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Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far)
Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far)
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Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far)
Third Grade
Reading
In Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far), third and fourth graders reference a timeline of Sotomayor's life to answer questions about her life.
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Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far)
Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far)
Worksheet
Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far)
In Timeline of Sonia Sotomayor's Life (So Far), third and fourth graders reference a timeline of Sotomayor's life to answer questions about her life.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Previewing Using Text Features
Previewing Using Text Features
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Previewing Using Text Features
Second Grade
Reading
This worksheet guides second graders in previewing a text using the title, table of contents, and graphics.
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Previewing Using Text Features
Previewing Using Text Features
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Previewing Using Text Features
This worksheet guides second graders in previewing a text using the title, table of contents, and graphics.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
EL
Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Lesson Plan
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Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Second Grade
Reading
Use this lesson to reinforce using sentence level context clues to decode challenging words in a nonfiction text. This can be used as a stand alone activity or a support the Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings lesson.
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EL
Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
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Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Use this lesson to reinforce using sentence level context clues to decode challenging words in a nonfiction text. This can be used as a stand alone activity or a support the Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings lesson.
Second Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Glossary: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Glossary: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Worksheet
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Glossary: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Second Grade
Reading
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text.
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Glossary: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Glossary: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
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Glossary: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Vocabulary Cards: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
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Vocabulary Cards: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Second Grade
Reading
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text.
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Vocabulary Cards: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Sentence Level Context to Decode Text.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Glossary: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Glossary: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
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Glossary: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Second Grade
Reading
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose.
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Glossary: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Glossary: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
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Glossary: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Vocabulary Cards: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Worksheet
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Vocabulary Cards: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Second Grade
Reading
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose.
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Vocabulary Cards: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Vocabulary Cards: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Using Picture Walks to Examine the Author's Purpose.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
EL
Using Picture Walks to Examine Purpose
Using Picture Walks to Examine Purpose
Lesson Plan
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Using Picture Walks to Examine Purpose
Second Grade
Reading
Teach your students about picture walks as a strategy to understand the author's purpose in a fictional text. This lesson can be used as a stand-alone lesson or as support for the Examining Author's Purpose in a Fictional Text lesson.
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EL
Using Picture Walks to Examine Purpose
Using Picture Walks to Examine Purpose
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Using Picture Walks to Examine Purpose
Teach your students about picture walks as a strategy to understand the author's purpose in a fictional text. This lesson can be used as a stand-alone lesson or as support for the Examining Author's Purpose in a Fictional Text lesson.
Second Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings
Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings
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Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings
Second Grade
Reading
This lesson will help your students use sentence level context clues to decode challenging words in a nonfiction text. Students will enjoy learning about maps and figuring out tricky words along the way!
Lesson Plan
Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings
Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings
Lesson Plan
Using Context Clues to Understand Word Meanings
This lesson will help your students use sentence level context clues to decode challenging words in a nonfiction text. Students will enjoy learning about maps and figuring out tricky words along the way!
Second Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Using Text Features in Nonfiction
Using Text Features in Nonfiction
Worksheet
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Using Text Features in Nonfiction
Third Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, readers learn about the fascinating kangaroo, then use both the text and text features to answer questions.
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Using Text Features in Nonfiction
Using Text Features in Nonfiction
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Using Text Features in Nonfiction
In this worksheet, readers learn about the fascinating kangaroo, then use both the text and text features to answer questions.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Table of Contents Mystery #2
Table of Contents Mystery #2
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Table of Contents Mystery #2
Second Grade
Reading
Practice using a table of contents to find information and answer questions using this handy worksheet.
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Table of Contents Mystery #2
Table of Contents Mystery #2
Worksheet
Table of Contents Mystery #2
Practice using a table of contents to find information and answer questions using this handy worksheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Table of Contents Mystery #1
Table of Contents Mystery #1
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Table of Contents Mystery #1
Second Grade
Reading
Practice using a table of contents to find information and answer questions using this handy worksheet.
Worksheet
Table of Contents Mystery #1
Table of Contents Mystery #1
Worksheet
Table of Contents Mystery #1
Practice using a table of contents to find information and answer questions using this handy worksheet.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
EL
Analyzing Primary Sources with Past Tense Verbs
Analyzing Primary Sources with Past Tense Verbs
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Analyzing Primary Sources with Past Tense Verbs
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students will analyze census data from Sojourner Truth and Walt Disney using past tense verbs and sentence frames. It can be used on its own or as support to the lesson Researching the Past Using Primary Sources.
