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1st grade literature thematic unit plans
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs & The Three Little Pigs - Print & Easel
Reading The True Story of the Three Little Pigs? This compare and contrast folktale unit was created for use with The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka and a traditional retelling of The Three Little Pigs. In my classroom, I use James Marshall’s version of The Three Little Pigs for these activities, but any traditional retelling will pair well. Here’s what you’ll find inside:• vocabulary reference sheet with visuals• story maps• summary writing graphic organizer• character des
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Folktales and Fractured Folktales - Compare and Contrast Folktales
The Three Little Pigs Compare & Contrast, True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Compare and contrast the three little pigs, the True Story of the Three Little Pigs, and more with these fractured fairy tales! Plus, teach story sequencing, character traits, Venn diagrams, and more! This resource covers 3 versions of The Three Little Pigs:The Three Little Pigs by Paul Galdone or James Marshall (both are the regular version of the story)The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon ScieszkaThe Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig by Eugene Trivizas & Helen OxenburyActiv
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1st - 2nd
Fairy Tale Math Kindergarten & 1st Grade Color By The Number Code Coloring Pages
Do your students need a fun and engaging way to practice number recognition, basic addition and basic subtraction skills? These Fairy Tale Color By The Code printables are a FUN way to practice math facts! Your Kindergarten and First grade students will love coloring by sum and difference! ► This resource includes 10 math puzzles: Number Recognition Basic Addition Facts Basic Subtraction Facts Answer keys included Puzzles support Common Core Standards and each page has CCSS listed.K.OA.A.1K.OA.
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K - 1st
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Sequencing Activity
Colorful pictures that can be used to re-tell the story as well as a center activity.Be sure to "Follow me" for updates on new products and freebies!! And please don’t forget to leave a review if you love this product! Through leaving reviews, you can earn TpT credits, which are points that can be applied to future TpT purchases. Thank you!
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: A Theme-a-Month: Insects
Gingerbread Man Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
Run, run as fast as you can! You’ll learn so much from The Gingerbread Man! This week-long comprehensive unit for kindergarten and first grade includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions to make your job easier. It incorporates reading, writing, math, handwriting and art. It also includes two STEM activities and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, as well as examples of printa
Grades:
K - 1st
NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
Laura Numeroff: If You Give... Author Study
This 130 page author study focuses on all of Laura Numeroff's "If You Give..." books. These circular texts are favorites of my students.
The activities in this packet can be completed in as little as one week or as long as a month. It is up to you for pacing. The activities in this packet are of varying ability levels. Pick and choose what works for you and your students. I like to do this packet towards the beginning of the year in first grade.
Activities Included:
Laura Numeroff Chart
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PreK - 1st
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid Of Anything: Book Companion for Language
This fantastic fall book companion is an engaging and fun tool to support instruction and practice of 9 different language skills! Some of the targeted language skills include tier 1 vocabulary, sequencing, story retell, comprehension of text/information, verb usage, same/different, inferencing, emotions, and attributes. Instructional cards, task cards, sorting activities and worksheets are included within this product. This product is black and white to reduce printing costs related to colored
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PreK - 3rd
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Activities and Book Companion for First Grade
