3rd grade U.S. History literature circles for ESL-EFL-ELL

Reading, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

Keep 'em Thinking with Susan Morrow

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Thank You Sarah Hale November Activities Sarah Saves Thanksgiving Book Companion

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Add a little history to your Thanksgiving activities this year. Your 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students will love learning about the life and legacy of Sarah Hale, the single mother of five, composer of Mary Had a Little Lamb and first female magazine editor. Sarah singlehandedly took on the task of having Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. She is a real-life example of perseverance.This unit can stand alone with the accompanying story Sarah Saves Thanksgiving (written by me) o

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Thanksgiving, U.S. History

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

Also included in: Thanksgiving ELA Enrichment Activities Bundle

Orton Gillingham Phonogram Cards (medium size)

Created by

The Multisensory Classroom

The Orton-Gillingham 3-part drill is an essential element of an Orton Gillingham lesson, and these phonogram cards are a fantastic resource for tying in the visual and auditory components as students look at each card while simultaneously saying the name of the phonogram(s), the keyword picture, and the sound it makes (Ex: sh-shoe-/sh/). Cards are 3.5”x5” and print 4 to a page. This product includes three resources: 1. 3 sets of 120 Phonogram Cards:Set 1- color images with white backgrounds: on

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Phonics, Reading

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Flash Cards, Literature Circles, Lesson

CCSS:

RF.K.1b

, RF.K.2

, RF.K.2b

, RF.K.2c

, RF.K.2d

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Also included in: Orton Gillingham Phonogram Cards: The Bundle

George Washington's Socks Novel Study Unit

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Differentiated Teaching with Rebecca Davies

Now you can teach challenging reading comprehension skills through novels without having to spend all those hours preparing for literature circles or book clubs. Rest assured your students are developing stronger text analysis and critical thinking skills with these George Washington’s Socks novel study activities.This no fluff novel study format engages students, but it doesn't overwhelm your readers with countless chapter questions that just require them to regurgitate the text.Instead, each

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Other (ELA), Vocabulary

Spanish & English Talking Stems - Air Bubbles! 15 Bilingual Talking Stems!

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Biliteracy Now

This product is 100% in SPANISH AND ENGLISH!It includes 15 talking stems: 1. En mi opinión / In my opinion2. La estrategia que usé fue… / The strategy I used was...3. Yo pienso que… / I think that...4. Puedo concluir que... / I can conclude that...and 10 more unique stems!There are TWO OPTIONS of each stem included! See pictures!Visit my store, Biliteracy Now, for all your Spanish needs.FOLLOW ME for updates on new products!All rights reserved by author. ©Biliteracy Now.*************************

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Flash Cards, Literature Circles, Centers

Hansel and Gretel: Story Sequencing with Pictures

Created by

The Expat Teacher

This resource is great for emerging readers. Students can begin to practice their comprehension skills by sequencing these pictures of the fairytale Hansel and Gretel. This resource is also great for practicing writing. There are no captions for the pictures, so students could caption and sequence the pictures. The resource has two pages of black and white and two pages of color sequencing. An answer key is also included. Please click the preview to take a closer look!***UPDATE (May 2017): Thi

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: Fairytale Sequencing Bundle

Shh! We're Writing the Constitution Literature Study

Created by

The Punkin Teaches

Jean Fritz's "We're Writing the Constitution" is both informative and humorous, making it an engaging book for students and a fantastic resource for teaching the Constitution. This 57-page PDF includes a Student Reading Comprehension Packet that breaks the book into manageable chunks and is full of short answer comprehension questions as well as vocabulary study. Supplementary activities are included and cover: content specific vocabulary key figures synonyms & antonyms government branche

Subjects:

Reading, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Tongue Twisted Teacher Sarah Sadrkhanlou

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.4

, RI.3.10

, RI.4.1

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The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron Student Packet

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This student packet has everything you need to stretch your students' vocabulary and aid their understanding of the novel The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron. This novel study is a great fit for second grade or third grade. This packet is 25% off when purchased in a Level N Bundle with other great Level N packets. This packet is available digitally here or in a print/digital bundle here.This print and go, no prep resource focuses on the following:Vocabulary Preview definitions and apply

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, Short Stories

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Close Reading, Reading, U.S. History

CCSS:

, RL.3.4

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Also included in: Level N Guided Reading Student Packet Bundle

Reading Comprehension: The Irish Potato Famine and Immigration

Created by

BusyBeeinGradeThree

This original, historical fiction reading passage was created to introduce immigration to students of all ages. The passage describes the adventure of a young girl, and her family as they leave Ireland and travel to America. The story describes details of the Irish Potato Famine, and gives insight into the immigration process. Fifteen text-dependent comprehension questions are featured after reading. All questions are designed to meet Common Core Standards. An answer key is provided. Key reading

