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3rd grade informational text centers for Microsoft Word
Countries/Cultures: Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizer
Download the preview for a free uneditable version of the base template. The paid product is a .docx editable version which enables you to adjust directions and design elements of the product.
In this lesson students will research various countries and their corresponding cultures. Students will use the graphic organizer to collect information about the customs and people, nature and geography, clothing, and food of the country they are researching.
This product is meant to be paired with Nat
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Reading Comprehension & Science Integrated 5E Lesson Plan
This is a Reading Comprehension lesson plan that uses Science content. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses science content to enforce reading comprehension, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the common core standards. The lesson is designed for the average students, however it includes diff
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in: Reading 5E Lesson Plan BUNDLE
Dewey Decimal Shelf Labels for Library
I am currently working as a teacher-librarian and I illustrated these labels to tape to the shelves in my library. They are great for primary students, and English Language Learners. They clearly state the topic, Dewey number and have a colourful illustration of the topic. Not only do they make things easier to find for students, they also add a bit of colour and brightness. When students don't know what book to read, I often tell them to read the signs on the shelves to find something they are
Grades:
K - 8th
5 w's and 1 h die
This die can be used as a game or in small groups. Cut out and glue the die When this die is ruled it will land on one of the 5 w's or 1 h for the students to answer about a text.
5 w's = Where, when, who, why, when
1 h = how
Grades:
K - 4th
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Paraphrasing-Paragraph Match
Use this in a center or as a whole group activity to have students practice matching a paragraph to the paraphrase of the paragraph. You can also have students write their own parapharse of the paragraphs and then see how well it matches up to the "offical" paraphrase.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Life on the Farm - Animals Have Needs- Science Leveled Reading Passage Set
This Lexiled set of readers (320, 360, & 380L) covers the topic of the basic needs of plants and animals. The set comes complete with Common Core-style questions so you can integrate science into your reading block.Covers Standard: SC.1.L.17.1 Through observation, recognize that animals, including humans, need the basic necessities of air, water, food, and space. TEKS 2.9 Organisms and environments. The student knows that living organisms have basic needs that must be met for them to survive
Grades:
1st - 4th, Staff
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NGSS:
1-LS1-1
Lesson Planning: Differentiated Instruction Lesson Planning Template and Guide
Address the individual needs of your students with a laser-like focus. This is an easy to use lesson planning template that allows you to input each group's data, the resources you will use, and check off effective strategies that are listed by reading component. A detailed 10-day framework is also included, explains what types of activities each group would benefit from, and breaks down these strategies each day. In addition, I have included a detailed framework as to what types of lessons e
Grades:
K - 5th
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Young Thomas Edison Sequencing Sentences
Sequencing sentence strips to the story, Young Thomas Edison, from the Journeys textbook. This includes 8 important sentences or paraphrases from the story. Students cut out the mixed up sentences and put them in order to summarize, sequence, and order the events.
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3rd
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Hurricane Booklet
Do your students need more information about hurricanes? My district has been closed for a week, and I wanted my students to understand the reasons behind the closing. I created this booklet in Microsoft Word to do this. It is four pages with two half pages of information on each.
Included:
* What is a hurricane?
* Dangers of hurricanes
* What to remember during emergencies
* Quiz (text based questions with one open ended question)
* Identify things most needed during an emergency power out
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Grades:
K - 4th
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Summarizing Nonfiction Narrative/Biography
This is a resource to help students summarize nonfiction narrative, specifically biographies. Using the "Somebody Wanted But So Then Finally" familiar format, it helps students see that nonfiction narrative is an informational text that reads more like a story. Great launch for discussions about motivations, struggles, and lessons we can learn from these figures!
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Whales and Dolphins: A Lesson in Comparison and Contrast
Product includes:
1. An original six-paragraph informational article that compares and contrasts whales and dolphins. This article includes many ‘signal’ words to teach compare and contrast.
2. Handout: T-Chart (discussion web) to record findings.
Framed sentences to summarize the article.
3. Two-page lesson plan with detailed instructions for teaching this lesson on comparing and contrasting.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Plants Get Hungry, Too! (550L) - Science Informational Text Reading Passage
This piece of text (550L, 500+ words) is perfect for covering plant parts and their needs, the basis for photosynthesis which will came in later years. SC.3.L.14.1 Describe structures in plants and their roles in food production, support, water and nutrient transport, and reproduction. SC.3.L.17.2 Recognize that plants use energy from the Sun, air, and water to make their own food. Readability: All of our text is checked with multiple metrics to assure it is at an appropriate complexity for the
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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2RI.6 Determining Author's Purpose and Meaning
5 Passages with a Reader's Response follow up per passage. They are listed as Task Cards so you can use in a literacy center station. However, you may want to use these at your guided table or as mini lesson each day for a week with whole group practice. There are 2-3 multiple choice questions per passage and one writing response for each passage. Multiple choice items align to question stems on state summative assessments.
