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Like Mammals of the Woods and American Symbols this unit falls into the category of “Common Core: Informational Reading and More”. I have provided 14 differentiated fluency passages on America's most beloved heroes. Included are tests, art projects, activities, and a timeline that covers from the 1750 to the present. This unit is double the size of my other units, but I am not going to charge you $16. Times are tough, the job we do is tough, and the low price is my way of making quality curriculum affordable.
Please download the 14 page preview. The preview is heavenly, since you can see everything discussed below in detail and pictures....I love pictures!
Heroes covered in this unit:
-Johnny Appleseed
-Betsy Ross
-George Washington
-Helen Keller
-Abe Lincoln
-Harriet Tubman
-Alexander Graham Bell
-Susan B. Anthony
-Amelia Earhart
-Bessie Coleman
-Martin Luther King Jr.
-Rosa Parks
-Barack Obama
The fluency passages are differentiated to provide you materials to challenge all levels of reading in your classroom.The differentiation also means that this unit can reach first – third graders.
Each Hero Has:
- differentiated fluency passage
- a test/ reading comprehension page
- background information card to display on timeline
- timeline graphic - full color and approx 10 inches tall
- timeline birth year card
Grammar Searches and Grammar Anchor Charts:
Grammar practice is provided in the form of grammar searches on the fluency passage. I have also provided anchor charts for the major parts of speech.
-nouns
-pronouns
-verbs
-helping verbs
-subject
-predicate
Common Core activities are:
-Grammar Searches
-ABC Order
-ABC Order African American History Month
-Syllable Clap Out
-Timeline Practice
-Reader's Challenge Game
-Information for Famous American Fridays
-Information for turning your classroom into a "Living Wax Museum"
Smart art: masters are photocopier ready, no tracing.
-Johnny Appleseed ~Smart Art Component: Writing
-George Washington ~Smart Art Component: Writing
-Abe Lincoln~Smart Art Component: Writing & Grammar Search
-Martin Luther King Jr. ~Smart Art Component: "was" and "wanted"
This unit is a whopper. 168 pages of pure joy.
This curriculum takes me from Jan - April as a first grade teacher. I do 1 hero a week, Famous American Friday Fun, and my student's reading goes through the roof. Plus, they are learning about true heroes, building character, and filling up my grade book as we go!
If you have any questions after looking at the "download preview", just ask me. I'll get right back to you.
May your heart and your grade book always be full,
Katie Knight
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Please download the 14 page preview. The preview is heavenly, since you can see everything discussed below in detail and pictures....I love pictures!
Heroes covered in this unit:
-Johnny Appleseed
-Betsy Ross
-George Washington
-Helen Keller
-Abe Lincoln
-Harriet Tubman
-Alexander Graham Bell
-Susan B. Anthony
-Amelia Earhart
-Bessie Coleman
-Martin Luther King Jr.
-Rosa Parks
-Barack Obama
The fluency passages are differentiated to provide you materials to challenge all levels of reading in your classroom.The differentiation also means that this unit can reach first – third graders.
Each Hero Has:
- differentiated fluency passage
- a test/ reading comprehension page
- background information card to display on timeline
- timeline graphic - full color and approx 10 inches tall
- timeline birth year card
Grammar Searches and Grammar Anchor Charts:
Grammar practice is provided in the form of grammar searches on the fluency passage. I have also provided anchor charts for the major parts of speech.
-nouns
-pronouns
-verbs
-helping verbs
-subject
-predicate
Common Core activities are:
-Grammar Searches
-ABC Order
-ABC Order African American History Month
-Syllable Clap Out
-Timeline Practice
-Reader's Challenge Game
-Information for Famous American Fridays
-Information for turning your classroom into a "Living Wax Museum"
Smart art: masters are photocopier ready, no tracing.
