5th Grade Close Reading Lesson
All Summer in a Day | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Film
By TooBookedUp
Transport your middle school ELA classroom to the world of Ray Bradbury with our expansive and engaging week-long lesson plan for "All Summer in a Day." Tailor-made for the curious and creative minds of grades 6-8, this resource is an ideal blend of reading, analysis, and creative expression, finely tuned for the middle school classroom.
What's Included:
- A Complete Text of "All Summer in a Day" Text included.
- 20+ Dynamic Slides: Bring the story to life with visually engaging slides that will capture your students' attention.
- Structured Socratic Seminar Plan: Fostering critical thinking, our Socratic seminar procedures and evidence writing guides encourage in-depth student-led discussion.
- Innovative Choice Board Extension Activities: Cater to different learning styles and keep students intrigued with a range of activities including essay writing, creative storytelling, and art.
- Creative Writing Opportunities: Challenge students with crafting an alternative ending to the story or expressing character perspectives through diary entries.
- Literary Analysis Essays: Guide your students in developing argumentative, informational, and correspondence essays with thought-provoking prompts.
- Comic Strip Creation: Combine art and narrative skills as students transform the text into a visual storyline.
- Film vs. Text Comparison: Deepen comprehension with a Venn diagram activity comparing the short film adaptation to the original text.
Ideal For:
- End-of-Year Engagement: Keep students motivated and learning until the last day with this immersive resource.
- Ready-Made Sub Plans: Detailed and easy to follow, this plan keeps your classroom on track even when you're away.
- Mini Dystopian Unit: Whether a standalone lesson or part of a larger dystopian study, this resource prompts critical thinking about society and technology.
- Flexible for Different Grades: Designed for middle school students, all activities are easily adjustable for higher or lower grades.
Perfect Pairing: This lesson plan complements the "Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan: 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury," offering a broader exploration of dystopian themes. Find it here: Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan.
Elevate your teaching with this multifaceted unit plan that will have your students eager to read, write, and discuss. This comprehensive package will not only save you planning time but also enrich your classroom discussions and creative output.
Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)
Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School
By Science and STEAM Team
This is a collection of ten single page science posters. Each poster includes a picture of the scientist and a short description of the scientist's contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.
The following scientists are included:
Galileo Galilei
Isaac Newton
Charles Darwin
Louis Pasteur
Marie Curie
Albert Einstein
Rachel Carson
Jane Goodall
Neil degrasse Tyson
Ellen Ochoa
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Close Reading: Rain Forests from NATURE'S GREEN UMBRELLA by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Environment/Rain Forest through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
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Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages (Intro to Rain Forest, Rain Forest Ecosystem, Layers of Rain Forest, and Rain Forest Protection)
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets (with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Color Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Color Drawing
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 2 Student Individual Sample Writings
- 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.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Rain Forest
Science Word Search: Environment Unit
Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet
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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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St. Nick: Christmas Text Structures, Main Idea, Author's Purpose 5 text sets
By TooBookedUp
Unveil the world of St. Nicholas through this captivating ELA resource, specifically crafted for middle school students. "Discovering St. Nicholas" offers a rich, multifaceted learning experience, designed to enhance key literacy skills while diving into the historical and cultural aspects of this beloved figure.
What’s Inside:
- Five Comprehensive Articles: Explore the intriguing story of St. Nicholas through five meticulously written articles, each employing a different text structure – descriptive, chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.
- Interactive Comprehension Quizzes: After reading, students can test their understanding with comprehension quizzes. Questions are crafted to reinforce central/main ideas, author's purpose, inferences, summaries, and text-dependent analysis.
- 15-Slide Google Slides Presentation: Kickstart each lesson with our engaging presentation slides, designed to introduce or reinforce each focused skill. Perfect for classroom or remote learning, these slides are interactive and visually appealing.
- Skill Building Focus: This resource hones vital ELA skills such as understanding text structures, pinpointing author’s purpose, making inferences, summarizing text, and answering text-dependent questions.
