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5th grade social studies literature circles under $5
Thank You Sarah Hale November Activities Sarah Saves Thanksgiving Book Companion
Add a little history to your Thanksgiving activities this year. Your 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students will love learning about the life and legacy of Sarah Hale, the single mother of five, composer of Mary Had a Little Lamb and first female magazine editor. Sarah singlehandedly took on the task of having Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. She is a real-life example of perseverance.This unit can stand alone with the accompanying story Sarah Saves Thanksgiving (written by me) o
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in:Â Thanksgiving ELA Enrichment Activities Bundle
I Survived THE DESTRUCTION OF POMPEII Comprehension (Answer Key Included)
One page per chapter plus answer keyRationale for using Text Evidence and Comprehension packets:This approach provides a way for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they respond to what they have read. Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim. This skill combined with comprehension questions on DOK Levels 1, 2, & 3 leads students to think deeply about what they have read. (In
Grades:
3rd - 5th
I Survived Hurricane Katrina Mega-Pack
Step into the storm of century with this Mega-Pack for "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis. This historical fiction is a leveled for 4th grade but could easily be used in 3rd-5th.
This product pack was created to correlate with Common Core Standards and includes:
Lesson Plans (10 Days)
Reading Comprehension Questions (ALL CHAPTERS)
Answer Keys
Chapters Quizzes w/Answer Key (ALL CHAPTERS)
Extensions:
Hurricane KWL
Character Analysis
Hurricane Research & Writing
Character
Grades:
2nd - 5th
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic 1912 Pack
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This 53 page product was created to be used with the book "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic 1912" by Lauren Tarshis, and is aligned to the Common Core standards. This book is rated a Reading Level 4, but could easily be used at the end of third grade or the beginning of fifth grade.
The product download includes:
*Multiple-choice/Short Answer quizzes w/answer keys for all the chapters in the book
*Open-ended reading comprehension questions for
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 Mega Pack
Dive into "I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916" Mega Pack! This 42 page novel study is the perfect companion to the high-interest historical fiction and includes ALL the components of the individual chapter packs. I have also added a couple of additional bonus extensions! These text are fantastic to use for literature circles, whole group novel studies, or as enrichment projects.
This product download includes:
Higher-Level Reading Comprehension Short Answer Questions for ALL chapters
Chapter
Grades:
2nd - 5th
I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 Mega-Pack
Set your reading block on fire with this novel study for "I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871" by Lauren Tarshis! This high-interest book series is always a winner with my students. In my classroom, we use the "I Survived" series for book clubs. They can also be used as a whole class or independent novel study.
This 62 page novel study is aligned with ELA Common Core standards and includes the following:
*Lesson Plans (10 days)
*Reading Comprehension Questions and Answer Keys
*Chapt
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Reading Comprehension: The Irish Potato Famine and Immigration
This original, historical fiction reading passage was created to introduce immigration to students of all ages. The passage describes the adventure of a young girl, and her family as they leave Ireland and travel to America. The story describes details of the Irish Potato Famine, and gives insight into the immigration process. Fifteen text-dependent comprehension questions are featured after reading. All questions are designed to meet Common Core Standards. An answer key is provided. Key reading
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Katie's Trunk Mentor Text Unit
Katie's Trunk American Revolution Mentor Text
This unit was created to go with the book, Katie's Trunk by Ann Turner. It's about a Tory girl and her family right before the American Revolution- giving a different perspective than often taught. The unit includes activities for: inferring, synonyms (context clues), similes, character traits, writing using senses and imagery, and plotting the story.
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Grades:
4th - 5th
I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011 Mega-Pack
Experience the Japanese tsunami of 2011 with your class as you follow Ben on his miraculous story of survival in "I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011" novel study (book by Lauren Tarshis). This novel is written for a fourth grade reading level but could easily be used in grades 3-5, and with advanced 2nd grade readers.
