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Famous Americans 2nd Grade VA SOL 2.4 - Benjamin Franklin, Abe Lincoln, and more
By 1st Grade Salt Life
Introducing the Famous Americans bundle! This incredible collection of mini units is designed specifically to align with the 2nd Grade VA SOL 2.4 Social Studies standards, ensuring that your students will learn about these iconic figures in American history. Each Famous American's mini unit includes a wealth of engaging resources. Students will have access to an anchor chart, KWL chart, timeline, a make and take mini book, drawing activity, word search, ABC order practice, graphic organizer, 2 writing papers, and coloring sheets.
Famous Americans incldued are:
⭐Christopher Columbus;
⭐Benjamin Franklin;
⭐Abraham Lincoln;
⭐George Washington Carver;
⭐Helen Keller;
⭐Thurgood Marshall;
⭐Rosa Parks;
⭐Jackie Robinson;
⭐Cesar Chavez; and
⭐Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Famous Americans Units
Famous Americans Bundle (including Ben Franklin, George Washington and more)
By 1st Grade Salt Life
The Famous Americans Mega Bundle is a comprehensive resource that provides access to all of our famous Americans. With 34 mini units included, this bundle covers a wide range of influential figures such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, and many more. Each mini unit is packed with valuable materials, including anchor charts, KWL charts, timelines, mini books, drawing activities, word searches, ABC order practice, graphic organizers, writing papers, coloring sheets, and more. By purchasing this bundle, you will receive all future updates for free. Don't miss out on this opportunity to lock in your price before it increases! F
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Famous Americans Units
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American History Close Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
This is a bundle of sixty-nine close reading activities. Each activity includes a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.
The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade and timeline the history of the United States.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
- A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
- An informational text
- A comprehension activity with ten questions
- Two grammar questions about the text
- An extension writing activity
- A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
- An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
- A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
- A wordsearch puzzle
- A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning
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The following activities form part of the bundle:
- American Revolutionary War
- Boston Tea Party
- Siege of Boston
- Battles of Trenton and Princeton
- Treaty of Paris
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- Abraham Lincoln
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Harry Truman
- John Kennedy
- Barack Obama
- Joe Biden
- Donald Trump
- John Adams
- George W. Bush
- Jimmy Carter
- Ronald Reagan
- Woodrow Wilson
- Bill Clinton
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition
- The California Gold Rush
- The Great Depression
- The Moon Landing
- Benjamin Franklin
- World War II
- Attack on Pearl Harbor
- Battle of Midway
- VJ Day
- Martin Luther King
- Rosa Parks
- Ruby Bridges
- Muhammed Ali
- Jesse Owens
- Jackie Robinson
- Serena Williams
- Christopher Columbus
- Kamala Harris
- 9/11 Terrorist Atacks
- The Pilgrims & First Thanksgiving
- American Civil War
- Outbreak of Civil War
- Battle of Gettysburg
- Emancipation Proclamation
- End of Civil War
- Andy Warhol
- Jackson Pollock
- Mae Jemison
- Amelia Earhart
- Beyonce
- Sacagawea
- Katherine Johnson
- Amanda Gorman
- Misty Copeland
- Michelle Obama
- Maya Angelou
- Wright Brothers
- Walt Disney
- Malcolm X
- George Washington Carver
- Colin Powell
- Steve Jobs
- Bill Gates
- First World War
- US Enters World War I
- Titanic
- Civil Rights Movement
- Memorial Day
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- Independent work
- Homework
- Guided reading sessions
- Assessment practice
- Reading interventions
- Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each 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 and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.
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30 Non-Fiction Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A bundle of thirty close reading activities. Each activity comes with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.
The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about the famous figures and events from history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
This bundle contains the following activities:
- Mount Everest
- Children of the Industrial Revolution
- Roswell
- William Shakespeare’s Macbeth
- The Slave Trade
- The Great Plague
- Martin Luther King
- John F. Kennedy
- Ancient Olympic Games
- Mars – The Red Planet
- The Outbreak of World War 2 in Europe
- World War 2
- Holocaust of World War 2
- LeBron James
- Serena Williams
- George Washington
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Rosa Parks
- Anne Frank
- Marie Curie
- Amelia Earhart
- Christ the Redeemer
- Julius Caesar
- Constantine the Great
- Boston Tea Party
- Albert Einstein
- Ancient Egypt
- Joe Biden
- Michelangelo
- Malala Yousafzai
Included in each PDF printable resource:
- A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
- An informational text
- A comprehension activity with ten questions
- Two grammar questions about the text
- An extension writing activity
- A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
- An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
- A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
- A wordsearch puzzle
- An Easel activity for distance learning
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These resources are great for:
- In class learning
- Independent work
- Homework
- Guided reading sessions
- Assessment practice
- Reading interventions
- Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each 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 and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.