Lesson Plan
EL
Analyzing Primary Sources with Past Tense Verbs
Analyzing Primary Sources with Past Tense Verbs
Lesson Plan
Analyzing Primary Sources with Past Tense Verbs
Students will analyze census data from Sojourner Truth and Walt Disney using past tense verbs and sentence frames. It can be used on its own or as support to the lesson Researching the Past Using Primary Sources.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Vocabulary Think & Seek
Vocabulary Think & Seek
Worksheet
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Vocabulary Think & Seek
Second Grade
Reading
Give your young readers some practice using context clues and dictionaries to expand their vocabulary with this reading activity. As students read, they will consider the meaning of tricky words, then write down their definitions using a dictionary.
Worksheet
Vocabulary Think & Seek
Vocabulary Think & Seek
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Vocabulary Think & Seek
Give your young readers some practice using context clues and dictionaries to expand their vocabulary with this reading activity. As students read, they will consider the meaning of tricky words, then write down their definitions using a dictionary.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Exploring Text Features
Exploring Text Features
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Exploring Text Features
Second Grade
Reading
Practice finding and identifying text features with your second grader using this helpful checklist.
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Exploring Text Features
Exploring Text Features
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Exploring Text Features
Practice finding and identifying text features with your second grader using this helpful checklist.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Timeline: The History of Photography
Timeline: The History of Photography
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Timeline: The History of Photography
Fourth Grade
Reading
Children will practice using a text to create a timeline in this engaging worksheet.
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Timeline: The History of Photography
Timeline: The History of Photography
Worksheet
Timeline: The History of Photography
Children will practice using a text to create a timeline in this engaging worksheet.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Magnificent Bears!
Magnificent Bears!
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Magnificent Bears!
Second Grade
Reading
Use this activity to reinforce using sentence level context clues to decode challenging words in a nonfiction text!
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Magnificent Bears!
Magnificent Bears!
Worksheet
Magnificent Bears!
Use this activity to reinforce using sentence level context clues to decode challenging words in a nonfiction text!
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Worksheet
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Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Third Grade
Reading
Children will practice using nonfiction text features as they read and interpret a passage about extreme weather.
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Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Wild, Wild Weather
Children will practice using nonfiction text features as they read and interpret a passage about extreme weather.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Structures #3: Description
Nonfiction Text Structures #3: Description
Worksheet
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Nonfiction Text Structures #3: Description
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, children will learn to identify signal words and visuals that writers use when using description.
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Nonfiction Text Structures #3: Description
Nonfiction Text Structures #3: Description
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Structures #3: Description
In this worksheet, children will learn to identify signal words and visuals that writers use when using description.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Winter Olympics
Nonfiction Text Features: Winter Olympics
Worksheet
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Nonfiction Text Features: Winter Olympics
Third Grade
Reading
Learners will practice using nonfiction text features to support their understanding of a short text about the Winter Olympics.
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Nonfiction Text Features: Winter Olympics
Nonfiction Text Features: Winter Olympics
Worksheet
Nonfiction Text Features: Winter Olympics
Learners will practice using nonfiction text features to support their understanding of a short text about the Winter Olympics.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Say It with Emoji
Say It with Emoji
Worksheet
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Say It with Emoji
Fifth Grade
Reading
Invite kids to take their emoji skills to the next level by using them to describe books, events, and themselves!
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Say It with Emoji
Say It with Emoji
Worksheet
Say It with Emoji
Invite kids to take their emoji skills to the next level by using them to describe books, events, and themselves!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Dessert Index Search
Dessert Index Search
Worksheet
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Dessert Index Search
Second Grade
Reading
Review or assess your second graders' understanding of simple nonfiction text features with this delicious index activity. Young readers will practice using an cookbook index to locate information about tasty desserts.
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Dessert Index Search
Dessert Index Search
Worksheet
Dessert Index Search
Review or assess your second graders' understanding of simple nonfiction text features with this delicious index activity. Young readers will practice using an cookbook index to locate information about tasty desserts.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Table of Contents Clues
Table of Contents Clues
Worksheet
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Table of Contents Clues
Second Grade
Reading
Use this ocean-themed worksheet to measure your students' understanding of simple nonfiction text features. Your little bookworm will practice using a table of contents to find information and answer questions about the whole book.
