3rd Grade Close Reading Cultural Activities

This set of 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 2, 3, 4, and 5.

It provides an engaging way for students to learn about the cultural significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo.

Each passage explores different aspects of this festive holiday, from celebrations to dances and more. They include;

• Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: This passage explores the significance and traditions associated with Cinco de Mayo. Students will learn about the historical context of the holiday and how it is celebrated.
• Cinco de Mayo Pinata Fun: In this passage, students will discover the joy of pinatas during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
• The Mexican Hat Dance on Cinco de Mayo: This passage introduces students to the lively and rhythmic Mexican Hat Dance (also known as “Jarabe Tapatío”). Students will explore the dance’s history, its traditional costumes, and the energetic steps involved.

The set includes multiple-choice questions following each passage to assess students’ understanding. Answer keys are provided for easy grading. Teachers can use this resource for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent assignments.

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❤️Looking to teach about and celebrate Native American Heritage? Learn about 10 aspects of Native American culture, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated, informative worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

⭐️Each page includes a non-fiction reading comprehension passage about an aspect of Native American culture, and 3 comprehension questions (multiple choice or short answer).

✅ Cultural topics: (10)

☑ art, childhood, clothing, entertainment, food, homes, legends, medicine, religion, social structure

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Native American Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

⭐️Check out the preview for a sneak peek!

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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✅ Cultural topics: (10)

☑ art

☑ childhood

☑ clothing

☑ entertainment

☑ food

☑ homes

☑ legends

☑ medicine

☑ religion

☑ social structure

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Shoshone people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!

***Need a report template?? Look for our research booklet in the bundle***

Key Features:

• Land: Explore where the Shoshone people lived.
• Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Shoshone people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
• Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Shoshone people.
• Children: Gain insights into the lives of Shoshone children, including their roles within the tribe.
• Influential Shoshone – Sacagawea: Delve into the life and achievements of Sacagawea, the remarkable Native American woman who played a crucial role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Two Differentiated Levels:

• Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Shoshone culture.
• Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
• Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Shoshone heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

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Teaching Social Studies/World Holidays/Christmas through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.

Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 1 Reading Passage

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set ( with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 1 Reading Passage with Close Reading marks

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 2 Christmas Black Line Drawings (with/without labels)

- 2 Christmas Color Drawing (with/without labels) (Great as an open house project)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.

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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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Pablo Neruda: The Poet of Love and Nature - Reading Comprehension & Activities

Discover the beauty of words with this enchanting resource!

Explore the magical world of Pablo Neruda, a celebrated poet from Chile! This resource is perfect for students in 1st -3rd graders.

This resource includes:

• Simple and engaging reading passage
• Comprehension questions to check understanding
• Multiple choice questions for fun practice
• True or false questions to boost critical thinking
• Answer key for easy self-checking

Perfect for:

• Reading centers
• Homework assignments
• Early finisher activities
• Whole-class instruction

You may like to explore our HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Resources.

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Engage your students with this comprehensive Cinco de Mayo Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of this Mexican holiday. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes five different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to Cinco de Mayo.

The activities are:

• 3 Cinco de Mayo Reading Comprehension Passages: The passages focus on the history of Cinco de Mayo and how this cultural holiday is celebrated. Multiple-choice questions and answer keys are also included for each passage.
• Word Search Puzzle: Find 25 hidden words related to the Cinco de Mayo in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• Crossword Puzzle: Solve 10 clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Cinco de Mayo.
• Word Scramble: Unscramble 11 words related to Cinco de Mayo and write them in the correct spaces.
• Vocabulary Passage: Read a short passage about the Cinco de Mayo and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passage introduces some important terms and concepts related to this cultural event.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity.

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❤️Looking for engaging, culturally appropriate activities to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Hispanic traditions in your classroom? Your students will love learning about this important holiday and how it is celebrated, while practicing reading, comprehension, social studies, and art skills!

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✏️ Great for kindergarten, 1st, or 2nd grade!

✏️A perfect addition to your Hispanic Heritage Month, Day of the Dead, Latin traditions, or holidays around the world unit!

✏️ Great for literacy centers, guided reading groups, independent work, partner work, indoor recess, sub tub, intervention programs and more!

✏️Once pages have been completed, you can staple into a Day of the Dead booklet to read or take home to share with family!

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⭐️Three differentiated reading levels included to help your students build confidence!

⭐️Reading comprehension worksheets with answer keys included to check for understanding!

⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! (No cutting required!)

⭐️Create a reading or Day of the Dead bulletin board by displaying pages or booklets!

⭐️Check out the preview for a more detailed look!