- Annotation and Interactive Reading: Encourage students to engage actively with the text through annotation, fostering a deeper understanding and critical thinking.
Benefits:
- Boost Literacy Skills: Strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking abilities.
- Cultural Insight: Dive into the historical and cultural significance of St. Nicholas, enriching students' global understanding.
- Engage and Inspire: The intriguing content about St. Nicholas keeps students interested and motivated to learn.
- Versatile Teaching Tool: Ideal for in-depth study units, literacy centers, independent work, or as supplementary material for your ELA curriculum.
- Ready-to-Use: Save valuable prep time with this ready-to-go, comprehensive package.
Ideal For:
- Middle School ELA Teachers
- Reading Specialists
- Homeschooling Parents
- Tutors focusing on Literacy and Comprehension
Transform your ELA sessions into an exciting exploration of St. Nicholas and his world. "Discovering St. Nicholas" is not just an educational journey; it's a gateway to mastering essential literacy skills while uncovering the layers of a fascinating historical figure. Add this invaluable resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch as your students' comprehension and analytical skills soar!
For higher level students, try this resource: Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis Print and Go! (TeachShare.com)
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Astronomy/Earth through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 3 Reading Passages
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Earth Black Line Drawing
- 1 Earth Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Earth Color Drawing
- 1 Earth Color Drawing with labels (great open house)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 1 Teacher Writing Sample
- 2 Student Writing Samples
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for
Text Dependent Questions.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Earth
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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!
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Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Informational Texts: Central Idea & Author's Purpose
By TooBookedUp
Engage your middle schoolers with a festive dive into informational text skills using the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as the backdrop. This comprehensive resource is designed to captivate students while reinforcing critical reading skills over two to three class periods.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and analyze the central idea in informational texts.
- Understand and evaluate the author's purpose.
- Recognize and interpret various text structures.
- Determine the meaning of academic words in context.
What's Included:
- Five high-interest informational texts centered on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
- A four-question multiple-choice quiz for each text, complete with an answer key.
- A Google Slides presentation to introduce and review key informational text skills.
How It Works:
- Day 1: Kickstart the lesson with a Google Slides presentation to refresh students on each skill's definition. Then, dive into the first two texts with guided annotation and strategic multiple-choice question approaches.
- Day 2: Continue with the remaining texts and quizzes, followed by a comprehensive review of the answers, solidifying students' understanding.
Perfect for Busy Teachers:
- Print & Go: No prep needed! Simply print the materials or share them digitally for an interactive class experience.
- Highly Engaging Material: The vibrant history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade keeps students interested and learning.
- Holiday Themed: Bring the Thanksgiving spirit into your classroom with content that's both educational and festive.
- Rigorous & Multi-Skill Focused: Challenge students with texts that are rigorous and cover multiple ELA standards.
Usage Scenario: Ideal for ELA, special education, and interventionist teachers, this resource serves as an excellent review of priority standards. It's adaptable to various student abilities and can be used after teaching the skills explicitly, ensuring that all students can participate and learn effectively.
Highlights:
Holiday Material: Students will enjoy learning with content themed around a beloved national holiday event.
- Engagement & Rigor: Not only does this set engage students, but it also challenges them to apply multiple literacy skills in a cohesive manner.
Elevate your ELA curriculum with this ready-to-use Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade informational text set. It's the perfect blend of holiday cheer and academic rigor, designed to keep your students engaged and on track with their literacy skills!
Close Reading: VOLCANOES by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Weather through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Black and White Drawing without labels
- 1 Black and White Drawing with labels
- 1 Color Drawing without labels
- 1 Color Drawing with labels (Great for open house student 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.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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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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10 Winter Christmas Holiday Narrative writing Essay Picture Prompts and Go
By TooBookedUp
Elevate your middle school students' narrative writing skills with this winter-themed essay planning guide. This resource features 10 captivating, holiday-themed photos, ranging from a snowman on the beach to a gingerbread family on the run, Krampus enjoying hot chocolate, and a pirate ship bathed in green holiday lights. These images are perfect for sparking creativity and guiding students through the narrative writing process.
