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European Exploration and Colonization: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Weeks 10-18
By Colleen Burdette
Support your Studies Weekly Study:
These activities allow for deeper understanding and engagement into the themes studied in the 5th Grade Studies Weekly. These activities encourage students to present information in creative ways. Students also get involved in activities which lead to individual experience and group discussion.
Projects are designed to present information or respond to information. Reflection questions require students to combine their experiences with their knowledge and to think beyond what they already know. These questions help students delve into a new depth of knowledge.
These activities align with Indiana Social Studies standards: 5.E.1, 5.E.2. 5.E.5, 5.E.8, 5.H.2, 5.H.5, 5.H.6, 5.H.11.
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18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit Grades 7+ Project, Poetry, Assessments
By TooBookedUp
Unlock a powerful, multimedia learning experience with this 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit designed for grades 7 and up. Perfectly suited for middle and high school students, this comprehensive unit takes a deep dive into the complex themes of immigration, refugee experiences, human rights, and resilience, offering a diverse range of engaging activities, discussions, and assessments to enhance your students’ understanding of migration.
Why You’ll Love This Resource:
This unit is packed with dynamic content, carefully curated to foster critical thinking, empathy, and real-world connections to the global immigration experience. Whether you're teaching ELA, Social Studies, or Civics, this resource makes it easy to cover key learning standards while keeping students deeply engaged.
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Bring immigration to life for your students with this engaging, interactive, and thought-provoking 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit. Get your classroom discussing, debating, creating, and writing about one of the most critical global issues of our time!
Emergency Sub Plans | Ancient India Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about key events or influential figures from Ancient India, two biography writing units, an informational writing unit, and an opinion writing unit. Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade.
22 Lessons, or 22 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Then, there are two biography writing units about Ashoka the Great and Siddhartha Gautama. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is an informational writing unit about Ancient India. The unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is an opinion writing unit about who was the most influential figure from the history of India: Ashoka the Great, Siddhartha Gautama or the more recent - Mahatma Gandhi. This unit has again been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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Black Artist Reading Passages + Research Report Template + Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
GROWING BUNDLE- As we grow- you get more!!! Close Reading Articles with biographical information.
This is a reading research newsletter bundle with-
- Misty Copeland
- Ruby Bridges
- Louis Armstrong
- Maya Angelou
- Jacob Lawrence
- Billie Holiday
All newsletters are biographical.
These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black artists and their profound contributions to the arts. Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American artists and their creative brilliance.
Key Features:
Research Templates
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.
Two blank templates-
-One that is pre-filled with some of black artists' picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw thier portrait (can be used for any person)
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How It Works:
Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.
Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities, Research Project, Bulletin Board Set
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Hispanic culture and famous Hispanics? Do you want to celebrate diversity and have students practice their research skills? Then download this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities, Research Project, and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this month!
WebQuest
This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, culture, people, and more of Hispanics living in our country. This research activity is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, small group instruction, substitute plans, homework, and more!
You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about winter holidays with this high-quality, no-prep resource!
***Updated in 2024 with new links***
Choice Board
Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.
Trivia Games
These three engaging trivia games are perfect as an individual or team-building activity. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!
This no-prep resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.
Bulletin Board
These 10 inspirational quotes and proverbs posters are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month! Use for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. Proverbs are from Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other countries. These sayings will surely resonate with your students. No prep! Just print and hang!
➟ Quotes included in this set:
Flags - Bulletin Board
Flags in this resource: Andorra*, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Gibraltar*, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, the Philippines*, Uruguay, Venezuela
*Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines do not have Spanish as an official language but it is widely spoken.
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The American Revolution: 5th Grade Studies Weekly Week 19-26
By Colleen Burdette
Support your Study of Studies Weekly or the American Revolution:
These activities allow for deeper understanding and engagement into the themes studied in the 5th Grade Studies Weekly. These activities encourage students to present information in creative ways. Students also get involved in activities which lead to individual experience and group discussion.
Projects are designed to present information or respond to information. Reflection questions require students to combine their experiences with their knowledge and to think beyond what they already know. These questions help students delve into a new depth of knowledge.
