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5th grade other (social studies) literature circles
NC State Symbols Reading Passage
This an introductory reading passage to the North Carolina State Symbols. Students will learn about some of the most popular state symbols that shape North Carolina. There is a sequencing worksheet to follow after the passage, in which students are to list and describe the four symbols discussed in the passage in chronological order from when they were adopted as a state symbol.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Capture the Flag by Kate Messner Novel Study and American History Study
This product is a novel study for the book Capture the Flag by Kate Messner. Social Studies is easily integrated into this unit due to the content of the novel. The story is a mystery about the flag that inspired the song "The Star-Spangled Banner" being stolen. Three kids go on an adventurous search for the stolen flag. Throughout the text there are historical references to Revolutionary Americans, American Symbols, American History, and American Government.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
The Boys in the Boat: A Novel Study Using Socratic Seminar
Hello! My name is Shelly Smith, and I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Elementary Literacy. My students get results that are much higher than our district/state average! I believe much of it is due to the way in which literacy is taught in my classroom. Welcome to my Literacy Studio!
I believe you will be extremely pleased with this unique and rigorous approach to literacy that hooks students from the very beginning. This study is based on the novel The Boys in the Boat. All of the CCS
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes: A Book Test and Key by Jean Martin
This is a comprehension test plus answer key for Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr. There are thirteen multiple choice questions and two short response questions. There are fifteen questions in all. Created by Jean MartinNOTE: I also have a novel study for this book which you might want to take a look at (just click on the bold words). The novel study includes this book test, so if you purchase it you will also receive this comprehension test at no extra cost.
Grades:
4th - 6th
EXTRA CREDIT, by Andrew Clements: A PDF/EASEL Book Club Packet
This is an independent-work, custom-designed packet created to support CCSS for students in grades 4-7 as they read EXTRA CREDIT by Andrew Clements. The packet may be printed and/or used digitally by uploading to Easel. If you are not familiar with Easel digital products, here are a few links you can follow to better understand: What is Easel by TpT? Getting Started Guide FAQ for Buyers Included are 18 student pages which divide the text into four reading assignments with questions and
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â A Bundle of Andrew Clements' School Stories: 16 Novel Studies by Jean Martin
Texas Writing Project, Biography on Texas Heroes: Step-By-Step Guide
No-prep, Texas "Hero" Biography Interactive Notebook Guide! With this interactive notebook, students will complete a step-by-step guide to writing a biography on a Texas hero of their choice. This is an excellent product to guide your students through writing a detailed, organized and informative biography. Students will research, take notes and even learn how to integrate their own personal thoughts about the hero into the biography. This is perfect for distance learning as well!Students will
Grades:
4th - 6th
I Survived the Erruption of Mt. St. Helens -- Reading Response Questions
These questions for this I Survived book are printed on a "30 labels for per page template." They can be printed on labels, or just on paper and cut apart. There is one (and sometimes two) thought-provoking questions for each chapter that have students writing about the main idea of the chapter, evaluating the character's actions, making predictions, explaining why something happened, comparing characters, etc. Most questions are open-ended and require students to explain their thinking and/or f
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Class Discussion - Alternative Assignment - Template (For Absent Students)
How can you support students who missed the big class discussion day? It can be a hard grade to find ways for students to make up, but this template will guide you through quickly setting up a rigorous alternative assignment. No matter what discussion format you used—Socratic Seminar, Paideia Seminar, Class Debate, or Literature Circle—download this resource to help all of your students have ways to earn credit! PLEASE NOTE: This resource is intended for text-based class discussions only. The t
Grades:
4th - 8th
Gaza Diary: Shadow of Hope - Realistic Fiction
This story is also available as part of an eight story ebook, "Young Voices: Eight Short Stories of Courage & Resilience."Aisha, a 13-year-old girl living in Gaza city, chronicles her experiences through a diary during a period of intense conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza. As bombings, power outages, water shortages, and infrastructure damage disrupt daily life, Aisha describes her fears for her family's safety and her disrupted education. She finds resilience throu
Grades:
4th - 8th
Until I Find Julian Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Until I find Julian by Patricia Reilly Giff. The themes of this contemporary realistic fiction are: immigration issues, family, helping others, survival, and responsibility. The lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction (guided reading, novel study, or literature circle). It can be used for distance or classroom learning. The key focus skills of the lit log are: cite textual evidence, describe plot/characters, and expla
Grades:
5th - 8th
Flat Stanley Worldwide Adventures 3: The Japanese Ninja Surprise
Includes chapter-by-chapter vocabulary, questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy, extension activities, and bonus culminating activities to accompany the novel.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Harmony Day and Week Comprehension and Activity Literacy Bundle
