Sunday, May 18, 2014

Earthworm Close Read

Do your kids love learning about earthworms as much as my kids?  I mean, they say it's gross…but their smiles give it away!  I created a small pack (15 pages) that is jam-packed with informational reading and printables for your kids to investigate their reading for meaning.
If you loved my turtle close read freebie, then you'll love my Earthworm Close Read!
You can find this latest close read {HERE} on TpT.
In my first grade classroom, we have a "Worm Day" (I blogged about it {here} and the FREEBIE from way back then can be found{HERE})
We have wormy snacks…of course it includes "dirt" pudding filled with worms, but we also had sandwiches with "worms" (hotdogs cut thin and cooked- they turn out curly- yuck!)
Here are pics from Worm Day several years ago:
 and even take pictures acting like we are "eating" earthworms…
either real... 
or gummy- their choice!
It's SO much fun.  But I think this close reading pack will add the informational text to bring the lessons up to the next level and cover those pesky (but necessary) common core standards!
Want to win a copy?  Leave a comment below and I will choose a winner soon!
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38 comments:

  1. Marsha McGuireMay 18, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Perfect Jennifer. I'm just about to finish up our Earth Worm unit and this will be a great to help wrap things up.
    Marsha
    A Differentiated Kindergarten

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  2. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    I have to have this! It's so awesome! :)

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  3. RosemaryMay 18, 2014 at 3:57 PM

    I would love to win your Earthworm Close Read pack! It would go great with our reading of "Diary of A Worm".
    rosemarykn@comcast.net

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  4. AmandaMay 18, 2014 at 4:01 PM

    Worm Day looks like so much fun! I would love to win the packet!
    adviverette85@gmail.com

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  5. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    This is great! Theme days are the only thing getting my first graders to focus...this week we have Camping Day, and a Worm Day would be perfect!
    Mandmyoung@chartermi.net

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  6. EllenMay 18, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Earthworms are so much fun! We enjoyed your Turtle freebie. Thanks for all your hard work in putting together this great pack, would love to win it!

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  7. AnonymousMay 18, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    So much fun! They do all love worms! I would love this pack :)
    nhuggenberger@gmail.com

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  8. Rebekah Lynne DavenportMay 18, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    I found this year that I LOVE teaching about earthworms. I had a phobia of worms before I taught about them and was forced to touch them. Now it might be my favorite unit.
    davenportrl@gmail.com

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  9. lorenaMay 18, 2014 at 5:51 PM

    Creepy crawlies are so fun! :) lorepuckett at gmail dot com

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  10. Angelica PotterMay 18, 2014 at 5:59 PM

    This looks fantastic and would be a great addition to my earthworm unit.
    angelica_potter@yahoo.com

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  11. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    SO fun!! The lils will definitely love this even through all of the 'ewws" haha

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  12. Angelica PotterMay 18, 2014 at 6:02 PM

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  13. AnonymousMay 18, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    I would love to win a copy of this! wiardmolly@yahoo.com

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  14. KimMay 18, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    How fun! It would be a perfect tie in with "How to Eat Fried Worms"! kim.menning@k12.sd.us

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  15. Mrs. SaoudMay 18, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Looks like a great pack! primarygraffiti@yahoo.com

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  16. kathyMay 18, 2014 at 7:04 PM

    This unit looks like it is a lot of fun for the students!
    Kathy I.

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  17. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 7:10 PM

    Awesome! I would love to win this. I keep trying to win your packets! I have bought your close reading packets! They are great! They have helped my children and myself (with close reading). What great ideas to do with my firsties this week! This is our last week of school! vmiller129@bellsouth.net :)

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  18. ChrissyMay 18, 2014 at 7:23 PM

    Would love this pack!! chrissybryant74@gmail.com

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  19. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    I would LOVE to win this! My firsties loved your Turtle Close Read and asked if we could do one every week. OMG. bmatheis@umail.iu.edu

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  20. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 7:50 PM

    We already did our earthworm unit, but I would LOVE to have this for next year!!
    Nicole
    rowdyinroom300@gmail.com

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  21. DianaMay 18, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    This sounds like so much fun!!! Must. Have. This. <3

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  22. AnonymousMay 18, 2014 at 8:13 PM

    I would love to win this close read pack! Thank you so very much for creating it!

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  23. ashleythurstonMay 18, 2014 at 9:19 PM

    I would love this thanks.

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  24. Amber O.May 18, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    This looks like such fun!! We do an earthworm unit in the fall…and, yes, I'm already prepping for next year:) geteacher@hotmail.com
    SweetSchoolMoments

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  25. JennyCMay 18, 2014 at 10:06 PM

    This looks like such fun! We study earthworms during our plant unit and this would be perfect to use with that:)

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  26. UnknownMay 18, 2014 at 10:16 PM

    This looks fantastic! I have been wanting to work more on close reading! I would love to win! erinvaughn@k12tn.net

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  27. Lori RMay 19, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    This looks like so much fun!
    lraines78@gmail.com

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  28. Shannon HallMay 19, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    This is perfect for this time of year. Thank you!

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  29. JennyMay 19, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    So much fun!!! I would love to win this!!

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  30. MeghanMay 19, 2014 at 8:17 PM

    I homeschool my four boys ages 5-7 and they love all things creepy and crawly. I've been trying to think of ways to add more excitement to our days and this earthworm packet would certainly help! Can you come teach the hands on portion:)?

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  31. Karen W.May 19, 2014 at 8:47 PM

    I would love to win this! I love teaching about worms. :)

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  32. CheyHMay 20, 2014 at 2:09 AM

    Cute project! I love gummy worms! Everybody please feel free to check out my blog I just started. www.journeyto5thgrade.blogspot.com

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  33. Kristi NeillMay 20, 2014 at 5:28 AM

    Would love to have a copy of this! Looks awesome! Neillkk@hotmail.com

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  34. RhondaMay 20, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    This looks like a great pack, Jennifer. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE a copy!!
    rhondabaldacchino@gmail.com

    Rhonda
    Classroom Fun

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  35. Dawn KnightMay 20, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    We do a worm unit too and the kids love it! Your pack look great.

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  36. KaraMay 24, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    I love worm week and I would love to win a copy of your new pack - it looks awesome!!

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  37. UnknownMay 26, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Just saw this and thought it would be great for the end of the year or during spring. Love it!

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