4th grade Black History Month math literature circles

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Black History Month, Social Studies - History, Women's History Month

, RL.3.7

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Also included in: Bud, Not Buddy and Sounder Novel Study Bundle

Black History Month Reading Comprehension Passages NONFICTION (18)

Created by

Motivated Learners

Are you looking for BLACK HISTORY MONTH close reading passages? These eighteen non-fiction text dependent passages are perfect for Black History Month in February! If you're looking for a way to incorporate social studies with reading, and a variety of people, this study is perfect. The passage and the questions are all on one page for easy reference.The passages are rigorous to help meet the Common Core standards. Each passage includes mostly text dependent questions that assess comprehension.

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.4

, RI.3.5

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 Novel Study Unit | Comprehension & Activities

Created by

This novel study for The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis, contains 127 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;

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

Balanced Literacy, Black History Month, Reading

, RL.3.7

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Also included in: Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 Novel Study Bundle

The Watsons Go To Birmingham-1963 Novel Study & Project Menu; Digital Option

Created by

Gina Kennedy

No-Prep novel study for "The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963", a standards based interactive notebook literature guide with follow-up reading response questions for every chapter as well as vocabulary, writing projects, activities and enrichment projects. Teacher friendly engaging lessons to use with this Civil Rights Newbery Medal award winning novel by Christopher Paul Curtis in your classroom while encouraging critical reading skills.CCSS/STAAR Aligned! Great for "Distance Learning".Please chec

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.5

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Also included in: Christopher Paul Curtis "Bundle", Two Complete Novel Studies, Plus: Author Study

Accountable Talk Posters | Academic Language Sentence Stems

Created by

The Teaching Q- Melissa Qualle

Looking for a way to support your student's academic discourse? The Accountable Talk Posters for Academic Language Sentence Stems! This handy set gives students everything they need to participate in deep partner and class discussions through academic discourse with sentence stems.The Accountable Talk Classroom Posters are perfect for ALL students, including English Language Learners, with the use of academic language sentence stems. With clear and concise visuals, these posters provide an excel

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Math

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Literature Circles

CCSS:

SL.2.1

, SL.2.1a

, SL.2.1b

, SL.2.1c

, SL.3.1

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Also included in: Back to School Classroom Setup - Beginning of Year Materials & Forms

Stephen Curry | LeBron James | Reading Passages Black History Month| Basketball

Created by

Motivated Learners

Students practice reading the assignment for the day and then complete a quick close reading activity to help strengthen reading comprehension skills. This activity can be used for whole group, guided reading, close reading, homework, etc.....What's Inside? 2020 Updated1 Passage Stephen Curry (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Passage LeBron James (Includes Text Features) 1 Questionnaire1 Vocabulary Page (Blank)1 Context Clues Graphic Organizer1 Compare and Contrast Venn Diagram2 Writing

Subjects:

Black History Month, Close Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.1

, RI.2.2

, RI.2.4

, RI.2.5

, RI.2.6

...

Sir Cumference Books Math Extension Lessons - Grades 2-4 - PRINTABLE

Created by

Math Geek Mama

This huge resource includes lessons, games and worksheets to use along with 9 of the Sir Cumference books by Cindy Neuschwander! Math concepts covered in this download:*Measurement of circles and rectangles*Adding, subtracting and rounding large numbers*Exploring 2D and 3D shapes*Calculating area and perimeter*Understanding Euler’s Law*Measuring and classifying angles*Graphing on a coordinate plane*Using and writing algebraic expressions*Analyzing bar graphs and pie charts*Using fractions to rep

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Measurement, Mental Math

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Games, Literature Circles

Also included in: Picture Book Math Lessons BUNDLE - 50+ Extension Lessons - Grades K-5 - PRINT

Counting Money Practice Worksheet - Coins and Dollar Bills

Created by

4 Little Baers

I created this math counting money worksheet with 11 problems to help my kids count dollars and coins. The amounts fall between $1-$3. This would be a good guided activity during small math groups. It could also be used for seatwork during math centers, homework, morning work, extra practice/remediation, or even a quiz! Check out all of my other money worksheets for the seasons/holidays and non-themed like this one! :)

Subjects:

