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Free 3rd grade science guided reading books
Free Reading Comprehension Passage 4th grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade
This is FREE Reading Passage written on two levels, with questions. Questions require text dependent answers and are great for state test prep, small group instruction, or remediation.⭐This is part of an All-Year Close Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle with 72 nonfiction, literary and poetry texts themed for nine months, plus 36 poems. It also includes reading centers activities for your learning stations.⭐Contents Each Month★ Four Differentiated Informational Passages - written on two level
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3rd - 5th
FREEBIE PENGUINS Passage for Close Reading with Comprehension Questions
Kids love learning about animals. This non-fiction reading passage on PENGUINS includes vocabulary work, comprehension, notetaking, and expository or informational writing! Use during guided reading or whole class instruction. This could be used for first, second, or third grade. Perfect for a BIRDS unit or WINTER ANIMALS unit. This includes: 1-page passagevocabulary cards vocabulary worksheetcomprehension questionspenguin life cyclemap of penguin habitatswebeat/can/have graphic organizerinforma
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1st - 3rd
The Earth | The Earth FREEBIE
Exploring the Earth FREEBIE! An engaging 6 page reader with 3 fun follow-up activity pages. Comes in Color and B&W. Great for teaching about the special characteristics of our planet! Check out some of my other products:Planet Fact Coloring PagesReason for the Seasons Earth's TiltDay and Night Reading Passage and DiagramRotation and RevolutionOur Planet EarthThe Planets Reading PassagesSAVE $$$$>>>The Earth BUNDLEPlease visit my store to find many more resources and FOLLOW ME for mo
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Outer Space Readers & Printables BUNDLE
Spider Facts Booklet
9 page Spider booklet. There is a cover page, 8 pages of spider facts and a 5-question quiz at the end (answer key included). On each page there is a fact about spiders and then tons of room for the student to draw a picture showing an understanding of that fact.
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K - 4th
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Life Cycle of the COMMON SUNFLOWER
Add some fun to your study of life cycles and inherited traits with THE COMMON SUNFLOWER, a 22-page mini-unit that provides a comprehensive look at one of the world’s tallest flower species. This resource pack includes an activity book, two-follow-up printables, and an 11 x 17 inch photo anchor chart. Take a look at what’s included... OUTLINE OF BOOK TOPICS:Inherited Traits of PlantsAngiosperm GroupsCommon Sunflower StatsOrigin and HistoryStructure and Function (Parts of a Sunflower)Germination
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2nd - 4th
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4-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
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Also included in: ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE CYCLES BUNDLE
A Book About Penguins
I created this book/PowerPoint presentation because I wanted to give my students a fun way to learn about penguins. And... as a bonus, my kiddos always love using the smart-board! Enjoy!!!
This book goes great with my penguin unit that can be found at my TpT store!!
You Are Cordially Invited To: The Penguin Extravaganza
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1st - 3rd
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THE PLANT KINGDOM ACTIVITY BOOK (Foundations Science Curriculum)
Explore the world of plants—and meet your science standards—with THE PLANT KINGDOM, an activity book from the Foundations Science Curriculum series. The Plant Kingdom features everything from plant characteristics and parts to life cycles and photosynthesis, as it highlights the four major classes of plants. It also includes three activity pages and a science experiment that illustrates the vascular systems of plants.OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:The Science of BotanyInherited TraitsPlant Taxonomy
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2nd - 5th
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4-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, 2-LS2-1
, 3-LS1-1
, 5-LS1-1
Also included in: EXPLORING SCIENCE ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE (Science Foundations series)
Animal Classification: Inherited Traits of CRUSTACEANS
Enrich your study of animal classification while you meet your NGSS/TEKS standards with Inherited Traits of CRUSTACEANS, a FREE activity book from my Animal Classification series. Each book in the series targets the standards for inherited traits, life cycles, and adaptations. You’ll love the comprehensive coverage and easy prep, and your students will love the engaging cut-and-glue format and realistic illustrations. Outline of Topics:What Is an Inherited Trait?Key Trait: TEN LEGS (Decapods)Li
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2nd - 4th
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4-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-2
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: Animal Classification: Inherited Traits ACTIVITY BOOK BUNDLE
Bats Non Fiction Mini Books
These informational mini books are a great way to learn about different types of bats. There is one foldable booklet for Flying Fox, Honduran White Bat, and Vampire Bat along with matching color classroom posters. They are great during guided or shared reading, center work, or science instruction.Also included is a vocabulary activity that goes with words from the readings. Students make their own vocabulary cards and keep them in a Vocabulary Pocket they create. Definition cards are also includ
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1st - 3rd
Animal Features: Non-Fiction Articles for Close Reading SAMPLE
Can your students PROVE IT?
This is a 9 page sampler taken from a series of 6 non-fiction articles about animal features, intended to be used for close reading activities.
This sampler includes:
*1 non-fiction article about SHELLS
*4 worksheets: True/false, answering questions, and vocabulary.
You can check out the full packet HERE
Close reading can be a difficult task and should be done *with* your students as a read aloud in a guided manner. You can choose to do it together as a whole cl
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1st - 3rd
Printable Book: Praying Mantis
Just a printable (single-sided) book for our unit on insects. This is an editable resource. Please rate me if you enjoy it!
