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Common Core RI.4.5 cultural activities for GATE
History of Thanksgiving Writing Activities Reading Comprehension Recount Writing
Need to teach your students all about the history of Thanksgiving? This personal recount Thanksgiving writing activity will equip your students with first-hand knowledge about the history of the First Thanksgiving. The recount is narrated through the perspective of Mary (fictional character) aboard the Mayflower. She will connect to the reader with her gripping narration of the events that unfolded right when the Separatists left their small town in Nottinghamshire, England in the year 1620 to t
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4th - 6th
California Gold Rush #5: Mining Tools Informational Reading & More
The sixth in our California Gold Rush Text Series is called Mining Tools and Techniques. Topics include:panningrockerlong tomsluice boxhydraulic miningProblem: We love the California Gold Rush. That shouldn't be a problem except there is way too much information out there! Overwhelm! We created our own curriculum that covered everything important but was flexible enough to use in a variety of ways. We also wanted each section to be able to stand alone.Solution: A comprehensive Gold Rush Series o
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4th - 6th
Also included in: California Gold Rush Informational Reading Series #1-6 Discounted Bundle
Informational Unit: Crazy Horse Close Reading Passage and Toolkit
This unit gives students a deeper, standards-based understanding of the famous American Indian warrior Crazy Horse! I've included a variety of common-core aligned activities and texts that will certainly assess your students' comprehension! A wonderful addition to any Social Studies/ELA curriculum!FEATURES• Two page reading passage (Lexile Level: 840) on Crazy Horse's life and role in the Indian Wars. • Passage Assessment- Students will find evidence from the text and practice skills like cause
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3rd - 6th
Christmas Reading Comprehension Task Cards
Students will learn about Christmas Around the World with these 10 Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Task Cards! Included in this resource are:10 Nonfiction Reading Passages, each with information about Christmas in a different country. 5 Questions per task cardTotal of 50 QuestionsStudents will read about Christmas traditions, customs, and celebrations in Italy, Germany, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, China, Spain, Brazil, Jamaica, and China. Each task card contains a set of 5 text-dependent
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5th - 8th
Biography Activities - Task Cards & Choice Boards for Any Book
Dozens of biography activities come in two formats: task cards or choice boards. Each focuses on one informational text standard, as well as a higher order thinking skill (applying, analyzing, evaluating, or creating).Open the preview to take a closer look.They can be used with any biography: picture or chapter book, read-aloud or independently. You may pick and choose, ask students to specific tasks, or allow them to choose their own activities using the tic-tac-toe menus.All materials come in
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Unit - Genre Study for Fourth and Fifth Grade Students
4th Grade Choice Boards for Differentiation - ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies
Fourth grade teachers searching for engaging science, math, social studies, and ELA activities, look no further! This bundle includes 15 science choice boards , 15 social studies choice boards, 15 ELA choice boards, and 15 math choice boards. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including intervention and enrichment students! These choice boards are perfect for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class. Printable and digital versions are bo
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4th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-ESS1-1
, 4-PS3-3
, 4-LS1-2
, 4-PS3-1
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Country Research Project Bundle - 21 Country Studies with Reading Passages
This Country Research Project Bundle will engage your students in social studies by learning about various countries around the world. Your students will create their own 18-page mini book about the countries listed below. They will read the included reading material about the countries, and use that, together with other books or online resources, to complete each page in their own mini-book.What's included in this Country Research Project Bundle:Teacher Notes including assembly information an
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3rd - 5th
September STEM Activities and Challenges with Close Reading Passages
STEM challenge activities are so much fun. But, finding the time to incorporate design challenges into your curriculum can be difficult. The September STEM Design Challenge COLLECTION is part of the STEM with CLOSE READING series. It gives you FOUR OF MY BEST SELLING STEM CHALLENGES and will seamlessly allow you to tie together the curriculum by giving you rigorous text dependent questions that go with a high interest reading passages IN ADDITION to the fun STEM activities! Watch your kids
