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Common Core RI.4.5 cultural activities
History of Thanksgiving Writing Activities Reading Comprehension Recount Writing
Need to teach your students all about the history of Thanksgiving? This personal recount Thanksgiving writing activity will equip your students with first-hand knowledge about the history of the First Thanksgiving. The recount is narrated through the perspective of Mary (fictional character) aboard the Mayflower. She will connect to the reader with her gripping narration of the events that unfolded right when the Separatists left their small town in Nottinghamshire, England in the year 1620 to t
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4th - 6th
Informational Unit: Crazy Horse Close Reading Passage and Toolkit
This unit gives students a deeper, standards-based understanding of the famous American Indian warrior Crazy Horse! I've included a variety of common-core aligned activities and texts that will certainly assess your students' comprehension! A wonderful addition to any Social Studies/ELA curriculum!FEATURES• Two page reading passage (Lexile Level: 840) on Crazy Horse's life and role in the Indian Wars. • Passage Assessment- Students will find evidence from the text and practice skills like cause
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3rd - 6th
Christmas Reading Comprehension Task Cards
Students will learn about Christmas Around the World with these 10 Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Task Cards! Included in this resource are:10 Nonfiction Reading Passages, each with information about Christmas in a different country. 5 Questions per task cardTotal of 50 QuestionsStudents will read about Christmas traditions, customs, and celebrations in Italy, Germany, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, China, Spain, Brazil, Jamaica, and China. Each task card contains a set of 5 text-dependent
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5th - 8th
Country Research Project Bundle - 21 Country Studies with Reading Passages
This Country Research Project Bundle will engage your students in social studies by learning about various countries around the world. Your students will create their own 18-page mini book about the countries listed below. They will read the included reading material about the countries, and use that, together with other books or online resources, to complete each page in their own mini-book.What's included in this Country Research Project Bundle:Teacher Notes including assembly information an
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3rd - 5th
Native American Leaders Nonfiction Reading Passages w/ Assessment
This NO-PREP resource comes with FIVE reading passages on some of the most famous Native American Leaders! FEATURES• Five short reading passages on famous Lakota Sioux Chiefs!• Students will read about famous leaders like Sitting Bull and Black Elk, as well as lesser-known but important leaders like Gall, Touch the Clouds and Spotted Elk!• Each passage comes with 6-8 short assessment questions. • Questions are common core aligned. Students will compare and contrast, identify text structure, look
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3rd - 6th
Earth Day Text Structure Group Scoot Game (3rd, 4th, 5th grade)
Your students will learn interesting facts and details about Earth Day while identifying the common core standard of text structure! Students will work cooperatively to “scoot” to information cards and identify signal words. As a group, they will determine if the Earth Day story was structured in a compare/contrast, description, sequence, cause & effect, or problem/solution format. Directly aligned to common core standard RI.4.5, this engaging activity combines social studies and language
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3rd - 5th
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The American Revolutionary War for Newcomers Eng, French,Spanish, Portug Bundle
The American Revolutionary War for Newcomers Eng, French,Spanish, Portug in a bundle. Step into the tumultuous era of the American Revolutionary War with this short ebook. Tailored for newcomer students and lower-level English language learners, this seven-page resource offers an overview of one of the defining moments in American history. Dive into the complexities of colonial resistance, British rule, and the quest for independence as we unravel the events leading up to and during the Revoluti
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Not Grade Specific
The Long Journey-19th Amendment-Women's Suffrage-Newcomers EngFrSpPort Bundle
Spanish French English and Portuguese"The Long Journey-the 19th Amendment"A captivating exploration of the 19th Amendment's journey from inception to realization. Crafted specifically for newcomers and lower-level English language learners, this resource offers a comprehensive nine-page narrative of the process behind implementing this historic amendment. Through accessible language and clear explanations, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced and triumphs achieved dur
