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All About Owls: Non-Fiction Literacy Unit
Make learning all about owls fun and hands-on in your classroom! This engaging unit includes a pre-and post-assessment activity and a KWL chart so your children can map their learning.
Reading passages with comprehension questions, wall display resources, topic vocabulary activities, and much more are also included.
It will keep your students motivated and engaged. Gather together some books about owls that the children can access to learn more about these amazing creatures.
Create a wall display space where your students can explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, and photo posters. Encourage your students to display their work proudly as they work through the activities.
This resource is great for both teachers and substitutes. It is full of no-prep activities, saving you lots of time. And your students will love it!
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FREEBIE!! A Space Thematic Unit based on the books What the Moon is Like and Roaring Rockets.
This FREEBIE is designed to give you a peek into my 76-page differentiated unit - Space: Literacy, Math, Science, and STEM Activities for Grades 1-5.
Activities Include:
What’s in a Space Suit labeling activity - A fun and educational labeling activity that helps to develop reading comprehension skills (differentiated for younger and older students in full unit)
Name Rocket Craft - this activity can be modified for younger and older students.
Design a straw rocket - a craft activity with a science/technology focus.
Writing response activity
Word search
Counting in fours game
These activities are just a few of the many great resources you will find in the full packet.
Thank you so much for downloading this resource.
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Space - Literacy, Maths, Science and STEM Activities for 5-9 yrs.
Embark on a cosmic journey into outer space, with a this fun filled topic resource filled with activities to ignite your learners curiosity. Filled with differentiated activities for 5-9 yrs the activities will keep your kids motivated and focussed.
The engaging activities delve into the mysteries of the universe through two captivating children’s books: “What the Moon is Like” by Franklyn M. Branley for older children and “Roaring Rockets” by Tony Mitton and Ant Parker for younger children. The activities are tailored to meet the diverse needs and developmental levels of your students, and will foster curiosity, scientific inquiry, and a love for learning. If you don’t have a copy of the books there are videos available on YouTube where your kids can hear and watch the books being read.
Your little astronauts will have lots of fun! Watch your science lesson come to life as they make their own rockets and complete the Math, literacy, science and art/craft activities. Also included are two non fiction printable booklets and lots of hands on activities that your kids will love!
Activities Include:
An information poster activity - ‘What’s in a Space Suit’ which is pitched at two different levels (junior and senior)
What’s in a Space Suit labelling activity - A fun and educational labelling activity which helps to develop reading comprehension skills (differentiated for younger and older students)
A Space themed 100s board with suggestions for activities and games to strengthen numeracy skills.
Touchdown Challenge STEM activity. This activity challenges students to think like an engineer and design a spacecraft that would land safely on the moon.
Make a Handprint Rocket - Art Activity - supports children to develop their fine motor skills and use their imaginations to design and make a rocket.
Spacewalk Art Activity - this activity can be modified for younger and older students. Older students can use technology to support their design.
Moon Picture Activity - this activity can be modified for younger and older students.
Name Rocket Craft - this activity can be modified for younger and older students.
Design a straw rocket - Science/Technology focus.
Make a Balloon Rocket STEM activity - Science/Technology. Older children can work in groups or pairs to complete this activity. Younger students could work with the teacher/or perhaps with an older buddy class. Students are encouraged to work together collaboratively to build the rocket, and then inquire into how the rocket is moving and answer the follow up questions.
AND EVEN MORE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN ADDED RECENTLY!
I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS UNIT !
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Knight Owl Book Companion and All About Owls Non-Fiction Unit BUNDLE.
This bundle of activities will spark curiosity and keep your children motivated and engaged.
As children engage in these activities, they will develop essential reading and writing skills. They will also have numerous opportunities to apply various reading comprehension strategies to understand both the story and informational passages.
Discover the wonders of owls with my favorite bundled units! These comprehensive resources provide an engaging and in-depth focus on owls, perfect for captivating and educating your students.
Knight Owl Book Companion
This book companion includes printable activities based on Christopher Denise’s book Knight Owl. It is a tale of a determined little owl who builds strength and confidence and achieves his dream of becoming a knight.
I created this packet as a companion to the book, and the activities and templates are listed below. This unit includes 56 pages of comprehensive reading and writing tasks, social and emotional activities, and more!
Activities Included are:
Reading Comprehension Questions
Before Reading Questions
During Reading Questions
After Reading Questions
The Moral of the Story
Moral of the Story Comprehension Questions
My Wishes Activity
Knight Owl’s Dream Drawing
Character Snapshot
Character Traits Bubble Map
Beginning, Middle, and End
Problem and Solution
What’s Your Favorite Part?
Who’s Who?
What’s the Setting?
Word Match
Knight Owl’s Adventure Writing
Letter to Knight Owl
Predict and Confirm
Book Review
Story Reflection Writing Activity
Acrostic Poem
Story Cube
Design a Bookmark
Design a Book Cover
Letter to the Author
Wordsearch
Character Emotions
I am Special
Friendship Flag
Growth Mindset Activity
Pizza Party Fun!
Which Path Leads to Dragon?
Castle Maze
Answer Keys
All About Owls Differentiated Unit
This 81-page nonfiction unit includes reading comprehension, writing, and science activities.
This unit includes a pre- and post-assessment activity and a KWL chart so your children can map their learning.
The packet includes reading passages with comprehension questions, wall display resources, topic vocabulary activities, and more.
It will keep your students motivated and engaged as they learn. Gather some books about owls that the children can access to learn more about these fantastic creatures.
Create a wall display space where your students can explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, and photo posters. Encourage your students to display their work proudly as they work through the activities.
This packet is great for both teachers and substitutes. It is full of no-prep activities, saving you lots of time. And your students will love it!