Worksheet
Table of Contents Clues
Table of Contents Clues
Worksheet
Table of Contents Clues
Use this ocean-themed worksheet to measure your students' understanding of simple nonfiction text features. Your little bookworm will practice using a table of contents to find information and answer questions about the whole book.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Chameleon Table of Contents
Chameleon Table of Contents
Worksheet
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Chameleon Table of Contents
Second Grade
Reading
Review or assess your second graders' understanding of simple non-fiction text features with this table of contents activity. Young readers will practice using a table of contents to find information and answer questions about chameleons.
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Chameleon Table of Contents
Chameleon Table of Contents
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Chameleon Table of Contents
Review or assess your second graders' understanding of simple non-fiction text features with this table of contents activity. Young readers will practice using a table of contents to find information and answer questions about chameleons.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Analyzing Elements of Fiction: Scripts and Plays
Analyzing Elements of Fiction: Scripts and Plays
Worksheet
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Analyzing Elements of Fiction: Scripts and Plays
Fifth Grade
Reading
Visual and multimedia elements in scripts and plays enhance the reader’s experience and give important directions for how to translate texts for an audience. Get your class analyzing scripts with such elements using this graphic organizer.
Worksheet
Analyzing Elements of Fiction: Scripts and Plays
Analyzing Elements of Fiction: Scripts and Plays
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Analyzing Elements of Fiction: Scripts and Plays
Visual and multimedia elements in scripts and plays enhance the reader’s experience and give important directions for how to translate texts for an audience. Get your class analyzing scripts with such elements using this graphic organizer.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Vocabulary Partner Talk
Vocabulary Partner Talk
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Vocabulary Partner Talk
Second Grade
Reading
Kids will practice listening and speaking skills in this interactive vocabulary activity. Students will pair up and take turns responding to questions about difficult words they've encountered and what they learned by using context clues and a dictionary.
Worksheet
Vocabulary Partner Talk
Vocabulary Partner Talk
Worksheet
Vocabulary Partner Talk
Kids will practice listening and speaking skills in this interactive vocabulary activity. Students will pair up and take turns responding to questions about difficult words they've encountered and what they learned by using context clues and a dictionary.
Second Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Lesson Plan
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Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Fourth Grade
Reading
Discover a new tool for creative assessments and lessons! In this lesson, students will investigate Adobe Spark using Agency by Design thinking routines to help them understand how they can use technology to communicate ideas.
Lesson Plan
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Lesson Plan
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Discover a new tool for creative assessments and lessons! In this lesson, students will investigate Adobe Spark using Agency by Design thinking routines to help them understand how they can use technology to communicate ideas.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Researching and Writing about Frederick Douglass
Researching and Writing about Frederick Douglass
Lesson Plan
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Researching and Writing about Frederick Douglass
Fourth Grade
Reading
Frederick Douglass was an influential black man in U.S. history. In this lesson, the historical context is set for students so that they can conduct their own research on Frederick Douglass, using a graphic organizer and multiple sources, before writing an informational essay on him. Ideal for fourth and fifth grade students, this lesson plan not only gives students practice in research and essay-writing skills, it also has them exploring a fascinating part of our country's history.
Lesson Plan
Researching and Writing about Frederick Douglass
Researching and Writing about Frederick Douglass
Lesson Plan
Researching and Writing about Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass was an influential black man in U.S. history. In this lesson, the historical context is set for students so that they can conduct their own research on Frederick Douglass, using a graphic organizer and multiple sources, before writing an informational essay on him. Ideal for fourth and fifth grade students, this lesson plan not only gives students practice in research and essay-writing skills, it also has them exploring a fascinating part of our country's history.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Table of Contents Treasure Hunt
Table of Contents Treasure Hunt
Activity
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Table of Contents Treasure Hunt
Second Grade
Reading
Send your child on a table of contents treasure hunt to help build basic research skills! Navigating a book is a skill that is sure to come in handy later on.
Activity
Table of Contents Treasure Hunt
Table of Contents Treasure Hunt
Activity
Table of Contents Treasure Hunt
Send your child on a table of contents treasure hunt to help build basic research skills! Navigating a book is a skill that is sure to come in handy later on.
Second Grade
Reading
Activity
EL
Understand Text Features
Understand Text Features
Lesson Plan
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Understand Text Features
Fourth Grade
Reading
Let's practice reading nonfiction texts! In this lesson, teach your ELs about identifying and describing text features. This lesson can be taught on its own or used as support for the lesson Formatting Text Features.
Lesson Plan
EL
Understand Text Features
Understand Text Features
Lesson Plan
Understand Text Features
Let's practice reading nonfiction texts! In this lesson, teach your ELs about identifying and describing text features. This lesson can be taught on its own or used as support for the lesson Formatting Text Features.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
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