Celebrate different people and cultures with this Harmony Day Bundle.10 books to choose from that highlight, celebrate and share different cultures and people in society and how we are all unique and different in our own way.Includes:Back on Country- Adam Goodes and Ellie LangBe Careful Xiao Xin - Alice Pang and Sher Rill NgBeatrice's Goat- Page McBrierBlue Flower-Sonya HartnettCome Over to My House - Eliza Hull and Sally RippinFamilies - Jane Goodwin and Yael FrankelI'm Australian Too - Mem Fox
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
The Girl Who Owned A City - Book Questions
Students answer questions while reading the book "A Girl Who Owned A City" by O.T. Nelson. This is for the book not the graphic novel. The questions are a range of types of questions to get students thinking about what is happening in the book as well as what they would do if they were in the same situation as Lisa and the other children in the book. It is a great companion for a book study or a study guide.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Blank H Comparison Chart
This blank H Chart is used to compare to topics or things and tell how they are different in the long sections and how they are the same in the middle. Another version of a VENN DIAGRAM. Ideas for use: Compare two literary characters, two historical figures, two events in history, two topics in science, etc. This is a multi use product that could be used in groups or independently. Hope you enjoy!Growing Giggles
Grades:
1st - 12th
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Thirst Novel Study
Thirst is the story of a strong willed girl named Minni and her fight for what she believes is right. Can one little girl bring about big change in her Mumbai world? 2023-2024 Georgia Children’s Book Award (Gr. 4-5) SummaryMinni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe water shortages and thieves who are stealing this precious commodity—an act that Min
Grades:
4th - 12th
Yin & Yang: Twin Cats on the Prowl
Yin and Yang: Twin Cats on the Prowl is a narrative poem about two stripy kittens, brother and sister, exploring their 'citified' environment. Cities are dangerous places and the kittens must use up their nine lives to escape dangerous situations they encounter. The poem has thirteen (the unlucky number?) verses, each having 8 lines (or 4 rhyming couplets). This poem can be used to explore the narrative form and rhyming patterns. It can be used to explore myths e.g. Egyptian mythology claims
Grades:
4th - 6th
U.S. Symbols QR Pebble Go Cards
QR codes make task cards more engaging! Simply cut out and laminate the cards and place in a center with a device that can read QR codes (iPod Touch, iPad, tablet, or laptop/desktop with a camera). Students get immediate feedback when they scan the QR codes.
Use these QR Codes to enhance reading time, literacy/social studies stations, and reading/social studies centers. Each QR Code is a direct link to a read aloud about the topic on Pebble Go. There are twelve different informative paragraphs
Grades:
K - 5th
France - Adapted Book
Adapted Book about FranceGreat for Social Studies research projects!Two levels for differentiation
Grades:
PreK - 5th
What Was The Gold Rush? Chapter work
This is a digital resource for student and/or teacher use to support teaching and learning of the informational text What Was The Gold Rush? It includes activities and comprehension questions for each chapter. Use one resource or use them all! As a digital file, this is yours to download, edit, and utilize as you see fit. This resource can be used whole class, small group, or individually.
Comprehension questions are tiered according to Bloom's Taxonomy with a variety of lower-level and higher-
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Lucky Broken Girl Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar. The themes of this historical fiction based on the author's childhood are: immigration and refugees, family, friendship, hardships, and school. This lit log can be used as a guide for a read aloud or for direct reading instruction (guided reading group, literature circle, or novel study). It is also a great book to be used as part of a history/social studies unit and/or a discussion on immigration/refugees. It can be used for
Grades:
4th - 7th
Biographies - Marie Curie-Little People Big Dreams
*updated to include editable question and answer page for students to fill out on a computer.This is a freebie on Marie Curie to see what the unit is like. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Biographies-Little-People-Big-Dreams-Unit-incl-Readers-Theater-5069181Little People Big Dreams books are simply amazing! I fell in love with them instantly and my third graders fell in love with books and reading with this series. We did a variety of activities with them. This unit is best for 2nd-4
Grades:
2nd - 5th
CHECKHOV FOR CHILDREN SERERIES: The Proposal, 1-act play for young performers
The Chekhov For Children Series features short one-act plays by one of the great masters of Russian literature, Anton Chekhov, that have been adapted by Broadway's Michael Blevins and made suitable for production by children! In these short plays Chekhov shows the lighter side of Russian country life, by infusing these situational one-act comedies with broad character portrayals.The Chekhov for Children Series of one-act plays have been successfully produced in Manhattan public elementary scho
Grades:
3rd - 7th
I Survived the American Revolution -- Reading Response Questions
These questions for this I Survived book are printed on a "30 labels for per page template." They can be printed on labels, or just on paper and cut apart. There is one (and sometimes two) thought-provoking questions for each chapter that have students writing about the main idea of the chapter, evaluating the character's actions, making predictions, explaining why something happened, comparing characters, etc. Most questions are open-ended and require students to explain their thinking and/or f
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Flat Stanley Worldwide Adventures 4: Intrepid Canadian Expedition
Includes chapter-by-chapter vocabulary, questions based on Bloom's Taxonomy, extension activities, and bonus culminating activities to accompany the novel.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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