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Middle school Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa informational text thematic unit plans
Advent Booklet - Complete Advent Unit (53 pages)
This 53 page booklet is sure to be an asset to your Advent activities. This booklet explores the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. The booklet includes an introduction to Advent and provides week long activities for EACH weekly them. It also includes some additional activities including a word search, poems, etc. I was not able to include the whole booklet in the preview - It was too large and it would take a long time to load. I hope that you will consider this unit - it is sure to prov
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Plan a Vacation Research Unit - Project Based Learning Math and Social Studies
Give your students an opportunity to plan their own dream summer vacation! With this Project Based Learning unit, students are given a budget of $3000 to plan a vacation to a destination of their choice. Decide how to will spend 5 days and nights on the dream vacation. This 21st Century project based learning unit provides math, research, digital learning, and writing. (Google Version added)This PBL unit incorporates challenging, engaging, and creative activities. There are many opportunities fo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Opinion Nonfiction Text for Opinion Writing
This pack includes 6 nonfiction articles that are for student responding with opinion writing. Students read the article and respond with their opinion. Completely focused around the Common Core writing standards, students will be responding to text and the writing planners and graphic organizers that are included will be great to get students excited about opinion writing! I have also UPDATED this set to create paragraphs due to popular demand. The nonfiction texts include:
1. Kids and Social
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â 4th Grade ELA- Reading- Language Arts BUNDLE
Christmas Activities - Reading Passages - Story Elements - Narrative Writing
DIGITAL & PRINTABLE - Upper Elementary December Christmas Passages that are CCSS aligned with the ELA literature and narrative writing standards. We've added a Google Classroom Option to our popular product. The unit focuses on the reading skill of story elements of inferring character traits, Plot Development, and Theme. This unit is great to use for teacher observation because of the included lesson plans and rigorous activities. You will keep your students engaged during this challengi
Grades:
4th - 6th
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A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Novel Study Reading Unit | 6th 7th 8th
Teaching literature and nonfiction through A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this Socratic Seminar and literary nonfiction devices novel study. This A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your sixth, seventh, and/or eighth-grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this historical fic
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle School Novel Study Reading Units Growing Bundle Activities | 7th 8th
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Mini Unit, Lesson Plan
This low prep unit for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is the perfect standards-based resource just in time for Halloween. Your middle and high school students explore the legend through a careful process of close reading and thought-provoking activities while taking note of the author's expert narrative techniques.Student Experience: Students will read the short story and follow along with a set of questions. The reading will conclude with an interactive plot chart review ac
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in:Â American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
Solar System and Planets Leveled Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
These 24 engaging planets reading passages are a must have for a Solar System unit, nonfiction reading, or guided reading groups! Each planet comes with 3 leveled reading passages containing the same educational material & vocabulary, only varying by reading level. Reading passages range from Grade Level Equivalents of 3-5.5. All follow-up activities are thoughtfully planned to align to the ELA Common Core. Please check out the preview for a closer look!For a discounted price on this pro
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Solar System Unit Bundle: Sun, Moon & Planets Reading Passages, Activities
Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture!
Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture! 150 pages!!Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Texas with our engaging elementary unit on the Lone Star State's symbols. Designed to inspire young minds, this comprehensive package delves into the iconic symbols that represent Texas's unique identity. From the majestic Lone Star Flag to the rugged Longhorn, students will embark on a journey through the state's fascinating heritage. Through interactive lessons and creat
Grades:
K - 7th
The Hiding Place: Comprehensive Book Study (Corrie ten Boom)
This comprehensive book study for The Hiding Place includes chapter by chapter quizzes and reading responses, plus additional historical reading passages and activities to allow your students to delve deeper into a study of the Holocaust. UPDATE: NOW GOOGLE COMPATIBLE. You are now able to share this with your students digitally. I have included links to access through Google Slides. Students type right into the boxes. It's all set up for you! Perfect for distance learning.This powerful book is a
Grades:
7th - 10th
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common CoreFor Grades 5-6. This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on zoo animals. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 5th-6th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything they've done into a lapbook. These plans work well to leave with a sub
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
Anne Frank Diary of a Young Girl Literary Nonfiction Novel Study Middle School
Teaching literary nonfiction through Anne Frank: Diary of Young Girl will be rigorous, thought-provoking, and thorough with this novel study. This Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your seventh or eighth grade middle school learners in a thought-provoking Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this nonfiction diary. This unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common core reading non-fict
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School Novel Study Reading Units Growing Bundle Activities | 7th 8th
Declaration of Independence Unit
Declaration of Independence Unit
Do you want to bring the Declaration of Independence to life for your students? This is the perfect unit for you! My students enjoyed the activities in this unit and I was thrilled to see their love for history grow! This unit will help you take the Declaration of Independence off the textbook page and make it much more relevant to your students.
