September and Back to School Informational Texts
That Rocks Math Science and ELA
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Grade Levels
6th - 8th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRI.6.1
CCSSRI.6.2
CCSSRI.6.4
CCSSRI.6.5
CCSSRI.6.6
Formats Included
- PDF
- Easel Activity
Pages
28 student pages + keys
That Rocks Math Science and ELA
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Description
This collection of 7 nonfiction texts includes 7 articles, plus questions and extension activities to go along with them. The topics include:
- Apples
- 9/11, Patriot Day, and the Survivor Tree
- Labor Day
- The discovery of penicillin
- Jesse Owens
- Schools around the world
- Short articles about Voter Registration Day, Beyonce, the autumnal equinox, and National Encouragement Day.
The topics are a variety of science, history, and culture. They work well in ELA, science, social studies, and study skills classes. You can see samples of the worksheets in the preview.
The articles and activities can be used in Easel!
Total Pages
28 student pages + keys
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
N/A
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRI.6.1
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSSRI.6.2
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
CCSSRI.6.4
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
CCSSRI.6.5
Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
CCSSRI.6.6
Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
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