These activities align with Indiana Social Studies standards: 5.E.1, 5.E.2, 5.H.6, 5.H.8, 5.H.9, 5.H.11.
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18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar
By TooBookedUp
Engage your middle and high school students with this 18-Day Multimedia Thematic Unit on Disabilities in Schools and Society! Designed for Grades 6 and up, this comprehensive unit explores both visible and invisible disabilities through a variety of media, hands-on projects, and critical assessments. Perfect for ELA, social studies, or humanities classes, this unit provides students with opportunities to develop empathy, research skills, and a deeper understanding of accessibility and inclusivity.
This unit integrates multimedia resources, including documentaries, political cartoons, TED Talks, and informational texts. Students will build critical thinking skills as they analyze real-world challenges faced by individuals with disabilities, assess their school’s ADA compliance, and create projects to promote inclusivity.
What’s Included:
Aligned Standards:
This interdisciplinary unit is aligned with Common Core ELA Standards (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) and encourages cross-curricular learning with a focus on disabilities, social studies, and media literacy. It promotes research, empathy, and accessibility discussions through engaging multimedia and project-based learning.
Why You'll Love This Unit:
Who It’s For:
Perfect for:
This 18-Day Multimedia Unit helps students understand the challenges and strengths of individuals with disabilities while improving essential academic skills. Get ready for insightful discussions, creative projects, and meaningful reflections that resonate with your students’ real-world experiences. Download now and bring relevant, standards-aligned learning to your classroom!
Emergency Sub Plans | American Revolutionary War Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains six close reading activities about key areas of the War of Independence, two biography writing units and two informational writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade.
20 Lessons, or 20 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Then, there are two biography writing units about George Washington and King George III, and two informational writing units about the War of Independence and the Boston Tea Party. The units have been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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Black History Month- Research Report Templates- Trifold- MLK + more!
By Veronica Reyes
Research Report Template for Biographies- Trifold- Black History Month- Black Changemakers!
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.
Included:
- Serena Williams
- Jacob Lawrence
- Jackie Robinson
- Maya Angelou
- Misty Copeland
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Maya Angelou
- Simone Biles
- Jesse Owens
- Ruby Bridges
- Harriet Tubman
- Barack Obama
- Mae Jemison
Two blank templates-
-One that is pre-filled with some of a Black Changmaker's picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw his portrait (can be used for any person)
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How It Works:
Why Choose Our Template:
Invest in the future of your students with our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies." Ignite a passion for learning and watch as your students blossom into confident researchers and communicators!
Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Bulletin Board Set - Middle School
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Do you want to engage and motivate your students to learn about Hispanic history and culture? Do you want an inclusive classroom that celebrates diversity? Then download this Bundle Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Bulletin Board Set. This is all you need to celebrate this heritage month!
Choice Board
Students will deepen their understanding of the achievements of Hispanic people in this activity that supports student voice and choice! Perfect for use in a Spanish classroom or when celebrating Hispanic culture, students can choose between 8 unique activities. Students can write poems, create a mini-mural or cartoon, or select from various other creative projects to demonstrate their learning. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles, there is something for everyone with this choice board.
Trivia Games
These three engaging trivia games are perfect as an individual or team-building activity. Use it as an engaging opener, attention-getter, a brain break, or build right into your lesson plans!
This no-prep resource comes with 35+ multiple-choice questions and instructions for three different games. Games can be played while moving around the classroom or sitting in seats or on the floor.
Bulletin Board
These 10 inspirational quotes and proverbs posters are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month! Use for classroom décor, bulletin boards, or door decorations. Proverbs are from Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and other countries. These sayings will surely resonate with your students. No prep! Just print and hang!
➟ Quotes included in this set:
Flags - Bulletin Board
Flags in this resource: Andorra*, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Ecuador, Gibraltar*, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain, the Philippines*, Uruguay, Venezuela
*Andorra, Gibraltar, and the Philippines do not have Spanish as an official language but it is widely spoken.
