Black History Month Close Reading Bundle Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Eight Google Forms close reading activities with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about some key figures from history. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.
The individual resources look into:
Included in each resource:
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These resources are great for:
The activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess each activity:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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LITERATURE CLASSICS: 4 short story digital introduction & vocab in Google Slides
By Kiwious About Vocab
This introductory Google Slide BUNDLE provides digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. These lessons also include vocabulary study, practice, and assessment.
CLASSIC BUNDLE:
THE LOTTERY by Shirley Jackson, THE RAVEN by Edgar Allan Poe, THANK YOU MA'AM by Langston Hughes, THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF by O. Henry
GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension and aligned to standards
AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms
PDF FILE: Each comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the Google Slide lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.
Google Slide:
• Opening slide
-genre, author photo and short bio.
-PDF of short story
• Setting slides:
-Location photos with map
-Time period photos with live link to period music clip!
*Vibrant Vocabulary Google Slides: see each item description for word lists
-bold photos appear without definition for inference making
-part of speech
-concise definition
• Differentiated Worksheet: used as a pretest, posttest, or practice
• Quizlet practice link
• Part of speech sort
* Word connotation sort
*Vocabulary Organizer
*Prereading Discussion Questions
DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce classic short stories
· Provide backstory to literary text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments
· Grammar study / parts of speech
· Discuss Word Connotation
PRINTABLE USES: word walls and interactive notebooks
****Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.
Total Pages
31 slides 8 printables
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
55 minutes
Bundle- Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan & Jim Crow
By Sarah Austin
This unit bundle is composed of four highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentations, and activities-- designed to have students critically explore the period of Reconstruction/Jim Crow.
LESSON ONE: Reconstruction Era [Intro]
Includes:
LESSON ONE will have students examine;
LESSON TWO: The Pursuit to Vote
Includes:
LESSON TWO will have students examine;
LESSON THREE: The Ku Klux Klan (Comparing the Past to Today)
Includes:
LESSON THREE will have students examine;
LESSON FOUR: Jim Crow Laws
Includes:
LESSON FOUR will have students examine;
Choice of three supplementary activities;
The 1st Optional Activity will have students analyze four political cartoons. Students will identify whether the author was FOR or AGAINST the Jim Crow Laws, & describe supportive details from the cartoon on their POLITICAL CARTOON HANDOUT.
The 2nd Optional Activity will have students critically read a primary source article titled ‘A TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS’, and respond to text dependent questions in their ‘TALE OF TWO SCHOOLS QUESTIONS HANDOUT. The teacher can do a read-aloud, OR students can read independently. Class discussion is encouraged.
The 3rd Optional Activity will have students analyze a film titled ‘FREEDOM SONG’. Students will apply their knowledge from their guided notes, and respond to open-ended questions in their FREEDOM SONG HANDOUT.
Google Drive Research Projects MEGA BUNDLE
By Abigail J McClellan
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This huge Google Drive Research Project mega bundle is everything you need if you are looking for online resources to assign to your students. Whether you are in person, distance learning, or a combination of both - you will find this bundle useful in your classroom!! These fun and engaging research projects encourage research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This resource comes with over 12 pages per product of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that BOTH you and your students will love! Be sure to check out the following products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)
This bundle includes the following GOOGLE DRIVE research projects:
What is included?
- Access to all 10 of my Google Drive research products, each containing the following resources (176 pages total):
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U.S. History | Twelve Digital & Print Close Reading Activities | 5th & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Twelve Google Forms close reading passages, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about twelve key events or key figures from American history. The NO PREP worksheets are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.
Included in each resource:
A Google Forms Close Reading Activity
A PDF Printable Close Reading Activity with crossword & wordsearch
The individual resources look into:
1 – The Boston Tea Party
2 – George Washington
3 – The California Gold Rush
4 – Abraham Lincoln
5 – The American Civil War
6 – World War I
7 – Amelia Earhart
8 – World War II
9 – John F. Kennedy
10 – Martin Luther King
11 – The Moon Landing
12 – Barack Obama
There is also a 3rd & 4th Grade option with the U.S. History | Twelve Digital & Print Close Reading Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade.