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Bundle of 101 Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
101 close reading activities, or informational texts. Each of the activities come with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.
The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resources allow students to learn about key figures and events from history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The bundle contains the following activities:
U.S. History
- Lewis & Clark Expedition
- Christopher Columbus
- The Wright Brothers
- The Moon Landing
- Neil Armstrong
- Walt Disney
- The Gold Rush
- The Great Depression
- The Slave Trade
- Steve Jobs
- Bill Gates
- Benjamin Franklin
U.S. Presidents
- John F. Kennedy
- Abraham Lincoln
- George Washington
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Barack Obama
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Thomas Jefferson
Civil Rights Movement
- Martin Luther King
- Ruby Bridges
- Rosa Parks
- Muhammed Ali
- Jackie Robinson
World War II
- An Overview of World War II
- The Holocaust
- Adolf Hitler
- Winston Churchill
- Anne Frank
- Alan Turing
The American Civil War
- An Overview of the American Civil War
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Robert E. Lee
The American Revolutionary War
- An Overview of the American Revolutionary War
- The Boston Tea Party
- The Treaty of Paris
Influential Women
- Beyonce
- Amelia Earhart
- Mae Jemison
- Florence Nightingale
- Mother Teresa
Sportstars
- Michael Jordan
- Jesse Owens
- Coco Gauff
- Lebron James
- Steph Curry
- David Beckham
- Roberto Clemente
- Simone Biles
- Michael Phelps
- Roger Federer
- Peyton Manning
World History
- Dalai Lama
- Fidel Castro
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Nelson Mandela
- Napoleon
- Genghis Khan
- Mount Everest
Famous Scientists
- Marie Curie
- Albert Einstein
- Charles Darwin
- Isaac Newton
Famous Authors
- William Shakespeare
- J.K.Rowling
- Roald Dahl
Shakespeare's Plays
- Romeo and Juliet
- Macbeth
- Hamlet
- Richard III
Famous Artists
- Pablo Picasso
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Salvador Dali
- Andy Warhol
- Frida Kahlo
British Monarchs
- Elizabeth II
- George III
- Henry VIII
Ancient Rome
- An Overview of Ancient Rome
- Augustus
- Julius Caesar
- Constantine
- Hannibal
- Spartacus
Ancient Greece
- An Overview of Ancient Greece
- Alexander the Great
- Homer
- Socrates
- Aristotle
Ancient Egypt
- An Overview of Ancient Egypt
- Cleopatra
- Tutankhamun
- Thutmose III
- Ramesses II
The Seven New Wonders of the World
- The Great Wall of China
- Chichen Itza
- Christ the Redeemer
- The Colosseum
- Machu Picchu
- Taj Mahal
- Petra
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Included in each PDF printable resource:
- A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
- An informational text
- A comprehension activity with ten questions
- Two grammar questions about the text
- An extension writing activity
- A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
- An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
- A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
- A wordsearch puzzle
- An Easel activity for distance learning
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Other similar or relevant resources:
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Black History Month Resources
Distance Learning Resources
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American History Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
This is a bundle of sixty-nine close reading activities. Each activity includes a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.
The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade and timeline the history of the United States.