Learning Objectives:
- Enhance the ability to plan and draft a narrative story that is both engaging and imaginative.
- Encourage creativity while ensuring narratives encompass all essential elements of a structured narrative text.
What's Inside:
- 10 double sided planning guides, one for each photo!
- Detailed graphic organizers to assist students in exploring the setting, characters, conflict, and resolution.
- A Google Slides presentation featuring each high-interest photo for classroom projection, facilitating the introduction of each new writing prompt.
How to Use:
- Day 1: Display the photo prompt using the slides and encourage students to brainstorm ideas with the graphic organizer.
- Day 2: Start drafting the narrative, drawing inspiration from the vivid image.
- Day 3: Continue the narrative, adding details and developing the storyline.
- Day 4: Conduct peer reviews or teacher feedback sessions, followed by revisions and editing.
- Day 5: Publish the final narrative piece, celebrating the students' creative achievements.
Standards Alignment:
- Aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3 through W.8.3, ensuring the resource meets educational standards for narrative writing.
Formats Available:
- A ready-to-use PDF for printouts and a Google Slides version for seamless classroom integration.
Usage Scenario:
- Ideal for middle school teachers to use as a standalone writing unit, an extension activity, or as a part of a choice board for students.
Highlights:
- Engaging and diverse photo prompts: Each image is carefully chosen to resonate with middle school students, featuring themes like winter holidays, mythical creatures, adventure, and family.
- Classroom-ready: The Google Slides format allows for easy introduction of each writing prompt, while print-ready PDFs ensure quick and effortless preparation.
Transform your classroom's narrative writing approach with this captivating, standards-aligned essay planning guide. Watch as your students' imaginations soar with each unique and inspiring photo prompt!
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES! by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Astronomy/Galaxy through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 3 Reading Passages
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing
- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing with labels
- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing
- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing with labels (great open house)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 1 Teacher Writing Sample
- 2 Student Writing Samples
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for
Text Dependent Questions.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle
Science Word Search: Space
Science Word Search: Galaxies
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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!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
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Close Reading: Polar Bears by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Animal/Mammal through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Polar Bear Black and White Drawing without labels
- 1 Polar Bear Black and White Drawing with labels
- 1 Polar Bear Color Drawing without labels
- 1 Polar Bear Color Drawing with labels (Great for open house student 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.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Mammal Facts
Science Word Search: Animal Unit
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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!
• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!
• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!
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Close Reading: Rain Forests from NATURE'S GREEN UMBRELLA by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Environment/Rain Forest through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Materials include lesson plans and activity pages with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
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Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 4 Reading Passages (Intro to Rain Forest, Rain Forest Ecosystem, Layers of Rain Forest, and Rain Forest Protection)
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets (with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest World Map Color Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Black Line Drawing
- 1 Rain Forest Layers Color Drawing
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- 2 Student Individual Sample Writings
- 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:
Science Word Search: Rain Forest
Science Word Search: Environment Unit
Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet
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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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Close Reading: Recycle! by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Environmental Science through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, reading, writing activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of this close reading product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 6 Reading Passages
- 6 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 6 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 6 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 2 Recycling Black Line Drawing Set (with/without labels)
- 2 Recycling Color Drawing Set (with/without labels)
- 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.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Recycle
Holiday Word Search: Earth Day
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Earth Day Bundle 4 in 1
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Happy Earth Day
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Recycle
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Reduce
Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Reuse
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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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Frizzy Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The graphic novel, Frizzy - The Graphic Novel by Claribel A Ortega is great for children ages 9 - 15 years old, as they can relate with the main character, Marlene as she figures out who she is, what she likes, and who she wants to be. This is a book about friendship, developing interests, finding oneself, starting something new, being a good friend, being different from others and embracing those differences, standing up for oneself, and doing what is best for you. Comprehension questions, fill in the blank questions, and multiple choice questions are provided in this product and are separated by the books chapters.