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars Packet

Created by

Tongue Twisted Teacher Sarah Sadrkhanlou

Are you looking for a book companion to use with Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot vs. the Mecha Monkeys from Mars by Dav Pilkey? This no prep, ready to print student packet is great to facilitate discussions in a literature circle or book group. This packet is 25% off when purchased in a Level L Bundle with other great Level L packets. This packet is available digitally here or in a print/digital bundle here.The 8 page packet with 8 page answer key includes:variety of vocabulary building activit

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, Spanish

CCSS:

Also included in: Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Bundle Student Packets for 9 Book Series

Spanish Reading Passages- Biografias (A BEST seller!)

Created by

Cortez Creations

UPDATE!!Biographies PART 2! LOOK!!!! click here >>>>>>>part 2 available now! Easier biographies for the lower grades. 20 biographies for students 3rd grade and above. Please note the biographies are in SPANISH.Great for dual language classrooms and bilingual education.Designed for bilingual elementary students but perfect for Spanish I. Includes the short biography ofJohn F. KennedyAnne FrankDaliHelen KellerCesar ChavezPablo PicassoSonia SotomayorHillary ClintonBill ClintonG

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 12th

Types:

Lectures, Literature Circles, Cultural Activities

I Survived THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE, 1906 Comprehension (W/Answer Key)

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Literature, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Reading, Writing

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The Westing Game Detective Files Book Companion with Activities

Created by

The EasyWay

ACTIVE Readers play DETECTIVES!Great companion for the novel entitled The Westing Games. This book is just perfect for in depth character analysis and inferencing! I love it! And... it's sooo engaging.With this resource, your students will take an active role in solving the crime!The cover page and insert pages are meant to look like the REAL DETECTIVE FILES!Students will work on:Character AnalysisSunset Towers BuildingProblem/SolutionAmerican DreamPoem AnalysisAnnotatingVocab Graphic Organizers

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Independent Work Packet

I Survived THE SHARK ATTACKS OF 1916 - Comprehension (Answer Key Included)

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Literature, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Reading

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Evidence Based Terms Posters EDITABLE

Created by

Create-Abilities

This set contains evidence based terms to use in whole class instruction, guided reading groups, literature circles, and more. We are trying to increase the level of text complexity as well as the level of student's justifications for their answers. These terms will help students develop deeper thinking skills as well as give them a spring board to organize their responses. There are 8 posters with colored backgrounds and 8 posters with black and white backgrounds. There are also editable poster

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Posters, Literature Circles, Centers

Also included in: Guided Reading Mega Bundle Upper Elementary

I Survived THE GREAT CHICAGO FIRE, 1871 Comprehension (Answer Key Included)

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Literature, Reading Strategies, U.S. History

One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Literature

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Chicks and Salsa Book Companion

Created by

The Picture Book Cafe

Chicks and Salsa! Are you teaching problem and solution? Vocabulary skills? ABC order? Reading Comprehension? All of these skills are covered in this book companion for the book Chicks and Salsa! This book is a great addition to your Cinco de Mayo celebration or any time of the year. This packet covers so many strategies. Included in this packet are: *Posters for Character, Setting, Problem and Solution*Problem and solution worksheets*Main Idea worksheet*Vocabulary Matching Cards*Student Vocabul

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Literature Circles, Lesson

Also included in: Picture Book Bundle

Seaman Novel Study Questions (The Dog Who Explored with Lewis and Clark)

Created by

The Teacher Spot

Are you studying Westward Expansion? This product would be a great addition to your unit! This is a packet of discussion questions for the novel, Seaman. Seaman is a novel about a dog that traveled out West with Lewis and Clark to discover the Pacific Ocean. It would be a great way to enhance Social Studies standard: SS4H6 The student will explain westward expansion of America between 1801 and 1861 as well as cover the Common Core Literature standards for grades 3-5. This packet include

Subjects:

Literature, Native Americans, U.S. History

Grades:

1st - 7th

Types:

Assessment, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.1

Reading, U.S. History, Writing

, RL.5.1

Ben and Me Novel Study

Created by

Christie's Cafe

Incorporating novels with your social studies units is easy with this all inclusive print and go packet. I've included everything you need to work your way through this novel with ease. Integrating novels into social studies is a very effective way to add dimension to your units, and Ben and Me is a wonderful story that my students always loved to read. What You'll Find:• Teacher’s Edition of Vocabulary by Chapter (with definitions)• Student’s Edition of Vocabulary by Chapter (no definitions)•

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Literature Circles

CCSS:

RL.3.2

, RL.3.4