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The History of Pizza: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Almost everyone loves a good pizza! But how many upper elementary and middle school students know about the long and interesting history of pizza, a relatively ancient snack that has developed into the world’s favorite meal in the past one hundred

Subjects:

World History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.6.1, RI.6.3, L.4.5c

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The History of Popcorn: Reading Comprehension Passage/Assessment for Grades 5-8

By Mark Aaron

Popcorn is one of America’s favorite snack foods, being regularly consumed both at home in front of the television and at the movie theater for over 70 years. A uniquely American food invention served by the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving,

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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CCSS:

RI.3.8, RI.5.3, RI.6.3, L.4.5c

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The History of Potato Chips: Reading Comprehension Passage (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Most everyone loves potato chips, but few people know the interesting history of America’s most popular snack food. This article presents the story of the modern potato chip, tracing events from its invention in the 1850s through to continuing

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.8, RI.4.1, RI.5.4, RI.6.3

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Innovations and Inventions Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Ideal for independent, student-directed reading comprehension! This is the “Innovations and Inventions” collection! This bundle contains the TWELVE individual products listed and linked below (and a BONUS FILE) and is priced at an almost 40%

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$36.00

$24.00

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The History of Soda Pop: Reading Comprehension Passage/Assessment (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Who doesn’t enjoy an ice-cold soft drink or soda pop on a warm summer day? But where did soda pop originate and why are there so many different brands and flavors? What was the first soda pop? (Hint: It was not Coca-Cola). This informative text is

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.5, L.4.5c, RH.6-8.8

$3.00

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The History of Toilet Paper: Reading Comprehension Passage for Grades 5-8

By Mark Aaron

Toilet paper....it is an indispensable and non-recyclable part of every American's life, yet in its modern form it has only existed for a little over a century! The average American goes through twenty-three rolls of the stuff every year. This is a

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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The History of Coffee: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

After water, what is most common drink in the world? It’s coffee, with 750 billion cups a year consumed worldwide and over 450 million cups gulped down every day in the United States. This informational passage details the history of coffee,

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.5.4, RI.6.3

$3.00

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Food and Drink Inventions (Reading Comprehension Passages for Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

This is the Innovations and Inventions Food and Drink collection and contains SIX individual resources explaining the invention and development of common and popular foods and drinks (pizza, popcorn, potato chips, soda pop, corn flakes, and coffee).

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$18.00

$12.00

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The History of Birthdays: Reading Comprehension Passage/Assessment (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Everyone has a birthday. But why do we celebrate them today? This engaging reading comprehension passage and assessment explains the origin and history of birthday celebrations, including birthday parties, cakes, and candles. It begins with the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

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Technology Inventions (Reading Comprehension Passages for Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

This is the Innovations and Inventions Technology collection and contains FOUR individual resources explaining the invention and development of some interesting modern technologies (submarine, elevator, parachute, photography). Use these FOUR

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Other (Social Studies - History), Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$11.50

$8.00

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The History of Ketchup: Reading Comprehension Passage for Grades 4-6

By Mark Aaron

What liquid seasoning (condiment) is one of the most popular in America and around the world? It’s ketchup, which has existed and evolved into what we know today for well over 2,000 years. This informational passage details the history of ketchup,

Subjects:

World History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Workbooks, Assessment, Printables

$3.00

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The History of the Toothbrush: Reading Comprehension and Assessment (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

A toothbrush is something we see and touch every day, would never travel without, and teach children to use as we promote better dental health and hygiene. Yet the majority of teachers and students know little or nothing about the origin and history

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.5.4, RI.6.3

$3.00

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Elevators "The Ups and Downs": Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

What is the most common form of mass transportation in the United States? It’s not the train, bus, or airplane. It’s the elevator! This is the story of the elevator’s history, from the imagination of ancient Roman architect Vitruvius to American

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.6.3, RI.6.5

$2.50

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The History of Photography: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

Smartphone cameras are everywhere, and amateur photography is something that most everybody enjoys today. But how long have cameras and photography existed? What is the history of photography and how has evolved over the centuries? This “no

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.4, RI.6.3, RI.6.5

$3.00

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The Man Who Invented Playgrounds: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

Informational passages and assessments that are close-reading ready, lengthy but also engaging, and aligned with Common Core Standards are an important aspect of many elementary school ELA programs. This product is sold as an example of what I offer

Subjects:

Physical Education, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.4.7

$3.00

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The History of the Parachute: Reading Passage and Assessment (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

This passage explores the long history of the parachute, which began in the 15th century when Leonardo da Vinci sketched a design for a safe descent device and that continues to this day. This Common Core-aligned text was written for use in Grades

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.5.4

$3.00

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The History of Corn Flakes and Breakfast Cereal: Reading Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

Breakfast cereal was pioneered by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg in the late 19th century. In 1894, he and his brother Will Kellogg accidentally created flaked cereal from boiled wheat. Seeking a nutritious yet easily digestible food for patients at the

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.1, RI.5.4

$3.00

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The History of Bathtubs: Reading Comprehension Passage/Assessment for Grades 5-8

By Mark Aaron

This is an informational passage with assessment work on the long history of the bathtub. The text traces the story of humans bathing in tubs, progressing from the first use of bathtubs on the island of Crete over 4,000 years ago up to and including

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.5.4, RH.6-8.8

$3.00

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The History of Submarines: Reading Comprehension Passage for Grades 5-8

By Mark Aaron

The submarine is one of the most important inventions in naval history, yet few know of its long and fabled history. The engaging informational passage concisely and accurately presents the history of the submarine, from its initial conception in

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, World History, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.4, RI.6.3

$3.00

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The History of the Trampoline: Reading Comprehension Passage (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Most children and many adults love to bounce around on a trampoline! But almost no one knows the story of George Nissen and the invention of the trampoline. Nissen, a talented American gymnast, decided in the 1930s to invent, promote, and sell what

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.8, RI.5.4, RI.6.3, RH.6-8.8

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (3.41 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Serving the Teachers Pay Teachers community since 2007 with both free and paid resources, I have been an upper elementary and middle school teacher for 35 years and I have loved every minute of it. For me, student engagement, quality content, academic rigor, and a teacher who cares are the keys to all successful classrooms.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I model my lessons on the idea that, more than ever in today's world, the focus and direction has to change in the class on a regular basis. Kids need to work hard, but it has to be work they enjoy doing AND that teaches them the bigger concepts that are so important to know as they move through life. The world is changing and ways of learning and working are too, and we as teachers have to help our students master these changes..

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I've served on so many committees and been involved in so many academic and sports programs that I cannot remember them all. I have been recognized for my service with many of them, but the greatest honor or award for me is when a student from the past contacts me to tell me that I had a positive and lasting impact on their life.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA, Political Science. Single and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials K-12. MA, Humanities

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Applied Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Archaeology, Astronomy, Biology, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, European History, World History, Middle Ages, World Languages, French, Spanish, Latin, German, Other (World Language), Arts & Music, Art History, Graphic Arts, Music, Physical Education, Computer Science, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Canadian History, Australian History, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), Religion, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, Arabic, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, Problem Solving, Cooking, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Asian Studies, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Halloween, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading, Women's History Month, African History, Latino and Hispanic Studies