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Reading - Informational Text Skills

Ramp up informational text reading skills with direct instruction, practice, and assessment. Kids learn about paragraph structure, main idea and supporting details, text structure, and finding word meaning. You can pick and choose - or purchase complete units for 20% off.

Informational Text Structures Unit - Nonfiction for Third, Fourth & Fifth Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This complete unit has everything you need to teach informational text structures in third, fourth, of fifth grade. It includes a PowerPoint presentation, 45 nonfiction paragraphs to analyze in worksheet and sorting formats, organizers, lesson

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

$13.50

$10.80

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Finding Main Idea & Key Details: Summarizing Nonfiction Text 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Teach summarizing with confidence! A slideshow, five high-interest texts, and graphic organizers support your third, fourth, or fifth grade students – and you! Kids will learn to find the main idea and key supporting details. Then write summaries.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$10.00

$8.00

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Informational Text Structures Anchor Charts & Graphic Organizers for Any Text

By Brenda Kovich

These anchor charts and graphic organizers will help your third, fourth, or fifth grade students understand structures of nonfiction, analyze informative texts, and/or organize informational writing. Two quick reference guides and five one-page

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

$2.00

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Nonfiction Text Structures Practice or Centers - Worksheets & Sorting Activity

By Brenda Kovich

Practice identifying nonfiction text structures with 45 paragraphs. This pack helps kids discriminate between five informational formats. It includes differentiated worksheets and a sorting activity. They're great for centers, small group, or the

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

$7.50

$6.00

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Determining Meaning of Unknown Words - Vocabulary Strategies for 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

This complete vocabulary unit focuses on four strategies for determining the meaning of unknown words: using phrases set off by commas or parentheses (appositives), context clues, word parts, and related words. It includes everything you’ll need for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.5.4

$10.00

$8.00

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Summarizing Nonfiction Texts Worksheets – Reading Passages & Graphic Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Engage your students with high-interest informational texts! Five multi-paragraph reading passages provide practice in summarizing. Corresponding worksheets include simple graphic organizers and room to write. Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$5.00

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Informational Text Structure - Nonfiction PowerPoint & Google Slides Mini Lesson

By Brenda Kovich

Colorful interactive organizers explain informational text structures with examples. This mini lesson, which is available as a PowerPoint presentation or Google Slides, explores five formats used for nonfiction writing. Additionally, kids learn

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

$4.00

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Fun Nonfiction Book Report or Reading Response Projects: 8 Crafts & Choice Board

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for fun alternative projects for nonfiction book reports or responses? Try these activities! Eight crafts will engage your learners, and reading comprehension will reach an all-time high. You can use them individually or with a crafty choice

Subjects:

Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.9, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.5.2, RI.5.3...

$3.50

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Determining Meaning of Unknown Words in Text - 24 Worksheets for 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Target specific strategies for finding word meaning with 24 worksheets. Fourth or fifth grade students practice four vocabulary skills: using phrases set off by commas or parentheses (appositives), context clues, word parts, and related words. Open

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.5.4

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (27.32 MB)

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How to Write a Nonfiction Summary with Main Idea & Supporting Details Lesson

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a fun way to teach kids how to write a nonfiction summary with main idea and key supporting details? Model the process with an engaging multi-paragraph text. It’s easy with a hamburger analogy!Open the preview to see how you’ll use the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (30.45 MB)

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Nonfiction Paragraph Structure - Main Idea & Supporting Details Bundle

By Brenda Kovich

Learning about paragraph structure is the first step to effectively reading or writing nonfiction text. When kids analyze a text to locate the topic sentence, they will find the main idea. As they consider which sentences directly reinforce the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$7.00

$5.60

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Informational Text Structure Worksheets – Differentiated Nonfiction Practice

By Brenda Kovich

Master informational text structures with differentiated practice. Four worksheets offer examples of each nonfiction format to identify. Reference guides and sample paragraphs support teaching and learning.Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

$4.00

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Informational Text Bundle - Skills for Reading Nonfiction in 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Bolster your students’ nonfiction reading skills. This informational text bundle includes complete units of instruction for paragraph structure, main idea and summarizing, text structure, and word meaning. Each begins with a targeted slideshow and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.3.4, RI.3.8, RI.4.2, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.5

$44.00

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Main Idea and Supporting Details Mini Lesson with Nonfiction Paragraph Example

By Brenda Kovich

This mini lesson teaches the structure of a nonfiction paragraph. Kids learn that the topic sentence expresses the main idea, detail sentences provide support, and the conclusion wraps it up. A hamburger analogy illustrates these parts, and an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$3.50

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Nonfiction Paragraph Main Idea Worksheets - Reading Passages for 3rd & 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Kids find the main idea in one-paragraph nonfiction reading passages. Third and fourth grade students learn to locate the topic sentence and supporting details. Then the teacher scaffolds understanding with a longer essay. A hamburger analogy

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.2, RI.4.2

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (15.35 MB)

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Informational Text Structures Activity – Nonfiction Sorting Cards with Examples

By Brenda Kovich

Practice informational text structures with 25 examples. In pairs or groups, students analyze paragraphs on sorting cards and classify their formats. Nonfiction texts feature five castles around the world. Kids love this activity!Open the preview to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (22.18 MB)

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Finding Word Meaning PowerPoint Mini Lesson - Vocabulary Skills 4th & 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Model skills for finding the meaning of unknown words in informational text. Kids determine the definitions using appositives (phrases set off by commas or parentheses), context clues, word parts, and related terms. Created for fourth and fifth

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps

CCSS:

RI.4.4, RI.5.4

$5.00

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Space Reading Passages with Tables - Nonfiction Texts on Technology & Discovery

By Brenda Kovich

Kids analyze nonfiction texts and tables to explain relationships between space technology and discoveries. In this real-world investigation, they explore scientific data and make connections between inventions, size, distance, and discovery. Open

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.3, RI.4.7, RI.5.3, RI.5.7

$5.00

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Interdisciplinary Earth Day Projects – Science Reading Activities 4th, 5th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Try two interdisciplinary projects for Earth Day! In the first science activity, fourth or fifth grade students compare fuel types and design their own eco-friendly vehicles. In the second, they read about and evaluate sources of electricity. As a

Subjects:

Science, Earth Day, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.9, RI.5.9, W.4.1, W.4.7, W.5.1, W.5.7

$10.00

$8.00

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Butterfly Writing Project - Using Informational Text Structures

By Brenda Kovich

Kids love learning about butterflies - - - and you’ll love the way they write using five different informational text structures. The project fortifies your students’ understanding of purpose, organization, and key words.Open the preview to take a

Subjects:

Biology, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community