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Critical thinking government guided reading books
Voting & Election Day for Citizens - Reader Kindergarten & First Social Studies
Teaching about Election Day or Voting for a President? Want to teach your student about how the voting process works for citizens? This reader takes kids on a little adventure to a polling place to find out all about Voting Day and or Election Day and casting a vote!You will get both a color version to project and read whole group and a blackline version for students to read, color and take home to share with their family! It is 12 pages long and includes questions for students to answer (findin
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Grades:
K - 1st
The Stories that Julian Tells Comprehension Questions
These are questions I've created to go with the book The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron. I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter in group and practice answering a question together. I then assign them the next chapter and the corresponding question/questions for homework.Depending how often your group meets, this could take you a few days or a few weeks. This book is a Guided Reading Level N, Lexile level 520L, and DRA 28-30.
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2nd - 4th
Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities: Football & Super Bowl 24
The Big Game- Super Bowl 24 is right around the corner. This Big Game football printable for kids allows students to interact with text while learning all about the history of the Super Bowl. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, main idea, word meaning, text features, and illustrations making meaning in the text.Standards Covered:RI.1 (Asking and Answering Questions)RI. 2 (Main idea)RI. 4 (Word meaning)RI.5 (Text Features)RI. 7 (Illustrations to match the text)An assessmen
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Constitution Day Reader for First Grade & Kindergarten Social Studies
Teaching about the Constitution? Need a reader to help teach your students the basics of Constitution Day which is on September 17th?This reader is written in simple terms for young students, perfect for both kindergarten and first grade!This reader gives the following information: -the constitution is like a rule book-tells the rules of the government and how it will work for the people -the constitution belong to all Americans and it tells them their rights-made a long time ago by leaders -the
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Grades:
K - 1st
US American Symbols Reader for Kindergarten & First Social Studies
Teaching your students about US Symbols? Need a reader to project and read aloud but also want your student to have one to read and take home? Grab this 10 page reader perfect for Kindergarten & First Grade!It has repetitive text and a fact about these US symbols: (flag, bald eagle, statue of liberty, white house, lincoln memorial and the washington monument). The last page provides an opportunity for students to interact by cutting/gluing the symbol they like best and write in its name.Ple
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Grades:
K - 1st
You're Finally Here! A Literacy Companion
You're Finally Here! An adorable book about a bunny waiting for a reader!Perfect back to school book for any class.This book can be found on Amazon, Amazon Canada, YouTube, and most libraries.Amazon Canada is a great resource with a very reasonable price and quick delivery.Other places to find the book would be Indigo, Barnes and Noble, and Walmart.This resource is filled with literacy activities to cover many story elementstaught in reading. Many correlate with Common Core.I have included all
Grades:
1st - 3rd
US History: End of the Cold War
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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11th - 12th
Also included in:Â US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
Betsy Ross Flag History Reader for Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies
Teaching your students about the government and American history? Want to give your students a reader that is simplistic and teaches them a little bit about the United States Government? This reader, Betsy Ross is 12 pages and explains a little about the legend that says George Washington ask a seamstress, Betsy Ross to sew the 1st American flag! If you need other American Government readers check my store for more!Buy the entire set of readers bundled in my store ...and save!Bundle Set of Histo
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Grades:
K - 1st
Small Group Reading Anecdotal Notes Checklist
Stay organized and document student progress with this anecdotal notes checklist! I see you teacher... you've found your students instructional levels and you have their groups planned, but now what? This resource will tell you exactly what to look for throughout your entire guided reading group! This handout also serves as a great way to collect data and monitor student progress day in and day out.All of the items on the checklist are based off my experience teaching reading skills and behavior
Grades:
K - 2nd
UPDATED A Young People's History of the United States Study Guide v2.0
This is the full study guide I created to go along with Howard Zinn's book "A Young People's History of the United States".