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These resources are great for:
Distance learning
Independent work
Homework
Guided reading sessions
Assessment practice
Reading interventions
Emergency Sub Plans
The activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess each activity:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
Other similar or relevant resources:
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READ ALOUD Introduction BUNDLE- 4 novel BACKGROUND INFO lessons Google Slides
By Kiwious About Vocab
Engage your students with these Pre-Reading Historical Introductions to 4 superb novels; perfect for read-aloud! These Digital GOOGLE SLIDE lessons seamlessly present background information for each novel's setting and the critical world events of the time-period. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Bud Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis -*audiobook link included
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
The Watsons Go To Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis-*audiobook link included
For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms
Each GOOGLE SLIDE presentation includes:
1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.
2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.
3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.
4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.
5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.
6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.
7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.
8. **List of Books Written by each Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.
9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Keys** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.
DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage
· Add to electronic notebooks
Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.
This lesson is also available in Google Slides!
Enjoy!
-From Kiwious About Vocab
Ten December Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A December Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with ten individual activities about key events in December or famous figures that were either born or died in the month. The activities, which come in PDF format too, have an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, are about the following people or topics:
The NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources, which also come in PDF format, allow students to learn key facts about the famous people or topics whilst working on their comprehension skills.
Included in each of the ten activities:
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This resource bundle is great for:
These activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
Other similar or relevant resources:
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McGraw Hill grade4: Unit 3 Prereading Intro & Digital Vocab Study-Google Slides
By Kiwious About Vocab
Purpose: These fourth grade McGraw Hill introductory Google Slide lessons provide digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. Fun facts, photo visuals, and video clips support the story details. The lessons also include vocabulary study, practice, and assessment for Unit 3:
The Cricket in Times Square
Aguinaldo
Delivering Justice: W.W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights
Abe's Honest Words
A New Kind of Corn
2017 edition UNIT 1
GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous literature by front-loading story elements critical to comprehension and aligned to standards
AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms
PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 8 printable worksheets to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, Vocabulary Organizer, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key**:**
Google Slides:
1. **Author Bio:** To connect vocabulary with real-world context, we provide author biographies related to each short story. This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the words in the context of the author's life experience.
2. **Setting**: highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links to prepare students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.
3. **Vocab with Concise Definitions :** Our PowerPoint lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context as it appears in the text. (look over each individual lesson for vocabulary words)4.**Bold Photos:** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.
5.**Parts of Speech:** Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.
6. **Grammar Review & Sort** Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.
7. **Connotation Review & Sort** Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.
8.**Context Clues Sentences:** Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.
9.**Quizlet Practice:** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice sets tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.
10**PDF file** 9 organizers, activities, and quizzes
11 **Fun Fact** video links are inserted throughout to bring important elements of the story into context and aid comprehension
DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Post on webpage for review
· Add to electronic notebooks
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments
· Grammar study / parts of speech
· Discuss Word Connotation
PRINTABLE USES: word walls, printable, and interactive notebooks
These lessons are also available in PowerPoint.
Enjoy!
From Kiwious about Vocab
American History Close Reading Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 3rd & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Ten Google Forms close reading activities, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about ten key events or key figures from American history. The NO PREP activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.
Included in each resource:
The individual resources look into:
1 – The Boston Tea Party
2 – George Washington
3 – Abraham Lincoln
4 – The American Civil War
5 – World War I
6 – Amelia Earhart
7 – World War II
8 – Martin Luther King
9 – The Moon Landing
10 – Barack Obama
There is also a 5th & 6th Grade option with the U.S. History 5th Grade & 6th Grade Close Reading Bundle | Digital & Print.
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These resources are great for:
The activities are online resources, that use Google Forms, and are linked to your Google Drive. They can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and are easily assessed by teachers as all answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
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Time allowance to complete each activity:
5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.
40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)
Time allowance to assess each activity:
A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.
Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)
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