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✅Includes: (40 pages)

✅ Mini readers include: (33 pages - 11 pages per reader)

☑ Day of the Dead cover page

☑ Where it originated

☑ When it is celebrated

☑ What it celebrates

☑ How it is celebrated

✅ Reading comprehension worksheets: (7 pages)

Level 1

☑ Find & color the Day of the Dead pictures (1 page)

☑ Match the vocabulary words (1 page)

Level 2

☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)

☑ Write your answer questions - dotted lines (1 page)

Level 3

☑ True or False questions (1 page)

☑ Multiple choice questions (1 page)

☑ Write your answer questions - single lines (1 page)

✅ Bonus:

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ Answer Key (7 pages)

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Dive into the rich heritage and traditions of the Cherokee people with our comprehensive two-page nonfiction reading passage. This resource provides in-depth insights into various aspects of Native American life, perfect for research or close reading activities. Perfect for Indigenous People's Day!

Key Features:

• Land: Explore where the Cherokee people lived.
• Homes: Learn about the types of homes built by the Cherokee people, showcasing their ingenuity and adaptation to different environments.
• Clothing: Discover the unique clothing styles and materials used by the Cherokee people.
• Children: Gain insights into the lives of Cherokee children, including their roles within the tribe.
• Influential Cherokee – Sequoyah: Delve into the life and achievements of Sequoyah, the remarkable Native American who created the Cherokee syllabary, significantly impacting literacy and culture.

Two Differentiated Levels:

• Elementary Level: Simplified language and engaging visuals to captivate young learners and foster a deeper understanding of Cherokee culture.
• Middle/High School Level: More detailed and complex information tailored for older students, encouraging critical thinking and deeper analysis.

Why Choose This Product?

• Versatile Use: Ideal for classroom instruction, homework assignments, or independent study.
• Educational Value: Provides a thorough and respectful portrayal of Cherokee heritage, promoting cultural awareness and appreciation.

Enhance your students' knowledge and appreciation of Cherokee history and culture with our expertly crafted information packet. Order now and enrich your curriculum with this essential educational tool!

Teaching Social Studies/World Holidays through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.

Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 1 Reading Passage

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set ( with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 1 Reading Passage with Close Reading marks

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 2 Thanksgiving Is Black Line Drawings (with/without labels)

- 2 Thanksgiving Color Drawings (with/without labels) (Great for open house)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.

This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.

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Related Lessons:

Holiday Word Search: Thanksgiving

All Thanksgiving Products

All Holiday Products

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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging resource!

Frida Kahlo: The Brave Artist - Reading Comprehension & Activities

Discover the power of self-expression with this inspiring resource!
Learn about Frida Kahlo, a courageous Mexican painter known for her colorful self-portraits.
This resource is perfect for students in 1st-3rd graders.

This is a FREE SAMPLE from our Jam Bundle Hispanic Leaders Biography Reading, designed to introduce 1st-3rd graders to remarkable Hispanic figures.

You may like to explore our HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Resources.

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❤️Looking to teach about key historical leaders to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Learn about 10 important heroes and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Steven Yeun, Ellison Onizuka, David Chang, Jason Momoa, Keanu Reeves, Christine Sun Kim, Jhumpa Lahiri, Toshiko Takaezu, Chudaree Debhakam, Yuna Kim

*This is set 2 of 2. To view set 1, click HERE.

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and video for a sneak peek!

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Steven Yeun - actor - (South Korean American)

☑ Ellison Onizuka - astronaut - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ David Chang - chef & TV personality - (Korean American)

☑ Jason Momoa - actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Keanu Reeves - actor - (Chinese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Christine Sun Kim - artist - (South Korean American)

☑ Jhumpa Lahiri - author - (Indian American)

☑ Toshiko Takaezu - artist - (Japanese American, Pacific Islander American)

☑ Chudaree Debhakam - chef - (Thai)

☑ Yuna Kim - competitive ice skater - (South Korean)

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This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Ellen Ochoa as a Female Changemaker and a Latina Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Teaching Social Science/World Holidays through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.

Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).

Major components of this close reading product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 2 Reading Passages

- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

- 1 Blank Paper for Drawing Valentine’s Day

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading Marks

- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with Answers ( each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with Answers

- 2 Valentine’s Day Black Line Drawings (with/without labels)

- 2 Valentine’s Day Color Drawings (with/without labels) (Great for open house)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions

- 2 Student Individual Sample Writings

This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.

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Related Lessons:

Holiday Word Search: Valentine's Day

All Valentine Products

All Holiday Products

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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging resource!

Ellen Ochoa: A Starry-Eyed Scientist - Reading Comprehension & Activities

Blast off into learning with this inspiring resource!

Discover the amazing story of Ellen Ochoa, a brilliant scientist and the first Latina woman in space!

This resource is perfect for igniting curiosity and a love of STEM in 1st-3rd graders.

This resource includes:

• Simple and engaging reading passage
• Comprehension questions to check understanding
• Multiple choice questions for fun practice
• True or false questions to boost critical thinking
• Answer key for easy self-checking

Perfect for:

• Reading centers
• Homework assignments
• Early finisher activities
• Whole-class instruction

You may like to explore our HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Resources.