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3rd - 6th
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Descriptive Text Structure Craft With Passages - All About Hedgehogs
This crafty activity allows the students to pull out and emphasize evidence that proves that the two page passage is indeed a descriptive text structure. Students will look for and report signal words, the best descriptive quote from the text, several powerful descriptive words or phrases. In addition they will create a slogan and drawing that represents all descriptive text structures and write their own descriptive sentence. All completed in a creative craft way!A list of academic vocabulary
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3rd - 5th
Native American Leaders Nonfiction Reading Passages w/ Assessment
This NO-PREP resource comes with FIVE reading passages on some of the most famous Native American Leaders! FEATURES• Five short reading passages on famous Lakota Sioux Chiefs!• Students will read about famous leaders like Sitting Bull and Black Elk, as well as lesser-known but important leaders like Gall, Touch the Clouds and Spotted Elk!• Each passage comes with 6-8 short assessment questions. • Questions are common core aligned. Students will compare and contrast, identify text structure, look
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3rd - 6th
4th Grade ELA Choice Boards for Reading and Writing - Differentiation
Fourth grade teachers searching for engaging reading and writing activities, look no further! This resource includes 15 ELA choice boards aligned to common 4th grade ELA topics. Choice boards are excellent for differentiating your instruction for ALL students, including intervention and enrichment students! These choice boards are perfect for reviewing and extending what you've taught in class. Printable and digital versions are both included, and it's ready to be used!➡️ BUY THIS 4TH GRADE BUND
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4th
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Rube Goldberg Machines - 11 day Cross-Curricular Unit
Rube Goldberg was an engineer-turned-cartoonist who is best known for his comics with ridiculous inventions. This action-packed, engaging, and rigorous unit includes 11 days worth of lessons where students learn about Rube Goldberg, create a comic, design and build a machine, and then create a video summary of their learning. These lessons are great for gifted/talented students!This download includes: 11 detailed lessonsDifferentiated student worksheetsDesign Brief TemplateAn video alternative f
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2nd - 5th
Earth Day Text Structure Group Scoot Game (3rd, 4th, 5th grade)
Your students will learn interesting facts and details about Earth Day while identifying the common core standard of text structure! Students will work cooperatively to “scoot” to information cards and identify signal words. As a group, they will determine if the Earth Day story was structured in a compare/contrast, description, sequence, cause & effect, or problem/solution format. Directly aligned to common core standard RI.4.5, this engaging activity combines social studies and language
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3rd - 5th
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The American Revolutionary War for Newcomers Eng, French,Spanish, Portug Bundle
The American Revolutionary War for Newcomers Eng, French,Spanish, Portug in a bundle. Step into the tumultuous era of the American Revolutionary War with this short ebook. Tailored for newcomer students and lower-level English language learners, this seven-page resource offers an overview of one of the defining moments in American history. Dive into the complexities of colonial resistance, British rule, and the quest for independence as we unravel the events leading up to and during the Revoluti
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Not Grade Specific
The Long Journey-19th Amendment-Women's Suffrage-Newcomers EngFrSpPort Bundle
Spanish French English and Portuguese"The Long Journey-the 19th Amendment"A captivating exploration of the 19th Amendment's journey from inception to realization. Crafted specifically for newcomers and lower-level English language learners, this resource offers a comprehensive nine-page narrative of the process behind implementing this historic amendment. Through accessible language and clear explanations, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced and triumphs achieved dur
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Not Grade Specific
California Valley Region Informational Reading and Activities
Each of our California four regions products - Mountain, Desert, Valley, and Coast covers:climategeologic historyland forms and other defining featuresresourcesplant and animal lifepeoplecultureindustrytransportationarchitectureConcerns for the regions' future.Also included:interactive questions or actions on every slidewriting promptactivity sheetblank glossary notesKeep your students engaged and learning with this engaging, standards-based text and activities. Great for every learning situatio
