World War II Major Battles Passages
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DIFFERENTIATED PASSAGES BUILDING READING SKILLS WITH ENGAGING TOPICS A Resource by Teaching is the Sweetest Thing DEAR TEACHER: Thanks so much for checking out this resource! I am excited to share it with you. This free sample shows you a snippet of what my differentiated passage sets are like. However, please note that this free sample does not include a set of lesson plans, teacher’s guide for use, or Common Core questions and answer keys. ALL of the other passage sets in my store do include these features. I have several freebies that also include these features - you can check them out HERE. For ideas on how to best use this resource, be sure to check out my World War II Unit Plan by clicking HERE! I hope you enjoy using this resource! How to use this passage set: •Teach close reading skills •During guided reading groups •During content area instruction •Homework or classwork assignment MAJOR BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II Table of Contents Teacher’s Guide to Getting Started About the Passages: Guide to the Layout 3 About the Passages: Guide to the Passage Levels 4 Differentiated Passages Battle of Britain 5-9 Battle of Midway 10-14 Battle of Stalingrad 15-19 Operation Torch 20-24 Battle of Normandy (“D-Day” or “Operation Overlord”) 25-29 Battle of the Bulge 30-34 Battle of Iwo Jima 35-39 Battle of Okinawa 40-44 Hiroshima and Nagasaki 45-49 ©Teaching is the Sweetest Thing 2 ABOUT THE PASSAGES Guide to the Layout AND READ ME! Unit Title The individual passage title is included below the unit title. Level Indicator Shapes Early Reader Text Developing Reader Text Fluent Reader Text Independent Reader Text Advanced Reader Text *Word Count (passage titles not included) NOTE TO TEACHERS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED PASSAGE SETS FROM ME First of all, THANK YOU! J Secondly, please do not to be thrown off by the “new” titles being used for each level as you see above. The reading levels represented by these level indicator shapes are the SAME! They just have new names J For example, if you have used “+” passages from previous sets you’ve purchased from me with your students, you can do the same now! “+” will still fit them! Each passage is included on Level indicator shapes are located in the upper right- differentiated levels of hand corner of each passage. These shapes offer a difficulty. See the next page discreet way for the teacher to monitor which level for further information each passage is on without the student feeling labeled regarding these levels and as a below, on, or above grade level reader. The level how to match each student bands (i.e., ranges) are closely based on the new with the best-fitting passage. Common Core Reading bands. ©Teaching is the Sweetest Thing 3 ABOUT THE PASSAGES Guide to the Differentiated Passages AND BY GRADE LEVEL READ ME! IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING LEVELS As you will read later in this section, these passages were analyzed to fit the Common Core Standards Reading Levels. You may need to make adjustments to fit the needs of YOUR class. Meaning, your 3rd grade class of readers may not match up with the Common Core definition of a 3rd grade reader. The Common Core Standards set rigorous goals for each grade level, so please be aware of that. Please refer to the Common Core Standards Reading Levels (found in Figure 3 of the standards’ appendix and easily via Google search) for more specific information regarding levels. Or feel free to email me! Students come into your classroom with a wide RANGE of reading levels. Each passage in this set comes in multiple LEVELS of difficulty so that you can meet EVERY child at his or her reading level with the SAME rich content. It is up to you to choose which level you assign each student to use. The following guidelines regarding each passage level will help you determine which passage is best for each student. Each passage included in this set has been ANALYZED to fit readers based on the Common Core Standards Reading Levels. The passages are gradually differentiated into different reading levels. Each passage, regardless of the level, contains the same ESSENTIAL INFORMATION. Easier passages have simpler words and shorter sentences. More challenging passages have advanced vocabulary and more complex sentences. If you know the specific reading levels of your students, use the Common Core Standards Reading Levels chart found in the Common Core Standards Appendix (Figure 3) to match students with appropriate text complexity. Email me if you have questions about how to do this [[email protected]]. Note: The passage levels are indicated by DISCREET SHAPES in the corner so that you know which level is which without your students knowing! The shapes are listed below with the corresponding reading level. HOW TO READ THIS TABLE First, look at