An Educational Close Reading Packet on Johnny Appleseed
With an emphasis on his life and contributions to the planting of trees across America, this instructional close reading packet examines the legacy of Johnny Appleseed. It is a useful teaching tool for social studies, history, and environmental studies courses that can be used all year long to teach students about sustainability and conservation initiatives. Sections on Johnny Appleseed’s life story, his love of planting apple trees (Planting Trees), the cultural and historical relevance of his environmental activism, and the effects of his work on American landscapes make up the packet’s major feature. Use this resource specifically on Arbor Day, Earth Day, or in courses on American pioneers and environmental protection. Inspired by the legacy of Johnny Appleseed, the packet contains educational materials, discussion questions, and activities to help kids appreciate nature and recognize the value of ecological stewardship.
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:
Johnny Appleseed
Planting Trees
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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