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Social studies Common Core RL.2.9 classroom managements
Florida BEST Standards & Benchmarks: 2nd Grade ELA+MATH I Can Statements Bundle
Save a ton of time by buying our FULL PAGE SIZE pre-made Florida B.E.S.T. Standards & Benchmarks Illustrated "I Can" Statements for 2nd Grade ELA and MATH. DOWNLOAD PREVIEW FILEDownload the preview file for a sample view of this resource, including ideas for printing and displaying the posters. Please view the preview file prior to purchasing so there are no surprises.What's Included?→ Teacher's Guide with example display options and ideas→ Florida B.E.S.T Standards Posters and "Mini-Poste
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2nd, Staff
Common Core Standards Checklist - Second Grade ELA & Math Bundle
This Common Core Checklist includes an editable Excel spreadsheet and two editable, printable Word documents. The Excel and Word documents contain the same Common Core checklist content, in two different formats. Use one or both, whatever you prefer!The one Common Core resource you need to keep you organized all year long! Save yourself tons of precious time and keep all your data in ONE PLACE!The standards are listed exactly as written in the Common Core. I’ve also provided a second version
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2nd, Staff
Duck for President Read Aloud - Voting Activities - Reading Comprehension
This "Duck for President" printable or digital interactive read-aloud lesson plan pack includes rigorous text dependent questions, differentiated graphic organizers, response to text writing activities, a craftivity, and detailed lesson plans. These "Duck for President" activities will help you meet several core standards while maintaining your tradition of reading aloud for pleasure. You will guide students to use evidence from the text to deepen their understanding of the story and respond in
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: November Read Alouds - Fall Activities - Reading Comprehension Bundle
Grace for President Lesson Activities
These language arts activities go along with the book Grace for President by Kelly DiPucchio. It is a great way to bring an election into your classroom!This unit includes 10 activities which will engage students in the story while they learn about voting!Students will make predictions, define election vocabulary, identify the characters, setting, and plot, compare and contrast, sort realistic and unrealistic promises, write their own campaign promises, take a survey, write an opinion, make a ca
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1st - 2nd
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Exit Tickets for ELA Reading Assessment for 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension
Exit Tickets (or exit slips) are a great idea to check for understanding in second grade! Formative and assessment have never been easier! This pack has both Reading Literature standards and Informational Text Standards bundled into one pack! Each standard can be assessed in 4-11 different ways. Exit tickets are great for:* They provide a quick and easy check of student understanding * There are 4 slips per page; it allows for work space while conserving paper/copies* The information a teacher
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2nd
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"Around the World" Passport Template and Stamps
This set jam-packed with a template for a passport and destination stamps for 40 countries. More stamps here.
The passport template includes the outer cover and inside cover with your choice of 2 reflections prompts to be completed at the end of your "travels".
There are 20 stamps per page for the following countries in full color:
• Japan
• Australia
• Israel
• South Africa
• Italy
• Germany
• Russia
• Spain
• Holland
• Sweden
• France
• Saudi Arabia
• Mexico.
• Canada
• China
• India
• Denm
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1st - 12th
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Common Core Standards Checklists_Editable - 2nd Grade Math & ELA
I designed these editable Second Grade Checklists of Common Core Standards to help you organize and track your students' progress and mastery of all 2nd grade Math and ELA Common Core State Standards. The set includes both whole class and individual student CCSS Checklists for 2nd Grade Math and 2nd Grade Language Arts.View my blog article, TRACKING STUDENT PROGRESS for detailed instructions on how to use the checklistsI left this download in PowerPoint format, so you are able to insert your stu
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2nd
Trickster Tales from Around the World Author Study (Common Core Aligned)
Use this Trickster Tales Trickster Tales from Around the World Author Study to explore author, Gerald McDermott, and some of his picture books featuring folktales and cultures from all around the world. This set includes resources to accompany 8 books by Gerald McDermott:Zomo the RabbitAnansi the SpiderMonkeyCoyoteRavenPig-BoyJabuti the Tortoise PapagayoThe first resource is called, "Trickster Tales From Around the World Packet." Use this packet to guide your students' exploration and understand
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2nd - 3rd
BOOK ACTIVITIES and EXTENSIONS Legend of Indian Paintbrush Thematic Unit
BOOK ACTIVITIES and EXTENSIONS to accompany The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush is a thematic unit based on Tomie dePaola's wonderful book. Included in this product are activities for literacy, speaking and listening, math, writing, and visual arts. There are materials for 2 literacy centers and 2 math centers. These extension activities relate to Native American culture, cover a broad range of subjects, and include differentiation ideas. [social studies, craftivities, ELA, math, writing, sp
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I Can Statements 2nd Grade BUNDLE for North Carolina
***UPDATED 9/6/21*** This product includes North Carolina I Can Statements for 2nd Grade with NC Course of Study Math, NC Course of Study ELA, NC Essential Standards Science, and NC Essential Standards Social Studies. There are three different size options; full page, half page, and a third of a page; to best meet your needs! This product has a colorful option with a black chalkboard background, white lettering, and rainbow colored dots. It also includes a color-saving option with a white backgr
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2nd
Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Native American Read Aloud Book Study Companion
The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush Read Aloud Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book by Tomie dePaola (book not included).This 52-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below : 52 Pages Total Include:1. Table of Contents2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions 3. continued4. 10 Multiple Choice Questions 5. con
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2nd - 4th
Medieval Scripts for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show BUNDLE
This medieval script bundle can be used in many ways to support your medieval unit! The various plays can simply be used as readers theater scripts. They could also be used in writing instruction/modeling. Three of the stories include both a script and narrative version of the story. However the most fun way to use them is to have your class perform them in a "Medieval Fair Unit Culminating Event" !!!Included in this bundle:-Medieval Character Profile Page-12 Full Color Medieval Character Pictur
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Exit Ticket 2nd Grade Reading Literature or Fiction for Easy Reading Assessment
