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Provide your fifth grade students with rigorous reading comprehension practice! Close reading, academic vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities support Common Core learning paths. The informational texts cover grade-level content-area topics and a range of nonfiction text structures, such as compare and contrast, main idea and details, and cause and effect. Each of the 10 units presents a grade-appropriate nonfiction article and supporting activities that are easy to scaffold, including the following: · dictionary page with content and academic vocabulary · close reading activity · reading comprehension activity · vocabulary activity · text structure activity The unit culminates in a text-based writing assignment that can be used as an informal assessment. Additional teacher support includes: · Common Core State Standards correlations provided for every unit for easy reference · Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects to extend learning at home. · A guided reading level to help identify appropriate texts for students From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Provide your fourth grade students with rigorous reading comprehension practice! Close reading, academic vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities support Common Core learning paths. The informational texts cover grade-level content-area topics and a range of nonfiction text structures, such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and time order. Each of the 10 units presents a grade-appropriate nonfiction article and supporting activities that are easy to scaffold, including the following: · dictionary page with content and academic vocabulary · close reading activity · reading comprehension activity · vocabulary activity · text structure activity The unit culminates in a text-based writing assignment that can be used as an informal assessment. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Provide your third grade students with rigorous reading comprehension practice! Close reading, academic vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities support Common Core learning paths. The informational texts cover grade-level content-area topics and a range of nonfiction text structures, such as compare and contrast, cause and effect, and time order. Each of the 10 units presents a grade-appropriate nonfiction article and supporting activities that are easy to scaffold, including the following: · dictionary page with content and academic vocabulary · close reading activity · reading comprehension activity · vocabulary activity · text structure activity The unit culminates in a text-based writing assignment that can be used as an informal assessment. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

A comprehensive Common Core resource for informational text! Build strong reading comprehension skills for second grade students with close reading, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities that support the rigor of Common Core. Each of the 10 units includes a one-page nonfiction text and supporting activities that are easy to scaffold, such as: · Picture dictionary: content and Words to Know list · I Read and Understand: reading comprehension activity · I Read Closely: close reading activity · Words I Know: vocabulary activity · I Can Write: scaffolded writing activity that can be used for pre-writing · What I Learned: text-based writing assignment to culminate the unit Learn More

