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Middle school informational text activities on sale
Fun Morning Work for 3rd 4th 5th Grade Wacky Animal Facts and Paragraph Writing
Are you looking for fun morning work for your third, fourth, or fifth grade students? Why not try a wild, weird, wacky, and wonderful animal fact Wednesday? In this resource, students will learn a wacky or weird fact about an animal, then will be given a list of facts telling them more about the animal. You can have your students use the facts to write an informational paragraph! This is a fun way for students to learn about some interesting animals as well as practice rewriting facts in their o
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3rd - 6th
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Distance Learning Reading Comprehension Intervention Bundle
Google Apps Ready!Page 2 has all of the Google Slides LinksClose ReadingIntervention PackDaily Guided Reading Lessons✎ Four weeks of daily guided reading lessons for your intervention reading group! These lessons are close reading lessons designed to make your struggling readers more independent. It also reinforces the close reading strategies. ➨ Learning targets are included!!! ☺Included are six nonfiction articles, 20 days (4 weeks) of daily guided reading lessons, pair share, close readin
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5th - 9th
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Thermal Energy Interactive Notebook
The Physical Science Interactive Notebook – Thermal Energy chapter showcase student's ability to: Explain how thermal energy depends on temperatureCompare and contrast the transfer of thermal energy by conduction, convection and radiationCompare and contrast thermal conductors and insulatorsDescribe common types of heating systemsDescribe the first and second laws of thermodynamicsEach activity enables students to process the information given by the teacher then allows them to use self-directio
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5th - 10th
Also included in:Â CORE PHYSICAL SCIENCE LESSONS (No Labs or Stations)
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Sharks
Close Reading Point of View Compare and ContrastShould all the sharks in the world be removed from the ocean to protect people from shark attacks? Explore this topic in two different nonfiction articles!View the Video Preview: PreviewI wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesting topic that would catch my students' attention. I also was frustrated trying to find articles that showed a clear point of view about a similar topic. I wanted non fiction articles that would be easy to teach wi
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Solutions, Acids and Bases Interactive Notebook
The Physical Science Interactive Notebook – Solutions, Acids, and Bases chapter showcase student's ability to:Identify three types of solutionsExamine how solutes break apart to form positively and negatively charged particleExplain how to speed up rate of dissolving solute in solutionIdentify characteristics of acids and basesCompare and contrast strengths of acids and basesDetermine the meaning of pHIdentify a neutralization reactionEach activity enables students to process the information giv
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5th - 10th
Also included in:Â CORE PHYSICAL SCIENCE LESSONS (No Labs or Stations)
Compare and Contrast Two Nonfiction Articles
Compare and Contrast The World's Deadliest Island Nonfiction ReadingDid you know there is an island that has never been explored by modern day man because of a deadly tribe living there? Did you know there is an island in Brazil so deadly you have to have a doctor travel there with you? North Sentinel Island and Snake Island are two of the World's Deadliest Islands. Students will be captivated by this high-interest topic! You can teach them to compare and contrast the two islands, or go deep
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View in Two Nonfiction Articles
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View in Two Nonfiction ArticlesDid you know the blue-ringed octopus is so venomous that one bite will paralyze you? Did you know the bite from a snail could kill you? The blue-ringed octopus and cone snail are two of the world's most deadly sea animals. Students will be captivated by this high-interest topic! You can teach them to compare and contrast the two animals, or go deeper and teach them to compare and contrast the author's point of view. I
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Compare and Contrast Close Reading Lesson Yellowstone Wolves
Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastLots of options for differentiation!Check out my YouTube video that explains this lesson: Click hereTwo original articles about the Yellowstone Wolf controversy. Each article takes a different point of view. Students will have fun reading about each side and will form their own opinions about the controversy. Great way to teach close reading for the point of view without boring the kids to death. :)I wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesti
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Valentine's Day Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Articles
Valentine's DayCompare and ContrastNonfiction ArticlesGoogle Slides Included!How did Valentine's Day begin? How do other countries celebrate Valentine's Day? Students will read two original articles all about this! Then they will analyze it using close reading skills. They will compare and contrast using a double bubble map or Venn diagram, fill out two column notes, and finally write an essay. There is also a summary assignment- The Gossip Gazette, and a COOTIE CATCHER! Included is both bl
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Compare and Contrast The Author's Point of View The Bermuda Triangle
Compare and Contrast The Author's Point of View The Bermuda TriangleTwo high interest nonfiction articles, written from two different points of view! Students will read "Killer Sea Farts" and "Alien Vortex." Both are original articles, two pages long, nonfiction, written by me. They investigate The Bermuda Triangle. Hundreds of planes and ships go missing in The Bermuda Triangle each year. Are the disappearances due to a hidden alien vortex? Or is there a logical explanation for these disa
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4th - 10th
Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Google Ready!