the far right column where grade levels are listed. Look at the row for the grade level you teach. For example, if you teach 3rd grade, look at the first row. Then, in order to decide which passages to give each individual student, use the column headers. For example, if you have a group of below grade level students in 3rd grade, you’ll see that you need to use the “+” level passages with these students. It is also recommended that you provide additional teacher support for these students, unless you do not feel it is necessary. Below Grade Level On Grade Level Above Grade Level CORRELATIONS Student Student Student with teacher 3rd Grade support 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th & 7th Grade 8th Grade ©Teaching is the Sweetest Thing 4 ©Teaching is the Sweetest Thing MAJOR BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II Battle of Britain WHAT: Germany attacked Great Britain by air WHERE: European theater WHEN: Began on July 10, 1940 and lasted until October 31, 1940 Germany successfully took over France. Then, Germany wanted to take over Great Britain. First, Germany’s Air Force had to beat the British Royal Air Force. The Germans bombed British airports, runways, and radar machines. They attacked nonstop. The Royal Air Force never stopped fighting back either. In September, Germany tried to attack London. However, they were not successful. Great Britain’s defense was too strong for the Germans. ©Teaching is the Sweetest Thing MAJOR BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II Battle of Britain WHAT: Germany attacked Great Britain by air WHERE: European theater WHEN: Began on July 10, 1940 and lasted until October 31, 1940 Germany successfully took over France. Then, Germany wanted to take over Great Britain. First, Germany’s Air Force had to beat the British Royal Air Force. The Germans bombed British airports, runways, and radar machines. They attacked nonstop. The Royal Air Force never stopped fighting back either. In September, Germany tried to attack London. However, they were not successful. Great Britain’s defense was too strong for the Germans. ©Teaching is the Sweetest Thing MAJOR BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II Battle of Britain WHAT: Germany attacked Great Britain by air WHERE: European theater WHEN: Began on July 10, 1940 and lasted until October 31, 1940 Germany tried to attack Great Britain after conquering France. However, the German Air Force first had to beat the British Royal Air Force. The Germans bombed several British airports, runways, and radar machines. Germany’s attacks were nonstop. The Royal Air Force never stopped fighting back, though. In September, Germany tried to attack London. However, Great Britain’s defense was too strong for the Germans. ©Teaching is the Sweetest Thing MAJOR BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II Battle of Britain WHAT: Germany attacked Great Britain by air WHERE: European theater WHEN: Began on July 10, 1940 and lasted until October 31, 1940 Germany tried to attack Great Britain after conquering France. However, the German Air Force first had to beat the British Royal Air Force. The Germans bombed several British airports, runways, and radar machines. Germany’s attacks were nonstop. The Royal Air Force never stopped fighting back, though. In September, Germany tried to attack London. However, Great Britain’s defense was too strong for the Germans. ©Teaching is the Sweetest Thing MAJOR BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II Battle of Britain WHAT: Germany attacked Great Britain by air WHERE: European theater WHEN: Began on July 10, 1940 and lasted until October 31, 1940 Germany began looking to attack Great Britain after conquering France. However, the German Air Force first had to beat the British Royal Air Force. Another name for the German Air Force was the Luftwaffe. The Germans launched a series of bombings on British airports, runways, and radar devices. Germany was relentless in its attacks. The Royal Air Force never ceased to fight back, though. In September, Germany launched a large but unsuccessful attack on London. Great Britain’s defense was too strong, though. They were able to hold off the Germans. ©Teaching is the Sweetest Thing MAJOR BATTLES OF WORLD WAR II Battle of Britain WHAT: Germany attacked Great Britain by air WHERE: European theater WHEN: Began on July 10, 1940 and lasted until October 31, 1940 Germany began looking to attack Great Britain after conquering France. However, the German Air Force first had to beat the British Royal Air Force. Another name for the German Air Force was the Luftwaffe. The Germans launched a series of bombings on British airports, runways, and radar devices. Germany was relentless in its attacks. The Royal Air Force never ceased to fight back, though. In September, Germany launched a large but unsuccessful attack on London. Great Britain’s defense was too strong, though.