The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and a few example sentences are presented in the packet. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. An answer key is provided for the comprehension questions.
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The Babysitters Club - Kristy's Great Idea Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Claudia, Kristy, Mary Anne, and Stacey are doing. This book discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, being responsible, starting a babysitting business, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well.
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Presidential Candidates & Their Differences on Immigration - US Elections 2024
By Teach with Ease Collection
This article package, by Real-World Reports, provides an engaging introduction to the topic of immigration in the presidential race 2024, helping young learners explore different viewpoints and understand its significance in shaping society. By breaking down the complexities, it presents a well-rounded overview of the topic in a way that is easy for children to grasp. Historical connections and current policies are explored, giving students a sense of how immigration has evolved and its relevance today.
Packed with creative activities, students are encouraged to dive into the topic through hands-on projects, trivia, and fun facts. These interactive elements keep the learning process dynamic and enjoyable, while also encouraging thoughtful discussions. By including profiles of notable figures, students can also draw inspiration from individuals who have played a key role in this area.
Teachers will appreciate the resource for its ease of use and the way it fosters critical thinking. The balanced presentation of differing viewpoints makes it ideal for encouraging open-mindedness and empathy, while offering students a clear framework for understanding this important issue.
Highlighted Sub-Topics:
• Fun Facts and Trivia: Keeps students engaged with interesting tidbits related to immigration and politics, sparking curiosity and discussion.
• History Corner: Links past immigration policies to current events, helping students learn from history and understand the evolution of immigration in society.
• Profile of an Inspiring Figurs: Features a notable individual who have influenced immigration policy and advocacy, offering students role models who’ve made a difference.
• Interactive and Creative: Includes jokes, DIY crafts, and art projects, making the learning process fun and memorable while reinforcing key concepts.
• Balanced Perspectives: Presents the views of various candidates without bias, fostering critical thinking and open discussion in the classroom.
Behind the Pages ~ Author's Remarks:
Welcome to Real-World Reports!
At Real-World Reports, we’re all about igniting young scholars with engaging stories and exciting facts. Tailored for curious learners aged 7* and up, our resource-packed publication brings current events and historical highlights to life in a fun, interactive way.
What We Offer:
• Engaging Content: Dive into easy-to-understand summaries of global events and historical moments. Our lively newspaper articles make complex topics accessible and interesting.
• Fun Facts: Fuel curiosity with “Did You Know?” tidbits that spark wonder and inspire further exploration.
• History Corner: Journey through history with captivating tales from ancient civilizations to modern milestones.
• Person’s Profile: Meet influential figures from science, arts, and innovation. Discover their stories and find inspiration for future dreams.
• Creative Activities: Get hands-on with art projects and DIY fun that reinforce learning and foster creativity.
• Visual Appeal: Our print-friendly design ensures clarity and engagement without relying on color.
• Versatile Learning: Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and homeschooling, our resources adapt to various age groups and learning styles.
- Note: While my publications aim to cover a broad spectrum of educational themes, each resource may vary in its inclusion of specific features.
Special Feature:
FREE Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Enhance your students’ reading skills with our interactive worksheet. Perfect for quick 5-10 minute sessions, it covers key details, fun facts, and historical summaries (which can be used on this lesson).
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• For Teachers: Simplifies lesson planning with ready-to-use content, boosting classroom discussions and critical thinking.
• For Students: Stimulates curiosity and fosters a deeper understanding of world events and ideas.
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Resource Information
• Pages: 8 Includes a Terms of Use (TOU) page, a “Get to Know Us” page, and all the engaging content you expect! Cover pages are NOT within this file!
• Ideal for Ages: school students in grades 2 and up
• Teaching Duration: 1 class, depending on depth of exploration
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MesoAmerica Bundle: Inca, Maya, & Aztec {History Guru}
By History Guru
Bundle:
ACTIVITIES, BELLWORK/ BELLRINGERS, GUIDED READINGS, LEARNING GOAL CHART, DBQ’S, READING STRATEGIES, VOCAB, & MUCH MORE
Standards:
SS.6.W.2.10 Emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America;
SS.6.W.2.3 Identify the characteristics of civilization.
