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3rd grade social studies guided reading books for Microsoft Word

Preview of Reading Decoding & Social Studies Integrated 5E Lesson Plan

Reading Decoding & Social Studies Integrated 5E Lesson Plan

Created by
Krista Olien
This is a Reading Decoding lesson plan that uses word origins, and root words to decode vocabulary in Social Studies. The lesson plan follows the 5E Lesson Plan model. The 5 Es are Engagement, Exploration, Explanation, Elaboration, and Evaluation. The plan uses poetry to enforce vocabulary, however, any reading passage can apply to this lesson plan. The lesson plan applies to Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and the Common Core Standards. The lesson is designed for the average student
Preview of The Mighty Miss Malone reading guide (Common Core aligned)

The Mighty Miss Malone reading guide (Common Core aligned)

Overview: In this reading guide, scholars will identify and analyze author’s craft, analyze evidence, use inference skills and make connections to the text. Also, there are writing prompts. Historical context, maps and extension resources are included.
Preview of Donner Party - A Diary of a Survivor

Donner Party - A Diary of a Survivor

Created by
TBird
This study guide is based on the book by Tod Olson. Comprehension questions range from story events and vocabulary building to grade level specific skills, such as cause/effect and similes. Questions also encourage students to analyze their own response to what they would do in a similar situation. Book level is appropriate for 3rd - 5th grade, but could be thought-provoking to middle school students also. The teacher's guide includes answers, along with page numbers to assist teachers and subst
Preview of Throw Your Tooth on the Roof Reading Guide

Throw Your Tooth on the Roof Reading Guide

Scholars will compare and contrast traditions throughout this book by categorizing like traditions. This document has 15 questions and is 7 pages long. I have also included a map activity. I hope your scholars enjoy it!
Preview of Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt: motivation, vocabauthor's craft (Common Core

Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt: motivation, vocabauthor's craft (Common Core

There are 21 thought provoking questions about character motivation, inference, analyzing and gathering evidence, and author's craft. Scholars are also asked how they can apply this story to their lives. I have added a brief history on the quilt's role in the Underground Railroad and a resource page.
Preview of Let it Begin Here! Lexington and Concord outline, notes, writing (Common Core al

Let it Begin Here! Lexington and Concord outline, notes, writing (Common Core al

This thought provoking reading guide asks scholars to use a dictionary to define 6 words before reading. There is a graphic organizer to help scholars take sequential notes. And 7 comprehension questions, followed by an essay question.
Preview of Guided Reading Questions Angel Child, Dragon Child (cc aligned)

Guided Reading Questions Angel Child, Dragon Child (cc aligned)

There are 13 vocab words the teacher can define with students. There are also 13 questions and one essay that will require students to go back to the text for evidence.
Preview of SSYRA 2019-2020 The Bicycle Spy by Yona Zeldis McDonough

SSYRA 2019-2020 The Bicycle Spy by Yona Zeldis McDonough

Created by
StoneyBank Edu
This product is a word document that contains 175 questions broken down by chapter with answers in parenthesis after each question. These can be used as discussion questions if read as a small group or as a book trivia game.This book was selected to be part of the Sunshine State Young Readers Grades 3-5 List
Preview of I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg Comprehension Questions

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg Comprehension Questions

This is a 15-page Word document that contains comprehension and figurative language questions about the text: I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg by Lauren Tarshis. There are 55 questions. The page numbers are listed in parenthesis for each quote from the text. I have also included a complete answer key and a chart for listing information about each of the characters. I have uploaded the document in Word format so that you can add or delete questions to meet your students' unique learning needs.
Preview of The Very First Thanksgiving Day Listening & Writing Activity

The Very First Thanksgiving Day Listening & Writing Activity

Created by
Brianne Willson
This is a worksheet to go with a listening activity for "The Very First Thanksgiving Day" by Rhonda Growler Greene. It includes multiple choice, short and long response answer questions.
Preview of Dancing with the Indians Reading Guide (Common Core Aligned)

Dancing with the Indians Reading Guide (Common Core Aligned)

Scholars are first asked to talk about what makes a text a Historical Fiction. There are 9 vocab words and definitions included. There are t total of 16 questions that range from inference, analytic and comprehension type questions. In all cases scholars need to go back to the text to accurately answer the question.
Preview of Discover Ancient Civilizations in India, China, and Japan

Discover Ancient Civilizations in India, China, and Japan

New format to easily cut into half-pages and make small booklets! This is an informational text for a teachers' resource, and ADVANCED primary readers to use for research. Provides standards-based information and interesting facts. Large font and color photos improve readability and interest. Meant to be used with other Ancient Asia books as a set.
Preview of Famous Americans (3rd Grade) Reading/Social Studies