This product download includes:
Reading Comprehension Chapters 1-4
Quiz Chapters 1-4
Reading Comprehension Chapters 5-8
Quiz Chapters 5-8
Reading Comprehension Chapters
Grades:
2nd - 5th
The Scarlet Stockings Spy {Unit ONLY}
The Scarlet Stockings Spy is a wonderful Historical Fiction picture book to use in your classroom when you teach the American Revolution or Literary skills.I have created a five day suggest lesson plan with everything you need except for the book and one other American Revolution historical fiction text.I covered RL.3 & RL. 6 using this text.In this bundle you will find:Vocabulary Cards (18 words)Student Vocabulary bookHistorical Fiction SheetCharacter Traits SheetCharacter Traits graphic or
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Novel study: Number the Stars and Miracle at Midnight - compare and contrast
This chart provides a way for students to organize their observations about the Newbery-winning novel Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry. This novel, describing the Nazis' occupation and their persecution of Jews during World War II, has become a middle-school staple of historical fiction literature and Holocaust studies.The book is often paired with the historical fiction film "Miracle at Midnight," which has many parallels with Number the Stars. It is also set in Copenhagen during 1943, when se
Grades:
4th - 7th
Who Was Sacagawea? (Fradin) Book Study / Reading Comprehension (28 pages)
* Follows Common Core Standards *This 28-page booklet-style Book Study (a total 57 pages including answer key) is designed to follow students throughout the entire book.The questions are based on reading comprehension, strategies and skills. The book study is designed to be enjoyable and keep the students engaged.Many different types of questions for students to think about and answer before/during/after they finish each chapter. Types of questions include:Narrative ElementsPredict ConnectInferT
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â What Is World History? (Who Was...) COLLECTION : 25 Book Studies (691 pages)
I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 Mega Pack
Create an explosion of reading excitement with the "I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79" Mega Pack! This novel is written for a fourth grade reading level but could easily be used in grades 3-5, and with advanced 2nd grade readers.
This product download includes:
Reading Comprehension Chapters 1-4
Quiz Chapters 1-4
Reading Comprehension Chapters 5-7
Quiz Chapters 5-7
Reading Comprehension Chapters 8-10
Quiz Chapters 8-10
Reading Comprehension Chapters 11-16
Quiz Chapters 11-16
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Pink and Say - Book Study Activities
Pink and Say written by Patricia Polacco. This product is a reading unit to use with the book Pink and Say written by Patricia Polacco. It includes discussion questions to use before reading the book and several pages of questions that can be used during and/or after reading the text. This product also includes a graphic organizer for comparing the characters Pinkus and Sheldon and two writing prompts related the text, centered on the theme of friendship. This is a wonderful book that can be use
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Galveston Hurricane Nonfiction Text Features Sort & Questions distance learning
This nonfiction text features sort contains a two page article on the Galveston hurricane of 1900, 11 text features (pictures, map, captions, and headings) to cut and sort, and eight comprehension questions to answer. The questions are STAAR stemmed questions. Use as a lesson on text feature placement within a text, or use in small groups or literacy centers.Google slide version of this product is also included.GET THE NONFICTION TEXT FEATURE SORT BUNDLE!!! Get this product along with: The Unde
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Also included in:Â Nonfiction Text Features Sort Bundle with Comprehension Questions
Beth - The Story of a Child Convict by Mark Wilson - First Fleet
This resource is a nine page PDF document with activities to do based on the book Beth - The Story of a Child Convict by Mark Wilson. This document contains six worksheets for students.The activities allow the students to reflect on the story and extend their understanding of the themes within this text. There are two pages of comprehension questions, a dictionary activity, a Venn diagram task and two research activities. A teacher answer sheet is provided for the comprehension questions.This bo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â Mark Wilson Book Bundle #1 - Worksheets for 10 Picture Books - Author Study
Read Aloud Play: The Newsies--The Newsboy Strike of 1899