Included in each PDF printable resource:
- A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
- An informational text
- A comprehension activity with ten questions
- Two grammar questions about the text
- An extension writing activity
- A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
- An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
- A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
- A wordsearch puzzle
- A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning
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The following activities form part of the bundle:
- American Revolutionary War
- Boston Tea Party
- Siege of Boston
- Battles of Trenton and Princeton
- Treaty of Paris
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- Abraham Lincoln
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Harry Truman
- John Kennedy
- Barack Obama
- Joe Biden
- Donald Trump
- John Adams
- George W. Bush
- Jimmy Carter
- Ronald Reagan
- Woodrow Wilson
- Bill Clinton
- The Lewis and Clark Expedition
- The California Gold Rush
- The Great Depression
- The Moon Landing
- Benjamin Franklin
- World War II
- Attack on Pearl Harbor
- Battle of Midway
- VJ Day
- Martin Luther King
- Rosa Parks
- Ruby Bridges
- Muhammed Ali
- Jesse Owens
- Jackie Robinson
- Serena Williams
- Christopher Columbus
- Kamala Harris
- 9/11 Terrorist Atacks
- The Pilgrims & First Thanksgiving
- American Civil War
- Outbreak of Civil War
- Battle of Gettysburg
- Emancipation Proclamation
- End of Civil War
- Andy Warhol
- Jackson Pollock
- Mae Jemison
- Amelia Earhart
- Beyonce
- Sacagawea
- Katherine Johnson
- Amanda Gorman
- Misty Copeland
- Michelle Obama
- Maya Angelou
- Wright Brothers
- Walt Disney
- Malcolm X
- George Washington Carver
- Colin Powell
- Steve Jobs
- Bill Gates
- First World War
- US Enters World War I
- Titanic
- Civil Rights Movement
- Memorial Day
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These resources are great for:
- In class learning
- Independent work
- Homework
- Guided reading sessions
- Assessment practice
- Reading interventions
- Emergency sub plans
The activities require NO PREP; they each 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 and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the documents.
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Emergency Sub Plans | American Presidents Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th 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 nine close reading activities about influential presidents from U.S. history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade. The activities focus on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John Kennedy, Barack Obama, Franklin Roosevelt and Joe Biden.
25 Lessons, or 25 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are nine reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- Abraham Lincoln
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Harry Truman
- John Kennedy
- Barack Obama
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Joe Biden
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 four biography writing units about George Washington, Barack Obama, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The units have been split into 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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Other similar or relevant resources:
- World History Resources
- U.S. History Resources
- Distance Learning Resources
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American Revolutionary War Activities Mega Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
This bundle contains six close reading activities that timeline the American Revolutionary War; a display and timeline activity; three biography writing units about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson & George III; three informational text writing units about the War of Independence, the Boston Tea Party and the Treaty of Paris; and an opinion writing unit about the most influential founding father.
27 Lessons, or 27 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are six close reading activities, or informational texts, about:
- An Overview of the American Revolutionary War
- The Boston Tea Party
- The Siege of Boston
- The Battles of Trenton & Princeton
- The End of the War & The Treaty of Paris
- George Washington
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.
Also included is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of the American Revolution. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. There are 29 posters or task cards that include many of the key figures and events from the Boston Tea Party to the Treaty of Paris which formally ended the war.
Then, there are three biography writing units about George Washington, Thomas Jefferson & George III. These units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Finally there are three informational text writing units that look into the American War of Independence, the Boston Tea Party & the Treaty of Paris. These units have been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
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- American Revolutionary War Resources
- Distance Learning Resources
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Bundle of 101 Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
101 close reading activities, or informational texts. Each of the activities come with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch.
The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources allow students to learn about key figures and events from history whilst developing their comprehension skills.
The bundle contains the following activities:
U.S. History
Lewis & Clark Expedition
Christopher Columbus
The Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong
Walt Disney
The Gold Rush
The Great Depression
The Slave Trade
Benjamin Franklin
An Overview of the American Civil War
Sacagawea
U.S. Presidents
John F. Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Franklin Roosevelt
Barack Obama
Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
Joe Biden
Civil Rights Movement
Martin Luther King
Ruby Bridges
Rosa Parks
Muhammed Ali
Jackie Robinson
World War I & II
An Overview of World War I
An Overview of World War II
Winston Churchill
Anne Frank
American Revolutionary War
An Overview of the American Revolutionary War
The Boston Tea Party
The Treaty of Paris
Siege of Boston
Influential Women
Amelia Earhart
Mae Jemison
Mother Teresa
Kamala Harris
Amanda Gorman
Greta Thunberg
Malala Yousafzai
Katherine Johnson
Sportstars
Michael Jordan
Jesse Owens
Wilma Rudolph
Lebron James
Steph Curry
Roberto Clemente
Tom Brady
Roger Federer
Pele
Usain Bolt
Lionel Messi
World History
Mahatma Gandhi
Nelson Mandela
Napoleon
Mount Everest
Titanic
Industrial Revolution
Famous Scientists
Marie Curie
Albert Einstein
Charles Darwin
Isaac Newton
Famous Authors
William Shakespeare
J.K.Rowling
Roald Dahl
Shakespeare's Plays
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
Famous Artists
Pablo Picasso
Michelangelo
Leonardo da Vinci
Salvador Dali
Andy Warhol
Frida Kahlo
Vincent van Gogh
Claude Monet
British Monarchs
Elizabeth II
Henry VIII
William the Conqueror
Ancient Rome
An Overview of Ancient Rome
Augustus
Julius Caesar
Constantine
Hannibal
Spartacus
Ancient Greece
An Overview of Ancient Greece
Alexander the Great
Homer
Socrates
Aristotle
Ancient Olympic Games
Ancient Egypt
An Overview of Ancient Egypt
Cleopatra
Tutankhamun
Thutmose III
Ramesses II
The Seven New Wonders of the World
The Great Wall of China
Chichen Itza
Christ the Redeemer
The Colosseum
Machu Picchu
Taj Mahal
Petra
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Included in each PDF printable resource:
A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
An informational text
A comprehension activity with ten questions
Two grammar questions about the text
An extension writing activity
A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
A wordsearch puzzle
An Easel activity for distance learning
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American Presidents Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
The bundle focuses on some of the most influential U.S. Presidents throughout American history. The bundle contains sixteen close reading activities; eight biography writing units; an opinion writing unit; a timeline activity and display; and an interactive card game your students will love. The activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.
