Gratitude for Grandparents: An Instructive Close Reading Set
This poignant resource for family studies, social-emotional learning, and language arts classes honors Grandparents Day by examining the relationship between grandchildren and their grandparents. It is intended to be used in the lead-up to Grandparents Day, which is celebrated in the United States on the first Sunday following Labor Day. Sections on treasured memories and experiences (Special Memories), the love and affection shared between grandparents and grandchildren (Grandparents’ Love), and the importance of familial relationships across generations (Love Across Generations) make up the packet’s major feature. To help students gain a deeper understanding of family dynamics and the influence of grandparents on family history and customs, each part includes thought-provoking texts and questions. For the purpose of commemorating elders in society, family dynamics, and intergenerational ties, this packet is especially pertinent while celebrating Grandparents Day.
These close reading comprehension passages are the perfect no-prep, standards-based, and high interest way to strengthen your students’ close reading skills!
Short on time to teach? This print and go packet truly is for you! It has everything you need for a complete, successful informational text reading unit.
This Close reading set features:
Grandparents Day
Grandparents’ Love
Special Memories
Love Across Generations
As they complete the close reading process, students will build comprehension by answering text-dependent questions.
Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
These passages can be used in the morning, at centers, as part of homework, with small groups, for extra learning with smart students, to help struggling students, or to get ready for tests.
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