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6th grade social studies guided reading books for Microsoft Word
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used to create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree.~A worksheet with 10 reading compr
Grades:
6th - 10th
October Sky video viewing and after activities
The film October Sky (1999) is adapted from "Big Creek Missile Agency" and Rocket Boys: A Memoir, by Homer Hickam Jr. They tell the heart-touching story of growing up in a rural West Virginia mining town in the late 1950’s, and boyhood friends’ pursuit of amateur rocketry. History changed on October 4, 1957, when the Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik, the world's first artificial satellite. That launch ushered in the start of the space age while the coal industrial declined and the teen
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, HS-ESS3-3
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Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
A Boy at War by Harry Mazer student activity and literacy guide
This complete Literacy Guide can be used with the historical fiction Novel A Boy at War by Harry Mazer. The guide has vocabulary and comprehension questions for each chapter. The Literacy Elements and Skills included in this guide are: making prediction, connections, characters point of view, and speculative writing. This novel has a DRA level of 50 and a lexile level of 530. Grade level can range from 5-8 grade, and ages 9-13.
This novel is a great quick read My fifth graders enjoyed the n
Grades:
5th - 8th
Reading Decoding & Social Studies Integrated 5E Lesson Plan
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
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Also included in: Reading 5E Lesson Plan BUNDLE
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.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Lectura y preguntas IN SPANISH: El origen de la quinceañera y sus cambios
¡La mejor lectura sobre quinceañeras que existe! Artículo auténtico escrito en México sobre el origen de las quinceañeras desde el imperio azteca hasta el presente. ¿Qué agregaron los franceses que invadieron México a la quinceañera, qué agregaron los españoles durante la conquista española a la quinceañera? Después de leer sobre el origen de las quinceañeras, los estudiantes leerán cómo se celebran las quinceañeras en cada uno de los siguientes países.BoliviaBrasilChileColombiaCosta RicaCuba Gu
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Donner Party - A Diary of a Survivor
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
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
March - John Lewis, Graphic Novel Ultimate Guide
Black History MonthBeyond Martin Luther King Jr.Civil Rights MovementGraphic NovelsTry teaching the Civil Rights using John Lewis' graphic novel, March Book 1. This is a 16-page guide for students to use while exploring book 1. Students will explore the Civil Rights movement as an eyewitness thanks to John Lewis. Students perform analysis, answer critical thinking questions, provide reflection, and explore links as well as practice graphic novel analysis. This file is a word document so you
Grades:
6th - 12th
Black Cowboy Wild Horses Reading Novel Guide
Black Cowboy Wild Horses Reading Comprehension Guide.This is a 6 page reading activity packet designed specifically for the story Black Cowboy Wild Horses. Included in the packet are questions about comprehension and many other reading strategies that will help your students become successful readers.
It also includes spelling words if you choose to use in your spelling class, and creative end of the book projects to measure students' comprehension.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
Bundle of EDITABLE reading comprehension packets that cover US History material from the Mayflower Compact of 1620 to the outbreak of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 of 2020. Packets all include key information, pictures for visual learners, Multiple choice/DBQ practice, test prep activities and reading comprehension questions with space to answer them right on the page.
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Grades:
6th - 11th
Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson - Word document
This file contains 35 questions from James Swanson's book, Chasing Lincoln's Killer. This book is about the 12-day manhunt for John Wilkes Booth. Most of the questions are straight reading comprehension, while some questions require the students to use their inferencing skills. The questions are separated by chapter and questions cover all 14 chapters.
An answer key is included, and the page number where each answer can be found is also given.
This is in Word format and can be edited.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Lucha Libre: Cultural Reading on Mexican Wrestling (English Version)
This cultural reading is about the Mexican form of wrestling called Lucha Libre. It discusses its history and how it is competed. Also included is a paragraph on El Santo, the most famous competitor of all time. Reading includes 8 short reading comprehension questions.Includes answer key.Editable word file
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Mexican Culture Reading Bundle: 5 Readings @30% off! (English Version)
Introduction to the Reconstruction Era Reading & Questions
Students will be introduced to the Reconstruction Era with this reading and comprehension questions. Students will then learn about the opposing sides during the Reconstruction Era and their Reconstruction plans.
Grades:
6th - 12th
King George What Was His Problem - Adapted Book chapter summaries questions
King George What Was His Problem The Whole Hilarious Story of the American RevolutionAdapted BookEach passage is adapted and includes review questions and written review responses for each passageCovers Entire Book
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Grades:
5th - 8th
A Young People's History of the United States Chapter Questions
Chapter questions for A Young People's History of the United States, Chapters 1 - 26.
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6th - 10th, Adult Education
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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.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
History Alive "America Through Industrialism" - Chapter 1 & 2 Notes
These are outline notes for the textbook History Alive - "America Through Industrialism" Chapter 1 &; 2 in the 2011 edition. They can be used for the older editions as well with some modification.
This is the note packet for a unit plan entitled Three Worlds Meet. They include concept and vocabulary notes for the two chapter. The topics covered are the 8 cultural regions of Native Americans in North America & European exploration and colonization of the New World - including Spain, Fran
Grades:
5th - 10th
The Winter of Red Snow The Revolutionary Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart Valley
Dear America series The Winter of Red Snow The Revolutionary War Diary of Abigail Jane Stewart Valley Forge Pennsylvania 1777 by Kristiana Gregory Novel Study. This includes comprehension questions for each chapter. This novel study includes lines for your students to write in. Easy to use; just print and go. This has 18 pages total including the answer key. Great to use with guided reading, homework or for assessments.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Boy at War Comprehension Questions
This is a set of comprehension questions for the novel "Boy at War" by Harry Mazer.There is an average of 5 questions per chapter, and there are no questions for chapters 4, or 10.An answer key is included, and there are two versions of the questions. The first is condensed so that students can answer them on their own notebook paper. The second version includes space for them to answer the questions directly on the page. Questions focus on character development, literary devices, vocabulary, th
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4th - 10th
French and Indian War Guided Reading Activity
This guided reading activity is good as a bell ringer activity, as part of a stations activity, homework, or as a filler for extra work as needed. The positions of France, Britain, the colonies, and Native Americans are all discussed, as well as events and individuals such as the Albany Plan of Union, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. Instructions for this activity are as follows:
1. Read the passage carefully before working on the assignment. 2. Read the passage a second time and fill i
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Grades:
6th - 8th
The American Revolution: Summary, Essays, Test, Answer Key
This lesson has everything you need to address multiple standards and 1 week worth of material! The lesson includes a text summary, analysis, essay questions, multiple choice test, AND ANSWER KEY! all in an editable Microsoft Word Document for your own editing preference. Even if you already have the book and do not need the summary, the resources here alone are worth it! Just print once and make copies at your printer for each section. Enjoy!
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5th - 12th
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Turn Homeward, Hannalee Quiz packet
In this packet are 2 quizzes I created on the Civil War Novel Turn Homeward, Hannalee. Each quiz has a mix of multiple choice and character matching questions. Quiz 1 on chapters 1-6 also includes vocabulary. Quiz 2 on chapters 7-10 also includes 4 short answer. Quiz 1 has 23 total questions. Quiz 2 has 26 total questions.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
SSYRA 2019-2020 The Bicycle Spy by Yona Zeldis McDonough
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
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Costa Rica: Volcano Arenal, Biodiversity and Ecotourism Reading (English)
This reading is on Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity and its ecotourism. It also includes information on the Monteverde Cloud Forest and the national park of the Arenal volcano. Reading includes 6 reading comprehension questions.Answer key included. NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store.
Grades:
6th - 10th
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