A comprehensive Common Core resource for informational text! Build strong reading comprehension skills for first grade students with close reading, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing activities that support the rigor of Common Core. Each of the 10 units includes a nonfiction minibook and supporting activities that are easy to scaffold, such as: · Picture dictionary: content vocabulary and Words to Know list · I Read and Understand: text-dependent questions · I Read Closely: close reading activity · Words I Know: vocabulary activity · I Can Write: text-based, scaffolded writing assignment · What I Learned: writing assignment to culminate units with two-page selections Additional teacher support includes: · Common Core State Standards correlations provided for every unit for easy reference · Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects to extend learning at home. · Guided reading level to help identify appropriate texts for students From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Daily Paragraph Editing, grade 8 reproducible teacher’s edition contains everything you need to lead targeted language lessons, including 176 reproducible student activity pages and corresponding teacher support. The teacher’s edition includes the following “extras”: • scope and sequence chart • annotated answer key • assessment rubric • reproducible language handbook • page of reproducible proofreading marks • editing checklist for students Daily Paragraph Editing grade 8 provides 36 weeks of frequent, focused language practice to help your eighth graders learn the conventions of standard English grammar and usage. The concise daily activities are ideal “warm-up” exercises to begin your language arts block and are adaptable for small-group and whole-class instruction. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Daily Paragraph Editing, grade 7 reproducible teacher’s edition contains everything you need to lead targeted language lessons, including 176 reproducible student activity pages and corresponding teacher support. The teacher’s edition includes the following “extras”: • scope and sequence chart • annotated answer key • assessment rubric • reproducible language handbook • page of reproducible proofreading marks • editing checklist for students Daily Paragraph Editing grade 7 provides 36 weeks of frequent, focused language practice to help your seventh graders learn the conventions of standard English grammar and usage. The concise daily activities are ideal “warm-up” exercises to begin your language arts block and are adaptable for small-group and whole-class instruction. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Support your sixth-grade students in close reading discussions of nonfiction and fiction texts with practice that supports Common Core methodology. Each unit contains two related reading selections that reflect sixth-grade science and social studies topics and are focused around an essential question. For example, How can science affect sports? (essential question) connects “What’s Holding You Back?” (a nonfiction article) and “Balance” (a fictional short story). The activities in each unit help students: · Learn and apply academic vocabulary in context · Participate in oral close reading discussions · Answer comprehension questions · Write to a prompt with the help of a graphic organizer This resource includes: · Eight robust units that include a unit assessment with discussion of the topic, texts, and essential question, as well as a writing prompt. · Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects to extend learning at home. · Common Core correlations for every unit for easy reference. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Support your fifth-grade students in close reading discussions of nonfiction and fiction texts with practice that supports Common Core methodology. Each unit contains two related reading selections that reflect fifth-grade science and social studies topics and are focused around an essential question. For example, How did ordinary people play a part in history? (essential question) connects “Deborah Samson, Soldier of the Revolution” (a nonfiction article) and “Two Poems from the Underground Railroad” (fictional poems). The activities in each unit help students: · Learn and apply academic vocabulary in context · Participate in oral close reading discussions · Answer comprehension questions · Write to a prompt with the help of a graphic organizer This resource includes: · Eight robust units that include a unit assessment with discussion of the topic, texts, and essential question, as well as a writing prompt. · Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects to extend learning at home. · Common Core correlations for every unit for easy reference. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Support your fourth graders in close reading discussions of nonfiction and fiction texts with practice that supports Common Core methodology. Each unit contains two related reading selections that reflect fourth-grade science and social studies topics and are focused around an essential question. For example, How do we make use of natural resources? (essential question) connects “The Amazing Silkworm” (a nonfiction article) and “The Value of a Scrap” (a fictional story). The activities in each unit help students: · Learn and apply academic vocabulary in context · Participate in oral close reading discussions · Answer comprehension questions · Write to a prompt with the help of a graphic organizer This resource includes: · Eight robust units that include a unit assessment with discussion of the topic, texts, and essential question, as well as a writing prompt. · Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects that extend learning at home. · Common Core correlations for every unit for easy reference. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Support your third-grade students in close reading discussions of nonfiction and fiction texts with practice that supports Common Core methodology. Each unit contains two related reading selections that reflect third-grade science and social studies topics and are focused around an essential question. For example, How does water affect our lives? (essential question) connects “Water All Around Us” (a nonfiction article) and “Panika’s Favorite Season” (a fictional story). The activities in each unit help students: • Learn and apply academic vocabulary in context • Participate in oral close reading discussions • Answer comprehension questions • Write to a prompt with the help of a graphic organizer This resource includes: • Eight robust units that include a unit assessment with discussion of the topic, texts, and essential question, as well as a writing prompt. • Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects that extend learning at home. • Common Core correlations for every unit for easy reference. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Support your second-grade students in close reading discussions of nonfiction and fiction texts with practice that supports Common Core methodology. Each unit contains two related reading selections that reflect second-grade science and social studies topics and are focused around a Big Question. For example, Does a magnet stick to all shiny things? (Big Question) connects “What Will a Magnet Attract?” (a nonfiction article) and “Magnificent Magnets” (a fictional story). The activities in each unit help students: · Learn and apply academic vocabulary in context · Participate in oral close reading discussions · Answer comprehension questions · Write to a prompt with the help of a graphic organizer This resource includes: · Eight robust units that include a unit assessment with discussion of the topic, texts, and Big Question, as well as a writing prompt. · Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects that extend learning at home. · Common Core correlations for every unit for easy reference. From Evan-Moor. Learn More

Support your first-grade students in close reading of nonfiction and fiction texts with practice that supports Common Core methodology. Each unit contains two related reading selections in a minibook format. The themes reflect first-grade science and social studies topics and are focused around a Big Question. For example, Can I live without my bones? (Big Question) connects “How Bones Work” (a nonfiction article) and “Jacob’s Bones” (a fictional story). The activities in each unit help students: · Learn and apply academic vocabulary in context · Participate in oral close reading discussions · Answer comprehension questions · Write to a prompt with the help of a graphic organizer This resource includes: · Seven robust units that include a unit assessment with discussion of the topic, texts, and Big Question, as well as a writing prompt. · Downloadable home–school connection activities and projects that extend learning at home · Common Core correlations for every unit for easy reference. · Minibooks of each reading selection. Learn More

Mark Twain's The Great Depression Interactive Notebook for grades 5-8 reinforces students' knowledge of this time in history as they create a personal resource to use for review and test prep.

Topics covered include the 1920s, new opportunities, economic crisis, the stock market crash, the New Deal, and more. What impact did the Great Depression have on American history?

Teach children about the Great Depression era with the Great Depression Interactive Notebook. This social studies workbook teaches your children about the 1920s, the stock market crash, and the New Deal.

The American history workbook features multiple lessons and units of study focusing on the Great Depression through interactive content. Students are encouraged to be creative, use color, and work with interactive content to gain a greater understanding of the topics covered.

