5 Day I Am Abraham Lincoln Guided Reading Literary Unit
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The 5 Day I Am Abraham Lincoln Guided Reading Literary Unit is EXACTLY what you need for President’s Day! NO need for planning – absolutely everything is laid out for you including Common Core standard lists for teachers (or homeschool parents!) who need it for their lesson plans!
Below you’ll see lists of everything included – even the BONUS material!
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Geared for grades 2nd-3rd (although easily alterable for 1st or 4th grades), our 60+ page set is unique in that it includes complete 5+ days materials for teachers including worksheets, writing prompts, STEM activities, crafts, extended learning suggestions and more. It is a well-rounded guide suitable for both classroom instruction and guided reading centers.
This 62 page Literature Unit / Literary Reading Guide is intended to pair with the children’s book “I Am Abraham Lincoln”
which is part of the series by Brad Meltzer, Ordinary People Change the World
. (The book is not included and will need to be purchased separately.)
Geared for grades 2nd-3rd (although easily alterable for 1st or 4th grades), our 60+ page set is unique in that it includes complete 5+ days materials for teachers including worksheets, writing prompts, STEM activities, crafts, extended learning suggestions and more. It is a well-rounded guide suitable for both classroom instruction and guided reading centers.
Included is a list of all Common Core standards covered in the areas of Social Studies, Language Arts, and Science for 2nd-3rd grade. Lexile Level 550L. Crafts/Activities include photo and instruction as well as material list and additional printable templates. These are all low prep to no prep options.
Below is a list of what you will find in this literary guide:
Overview of Weekly Breakdown:
- Common Core, Illinois, and Next Generation Science Standards List (see image preview for list)
- Links to Further Resources
- Full Page, Half Page, and Quarter Page Writing Worksheet Templates
BONUS: History Flashcards + Blank Template to Make Your Own!
Day 1:
- Vocabulary Words
- Background Knowledge Web
- ABC Order Activity Worksheet
- Authors Purpose Classroom Library Worksheet
- Abraham Lincoln Timeline Worksheet
- Bookmarks
- Word Mash Game
- Presidential Toilet Paper Tube craft instructions
- President Writing Prompt Template
Day 2:
- Reading Guide Worksheet
- Affixes Activity Worksheet
- Vocabulary Diagram Words
- Civil War Web activity page
- Coin Rubbing + writing prompt template
- Flat Log Cabin Craft
Day 3:
- Reading Guide
- Main Idea Activity Worksheet
- Cause & Effect Worksheet
- Syllabication Activity Worksheet
- Vocabulary Diagram
- Top Hat Writing Prompt + Template
- President on a Stick Craft
- Patriotic Necklace Craft + Template
Day 4:
- Reading Guide
- Cause & Effect Activity Worksheet
- Vocabulary Diagram
- Science Experiment + Template
- Paper Plate Craft
Day 5:
- Reading Guide
- Fact & Opinion Worksheet
- Vocabulary Diagram
- Words in Context Activity Worksheet
- Turtle Bowl Craft + optional Floating/Density Science experiments
- 3D Log Cabin Craft + Template
**This is intended to be a full guide for teachers or homeschool parents who want to have everything laid out for them – from worksheets to crafts and activities! All aligned with current standards and created to span multiple subject areas. Pick and choose what you need or spread the lessons and activities over two weeks. Don’t forget that you’ll need to purchase the book here separately
as it is not included!
