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Social studies Common Core RL.3.2 resources
Biography Passages Women in History Reading Comprehension Poster Activities
Looking to celebrate Women's History Month with engaging biography reading passages about important women heroes with your 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders? This pack includes 6 biography close reading passages and critical thinking and text-dependent comprehension questions for each. This set includes poster templates for students to create based on any woman they want to research! Use the articles included or student research to complete.Also included are different open-ended activities to use with
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Famous Person Biography Reading Comprehension Passages Scientists
Greek Mythology Lapbook and Close Reading Passages RL 3.2
This packet contains several resources for teaching your students about 12 different greek myths and 21 different gods/goddesses/characters. Myths are Lexile leveled and are appropriate for grades 3-5. Myths and comprehension questions include:*The Gift of Fire (Zeus & Prometheus)*Apollo's Oracle at Delphi*Pandora's Box*Perseus and Andromeda (and the Sea God, Poseidon)*Athena and Arachne*Athena and Medusa*Heracles*Hades and Persephone*Dionysus*The Magical Rocks (Ares)*Artemis and the Deer Hu
Grades:
3rd - 5th
The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities & Test
This novel study for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder, contains 165 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: The Egypt Game and Hoot Novel Study Bundle
Grace for President Lesson Activities
These language arts activities go along with the book Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio. It is a great way to bring an election into your classroom!This unit includes 10 activities which will engage students in the story while they learn about voting!Students will make predictions, define election vocabulary, identify the characters, setting, and plot, compare and contrast, sort realistic and unrealistic promises, write their own campaign promises, take a survey, write an opinion, make a ca
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1st - 2nd
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Last Week of School Reading Activities Social Studies Projects End the Year Fun
Grab these Greek mythology readers theater scripts for your class! Practicing reader’s theater scripts is a fun way to build reading fluency! When the scripts incorporate gods and goddesses from ancient Greece and play out famous Greek myths this practice becomes interdisciplinary combining reading fluency, vocabulary, public speaking, and social studies. FANTASTIC end of the year project or addition to any reading curriculum!!Included in this resource: ~ FOUR Greek Myths Reader’s Theater Script
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Readers Theater Scripts Fables Folktales Fairy Tales Myths and Legends
Native American Unit | Native American Regions
Ready to learn about the different regions of Native Americans? This Unit has many hands-on & visual activities to engage your students.Native American Regions Included:►The Southwest► Plains► Eastern Woodlands► Pacific West Coast ►California You will find motivating lesson plan ideas & templates for informational text and expository writing lessons. This download also includes activities to go along with Native American myths/legends/fables. This unit contains up to 4 weeks' worth o
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2nd - 4th
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Boy of the Painted Cave Novel Study Unit - Comprehension | Activities | Tests
This novel study for Boy of the Painted Cave, by Justin Denzel, contains 116 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.Focus standards include figurative language, theme, character analysis, plot, and setting.No-prep, predictable, and extremely user-friendly, this literature guide is perfect for whole class, small group, or independent study. ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included wit
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3rd - 6th
Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Companion Comprehension
Squanto’s Journey First Thanksgiving Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Squanto’s Journey : The Story of the First Thanksgiving, by Joseph Bruchac & Greg Shed (book not included).This 48-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 48 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehensio
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3rd - 5th
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Engage NY Module 1 Rain School, Librarian of Basra, Nasreen's Secret School
BUNDLE PLUS!
This is a bundle of books from the Engage NY Module 1 Grade 3
What’s included in this bundle:
1. A page by page guide to close reading of the text Rain School by James Rumford, The Librarian of Basra and Nasreen’s Secret School - both by Jeanette Winter. This includes before, during, and after reading discussions.
