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Elementary informational text lectures
Trail of Tears and the Long Walk - Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions
Contains 3 reading passages on Native Americans and the Indian Removal Act, the Trail of Tears and the Long Walk, Native American Chiefs and War Makeup, 3 Comprehension Worksheets and Teacher's Key. Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product contains two non-fiction graphic organizers as well! Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Great for Substitute Teachers. INCLU
Grades:
4th - 5th
Also included in:Â Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH - Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions
7 Reading passages cover the California Gold Rush, Camps and Claims, Sutter's Mill, Mining Methods, Life of a Miner, Gold Rush Merchants, Lasting Impact, and more. Comprehension questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). This product is great for Substitute Teachers or for a quick charter school sample, independent reading, homework, or as a supple
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
9 Reading passages cover the Transcontinental Railroad, The Central Pacific Railroad, The Union Pacific Railroad, The Workers, Life on the Job, Promontory Summit, and More. This product is great for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Perfect for use by substitute teachers! Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product is great for a quick charter school sample! It may be used f
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in:Â Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
Informational Text Structure - Nonfiction PowerPoint & Google Slides Mini Lesson
Colorful interactive organizers explain informational text structures with examples. This mini lesson, which is available as a PowerPoint presentation or Google Slides, explores five formats used for nonfiction writing. Additionally, kids learn common transition terms for each form.Click the video preview to see how interactive organizers help kids conceptualize each text structure. Then open the preview to take a closer look at all of the parts.First, students explore descriptions.Text and orga
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
MEDIEVAL KINGS, QUEENS & THE FEUDAL SYSTEM Reading Passages & Activities
8 reading passages cover Kings, Queens, the Feudal System; the Coronation; Well-Known Medieval Kings and Queens (William the Conqueror, King John, Matilda of Flanders); Nobles, Clergy, Peasants and Serfs; and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! INCLUDES:8 One-Page Reading PassagesClassroom and Enrichment ActivitiesReview WorksheetTeacher's Key2 Graphic OrganizersREADING PASSAGES:
Grades:
4th - 6th
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PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS & FIRST THANKSGIVING Reading Passages & Comprehension
Twelve no-prep history reading passages covering Pilgrims, Mayflower Voyage, Mayflower Compact, William Bradford, the First Thanksgiving, Squanto and the Native Americans, and more. This product includes 12 Reading Comprehension Worksheets as well. Comprehension questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Great as a supplement to textbooks, independ
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â COLONIAL AMERICAN LIFE - Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions BUNDLE
Text Features PowerPoint Presentation
This introduction to 27 text features highlights the various print features and visual aids that help students understand nonfiction text, including the table of contents, glossary, index, appendix, captions, diagrams, and maps. Since a key component of this lesson is perusing nonfiction selections at their tables, each of the 27 features also has a slide asking students to find that particular text feature in a book at their tables. The FREE crossword puzzle (http://www.teacherspayteachers.co
Grades:
4th - 10th
Nutrition Powerpoint (My Plate)
Use this Power point presentation as an introduction or a review for your nutrition unit. It covers the food groups, my plate, the six essential nutrients, and many examples.Here is a run down of the slides.Slide 1- Intro PageSlide 2- Six Essential Nutrients ListedSlide 3- Detailed Information about WaterSlide 4- Detailed Information about VitaminsSlide 5- Detailed Information about MineralsSlide 6- Detailed Information about CarbohydratesSlide 7- Detailed Information about ProteinSlide 8- Deta
Grades:
2nd - 5th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â MEGA Science Bundle (Upper Elementary)
SALEM WITCH TRIALS - 5th - 7th Grade History Reading Passages & Enrichment
Are you looking for interesting history reading passages covering the topic of the Salem Witch Trials? This product includes 12 two-page reading passages covering the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Topics include Puritans in England and America, the Arrests and Examinations, The Court and the Judges, Cotton Mather, The Accusers and Accused, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great as a supplement to textbooks or for use by substitute teachers, o
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â COLONIAL AMERICAN LIFE - BUNDLE #1 Reading Comprehension, Activities, Bingo
PIRATES, PRIVATEERS & THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY Reading Passages & Bingo Review
16 reading passages covering Pirates, Privateers, the Golden Age of Piracy, Life on the Ship, Pirate Hunters, Female Pirates, Blackbeard, William Kidd, Pirate Covers, Pirate Havens, and more. A review game of BINGO rounds out this lesson by reviewing new concepts and vocabulary words in a fun and engaging way. Great for substitute teachers!INCLUDES: 16 One-Page Passages of Informational Text36 Unique Bingo Cards (18 pages with two cards per sheet)The Caller’s Tracking Sheet 24 Calling Cards Co
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5th - 8th
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MEDIEVAL MONKS, NUNS & ALMONERS - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities
5 reading passages cover Medieval Monks, the Job of Nuns and Almoners; Religion in the Middle Ages, Monastic Herbalists, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! INCLUDES:5 Reading PassagesClassroom and Enrichment ActivitiesReview WorksheetTeacher's Key2 Graphic OrganizersIn Western Europe during the Middle Ages, Christianity was the main religion. And at that time, all Christians w
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â MEDIEVAL TIMES - CAREERS - SPECIAL BUNDLE
MEDIEVAL PILGRIMS & THE CANTERBURY TALES - Reading Passages & Activities
5 reading passages cover the Pilgrims during the Middle Ages, Canterbury Cathedral, Geoffrey Chaucer, and the Canterbury Tales. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! Pilgrims were – and are – people who traveled to a location because it was significant to their religion. Pilgrimages have been around for centuries as people of all religions traveled long distances to important sacred site
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Celebrations and Traditions from Around the World - Informational Posters/Slides