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4th
A Computer Called Katherine: Book Activities
These activities go with the inspirational book A Computer Called Katherine by Suzanne Slade. Learn about the amazing life and accomplishments of Katherine Johnson. These printables can be used during Reading, Writing, Social Studies, and SEL. Also, it's a book highlighting the importance of math!ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:ELA Reading Comprehension Text-Based Questions Character StudyText Structure and Timeline ActivityText to Self ConnectionSEL (Growth Mindset)CAN BE USED IN SO MANY WAYS! Independent w
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2nd - 5th
Pocahontas: Close Reading Text Facts and Myths
This unit gives students a deeper, standards-based understanding of the famous American Indian Pocahontas! I've included a variety of common-core aligned activities and texts that will certainly assess your students' comprehension! A wonderful addition to any Social Studies/ELA curriculum!• Two-page leveled close reading passage on Pocahontas’ life and legacy.• K-W-L chart to aid students in identifying their misconceptions• Assessment Questions are common core aligned. Students will compare and
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3rd - 5th
Cultural Heritage Months / Meses de Patrimonio Cultural - Bilingual Bundle
Observe Cultural Heritage Months/ Meses de Patrimonio Cultural with this fully bilingual, discounted bundle. Includes: Black History Month, Women's History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Asian American/ Pacific Islander Month.Resources include:articlesquestionsResearch graphic organizerscoloring pagesworksheetsand more
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4th - 6th
California Mission San Diego de Alcala Informational Reading & More!
Original age-appropriate text about California Mission San Diego de Alcala including background info on why the missions were built. Our California Mission Series spotlights individual missions and coordinates with our California Mission Overview product. Students will read the dramatic history of Mission San Diego De Alcala and complete two pages of activities based on the higher-level thinking skills of Bloom's Taxonomy. Great for teachers as well as home schoolers! Can be used as a whole clas
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3rd - 8th
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Patriots&Loyalists-American Revolutionary War-Newcomers-Sp,Eng,Fr,Port Bundle
Portuguese, Spanish, English, and French in a bundle. Introducing "Patriots and Loyalists: Friends Turned Foes" – a captivating educational book designed specifically for newcomer students.This book delves into the fascinating world of the Revolutionary War, where brave Patriots fought against loyal Loyalists in a struggle for freedom. Through simple language and engaging storytelling, students will learn about famous figures like George Washington. This book is carefully crafted to provide stu
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Not Grade Specific
Thanksgiving Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension & Graphic Organizers
This non-fiction passage is courtesy of Wikipedia, Simplified English. The passage tells a short history of Thanksgiving. Included in the packet are six Common Core Aligned comprehension activities:
*KWL Chart* Students will use the passage to answer three short answer questions. They will use direct quotes from the passage to support their answers. RI.4.1
*Main Idea & Detail* Students will answer questions about two unfinished Main Idea & Detail webs. RI.4.2
*Timeline Practice* Stude
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4th - 5th
Native American History Unit: Black Hills War Close Reading and Assessment
22 page, 5 part unit on The Black Hills War, a conflict between the Native Americans of the Plains (primarily the Lakota) and the U.S. Army during the late 1800s over the ownership of the Black Hills. Product contains:- 5 Passages 420-550 words each with Lexile Measures of 710-790. - 1 comprehension check per passage with 5-6 questions on: cause and effect, sequencing, compare/contrast, main idea, context clues, recalling information, summarizing, short answer opinion, and more- 5 comprehension
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3rd - 6th
Chronological Text Structure Activity With Passages - History of the Teddy Bear
This crafty activity allows the students to pull out and emphasize evidence that proves that the two page passage is indeed a chronological text structure. Students will look for and report signal words, as well as the most important events. In addition they will create a slogan and drawing that represents all chronological text structures. All completed in a creative craft way!The following is provided: Teacher directions:Two Page Descriptive Passage About the History of the Teddy BearCraft Pl
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3rd - 5th
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