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Elementary reading thematic unit plans for SMART Notebook

Preview of Common Core Reading: The Cherokee Story of "The First Strawberries"

Common Core Reading: The Cherokee Story of "The First Strawberries"

You will need SMART Notebook software to use this file. This SMART Board presentation is a week-long unit (4 days of activities) focusing on the Cherokee legend of the first strawberries. This unit focuses upon Joseph Bruchac's book, "The First Strawberries: A Cherokee Story." Common Core Standards addressed in this unit include: RL2.1, RL2.2, RL2.7, RL2.9. Students will also learn about choosing books: by a favorite author or by a purpose for reading. These slides can be printed and copied
Preview of The Polar Express SMART Notebook

The Polar Express SMART Notebook

Created by
Teresa Lewis
UPDATED 12-7-13: I attached the pdf file for you to make printing easier. I also updated some fonts and borders. Finally, I added a vocabulary graphic organizer (The Frayer Model) to make the vocabulary more rigorous. This product is a SMART Notebook file that includes my Polar Express Common Core Unit. THE FILE IS ATTACHED SO YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE THE PDF FILE SEPARATELY. The unit contains five days of activities to accompany the book "The Polar Express" by Chris Van Allsburg. The
Preview of Back to School Calendar File

Back to School Calendar File

Beginning of the year calendar smartboard file that features August, days of the week, months of the year, songs, number of days in school, money, tally marks and patterning. A must have for back to school! Notebook software need to use this file.
Preview of People in Our Neighborhood (Community Helpers SmartBoard Book with Sounds!)

People in Our Neighborhood (Community Helpers SmartBoard Book with Sounds!)

This interactive SmartBoard book with sounds is a great way to introduce your community helpers unit. It features the different community helpers (doctor, teacher, firefighter, police officer, baker, grocer, and mailman) and what they do to help the community. This is a repetitive text that focuses on the vocabulary words "help", "people", and "neighborhood" on each page. Students can touch the community helper on the SmartBoard and hear the sounds associated with their job!!! It's a fun a
Preview of Our Five Senses During the Winter (Interactive SmartBoard Book with Sounds!)

Our Five Senses During the Winter (Interactive SmartBoard Book with Sounds!)

This interactive SmartBoard book is perfect for the winter season! Students can touch the picture to hear the sounds and music associated with what they sense in the winter. Students will learn the five senses of hearing, seeing, touching, smelling, and tasting throughout this book.
Preview of Just Calendars Bundled for Smart Board

Just Calendars Bundled for Smart Board

All of our calendar files have been bundled for the entire school year...August through May. Every month has the calendar and a page for changing the day of the week.A must have for back to school! Notebook software for Smart Board needed to use this file.
Preview of Peter and the Wolf - A Musical Adventure (SMARTBOARD/NOTEBOOK Edition)

Peter and the Wolf - A Musical Adventure (SMARTBOARD/NOTEBOOK Edition)

My request for Peter and the Wolf clip art finally came to fruition! Thanks to Educlips/Educasong for hearing my plea and coming through for me and several other music teachers!! We can't thank you enough!! Naturally, I couldn't wait to release a product with these adorable new pieces, SOOO, here it is!!! This SMART NOTEBOOK EDITION of the beloved classic story of Peter and the Wolf will be sure to jump out at your students from the beginning of the story! A short composer BIO, an instrument to
Preview of Fantasy Book Club Unit - Smartboard

Fantasy Book Club Unit - Smartboard

This Smartboard presentation can be used to supplement and guide a fantasy book club unit in reading. The Smartboard introduces the genre of fantasy/science fiction and lays out the expectations for book clubs. Students will also be making a "strategy log" to track their progress as they read. The focus of this unit is on comprehension skills so there are lessons on making connections, visualizing, determining importance, quote analysis, synthesis, and questioning. Please rate me and "like" my
Preview of Social Justice S.L.A.M. Reading Response Unit, Smartboard & PDF

Social Justice S.L.A.M. Reading Response Unit, Smartboard & PDF

A BEST seller! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recently updated to include BOTH SMARTboard presentation and PDF unit handouts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ About the Unit: As teachers we have many jobs! One is to teach and prepare our students, and the other is to inspire! Too often the second is put aside, as we get our students ready for standardized testing. I design
Preview of All About Summer (An Interactive SmartBoard Activity that includes sounds!)

All About Summer (An Interactive SmartBoard Activity that includes sounds!)