Contents of this unit:
* What is the Declaration of Independence? - Reading Comprehension
* Who was Thomas Jeffe
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Declaration of Independence Bundle
World War II
This 71 page product is packed FULL of engaging information and activities about World War II. Click the PREVIEW button above to see more visuals of what you will receive in this packet. The World War II topics covered in this packet include:Pearl HarborIwo JimaD-Day: The Invasion of NormandyVE Day & VJ DayThe HolocaustWWII LeadersRationingWomen of WWII & Rosie the RiveterAfrican-Americans in WWII & The Tuskegee AirmenUnited NationsEach World War II topic comes with 5 different reso
Grades:
4th - 6th
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Solar System Unit Bundle: Sun, Moon & Planets Reading Passages, Activities
These differentiated solar system reading passages are a must have for working on reading informational text with your students! They cover everything students need to know about the planets, the sun, and the moon! The Solar System Cooperative Learning project is similar to literature circles in that each student has a "job" or role they have to complete for their planet. You will have your students so engaged in reading and learning about our Solar System that they will not even realize how mu
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Animal Facts: Leveled Comprehension for Special Education
Animal Facts: Leveled Comprehension for Special EducationOver 350 pages of leveled nonfiction animal passages and symbol supported leveled comprehension worksheets!WHAT'S INCLUDED?+ 25 animals are included+ 3 levels of passages+ 3 levels of comprehension sheetsWHAT DO THE LEVELS LOOK LIKE?Level 1: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceLevel 2: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceLevel 3: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceANIMALS INCL
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in:Â Animal Facts Leveled Comprehension Bundle (Comprehension for Special Ed)
Winter Project Based Learning - Design a Gingerbread House For Sale Math
This winter project based learning unit combines gingerbread house math and writing into one fun and engaging gingerbread house for sale activity! Perfect to keep students engaged in learning around the holidays and winter break.Please click on the green PREVIEW button above to see more details of what is included in this resource.This writing and math pbl unit is broken up into 6 sections:1- Design Your House - students research gingerbread house designs, purchase supplies and calculate the tot
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Grades:
4th - 6th
"Dear Santa" Letter - Persuasive Writing Essay for Christmas
This is "Dear Santa - Persuasive Writing Essay" perfect writing project to do with your class during the month of December. It is common core aligned for grades 4-6 and is a great way to teach your persuasive, opinion, and argumentative writing standards. It will help teach students how to write a 5 +1 Paragraph Essay.This topic will be fun for your students and will help them be excited and about writing persuasive essays! In here you will find everything you need to help walk your students thr
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Duck Life Cycle
This Duck Life Cycle Pack includes 10 resources.The included resources will support the teaching of the Duck Life Cycle:1. Vocabulary Cards2. Life Cycle Posters - detailed and flow chart3. Life Cycle Matching Puzzle - Match the picture to the description4. Graphic Organisers - KWL and Can, Have, Are5. Life Cycle Worksheets - 3 versions6. Labelling a Duck7. We're Eggcited to Meet You - Hatch countdown8. Duck Diary Template - use as a class or individually9. Writing paper10. Life Cycle Booklet - W
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Grades:
K - 6th
Current Event Newspaper Assignment I Google Slides and Print
*A DIGITAL OPTION/GOOGLEÂ SLIDES HAS BEEN INCLUDED* Be sure to re-download! There are directions and links inside the zip file :)About this Product:Current Events are a nice way to integrate Social Studies, Reading, and Writing. Additionally, they are a wonderful way to keep your students connected to the community and world around them. This resource addresses the following Common Core State Standards:Common Core Reading Anchor Standard 1: Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Christmas Comedy Drama Bundle - four Christmas plays
Christmas Comedy Drama Bundle is a collection of four original humorous plays that are suitable for reader's theater, classroom skits, or as a performance for a large audience. In The Christmas Rush, many last-minute shoppers hit their frustration point as they wait in a checkout line at a store behind an easygoing, unhurried shopper, who holds them up with his unintentional delays. In The Truth of the Matter, several characters pass along a story about a man who slipped and fell while out colle
Grades:
5th - 8th
A Dog Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
A Dog Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on dog breeds. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 5th-6th graders to complete in a day. All of the teachers (7 of us) had to be out for the day so we wanted to leave something fun instead of a whole day of seat work. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
Winter Holidays Around the World
This is a collection of 15 reading passages perfect for close reading. Each passage covers a different holiday celebration from various cultures around the world. Also included are graphic organizers to help with comprehension. The activities hit several informational reading standards as well.Holidays included:MawlidSt. Nicholas DayBodhi DayDhanu SankrantiSanta Lucia DayLas PosadasHanukkahWinter Solstice FestivalsNochebuenaChristmasBoxing DayKwanzaaNew YearEpiphanyLohriGraphic Organizers:Compar
Grades:
5th - 7th
Differentiated Plant Adaptations Reading Passages, Vocabulary & Comprehension
Get your students engaged with this 3-page Plants Adaptations reading passage and activities while meeting their reading level needs! This is perfect for your plants unit, reading nonfiction texts, and for guided reading groups. This passage has been differentiated for 3 reading levels (Grade Level Equivalents of 3.5-5.5). Please take a look at the preview for a closer look! This paper version, along with a digital version Google Slides™ is available here.WHAT'S INCLUDED• Vocabulary Preview Char
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Plants Bundle, Differentiated Plants Reading Passages & Word Wall
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