Details
Pages
32 Pages
Subject
Critical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension & Learning, Reading Skills
Languages
English
Product
Digital
Grade
3rd, 4th, 5th
Resource Type
Activities, Lesson Plans, Worksheets
Standard
Common Core English Language Arts Standards
Description
This is a close-reading informational text, Winter & Summer Solstice Traditions unit, that enhances students' reading comprehension skills. This engaging unit includes Lesson plans, 4 close-reading passages covering Multiple ELA skills (Sequence, Cause & Effect, Compare & Contrast & more), independent questions, & vocabulary Activities.
Through structured activities and independent work, these lessons enable students to explore the cultural and scientific significance of the winter and summer solstices.
Incorporate this unit to enrich your curriculum with meaningful, solstice-themed reading comprehension lessons that promote deep learning and understanding.
This nonfiction reading unit contains 4 scaffolded reading activities designed to help students build their knowledge and then apply their new learning.
These activities are perfect for close reading, test preparation, or anytime!
Included:
⭐ Teacher Resources
⭐ Lesson Sequence 1. (Introduction to Background Knowledge and Vocabulary, Essential Question,
⭐Passage 1: Winter Solstice, Passage
⭐ Passage 2 Dongzhi Festival (Cause and Effect), Passage
⭐ Passage 3: Yalda Night (Sequence),
⭐ Passage 4: Summer Solstice (Compare and Contrast),
⭐Review, Reflection, and Interactive Activities.
⭐ Teacher Guide
⭐ Lesson Purpose
⭐ Lesson Plans & Standards
⭐ Essential Question
⭐ Vocabulary Cards & Activities
⭐ Writing Activities
⭐ 4 Close Reading Passages Text Dependent, Text Marking, & Open-Ended Questions (Winter Solstice, Dongzhi Festival, YALDA NIGHT, & Summer Solstice)
⭐ Unit Assessment
⭐ Answer Keys
Why You'll Love This Resource:
⭐ SAVE your TIME and ENERGY with this LOW PREP Resource
⭐ Covers MULTIPLE ELA Standards and Skills
⭐ Student-Centered Activity: Let Your Students Do the Thinking!
⭐ Print and Digital Resources
How Can You Use These Lessons?
⭐ Reading Comprehension Prep
⭐ Test Prep Activities
⭐ Independent Assignment
⭐ Sub Plans
⭐ Winter Learning Stations
Thank you so much for your support and honest feedback!
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Thank you so much for all you do for students as educators!
M. Tehfe
Literacy Tales| 5th Grade Teacher ✎
Through structured activities and independent work, these lessons enable students to explore the cultural and scientific significance of the winter and summer solstices.
Incorporate this unit to enrich your curriculum with meaningful, solstice-themed reading comprehension lessons that promote deep learning and understanding.
This nonfiction reading unit contains 4 scaffolded reading activities designed to help students build their knowledge and then apply their new learning.
These activities are perfect for close reading, test preparation, or anytime!
Included:
⭐ Teacher Resources
⭐ Lesson Sequence 1. (Introduction to Background Knowledge and Vocabulary, Essential Question,
⭐Passage 1: Winter Solstice, Passage
⭐ Passage 2 Dongzhi Festival (Cause and Effect), Passage
⭐ Passage 3: Yalda Night (Sequence),
⭐ Passage 4: Summer Solstice (Compare and Contrast),
⭐Review, Reflection, and Interactive Activities.
⭐ Teacher Guide
⭐ Lesson Purpose
⭐ Lesson Plans & Standards
⭐ Essential Question
⭐ Vocabulary Cards & Activities
⭐ Writing Activities
⭐ 4 Close Reading Passages Text Dependent, Text Marking, & Open-Ended Questions (Winter Solstice, Dongzhi Festival, YALDA NIGHT, & Summer Solstice)
⭐ Unit Assessment
⭐ Answer Keys
Why You'll Love This Resource:
⭐ SAVE your TIME and ENERGY with this LOW PREP Resource
⭐ Covers MULTIPLE ELA Standards and Skills
⭐ Student-Centered Activity: Let Your Students Do the Thinking!
⭐ Print and Digital Resources
How Can You Use These Lessons?
⭐ Reading Comprehension Prep
⭐ Test Prep Activities
⭐ Independent Assignment
⭐ Sub Plans
⭐ Winter Learning Stations
Thank you so much for your support and honest feedback!
Follow me on social media:
Facebook Group
Newsletter
Thank you so much for all you do for students as educators!
M. Tehfe
Literacy Tales| 5th Grade Teacher ✎
This is a close-reading informational text, Winter & Summer Solstice Traditions unit, that enhances students' reading comprehension skills. This engaging unit includes Lesson plans, 4 close-reading passages covering Multiple ELA skills (Sequence, Cause & Effect, Compare & Contrast & more),... more