This comprehensive interactive SmartBoard activity is all about summer! Students can answer questions about the summer season using the picture symbol choices provided in the activity. This SmartBoard activity includes colorful visuals and sounds!
Preview of Understanding Characters SmartBoard Unit Plan 3rd Grade Standards Aligned

Understanding Characters SmartBoard Unit Plan 3rd Grade Standards Aligned

Created by
Miss Czarnecki
This unit plan is meant to be taught throughout a week of instruction or at your own pace. It is aligned to teach students how to interpret and understand characters by what they say and do in a story. It is filled with interactive lesson and activities. The 20 page SmartBoard lesson was created using Smart Notebook. The pages are as follows: 1. Title page with lesson objections, "I can" statements, and lesson notes. 2. An interactive activity that opens the lesson; the hook. 3-5. Three pages
Preview of PERSONAL NARRATIVE COMPLETE UNIT WITH LITERATURE AS INSPIRATION FOR SMARTBOARD

PERSONAL NARRATIVE COMPLETE UNIT WITH LITERATURE AS INSPIRATION FOR SMARTBOARD

Created by
Miss Creativity
Personal Narrative Writing Unit (about 2-3 weeks) Grades 2,3,4 but can be adapted for older or younger grades EACH LESSON INCLUDES A LEARNING OBJECTIVE! This Unit incorporates the use of literature as inspiration for writing our personal narrative. It's created for a 2nd or 3rd grade Personal Narrative writing Unit. Each day requires: *reading a book *teacher models a graphic organizer *students complete their own organizer *short paragraphs written for each organizer Skills touched upon in
Preview of THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS - SMARTboard Activity

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATIONS - SMARTboard Activity

Created by
Apple Adventures
The Thanksgiving Celebrations - Then and Now SMARTboard Activity is a FUN way to celebrateThanksgiving Day with your primary students. THEN AND NOW: This is an excellent resource to provide your young students with an understanding of how the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated Thanksgiving long ago and how we celebrate Thanksgiving today. The CREATIVE AND SEASONAL activity includes seasonal words, age-appropriate information regarding Thanksgiving, critical thinking questions, a "Then an
Preview of Our Five Senses during the Holidays (Interactive SmartBoard Book with Sounds!)

Our Five Senses during the Holidays (Interactive SmartBoard Book with Sounds!)

This is a festive and interactive SmartBoard read aloud with sounds and music! Students will love to touch the pictures to hear the music associated with the holiday season. They will also learn the core vocabulary words of what they see, hear, smell, touch, and taste during the December holidays.
Preview of Summer "Wh" Questions (Interactive SmartBoard Activity)

Summer "Wh" Questions (Interactive SmartBoard Activity)

This summer "wh" questions SmartBoard activity goes along with the Summer book read aloud. Students can answer comprehension questions about the summer season by tapping on the correct image. The images have sound and are animated! This SmartBoard activity has a lot of colorful visuals and sounds that students can enjoy.
Preview of Common Core ENVIRONMENT Thematic Unit for Reader's Workshop

Common Core ENVIRONMENT Thematic Unit for Reader's Workshop

This is a week long unit for Reader's Workshop on the thematic unit of the ENVIRONMENT and its impact on TREE life cycles. This unit uses: "Someday a Tree†(by Eve Bunting), "The Lorax†(by Dr. Suess), "Be a Friend to Trees," and any (grade appropriate) informational book about tree life cycles. All of the activities on the slides are related to the common core curriculum. You can print the slides for students to use as a recording sheet, or I also sell full copies of each of these record
Preview of Frogs ELA Grade 3 Module 2A Unit 2

Frogs ELA Grade 3 Module 2A Unit 2

Created by
Module Mania
Let this interactive smartboard unit guide your instruction and make your life easier! There are multiple slides for each lesson in Unit 2A. The I Can statements, graphic organizers, articles, poems, text dependent questions... are all included. The key parts of the lessons are highlighted to make instruction much easier and engage your students!
Preview of how full is your bucket? kindness lesson SMART board presentation
Preview of "All About Me" Common Core Aligned Math and Literacy Unit - SMARTBOARD EDITION

"All About Me" Common Core Aligned Math and Literacy Unit - SMARTBOARD EDITION

Created by
Miss Bee
THIS UNIT PLAN IS DESIGNED FOR SMARTBOARDS, USING SMART NOTEBOOK 10 This 74-page Math and Literacy Unit Plan helps kids learn and think about themselves. The unit is aligned with Common Core State Standards, and includes several activities with instructions and printables. You get... - several reading and writing activities - graphing activities - crafts - a sing-along song - an original reader template for students - a family coat of arms project - poetry activities - geometry activities - a
Preview of Halloween Book (Core Vocabulary SmartBoard Read Aloud with Sounds!)