Civilizations:
-Inca
-Maya
-Aztecs
Readings on:
-MesoAmerica
-Human Sacrifice
-Farming
-Culture
-Pyramids
-Explorers
-Etc.
Activities on:
-Religion
-Games
-Calendars
-Explorers
-Etc.
DBQ's on:
-Farming
-Lifestyle
-Explorers
-Human Sacrifice
-Etc
Learning Goal: Students will be able to describe the emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America.
Essential Question: How were the civilizations in Meso and South America similar to Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China?
Unit: Objectives:
A. I can define absolute monarchy. (SS.6.W.2.10)
B. I can define isthmus. (SS.6.W.2.10)
C. I can define maize. (SS.6.W.2.10)
D. I can describe how were the civilizations in Meso and South America similar to Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China? (SS.6.W.2.10)
E. I can describe the Emergence of advanced civilizations in Meso and South America. (SS.6.W.2.10)
F. I can connect the relationship of physical geography to ancient river valley civilizations to MesoAmerica. (SS.6.G.2.3)
G. I can Compare the Aztecs and Incan civilizations. (SS.6.W.2.10)
H. I can Analyze the impact European colonization in the Americas had on the indigenous populations in the Americas and West Africa. (SS.6.W.2.10)
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Past US Presidents Duration in Office: True Stories for Kids & FREEBIE Sheet!
By Teach with Ease Collection
Unlock the fascinating world of U.S. presidential history with this captivating digital PDF, designed for students aged 8 and up. This resource dives deep into the intriguing stories of past presidents who either chose not to seek a second term or whose terms were unexpectedly cut short. Perfect for history lessons, this engaging content will spark curiosity and encourage discussions in your classroom.
Resource Highlights:
• Joe Biden Steps Down: Explore the reasons behind President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for re-election and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
• Historical Precedents: Delve into the decisions of presidents like Harry S. Truman and Lyndon B. Johnson, who also chose not to pursue a second term, and understand the impact of their choices.
• Abrupt Ends: Learn about the tragic assassinations of presidents like Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy, and the profound effects these events had on the nation.
Topics Covered:
• Presidents Opting Out: Detailed accounts of Truman and Johnson’s presidencies, their significant achievements, and the reasons behind their decisions not to seek re-election.
• Presidential Assassinations: Insights into the assassinations of Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy, along with the lasting legacies they left behind.
• Political Challenges: An exploration of the pressures, challenges, and public opinions that influenced these critical presidential decisions.
Why This Resource?
This digital resource is an invaluable tool for sparking thoughtful discussions on U.S. political history, the complexities of presidential decision-making, and the profound impact of public opinion on leadership. Well-structured and informative, this PDF is an essential addition to any history curriculum, offering an engaging way to help students better understand the past.
Connections and Rrlations to this article package include:
• Political Decision-Making
• Educational Resources for History Classes
• Engaging Classroom Activities
• Presidential Legacies
• Leadership and Public Opinion
• Historical Events for Kids
• Understanding Political Challenges
Perfect for:
• History teachers looking for interactive and educational content.
• Class discussions on the complexities of leadership and decision-making.
• Enhancing students’ understanding of pivotal moments in U.S. history.
Behind the Pages ~ Author's Remarks:
Welcome to Real-World Reports!
At Real-World Reports, we’re all about igniting young scholars with engaging stories and exciting facts. Tailored for curious learners aged 7* and up, our resource-packed publication brings current events and historical highlights to life in a fun, interactive way.
What We Offer:
• Engaging Content: Dive into easy-to-understand summaries of global events and historical moments. Our lively newspaper articles make complex topics accessible and interesting.
• Fun Facts: Fuel curiosity with “Did You Know?” tidbits that spark wonder and inspire further exploration.