Exit Tickets (or exit slips) are a great way to check for understanding! Formative and Summative assessment has never been easier! This pack has Reading Literature {fiction} standards. Each standard can be assessed in 4-11 different ways. Save $$$ by buying the bundle. ELA Exit Tickets for Second Grade Endorsed by TeachersExit tickets are great for:* They provide a quick and easy check of student understanding * There are 4 slips per page; it allows for work space while conserving paper/copies*
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2nd
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Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension
Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Literacy Unit : A Literacy Book Companion Unit with Comprehension & Fun Activities, based on the book Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain . (Book not included)Reading Level 4.6.This 38-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 39 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10
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2nd - 4th
Cinderella Around the World Traveler's Guide
Aligned with ELA Common core standard RL.2.9. 2.RL.9 Compare and contrast two or more versions of the same story (e.g., Cinderella stories) by different authors or from different cultures.These BLANK reproducible workbook pages are perfect for students to record story elements (story title, setting, characters, problem, and solution) for Cinderella stories from other countries. Simply choose a few or choose them all and create a custom Cinderella Traveler’s Guide for your students. Just copy
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2nd
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Monomyth Cycle (Hero's Journey) Activity Using "Piper" (2016) – Pixar Short Film
Piper (2016) is a Pixar short film that follows the journey of a young, sandpiper (bird) aptly named, Piper! This activity uses the short film as a way to engage student discussion and analysis of the Monomyth Cycle, or Hero's Journey.As of February 11, 2022, the short film is available on the Disney+ streaming service, or alternatively, you can purchase the Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 3 on Amazon, which includes Piper. It is highly recommend this short film is paired with the publicly
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Not Grade Specific
The Mud Pony Book Study Companion Reading Comprehension Rainbow Native American
The Mud Pony : A Reading Rainbow Book Study Companion Read Aloud Comprehension Packet with activities including quiz, sequencing, vocabulary, writing, and more, based on the book by Caron Lee Cohen (book not included). This 46-page packet provides a variety of levels to reach each individual student. Please see preview pages and descriptions below . Worksheets include lined paper for easy handwriting practice: 46 Pages Total Include:1. TABLE OF CONTENTS2. 10 Comprehension short-answer questions
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2nd - 4th
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2SL - The Long Way to a New Land Comprehensive Book Reading Unit - Novel Study
This 52-page, ELA book packet is aligned with common core reading standards at the second grade reading level. It covers a story about 1800s immigration and includes the following for The Long Way to a New Land. The Long Way to a New Land CurriculumAnswer keyStudy guide No. 1Word searchStudy guide No. 2Writing prompt Swedish-English WorksheetStudy guide no. 3Reading comprehension quizExplore the plot5W/H worksheetMatch gameStandardized test practiceMini-Game (projected on the front board and use
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: 2SL - What Should Second Graders Read? BUNDLE
Cinderella Around the World: ELA Comparing Multicultural Versions
Cinderella Around the World has been circulating for over 1000 years! In this ELA/Social Studies Unit, kids will read and compare 5 multicultural versions. We have fantastic cultural information for the teacher, plus comprehension activities tailored to each book, a mapping activity, comparative literature activities, writing prompts, and more! Included in this thorough packet are:Teacher’s Cultural Guide (with video links and cultural information)Visual organizer comparison chart of 5 books: fo
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2nd - 4th
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Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code Lesson Plan & Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the nonfiction / informational text mentor text picture book Chester Nez and the Unbreakable Code: a Navajo Code Talker's Story by Joseph Bruchac. Great for Veteran's Day, Native America Heritage Month, 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 trai
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: 3rd Grade Veterans Day Bundle - Read Alouds and Activities
2nd Grade Common Core I Can Statements - ELA
Save a ton of time by buying our pre-made second grade common core standards posters. 2nd GRADE MATH & ELA BUNDLE:2nd Grade Common Core "I Can Statements" - Math & ELA BundleDOWNLOAD PREVIEW FILEDownload the preview file for a sample view of this resource, an explanation of the mini posters, as well as ideas for printing and displaying the posters. Please view the preview file prior to purchasing so there are no surprises.What's Included?- Teacher's Guide with example display options a
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2nd, Staff
Common Core Standards I Can Statements for 2nd Grade ELA
Save a ton of time by buying our second grade FULL PAGE SIZE pre-made common core posters. BUY 2nd GRADE MATH & ELA COMMON CORE POSTERS BUNDLE:2nd Grade Common Core Standards "I Can Statements" Full Page - Math & ELA BundleDOWNLOAD PREVIEW FILEDownload the preview file for a sample view of this resource, an explanation of the color coding system, as well as ideas for printing and displaying the posters. Please view the preview file prior to purchasing so there are no surprises.What's In
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2nd
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom Lesson Plan and Google Activities
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the historical fiction mentor text book We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and Michaela Goade. This is a great book for teaching about Native American / Indigenous Peoples, conservation, or environmental activism! 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 Then So)infe
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Kindergarten Fall Read Alouds Mega Bundle and Google Activities
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT READ ALOUD ACTIVITIES picture book companions
This Classroom Management Read Aloud Activities Bundle includes 10 book companions: Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein, My Mouth is a Volcano! by Julia Cook, A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue by Julia Cook, Ruby the Copycat by Margaret Rathmann, Lacey Walker Nonstop Talker by Christianne Jones, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes, The Proudest Blue by Ibtihaj Muhammad, Clark the Shark by Bruce Hale, Pig the Winner by Aaron Blabey, and What if Everybody Did That? by Ellen Javernick. Here
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1st - 3rd
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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.
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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.
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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.
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