-Johnny Appleseed ~Smart Art Component: Writing
-George Washington ~Smart Art Component: Writing
-Abe Lincoln~Smart Art Component: Writing & Grammar Search
-Martin Luther King Jr. ~Smart Art Component: "was" and "wanted"
This unit is a whopper. 168 pages of pure joy.
This curriculum takes me from Jan - April as a first grade teacher. I do 1 hero a week, Famous American Friday Fun, and my student's reading goes through the roof. Plus, they are learning about true heroes, building character, and filling up my grade book as we go!
If you have any questions after looking at the "download preview", just ask me. I'll get right back to you.
May your heart and your grade book always be full,
Katie Knight
Want to join me on an adventure? If so, click the links below:
Teacher to the Core Blog
Pin With Me
Get Facebook Updates
American Heroes by Katie Knight is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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Heather Zehnder (TpT Seller)
Great reading passages and comprehension questions to guide teaching!
May 21, 2013 
sdaughtry
Helpful
May 19, 2013
njrezendes
I am so excited to be able to use these for my fluency practice, while integrating social studies at the same time. Thanks!
May 18, 2013
kndecker
Great resource. I love the differentiation. This will be super fun in a center. Thanks!
May 18, 2013
Kris Alden
So excited to use for next year!
May 17, 2013
darcikae
Wonderful! You do amazing work! Thanks! I can use these in so many areas.
May 15, 2013
jnichols13
this was great!!
May 14, 2013
createmagic
Love this. Thank you so much I have been able to integrate it often in my curriculum. Thanks.
May 14, 2013
margomari
Awesome!
May 13, 2013
debyoung
Can't wait to use this next year - it looks great!
May 10, 2013
vazquez538
Thanks!
May 9, 2013
Surviving the Little People (TpT Seller)
The differentiation on this unit is ah-mazing!! :) Can't wait to use these next year!
Surviving the Little People
Surviving the Little People
May 8, 2013
MrsMcDonald3rd
Great resource!
May 8, 2013
aehh
This unit looks great. I know my kids will love it!
May 8, 2013
Stories by Storie (TpT Seller)
This is an amazing resource. I bought it because not only will it be a useful tool for charting fluency, but my students will be learning about famous Americans along the way. I look forward to using the timeline feature and art projects, too. Thank you!
May 7, 2013
sunshyne008
Super cool unit! Thanks so much!
May 7, 2013
jcrewgen
As always super creative, fun, and academic activities. Thank you!
May 7, 2013
bwohlart
can't wait to use this next fall
May 7, 2013
mrsdillard
GREAT!
May 7, 2013
kudell
Awesome!
May 7, 2013
dgiorgianni
Perfect! Just enough info for my special needs kids. I love the differentiation
May 6, 2013
kathyryan
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these! Thank you!
May 6, 2013
floraestela
I am sorry,but I think I scored the rating wrong. I meant all A's:) Amazing unit!
May 5, 2013
Laurie Hendrix (TpT Seller)
This was a great resource for our famous Americans unit! Thanks!
May 5, 2013
sarawilliams1977
Amazing stuff!
May 4, 2013
msfrizz
Loved this...used almost everything!
May 2, 2013
KristenJames
All ready for next year cute crafts and accomadates several grades
April 29, 2013
caj11762
Great Unit! Thank you for your time and creativity!
April 28, 2013
beckys170
Awesome, incredible unit!! Love it!!
April 26, 2013
anamarie2
I absolutely love the smart art. It makes learning meaningful and fun for my first graders.
April 23, 2013
TammyCourtney
Love it. Thanks
April 22, 2013
Jennifer Miller (TpT Seller)
I can't wait to use this! I wish the fluency passages had the number of words in each line, my kids love to know their score when they practice without having to count all of the words. Thank you!!
April 21, 2013
kvillanu
Great social studies activities!
April 19, 2013
tkrass
Just what I needed. Thanks
April 19, 2013
Chasity Gabrielson (TpT Seller)
This is an amazing product. My students are improving their fluency and learning great information at the same time! Thank You.