If you want some read aloud activities to do with the Wizard of Oz, look no further! These book companion activities are designed to engage kids in first grade Common Core literacy standards with a chapter book loved by all!INCLUDED IN THE WIZARD OF OZ BOOK COMPANION ACTIVITIEScharacter trait webs: Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion in color and black and white4 Venn Diagrams: Scarecrow vs Tin Man, Scarecrow vs Lion, Tin Man vs Lion, and the book vs movie (in color and black and white)Who Sa
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K - 2nd
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Sub Plans - Diary of a Worm
No Prep Emergency Sub Plans for "Diary of a Worm." Just print and copy!! All you need to leave your sub is a copy of "Diary of a Worm" by Doreen Cronin and an informational book on Earthworms (if you choose to use during your science block).This packet includes the following:A Sub Plan Overview Template & Instructions for each activity. Just print and circle which activity you'd like your sub to complete with your class. I have created a few options for each subject so that you may choose wh
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K - 2nd
The Nutcracker Ballet Story Literacy Unit / ELA Worksheets and Center Activities
Nutcracker ELA worksheets and center activities.A reading and language arts unit for the story of the Nutcracker.It includes the following resources and activities: • Story Maps • Character Traits Bubble Maps • Venn Diagram • Reality or Fantasy worksheet• Compound words worksheet• Writing worksheets• Irregular Past Tense matching card game• Irregular past tense recording sheet• Adjectives Matching card game • Adjectives recording sheet• R-controlled vowels game• R-controlled recording sheetAND
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Fun With Kevin Henkes & Friends! {An Author Study}
This huge, 92 page pack is perfect for any Kevin Henkes author study! This author study uses the following books: Chrysanthemum, Wemberly Worried, Owen, and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. **DOWNLOAD PREVIEW FOR A PEEK AT ALL PAGES INCLUDED**
Here is what's included:
Pg. 2-14: Chrysanthemum Name Graphs & Writing Craftivity
Pg. 15-28: Chrysanthemum Printables {2 cut & paste sequencing pages, venn diagram, B-M-E sequencing, story map, brace map, making words, adjective bubble map, ABC orde
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K - 3rd
Animals in Winter Hibernation and Migration Reading Comprehension Bundle
This fun unit will have your students learning all about animals in winter. The focus is on animals that hibernate, migrate, and adapt to survive changes in their environment. During this unit, your students will work on checking for understanding using 3 nonfiction books and 2 fiction books. There are many other strategies included as well such as character analysis, questioning, nonfiction text features and lots of writing and crafts. This was created for one week of whole group guided readi
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1st - 3rd
Gingerbread Baby & The Gingerbread Man - Compare and Contrast Folktales
Comparing folktales and fractured folktales? This gingerbread tales book study was created to accompany a traditional retelling of The Gingerbread Man and Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett. All activities are designed to help students read for understanding and think critically about the texts. Options for scaffolding and/or differentiation are included for many activities to ensure they will meet the varied needs of your students. Several activities also include blank versions of the graphic organi
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Folktales and Fractured Folktales - Compare and Contrast Folktales
Goldilocks & The Three Snow Bears - Compare and Contrast Fairy Tales
Comparing traditional fairy tales and fractured fairy tales? This book study is filled with comprehension activities to use with Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Snow Bears by Jan Brett. The following resources are included:Story MapsThe Three Snow Bears Comprehension Question StripsSummary SheetsCharacter Trait MapsCharacter Analysis Writing PromptsVenn Diagrams for Story ComparisonsCompare and Contrast Writing PromptsLetter Writing PromptsOpinion Writing PromptsSnow Bear’s Synonyms
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Folktales and Fractured Folktales - Compare and Contrast Folktales
Needs and Wants
What better way to teach the difference between wants and needs than from the Pigeon from the famous Mo Willems Pigeon series?! The Pigeon wants a hotdog but does he need a hotdog? This packet will help your children understand that people often want much more than they need. As a result, we must make choices about what we need and what we can afford. This unit will offer you lessons for reading, writing and social studies goals.
