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Experiencing History GRADES 2–5 ELA, History, and SEL Activities

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Teach students the basics of historical fiction, then take a closer look at researching and writing about historical moments.

MINI-POSTER What Is
Historical Fiction?
Grades 2–5
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LESSON Understanding
Historical Fiction
Grades 2–5
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ACTIVITY Draw a
Book Cover!
Grades 2–5
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RESOURCES Reading Passages +
Book Covers
Grades 2–5
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FAMILY ACTIVITY Discovering
Family History
Grades 2–5
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LESSON 1 & RESOURCES Powerful
Dialogue Verbs
Grades 3–4
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LESSON 2 & ACTIVITY Reporting on
State History
Grades 3–4
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LESSON 3 & READING PASSAGES Tackling Challenges
Through Storytelling
Grades 3–4
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MINI-POSTER Say It With Feeling! Grades 3–4 DOWNLOAD
READING PASSAGES Excerpts to Read Aloud Grades 3–4 DOWNLOAD

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