2. Three student sheets for writing in response to reading.- focusing on character traits and theme.
3. Three student sheets for retelling – using B, M, E. These sheets f
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3rd - 4th
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Dreamers by Yuyi Morales Read Aloud Book & Activities Lesson Plans Theme Writing
Back to school Dreamers by YuYi Morales read aloud book & activities focuses on theme (theme graphic organizer), compare/contrast (graphic organizer), lesson plans, writing prompt, read aloud discussion cards (editable cards included), vocabulary graphic organizers and other unique activities that are perfect for back to school or any time of the year!It's also a terrific classroom community building activity, as well as a terrific representation of multicultural literature. The unit focuses
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in: Back to School Read Aloud Books & Activities BUNDLE Multicultural Theme
Trickster Tales from Around the World Author Study (Common Core Aligned)
Use this Trickster Tales Trickster Tales from Around the World Author Study to explore author, Gerald McDermott, and some of his picture books featuring folktales and cultures from all around the world. This set includes resources to accompany 8 books by Gerald McDermott:Zomo the RabbitAnansi the SpiderMonkeyCoyoteRavenPig-BoyJabuti the Tortoise PapagayoThe first resource is called, "Trickster Tales From Around the World Packet." Use this packet to guide your students' exploration and understand
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2nd - 3rd
A Chair for My Mother by Vera Williams Reading and Writing Activities
A Chair for My Mother by Vera Williams is an excellent choice as a mentor text for comprehension strategies and for writing. In this book companion set, you have lots of options for exploring the themes, story elements, sequencing, and more. HOW IS THIS UNIT FOR A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER ORGANIZED?The unit is set up in a before/during/after format for guided reading, but parts can also be used for mentor text lessons, interactive read alouds, book clubs, and for writing. It also has both the PDF for
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2nd - 4th
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Eagle Song | Joseph Bruchac | Novel Study | Printables | Iroquois | Mohawk
Will Danny ever feel comfortable in the big city? Step into Danny's shoes as he adjusts to life in a new place far different from his home. Using a blend of narration and poignant references to Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) culture, this amazing novel teaches about remaining true to our roots in the midst of change.This resource is offered in a money-saving bundle:Eagle Song BUNDLE | Digital and Printable | Distance LearningBuy the bundle and save 20%!What teachers are saying:"I would buy this resour
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3rd - 5th
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Ben and Me Novel Study
Incorporating novels with your social studies units is easy with this all inclusive print and go packet. I've included everything you need to work your way through this novel with ease. Integrating novels into social studies is a very effective way to add dimension to your units, and Ben and Me is a wonderful story that my students always loved to read. What You'll Find:• Teacher’s Edition of Vocabulary by Chapter (with definitions)• Student’s Edition of Vocabulary by Chapter (no definitions)•
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3rd - 5th
Native American Legends Reading Passages
Looking for Native American Legends and Activities to explore and summarize? This popular unit offers over 30 printables to practice summarizing, writing, vocabulary, and more! This unit offers stories, anchor charts, vocabulary notebooking, writing, and a game! These all go along with Cherokee Indian Legends. Stories Include:The Haunted Whirlpool, Ye Ho YaahHero With the Horned Snakes Why Rabbit Has a Short Tail Perfect for social studies lessons, reading lessons, small group, or whole grou
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2nd - 4th
Read Around the World Challenge - Reading Passport - International Picture Books
Do your students pooh-pooh picture books as "for babies"? This Read Around the World Reading Challenge asks students to read international picture books. Includes a Reading Passport, flag labels for book spines, bookmarks of titles, and a presentation to introduce students to the picture book challenge.***Save 30% on this activity when you buy my GIGANTIC Back to School Essentials Kit for Librarians in Grades 3-8!***The green PREVIEW button above shows more details!FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS READ ARO
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4th - 7th
The Egypt Game - Tests | Quizzes | Assessments
This is a 32 page test packet for The Egypt Game, by Zilpha Keatley Snyder. This product will help you to assess your students on their vocabulary, comprehension, and analysis skills, as they study the novel.The assessments contain matching, multiple choice, and short answer questions. Answer keys are included, but the way that you score and weigh it is up to teacher discretion.This is a no-prep quiz packet, with all answer keys included.♥You're free to use the printable OR digital versions; all
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3rd - 6th
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History of Michigan Student Work Packet
I use this student work packet as a supplement for the MC3 third grade social studies units. Each lesson has 2-3 student pages and a vocabulary page, and it walks through the history of Michigan from the Native Americans to the creation of the state!
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3rd - 4th
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Central Message in Greek & Roman Myths
Teach central message, lesson, or moral using Greek and Roman Myths! Students will love reading these ancient stories at their level and learning how many ways these myths connect to things they hear and read today.This bundle includes a central message graphic organizer, anchor chart, and five different Greek & Roman myths (on an elementary school level) as follows:Icarus's WingsMidas and the Golden TouchNarcissus and EchoAchille's HeelPandora's BoxLike this product? Try this Ancient Greek,
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2nd - 5th
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Historical Perspectives MEGA Bundle Social Studies Texts Informational Passages
Teach social studies and reading together with Historical Perspectives. Historical Perspectives were made to make teaching social studies EASY! Each pack includes everything you need to teach these important topics in history. Each pack teaches through a fiction and non-fiction text, as well as through primary source photos and documents for grades 3-6. This resource is great for teaching a variety of reading and writing standards too. With the two passages for each topic your students will ge
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3rd - 6th
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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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3rd - 7th
Money: Borrow, Earn, Save & Spend - Reading & Social Studies
This no prep informational text focuses on MONEY: borrow, earn, save, and spend. "Elementary Insider" is a fun way to present social studies & science topics in a newspaper format. This resource will help build your students' vocabulary. Questions and worksheets are aligned with CCSS reading standards and social studies standards. Available in Google Slides.Vocabulary: borrow, earn, money, save, & spendPages:1: Google Slides Link2 - 3: Newspaper - Informational Text4: Comprehension Qu
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Informational Text - Social Studies & Science Topics
Paired Text Reading Activity | Lost Colony of Roanoke Island
Your students will love learning about the lost colony of Roanoke Island with this engaging, no prep paired text reading activity packet! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans! This resource includes nine activity pages and their answer keys. The passages are written at a 3rd grade reading level and are accompanied with 15 questions
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3rd
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Novel Study: Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell
Complete with vocabulary and question stems for each chapter, this novel study provides a complete analysis of Scott O'Dell's "Black Star, Bright Dawn" using a variety of reading strategies including cause/effect, character analysis, context clues, problem/solution, sequencing, etc. Also included throughout the unit are reading graphic organizers, mini lessons on map skills, and a project students complete on Edmodo. Accounts for students on Edmodo can easily be set up on edmodo.com for FREE.
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3rd - 5th
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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