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Critical thinking geography Common Core RI.2.6 resources
United States 50 States Reading Comprehension Passages Region Geography Map
Are you teaching a unit on United States geography or the 50 states and capitals, or would you like to incorporate some non-fiction informational texts into your instruction? These United States 50 States Reading Comprehension Passages and Region and Geography Maps will help you engage and teach your students interesting and important facts about each of the 50 states and their capitals, as well as assess students’ knowledge of each state’s location on a map. Each of the 50 state reading passag
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2nd - 5th
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Maps and Globes - 7 Continents and Oceans- Landforms Map Skills Activity
This interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about Map Skills, Globes, Continents, Landforms, and Communities! These Map Skills activities will not only have your students learning the importance of locating on places on maps and globes, they’ll also be learning about constructing and reading a simple map, using cardinal directions and identifying map symbols. Lastly, they'll also compare and contrast basic land use in urban, suburban, and rural environments.This Maps
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1st - 3rd
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Holidays Around the World | Christmas Around the World | Print and Digital
Looking for a hands-on way to teach about holidays around the world? This cross-curricular hands-on unit will keep your students engaged during the holiday season. Reading passages are provided for each country in the unit to allow for use in your Reading/LA block along with Social Studies. This is perfect to use in a single classroom and also works well with students traveling to multiple classrooms. Note: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows for use in Google Classroom. Th
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Holidays Around the World / Christmas Around the World BUNDLE
Interactive Reading Notebook * Book Reports & Comprehension Strategies
Interactive Reading Notebook to use with ANY Fiction Book! There are over 100 foldables and activities included in this resource. This product will accompany almost any fiction book that you use in your classroom. There are interactive activities that focus on whole book comprehension {book reports}, as well as foldables that reinforce once specific strategy or skill. This resource also works great as an added resource to Guided Reading or intervention groups. Test prep doesn't have to be b
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2nd - 5th
2nd grade Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Science Worksheets Centers
Engage 2nd Graders in science with nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions, plus bonus experiments, and finally, find a way to fit in both science and reading comprehension in your already busy schedule. Cover topics like force and motion, energy, states of matter, and more!It really can feel like an impossible task. But this resource can be the answer you are looking for. This bundle includes engaging passages written specifically for second graders, covering 9 science topics,
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2nd - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 2-PS1-4
, 2-LS4-1
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Read Aloud Books and Activities: Reading Response Sheets: Interactive Read Aloud
Dive into the world of imagination and discovery with this "Read Aloud Books and Activities: Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Plans Mega Bundle," specifically designed for 2nd-grade learners. This comprehensive collection not only features a wide variety of read-aloud books but also integrates engaging activities that encourage students to read and respond actively. With meticulously crafted reading response sheets and interactive lesson plans, this mega bundle is tailored to foster a love for read
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2nd - 3rd
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Comprehension and Metacognition, Reading is THINKING, Good Readers
Reading is THINKING! These reading comprehension strategies, lessons, and student handouts are perfect for students needing extra practice with metacognition skills and learning to REALLY READ. Students will learn the difference between "FAKE READING" and "REAL READING."Lessons are great for:RTI / InterventionsGuided Reading lessonsSmall group reading instructionWhole group mini-lessonsLiteracy stations / centersInteractive Reading JournalsIncluded in this READING IS THINKING download:Teaching
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Metacognition, Reading Comprehension MEGA BUNDLE
National Symbols – 13 American Symbols & National Landmark Activities & Lessons
Our American Symbols Unit features THIRTEEN COMPLETE Common Core-aligned lessons with a balanced mix of engaging higher and lower level hands-on activities to teach 1st-3rd grade students about our nation's National Symbols:
• National Symbols Pre and Post Tests
• Nonfiction Informational text-we provide all of the National Symbols CONTENT
• Questions to assess Informational Text Comprehension after each of the 13 lessons
• short Research Project to make the game Find the Fib using True and Fal
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1st - 3rd
Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Christmas Stocking & More
Christmas time can be a bit crazy in the classroom. Engaging kids with fun Christmas Reading Activities can tame the crazies. Here is how you get there. Christmas Reading Passages focus on 5 Christmas symbols written to introduce The Christmas Tree, Santa Claus, The Candy Cane, The Christmas Elf, and The Christmas Stocking. *This product also comes in a digital version created in Google Slides.Each page is filled with a few paragraphs about a Christmas symbol and is focused on an ELA standard. T
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Christmas Symbols | Christmas Reading Comprehension and Questions Bundle
Comprehension Questions to Use with ANY TEXT
Tired of creating comprehension assessments each week? These Comprehension Questions may be used with ANY TEXT and are perfect for assessing guided reading! Thinking Questions is a tool designed for teachers to measure and assess their students’ reading progress. A built-in rubric is embedded on each one! Using this assessment resource in your classroom will provide you with information in the following areas:Comprehension skillsMetacognition strategiesGuided Reading strategiesVocabularyLiterac
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Metacognition, Reading Comprehension MEGA BUNDLE
American Landmarks BUNDLE | Print and Digital
Looking for an engaging way to teach your students about American landmarks? This BUNDLE contains both the unit and the presentation. New activities and interactive activities for interactive notebooks have been added to keep your students engaged! It also contains reading comprehension passages in two different formats. Note: The PDF file now contains a link for use in Google Classroom on page 2. This can be used in the classroom AND online - ideal for distance learning!!!The landmarks include
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1st - 4th
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Main Idea and Details
This product includes 20 nonfiction multi-paragraph passages with main idea graphic organizers. Students are asked to read the passage. Identify the topic. Write the main idea on their graphic organizer. Reread and highlight details from the text that support the main idea. Passages also address important vocabulary centered around each topic. *THIS PRODUCT WAS UPDATED 1/20/16The passage topics include:WhalesRed FoxThe Human BodyAll About SoundsAll About WeatherThe Solar SystemAntsCamelsBearsTig
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Also included in: Main Idea {Bundle} Teach. Exit Slips. Centers. Reteach.