Halloween Book (Core Vocabulary SmartBoard Read Aloud with Sounds!)

This Halloween SmartBoard book is filled with interactive sounds. Perfect for the Halloween season! Students also practice core vocabulary throughout the reading. Touch the picture and animation to hear the Halloween music and sounds!
Preview of Common Core Butterfly Life Cycle Reader's Workshop Thematic Unit

Common Core Butterfly Life Cycle Reader's Workshop Thematic Unit

This is a week long unit for Reader's Workshop on the thematic unit of BUTTERFLY life cycles. This unit uses Eve Bunting's, "Butterfly House," and any (grade appropriate) informational book about butterflies. All of the activities on the slides are related to the common core curriculum. You can print the slides for students to use as a recording sheet, or I also sell full copies of each of these recording sheets you see on the slides. There is also a week long Writer's Workshop SMART present
Preview of Superheroes Book (SmartBoard Read Aloud with Sounds!)

Superheroes Book (SmartBoard Read Aloud with Sounds!)

This highly engaging and interactive Superheroes SmartBoard book is a great launch to a superhero unit! Each page features a superhero with visuals and sounds. Students read the repetitive storyline and can touch the superhero to hear superhero music. Students will learn the vocabulary words that describe superheroes.
Preview of "Farms" Common Core Aligned Math and Literacy Unit - SMARTBOARD EDITION

"Farms" Common Core Aligned Math and Literacy Unit - SMARTBOARD EDITION

Created by
Miss Bee
THIS UNIT PLAN IS DESIGNED FOR SMARTBOARDS, USING SMART NOTEBOOK 10 My Farms and Farm Animals Math and Literacy Thematic Unit Plan is packed with great activities, songs, crafts, games, printables, and much more! You get 78 pages of teaching material including a resources list with both fiction and non-fiction reading suggestions, several literacy activities focusing on reading comprehension and basic writing, various math activities focusing on counting and measuring, sing-along songs, a rese
Preview of Common Core Reading "The Great Ball Game" CREEK Native American Unit

Common Core Reading "The Great Ball Game" CREEK Native American Unit

You will need SMART Notebook software to use this file. This week-long (4-day) Common Core Reading unit is centered around the text, "The Great Ball Game," by Joseph Bruchac. It is a Muskogee, or Creek, Tale. This text is fiction/literature and provides Social Studies connections for Native American units. There are 10 slides that lead you through reading and re-reading the book to gain more knowledge of vocabulary and details in the text. Be sure to check out my other Common Core Reading u
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Not only is reading a core concept in the study of English language arts, but it’s also a cornerstone skill for proficiency in many other subjects (for instance, without strong reading skills, students won’t be able to solve math word problems or read through primary sources for social studies class).

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Elementary students just learning to read can practice the basics with some simple, fun phonics practice activities or small-group reading centers focused around sight words. Students in middle and high school can read novels and complete hands-on, interactive assignments that build their comprehension and critical thinking skills. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's reading skills in no time.

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Engaging reading activities can energize your students and foster a love of reading. Here are a few ideas for reading activities from our teacher-created resources that you can find on TPT and try in your classroom:

Interactive Phonics Activities

Use hands-on activities such as sorting, matching, or building words with manipulatives to help students recognize phonics patterns and learn word families.

Word Hunts

Encourage students to find specific words either in a text or around the classroom to help reinforce sight word recognition.

Reader's Theater

Bring short stories, books, poems, or plays you’re reading in class to life by assigning roles to students and having them act out scenes. This can help enhance fluency and comprehension.

Interactive Read-Alouds

Engage the class by pausing during read-alouds to discuss the story’s theme, reflect on a character’s motivations or actions, or to ask students questions.

Comparative Analysis

Explore different adaptations of the same story (book versus movie, classic version versus a modern retelling) to encourage analysis of interpretation and presentation. You can also pair texts that are similar in theme, like poems and songs.

By incorporating these (and other!) reading activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for reading while enhancing comprehension, critical thinking, and communication skills.

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Educators can save time preparing reading lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for reading resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of reading lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.

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Students learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your reading lessons by using manipulatives, pairing unusual texts like poems and short films together, or doing an escape room activity.