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4th grade social studies guided reading books for special education
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities Bundle | EF Skills Read Alouds
Use this complete set of executive functioning stories to teach kids the skills they need, including organization, planning, attention, flexibility, perseverance, planning, time management, and more. Kids will read along with each fun animal character while learning about executive functioning skills. Every story also includes an educator guide, story review worksheet, coloring page, role-playing activity to practice the skill, a contract, and more.Overall, these stories are a fun and interacti
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K - 4th
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Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
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3rd - 5th
I Survived the American Revolution 1776 Novel Guide
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 Novel Guide is perfect for teaching American history, about Revolutionary War, social studies, and language arts. Formats: Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom) The novel guide includes; Learning ObjectivesPre, during and post reading activitiesChapter by chapter comprehension questionsWord searchWords in contextCause & Effect ActivityNew vocabularyCharacter AnalysisKLW Chart Nearpod Teacher Access is included on the last page of
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: I Survived Series BUNDLE
Ancient Civilizations Greece, Rome, China and Egypt BUNDLE
Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China and Ancient Egypt: vocabulary, activities, games, and assessments differentiated to support all learners. Looking to integrate reading and social studies? Each ancient civilization unit includes a printable mini book, along with discussion questions and reading comprehension activities. This MEGA money saving bundle (25% discount) has a ton of fun and meaningful activities that will engage your students and make planning your Ancient Civilizations unit
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Science Adapted Books | Special Education | Print + Digital
These very simple science readers and comprehension questions are perfect to supplement science units in your special education education classroom. Use adapted books to introduce students with Autism to science! Each page contains a matching component and this resource now includes a DIGITAL version! Great for distance learning!Click HERE to save 20% by purchasing this resource as part of the Best- Selling Simple Science Curriculum BundleWHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?- Matter- Living and Nonliving-
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PreK - 8th
The Giver: Differentiated Instruction - Chapter Summaries + Comprehension Checks
Individual chapter summaries written with English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities in mind. Same page vocabulary support is provided as well as corresponding questions for comprehension.Summaries are detailed enough to allow scholars to follow along with the text and actively participate in class discussions but low enough of a reading level to allow struggling scholars to independently engage with the text. Each chapter is between 100-400 words and has a readability lev
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4th - 10th
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Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Attention & Focus Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for attention and focus. Kids will read along with Felix the Focused Fox as they learn skills for paying attention in class. This skill will help kids learn how to focus and pay attention in class by watching the teacher talking, participating in class, avoiding distractions, and more.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Felix the fox tells his story and transition from struggling to pay attentio
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1st - 5th
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US History Reading Passages United States History Reading Comprehension American
United States Reading Comprehension Passages Questions and Annotations BundleThis bundle contains a total of 35 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! It contains 7 StudentSavvy Reading Passage & Expository Text Resources! Units include: Ancient and Native American History, First Americans | Explorers, The Age of Exploration, Trade Routes | Colonist and Native American Relations | The Origi
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3rd - 7th
Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior at School (Adapted/Interactive Book)
Included in this product:
-26 page interactive book
-2 data sheets to track students progress on identifying "expected" vs. "unexpected" behavior
-1 visual of expected behaviors you can post in your classroom
-tips and instructions for use
This book is meant to teach your students how to differentiate between expected and unexpected behaviors at school.
This book covers the definition of “expected” vs. “unexpected” as well as includes 24 pages of scenarios for your students to practice ident
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PreK - 8th
George Washington's Socks Unit
George Washington's SocksThought Provoking ActivitiesThis unit does not include chapter questions. The activities in this unit are meant to make the students go deeper in understanding and thinking about the story.Students will use the book, George Washington's Socks by Elvira Woodruff, to predict, create chapter titles, analyze characters through trait recognition and comparison to themselves, character conflicts, find factual information in historical fiction, write an opinion piece, plot the
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4th - 6th
Inside Out And Back Again by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Unit
Inside Out And Back Again Newbery Honor Book by Thanhha Lai Novel in Verse Study is perfect for learning about immigration, coming-of-age, Vietnam War , U.S. history, refugees, similes and metaphors, character analysis, themes, and much MORE! This unit includes: 1. Objective & Benchmarks2. Pre-reading activity - Background history of Vietnam War3. During Reading Comprehension Questions along with history on Vietnamese immigration. 4. Post Reading Activities - Similes and Metaphors5. Vocabula
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4th - 6th
Short Story Comprehension with Sequencing Cards/WH-Questions
*** BOOM CARD RESOURCE***Use this Boom Card to target skills like short story comprehension, recalling details of a short story, sequencing events, re-telling events, and inferencing. This deck includes 3-event sequence cards (7 stories) and 4-event sequence cards (4 stories) which your student can arrange logically.Click here to see a preview of this material._________________________________________________________________To use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Internet. Boom Cards pla
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1st - 6th
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Organization Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for organization. Kids will read along with Oscar the Organizing Octopus as they learn how to organize. This skill will help kids learn how to organize their materials, including their binders, desks, rooms, and other workspaces.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Oscar is a smart and talented octopus, but he has one big problem – his desk and materials are always a mess! Oscar seeks out help fr
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1st - 5th
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HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD MEGA UNIT 1 (includes all Country Readers)
A TPT BEST SELLER! (Just UPDATED to also include vocabulary cards, postcard and a full sheet of passport stamps for each country.)
