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4th grade science guided reading books for Easel Activities
The Secret Zoo
Literature Study includes:-chapter questions- vocabulary- figurative language- cause and effect- sequencing- predicting- compare and contrast- summary- prefixes/suffixes- answer key with page references- biomes
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Guide
The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Guide| Great for teaching growth mindset | This pack includes: Pre, post, and during reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questions and answersNew vocabulary "Animals That Live Forever" Article - extension resource readingWord searchThis resource is great for:Guided ReadingLiteracy centersTeaching science through literatureIndependent work
Distance learning, eLearning
At home learning, homework
Language skill practice and developme
Grades:
3rd - 6th
9/11 Terrorist Attacks Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th 2001. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the terrible attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comp
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3rd - 4th
The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System Science Read Aloud Book Companion
The Magic School Bus Lost in Solar System Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit : A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book The Magic School Bus : Lost in Solar System . (Book not included). Reading Level 3.1.This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 48 Pages Total Include:1. TA
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith Novel Guide with Save Our Manatees NGSS Pack
Manatee Summer by Evan Griffith Novel Guide + Bonus Save Our Manatees Science Pack Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (26 pg)Perhaps the best middle-grade novel ever written with topics of marine biology, animal advocacy, coming-of-age, family, and resilience. This resource includes:Learning Objectives
Pre-Reading Questions
Chapter-by-chapter comprehension questions
Answer Key
Themes Activity
Text-to-Self-Text-World Questions
Cause & Effect Activity
Character Analysis
Post-
Grades:
4th - 7th
Counting on Katherine by Becker How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 Lesson
Counting on Katherine How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 by Becker Lesson An inspiring story about Katherine Johnson, African American NASA mathematician, and physicist who saved Apollo 13 by calculating a save passage home after an explosion. This lesson pack includes: Pre, during, and post reading activitiesLesson objectivesReading comprehension questionsExtension activitiesWords in context activity Vocabulary activitiesCause & Effect KWL ChartCharacter analysisWord searchNearpod teache
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
The Panama Canal Largest Earth Moving Project Lesson Plan
The Panama Canal Largest Earth Moving Project in History by Elizabeth Mann Lesson ObjectivesThe keynote/pdf lessonNew vocabularyVisual presentationsPost lesson multiple choice and short answer assessment"The Panama Canal" book presents a comprehensive view of social, geographical, and scientific aspects of building the world's largest canal. It's an engaging and educational read. Here’s what teachers just like you are saying about this resource:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Carlton's Collection says, "Enjoyed this
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4th - 7th
ONE DAY IN THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Jean Craighead George Higher-Order Discussion Questions/Writing Prompts from each chapter.Skills included: figurative language, citing evidence, drawing conclusions, analyzing character actions, steps in a process, vocabulary, point of view, compare and contrast, open ended questions, writing prompts, and more. Science and Math content.Laminate pages: cut apart and staple together at the top or insert ring binders. Includes answer cards so students can self assess. Discussions are guided by stud
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Two Degrees by Gratz Earth Day Novel Guide Middle School
Two Degrees by Alan Gratz Earth Day Middle School Global Climate Change Novel Guide is great for teaching about climate change across North America. From California's wildfires, Florida hurricanes, to Canadian polar bears. This novel guide includes: Learning ObjectivesKWL ChartChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions and answersBackground geographical information on wildfiresMapsNew Vocabulary ActivitiesBackground information on Churchill, ManitobaBackground information on hurricanesHu
Grades:
4th - 7th
We Are Water Protectors by Lindstrom Natural Resources Earth Day Marine Lesson
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom NGSS Earth Day Marine Science Lesson on environment, pollution, ecosystem and natural resources, as well as reading comprehension skills, cause and effect, main idea and details, and much MORE. NO PREP! Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This resource includes: Learning objectives "Water, the Source of Life" readingReading comprehension questionsText-to-self questionsCause & Effect ChartNew Vocabulary activities Main ideas an
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2nd - 5th
The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane Science Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Magic School Bus : Inside a Hurricane Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit with Fun Activities, based on the book (book not included). Reading Level 4.3.This 47-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 47 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. * * continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Ques
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Galileo Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous Italian-born scientist, Galileo. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions abo
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: Famous Scientists Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Wangari's Trees of Peace NGSS Earth Science 3rd and 4th Grade Lesson
Wangari's Trees of Peace by Winter Earth Day Lesson aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Perfect for teaching about deforestation, natural resources, roles of trees in an ecosystem, cause and effect, and much more. Printable and Nearpod Google Classroom Ready This lesson includes: Learning Objectives Pre- Reading ActivityKLW ChartReading Comprehension Questions"Trees" text"When Trees Are Gone" text"Wangari Maathai" textRole of trees as a natural resource Cause & Effect Activit
