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Literacy | Level C | Bundle 1 | Unit 11: Landforms & Maps

July 1, 2024

Fun & Interactive Geography Lessons

Month-Long Differentiated Curriculum
*3rd-5th Grade Special Education Skills & Standards

Embark on a month-long journey with our Landforms & Maps curriculum, thoughtfully designed for 3rd-5th Grade Special Education students. This engaging program takes young learners on an educational adventure, exploring the wonders of landforms and the essential skills of map reading. 

Each week, students dive into a new theme, from the calming waves of bodies of water to the intriguing vastness of deserts. Carefully crafted lessons cater to diverse learning styles, ensuring every student feels supported and excited about their discoveries. 

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Weekly Themes

• Week 1: Bodies of Water
• Week 2: Spotlight on the Desert
• Week 3: Map Skills
• Week 4: In My Community

Featured Books and Texts

• Landforms and Bodies of Water by Made For Me Literacy
• There Was An Old Lady Who Swallow A Cactus by Lucille Calandra
• Mapping Sam by Joyce Hesselberth
• In My Community by Made For Me Literacy

Read Aloud Tools

• Adapted book pieces
• Comprehension questions and assessments (both printable and digital formats)
• 2 levels of assessments (picture cues, word cues, and blank to fill in the answer)
• Story map printables (author, illustrator, character, setting, title, sequence)

Class Activities

• 5 Anchor Charts
• 1 Anchor Chart & Craftivity
• 2 Bubble Map & Journal Writing Activities
• 2 Class Graph & Journal Writing Activities
• 3 Craft & Writing Activities
• 1 Predictable Chart & Journal Writing
• 4 Visual Recipes
• 1 Vocabulary Book

Individual Centers

• 8 Digital Centers
• 3 File Folders
• 1 Flip & Write Book
• 1 Interactive Book
• 6 Task Boxes
• 1 Writing Book

+16 Print and Go Skill Practice Worksheets

• Print and go
• Perfect for reinforcing skills covered in the unit.
• Each practice sheet contains 2 levels of difficulty.

Also Included:

• Bulletin Board
• Boom Access
• Curriculum Map
• Weekly Preview Graphic
• Errorless
• Parent Letter
• 10 vocabulary word cards:
• Posters to display in your classroom in two sizes with a high quality stock photo, vocabulary term, and definition.

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Explore each month of Level C Bundle 1:

All About Water

Living & Non-Living

Reptiles & Amphibians

Recycling & Sustainability

All About Pollinators

Classroom Community

Taking Care of Me + Hygiene

Bats, Owls, & Spiders

Landforms and Maps

Seasons & Weather

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Foster a Love for Learning

MADE FOR ME LITERACY is a dynamic collaboration between Michaela Lawrence (Especially Education) and Gabrielle Dixon (Teaching Special Thinkers).

We create engaging, differentiated reading units tailored for special learners. Each unit is packed with ready-to-use activities, making learning accessible, fun, and adaptable.

What We Offer:

  • Four themed weeks of curriculum, each with it’s own featured reader.
  • Story Comprehension Resources
  • Interactive Learning Tools
  • Hands-On Activities
  • Art and Creative Projects
  • Differentiated Instructional Materials
  • Week-by week, day-by-day curriculum maps to keep you on track.

EMPOWER EVERY CHILD: Our resources make it easier for teachers and parents to support every learner in a joyful and inclusive environment.

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