Country Travel Brochure
This Country Research and Travel Brochure Project provides you with an easy way to engage your students in meaningful work. It has been designed in a manner that allows students to work at their own developmental level...instant differentiation! It can be used in class to model research and note-taking, sent home as a out-of-school assignment, or used to provide capable students who need their learning extended with an independent project.In my classroom, I first modeled the lesson and expectati
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1st - 5th
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CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES BUNDLE Literature Extensions Critical Thinking GATE
Story Sleuths I, II, and III Bundle delivers 3 products at 20% savings. You will receive 12 weeks of clues for the Story Sleuth challenge; an enrichment unit using Caldecott Award winning books to cultivate critical thinking. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is
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K - 4th
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Academic Conversation Placemats
Get your students talking about text! Building students’ knowledge of academic language is essential for academic success. These Academic Conversation Placemats use sentence frames to encourage students to speak in complete sentences with varying degrees of grammatical complexity. These placemats were created to be used with both fiction and non-fiction text. They promote discussion around text, which research shows increases reading comprehension. Each placemat begins with having students prepa
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: The Ultimate Text Talk Bundle
Reading Assessment Bundle Fiction & Nonfiction 2nd Grade Standards Based Grading
How do you assess a second grader’s reading comprehension for report cards? This question can be particularly difficult if you are required to follow a standards-based grading report card. Second Grade ELA Reading Comprehension Year-Long Curriculum Bundle provides a quick reading comprehension assessment for each of the Common Core standards. This print version makes it easy to make two piles- got-it and needs more work making small group creation a breeze.Standards-Based grading has never been
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Muscogee (Creek) and Cherokee Indians Natural Resources 2nd GRADE SS2G2d
Your students will love learning about the Creek and Cherokee Indians and the way they historically used natural resources with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (leveled for 2nd grade) Graphic OrganizersVocabulary ActivitiesMatching Activity
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2nd
American Landmarks Unit and Reading Passages | Print and Digital
Looking to teach your students about American landmarks? Your students will remain engaged while completing the hands-on activities in this unit. This can be used in your Social Studies classroom as well as your Reading/LA classroom. The reading passages are a great way to incorporate reading with Social Studies. Note: This now contains a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a copy for use in Google Classroom. Students can complete these activities in the classroom AND online - idea
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: American Landmarks BUNDLE | Print and Digital
2nd Grade Reading Review Game | ELA Test Prep Game Escape Room
Escape rooms are the most fun way to review the 2nd grade reading / ELA standards while encouraging team work, critical thinking, and problem solving! In this classroom escape, students will compete as teams to escape Planet Emoji! This team escape challenge is great for teams of 4-6 students, up to 8 teams. The best thing is, you don't have to prepare envelopes for every single team. This activity was created to be much easier to prep than the traditional class escape challenge. You will use fa
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3rd
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Also included in: Emoji Escape Room EVERYTHING Bundle Math and ELA Review 2nd-6th
CALDECOTT BOOK ACTIVITIES Story Sleuths I Literature Extention Critical Thinking
STORY SLEUTHS I is a 4 week, critical thinking project based on Caldecott Award winning books. Your students will use text features, illustrations, and context to determine which Caldecott Award winning book is described by the set of clues. By involving your students in this project, you will exercise their deductive reasoning, analysis, evaluation, and problem solving skills. This unit is CCSS aligned. Students also enjoy great literature, learn about artistic media, and participate in col
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K - 4th
Reading Comprehension Cards Based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy
Comp. Quest Cards 2 are based on Bloom's Revised Taxonomy. Cards are color coordinated based on various levels of thinking. They are a great tool for teachers, teacher assistants and parents to engage children during a read aloud, and reading groups. I have used these cards as a third grade teacher, a resource room teacher and as a reading specialist.⭐ These are based on more recent changes from Anderson & Krathwohl (2001).➀ Light red: Remembering➁ Light orange: Understanding➂ Light yellow:
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K - 5th, Staff
Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle
Ready to Go Science Experiments & Hands-On Social Studies Activities: Spring
Three months' worth of Science and Social Studies activities for second grade!Isn’t it tough to find time for Science and Social Studies?I developed these activities to make it easier to squeeze these important subjects into my second-grade classroom. March brings Read Across America Day, Daylight Savings, St. Patrick's Day, the first day of spring, and Music in Our Schools Month. April brings Easter, spring, Earth Day, and the start of baseball season. May brings the Kentucky Derby, Cinco de M
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1st - 3rd
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GEORGIA'S RIVERS Reading Packet *2nd GRADE* (SS2G1b) GSE and Common Core aligned
Your students will love learning about rivers in the state of Georgia with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Passage (leveled for 2nd grade) Graphic OrganizersVocabulary ActivitiesMatching Activity Multiple Choice Activity Answer KeysFor my Georgia Te
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2nd
Cross-Curricular Social Studies & Reading - Islands, Map Skills, & Immigrants
"Elementary Insider" is a fun way to present social studies topics for 1st - 2nd grade students in a newspaper format with CCSS alligned questions and worksheets. This edition's focus is on Islands: What is an Island? Ellis Island (Immigration), Liberty Island (Statue of Liberty), How Some Islands Form . Pages:1-2: Newspaper3-4: Comprehension Questions5: Main Topic6: Text Features- What Text Features are Used7: Author's Main Purpose: Describe, Explain, Answer8: Author's Points & Supporting R
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Informational Text - Social Studies & Science Topics
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