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4th grade government literature circles
Book Uncle And Me Lit Log (novel study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for Book Uncle And Me. The themes of this delightful book by Uma Krishnaswanni are: community activism, politics, government processes, children being empowered to effect change, friendship, and love of books. Book Uncle's motto is "right book for the right person for the right day". The focus skills of this lit log are: using text to ask/answer questions; recounting stories/determining central message; describing characters; using text to determine meaning of word
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2nd - 5th
Bundle: Novel Studies - Kid Who Ran & Kid Who Became President (Print + DIGITAL)
Save money buying the bundle! Use both of these hilarious Dan Gutman novels in your classroom to teach kids about the process of running for President and the job of the President of the United States.Dan Gutman's novel about a twelve-year-old Kid Who Ran for President was so successful, he followed it up with the Kid Who Became President.My Reading Resources has created novel study units for BOTH BOOKS and is offering the bundle at one low price. This bundle has everything you need to teach b
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3rd - 5th
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Democracy! by Philip Bunting - 7 Worksheets - Government
This resource is an eight page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Democracy! by Philip Bunting. This document contains seven worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There is a worksheet on Athenian democracy, a timeline task, a worksheet on the three levels of government in Australia, a brainstorming activity, a survey sheet, voting questions and a worksheet on other forms o
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4th - 7th
Number the Stars Bundle
Number the Stars is the reason I wanted to teach upper elementary. It is my absolute favorite book to share with readers. This bundle includes a variety of resources that can be used in small groups or whole class for comprehension and extension. Number the Stars Trifold: Trifolds allow students to all work on the same “work” or task, but at their level. As students progress with their reading group, I provide them with trifolds that go with novels at their reading levels. Included in the produc
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4th - 6th
Bad Kitty for President Novel Study: Literature Guide w/ Comprehension & Vocab
This novel study for Nick Bruel's book Bad Kitty for President includes a literature guide for teachers, comprehension questions, vocabulary, and answer keys. A great book to use as part of a cross-curricular unit on government and elections, this book study is fun and engaging without overwhelming students. Standards-aligned and ready to use, you'll love this print & go novel study for Bad Kitty for President! Your download includes:✔Daily comprehension prompts in 2 formats for differentiat
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2nd - 4th
Among the Hidden Bundle
Among the Hidden has become one of my favorite books to recommend students and teach to kiddos I tutor. This bundle includes a variety of resources that can be used in small groups or whole class for comprehension and extension. Among the Hidden Trifold: Trifolds allow students to all work on the same “work” or task, but at their level. As students progress with their reading group, I provide them with trifolds that go with novels at their reading levels. Included in the product is also a writin
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4th - 6th
Camp Canberra by Krys Saclier - 13 Worksheets - Government / Landmarks
This resource is a 14 page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Camp Canberra by Krys Saclier and Cathy Wilcox. This document contains 13 worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are three pages of comprehension questions and various other worksheets based on some of the places that the students visit on their trip to Canberra. This book is an excellent resource to use to
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3rd - 6th
We Are Australians by Duncan Smith and Nicole Godwin - 7 Worksheets
This resource is a nine page PDF document with activities to do based on the book We Are Australians by Duncan Smith, Nicole Godwin and Jandamarra Cadd. This document contains 7 worksheets / activities for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are writing activities and an interviewing task.Education Australia has other resources available for purchase.
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3rd - 6th
The Kid Who Ran for President (a Novel Study)
I use this book in correlation to my unit on Government. Although the book directly refers to the election process, I find that it works well in discussions regarding the three branches of government and more specifically the Executive Branch.
Included in the novel study are:
Comprehension questions for each of the chapters
Story Map
Extension writing paper
Vocabulary words
Vocabulary Assessment / key
End of unit assessment / key
Web links to various kid friendly sites rega
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3rd - 5th
President Taft is Stuck in the Bath - Extension Activities - Printable/ Digital
President Taft is Stuck in the Bath is a fun story written by Mac Barnett that sparks the interests of students to research some of the fun events in presidential history. This companion is a great extension to this engaging book! This product includes a "before you read" worksheet to spark background knowledge and predictions. A sequencing sort is provided to recall the events in the correct order. A research organizer with prompts is helpful to guide students' research and note taking. A math
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3rd - 4th
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Honest Abe's Guide to Presidential Elections - Mini book project - 3rd or 4th
I found this book recently on a classroom catalog order for $1! I think you can see get it! This works great for this year’s election. I am using this as an extended read aloud for my third grade class. This book can be read independently in fourth or fifth grade. I hope you enjoy!
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Vocabulary Cards – The cards can be used on bulletin boards, or even just as a quick set of cards that you introduce before reading the story. For group activities, I like to give a vocabular
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3rd - 5th
History of Suffrage in the United States - A week worth of instruction!
