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Informational Text Questions: 50 Non-Fiction Articles

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Teach Common Core informational Text Reading Skills with 50 non-fiction articles & 200 accompanying text-based questions that students will love! Includes editable .docx and Google Doc for no prep lessons or Google Classroom activities. Perfect

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ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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Sports & Hip-Hop Interesting Non-Fiction Reading

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Fun Reading Activities using athlete and rapper nonfiction reading passages (Printable & Digital). Can't get your students interested in reading? Enjoy 32 biographies of basketball, football and hip-hop/rap stars. Printable PDF and editable

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Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, Homeschool

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Mood Tone Connotation: NO PREP Lesson Plan & Student Materials

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NO PREP Print & Go: MOOD vs. TONE + CONNOTATIVE LANGUAGE Lesson Plan & Student Materials. Perfect for distance learning! Everything you need to teach & practice MOOD, TONE, CONNOTATIVE LANGUAGE / WORD CHOICE in a fun & engaging

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ELA Test Prep, Literature, Reading Strategies

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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ELA Lessons Bundle: 16 Lesson Plans & Handouts for NO PREP English Curriculum!

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16 NO PREP Print & Go ELA Lesson Plans & Student Worksheets!! Perfect for distance learning!16 product bundle = over 30% OFFEverything you need to effortlessly and enthusiastically teach 16 English language Arts Lessons to prepare middle and

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Phonics and Vocabulary Practice for Older Students: RTI: NO PREP

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Phonics Activities for Older Students!15 NO PREP printables for 5-15 minute sessions or anywhere in between to fit your intervention schedule.This packet is perfect for any middle and high school student with reading disabilities or any student who

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Vocabulary, Reading Strategies, Phonics

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RL.7.4, RL.7.10, RL.8.4, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.10

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CHARACTER TRAIT TASK CARDS: CHARACTERIZATION

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32 character trait TASK CARDS to read a passage, identify character traits and support character trait with characterization evidence from passage. PowerPoint, Google slides and task cards. Perfect for distance learning, no prep lesson or Google

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

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SUMMARIZE TASK CARDS: 20 ACTIVITIES: GRADES 3 - 6

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20 SUMMARIZE TASK CARDS, PowerPoint slides and Google slides. Perfect for distance learning! Instead of boring text excerpts, use these summary task cards to share little known facts, thought-provoking concepts and fictional anecdotes to teach

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RI.3.1, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.L.1

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Rhetorical Devices Ethos Logos Pathos: No Prep Introductory Lesson

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Introduce Rhetorical Devices Ethos, Logos, & Pathos. Everything you need to teach students to define, identify, analyze and use Persuasive Appeals of Ethos, Logos and Pathos. Perfect for distance learning!Enjoy no prep (and editable) lesson

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Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

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8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

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RI.9-10.6, RI.11-12.6, W.9-10.1, W.11-12.1, L.9-10.3, L.11-12.3

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CHARACTER TRAIT LESSON PLAN & MATERIALS: NO PREP

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NO PREP Print & Go: Character Trait Lesson Plan and Student Materials.Perfect for distance learning!Everything you need to teach character traits in a fun and engaging way!Enjoy no prep (and editable) character trait lesson plan, student

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

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COMPARE AND CONTRAST TASK CARDS

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48 Compare and Contrast Task Cards, PowerPoint and Google Slides. Perfect for distance learning and Google Classroom!2 products for the price of one!24 reading response task cards: 24 compare contrast passages and questions24 comparative writing

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Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Google Apps

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RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.W.10

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AUTHOR'S PURPOSE TASK CARDS

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Author's Purpose task cards, PowerPoint and Google slides for no prep author's purpose distance learning or Google classroom activities.24 Authors Purpose Task Cards: PIE - Persuade, Inform, Entertain24 paragraph cards4 challenge cards to help your

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Google Apps

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DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

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32 Drawing Conclusions Task Cards, PowerPoint Google Slides, Answer Sheet and Answer Key. Perfect for making inferences distance learning, no prep lesson or Google Classroom activity!Teach drawing conclusions and inference skills with 32 passages on

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Google Apps

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Reading Informational Text Task Cards