I hope my products bring value to you and that your kids find joy in them as well :)❤️

❤️Looking to teach about key historical leaders to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Learn about 10 important heroes and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

✅ AAPI leaders included:

☑ Bruce Lee, Tyrus Wong, Duke Kahanamoku, Hasan Minhaj, Dwayne Johnson, Maya Lin, Kala Bagai, Chrissy Teigen, Kristi Yamaguchi, Vicki Draves

*This is set 1 of 2. To view set 2, click HERE.

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for a sneak peek!

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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✅ Leaders included: (10)

☑ Bruce Lee - martial artist & actor - (Chinese American)

☑ Tyrus Wong - artist & illustrator - (Chinese American)

☑ Duke Kahanamoku - competitive swimmer - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Hasan Monhaj - comedian - (Indian American)

☑ Dwayne Johnson - wrestler & actor - (Pacific Islander American)

☑ Maya Lin - architect - (Chinese American)

☑ Kala Bagai - activist - (Indian American)

☑ Chrissy Teigen - model & TV personality - (Thai American)

☑ Kristi Yamaguchi - competitive ice skater - (Japanese American)

☑ Vicki Draves - competitive diver - (Filipino American)

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This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Malala Yousafazi as a Female Changemaker and a Human Rights Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Teaching Social Science/World Holidays through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.

Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 1 Reading Passages

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set ( each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

- 1 Base Drawing Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 1 Reading Passage with Close Reading Marks

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set with Answers ( each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with Answers

- 2 Easter Black Line Drawings (with/without labels)

- 2 Easter Color Drawings (with/without) (Great for open house)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.

This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.

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Related Lessons:

Holiday Word Search: Easter

All Easter Products

All Holiday Products

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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging resource!

Pedro Infante: The Idol of Mexico - Reading Comprehension & Activities

Sing and learn with this joyful resource!

Discover the enchanting music of Pedro Infante, a beloved Mexican singer and actor!

This resource is perfect for introducing young learners to the world of Latin music and culture.

This resource includes:

• Simple and engaging reading passage
• Comprehension questions to check understanding
• Multiple choice questions for fun practice
• True or false questions to boost critical thinking
• Answer key for easy self-checking

Perfect for:

• Reading centers
• Homework assignments
• Early finisher activities
• Whole-class instruction

You may like to explore our HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Resources.

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❤️Looking to teach about key historical leaders to celebrate Black History Month? Learn about 10 important heroes and the meaningful contributions they made, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

✅ Black History heroes:

☑ Winifred Atwell, Carmelo Anthony, George W. Carver, Stokely Carmichael, Rhianna Fenty, Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Oprah Winfrey, Malcolm X

*This is set 2 of 2. To view set 1, click HERE.

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Black History Month unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

⭐️Check out the preview and preview video for more details!

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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✅ Black History Leaders: (10)

☑ Winifred Atwell - pianist

☑ Carmelo Anthony - basketball player

☑ George W. Carver - scientist

☑ Stokely Carmichael - activist

☑ Rhianna Fenty - singer

☑ Kamala Harris - politician

☑ Barack Obama - politician

☑ Rosa Parks - activist

☑ Oprah Winfrey - T.V. talk host

☑ Malcolm X - activist

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⭐️Looking for more black history resources?

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⭐️Looking for more reading comprehension activities?

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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to boost your students' research and presentation skills?

Look no further! Our "César Chávez Research Report Template" is the ultimate tool to spark creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom during Hispanic Heritage Month or whenever you want to celebrate U.S. leaders and changemakers!

Two Awesome Templates:

• One Pre-filled template with César Chávez’s picture and name.
• Blank template where students can let their creativity shine by adding any figure’s name and drawing their portrait.

Key Features:

• Structured & Simple: This template makes research super easy with a step-by-step framework that guides students through key sections like background, early life, and big accomplishments.
• Super Versatile: Perfect for any curriculum! Whether you're focusing on historical heroes, modern-day leaders, or cultural icons, this template fits the bill.
• Independent Learning: Give your students the power to take charge! The fill-in-the-blank sections inspire curiosity and encourage them to do their own digging.
• Boosts Research Skills: Students will get to use all sorts of cool resources—online searches, books, and even interviews—to become research pros.
• Presentation Power-Up: Not only will students gather information, but they’ll also learn how to organize and present it like a pro! This template is your secret weapon for building confident communicators.

How It Works:

1. Pick a Subject: Students choose a figure to research. With César Chávez already included, it’s perfect for kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month or exploring inspiring U.S. leaders.
2. Fill It In: The template leads students through the process with sections for bio details, accomplishments, and the impact of the figure they’re researching.
3. Show It Off: Finished reports turn into exciting presentations that get students speaking confidently in front of their classmates.

Why You’ll Love This Template:

• Time-Saving Magic: No need to make a template from scratch—ours is ready to go, saving you tons of time!
• Totally Engaging: Turn research projects into a fun adventure where students discover new things about themselves and the world.
• Skill-Building Fun: Your students will master research, organization, and presentation skills that will help them succeed in school and beyond.

Make learning an adventure with our "César Chávez Research Report Template for Biographies." Light that spark of curiosity and watch your students grow into confident researchers and amazing communicators!