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The Science of Reading (SoR) includes the recommendation that writing instruction also be explicit and systematic. Graphic organizers are an essential tool to help your students! I created the first of these organizers for my 3rd-5th graders and, over the years, I tweaked the original GO in response to feedback. I now have 16 similar versions! They are all viewable in the preview. If you are looking for handouts, posters, more graphic organizers, a sample essay, and a rubric, check out my Es

Differentiated informational reading passages on four different Hawai‘i-specific holidays. I have a difficult time finding informational reading passages written at a low enough level for my first graders. Therefore, when I find a topic I want to cover, I tend to write my own. Included: - Prince Kūhiō Day- Lei Day- King Kamehameha Day- Statehood DayIf you are looking for other informational reading about Hawai‘i or informational passages written for a first or second grade level, please chec

This is a reading comprehension package about Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's last ruling queen. When we were getting ready to do a unit on Hawai’i in my school, I couldn’t find any good resources for my younger students, so I created several packages, including this one. There are two versions of the text at different reading levels.I used this with grades one to five. The older students completed it independently. My mid-range students completed it during guided reading groups. My lowest reader

Read with students about the nēnē, honu, and monk seal. All three Hawaiian animals are threatened or endangered.

Informational texts about endangered and threatened Hawaiian animals. Two versions included to help you differentiate. When we were studying endangered Hawaiian animals, I had a hard time finding information written at a lower reading level for my first through third grade Science class. So, I put together my own materials. If you are looking for information written at a 2nd/3rd grade level, check out my books on monk seals, the nēnē, and the honu. Included in this packet: • How to print and

Differentiated informational reading passages on Prince Kūhiō Day. I have a difficult time finding informational reading passages I like written at a low enough level for my first graders. Therefore, when I find a topic I want to cover, I tend to write my own. This passage is about Prince Kūhiō Day, an important holiday celebrated on March 26 in Hawai‘i. Included: - informational reading passage (2 versions) - comprehension questions - word search (2 versions) If you are looking for more info

Differentiated informational reading passages on King Kamehameha Day. I have a difficult time finding informational reading passages I like written at a low enough level for my first graders. Therefore, when I find a topic I want to cover, I tend to write my own. This passage is about King Kamehameha Day, an important holiday celebrated on June 11 in Hawai‘i. Included: - informational reading passage (2 versions) - comprehension questions - word search (2 versions) If you are looking for more

The Science of Reading (SoR) supports explicit, systematic reading AND WRITING instruction. This package will help your students throughout the whole process of writing an opinion essay. What’s included in this package:1. Four handouts on introductions, body paragraphs, conclusions, and transition words. 2. Four mini posters on introductions, body paragraphs, conclusions, and transition words. 3. Six Boxes and Bullets Graphic Organizers and two completed samples 4. Four versions of a sample

Read with your students about the honu in this informational booklet or one-page informational sheet! Two versions are included to help you differentiate for your students. Text features and research graphic organizers also included. When we were studying endangered Hawaiian animals, I had a hard time finding information written at a lower level for my first through third grade Science class. So, I put several booklets together, including these ones. Sentence structure and vocabulary are fairl

Differentiated worksheets for students to practice word form and number form. I created these sheets because I wanted some simple sheets where students could practice writing out their numbers in word form. Several sheets could be used for students to practice writing numerals as well. There are two complete sets, one with primary lines and one without. Included: · Numbers 0-10 (word bank included) · Numbers 1-10 (word bank included) · Numbers 0-10 (no word bank) · Numbers 11-20 (word bank i

This bundle combines my classical music appreciation program with the reading passages I used along with it. Please check out the individual files for previews.

I created these two packages to help teach essay writing to my 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. I originally used it as a distance learning tool for students that were traveling. Since then, however, I expanded the content. Please note that if you just want a few graphic organizers, the Essay Writing package already includes several. Buy this bundle if you want all 21 versions (16 print only and 5 with fillable fields) of the Boxes and Bullets graphic organizer.

This is a reading comprehension package about Queen Ka'ahumanu, a powerful woman who helped rule the kingdom of Hawai'i. When we were getting ready to do a unit on Hawai’i in my school, I couldn’t find any good resources for my younger students, so I created several packages including this one. I used this with grades one to three. The older students completed it independently. My mid-range students completed it during guided reading groups. My lowest readers enjoyed it as a read-aloud. All my s

An informational book on the endangered nēnē written for first through third graders. Two versions to help you differentiate. One-page informational sheets and graphic organizers also included. When we were studying endangered Hawaiian animals, I had a hard time finding information written at a lower level. So, I put several booklets together, including these ones. Sentence structure and vocabulary are fairly simple, while still including some domain specific words. Included: • How to print and

The Science of Reading (SoR) supports explicit, systematic instruction for both reading AND WRITING. This package will help your students at every stage of th writing process. I originally created this unit when I taught writing for a combined class of grades one through five. I was able to make this unit apply across all grades, though it worked best for students in grades 2/3. What’s included in this package: 1. Lesson plans for six class periods. 2. Two versions of a graphic organizer f

Differentiated informational reading passages on Statehood Day. I have a difficult time finding informational reading passages I like written at a low enough level for my first graders. Therefore, when I find a topic I want to cover, I tend to write my own. This passage is about Statehood Day, a holiday celebrated on third Friday of August in Hawai‘i. Included: - informational reading passage (2 versions) - comprehension questions - word search (2 versions) Looking for more reading passages on

Differentiated informational reading passages on Lei Day. I have a difficult time finding informational reading passages I like written at a low enough level for my first graders. Therefore, when I find a topic I want to cover, I tend to write my own. This passage is about Lei Day, a holiday celebrated on May 1st in Hawai‘i. Included: - informational reading passage (2 versions) - comprehension questions - word search (2 versions) Looking for reading passages on other Hawaiian holidays? Check

I originally wrote this reading text to match the texts in the Evan Moor History Pockets: Ancient Civilizations (Grades 1-3). I was using the History Pockets in my multi-level Social Studies class (grades 1-5). I wanted the students to study ancient Hawai‘i as well as the other ancient civilizations. If you are using History Pockets, this text will look similar to the other texts provided. A Words to Know sheet is also provided. This text doesn't need to be used with History Pockets. It is a i

Emergent reader created for my remedial first grade readers. Black & white and color versions. Differentiated activities included. **Newly added beginning reader to help with differentiation.** Included:• Printable emergent reading books (black and white and color versions) • Printable beginning reading books (black and white and color versions) • Cut and match activity • Sequencing worksheets • Match the Christmas words • Scrambled Christmas words (2 differentiated versions) • Christmas Wor

Read with your students about monk seals in this informational booklet or one-page informational sheet! Two versions are included to help you differentiate for your students. Text features and research graphic organizers also included. When we were studying endangered Hawaiian animals, I had a hard time finding information written at a lower level for my first through third grade Science class. So, I put several booklets together, including these ones. Sentence structure and vocabulary are fai