Now includes:
Table of Contents
Extra Activities
Grades:
8th - 10th
Franny K Stein Frantastic Voyage comprehension / writing ideas
Are you looking for a fantastic chapter book for a read aloud or guided reading? Look no further because Franny K Stein Mad Scientist Frantastic Voyage will capture the attention of every child in your class including the boys!First you need the book Franny K Stein Mad Scientist Frantastic Voyage by Jim Benton. Vocabulary cards are provided for each chapter. Thought provoking questions are included for each chapter. The pages can be copied and made into a booklet or run off separately and gl
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Comparing Inherited Traits: BUTTERFLY OR MOTH? (Animal Classification)
Enrich your animal classification studies with BUTTERFLY OR MOTH?, an interactive book from my Comparing Inherited Traits series. Your students will love the cut-and-glue format and realistic, original illustrations; and you’ll love the NGSS/TEKS standards-based content, Venn assessment, and emphasis on critical thinking. OUTLINE OF TOPICS INCLUDED:What Is an Inherited Trait?Shared TraitsMetamorphosisLife Cycle: Larvae (smooth vs fuzzy)Life Cycle: Pupae (chrysalis vs cocoon)Antennae (clubbed vs
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Also included in:Â COMPARING INHERITED TRAITS Activity Book Bundle
Bill of Rights American Government Reader Kindergarten & First Social Studies
Teaching your students about the government & American history? Want to give your students a reader that is simplistic and teaches them a little history of the United States of America? This reader, The Bill of Rights is 14 pages and explains what these rights are and how they protect Americans citizens.Note: this is for the blackline only. Kids will love reading, coloring and then taking the reader home to share with family! If you need other American Government readers check my store for
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Grades:
K - 1st
U.S. Armed Forces Printable Books
These printable books are perfect for teaching K-2 students about the 5 branches of the U.S. Military. Use them while you teach your students about Veterans Day, Memorial Day, or any other time of the year! They can also be added to a literacy center, or used during guided reading. Resource Highlights:Five black-line books that cover each branch of the military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and NavySimple prep! Just print, cut, and stapleNow includes a digital version of each book! Sha
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K - 2nd
Kamala Harris Book Print and Digital
Introduce students to the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. This set includes a print and digital book. The text uses simple language. Use this book for beginning readers and ELLs. Comes in color and black and white. Graphic organizers are also included. Digital VersionThis set also includes a digital Google slides version of the cards.
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PreK - 2nd
The Pledge of Allegiance History Reader Kindergarten & First Social Studies
Teaching your students about American history and government? Want to give your students a reader that is simplistic and teaches them a little bit of history of the United States of America? This reader, The Pledge of Allegiance is 8 pages and explains who first wrote this pledge, what it says, & why/when it is done!Note: this is for the blackline only. Kids will love reading, coloring and then taking it home to share with family! If you need other American Government readers check my store
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Grades:
K - 1st
US Government Reader Bundle {Symbols, Pledge, Statue of Liberty} Kinder & First
Social Studies Bundle! Do you need help teaching young students about history...topics like; Independence Day, The Pledge of Allegiance, Betsy Ross, The Bill of Right, The Statue of Liberty and Congress? It is all right here at your fingertips! Grab this bundle of 6 readers!Each book was written with First Graders and (later in the school year) Kindergartners in mind, simple text and to the point.Includes the backline versions of the following:The Bill of Rights - 14 pages (includes glossary &a
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Grades:
K - 1st
Independence Day 4th of July History Reader Kindergarten & First Grade
Teaching your students about American history and government? Want to give your students a reader that is simplistic and teaches them a little bit about the United States Government? This reader, Independence Day is 10 pages and explains how America became its own country long ago, on July 4th ...when it separated from England.Note: this is for the blackline only. Kids will love reading, coloring and then taking it home to share with family!.If you need other American Government readers check my
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Grades:
K - 1st
Marvin Redpost Alone in His Teacher's House Comprehension Questions
I have created higher order thinking comprehension questions for each chapter of Marvin Redpost #4: Alone in His Teacher's House by Louis Sachar.
I use these questions with my guided reading groups. We will read a chapter in group and practice answering a question together. I then assign them the next chapter and the corresponding question/questions for homework.
Depending how often your group meets, this could take you a few days or a few weeks.
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1st - 3rd
US History: Dawes and Homestead Acts
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
Grades:
11th - 12th
Also included in:Â US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
The Statue of Liberty History Reader for Kindergarten & First Social Studies
Teaching your students about the government and American history? Want to give your students a reader that is simplistic and teaches them a little bit of history of the United States of America? This reader, The Statue of Liberty is 10 pages and explains that this famous statue standing tall in New York City was a gift from France long ago!Note: this is for the blackline only. Kids will love reading, coloring and then taking it home to share with family! If you need other American Government re
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Grades:
K - 1st
US History: The Fugitive Slave Act and the Underground Railroad
Packet includes comprehensive yet compact paragraphs summarizing key data. Worksheet includes space for students to write their answers right on the page. Each worksheet is complete with images for visual learners and multiple reading comprehension questions.
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11th - 12th
Also included in:Â US History: Complete Curriculum Bundle
Canada Mini Readers For Primary Readers (K-2)
Canada Mini Readers K-2 has 4 mini-booklets for developing readers in 2 formats for a total of 8 mini readers.
Formatted for easy prep, just copy, staple and cut in half. Blackline copies include illustrations to colour and 1 or 2 sentences to read.
Included in the second version is 1 or 2 sentences with 1 or 3 dotted words per sentence to trace.
These mini readers can be used:
*as a social studies activity
*to read with a partner
*as a guided reading booklet
*for Canada Day
The 4 book
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Grades:
K - 2nd
George by Alex Gino Novel Study / Key (Author endorsed!)
"George," a novel by Alex Gino, tells the story of Melissa, whose classmates and family know her by the name of George. The message "Be Who You Are" comes across as a strong central theme in this excellent novel about a transgender youth who wants to be Charlotte in the school play, a monumental task for a girl who everyone thinks is a boy. This novel study was created with input and suggestions from the author of the novel - Alex Gino!
This detailed novel study includes a text-dependent qu
Grades:
4th - 6th
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