55 Lessons, or 55 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are sixteen close reading activities, or informational texts, about:
- George Washington
- Abraham Lincoln
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Barack Obama
- Joe Biden
- Harry Truman
- John F. Kennedy
- Thomas Jefferson
- Jimmy Carter
- Ronald Reagan
- Woodrow Wilson
- Donald Trump
- Bill Clinton
- George W. Bush
- John Adams
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 eight biography writing units about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John F. Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is a discussion based writing unit discussing who is the most influential U.S. president of all time. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
After, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to all of the U.S Presidents throughout history. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. There are 46 posters or cards of all of the U.S Presidents, starting with the very first, George Washington, up until present day president, Joe Biden.
Finally, there is a 'top trumps' style supercards card game that enables your students to learn about all of the American presidents. Your class will love the trading cards which they can play with in an interactive and engaging way!
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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- American Civil War Resources
- Distance Learning Resources
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Bundle of 101 Close Reading Activities | Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
101 digital close reading passages, or informational texts, with comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks about key figures and key events from World History. The Google Forms worksheets are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. A lifetime supply of reading resources that can be used as classroom activities, homework tasks or for guided reading sessions. All of the activities also come in PDF printable format.
The individual resources looks into:
U.S. History
- Lewis & Clark Expedition
- Christopher Columbus
- The Wright Brothers
- The Moon Landing
- Neil Armstrong
- Walt Disney
- The Gold Rush
- The Great Depression
- The Slave Trade
- Steve Jobs
- Bill Gates
- Benjamin Franklin
U.S. Presidents
- John F. Kennedy
- Abraham Lincoln
- George Washington
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Barack Obama
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Thomas Jefferson
Civil Rights Movement
- Martin Luther King
- Ruby Bridges
- Rosa Parks
- Muhammed Ali
- Jackie Robinson
World War II
- An Overview of World War II
- The Holocaust
- Adolf Hitler
- Winston Churchill
- Anne Frank
- Alan Turing
The American Civil War
- An Overview of the American Civil War
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Robert E. Lee
The American Revolutionary War
- An Overview of the American Revolutionary War
- The Boston Tea Party
- The Treaty of Paris
Influential Women
- Beyonce
- Amelia Earhart
- Mae Jemison
- Florence Nightingale
- Mother Teresa
Sportstars
- Michael Jordan
- Jesse Owens
- Serena Williams
- Lebron James
- Steph Curry
- David Beckham
- Roberto Clemente
- Simone Biles
- Michael Phelps
- Roger Federer
- Peyton Manning
World History
- Dalai Lama
- Fidel Castro
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Nelson Mandela
- Napoleon
- Genghis Khan
- Mount Everest
- Greta Thunberg
- Malala Yousafzai
Famous Scientists
- Marie Curie
- Albert Einstein
- Charles Darwin
- Isaac Newton
Famous Authors
- William Shakespeare
- J.K.Rowling
- Roald Dahl
Shakespeare's Plays
- Romeo and Juliet
- Macbeth
- Hamlet
- Richard III
Famous Artists
- Pablo Picasso
- Leonardo da Vinci
- Salvador Dali
- Andy Warhol
- Frida Kahlo
Ancient Rome
- An Overview of Ancient Rome
- Augustus
- Julius Caesar
- Constantine
- Hannibal
- Spartacus
Ancient Greece
- An Overview of Ancient Greece
- Alexander the Great
- Homer
- Socrates
- Aristotle
- Ancient Olympic Games
Ancient Egypt
- An Overview of Ancient Egypt
- Cleopatra
- Tutankhamun
- Thutmose III
- Ramesses II
The Seven New Wonders of the World
- The Great Wall of China
- Chichen Itza
- Christ the Redeemer
- The Colosseum
- Machu Picchu
- Taj Mahal
- Petra
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 the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
Time allowance to complete:
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:
- Distance Learning Resources
- U.S. History Resources
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American Civil War Mega Activity Bundle Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
This bundle contains digital resources, either on Google Forms or on Google Slides, that link to your Google Drive. It contains a digital timeline research and sorting activity, thirteen digital close reading activities about key events and figures from the American Civil War; two digital biography writing units about Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee; a digital discussion based writing activity about the most influential general from the Civil War; and a digital informational text writing unit about the Civil War.