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A Computer Called Katherine: Book Activities
These activities go with the inspirational book A Computer Called Katherine by Suzanne Slade. Learn about the amazing life and accomplishments of Katherine Johnson. These printables can be used during Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and SEL. Also, it's a book highlighting the importance of math!ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:ELA Reading Comprehension Text-Based Questions Character StudyText Structure and Timeline ActivityText to Self ConnectionSEL (Growth Mindset)CAN BE USED IN SO MANY WAYS! Independent w
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2nd - 5th
Pocahontas: Close Reading Text Facts and Myths
This unit gives students a deeper, standards-based understanding of the famous American Indian Pocahontas! I've included a variety of common-core aligned activities and texts that will certainly assess your students' comprehension! A wonderful addition to any Social Studies/ELA curriculum!• Two-page leveled close reading passage on Pocahontas’ life and legacy.• K-W-L chart to aid students in identifying their misconceptions• Assessment Questions are common core aligned. Students will compare and
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3rd - 5th
Cultural Heritage Months / Meses de Patrimonio Cultural - Bilingual Bundle
Observe Cultural Heritage Months/ Meses de Patrimonio Cultural with this fully bilingual, discounted bundle. Includes: Black History Month, Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Asian American/ Pacific Islander Month.Resources include:articlesquestionsResearch graphic organizerscoloring pagesworksheetsand more
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4th - 6th
Patriots&Loyalists-American Revolutionary War-Newcomers-Sp,Eng,Fr,Port Bundle
Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French in a bundle. Introducing "Patriots and Loyalists: Friends Turned Foes" – a captivating educational book designed specifically for newcomer students.This book delves into the fascinating world of the Revolutionary War, where brave Patriots fought against loyal Loyalists in a struggle for freedom. Through simple language and engaging storytelling, students will learn about famous figures like George Washington. This book is carefully crafted to provide stu
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Not Grade Specific
Informational Unit: Sacagawea Close Reading Toolkit
This unit gives students a deeper, standards-based understanding of the famous Native American Sacagawea! I've included a variety of common-core aligned activities and texts that will certainly assess your students' comprehension! A wonderful addition to any Social Studies/ELA curriculum!FEATURES• Two page reading passage (Lexile Level: 840) on Sacagawea's life and contributions to the Corps of Discovery. • Passage Assessment- Students will find evidence from the text and practice skills like co
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3rd - 6th
Thanksgiving Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension & Graphic Organizers
This non-fiction passage is courtesy of Wikipedia, Simplified English. The passage tells a short history of Thanksgiving. Included in the packet are six Common Core Aligned comprehension activities:
*KWL Chart* Students will use the passage to answer three short answer questions. They will use direct quotes from the passage to support their answers. RI.4.1
*Main Idea & Detail* Students will answer questions about two unfinished Main Idea & Detail webs. RI.4.2
*Timeline Practice* Stude
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4th - 5th
Native American History Unit: Black Hills War Close Reading and Assessment
22 page, 5 part unit on The Black Hills War, a conflict between the Native Americans of the Plains (primarily the Lakota) and the U.S. Army during the late 1800s over the ownership of the Black Hills. Product contains:- 5 Passages 420-550 words each with Lexile Measures of 710-790. - 1 comprehension check per passage with 5-6 questions on: cause and effect, sequencing, compare/contrast, main idea, context clues, recalling information, summarizing, short answer opinion, and more- 5 comprehension
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3rd - 6th
Indigenous People's Day Lesson | Social Studies | Local Land Exploration
This editable lesson is designed to introduce students to Indigenous People's Day and provide information about its history and ongoing adoption process in the United States. Students will also use a map database to learn of local Indigenous lands.✏️ Lesson organization:Background knowledge: What have you heard? What do you know?Information about the term "Indigenous" versus "Indian"Information about Columbus Day and colonizationHistory on the name change from Columbus Day to Indigenous People's
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4th - 9th
Host Your Veterans' Day Assembly