• History Corner: Journey through history with captivating tales from ancient civilizations to modern milestones.
• Person’s Profile: Meet influential figures from science, arts, and innovation. Discover their stories and find inspiration for future dreams.
• Creative Activities: Get hands-on with art projects and DIY fun that reinforce learning and foster creativity.
• Visual Appeal: Our print-friendly design ensures clarity and engagement without relying on color.
• Versatile Learning: Ideal for classrooms, libraries, and homeschooling, our resources adapt to various age groups and learning styles.
- Note: While my publications aim to cover a broad spectrum of educational themes, each resource may vary in its inclusion of specific features.
Special Feature:
FREE Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Enhance your students’ reading skills with our interactive worksheet. Perfect for quick 5-10 minute sessions, it covers key details, fun facts, and historical summaries (which can be used on this lesson).
Teacher and Student Benefits:
• For Teachers: Simplifies lesson planning with ready-to-use content, boosting classroom discussions and critical thinking.
• For Students: Stimulates curiosity and fosters a deeper understanding of world events and ideas.
*Note (on age preferences): Our publications aim to educate and inspire, without overwhelming young learners with complex or distressing content. Choose resources that fit your students’ needs and interests.
Join us on a thrilling educational adventure with Real-World Reports – where knowledge meets excitement!
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Resource Information
• Pages: 8 Includes a Terms of Use (TOU) page, a “Get to Know Us” page, and all the engaging content you expect! Cover pages are NOT within this file!
• Ideal for Ages: school students
• Teaching Duration: 1 class, depending on depth of exploration
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Ancient Rome Bundle with Reading Strategies, Foldables, and more {History Guru}
By History Guru
When in Rome....
BUNDLE:
ACTIVITIES, BELLWORK/ BELLRINGERS, GUIDED READINGS, DBQ’S, READING STRATEGIES, VOCAB, & MUCH MORE
Inside this complete Ancient Rome unit bundle you will find the items below and so much more:
*Reading Bellwork on Ancient Rome's Empire and Entertainment.
*Guided Readings with Close Read Strategies.
* 10 DBQ's on Roman Law - The Twelve Tables, Comparing Governments, Art, Language, Literatures, etc.
* Close Readings on Cesar, Romulus and Remus, Roman Baths, Roman Lifestyle, Republic to Empire, Augustus (Octavian), etc.
*Worksheets and organizers on the Roman Republic, Emperors, the hierarchy system, vocab, reading comprehension, and much more.
*Foldables on Vocab and lifestyles.
*I have, Who has? to check comprehension.
Standards:
SS.6.W.3.11
Explain the transition from Roman Republic to empire and Imperial Rome, and compare Roman life and culture under each one.
SS.6.W.3.8
Determine the impact of significant figures associated with ancient Rome.
SS.6.E.3.3
Describe traditional economies (Egypt, Greece, Rome, Kush) and elements of those economies that led to the rise of a merchant class and trading partners.
SS.6.W.3.15
Explain the reasons for the gradual decline of the Western Roman Empire after the Pax Romana
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The HBs Trouble at the Arcade - Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
This book series is great for children ages 7 - 13, as they can relate with what Frank and Joe are doing and what mystery they are attempting to solve. The book, The HBs - Trouble at the Arcade - Book 1, discusses problem solving skills, working together as a team, listening to others ideas, and being a good friend/sibling. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well. An answer key is included at the back of this product for all comprehension questions
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Famous Engineers Posters for Middle School
By Science and STEAM Team
This is a collection of ten single page posters of famous engineers. Each poster includes a picture of the inventor and a short description of the inventor's contributions written appropriately for the middle school level. When hung in the classroom these posters can be viewed by the students and referred to throughout the year as different topics arise when teaching the Next Generation Science Standards. Each sheet can also be used as a close read.
The following engineers/technologists are included:
Leonardo da Vinci
Benjamin Franklin
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Henry Ford
George Washington Carver
The Wright Brothers
Temple Grandin
Grace Hopper
Steve Jobs
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