Originally published in the March 2015 issue of Scholastic’s Scope magazine, "The Newsies" tells the story of a young immigrant girl who goes to work selling newspapers just before the 1899 New York City newsboy strike in which kids stood up to William Randolph Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer. It's a historically more accurate version than the Disney musical (a completely different story). Suitable for reader's theater or stage production, this historically-accurate, kid-friendly script includes elev
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Greek Mythology Coloring Posters - Gods & Heroes Coloring Pages - SimpleLitColor
Greek gods! Greek heroes! Greek mythology characters! Each is a poster (10"x 15") that can be printed on 11"x17" paper or two 8.5"x11" sheets taped together. This Greek myth resource includes the 12 Olympians, 10 Greek heroes, and 12 other Greek gods and characters.This download includes 34 coloring posters for the following characters:AchillesAphroditeApolloArachneAresArtemisAtalantaAthenaBellerophonDaedalusDemeterDionysusErosHadesHelen of Troy HephaestusHeraHerculesHermesHestiaIcharusJasonMela
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 Mega Pack
Create an explosion of reading excitement with the "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" Mega Pack! This novel is written for a fourth grade reading level but could easily be used in grades 3-5, and with advanced 2nd grade readers.
This 67 page product download includes:
Reading Comprehension Chapters 1-4
Quiz Chapters 1-4
Reading Comprehension Chapters 5-9
Quiz Chapters 5-9
Reading Comprehension Chapters 10-13
Quiz Chapters 10-13
Reading Comprehension Chapters 14-16 and Auth
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Rosie Revere Engineer - Growth Mindset - Research, Reading Comprehension & STEM
This activity packet can be used for guidance lessons, small group, read aloud activities, literature circles, sub work and more!
Rosie Revere Engineer by: Andrea Beaty is an awesome story about a little girl who dreams of becoming an engineer! She creates inventions for her relatives and learns important life lessons along the way. Her Great-Great Aunt Rose (Rosie the Riveter) helps Rosie adopt a growth mindset and is instrumental in helping Rosie grow as a person and as an engineer!
Rosie l
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906
The earth-shattering action in "I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906" by Lauren Tarshis is sure to keep your students on the edge of their seats and engaged in this historical event! This 48 page novel study is the perfect companion for use with book clubs, literature circles, and/or independent novel studies.
This product download includes:
Lesson Plans
Short Answer Reading Comprehension Questions (for all chapters)
Reading Comprehension Question Answer Keys
Short Answer/Mulitple Ch
Grades:
2nd - 5th
My America: Westward to Home Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary
These questions/activities were developed to go along with My America: Westward to Home Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary. There are 40 open-ended questions divided up according to their dates in the diary. Numerous skill are included such as figurative language, inference, vocabulary, author's craft. There are 4 pages of questions and I've used it different ways. Some years I had students answer the questions in their journals to save paper. Other years we created booklets with the questions. W
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3rd - 5th
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Thunder Rolling in the Mountains (Scott O'Dell) Novel Study with Paired Texts
Product DescriptionThunder Rolling in the Mountains is one of Scott O'Dell's many historical fiction novels for young readers. This book is ideal for 4th and 5th graders and relates to Social Studies standards for these grade levels.This document includes:*Guiding/analysis/comprehension questions for every chapter*Short vocabulary lists for every chapterTo extend and integrate with history lessons:*vocabulary and definitions for key terms related to the topic of Native America studies*3 Student
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4th - 8th
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Native American Point of View Reading and Writing Project
No-prep, Native American "point of view" reading lesson! After reading passages, and actual letters and statements from Native Americans, students use critical reading skills to show their understanding of the points of view of many Native Americans and others today. A difficult part of American history is the loss of Native American land to the English settlers. This lesson provides an opportunity for your students to take an in depth look at the opinions of several Native Americans and othe
Grades:
5th - 8th
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