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19-Day Social Identity Unit | Low Prep | Grades 6-8 | Texts, Videos, and Project
By TooBookedUp
Students are eager to engage in conversation and learning around their identities! This engaging social identity unit explores the 8 Big Social Identities—gender, race, age, religion, orientation, ability, ethnicity, and class—through a blend of activities, texts, videos, music, and projects. Perfect for middle and early high school students, this unit is low prep for teachers, offering print-and-go materials that ensure a seamless teaching experience.
What’s Included:
Daily Activities Overview:
Day 1: Understanding Social Identity
Day 2: The Big 8 Social Identities
Day 3: Power, Privilege, and Marginalization
Day 4: Cultural Heritage and Identity
Day 5: Family Traditions and Social Identity
Day 6: Seminar Preparation
Day 7: Media Representation and Identity
Day 8: Cultural Pride and Daily Life
Day 9: Traditional Music and Identity
Day 10: Film Connection - "Wonder"
Day 11: Continuation of "Wonder"
Day 12: Conclusion of "Wonder"
Day 13: Seminar on "Wonder"
Day 14: Personal Narrative Writing
Day 15: Continue Personal Narrative Writing
Day 16: Peer Feedback on Narratives
Day 17: Identity Mask Project
Day 18: Continue Identity Mask Project
Day 19: Finalize Identity Mask Project
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Bring social identity to life in your classroom with this dynamic and interactive unit. Equip your students with the knowledge and skills to understand and appreciate the diverse identities that shape our world. Purchase now and make a meaningful impact on your students' understanding of social identity!
Kings and Queens of England Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following famous kings or queens from British history:
Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new British history topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social Studies.
Each activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.
Included in each of the four resources:
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In Task 1 of each activity students will read an informational text and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.
In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.
In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.
In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.
Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.
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Black History Month Biographical Reading Passages & Research- Growing Bundle!
By Veronica Reyes
Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ for Black History Month?
These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project for Black History Month! Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.
This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-
- Misty Copeland
- Ruby Bridges
- Louis Armstrong
- Maya Angelou
- Jacob Lawrence
- Serena Williams
- Jackie Robinson
- Jesse Owens
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Barack Obama
- Wangari Maathai
- Harriet Tubman
- Pelé
- Roberto Clemente
...and many more to come
Bundle LGBTQ Pride Month Activities and Bulletin Board Set
By A World to Explore Store - A Heritage Month Depot
Are you looking for engaging activities to support your students in learning about the LGBTQ community? Then download this Bundle LGBTQ Pride Month Activities and Bulletin Board Set! This complete bundle is all you need to support students in deepening their understanding of the LGBTQ community. It comes with a Choice Board, 3 Trivia Games, and 41 various bulletin board posters. Posters include the various Pride flags, historical quotes, and definitions of terms you and your students should know.
➟ CHOICE BOARD
Students can write poems, create a collage, or even draft their own laws. There are 8 unique activities for students to choose from. Great for differentiating instruction and various learning styles!
➟ 3 TRIVIA GAMES
These 3 no prep TRIVIA Games include questions on LGBTQ history, people, places, and events, allowing students to deepen their understanding of this often-overlooked community. A handout of questions is included to use as seat work or as homework.
➟ 17 8.5 X 11 POSTERS with DEFINITIONS
Definitions include: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, LGBTQIA+, pansexual, two-spirit (2S), cisgender, coming out, transitioning, non-binary, and gender identity.
➟ PRIDE FLAGS
This bulletin board poster set comes with 12 unique posters perfect for honoring LGBTQ History Month, Pride Month, or celebrating the diversity of your classroom community!
➟ 17 POSTERS with QUOTES
These 12 unique quotes are perfect for celebrating LGBT+ History Month or Pride Month. Each 8.5 X 11 poster comes with one of three patterns. Use them to decorate your classroom, door, or bulletin board!
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Equity and Resilience Thematic Bundle: Disabilities Unit & Out of My Mind Movie
By TooBookedUp
Explore themes of equity, disabilities, and resilience with this dynamic resource bundle designed for grades 5-8!