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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CCSS:
Food Chains
This is an example of a Desert Food Chain where you can discuss the relationships between the different levels of animals.
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2nd - 4th
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Our Sun - Science Leveled Reading Passage Set
This item is a set of leveled readers that covers the first grade content about the Sun, it's benefits and harmful effects. A great reader with lots of text support from beautiful pictures. The set comes complete with Common Core style questions making it a perfect integration piece. Supports standards:SC.1.E.5.4 Identify the beneficial and harmful properties of the Sun.TEKS 1.1 Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student conducts classroom and outdoor investigations following home and
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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An Introduction to Chemistry for Elementary Students
How many of us failed Chemistry when we were in school?
It was difficult, confusing, and sometimes downright BORING!
But in reality, without Chemistry we all would fall apart! Chemistry is what holds us together and it is all around us. Our job as teachers is to help younger students understand that Chemistry is both fun and engaging!
This introductory unit is designed to be just that for younger students aged 8-12, and it was written with young minds in mind!
It includes over ten lessons
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Independent Student Projects with Rubrics
This is a teacher ready resource that has 6 different independent student projects with rubrics for scoring. It also includes student accountability/planning sheet and choice menu for student to use when planning for and picking one of the 6 different projects.
The independent projects included are as follows: brochure, student created graphic organizer, write your own play, poster, comic strip and summarizing poem. Each one has a separate rubric in student friendly language so the students
Grades:
K - 6th
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Non-Fiction/Informational Writing Bundle *Editable*
Non-Fiction Writing Bundle
Includes:
- Two informational writing samples: One about babysitting, one about cats
- A table of contents template
- A graphic organizer
- A peer editing checklist
Perfect for elementary school and can be edited to suit your class.
Grades:
PreK - 6th
The Parthenon Main Idea
Interest your students with Ancient Greece while practicing main idea and detail skills! This product includes a 4 paragraph passage and a themed graphic organizer for main idea and details. It can be used for whole group instruction, small group instruction, or literacy centers. Enjoy!
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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What On Earth - Science Informational Text Leveled Reading Passage Set
Your reading coach will be impressed when they see this Lexiled leveled reader (410L, 380L, 330L) article written to meet the grade band text complexity requirements for Common Core. Covers Standards:SC.1.E.6.1 Recognize that water, rocks, soil, and living organisms are found on Earth's surface.TEKS 1.5 Matter and energy. The student knows that objects have properties and patterns. The student is expected to:(A) classify objects by observable properties such as larger and smaller, heavier and li
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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IDR Rubric for Making Meaning
This rubric holds students accountable for independent reading time. I give it out on Mondays. On Fridays the students score themselves on the top section and I score them on the bottom section. Great way to get a reading grade if you are using Making Meaning!
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Animals Nonfiction Reading Passages and Questions Word Documents 2nd 3rd Grade
Lighten your workload with these easy-to-use animals nonfiction reading passages. Word files include a range of comprehension questions with the knowledge that nearly all of the work is done for you. Titles Include:A Look at Three Bears, A Look at Giraffes, Camel Humps, A Look at Skunks, Mountain Animals, History of Piggy Banks, Very Helpful Dogs, Winter Sleep, The World's Smallest Penguin, The Long Journey.Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding,
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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4RI.7 Task Cards
7 Task Cards with charts, tables, flow maps, organizers, and how to passage
Each task card has 1-3 questions that align to stems on state summatives for this CCSS.
Each task card has a hyperlink on safeshare.tv that allows students to build more background and see a video related to the graphic aid.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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CCSS:
Milton Hershey Interactive Timeline Activity
Teacher Recommendations and Ideas:This activity is a wonderful companion to studying Milton Hershey and his accomplishments!Have the students read the accompanying hand-out entitled Milton Hershey: The Man & His Legacy.The teacher should print out the Hershey kiss cards (there are 18 in total) and the hand-out onto cardstock and laminate for future use! These cards can have Velcro put on the back and put in chronological order on a Velcro board. Or they can be organized on the ground. Whiche
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
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