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Social studies Common Core RF.3.3b resources
American Revolution | Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons and a great classroom display about the American Revolutionary War. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade studying the American War of Independence and U.S. History.NO PREP needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the American Revolutionary War. There are 29 posters or task
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3rd - 4th
American Civil War Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle 3rd & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activity about the American Civil War. The unit focuses on the causes of the war, some of the key battles and the outcomes of the war including the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet
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3rd - 4th
Ancient History Close Reading Book Mega Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle of eight close reading books consisting of forty-five close reading passages about famous events or figures from Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India, Ancient Persia and the Ancient Hebrews.Each individual activity comes with a reading comprehension passage, comprehension and grammar questions followed by extension tasks including a crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity.The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for
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3rd - 4th
Aztec Empire Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
This bundle contains six close reading activities about the Aztec Empire, key advancements, religion and and influential people from the era; a timeline display and sorting activity; two biography writing units about Moctezuma II and Hernan Cortes; an informational writing unit about the Aztec Empire and an opinion writing unit discussing the most important figure from the period.23 Lessons, or 23 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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3rd - 4th
Emergency Sub Plans | Aztec Empire Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
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 the Aztec Empire, two biography writing units, an informational writing unit, and an opinion writing unit.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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3rd - 4th
Ancient History Mega Bundles 1 & 2 | 3rd & 4th Grade | 160 hours of Activities
A mega bundle of reading, writing and research activities about Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Persia and the Ancient Hebrews. In total there are 160+ hours of NO PREP activities perfect for Social Studies or ELA.The third grade or fourth grade bundle contains:Eight timeline, research and sorting activitiesThirty-three close reading activitiesSeventeen biography writing unitsSeven discussion based writing activitiesEight in
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3rd - 4th
Titanic Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the Titanic disaster of 1912. The unit looks into the start of the maiden voyage, the crash into the iceberg, the evacuation and rescue attempts, and the ships legacy afterwards. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphs
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3rd - 4th
Middle Ages Mega Bundle of Activities | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
This bundle contains eight close reading activities about key events from the Middle Ages and influential people from the era; a timeline display or sorting activity; three biography writing units about Charlemagne, Joan of Arc and William the Conqueror; and an opinion writing unit discussing the most influential figure from the Middle Ages.26 Lessons, or 26 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there are eight reading compreh
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3rd - 4th
Seven Wonders of the World Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
A close reading passage bundle with seven reading passages about the New Seven Wonders of the World. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous wonders whilst developing their comprehension skills. This bundle contains the following close reading activitie
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3rd - 4th
Ancient Rome Close Reading Comprehension Activity Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
An Ancient Rome bundle of eight close reading activities. Each activity comes with an informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP informational text activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. The resources allow students to learn about some key figures from ancient history whilst developing their comprehension skills.This bundle contains the following activities:An Overview of Ancient R
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3rd - 4th
Aztec Empire Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about the Aztec Empire. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade studying Ancient History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from the Aztec Empire. There are 26 post
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3rd - 4th
Ancient China Display Timeline Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
Three great activities that would span six lessons, and give you a great classroom display, about Ancient China. Great for class work, distance learning or home schooling. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade studying Ancient History.NO PREP is needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there is a great classroom display and sorting activity that is perfect for introducing students to some of the key events from Ancient China. There are 40 posters or
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3rd - 4th
Aztec Empire Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A bundle with six close reading passages focused on the key events and people of the Aztec Empire. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the Aztecs whilst developing their comprehension skills.The bundle includes six individual activities on:An Overview of the Aztec EmpireReligion in the Aztec EmpireEmperor ItzcoatlEmperor Moctezuma IIHernán CortésAdvancements of the Aztec EmpireEach activity has an informa
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3rd - 4th
Emergency Sub Plans | Middle Ages Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
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 key events or influential figures from the Middle Ages, three biography writing units, and an opinion writing unit. Ideal for emergency sub plans in third grade or fourth grade. 24 Lessons, or 24 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻Firstly, there are eight
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3rd - 4th
Middle Ages Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A Google Forms reading comprehension bundle with eight individual activities about key events or key figures from the Middle Ages. 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:CharlemagneWilliam the Conqueror King Richard IRobin HoodGenghis Khan Joan of ArcThe RenaissanceThe War of the RosesThe NO PREP informational text activities are ideal for distance le
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3rd - 4th
American History Close Reading Comprehension Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
This is a bundle of 41 close reading passages. Each activity comes with informational text, comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch. The worksheets help timeline the history of the United States. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.Included in each PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions about the textAn extension wri
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3rd - 4th
Anne Frank Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the German-born diary writer and victim of the Holocaust during World War II, Anne Frank. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity, wordsearch and crossword puzzle. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has
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3rd - 4th
Summer Close Reading Comprehension Book Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Four close reading books with forty reading comprehension passages focused on key events and figures from May, June, July and August from throughout history. Each of the 40 activities has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.The four books contain the following activities:The famous English soccer p
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3rd - 4th
Ancient History Mega Bundle Volume 2 | 3rd & 4th Grade | 80 hours of Activities
A mega bundle of reading, writing and research activities about Ancient India, Ancient China, Ancient Persia and the Ancient Hebrews. In total there are 80+ hours of NO PREP activities perfect for Social Studies or ELA.The third grade or fourth grade bundle contains:Four timeline, research and sorting activitiestwenty-two close reading activitiesEight biography writing unitsFour discussion based writing activitiesFour informational text writing units⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻⎻
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3rd - 4th
Emergency Sub Plans | Ancient Egypt Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
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 II
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3rd - 4th
Fall Close Reading Comprehension Book Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Four close reading books with 40 reading comprehension passages focused on key events and figures from September, October, November and December from throughout history. Each of the 40 activities has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.The four books contain the following activities:The Outbreak of
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3rd - 4th
Hernan Cortes Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous Spanish conquistador and explorer responsible for the downfall of the Aztec Empire, Hernán Cortés. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split in
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3rd - 4th
Moctezuma II Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the life of the famous emperor of the Aztec Empire, Moctezuma II. Perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting
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3rd - 4th
Aztec Empire Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 3rd & 4th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the Aztec Empire. The units focus on key facts about the advances in agriculture, architecture and art; religion within the empire; and the eventual downfall. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade and fourth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for s
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3rd - 4th
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