Famous Americans (3rd Grade) Reading/Social Studies

Created by
Heather Dolan
In this package are 4 nonfiction reading passages highlighting 4 famous americans that students need to know for the 3rd grade Social Studies SOL. I used this in Reading as a warm up and had students read the passages and answer the comprehension questions that followed each one. This way students were not only using it for reading, but they are famous americans that they need to know for their Social Studies SOL test also. You could use this for a nonfiction unit, biography unit, comprehension
Preview of Flat Stanley Project

Flat Stanley Project

Created by
Mrs. Myers
Flat Stanley Project ~ Guidelines/Directions to be used in conjunction with reading Flat Stanley. Student will create his/her own Flat Person to resemble themself. Student chooses a Host family/person from another state and mail off their Flat Person for 4 weeks of touring. Student gathers state facts/information from Host family/person and create a Travel Fair Board and state facts report. Add your dates to the material provided and begin your adventure around the 50 states! This work is l
Preview of Pasquala - Reading Comprehension Questions

Pasquala - Reading Comprehension Questions

Created by
Puddlewonderful
Students answer reading comprehension questions while they read this classic of California History, Pasquala by Michelle Lasagna and Gail Faber.
Preview of Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters reading guide cause and effect vocab (CC Aligned)

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters reading guide cause and effect vocab (CC Aligned)

This is a 14 page reading guide that includes inference, comprehension, and critical thinking questions. Also included are 11 cause and effect scenarios which require scholars to go back to the text, and 18 vocab words for scholars to look up.
Preview of Guided Reading Lesson using Freedom Song: The Story of Henry "Box" Brown

Guided Reading Lesson using Freedom Song: The Story of Henry "Box" Brown

Created by
Lisa Connors
This book makes a wonderful introduction to a unit on The Underground Railroad or for a stand alone guided reading lesson helping students to predict, infer, and connect to text. I have aligned it to Common Core English standards for grades 3-5 under informational text. Book written by Sally M. Walker and illustrated by Sean Qualls Lesson written by Lisa Connors
Preview of Who Was Amelia Earhart? Study Guide

Who Was Amelia Earhart? Study Guide

This is a study guide/book companion for the biography "Who Was Amelia Earhart?". Each chapter/chapters has vocabulary words, questions, and an after chapter activity.
Preview of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (Graphic Novel)

Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad (Graphic Novel)

Created by
Joe
This is a Word document for the graphic novel, "Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad". There are 4 chapters in this book. Each chapter contains 4 T/F questions and 3 discussion questions. The reading level is 4 and Instructional Level is 3-9. The answer key is included
Preview of Willow Book: Awasis and the World Famous Bannock

Willow Book: Awasis and the World Famous Bannock

Created by
Mark Harrison
Read this book to your students. There are some before, during, and after reading activities included.
Preview of Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House) Study Guide

Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House) Study Guide

Created by
TBird
Ready for students to write on, this four-page study guide builds vocabulary, focuses on the factual aspects of Egyptian history,assists students in understanding key events, and includes a word search of important vocabulary. Based on the book by Mary Pope Osborne. Teachers guide contains answers and page numbers for easy access by teachers and substitutes to aid in reading group fluency.
Preview of Beginner ELL Book on World Geography

Beginner ELL Book on World Geography

Created by
M O
Teaching Social Studies and Science to newcomer and beginner English Language Learners is always a struggle. There aren't a lot of materials that accessible to them, and they frequently have even less background knowledge than the rest of the class. To get around that, I started writing pattern books on the topics we were studying. These pattern books serve the same dual purpose that the grade level texts do in advancing literacy while learning content. This book teaches about world geography.
Preview of Biography Interview Templates

Biography Interview Templates

Created by
Teachin' in MA
This packet inclues two biography questionnaire templates for students to use when interviewing a peer and a second template for interviewing adults/parents/family members. Also included is a paragraph template for the classmate interview. These can be used to create timelines for a students family history or to document a historical figures historical timeline. I have an entire unit on biographies and included the outline for you to use if you are creating a unit.
Preview of Richard Wright and the Library Card: multicultural reading guide (Common Core al

Richard Wright and the Library Card: multicultural reading guide (Common Core al

This is a 5 pages document containing 18 thought provoking questions. The questions presented ask scholars to identify characteristic traits, and character perspective. As well as, analyzing evidence.
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Importance of learning social studies

Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.

Benefits of learning social studies

Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

  • Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
  • Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
  • Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
  • Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities

By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.

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Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.

For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.

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