Applied Math, Math, Mental Math

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

Also included in: MONEY Bundle! Counting Coins & Dollars, Comparing Money, Center and Worksheets

The Watsons Go to Birmingham 1963 | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary

Created by

This is a 62 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis. The student work is organized by every 2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Pe

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.10

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Sounder Novel Study Unit | Comprehension Questions with Activities and Tests

Created by

This novel study for Sounder, by William H. Armstrong, contains 123 pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response activities, assessments, and more.FOCUS STANDARDS:ThemePlotCharacter analysisSettingPoint of viewAnd more!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 your purchase!♥Excellent

Subjects:

Printables, Literature Circles

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.6

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Also included in: Bud, Not Buddy and Sounder Novel Study Bundle

Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson by Barton 12 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Created by

Black History Month, Library Skills, Literature

Inspirational biographical story of inventor, Lonnie Johnson. Lonnie's most popular invention is the super-soaker water gun. From School Library Journal:As a child, Lonnie Johnson was a "tinkerer," or an avid collector of pieces and parts--all things that were considered scrap but that to Johnson were perfectly ripe for new applications. Early projects included rockets, a robot, and a powerful sound system for parties. Johnson's engineering degree took him to NASA, where he worked on the Galileo

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: Fourth & Fifth Grade Story Time 10 Book Bundle

Bessie Coleman Biography Informational Text and Activities Black History Month

Created by

Keep 'em Thinking with Susan Morrow

This ready-to-use biography of Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot will spark your kiddos' curiosity. This unit contains a biography with 12 engaging activities to explore the life of this adventurous aviator. Plus it's available in both print and digital versions.WHY YOU NEED THIS BESSIE COLEMAN BIOGRAPHY:Meets needs of all levels of students grades 2-5Engaging activitiesAddresses Critical & Creative ThinkingComprehending Informational TextTHIS CAPTIVATING READY TO USE

Subjects:

Black History Month, Informational Text, Women's History Month

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.3.1

, RI.2.1

, RI.2.2

, RI.2.3

...

Also included in: Women’s History Month Biography Reading Passages Graphic Organizers Famous Women

Weight Sorting Worksheet - Ounces, Pounds or Tons?

Created by

4 Little Baers

I created this sort for my students to practice determining if an object should be weighed using ounces, pounds or tons. Students simply read the words and decide if the item is light and should be measured in ounces, or heavier, and should be weighed in pounds. Really heavy things should be weighed in tons. They then cut, sort and record the words into the correct category. This can be used for morning work, whole group guided practice, small group work, independent practice or an assessment.

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Other (Math)

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

Sounder | Comprehension Questions and Vocabulary by chapter

Created by

This is a 72 page comprehension and vocabulary packet for Sounder, by William H. Armstrong. The student work is organized by every 1-2 chapters, and is a mix of sequencing, multiple choice, short answer, vocabulary work, and creative activities. Questions have varying levels of rigor and are at all levels of Bloom's Taxonomy.You will find the layout easy to use, student-friendly, and predictable, while at the same time challenging and easy to adapt for all learners. Perfect for whole classes, sm

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.3.6

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The 5 O'Clock Band by Troy Trombone Shorty Andrews 25 Extension Activities

Created by

Black History Month, Literature, Music

Follow Shorty as he makes his way through New Orleans looking for his 5 O'Clock Band. He learns much about his hometown and himself as he talks to characters along the way. This is a companion book to Trombone Shorty, the Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award winner. I have created 25 book extension activities to go along with this title.Activities Include:Cover PageCover Story Pre-Reading ActivityMaking Connections Before ReadingLet’s Take a Picture Walk (2 Activities)I Wonder… Formulati

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Black History Month Reading Passages on Nonfiction Text Structures

Created by

The Crazy Schoolteacher

Easily integrate social studies and reading with these high interest Black History Month Reading Passages. These reading comprehension passages and questions focus on different text structures. Expose your students to a variety of nonfiction text structures with these passages based on African-American history. This bundle includes 5 different resources each focusing on a different nonfiction text structure. A perfect integration resource during Black History Month, when teaching about Great

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Black History Month, Close Reading

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.7

, RI.3.8

, RI.3.9

...