This bundle is ideal for educators looking to combine standards-aligned instruction with meaningful, real-world themes. Save time and inspire your students with these ready-to-use resources!
Famous Artists Escape Room Activity Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
Four individual Escape Room activities about the following famous artists from history:
Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activities are perfect for group work, starting a new art topic, team-building activities or for fun, engaging and interactive lessons. The activities can be used in English also as they incorporate some ELA skills, or in Social Studies.
Each activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. Together the four words make a phrase for them to escape the room.
Included in each of the four resources:
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In Task 1 of each activity students will read an informational text and then find their way through a maze by answering true or false comprehension questions. If they answer the questions correctly they will reveal their first word.
In Task 2 students will use the same informational text to complete a crossword puzzle. Within the puzzle there are several hidden letters which will need to be unscrambled on the completion of the puzzle to reveal the second word.
In Task 3 students will have to cut out 27 timeline task cards before putting them in order from the earliest date to the most recent. When they have finished their task they can glue them onto the answer key which will reveal their third word.
In Task 4 students will have to find the missing words in a wordsearch puzzle before finding a hidden word from the letters that are left over in the puzzle. This hidden word is their fourth and final word.
Students can then complete their student answer key with the four words they revealed before checking with the teacher to see if they have escaped successfully.
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This resource is great for:
Team-building activities
Group work
Research projects
Reading comprehension
Emergency sub plans
Independent work
Introducing a new topic
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Black Athlete Reading Passages + Research Report Template + Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
GROWING BUNDLE- As we grow- you get more!!! Close Reading Articles with biographical information.
This is a reading research newsletter bundle with-
- Jackie Robinson
- Misty Copeland
- Jesse Owens
- Simone Biles
- Serena Williams
- Roberto Clemente
- Pele
All newsletters are biographical.
These are your curated gateway to the vibrant world of Black artists and their profound contributions to the arts. Designed especially for elementary school students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Black and African American artists and their creative brilliance.
INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!
Key Features:
Research Templates
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.
Two blank templates-
-One that is pre-filled with some of black athlete's picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw their portrait (can be used for any person)
Key Features:
How It Works:
Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month.
Ancient Mesopotamia Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
This bundle contains five close reading activities about key events from Ancient Mesopotamia and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; a biography writing unit about Sargon of Akkad; and three informational writing units about Ancient Mesopotamia, Hammurabi's Code and the Epic of Gilgamesh.
22 Lessons, or 22 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are five close reading activities, or informational texts, about:
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Secondly, there is a biography writing unit about Sargon of Akkad. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there are three informational text writing units about Ancient Mesopotamia, Hammurabi's Code and the Epic of Gilgamesh. The units have each been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is an Ancient Mesopotamia Timeline Activity and Display. It is perfect for introducing students to the some of the key events and people of Ancient Mesopotamia. There are 38 posters or task cards that include many of the key events from the beginning of the first settlements, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Hammurabi's Code and the conquering of the region by Alexander the Great.
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Emergency Sub Plans | Ancient Egypt Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains five close reading activities about influential figures from Ancient Egypt, two biography writing units, an informational writing unit and an opinon writing unit discussing who was the greatest leader. Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade. The activities focus on Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra, Tutankahmun, Ramesses II & Thutmose III.
20 Lessons, or 20 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are five reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Then, there are two biography writing units about Cleopatra and Tutankhamun. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
After, there is an informational writing unit about Ancient Egypt. The unit has again been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is an opinion writing unit discussing who was the greatest leader of Ancient Egypt. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you find the resource useful!
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Basketball Stars Reading & Writing Mega Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
The bundle focuses on some of the greatest basketball players of all time: Michael Jordan, LeBron James & Steph Curry. The bundle contains three close reading activities about the individual players, three biography writing units, and a discussion based writing activity about who is the greatest basketball player of all time. There is also a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity about each player. The activities are perfect for students in 3rd grade or 4th grade.
18 Lessons, or 18 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are three close reading activities, or informational texts, about:
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity, crossword puzzle and wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Secondly, there are three biography writing units about the same players. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who is the greatest basketball player of all time. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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