Earth Day Reading and Writing Activities Bundle | Free Word Search

Everything you need for a comprehensive reading and writing mini-unit is included in this comprehensive Earth Day literacy bundle! Celebrate Earth Day with engaging activities your students will love! BUNDLE AND SAVE $$$

**By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 25% off the full value of the individual resources.

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

1. Earth Day Reading Comprehension and Writing Activities

• Differentiated Reading Passages: The differentiated reading passages are focused on the history and importance of Earth Day. Advanced, intermediate, and emerging reading levels are included.

• Close Reading Directions: Your students will read the text three times, focusing on main idea, vocabulary, and text-based evidence.

• Vocabulary Support: Students define tier-two and tier-three terms from the text.

• Vocabulary Practice: The vocabulary activity gives students a chance to practice and apply the vocabulary terms.

• Writing Activity: Students connect the reading to their own lives by describing two things they can start doing to help protect the planet. Space for an Earth Day illustration is also included.

• Assessment: The three-part assessment is based on the informational text and covers vocabulary, comprehension, and includes a short answer extension question.

• Answer Keys: Answer keys are included for the vocabulary definitions, vocabulary activity worksheet, and assessment.

2. Earth Day Writing Activity

• Bubble Map: Students can use the bubble map to brainstorm different ways to help save the environment.

• Pre-Writing Template: The prewriting template will help students organize their thoughts before they begin crafting their paragraphs.

• Paragraph Outline: The outline provides students with a sentence-by-sentence format for writing their paragraph.

• Writing Paper: The themed Earth Day writing paper makes for a fun and polished- looking final draft.

• Grading Rubric: The grading rubric provides students with clear expectations for the Earth Day paragraph.

• Examples: An example of the paragraph outline and final draft are provided to go over with students as needed.

• Color and Black/White Versions Included

3. Earth Day Word Games

Celebrate Earth Day with three different word games! These vocabulary activities are perfect for your early finishers, a class competition, learning stations, or even festive independent work.

BONUS FREEBIE!! Earth Day Word Search & Answer Key

This FREE Earth Day word search is only available with the bundle! Students will love trying to find all the words related to the westward expedition! A word search answer key is also included.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:

Summary Writing Graphic Organizers

Text Connections Activities

Paragraph Writing Lesson Plan

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