April 13, 2013
amyron
Thank-you!! Using it for parent presentation.
April 11, 2013
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Jennifer Griffiths (TpT Seller)
I don't have a question. I just wanted to tell you how much my students and I loved your packet. We did Johnny Appleseed last week and he was our last famous person. My students were so bummed we didn't have a new one this week. I also put the timeline outside our door and pick 3-4 things we learned about each person and added it weekly to an index card. Many students and teachers have stopped by to check it out! I really hope you get a chance to work on more later in the summer. I will be purchasing it for sure!!
April 29, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
You are too sweet. I will be working on an art pack that adds art for each hero. I might do inventors soon.
April 29, 2013
Cwolff
Hi there! LOOOOOVE this packet and have been using it weekly with my kiddos :) We just introduced Bessie Coleman today and there is a typo towards the bottom of the 1st reader. Instead of saying "They loved to see her fly!" it says "They loved see to her fly!"
Wasnt sure if you were aware of that or not. :o)
Wasnt sure if you were aware of that or not. :o)
April 15, 2013
LUPE YARINA
Great products, thanx. Quick question, I bought this product some time ago but I saw how you have it posted on your blog and was wondering why the packet doesn't include a card for "past". If possible would you be able to create the word past and future in black and white like the one that says timeline? Thank you in advance
April 9, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
The artist did not make me a clip art with the words past and present. I had to write those out myself. I think I kept them.... And will try to scan them for you. What is your email?
April 29, 2013
constancehope
What grade level is this for?
March 28, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
First through third.... With Differentiated passages
April 29, 2013
kelmiller
I love this unit so much! My students have been having a blast making MLK and Abe Lincoln. They can't wait to make Washington next week. The other teachers have been commenting on how great they look too. We took the Abraham Lincoln quiz today and found a mistake on it. Question 3 says "The____ started between" but doesn't finish the sentence. Just wanted to let you know. :)
February 15, 2013
gass714
I have been thinking about a few more as well:
Sojourner Truth, Ruby Bridges, Fredrick Douglass, George Washington Carver, Jesse Owens, and Booker T. Washington
Sojourner Truth, Ruby Bridges, Fredrick Douglass, George Washington Carver, Jesse Owens, and Booker T. Washington
February 12, 2013
loreed
Would it be possible to offer the information text display cards in the second color option(Turquoise and hot pink)?
February 10, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
I am so sorry, I cannot do custom color combos. I know how you feel though, I like to keep my colors uniform too.
April 29, 2013
gass714
I read your comment about making some more heroes...I have a few suggestions!
Fredrick Douglass, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Jackie Robinson, The Wright Brothers, John Quincy Adams. Since it's black history month, I was thinking that this would be a great packet to integrate American Heroes of all races throughout the year.
Thanks!
Fredrick Douglass, Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, Jackie Robinson, The Wright Brothers, John Quincy Adams. Since it's black history month, I was thinking that this would be a great packet to integrate American Heroes of all races throughout the year.
Thanks!
February 10, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
You are sooooo right. Thank you for the ideas!!! I will do it.
February 10, 2013
Kim Short (TpT Seller)
I just purchased the packet but have a question about the reading passages. There are two or three of each. The first might have 134 the next has less, maybe 130 and the third has even more than the first. I don't understand what or how these are leveled. Could you explain? Also, I am unable to print after page 81. The rest of the packet won't print. Has this happened with anyone else? Thank you!
February 6, 2013
Karen Freidenberger
Hi,
I have the same question as Just a Primary Girl. I was wondering if I could buy just the Washington and Lincoln portion of the packet.
kfreidenberger@gmail.com
I have the same question as Just a Primary Girl. I was wondering if I could buy just the Washington and Lincoln portion of the packet.
kfreidenberger@gmail.com
February 2, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
I will have the art alone for sale next year when I have all the other art done for American heroes. Thank you for being interested!