26 Online Lessons, or 26 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
The Google Forms and Google Slides activities are ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade learning about U.S. History.
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This bundle contains the following digital close reading activities**:**
- American Civil War Overview
- Outbreak of American Civil War
- Emancipation Proclamation
- Battle of Gettysburg
- End of Civil War & Lincoln Assassination
- Abraham Lincoln
- Robert E. Lee
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Frederick Douglass
- William Sherman
- George Meade
- Stonewall Jackson
- Jefferson Davis
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 the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.
Then, there is a great American Civil War Digital Research and Sorting Activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events of the American Civil War. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. There are 37 posters or task cards that include many of the key events and periods from the election of Abraham Lincoln to the surrender of Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces to Ulysses S. Grant.
There is also an American Civil War Informational Text Writing Activity. The activity focuses on key facts about the war, and has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Also included is the Most Influential Civil War General - Discussion Based Writing Distance Learning Unit. This resource is a 5th grade or 6th grade discussion based writing unit discussing who was the most influential general during the American Civil War: Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, George Meade or Stonewall Jackson. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each. The Google Slides activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students learning about U.S. History and the American Civil War.
And finally there is the Abraham Lincoln Biography Writing Unit, and the Robert E. Lee Biography Writing Unit. These units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
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This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Slides, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets or computers. If you are unsure how to allow the students to have their own individual copy take a look at the instructional video below:
Google Classroom - How to make a copy for each student - Assignment
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American Presidents Mega Bundle of Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
The bundle focuses on some of the most influential U.S. Presidents throughout American history. The bundle contains sixteen close reading activities; eight biography writing units; two opinion writing units; a timeline activity and display; and an interactive card game your students will love. The activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.
55 Lessons, or 55 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are sixteen close reading activities, or informational texts, about:
- George Washington
- Abraham Lincoln
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Barack Obama
- Joe Biden
- Harry Truman
- John F. Kennedy
- Thomas Jefferson
- Jimmy Carter
- Ronald Reagan
- Woodrow Wilson
- Donald Trump
- Bill Clinton
- George W. Bush
- John Adams
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 eight biography writing units about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John F. Kennedy and Thomas Jefferson. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
Then, there is two opinion writing units discussing who is the most influential U.S. president of all time. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
After, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to all of the U.S Presidents throughout history. Great for class work, distance learning and home schooling. There are 46 posters or cards of all of the U.S Presidents, starting with the very first, George Washington, up until present day president, Joe Biden.
Finally, there is a 'top trumps' style supercards card game that enables your students to learn about all of the American presidents. Your class will love the trading cards which they can play with in an interactive and engaging way!
Good luck, I hope you get some great results!
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- American Civil War Resources
- Distance Learning Resources
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Emergency Sub Plans | American Presidents 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 nine close reading activities about influential presidents from U.S. history, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in 3rd grade or 4th grade. The activities focus on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John Kennedy, Barack Obama, Franklin Roosevelt and Joe Biden.
25 Lessons, or 25 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are six reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- Abraham Lincoln
- Theodore Roosevelt
- Harry Truman
- John Kennedy
- Barack Obama
- Franklin Roosevelt
- Joe Biden
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 four biography writing units about George Washington, Barack Obama, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.
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- U.S. History Resources
- Distance Learning Resources
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Emergency Sub Plans | Civil Rights Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th 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 eight close reading activities about influential figures from civil rights around the world, and four biography writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade. The activities focus on Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Barack Obama, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Jackie Robinson, Muhammed Ali, Frederick Douglass & Ruby Bridges.
