Basic principles Common Core RL.2.3 resources

Dogged Determination - Story & Activities to Introduce the Scientific Method

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A determined pup plays with the scientific method to get the results he wants – a game of fetch. 5-page illustrated story / 5 student activity pages This illustrated story will help students enjoy, infer, and identify key elements of scientific research along with the characteristics of a successful researcher. ENJOY – Readers will get caught up in Thorson’s energy, his quick reactions, and the flexibility of his process for starting a game of fetch. Thorson’s high-spirited antics reflect th

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Science

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Research, Activities

CCSS:

RL.2.3

, RL.2.6

, RL.4.1

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.7

Magic School Bus EXPEDITION DOWN UNDER Discussion Cards PRINTABLE & SHAREABLE

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Learning Through Lit

Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.3.1

, RL.3.3

, RL.4.1

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Magic School Bus THE GIANT GERM Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Learning Through Lit

Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for students to engage in criti

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.3.1

, RL.3.3

, RL.4.1

...

Magic School Bus COLOR DAY RELAY Comprehension (Answer Key Included)

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Learning Through Lit

Answer Key Included!Rationale 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. (Includes questions

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Literature, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.3.1

, RL.3.3

, RL.4.1

...

Nature Exploration with Nancy Elizabeth Wallace Common Core Guide Grades 1-3

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Two Lions

This guide contains several lessons and sample test questions that align with Common Core standards for grades 1-3 for 4 Nancy Elizabeth Wallace picture books including Water! Water! Water!, Seeds! Seeds! Seeds!, Leaves! Leaves! Leaves!, and Recycle Every day! It contains pre-reading questions for all books and activities that align with each book. Lessons include Water! Water! Water! Capillary Action Activity, Surface Tension Activity Seeds! Seeds! Seeds! How Seeds Start To Grow Activity, Chia

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Earth Day, Environment

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS: