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Halloween Jack O Lantern history Stingy Jack: reading comprehension word search
By Tomorrowcomes
When October comes around, we all start seeing pumpkins and signs of Halloween. Carving pumpkins to make jack-o’-lanterns is a traditional Halloween activity. Do your students know the history of why pumpkins are carved?
This resource gives a brief history of where the tradition of jack-o’-lanterns comes from. After reading the brief article, there is a short question worksheet to be completed. The worksheet asked questions based on information in the article and includes an area for students to draw their own jack-o’-lantern face.
Also included is an adapted student friendly version of the Irish folktale Stingy Jack and a Halloween themed Word Search.
The Believer's Baptism Lesson for Kids Baptism for Kids Sunday School
By Kaylor Creations
Introduce young learners to the meaning of the Believer's Baptism with a Biblically based read aloud lesson book, mini student book and thought provoking discussion questions. If they are ready to be baptized themselves, this resource also provides them with the opportunity to write their own personal testimony and receive a commemorative certificate to remember the ay they got baptized.
Included:
Read Aloud Teacher Book - Introduces young learners to what baptism is, and why is it so important. It has large engaging pictures with kid friendly explanations.
**Mini Book /Bible Lesson Emergent Reader :**This is a very simple 1-2 sentences per page telling of the lesson. This can be given to young learners to read or read aloud as an abbreviated explanation of Baptism.
Discussion Questions- Thought provoking, and comprehension checking questions are provided at the end of the lesson.
"My Testimony" Writing Prompt- Writing Prompt given to help kids be able to share their personal testimony. This was designed to be used when they get baptized but can be used anhtime to help young learners be learn to share their testimony**.** One for Younger Kids & One for Older Kids
Believer's Baptism Certificates- Easy, printable certificate forms will be a to give out when a young person is baptized. Fill out and give one to every young person as they are baptized so they can always remember the day!
(Click "View Preview" to see samples!)
Ideas for use:
•Teach a group of young learners the meaning of baptism.
•Read before they see a friend or family member baptized.
•Read to a young new believer who may have questions on baptism or thinking about getting baptized.
**Taught in this Lesson**
The main points taught in the read aloud and mini book are:
•Baptism is for Christian Believers - Explains what it means to be a Christian -Those who follow Jesus as their leader (Lord) and Savior.
•Jesus set an example for us to follow by being baptized Himself.
•Jesus told His disciples to baptize new believers.
•Baptism is a way of telling everyone “I follow Jesus now!”
•Being baptized is a way to “follow your leader.” (Obey His commands and example)
•The steps of baptism by immersion.
•What it means: dunking in the water is like when Jesus died and was buried. Coming up from the water is like when He came back alive!
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NOTE:
* This resource refers only to the Christian Believer's Baptism by immersion**
NOT infant baptism.
** Baptism Clipart is an ORIGINAL DESIGN by Kaylor Creations***
Where is Machu Picchu? Ancient Inca Book Report Template and Digital Lesson
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Did you know that 60% of Machu Picchu was built underground? Learn more about Peru, Ancient Inca, and Machu Picchu in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson.
This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:
The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):
Love,
Teacher Bethanie
Air Plants Nonfiction Text NGSS 5-LS1-1
By Science and STEAM Team
This non-fiction text about air plants comes with questions so students can show what they know! It makes for a great independent or partner reading! There are also photo cards showing common air plants.
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veterans day letter template veterans day activities second grade Patriotism
By Modz by Laila
You will receive an Veterans Day reading passage with comprehension questions, a Veterans Day word search (one version with grids, one without) and 2 Veterans Day thank you letters.
It is designed for students in grades 2-4 and can be used in small groups, independently, or as a lesson to teach about Veterans Day.
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Instructions/Tips for Implementation:
To incorporate this product into your classroom, you can use the reading comprehension passages as a group activity, assign the word search for independent work, and have students complete the thank you letters to thank a U.S. Veteran for his or her service.
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Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)
By Beth Hammett
16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years. This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more... Packet Includes: 1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans 1541--write your own land charter for Spain 1682--le Salle and King of France 1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast) 1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers 1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma 1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain 1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma) 1763--France gives land to England and Spaing 1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma Create your own Oklahoma Timeline 5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history Can be used with other Oklahoma products found at this storefront: Oklahoma Land Rush Notable Native Americans Te Ata, Mary Fisher Native American Day
Close Reading: Ladybugs by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Animal/Insect/Ladybug through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep Free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
- 1 Blank Paper for Drawing Ladybug
- 1 Empty Circle for Drawing Ladybug Life Cycle
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Ladybug Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Color Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Life Cycle Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Ladybug Life Cycle Color Drawing Set
(Great open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
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Related lessons:
Science Word Search: Ladybugs
Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle
Science Word Search: Animal Unit
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Text Elements Examples and Review
By Sign with me TOD
Students will complete this magazine text elements project by reviewing the following text features: table of contents, index, headings, subheading, captions, bold words, illustrations/photographs, comparisons, glossary, labels, and graphs/charts/diagrams. Students will use a magazine of their choice/one that is assigned to complete this product. Students will answer questions about each of the text features throughout the product and will then be required to complete their own research and answer the questions provided.
Salmon Life Cycle Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions and Answers
By Create Learn Inspire Grow
This resource includes three reading comprehension passages about the life cycle of salmon, along with questions to assess understanding. Ideal for science and reading lessons.
Contents:
Questions:
Stone Soup - Sample lesson from Thanksgiving Dinner Theme Unit
By Sassycat Corner
Have you made Stone Soup with your upper grade students? They LOVE IT! Try this twist on the traditional reading and comprehension passages for Thanksgiving. These lessons focus on Thanksgiving Dinner! Open up a great discussion on the importance of sharing what we have with those who are less fortunate. This free activity includes a lesson plan for making stone soup, along with a four page pdf of the story "Stone Soup", and 2 comprehension pages - 1 multiple choice and 1 constructed response - to accompany the story. Like this free lesson! It's part of a larger theme unit - Thanksgiving Dinner. The large unit includes the following lessons. Click here to view the full unit! Thanksgiving Dinner Theme Unit - ELA, Math, and Science ★ Thanksgiving Then & Now paired reading passages with constructed response questions page, Venn Diagram, and three paragraph writing assignment. ★ The World’s Largest Pumpkin Pie reading passage with constructed response page and 8 math word problems involving all four operations. ★ Calories Count nonfiction science passage on what a calorie is and how many we often consume with our Thanksgiving meal. Includes a constructed response page and word problem page involving all four operations. ★ Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe page with sequencing activity and math worksheet. ★ Pumpkin Pie in a Bag recipe page with science report form and question page. ★ Gobble! Gobble! Plan your own Thanksgiving dinner activity – complete with instructions, budget sheet, grocery list, menu page, and student / teacher scoring guides. ★ Stone Soup – When Sharing Benefits Everyone – Story, comprehension pages, directions for making stone soup, find a word puzzle, and a reader’s theater. ★ Bonus just for fun Family Dinner coloring page titled “Give Thanks”
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Elementary School
By Three Little Homeschoolers
Get ready for your upcoming visit to the pumpkin patch with this field trip unit! Includes reading passages and fun activities for before and after the field trip, as well as a trip reflection activity that can be used for any field trip.
Includes:
Pre-Trip Activities
Post-Trip Activities
The Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit is part of my Field Trip Unit Series. The series was created with homeschoolers in mind, but can be adapted to be used in a classroom as well. Field trips are a great way to supplement learning, but often homeschoolers don’t get any background information on the location of their field trip and want to enrich their experience by expanding the learning at home before and after the trip. These units help give information and fun activities before and after the field trip.
These units are available in PreK/Kinder, Elementary, and Middle & High School levels. All Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Units follow the same outline and the parent/teacher info sheet is the same for all three so that if you have children of several ages, you can seamlessly teach them together. Homeschooling parents and teachers taking multiple grades on the trip can easily combine different units. Check out all of the levels below, as well as a money saving bundle.
Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - PreK Preschool and Kindergarten
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**This unit comes in a zip file. Extract the files to access the Parent/Teacher Info Sheet and the Student pdf file**
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THANKSGIVING TURKEY PARDON INFORMATIONAL READING
By SOWMYA SUGUMARAN
This product contains the true story of Thanksgiving turkey pardoning in two different formats. It can be printed as a flip book or as a packet (front and back). The product contains vocabulary and comprehension questions with an answer key page for teachers.
World Kindness Day-Reading, Art Activities, and Cooperative Learning Printables
By Caramel Bear Classroom
Are you looking for a complete lesson for "Acts of Kindness?"
This product includes a whole bunch of activities!
This is what you get:
* A lesson plan with guided practice for small group discussions
* Reading Passage about "World Kindness Day" celebrated on November 13th
* 10 Comprehension Questions with Answer Key
* A list of "10 Ways to Make a Difference" ideas to perform acts of kindness as a tool for discussion groups
* 2 Role Play Skits - wonderful scripts that students can act out that promote kindness at school
* Art Activity - Instructions on how to make Painted Rocks
* A list of 20 sayings for Rock Painting Ideas
Where is the Colosseum? Ancient Rome Book Report Template and Reading Flip Book
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Did you know that it took 10 years to build the Colosseum in Rome, Italy? Learn more about Ancient Rome, Italy, and the Colosseum in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson and book report template.
This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:
The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):
Love,
Teacher Bethanie
Valentine's Day Science The Heart's Role in the Circulatory System
By Science and STEAM Team
Students will learn about the heart and its role in the circulatory system. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day! There is a nonfiction text, questions, suggestions for activities, and a video to view.
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Patriotism Election word search Veterans Day writing paper reading comprehension
By Modz by Laila
Teach your students about Election Day and Veterans Day with these patriotic activities! Designed for grades 2-4, this bundle includes engaging reading passages, comprehension questions, word searches, and writing activities to help students understand these important events.
You will download:
Election Day Activities:
- Reading passage with comprehension questions
- Election Day-themed word search (with and without grids)
- 2 Election Day writing prompts
Veterans Day Activities:
- Reading passage with comprehension questions
- Veterans Day-themed word search (with and without grids)
- 2 Veterans Day thank you letter templates
Benefits:
- Multiple teaching options for understanding good and bad choices related to Election and Veterans Day.
- Engaging activities to help students connect with history and the significance of these holidays.
- Reading comprehension practice through themed passages that build key skills.
Instructions/Tips for Implementation:
- Use the reading passages in small groups or independent study to explore the meaning of Election Day and Veterans Day.
- Assign the word searches for independent or group work to reinforce key terms.
- Utilize the writing prompts to let students reflect on the importance of elections, or guide students in writing thank you letters to veterans, fostering gratitude and awareness.
This bundle provides a well-rounded approach to teaching about these significant days in a fun and interactive way! Perfect for small groups, independent work, or whole-class lessons.
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns by Gail Gibbons
By Qiang Ma
Teaching Science/Environment through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.
Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).
Major components of the product:
- Student Package:
- 1 Info Organizer
- 1 Cave Black and White Drawing Base Sheet
- 2 Reading Passages
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet
-Teacher Package:
- 1 Info Organizer with answers
- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks
- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers
- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers
- 1 Cave Black Line Drawing Set
- 1 Cave Color Drawing Set (Open house student project)
- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes
- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.
This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.
Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!
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Related Lessons:
Science Word Search: Caves
Science Word Search: Environment Unit
Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet
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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:
Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons
Plant:
Close Reading: Plant Unit
Close Reading: Apples
Close Reading: Corn
Close Reading: From Seed to Plant
Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree
Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat
Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book
Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat
Animals:
Close Reading: Animal Unit
Amphibian:
Close Reading: Frogs
Arachnid:
Close Reading: Spiders
Bird:
Close Reading: Owls
Close Reading: Penguins!
Fish:
Close Reading: Sharks
Insect:
Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly
Close Reading: The Honey Makers
Close Reading: Ladybugs
Mammal:
Close Reading: Bats
Close Reading: Elephants of Africa
Close Reading: Polar Bears
Close Reading: Wolves
Close Reading: Whales
Reptile:
Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles
Close Reading: Dinosaurs!
Close Reading: Sea Turtles
Close Reading: Snakes
Environment:
Close Reading: Environment Unit
Close Reading: Caves and Caverns
Close Reading: Coral Reefs
Close Reading: Deserts
Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps
Close Reading: Rain Forests
Close Reading: Recycle!
Weather:
Close Reading: Weather Unit
Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!
Close Reading: It's Raining!
Close Reading: It's Snowing!
Close Reading: Tornadoes!
Season:
Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons
Astronomy:
Close Reading: Astronomy Unit
Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!
Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out
Close Reading: The Moon Book
Close Reading: THE PLANETS
Matter:
Close Reading: States of Matter
Social Studies/Holidays:
Close Reading: Holiday Unit
Close Reading: Christmas Is ...
Close Reading: Easter
Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons
Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons
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Electrical Energy Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
In this product, students will learn about electrical energy. In the beginning of the product, matter is reviewed and how matter can be seen in three different forms - solid, liquid, and gas. Students will then review how matter changes, what matter is made up of - atoms, and what makes up atoms, how electricity comes from movement of electrons among atoms of the matter. Students will learn about electricity and how we are reminded how important it is when the power is off. Students will review the kinds of electricity that is used at home, the particles of matter and how they carry a positive or a negative electric charge. Students will learn how the flow of charged particles is an electric current, how the electric currents flow through a path called an electric circuit, how electric currents can only flow through circuits that are complete, and how electric currents wont flow through incomplete circuits. Students will also learn that when a lamp is unplugged, there is a gap in the circuit and the only way to complete the circuit is to plug the electrical cord into an outlet. Students will learn the different forms of energy - heat, sound, light, mechanical, and chemical. They will learn that electrical energy can change into the other forms of energy except for chemical energy. Examples of each change will be provided between the different forms of energy will be provided. Students will then learn how electrical signals are found in the body - the heart and the brain and what they do, they will also learn how these organs get electrical energy, and students will also learn about how electrical currents from outside of the body are very dangerous and what they should do to avoid these dangers. Throughout the product, students will be asked comprehension questions that include short answer and multiple choice to ensure comprehension.
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THANKSGIVING TURKEY PARDON READING, WRITING CRAFT
By SOWMYA SUGUMARAN
This bundle includes informational reading on President's annual turkey pardon ceremony for Thanksgiving in 2 formats - flipbook and packet with comprehension questions and vocabulary. It also contains a. persuasive letter writing craft activity with teacher instruction, rubric, student checklist, and sample writing.
Where is the Great Barrier Reef? Book Report Template & Comprehension Lesson
By TaughtOught Homeschooling
Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on the planet? Learn more about Australia and the Great Barrier Reef in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson and book report template.
This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:
The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):
Love,
Teacher Bethanie