24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are eight reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
- Martin Luther King
- Rosa Parks
- Barack Obama
- Nelson Mandela
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jackie Robinson
- Muhammed Ali
- Frederick Douglass
- Ruby Bridges
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 four biography writing units about Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela. The units have been split into 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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- Distance Learning Resources
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Summer Bundle of 40 Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with forty individual activities about key events from May, June, July or August from history, or famous figures that were either born or died in the summer. 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 famous English soccer player, David Beckham, who was born on the 2nd May 1975.
- The French leader, Napoleon Bonaparte, who died on the 5th May 1821 on the remote island of St. Helena.
- The 33rd president of the United States, Harry Truman, who was born on the 8th May 1884.
- VE Day, where Germany surrendered to Allied forces on the 8th May 1945, which brought an end of World War II in Europe.
- The famous Spanish Surrealist artist, Salvador Dali, who was born on the 11th May 1904.
- The founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, who was born on the 12th May 1820.
- The guide and translator, Sacagawea, who joined Lewis and Clark as they set off on their expedition across America on the 14th May 1804.
- Mount Everest, which was climbed for the first time on the 29th May 1953.
- The famous Swedish activist, Greta Thunberg, who received an Honorary Doctor of Law from the University of British Colombia on the 31st May 2021.
- The nemesis of the Roman Empire, Hannibal, who famously crossed the Alps with his army which included elephants in May 218 BC.
- The record-breaking Spanish tennis player, Rafael Nadal, who was born on the 3rd June 1986.
- The famous English king who ruled during the Revolutionary War, King George III, who was born on the 4th June 1738.
- The famous World War II battle, the Battle of Midway, which began on the 4th June 1942.
- The first African American woman to be admitted into NASAs astronaut program, Mae Jemison, who joined on the 4th June 1987.
- The recently deceased husband to Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, who was born on the 10th June 1921.
- The famous German-born diarist of World War II, Anne Frank, who was born on the 12th June 1929.
- The Enigma code breaking English mathematician, Alan Turing, who was born on the 23rd June 1912.
- The famous American Olympic star, Wilma Rudolph, who was born on the 23rd June 1940.
- The famous Argentinian soccer superstar, Lionel Messi, who was born on the 24th June 1987.
- The record-breaking American Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps, who was born on the 30th June 1985.
- The Battle of Gettysburg, which was a key battle in the American Civil War, and was fought from the 1st July until the 3rd July 1863.
- The famous Mexican artist and icon, Frida Kahlo, who was born on the 6th July 1907.
- The spiritual leader of Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, who was born on the 6th July 1935.
- The scientist famous for his work in electricity, Nikola Tesla, who was born on the 10th July 1856.
- The famous Nobel Peace Prize winner and educational activist, Malala Yousafzai, who was born in Pakistan on the 12th July 1997.
- The Apollo 11 Moon mission, which put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the lunar surface on the 21st July 1969.
- One of the Seven Wonders of the World, Machu Picchu, which was rediscovered by Hiram Bingham on the 24th July 1911.
- The red planet of Mars, where the Perseverance Mars Rover was launched to on the 30th July 2020.
- The author famous for her Harry Potter books, J.K. Rowling, who was born on the 31st July 1965.
- The powerful ruler of Ancient Greece, Alexander the Great, who was born at some point in July of 356 BC.
- The record-breaking American Football quarterback, Tom Brady, who was born on the 3rd August 1977.
- The former president of the United States, Barack Obama, who was born on the 4th August 1961.
- The first person to set foot on the Moon, Neil Armstrong, who was born on the 5th August 1930
- The famous American pop artist, Andy Warhol, who was born on the 6th August 1928
- The famous tennis star from Switzerland, Roger Federer, who was born on the 8th August 1981.
- The last active ruler of Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra, who died on the 10th August in 30 BC.
- The former slave, Frederick Douglass, who made an emotional speech giving an account of his life as a slave on the 11th August 1841.
- The record-breaking Jamaican athlete, Usain Bolt, who was born on the 21st August 1986.
- The famous wonder, Petra, which was discovered on the 22nd August 1812 in Jordan, after being hidden from western eyes for centuries.
- The famous NASA mathematician and scientist, Katherine Johnson, who was born on the 26th August 1918.
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 forty activities:
- A Google Forms Activity
- A PDF Printable Activity
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This resource bundle is great for:
- Distance learning
- Independent work
- Homework
- Guided reading sessions
- Assessment practice
- Reading interventions
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:
- U.S. History Resources
- Distance Learning Resources
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