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Social studies Common Core RL.2.10 resources
Duck for President Read Aloud - Voting Activities - Reading Comprehension
This "Duck for President" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "Duck for President" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: November Read Alouds - Fall Activities - Reading Comprehension Bundle
Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: Achilles
Practice deep reading comprehension with this fun Greek myth based on Achilles. Students will read a one page story about Achilles, the brave Greek warrior with a hidden weakness. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as author's purpose, vocabulary, figurative language, cause and effect, theme, and character traits. Some questions require more than one answer. Some questions have more than one pa
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2nd - 8th
Also included in: Greek Myths Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: Medusa
Practice valuable close reading strategies with this fun Greek myth based on Medusa and Perseus. Students will read a one page story about the adventures of Medusa and Perseus. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as finding character traits, figurative language, cause and effect relationships, synonyms, identifying genre, text structure, identifying theme, and main idea. Some questions require m
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Greek Myths Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
Greek Myth Reading Passage and Questions: King Midas
Practice valuable close reading strategies in your classroom with this fun Greek myth based on King Midas. Students will read a one page story about King Midas and his famous golden touch. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions. Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as author's purpose, vocabulary, point of view, character traits, literary devices, finding key words, making inferences, and identifying theme. Some questions require more
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Greek Myths Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
Rock Your Classroom! A 2nd grade room transformation and theme day!
This is a fun, engaging, and rigorous thematic day that can be done ANY time you'd like to add something a little extra to your teaching! All you need to do is print off this packet of challenges, play some kid-friendly rock music and you're all set to go! You can even up the energy with a couple props, some cool shades or bandannas and get your rock on!!The content included in this resource is:ELA- rhymingELA- long & short vowelsMATH- measurement with centimetersMATH- Roll & color 1-100
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1st - 3rd
Pandora's Box Greek Myth Passage & Questions - Printable & Distance Learning
Practice deep reading comprehension with this fun Greek myth based on Pandora.Students will read a one page story about Pandora and how she accidentally released all the evils into the world by opening her famous box. This passage offers ten text dependent reading comprehension questions.Students will practice important reading comprehension skills such as character traits, point of view, narrative elements, making inferences, determining cause and effect, vocabulary, figurative language, identi
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3rd - 5th
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The Josefina Story Quilt ELA Unit (Ink Friendly)
Newly Updated with 41 additional pages! Complete lesson plans to teach reading and writing skills. Students learn about a family of the Westward Movement as Faith and her family make the move west. But what will she do with her beloved pet chicken, Josefina? How will they remember the trip? What other challenges will they encounter? Read the Josefina Story Quilt to find out.
This resource is full of actvities for a language arts unit based on the book, The Josefina Story Quilt. Pages are in
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2nd - 3rd
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We Are Water Protectors Read Aloud Picture Book Mentor Text Digital Activity
This mentor text read aloud unit uses the picture book We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom. This cross curricular unit includes five days of reading, writing, and social studies activities based on the Indigenous people who participated in the Standing Rock Pipeline Protest. It is available in both print and digital Google Slides, so it is perfect for classroom and distance learning. ✏️Teacher read-aloud questions✏️Student sheets focused on comprehension and writing response✏️Response a
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2nd - 5th
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I Can Statements 2nd Grade BUNDLE for North Carolina
***UPDATED 9/6/21*** This product includes North Carolina I Can Statements for 2nd Grade with NC Course of Study Math, NC Course of Study ELA, NC Essential Standards Science, and NC Essential Standards Social Studies. There are three different size options; full page, half page, and a third of a page; to best meet your needs! This product has a colorful option with a black chalkboard background, white lettering, and rainbow colored dots. It also includes a color-saving option with a white backgr
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2nd
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit : A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain . (Book not included)Reading Level 4.6.This 38-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 39 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Community: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities
Read and Respond to your Favorite Picture Books!Do you love reading picture books to your class and need follow up activities? Try this Community: Read and Respond Pack. It is the perfect way to strengthen comprehension and writing skills along with some fun craftivities to keep your kids engaged! Download the preview for the complete table of contents to see which activities/skills are included with each book.Features: • Activities for 5 Picture Books: Career Day by Anne Rockwell, Clothe
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: November: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities BUNDLE
The Mud Pony Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Rainbow Native American
The Mud Pony : A Reading Rainbow Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Caron Lee Cohen (book not included). This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 46 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
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2nd - 4th