Contents
Cover Page
Mo Willems Book Introduction
2 Pages of L
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K - 2nd
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Comparing Cinderella Stories Around the World - 1st Grade Fairy tale Unit
Comparing Cinderella stories around the world is a great way to teach the elements of fairytales and diverse cultures in first grade. This 6 week integrated fairy tale unit is perfect for integrating social studies and literacy in the first grade classroom.Are you struggling to fit social studies in your busy first grade schedule? Look no further! This first grade fairytales unit integrates literacy and social studies to make your literacy block more impactful and help you use your precious ins
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K - 2nd
Sharks Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Informational Text Bundle
This is the perfect unit for students to learn All about Sharks! I always do this unit right after spring break, it would be a great unit during SHARK WEEK too. This unit focuses around 5 anchor texts: All about Sharks paper book included, Fly Guy Presents Sharks, National Geographic Sharks, Sharks by Gibbons, and Compare & Contrast Sharks & Dolphins paper book included. It also includes Bonus Activities for All about Sharks by Arnosky. Using theese books, students will work nonfiction
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K - 3rd
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity Pack Set Reading Math & Writing K-1
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Activity Set!PLEASE CLICK PREVIEW FOR MORE DETAILS!Use these along with the adorable book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Includes:•MATH•2 pattern practice pages •1 measuring practice page (2 options: 1 page uses a ruler with inches, the 2nd uses a ruler with an object.)•3 estimation jar pages PLUS demonstration page and student worksheet. Also practices skip counting and greater than/less than.•1 roll-tally-graph activity (perfect for centers!)•1 Greate
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PreK - 2nd
The Biggest Pumpkin Ever: 1st, 2nd, 3rd October, Halloween & Fall Reading Book
The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll is a first, second and third grade thematic book unit for Autumn. This October and Halloween Unit has 131 pages of ideas, activities, printables, graphic organizers, worksheets, projects and foldables that correlate with the book "The Biggest Pumpkin Ever." This resource and activity unit includes:~Class Discussion Questions and Ideas~Vocabulary Words and Definition List~Vocabulary Practice, Graphic Organizers, Foldables And Printables~Making Connections
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1st - 3rd
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The Scarecrow's Hat By: Ken Brown [Literature Unit]
Every year in the fall my students are always excited to read "The Scarecrow's Hat" by Ken Brown. This pack contains activities that will enable your students to learn key elements in the story. This pack includes:- A story sequencing worksheet (colored / black & white)- Problem/ solution poster board set- Story Elements Organizer - "If I was a scarecrow, I would..." writing/ drawing prompt- Design your own scarecrow- Scarecrow's Hat coloring sheet- Character study- Scarecrow study-Scarecro
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PreK - 1st
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Turkey
Tier 1 Vocabulary Cards: 6 cards included
Tier 2 Vocabulary Cards: 5 cards included
Retelling & Story Props: (page 5-10) Color and B/W versions are included. While telling the story allow your students to feed the old lady the items from pages 10 & 11.
Sequencing: (pages 12-15) Color & BW versions are included. Have your students cut out the vocabulary and sequence the events from the story onto page 12.
Comprehension Questions & Retelling Mat: (pages 16-19) There are thr
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PreK - 2nd
Fairy Tale Response Journal for K-2
Fairy tales are so much fun! Help teach your students the characteristics of fairy tales with this unit.
This package contains everything you need for printable response journals for your students. Included are a fairy tales characteristics page, a journal cover, and 2 response choices for the following fairy tales:
Cinderella, Snow White, Puss in Boots, Rumplestiltskin, The Princess and the Pea, Hansel and Gretel, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, and Pinnochio
Enjoy...happil
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K - 2nd
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Mrs. Wishy Washy [Literature Unit]
Mrs. Wishy Washy written by Joy Crowley is a fun book about farm animals that your students will love. This unit includes:- Mrs. Wishy Washy Sequencing Activity- Mrs. Wishy Washy Mini Coloring/ Writing Booklet- Mrs. Wishy Washy Story Map (two different templates)- Mrs. Wishy Washy Story Sticks- Mrs. Wishy Washy Pocket Chart Cards- Mrs. Wishy Washy Rhyming Words- Mrs. Wishy Washy Problem/Solution - Mrs. Wishy Washy Writing/Drawing Prompts (three different writing prompts)- Mrs. Wishy Washy Chara
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PreK - 1st
The Giving Tree - A Common Core Unit (Close Reading)
The Giving Tree – A Common Core Unit (Close Reading)
The Giving Tree is a complex book with simple text. If you have been looking for a way to help your students organize their thoughts and dive deeper into this classic book, check out this preview. Here are lessons and activities to reach Common Core Anchor Standards that challenge students to read closely, think deeply, and support opinions with evidence and examples, even in first grade.
This mini-unit is designed to introduce students
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K - 2nd
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