sharks * Sea Turtles * Octopus * Clown Fish * Dolphins ⭐For each of the 6 animals, you get:Vocabulary/Definition cardsNon-fiction ocean animal booksClose reading passages with comprehension questionsShorter passages with comprehension questionsResearch graphic organizersSequence writingVenn diagrams Class
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Nonfiction Units BUNDLE
Rainforest Animals Nonfiction Close Reading Unit for Kindergarten & First Grade
This HUGE nonfiction unit is truly the only resource you need to teach your primary students about the rainforest and rainforest animals!This unit is organized into 6 topics: the rainforest, sloths, spider monkeys,giant anteaters, harpy eagles and toucans.There are 3 informational text articles provided for each topic (18 articles total). These articles can be used as individual close reading texts or can be put together to make a complete book. High quality photographs engage students and en
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Close Reading | Kindergarten & First Grade | HUGE Bundle
Reading Comprehension Classroom Transformation | Super Mario
Have you ever wanted to engage your students by transforming your room into a one-of-a-kind learning experience, but didn't know where to start? Well, look no further! This kit has everything you need to complete a successful room transformation with ease.What's Included:4 levels that students will need to complete focusing on: main idea & details, vocabulary & context clues, and text structureSet up and direction sheets for every level Bonus enrichment math activityParent supply donatio
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Arctic Antarctic Polar Animals Nonfiction Reading
Polar animals of the Arctic and Antarctic: I created this mini-unit to use in my classroom as a supplement to the many books and activities I already had. The unit is a great resource when you're looking for something smaller than a full unit.
This resource contains a set of full-color informational pages about
8 different polar animals: polar bear, seal, penguin, lemming, puffin, musk ox, walrus and humpback whale. There is a fact sheet to fill in and a question sheet for each animal.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Black History Month Differentiated Close Reading Unit
This Black History Month biography unit will introduce your students to 12 influential African Americans throughout different times in American history. This unit is designed to maximize student success since every article is offered in three levels of text and vocabulary complexity. The differentiation is done for you!
This is the perfect way to introduce your students to the contributions that African Americans have made in the areas of science, literature, politics, art, entertainment, educ
Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: Black History Month Biography BUNDLE
ARTISTS ALL YEAR Famous Artists Close Reading and Artist Studies
This bundle of 11 Famous artist studies is a great way to incorporate art into your primary classroom!I have always found it challenging to make the time for art lessons, but not anymore. I have created this resource to help you integrate art across academic areas.Each resource includes a packet cover, artist biography, vocabulary page, close reading questions, writing paper, and 14 pages of printable artwork to study the artist. This resource is great for whole class reading lessons, reading gr
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
Nonfiction Units BUNDLE
Nonfiction unitsThese 9 nonfiction units are sure to motivate ALL your students! Each unit is filled with beautiful pictures and important information. Your students will learn new vocabulary words and fun facts. They will also work on fun writing activities. Here are some activities that you will find in these nonfiction units:* Read alouds* Posters* Close reads* Comprehension activities* Mini books* Vocabulary activities* Definition cards* Writing activities:- KWL- Venn diagrams- Are, Have, Ca
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K - 3rd
Baseball Classroom Transformation and Theme Day
This is the perfect way to work on reading and math content while having FUN in the classroom. Have you been wanting to try a room transformation, but didn't know where to start? This is perfect for GYTO's Rock Your School!Included in this resource are:a reading graphic organizer that can be used with any booka close read article (4 pages) with comprehension activity2 options of fact & opinionaddition (making ten) activityWord problems (w/ answer key and self-checking system)Real-life thinki
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Oceans of Fun: 2nd - 3rd Grade Nonfiction Reading Passages and Comprehension
These ocean-themed nonfiction reading passages will pair perfectly with your thematic ocean unit! This packet includes 11 interesting and current ocean topics that students can read on a 2nd-3rd grade level. They have real photographs to support comprehension, they include read and respond follow up sheets, fun fact boxes, and graphic organizers. Your students will love learning facts about the vast and mysterious ocean, ocean animals, ocean habitats, and current events that involve the ocean.
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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