64 pages

Grade 5-Grade 8 / Ages 10-14

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Seventh grade social studies students study the Roman Empire including its geographic borders, social woes, religion and philosophy, crisis in Roman leadership and military, and eastern orthodox civilization and church/state relations. They study China and Japan and the discoveries that changed their world. Seventh grade students study Mexico, Central America and the rise of the Mayan Empire. They study Christian Missionaries, Catholic and Protestant European Regions, and Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Science. Students create maps and write bibliographies and time lines to incorporate into reports outlining and evaluating what they learn. Set includes Starline Press Social Studies 7 Student Books 701-712 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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Sixth grade social studies curriculum includes the study of early humans, the development of tools, patterns of migration, how civilizations develop, and the role of religion. Students study the people and events of ancient history including Egypt, Nubia, Kush, and Mesopotamia. They choose a topic, research ideas, take notes, organize an outline, write a rough draft, write a bibliography, write a final copy, and give an oral report of their findings. The students utilize map skills throughout the year demonstrating their knowledge of The Balkan Peninsula, Greece, Egypt, India, Rome, and China. Sixth grade students study the regions of China and Rome and the events and people that shaped those societies. They study ancient Rome, the Birth of Christianity, Moses and the Ten Commandments, and Abraham the Father of Many Nations. Set includes Starline Press 6 Student Books 601-612 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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In the fifth grade students study the people of the Americas, including Cliff Dwellers, Nomads, American Indians and Woodland People. Students study reasons for exploration and explorers, such as Christopher Columbus and Francisco Vasquez de Coronado. They study early land and sea explorers to the Americas, as well as early settlements in North America. In the fifth grade, students do reports, create dioramas, or bring artifacts to enrich understanding. Students learn about the many Colonies that made up early America. They study the French and Indian War, and the Declaration of Independence. In the fifth grade, students learn about early government, study the Bill of Rights, and learn of the Westward Expansion. They learn about the California Gold Rush and the Oregon Trail. Students work in groups, and alone, preparing charts and graphs, and developing critical thinking skills. Set includes Starline Press Social Studies Student Books 501-512 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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The fourth grade social studies student learns the geography of California, including physical characteristics and regions. The student distinguishes early explorers, and focuses on key time periods, such as Spanish and Mexican rule. Students study the effects of the Gold Rush and how it changed California. Fourth grade students learn of California from 1900 to the present. They organize and write a report on the history of California. Set includes Starline Press Social Studies 4 Student Books 401-412 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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Third grade social studies students illustrate the ability to navigate maps and regions of the United States, as well as the world around us. They study Native Americans, as well as Revolutionary leaders. Students learn national symbols, monuments and study American folklore. Third grade students learn economics, branches of government and what it means to be a citizen. Set includes Starline Press Social Studies Grade 3 Student Books 301-312 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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In the LIFEPAC 8th Grade History & Geography Set your child will study the history of the United States of America. In ten engaging worktexts, students study the exploration of the New World and the birth of the United States. Instruction continues through every period of U.S. history, culminating with a record of recent events. A teacher's guide is included in this Alpha Omega curriculum. Learn More

Give fifth grade students important life skills by teaching them about money and financial concepts and how to apply math to the world around them!

This dynamic teaching resource provides reproducible cut-out math manipulatives, reference sheets, and visual aids to support students as they explore real-world lessons and hands-on activities related to making and following a budget, earning money at a job, using banks, paying for health services, and more.

Financial Literacy Lessons and Activities for Grade 5 is based on national and state standards and enriches any math curriculum in the classroom and home.

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Financial Literacy Lessons and Activities Grade 5 is based on current national and state standards, and each of the 10 units includes:

• Teacher overview with a suggested teaching plan, discussion questions, and vocabulary
• Real-world story that introduces each unit’s theme in the context of real life
• Cross-curricular activities including vocabulary, reading comprehension, and social studies
• Math application that presents scenarios using money-based word problems
• Hands-on activities such as partner and whole-class games and role playing that bring the concepts to life

Valuable teaching tools include these reproducible worksheets:

• Cut-out math manipulatives such as play money
• Reference sheets and visual aids for decimals, percentages, graphs, and fractions
• Glossary of vocabulary words

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The multi-purpose Space Saving Pocket Chart is great for classroom management and storage or for character education, language arts, math, science, and social studies lesson reinforcement and extension. It measures approx. 31” x 19” and features: 5 clear pockets Flame retardant material and durable construction Sturdy grommets for easy hanging A teacher resource guide with activity suggestions Learn More

An introductory text for high school social studies students, Understanding Psychology covers the field’s background, current theories and practices, and the newest methods for comprehending how the brain functions. Chapters include "Biology and Behavior," "The Study of Personality," Human Development," and "Abnormal Psychology." Assessments throughout the title track students' comprehension of the material. The author, Dr. Paul Robbins, has a background in both research and therapy. He has served on the staffs of the National Institute of Mental Health and George Washington University School of Medicine. Learn More