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Reading Informational Text Task Cards, PowerPoint slides and Google slides. Perfect for distance learning!Instead of boring long text excerpts, use informational text task cards with nonfiction passages and literal, inferential, text-based,

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ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Task Cards, Centers

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MAIN IDEA TASK CARDS: 20 ACTIVITIES: GRADES 3 - 6

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20 Main Idea Task Cards, Answer Sheet, Answer Key, PowerPoint and Google Slides. Perfect for no prep lesson, Google Classroom or distance learning to practice main idea!Instead of lengthy, time consuming, and boring passages, students can use these

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English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Google Apps

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RI.3.2, RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.8.2

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Inspirational Text to Practice Characterization, Main Idea & Author's Purpose

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Have students read this inspiring article about a "regular" man who worked hard to become a millionaire. This article and accompanying guiding questions are perfect for the beginning of the year or at any time in the year when you want an engaging

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Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, ...

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Activities, Google Apps

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NACIREMA | How to Paraphrase & Close Reading Comprehension | Printable & Digital

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Teach close reading comprehension, how to paraphrase and literary analysis with a fun and eye opening nonfiction text about cultural bias and cultural norms, NACIREMA (Printable & Digital). Editable lesson plan, student handouts, PowerPoint ,

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Reading Strategies, Informational Text, Close Reading

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7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool

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PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

$3.00

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Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions | Printable & Digital

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Reading comprehension passage and questions to make raising reading levels fun!Enjoy no prep (and editable) lesson plan, student worksheets, answer key, PowerPoint slides and Google Doc for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activities to

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Reading, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

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RL.5.4, RL.5.10, RL.6.4, RL.6.10, RL.7.4, RL.7.10, RL.8.4, RL.8.10, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10, RL.11-12.4...

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Making Inferences

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NO PREP Print & Go: Draw Conclusions / Inference Worksheets & Lesson Plan! Perfect for distance learning!Everything you need to teach the inferencing and drawing drawing conclusions in a fun & engaging way!!Use film clips to teach

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

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RL.3.1, RL.4.1, RL.5.1, RL.6.1, RL.7.1, RL.8.1, RL.9-10.1

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CHARACTERIZATION LESSON PLAN & MATERIALS: NO PREP

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NO PREP Print & Go: Indirect and Direct Characterization Lesson Plan & Student Materials. Perfect for distance learning!Everything you need to teach indirect and direct characterization in a fun & engaging way!!Enjoy no prep (and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

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RL.4.3, RL.8.3, CCRA.R.3

$3.00

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Main Idea and Details

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NO PREP Print & Go: Main idea, supporting details and summarizing skills Lesson Plan & Student Materials. Perfect for distance learning!Everything you need to teach Subject vs. Main Idea vs. Summary in a fun & engaging way!!Students will

Subjects:

Literature, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Google Apps, Lesson

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RL.3.2, RL.4.2, RL.5.2, RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2

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High School Special Education Coordinator and 6th - 12th Grade Teacher for Special Education, English, History & Art (5 + years). Education Writer & Curriculum Writer: Reading Comprehension, Writing, Decoding, English Test Prep, Global History, U.S. History, Special Education, Differentiation, IEP Compliance, Social Emotional Learning (SEL).

MY TEACHING STYLE

Teach common core English skills through fast paced, high-interest, engaging activities. Prepare students with reading disabilities for the rigorous demands of high school and college through step-by-step instruction and culturally-relevant, inspirational content.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Founder and Executive Director of the 501(c)(3) early childhood literacy nonprofit, Word Rebel. Word Rebel empowers low-income families to teach their children 1,100 words before preschool to close the preschool readiness gap and achievement gap. www.wordrebel.org

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.S. Education & B.A. in Educational Studies and English

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Check out my books at laurenmartinbooks.com

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Geometry, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Elections - Voting, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Canadian History, Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, School Counseling, Economics , Character Education, Instructional Technology, General Science, Physical Science, Library Skills, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Oral Communication, Child Care, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Physical Therapy, Halloween, Speech Therapy, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Occupational Therapy, Test Preparation, Early Intervention, School Psychology, End of Year, Phonics, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies, Social Emotional Learning