Weight / Mass Sorting Worksheet - Grams and Kilograms

Created by

4 Little Baers

I created this sort for my students to practice determining if an object should be weighed using grams or kilograms. Students simply read the words and decide if the item is light and should be measured in grams, or heavier, and should be weighed in kilograms. They then cut, sort and record the words into the correct category. This can be used for morning work, whole group guided practice, small group work, independent practice or an assessment. Also check out all of my other Math - Measurem

Subjects:

Math, Measurement, Other (Math)

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Literature Circles

Martin Luther King Jr. Songs, Poems and Readers Theater- Writing Activities K-5

Created by

Sing Play Create

Martin Luther King Jr. Literacy Songs, Poems, Readers Theater and writing templates and activities to help your students learn about Kindness, Respect and Martin Luther King Jr.Sing the songs using the googles slides presentation and the activities in your literacy centers/stations.Learn through these songs, poems, readers theater and writing activities in your literacy circles, centers and circle time activities.Two Versions for K-2 and 3-5 easily adaptable. Resource Includes:Google Slides Pres

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Black History Month, Creative Writing

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RF.K.1

, RF.1.1

, RF.2.3

Also included in: Songs, Poems, Reader's Theater, Writing, Literacy Through the Year Bundle

Counting on Katherine by Becker 25 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Created by

Black History Month, Literature, Math

This picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, a brilliant mathematician. This is a perfect book to share in your elementary classroom or school library. This resource includes 25 no prep activities that allow for customizing exactly what your students need and meeting all of your students at their levels. Katherine Johnson was a pioneer of her time. Her work for NASA in the Mercury and Apollo missions was instrumental in the safe flights and returns of our astronaut

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut by Barnes 22 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Created by

Black History Month, Literature, Music

2018 Caldecott Honor Book, Newbery Honor Book AND Coretta Scott King Honor Book!The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: It's Time for a Story 10 Book Bundle SET FIVE 153 Activities for 10 Titles

EDITABLE Reading, Writing, Math Stations | Rotations | Workshop Slide Templates

Created by

Wildflowers and Wonder

Use these Editable Student Rotation Google Slide Templates for your classroom this year! Simply customize your student names, activities, and timer to implement successful transitions during your rotation time.What's Included:30 ready to use templatesOptions of 2 or 3 rotations4 Groups (editable)Timers included on each slideTimer options of 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes (video included on how to add your own)Clipart Icon SlideTitles included: "Stations" "Rotations" "Workshop" "Math Rotations" "Math W

Subjects:

Math, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1st - 12th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

Let the Children March by Clark-Robinson 22 Book Extension Activities NO PREP

Created by

couldn't play on the same playground as the white kids. I couldn't go to their schools. I couldn't drink from their water fountains. There were so many things I couldn't do. In 1963 Birmingham, Alabama, thousands of African American children volunteered to march for their civil rights after hearing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak. They protested the laws that kept black people separate from white people. Facing fear, hate, and danger, these children used their voices to change the world. Fran

Subjects:

Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Thanksgiving Recipes

Created by

Katie Christiansen

Add and subtract fractions with these delicious Thanksgiving recipes! You will add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators in single and multi-step word problems for differentiation with the concept. There are three different worksheets that go with the four recipes and the recipes are on full or half pages for your printing preference. These are great in centers or as a walk to the room activity. Visit my store for other great Thanksgiving Math and Reading Activities like: E

Subjects:

Fractions, Math, Thanksgiving

Grades:

4th - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS:

4.NF.B.3

Also included in: Growing Math ALL YEAR Bundle - 4th Grade

Book Companion Set for Martin's Big Words Black History Month Reading Activity

Created by

Tanya G Marshall The Butterfly Teacher

Looking for some engaging MLK Day activities for your upper elementary students? This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day read-aloud set serves as a companion to the book written by Doreen Rappaport--Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The book is not included, but the activities in this resource pair with the book to teach your students more about the life of Dr. King.✅ Not only that, but Martin's Big Words is a great mentor text that also helps students understand the impact of

Subjects:

Black History Month, Martin Luther King Day, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Homework, Printables, Literature Circles

CCSS: