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Social studies Common Core RL.2.2 resources
Native American Readers' Myths and Legends Theater Scripts
Do you need an engaging way to study folktales, legends or Native Americans? Need a way to integrate literacy and social studies? Looking for more interesting texts for guided reading? These readers' theaters will help you with all the above. I have used these readers' theater scripts for the many years in my classroom as part of our Native American unit and guided reading groups. I have performed these scripts in the classroom for other classes and as plays at parent events. Why you will love t
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2nd - 5th
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:Â November Read Alouds - Fall Activities - Reading Comprehension Bundle
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
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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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
Same, Same But Different (Culture and read aloud activities)
Cultures, cultures everywhere! Included in this bundle are 5+ days worth of cultural activites. For some of the activities you will want to read aloud the book: Same, Same but Different. If you don't own the book you can find a read aloud version on youtube. Included in the bundle:-5 or more days of lessons depending on your time alloted.-Culture bingo-My world, my family, my home drawings (from the book)-Pen pal letters and graphic organizers-Activites for types of communities (rural, urba
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K - 3rd
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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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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
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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Boom Cards Long Ago And Today Social Studies Then And Now Activities
Are you looking for a way to include social studies into your face to face or distance learning classroom? These boom cards are perfect to use when comparing life long ago and today. In this deck, students will listen to a story comparing life long ago and today. Also included are 15 cards where students will choose whether the picture is something from the past or present. Perfect for introducing the topic to students or to use as an individual assessment. This deck includes sound which is per
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K - 2nd
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Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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2nd - 4th
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
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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Monomyth Cycle (Hero's Journey) Activity Using "Piper" (2016) – Pixar Short Film
Piper (2016) is a Pixar short film that follows the journey of a young, sandpiper (bird) aptly named, Piper! This activity uses the short film as a way to engage student discussion and analysis of the Monomyth Cycle, or Hero's Journey.As of February 11, 2022, the short film is available on the Disney+ streaming service, or alternatively, you can purchase the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 on Amazon, which includes Piper. It is highly recommend this short film is paired with the publicly
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Not Grade Specific
The Little Red Hen Fable and Economics
Integrate economics with The Little Red Hen, by Paul Galdone. I use this pack during our 3rd Common Core 1st Grade Unit: Fables, Economics and Their Life Lessons. The Little Red Hen is a perfect fable for integrating economic terms into literature. Read about how I integrate economics and this fable on the blog.INCLUDED IN THIS LITTLE RED HEN ECONOMICS PACK:• sequencing cards masters (full color cards)• sequencing interactive powerpoint slide• characters and sequencing blackline master• goods
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K - 2nd
Rules and Laws First Grade Activities BUNDLE
Are you looking for new fun ways get your kids involved in civics? These lessons will help your students understand differences between rules and laws. The will see why school, community, state and country rules and laws are essential for our society. These print and digital activities will help your students understand what it takes to be a good citizen. Here's What's Included: BONUS FILE: INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK✨ 3 buildings:✨ school✨ home✨ capitol building✨ answer key RULES AND LAWS SORT
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1st - 2nd
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Christmas Around The World | Holidays Around the World Activities
This simple version of Christmas Around the World is perfect for the crazy holiday season in the classroom. These Holidays around the world activities are easy, low-prep, and meaningful. They can fill as much or as little as your schedule allows! Plus, you'll have an adorable Christmas Around the World tree to display when you are finished!INCLUDED IN THIS CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD RESOURCEA world map to track where you travel9 Christmas ornaments for countries around the world (see preview fo
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1st - 2nd
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:Â Informational Text - Social Studies & Science Topics
Revolutionary War on Wednesday Novel Study
Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne is another wonderful book for students just starting chapter books. This comprehension focused guided reading unit is set up with before/during/after activities and vocabulary for each chapter. It works well with guided reading groups and if you enjoy running literature circles.Product ContentsEach chapter focuses on a different comprehension skill. Here is the table of contents:Prereading Activity: Schema builder and Quick Write to build ba
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2nd - 4th
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:Â 2SL - What Should Second Graders Read? BUNDLE
Cinderella Around the World: ELA Comparing Multicultural Versions
Cinderella Around the World has been circulating for over 1000 years! In this ELA/Social Studies Unit, kids will read and compare 5 multicultural versions. We have fantastic cultural information for the teacher, plus comprehension activities tailored to each book, a mapping activity, comparative literature activities, writing prompts, and more! Included in this thorough packet are:Teacher’s Cultural Guide (with video links and cultural information)Visual organizer comparison chart of 5 books: fo
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2nd - 4th
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Judy Moody Declares Independence Literature Study
Activities included in this 47-page literature study of Judy Moody Saves the World:
chapter title connections
chapter reflections
vocabulary
character study
cause & effect
text evidence
author's message
summarizing
sequence of events
non-fiction text
Character Education (Responsibility & Fairness)
. . . and more!
Check out these other Judy Moody Literature Studies!
Judy Moody was in a Mood
Judy Moody Saves the World
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2nd - 4th
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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:Â 3rd Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Activities
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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- 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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