Close ReadingCompare and Contrast the Author's Point of ViewGoogle Classroom ready or just print and go!Should killer whales (orcas) be held captive in zoos and aquariums? Strike passion in your students with an engaging topic!Explore both sides of this controversial debate. Students will close read to discover the author's point of view in each nonfiction article. Do you need a digital lesson plan quickly? This lesson comes with the Google Slides that are completely digital! Just assign in
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Earth Day Bundle: Compare and Contrast
Compare and Contrast Close Reading Lesson The Loch Ness Monster
Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastLots of options for differentiation!These articles are super fun! This is one of my students' favorite lessons. It's engaging and the kids love it. Great way to teach close reading for the point of view without boring the kids to death. :)I wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesting topic that would catch my students' attention. I also was frustrated trying to find articles that showed a clear point of view about a similar topic. I wanted non
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehensions and Activities - Bundle - 15 Vols
Are you a middle school teacher searching for captivating and engaging reading comprehension materials for your classroom? Look no further than our Growing Bundle: Interesting Reads resource! Each resource in this bundle has been meticulously designed to pique your student's interest and help expand their vocabulary with topical reading comprehension exercises.Engaging Topics for Middle School Students In this unique bundle, you'll discover a collection of intriguing readings on contemporary top
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6th - 9th
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Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Close Reading BundleThis is a growing bundle, which means as I create more lessons, this gets bigger! You will get emails from TPT when I update it with more lessons, and then you can download the updated file for free. THIRTY-ONE, in-depth close reading lessons! These will last four months, or more depending on your teaching style. I have designed these lessons to be highly engaging, real-world issues that students can relate to. These are all non-fiction and the topics have been thoroughly
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3rd - 8th
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40 Winter & Christmas Wonderland: Exploring Text Structures Task Cards
Explore the wonders of Christmas and winter while developing essential reading skills with our engaging "40 Winter & Christmas Wonderland: Exploring Text Structures Task Cards". Designed for elementary students, this resource features 10 captivating task cards that cover a range of holiday and winter topics. Each card includes a paragraph highlighting a specific text structure. With colorful illustrations and answer keys included, these task cards provide a fun and effective way to practice
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3rd - 6th
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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Alien Encounter
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Alien EncounterHave you ever heard of backflipping aliens? This is quite the tale of an alien encounter! Students will be hooked by the topic, while learning at the same time all about compare and contrast.Was a farmhouse in Hopkinsville, Kentucky attacked by aliens? Or by territorial owls? Students will be intrigued by this debate! Read two nonfiction articles that give two different points of view on the same topic. Included:Two original no
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Main Idea Google Slides Game
Main Idea GameGoogle Slides Ready!Great for reading intervention groups and independent practice.Distance learning made easy and fun! Do you have to teach from afar? Do you want your students to have fun but still learn? This digital game is for you! Here is the link to the video preview and directions: click here. Students will read a paragraph about an unsolved mystery. Then they will pick which statement is the main idea. If they are correct, the game will tell them! If they
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Main Idea Task Cards Bundle
Nonfiction Text Structures: 40 Task Cards in Print and Digital
Get ready for an engaging adventure with this set of 40 Nonfiction Text Structures Task Cards! Designed specifically for upper elementary and middle school students, these task cards will provide an exciting opportunity to enhance their reading skills while mastering the five types of text structures. Aligned with the Common Core Reading standards, this resource will help students excel in their informational text comprehension.It addresses the following five text structures:→ Sequence→ Compare
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4th - 6th
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Fact-Checking, A Guide to Knowing Fact vs. Fiction, Language Resources
Are you struggling to teach your students how to find reliable sources on the internet? My comprehensive guide offers practical strategies to help your students develop digital literacy skills and evaluate online information effectively.In today's digital age, it's crucial for students to understand how to differentiate between reliable and non-reliable sources. My guide provides information on all types of misinformation found on the web, including myths, superstitions, predictions, and conspir
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6th - 10th
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Nonfiction Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension: Are Bees in Danger?
Distance Learning Ready!Google Slides Ready!Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastBees.... Are they disappearing? You may have read an article in the news about how bees are disappearing. This lesson includes two original articles written by me. Each article gives a different point of view about disappearing bees. Students will close read to find the author's point of view. Each article is nonfiction.I wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesting topic that would catch my stude
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
40 FALL October Main Idea Task Cards
Introducing 40 FALL October Main Idea Task Cards! Get ready for an exhilarating exploration of knowledge tailor-made for curious 3rd to 6th graders. These task cards will take you on an educational adventure through captivating themes that embody the spirit of the vibrant month of October.Titles for 40 Task Cards including:Pumpkin PickingChanging LeavesHarvest FestivalsApple PickingFootball SeasonThanksgivingBack to SchoolFall WeatherMigration of BirdsFire SafetyFall SportsHalloween TraditionsFa
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3rd - 6th
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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Close Reading Lesson Mermaids
Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastMermaids.... do they exist? Some people believe there are mermaids, or aquatic humanoids, hiding deep in the ocean. Some believe there is no such thing. Included in this lesson are two nonfiction articles, each one taking a different point of view on the topic of mermaids. The original articles are extensively researched and written by me. I wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesting topic that would catch my students' attention. I also
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4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Procedural Writing Using Infographics - The Perfect Sandwich
This comprehensive resource enables teachers to effectively teach procedural writing using infographics as a powerful visual learning tool. Students develop critical thinking and literacy skills by engaging students in learning the fundamentals of procedural writing, examining the lasting impact of visually appealing media, and creating procedural infographics. Suitable for junior, intermediate, and modified high school levels, this resource caters to the majority of students who are visual lear
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6th - 10th
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Science Debate - Mission to Mars (The Great Debate Series: Science Matters)
The Mission to Mars Debate asks students to debate the question: "Should we send a human mission to Mars?"This download includes the following: 8 Fictional Character Cards (student roles) - 4 characters are FOR the topic and 4 characters are AGAINST the topicStudent Worksheets - whether actively debating or in the audience, students will need to research the topic, generate questions, and determine if sources are credibleTeacher Guide - offers debate-style options, objectives, and keys to runn
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6th - 10th
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Also included in:Â The Great Debate: Science Matters Bundle
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