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Geography literature circles for Microsoft Word
Refugee - Discussion Questions
This 57 page download contains discussion questions for all 53 chapters of Alan Gratz's book Refugee, which is published by Scholastic. The discussion questions would work extremely well in a Geography class and could be used to inform students about the theme of movement.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Island Family adapted story, comprehension, goegraphy measuring and map work
Swiss Family Robinson rewrote and adapted, with comprehension questions, vocabulary using context clues, students will chart the family's journey across Europe and through the ocean by ship, Then they will use the legend and scale measuring to place landmarks on the island. Some of the questions will involve problem solving, literacy, comprehension, and geography.
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3rd - 5th
Maps
Easy poem to begin a unit on maps. Build up sight vocabulary and fluency with this easy poem.
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K - 1st
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The Breadwinner
A reading response booklet for the trilogy the Breadwinner. There is before, during and after reading activities.
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6th - 7th
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Reading and Social Studies Lesson
By combining literature and social studies, this lesson motivates students to embrace people from other cultures and encourages them to write their thoughts on paper. This lesson has 3 possibilities including writing a letter. This is a lesson plan for a reading and social studies assignment. Part of the lesson is with the teachers direction and the other part of the lesson is for students to work on independently. Book not included.
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PreK - 2nd
Literacy Circles for Social Studies Textbooks
Literacy Circles are designed to encourage group work on recording and explaining information from a section, or chapter, in a social studies textbook. Students will work collaboratively in teams to examine, analyze, and explain specific information from a subject areas textbook. Each student has a specific part to examine within the section/chapter, i.e., people, key events, vocabulary, primary sources, charts, maps and graphs, and then they share that information with their peers in their team
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education
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My Globe
Poem to help support social studies mapping unit. Will increase fluency and build sight vocabulary.
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K - 2nd
Shapes worksheets
Images of shapes and a spelling exercise4 photos for group discussion - find the shapes in the backyard, city, park and kitchen NOTE: I've uploaded a matching powerpoint titled "Shapes powerpoint"
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Not Grade Specific
South America TrueFlix Assignment
This assignment is great when researching South America! If you have a TrueFlix subscription, this assignment follows along with the book and allows students to understand what they're reading. It is broken down into days so that each day, the students are required to read a few pages and answer a few questions. This could be used for small reading groups with nonfiction text.
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4th - 7th
Literature Circles- Fairy and Folk tales from around the world
This is a unit designed to go with stories from around the world. The exact books have not been selected so that the teacher can choose from what is available at their school and at their students' level. There are many activity ideas and graphic organizers designed to be used with the unit. I actually gave this to my teacher assistants to do with groups of students during guided reading. My students enjoyed the stories and the activities that went with it.
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1st - 4th
Geography - "Bethlehem" article and essay rubric
Part 1 - Students will read the investigative article describing the religious separation in the holy city of Bethlehem. Similar to Jerusalem, this city is historically important to Muslims, Christians, and Jews.
Part 2- After reading the article, students will have plenty of evidence to begin working on the reactionary essay. Rubric is attached.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Harkness Discussion Map
A Harkness Discussion is a wonderful strategy for engaging students in reading, annotating, and responding verbally. Students love discussing and arguing points in controversial issues, such as Jared Diamond's "Worst Mistake." Use this resource to track discussions and participation.For larger classes, I suggest using inside/outside circles as seen in the download.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Example of a persuasive text
An example of text that can be used for teacher instruction and student use.
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4th - 6th
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