If you are looking for a unit filled with over 265 pages of traditions, customs, activities, printables, landmarks/typical architecture, around the world people puppets, flags, maps, passports, airline tickets, a suitcase, lots of activity/food ideas AND 12 full sized Holidays Around the World MINI READER BOOKS, (ITALY, FRANCE, GERMANY, RUSSIA, ENGLAND, HOLLAND, US
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PreK - 4th
Puberty Book for Boys (Editable) Social Story Special Education
Our puberty book will help boys understand the changes that are happening as they go through puberty. "I'm Growing Up!" is designed to address sensitive topics with care and accuracy, offering a deep dive into the changes that come with puberty.This social story will help prepare boys for puberty and the changes their bodies will go through. From understanding some of the physical transformations like height, weight, pimples, body odor, voice changes, hair growth, and more. We even explain a lit
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Social Stories Growing Bundle (52 Books) Special Education Autism PCS
The One and Only Ivan Adapted Novel Complete Unit
Everything you need to teach a comprehensive English-Language Arts novel study for the popular novel "The One and Only Ivan", tailored toward students with special needs. This bundle includes an adapted version of the novel divided into 19 chapters. The text has been simplified and includes picture cues for key words in the text with a repeated storyline that highlights each chapter's main idea. Also included is a teacher guide with suggested vocabulary words for each chapter, chapter objective
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4th - 12th
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Decodable Passages Readers for Older Students Phonics Reading, Fluency Practice
Searching for Decodable Passages and text for older students? These reading passages with controlled text are just what you are looking for.Our Phonics Reading Decodable Passages and phonics fluency practice are the perfect tool for your older readers to gain confidence in their phonics reading skills. This resource offers a range of passages that are specifically designed to help children recognize all phonemes. Not only will you practice decoding targeted words, but your students will also bui
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2nd - 5th
Ancient Egypt Mini Book
ANCIENT EGYPT MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and a "Using a Glossary and Index." This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
{BUNDLE} Thunder Rolling in the Mountains - Summaries + Comprehension Activities
When teaching this book, we found that our struggling readers had a hard time following along and keeping the characters straight. These resources were created with support from a Special Education teacher to preview or review specific skills to aid in comprehension throughout the novel study.Chapter SummariesIndividual chapter summaries written with English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities in mind.Summaries are detailed enough to allow scholars to follow along with the
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4th - 7th
California Gold Rush Informational Reading Series #1-6 Discounted Bundle
No prep! Teach the Gold Rush using these six age-appropriate and engaging texts and activities. Bonus file included. We created our own California Gold Rush curriculum that covers everything important but is flexible enough to use in a variety of ways. We wanted each section to be able to stand alone, so we decided related activities should be included.Our comprehensive Gold Rush Series of informational original articles each focus on a specific aspect of the California Gold Rush. The first in t
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4th - 6th
Reader's Theater Play Scripts: Folktales Around the World
Incorporate cultural diversity into any language arts class with these folktale Reader's Theater scripts from around the world. These classic tales from Scotland, China, Mexico, Africa, and India would be a great addition to any history classroom as well, as they exhibit the cultures and traditions of various countries.This package includes five folktale-themed Reader's Theater scripts:- The Black Bull of Norroway from Scotland- The Magic Paintbrush from China- The Story of the Sun and the Moon
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2nd - 5th
States of Matter Unit Special Education Science
States of matter is a tricky concept - especially when you’re trying to teach students with diverse needs. Written specifically with special education teachers in mind, my States of Matter 10 Day Mini Unit breaks down matter concepts into clear, repeated practice in varying formats. With definition posters, reading passages, comprehension questions, and worksheets, students will reinforce their understanding of states of matter in engaging and varied formats! What You Get: 2 comprehension works
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K - 12th
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Ancient Rome Mini Book
ANCIENT ROME MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and extension activities. In addition, two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and "Using a Table of Contents and Vocabulary." Use in a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Healthy Living GROWING BUNDLE Digital and Print Special Education
Healthy Living GROWING BUNDLE. Health Eating differentiated text and reading comprehension plus google slides for special education. Adapted Books and reading comprehension for each Food Groups, MyPlate, Exercise and MORE TO COME. Healthy Living and Healthy Eating Series! Printable PDF and interactive Google Slides for distance learning, blended, and in person! Great for special education, speech therapy, and early learners! All real pictures and age appropriate for all ages!Included so far-
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1st - 12th, Adult Education
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
Teaching with social studies resources
On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies
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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.
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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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