February 4, 2013
Just A Primary Girl (TpT Seller)
Hi
We only teach 2 of these awesome Heros. Was wondering if you would separate? I would live the George and Abe. We had to cover Mlk last week. Or if you are willing to sell the crafts separately. Please let me know. These are adorable. Justaprimarygirl@yahoo.com
We only teach 2 of these awesome Heros. Was wondering if you would separate? I would live the George and Abe. We had to cover Mlk last week. Or if you are willing to sell the crafts separately. Please let me know. These are adorable. Justaprimarygirl@yahoo.com
January 26, 2013
The Teacher Wears Prada (TpT Seller)
HI! I absolutely love this packet! Is there any chance you would be able to add one for Jackie Robinson? Thanks so much!
Nesli
nxmonr@gmail.com
Nesli
nxmonr@gmail.com
January 23, 2013
lindylou78
Love this and plan to use it up until March. Is there any way you could create one for Dr. Seuss? It could conclude my bio unit and tie in Seuss at the same time! I'd be glad to purchase it too!
January 21, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
That would be smart! The artist who made the clip art may not be able to do it in time..... I am making a list of new heroes for the next packet... Dr. Seuss, Walt Disney.....
January 21, 2013
Hildelisa Diaz (TpT Seller)
This is wonderful! Are you the one creating the smart art? If the answer is yes, maybe you can help me. Which courses or classes do you recommend to create this kind of work?
As soon I try this lessons with my ESL/Bilingual students I will let you know the results!! Thank you for creating this awesome packet!!!
As soon I try this lessons with my ESL/Bilingual students I will let you know the results!! Thank you for creating this awesome packet!!!
January 17, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
I create the smart art. But I have never taken an art class. I get inspiration from clip art I am using and go from there. Good luck and have fun!
January 17, 2013
Jennifer Griffiths (TpT Seller)
I have a question about the Helen Keller background information card. it says This passage is about she learned to communicate. Should it be how she learned to communicate? The wording doesn't flow right to me. IDK. But I can say I can't wait to use it with my class!
There is also a misspelling in the Martin Luther King Jr Quiz on question 2. The t was left out of his name.
There is also a misspelling in the Martin Luther King Jr Quiz on question 2. The t was left out of his name.
January 15, 2013
pvanrossum
This is my first purchase from TPT. I LOVE Social Studies! I've only previewed the first 11 pages of the packet, including the three fluency pages about Helen Keller. I've found a few typo/grammar errors, but my comment is about the first two sentences of the 2nd and 3rd fluency passages. They both begin with, "When Helen was born she was just like us. She was happy and healthy." That's going to be problematic for my class because I teach students with orthopedic and health impairments. The vast majority of my students were not born healthy and the others have an acquired disability (traumatic brain injury, disease or other health issue which makes them medically fragile). Is there any way to modify the wording? Maybe, "When Helen was born, she was happy and healthy."? I realize my circumstance is the rare exception compared to other elementary classrooms. I'm looking forward to using the materials!
Thank you,
Pam Van Rossum
Thank you,
Pam Van Rossum
January 15, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
Pam, if you can give me your email, I will edit this page for you and send it off right away! Simply leave another question with your email and I'll send it.
January 17, 2013
janlane
It looks wonderful. I have added it to my wish list! How long did it take you to put all this together?
January 6, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
Months! It took months! And I am overjoyed to share it with you!
January 6, 2013
amqueenie
Does your unit include actual pictures of the heroes?
January 6, 2013
Teacher to the Core (TpT Seller)
Real photographs no.... There are too many copyright issues. You can find so many great images ongoogle images. But, it would be like stealing for me to include them in a unit for sale. For classroom use you should be OK to download them... I think.... I usually pull them up and show the kids lots of pictures.
January 6, 2013
jaydensmom
Oh my gosh, this unit looks great! May I ask a question? Where did you purchase your american hero graphics from? Thanks
January 6, 2013
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