Host Your Veterans' Day AssemblyIntermediate grades lend themselves well to organizing assemblies where students can be the leaders in the school and shine. Organize your grade level or intermediate grades levels to make a strong community connection. The scripts once practiced will come off without a hitch with lots of opportunity for student participation. See the tips pages to get your ducks in a row.Features:Two Assembly Ideas and ScriptsStudent Leadership Opportunities1 Art ProjectHistory w
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4th - 6th
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Text Structure Task Cards - Native American Culture
-20 Task cards perfect for identifying text structure.-Each card contains one short paragraph about one aspect of Native American culture/history/people.-Topics include: Wounded Knee Massacre, Sitting Bull, Uses of the Buffalo, Eagle Feather Importance, Indian Removal Act, Dakota 38-4 cards each on the following text structures: cause and effect, chronological order, compare and contrast, description, and problem and solution. -comes with answer key and student answer sheets.-Common Core Literac
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3rd - 6th
Native American Athletes: Jim Thorpe Close Reading Passage
This freebie on the great Native American multi-sport athlete Jim Thorpe is sure to wow your students! Students will read an engaging, Lexile-analyzed passage and answer Common-Core aligned questions!FEATURES• Reading passage on Jim Thorpe. • Common-Core Aligned Assessment• A wide variety of questions for students to practice the following skills: Sequencing, Problem and Solution, Text Structure, Context Clues, Gathering Evidence, and more! Like this passage? Get the whole set, including a diffe
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3rd - 6th
Fall Festivals Around the World Comparative Writing Unit & Escape Room
This project-based reading and writing unit includes everything you need to teach your students the compare/contrast text structure through a multicultural fall harvest holiday theme! The culminating product is a beautiful poster showcasing two of the fall harvest holidays, on which students integrate text and visual features to inform their audience about the wide world of harvest holidays!⭐September '23⭐ New anticipatory engagement intro and slide animation! A One-Page set of the six informati
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4th - 8th
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Hanukkah Reading Comprehension Passage
Explore the history of Hanukkah with this engaging informational passage! Students will read to learn about Hanukkah Traditions including kindling of the lights, games and gifts, and foods of the holiday. Resource includes one informational passage with 9 common-core aligned multiple-choice questions. Key is included! -Promotes cultural awareness-Great for ELA and Social Studies Integration-4 pages total-including key-9 multiple choice Common-Core aligned questions-Answer and aligned standard in
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3rd - 5th
Stories of Black History & Excellence: Black Excellence in World War II
Stories of Excellence© is a HIGH QUALITY, content area literacy resource that highlights Black history within Social Studies topics. As students read about the excellence of Black leaders and innovators, they are prompted to think about their own excellence!The L.I.F.E.™ Literacy Framework connects content to students’ lives and provide a "Mirrors and Windows" learning experience for students. Prompts for annotating and making connections are included.Can be used as paired passages, literature
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3rd - 9th
The Declaration of Independence for Newcomers, EL Education 4th grade
Are you looking for an engaging resource to help your newcomer and low-level English learners build essential background knowledge about American history? Look no further! Introducing our latest book, specially crafted for newcomers and lower-level ELs, "The Declaration of Independence: America's Big Decision".This book takes readers on a captivating journey through key events in American history, using simple language and clear explanations to ensure accessibility for all learners. This ebook p
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Not Grade Specific
Patriots&Loyalists-The American Revolutionary War-Newcomers-Portug,EL Education
Portuguese version. Introducing "Patriots and Loyalists: Friends Turned Foes" – a captivating educational book designed specifically for newcomer students.This book delves into the fascinating world of the Revolutionary War, where brave Patriots fought against loyal Loyalists in a struggle for freedom. Through simple language and engaging storytelling, students will learn about famous figures like George Washington. This book is carefully crafted to provide students with essential background kno
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Not Grade Specific
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