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
The Redwood Trees 5th Grade Science NGSS Lesson
The Redwood Trees Lesson Plan is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. This engaging science lesson is perfect for teaching about Coastal Redwoods, their habitat, adaptations, geographic location, and current environmental challenges. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This file includes: Pre- lesson activityPhysical Characteristics Historical use of Coastal Redwoods Location of Coastal Redwoods Adaptations of Coastal RedwoodsThe Future - Challenges and Oppor
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
Ocean Speaks How Marie Tharp Revealed the Ocean's Biggest Secret Marine Lesson
Ocean Speaks How Marie Tharp Revealed the Ocean's Biggest Secret Marine Science Lesson on the Continental Drift Theory, SONAR, maps, and reading comprehension skills. Perfect for Women's History Month, teaching ocean science and marine science. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This resource includes: Learning Objectives Pre-Reading Activity KLW Chart Reading Comprehension QuestionsContinental Drift Theory Background InformationSONAR Background InformationMaps & Visua
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Read Aloud Book Companion Reading Comprehension
Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit Packet with activities including quiz, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D. (book not included). This 35-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 35 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. conti
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast Food Pyramid and Healthy Eating Lesson
Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast by Josh Funk Lesson on food groups, food pyramid, and healthy eating.Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)⭐️ Bundle & Save ⭐️Purchase Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and Mission Defrostable Bundle and you will get this lesson PLUS Mission Defrostable Lesson Plan. This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesReading Comprehension QuestionsStory Sequencing ActivityStory Elements Activity Cause & Effect Activity Rhyming ActivityComp
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast and Mission Defrostable Bundle
I Survived the Joplin Tornado 2011 Novel Guide
I Survived the Joplin Tornado, 2011 Novel Guide | The Fujita Scale, Tornado Alley map, STEM activities This resource includes: Lesson objectives Pre, during, and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questions and answersThe Fujita Scale/ tornadoes classification Tornado Alley map and reading activity Infra-sounds Tornado damage and shelter reading activity New vocabularyWord search 2 STEM activities This resource is great for: Teaching about tornadoesTeaching about recent his
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: I Survived Series BUNDLE
The Magic School Bus THE WILD WHALE WATCH Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)
Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they read, discuss, and respond to books. Collaboration is at the heart of this approach. Students reshape and add to their understanding as they construct meaning with other readers. The Discussion Cards have questions from each chapter prompting students to cite evidence from the
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
The Hugging Tree by Neimark Lesson Plan Tree Adaptations and Figurative Language
The Hugging Tree by Jill Neimark Lesson Plan is perfect for teaching about plant adaptations, figurative language, elements of poetry, cause and effect, story sequencing, story elements, new vocabulary, main idea, details and MORE! A wonderful story about resilience, sharing, giving, and plant adaptations. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesPre-reading Activity Elements of Poetry ChartElement of Poetry/ Figurative Language Activit
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2nd - 4th
Equal Shmequal!: Book Based Science and Literature Activities
Our Equal Shmequal! Book-Based Science and Literature Activities are based on the book, Equal Shmequal! by Virginia Kroll. Each activity is aligned with the NGSS Standards and the Common Core Standards for Literature and Informational Reading. We made these activities flexible enough so they can be either used with pencil/paper or digitally. They are designed for use with in-class learning, remote learning or with hybrid teaching. The activities can be used for enrichment, reteaching, an eas
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Timeless Thomas by Barretta Lesson Plan on Thomas Edison 1st Grade
Timeless Thomas by Gene Barretta Lesson Plan First Grade is about Thomas Edison, an American inventor, scientist, and visionary. Perfect for teaching growth mindset. This resource includes: Learning objectivesPre-Reading Activity Reading Comprehension QuestionsTimeline Text-to-Self QuestionsNew VocabularyWord SearchCharacter AnalysisNearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of the file. If you have any questions please reach out to me @ mrslenamed@gmail.comThis resource is great for:T
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Dinosaur Lady by Skeers Women in Science Lesson
Dinosaur Lady by Linda Skeers Lesson Plan is a perfect picture book study for Women's History month. Students learn about fossils, historical facts, cause and effect, story sequencing, main idea and details and much MORE. PRINT and GO! This lesson includes: Learning ObjectivesExtension ResourcesReading Comprehension QuestionsStory Sequencing Activity Cause & Effect Chart ActivityAnswer Keys Character Analysis Activity Main Idea and Details Activity Word SearchNew Vocabulary Fossil imagesNear
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in: Women in Science Biographies NGSS Unit Bundle
The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm Novel Unit
The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm Novel GuideThis pack includes: Pre, post, and during reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questions and answersVocabulary in context"Regeneration" Article - extension resource readingAfter reading essay questionsCharacter Analysis Activities Cause & Effect ActivityWord SearchThis resource is great for:Guided ReadingLiteracy centersTeaching science through literature Independent work
Distance learning, eLearning
At home learning, homework
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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