Take a trip around the world as we discover some of the celebrations and traditions from around the world! This resource includes 23 informational slides filled with pictures, informational passages and interesting facts about 10 unique celebrations. This is a wonderful resource for students learning about celebrations and commemorations in Australia and the world in Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) (History and Geography) lessons. (ACHASSK065)This resource also includes a research task
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1st - 6th
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Non-Fiction Text Features Google Slides & Guided Notes
Non-Fiction Text Features Google Slides presentation and guided notes. 9 full color, fully animated slides perfect for reviewing text features and four pages of guided notes to match. A perfect resource to review text features with middle schoolers and the guided notes make a great study guide. Definitions and examples of the following text features include: title, subtitle, heading, bold, italic, glossary, footnote, picture, caption, graph, map, diagram, bullet points, and sidebar.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Non-Fiction Text Features PowerPoint Notes
This PowerPoint presentation can be used as a quick review or as a way to teach the students about non-fiction text features before reading nonfiction and informational texts. For example, I showed my 8th grade students this PowerPoint before we began reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. As I went through the PowerPoint, the students wrote the word and their purpose into a "Non-fiction Text Features Booklet." After they finished taking notes, they were given time in class to either dr
Grades:
3rd - 12th
PIRATES AND PRIVATEERS - Reading Passages and Classroom Activities
16 Reading passages cover Pirates and Privateers, the Golden Age of Piracy, the Triangular Trade Route, Pirate Ships, Pirate Flags, Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Mary Read, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! 1650 to 1730 is known as the Golden Age of Piracy, a time when pirates ruled the seas. Most of the well-known pirates in history came from this period of time. In the early
Grades:
5th - 7th
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3.RI.8 Text Structures Packet {Winter Themed!}
Use this amazing bundle to teach your students the different types of text structures (compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution, main idea, and sequence)! A note-taking page is included as well as ANSWER KEY! AND a scoot activity is included at the end as a way to assess students' learning. Don't pass up this amazing unit!!!
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2nd - 4th
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Jamestown Settlers - Printable Reading Comprehension and Graphic Organizers
This product contains 29 short reading passages with 2-3 reading comprehension questions per passage. The informational text covers the Jamestown Settlers, John Smith, John Rolfe, Pocahontas and the Powhatan, and many more (see below for complete list). This product also includes five graphic organizers that can be used on individual passages or for the entire product. Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This produ
Grades:
4th - 5th
MEDIEVAL SCRIBES & THE MAGNA CARTA - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities
5 reading passages covering the jobs of Medieval Scribes and illuminators, the Magna Carta, Medieval Books, Obtaining the Supplies, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! INCLUDES: 5 Reading PassagesClassroom and Enrichment ActivitiesReview WorksheetTeacher's Key2 Graphic OrganizersOwning a book during the Middle Ages was actually a big deal. Books were rare and expensive because
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â MEDIEVAL TIMES - CAREERS - SPECIAL BUNDLE
Objective Summary for Literary Texts - Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then
PowerPoint provides notes (how-to) for writing an objective summary for literary texts. This PowerPoint provides the "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" method of summary writing. After the notes, you can read a short story or picture book to complete a "SWBST" graphic organizer together as a class for practice. If you purchase the PowerPoint, you can message me and I will send you the guided notes word document that accompanies these notes.
Grades:
4th - 10th
ORPHAN TRAIN BUNDLE - READING COMPREHENSION, ACTIVITIES, & BINGO REVIEW
This product includes 12 one-page reading passages for your unit on the Orphan Train Movement. Reading passages are engaging and informative. Topics include the Orphan Train Movement, Homeless Children in New York City in the 1800s, Orphanages, Poorhouses, Charles Loring Brace, the Children’s Aid Society, the New York Foundling Asylum, the Newsboys Lodging House, and much more! Includes one comprehension worksheet for each reading passage. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engage
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5th - 7th
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Plot Structure using Frozen
This is only helpful if your students know the movie Frozen. Using the movie, you can teach Plot Structure. Included in the zip file are 2 power points (also converted to PDF). One power point is a slide show to show students in order to refresh their memory of Frozen's plot. It contains 15 slides. The second power point is the Answer Key. Each slide shows which part of the plot structure it follows, and a caption of what is happening in the photo. There is also a blank plot diagram, along with
Grades:
5th - 8th
PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS & the FIRST THANKSGIVING - Comprehension, Activities, Bingo
12 reading passages cover the Mayflower Voyage, the Mayflower Compact, Plymouth Pilgrims, the First Winter, the First Thanksgiving, William Bradford and Other Well-Known Pilgrims, Squanto and the Native Americans, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. A game of BINGO rounds out this lesson by reviewing new concepts and vocabulary words in an enjoyable way. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops!This bundle includes my t
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â LIFE IN COLONIAL AMERICA MEGA BUNDLE - READING, ACTIVITIES, BINGO
Introduction to European Explorers Power Point
This short Power Point includes general information about the Age of Exploration. Students will learn about the different motives for
exploration, who inspired them, and basic information about
colonization. This is best used before students begin learning about individual explorers, as they will be learning why these explorers went on their journeys.
This is part of my European Explorers Bundle - don't miss saving a bundle!
Happy Teaching! Martha from "The Owl Spot"
www.teacherspayteac
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â European Explorers Activity Bundle
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