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Other (social studies) Common Core RL.4.7 resources
Novel Study: Black Star, Bright Dawn by Scott O'Dell
Complete with vocabulary and question stems for each chapter, this novel study provides a complete analysis of Scott O'Dell's "Black Star, Bright Dawn" using a variety of reading strategies including cause/effect, character analysis, context clues, problem/solution, sequencing, etc. Also included throughout the unit are reading graphic organizers, mini lessons on map skills, and a project students complete on Edmodo. Accounts for students on Edmodo can easily be set up on edmodo.com for FREE.
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Weslandia by Paul Fleischman Lesson Plan and Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the mentor text picture book Weslandia by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes. A great book for the end of the school year or talking about civilizations or communities. Lessons and activities focus on:Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)analyzing key ideas and eventsdescribing author's message / lessoncomparing and contrasting with a Venn diagramMain idea and de
Grades:
2nd - 5th
A Book About Propaganda Through the Lens of the American Revolution
Your students will learn all about propaganda through the lens of the American Revolution with history, illustrations and picture guides! The book is uniquely designed for grades four through five and can be displayed on the Smart Board. Use the book interactively by allowing students to “draw” on the book via Smart Board technology.
It reflects many Common Core Standards for Reading Literacy and Speak and Listening in grades four through five:
READING LITERACY COMMON CORE STANDARDS:
RL.4.1,
Grades:
4th - 5th
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The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Google Slides presentation and student activities on Google Docs. Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But The
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Types:
Also included in: Second Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Google Activities
Comprehension Cinco de Mayo,Reading Cinco de Mayo,Cinco de Mayo
Informative and engaging reading passages and comprehension questions exploring the history, significance, and traditions of Cinco de Mayo.Terms of UseCopyright 2024 . All rights reserved.Permission is granted to copy pages specifically designed for student or teacher use by the original purchaser or licensee. The reproduction or distribution of any other part of this product is strictly prohibited. At the time of purchase, additional copies of products can be purchased at half price at my Teach
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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My Name is Sangoel Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for a read aloud or for a guided reading, literature circle or novel study for My Name is Sangoel by Karen Lynn Williams and Khadia Mohammed and illustrated by Catherine Stock. The book's illustrations greatly add to the text in describing Sangoel's feelings and challenges. This is a great resource to help students in classrooms/schools have compassion for their classmates who are refugees and/or adjusting to a new culture. Other themes are identity and belonging, m
Grades:
1st - 4th
The Poppy Lady by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh Lesson Plan & Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. Great for Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Remembrance Day and biography studies! Lessons and activities focus on: Summarizing key details (4 strategies: narrative retell, timeline, graphic organizer, Somebody Wanted But Then So)close reading for describing illustrationsdescribing character
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Activities
The Color of Home Lit Log (Novel Study) (For Distance or Classroom Learning)
This is a lit log for a read aloud or for a guided reading , literature circle, or novel study for The Color of Home by Mary Hoffman. This picture book is a great story to teach children about refugees and their adjustment to a new country. The beautiful illustrations by Karin Littlewood greatly add to the text in describing the young refugee's feelings about leaving his homeland and coming to America. This book is a great resource to help students and staff have compassion for students
Grades:
1st - 4th
World Record's Project
Students will incorporate reading, analyzing and creating charts and graphs, researching on the internet, writing and social studies. After developing Inquiry questions about world records, students will research one of their questions. After comparing different records and websites by taking notes, students will write their own article with a graphic source from the information they researched. This project is great for higher level students who need a deeper connection to content that is re
Class Rules Everything Around Me: Understanding Social Class Status
This is a great way to introduce concepts associated with the economy. In my experience as a social studies teacher my students would struggle to make connections with past events and the magnitude of how such events impact one’s life. I always tried to make sure that they understood certain concepts, by making connections, before I taught the actual standard. In the case of social class, an important concept associated with the Civil War or Industrial Revolution, I liked to start with what t
Grades:
K - 4th
Vanishing Colors (Constance Ørbeck-Nilssen/Akin Duzakin) Discussion Guide
Discuss Constance Ørbeck-Nilssen and Akin Duzakin's picture book Vanishing Colors in your classroom, library, or other setting. Arranged by Common Core literature standards, this free downloadable pdf will jumpstart conversations and invite reflection on the book's themes. Thematic connections include refugees, war, hope, and the importance of community. About Vanishing Colors: As a young girl and her mother take shelter for the night in their war-torn city, the whole world appears muted and da
Grades:
K - 4th
African Cuisine- African Cultural Understanding Minilesson
Use this lesson to support student understanding of African Culture through African food.
Grades:
4th - 5th
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