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2SL - The Long Way to a New Land Comprehensive Book Reading Unit - Novel Study
This 52-page, ELA book packet is aligned with common core reading standards at the second grade reading level. It covers a story about 1800s immigration and includes the following for The Long Way to a New Land. The Long Way to a New Land CurriculumAnswer keyStudy guide No. 1Word searchStudy guide No. 2Writing prompt Swedish-English WorksheetStudy guide no. 3Reading comprehension quizExplore the plot5W/H worksheetMatch gameStandardized test practiceMini-Game (projected on the front board and use
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2SL - What Should Second Graders Read? BUNDLE
Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code Lesson Plan & Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: a Navajo Code Talker's Story by Joseph Bruchac. Great for Veteran's Day, Native America Heritage Month, 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 trai
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: 3rd Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Activities
Mummies in the Morning Novel Study Unit - Magic Tree House #3
Planning a high-quality novel study can take hours of your precious time, and those long list of chapter questions often results in little-to-no skill transfer beyond the book. Now you can teach those challenging reading comprehension skills like text analysis, inference, and summary through novels without having to spend all the hours preparing for your literature circles and book clubs. Plus, you can rest assured your students are developing stronger skills in text analysis and deep thinking
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Magic Tree House Novel Unit Bundle: Books #1-5
Ultimate Fable Writing, Reading, Project Bundle | CCSS - Common Core Aligned
Unlock the world of fables with our comprehensive "Ultimate Fable Writing, Reading, Project Bundle | CCSS - Common Core Aligned" This all-in-one resource pack includes everything you need to guide your students through the captivating process of reading, analyzing, and creating their own fables. Perfectly aligned with key educational standards, this bundle is designed to enrich your curriculum with engaging, multidisciplinary activities that foster creativity, critical thinking, and cultural ap
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1st - 3rd
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Book Activities for 14 Cows for America
Book study, book activities, novel study.
Can be used with small groups or whole class.
There are 38 pages and 13 activities in this book activity. The
individual activities include: an oral fluency activity, vocabulary
cut-apart matching game, a word search, a bingo game, word
shape activity, map of Kenya, understanding text (main idea
summarizing, writing a question), defining words in context),
identifying summary and theme, alphabetizing, word scramble,
story wheel, spelling act
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2nd - 5th
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We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the historical fiction mentor text book We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade. This is a great book for teaching about Native American / Indigenous Peoples, conservation, or environmental activism! 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 Then So)infe
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Kindergarten Fall Read Alouds Mega Bundle and Google Activities
A Common Core NOVEL STUDY Magic Tree House, Revolutionary War on Wednesday. R.L
This Literary pack includes 10 easy to follow, no prep, print and go lesson plans and activities. The activities cover a wide range of reading strategies and are aligned to the Common Core RL standards. Several activities have multiple versions for differentiation. The slide show makes it easy to show and go. Just pop it up, print the lessons and have fun! The activities are fun, engaging and challenging. Everything you need for 10 days of lessons is included in this pack. There are engagi
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2nd - 4th
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Magic Tree House Pirates Past Noon Novel Study - Magic Treehouse #4 Book Study
Dive into a swashbuckling adventure with our comprehensive Magic Tree House Novel Study for Pirates Past Noon. This meticulously crafted book study brings the magic treehouse to life, enhancing comprehension and sparking students' imaginations. Perfect for book clubs or guided reading groups, our resource is packed with engaging activities tailored to the whimsical world of Jack and Annie. Explore their pirate-filled journey while reinforcing literacy skills, ensuring every young reader is capti
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Magic Tree House Novel Unit Bundle: Books #1-5
Amazing Africa! Heritage Pack - African Countries, Culture, People Lesson Guide
The Amazing Africa! Heritage Pack is designed to introduce children to the wonderful continent of Africa through high-level overviews of many countries combined with more in-depth “visits” using engaging living picture books. An early elementary novel and richly illustrated book about African traditions round out this pack by adding perspective and fun. Though children will learn a bit about most of Africa’s 54 countries, they will go deeper with over 15 countries, sometimes remaining on a singl
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: African American History & Culture - Heritage Packs Bundle #1
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
2nd Grade Social Studies Unit Introduction Lesson Plan: Communities and Maps
2nd Grade Social Studies (NYC Houghton Mifflin)Unit 3: Urban, Suburban, and Rural CommunitiesTeaching Point: Today I will learn about different types of communities and how to locate them on a map.Essential Question: Why and how do communities develop differently?Standards:- Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. (CCLS.2.RI.1)- Make connections between self, text, and the world around them (text, media, social
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1st - 3rd
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CKLA/Amplify Grade 2 Knowledge 7- Westward Expansion Slide Show-Lessons 1-9
-357 color-coded slides aligned with the CKLA/Amplify teachers manual Knowledge 7- Westward Expansion - Nine lessons each include:Learning ObjectivesVocabulary (part of speech, definition, image and sentence)Video links embeddedimages/mapsComprehension QuestionsTurn and Talksand more!!!
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2nd
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