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2nd - 4th
Apple Life Cycle Mini Book for Emergent Readers • Life Cycle of an Apple
Delve with your young students into the captivating journey of apples with our Apple Life Cycle Mini Book! Specifically designed for educators seeking an interactive resource to teach the stages of an apple's life cycle.This Mini Book will engage your students, nurturing their understanding of nature's processes, and fostering a love for learning. Filled with vivid illustrations, it vividly depicts the six key stages: seed, sprout, sapling, tree, Flower, and Fruit.Your pupils will enjoy finishin
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Animals and Plants Life Cycles Mini Books for Emergent Readers BUNDLE
Solar System Reader's Theatre- two reading levels
This Reader's Theater is about the Solar System with 10 parts- Narrator and each of the planets. Students will learn the basic information about each planet while expanding their vocabulary and oral language skills.Example text: " Jupiter: Greetings, stargazers! I am Jupiter, the mighty gas giant, the largest of all planets. My swirling storms and enormous size make me a true king of the cosmos. Far beyond me, there's a realm of icy giants - Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune." Simpler version: "Jupit
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3rd - 7th
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MS-ESS1-3
Guided Reading Lesson Plan - Sleep Bear! - Level F - Inferencing & Retelling
This guided reading lesson plan is based off of the National Geographic Kids book, "Sleep Bear!" by Shelby Alinksy. This is a Level F book.This lesson plan can be used as a read aloud for students anywhere between grades 1st - 3rd, or for any student reading on a Level F.This lesson can be used for either whole group or small group guided reading practice. Level F is typically a level for mid-year, on-level first graders. (Although any child of any age can be on any reading level.)I have many bo
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K - 3rd
Bird Feet Adaptations Book
Written for lower elementary students. This text is arranged with a questioning slide, followed by the answer. This text structure helps reinforce today's objective and the scientific practice of asking and answering questions. One of the most important ways we can teach students to be critical thinkers is to develop their ability to make inferences. See this book within an NGSS-aligned lesson with student work samples at http://betterlesson.com/lesson/626228/feet-they-aren-t-just-for-walkin
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K - 3rd
Animals and Where They Live (360L, 480L, 550L)- Science Info Leveled Text Set
Here is a great leveled reader to introduce your students to animals and their habitats and their specific traits that help them survive. This leveled text set (Lexiled: 560L, 480L, & 360L) is written to meet Common Core's requirements for complex text. Lot's of great images to capture the imagination of your young scientists. This text set comes complete with Common Core style questions, so it is perfect for integration of science and ELA.Supports Standards: TEKS 1.10 Organisms and environ
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2nd - 4th
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Skeletons Aren't Scary book and extension activities (Bible) freebie
Skeletons Aren’t Scary is a 24 page book with a 10 page addendum with additional activities, resources, writing assignments. One page shows a skeleton with a hint regarding the animal. Readers make educated guesses about what animal is depicted. The following page shows and talks about the answer. This Bible-based version is appropriate for grades 1-3. A secular version should be available in May 2024.Check out other freebies and related productsBible bingo bundle freebieIrish Fairy Tales and Fo
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1st - 3rd
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3-LS4-1
Erosion Engineered Text | Rock Cycle | Engineered Text | ESL | Science
Support close reading skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and academic vocabulary for ALL students with this engineered text set that provides scaffolding through graphics, bold print, questioning, and text evidence.
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2nd - 6th
Inside an Ant Colony Writing Activity
Inside an Ant Colony Writing ActivityThis writing activity goes along with the book, Inside an Ant Colony, written by Allan Fowler (Guided Reading Level J). This writing activity was designed for students who are learning how to structure their writing into an organized paragraph. Students first complete a graphic organizer in which they tell four specific jobs that ants can do. Then, students use their graphic organizers to complete a paragraph template. A transition words reference sheet
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1st - 3rd
animal classifications freebies
This is just a tidbit of the full version at
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Animal-classifications-2488608
try it out and see what ya like!]
fold the books like reading at to z booklets!
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2nd - 4th
Ula and her Mama Droplet
A heartfelt story about the bond between a child and her mother through the lens of the water cycle. Teachers can use this story as a trigger or activation activity to generate interest in the concepts around evaporation and condensation as well as the cyclical process of how water is formed.
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2nd - 5th
THE PLATYPUS Song Book Video
SONG BOOK VIDEO The Platypus. Sing and read this summer with Piccolo Sue!
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2nd - 4th
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Dinkov vodič kroz eko avanture: Slikovnica o čistoći okoliša
Dostupna za besplatno preuzimanje, Dinkova „eko avantura“ prati ovog simpatičnog dabra na misiji podučavanja čitatelja o važnosti čistoće okoliša.Na početku slikovnice uvodi se pojam okoliša - zraka, vode, zemlje, drveća, biljaka, životinja i ljudi. Također, naš krzneni protagonist na putu kroz šumu nailazi na zagađeno područje prepuno smeća te shvaća utjecaj otpada na tlo, vodu, životinje i ljude.Kroz živopisne ilustracije Dinko vodi čitatelje na put razumijevanja otpada i njegovog pravilnog od
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1st - 3rd
Les parties d'une plante- livre pour enfants
Ce livre est pour les élèves en immersion. Ils peuvent lire ce livre pendantl'unité de science sur les plantes. Vous pouvez le lire ensemble à l'aide un projecteur, ou vous pouvez l'imprimer, le plastifier, et le relier pour faire des livres. Il y a des questions à la fin du livre. This book is for immersion students who are working on the science unit studying plants. You can read this together using the Smartboard, or you can print, laminate, and bind into books for easy readers.
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K - 4th
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