This unit has everything for you to teach this about the history of suffrage in United States. Along with the worksheets, this unit has 6 PowerPoints, one for each day. The following activities are part of the unit:Suffrage (introduction to the subject)Suffrage after the Revolutionary WarSuffrage after the Civil WarWomen's Suffrage MovementSuffrage: Present DayThis unit also includes an introduction to primary and secondary sources and close readings of: 13th Amendment14th Amendment15th Amendmen
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2nd - 4th
U.S. Symbols QR Pebble Go Cards
QR codes make task cards more engaging! Simply cut out and laminate the cards and place in a center with a device that can read QR codes (iPod Touch, iPad, tablet, or laptop/desktop with a camera). Students get immediate feedback when they scan the QR codes.
Use these QR Codes to enhance reading time, literacy/social studies stations, and reading/social studies centers. Each QR Code is a direct link to a read aloud about the topic on Pebble Go. There are twelve different informative paragraphs
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K - 5th
Epic Fails-Not So Great Presidents: Commanders in Chief Reading Guide
Use this chapter-by-chapter guide with your students when reading Epic Fails-Not-So-Great Presidents: Commanders in Chief by Erik Slader and Ben Thompson. We used this reading guide as part of a book club for students reading this engaging nonfiction text. It can also be used as an independent reading guide for students engaged in this book. The packet includes vocabulary, prior knowledge activation, and comprehension questions.
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3rd - 5th
Vote for Me by Krys Saclier - 6 Worksheets - Preferential Voting / Government
This resource is a seven page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Vote for Me (Vote 4 Me) by Krys Saclier and Cathy Wilcox. This document contains 6 worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are comprehension questions, a dictionary task and writing activities.This book is an excellent resource to help students understand how preferential voting works and is a wonderful t
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3rd - 6th
The Last Newspaper Boy in America (by Sue Corbett) Reading Group Packet
This packet guides students through their reading of The Last Newspaper Boy in America, by Sue Corbett, in three parts while focusing on literary reading standards from the Common Core.
The Last Newspaper Boy in America is a great book for middle grade students. It is assessed as an 830L level. This book also pairs well with economic and government studies as the main characters are using democratic and capitalist means to try to save their newspaper route as well as promote economic growth in
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4th - 6th
The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama by Dr Sheila Kanani - 10 Worksheets
This resource is a twelve page PDF document with activities to do based on the book The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama by Dr Sheila Kanani and Sarah Walsh. This document contains ten worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are two pages of comprehension questions, an index activity, a word definition task and research activities plus writing activities. There is also an easy three
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Michelle Obama Book Bundle - Worksheets for 2 Books
Little People, Big Dreams - Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
This resource is an eight page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Little People, Big Dreams - Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and Judit orosz. This document contains six worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are comprehension questions, sequencing and research activities plus a fill-in puzzle. There is a teacher answer sheet for the puzzle.Educatio
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2nd - 5th
George Washington Reading Book for grades 3 - 6 - A book of interesting facts
This reading book will not be your typical book for students to read. Instead of students reading typical information about George Washington they will be reading interesting facts about our first President. Many of these facts may not be facts students have heard of before.
After reading the information students will illustrate the book, then take it home to share with their family and see how much of the information their family has heard of before.
I hope you and your students will enjoy
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3rd - 6th
Ratifying the Constitution -- CLOZE Reading
Cloze reading is an instructional strategy where users are required to fill in the blanks within a passage with correct words from a word bank. Cloze reading is used to assess a student's understanding of vocabulary. Many teachers create cloze reading passages to assess student vocabulary and conceptual understanding. Cloze reading passages can be adjusted to specific content and/or grade level. This makes the learning more authentic. It also helps students find and make connections between key
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4th - 12th
Protect Women, Children, Poor and Indigenous People from Hunger and Misery
ESL Oral Communication: A Partnership For Kid’s Rights: Protect Women, Children, Poor and Indigenous People from Hunger and misery” written by Norma Flores and available @teacherspayteachers.com, is a 10 page lesson in developing Creative Writing and Public Speaking Skills for multicultural students in grades 4-12 and Adult ESL.Page 2, features the Poem, “A Partnership for Kid’s Rights.” It updates the United Nations’ Human Rights Council mandate to protect women, children, poor and indigenous p
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Democracy Article (Reading Level 1) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet packet is based upon the Britannica School Democracy Article, Reading Level 1. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article online. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about democracy. This worksheet can be used with any social studies curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with the worksheet. It is ready to be printed and used.
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Government Articles Bundle
Declaration of Independence Article (Reading Level 1) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet packet is based upon the Britannica School Declaration of Independence Article, Reading Level 1. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article online. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about the Declaration of Independence. This worksheet can be used with any social studies curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with the worksheet. It is ready
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: American Revolution Article Bundle
Vermont Article (Reading Level 1) Comprehension Worksheet
This worksheet is based upon the Britannica School Vermont Article, Reading Level 1. At the bottom of the sheet is the citation to find the article online. However, the questions are basic enough that they can be used for most articles or general facts about the state of Vermont. This worksheet can be used with any social studies curriculum. It can also be used as nonfiction/informational reading. An answer key is included with the worksheet. It is ready to be printed and used.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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