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2nd 3rd Grade Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions, Nonfiction Close
Are you looking for high-interest nonfiction reading comprehension passages to help your students practice their close reading strategies? This set of reading passages comes with 30 weeks of close reading sets. New to close reading? There is a how-to introduction within the product that breaks down each day's tasks for the week. This is an introduction to each day's tasks plus three general graphic organizers in case you want to supplement Asking Questions, Main Idea and Detail, and Fact-Finding
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1st - 2nd
Hello Universe Novel Study
This product is a comprehensive set of instructional materials for teaching Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. With over 100+ Common Core aligned materials, students will develop their literacy skills while deeply engaging with the novel. Plus, the fiction close reading activities, the literary analysis resources, Astronomy and constellation readings and extension activity, projects, vocabulary, assessments, and essays all provide opportunities for your students to practice and apply their l
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5th - 8th
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BUNDLE A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel & Film Study Unit (editable)
About this Unit & NovelThis is a Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the graphic novel, A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel, adapted from Madeleine L’Engle’s 1963 Newberry-winner by Hope Larson. The lessons and activities here span the curriculum, from vocabulary building and literary analysis, to creative writing and argument building to side trips into some of the STEM concepts that surface in the novel. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language app
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4th - 7th
Mars Fiction & Nonfiction Unit - Mazes - Reading Comprehension - Space
This MARS UNIT combines a nonfiction reading passage with fun MAZES to solve. Read it before or after reading A Rover's Story to build background knowledge.The no-prep novel study for A Rover's Story, about a rover's construction and mission to Mars, includes vocabulary and reading comprehension skills in manageable chunks for your students.The informational passage explains about different rovers that NASA has sent to Mars. It's perfect as a stand-alone piece or to build background knowledge.
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4th - 7th
The Martian Classroom Edition Pacing Guide and Comprehension Questions
The Martian (Classroom Edition) is an engaging 369-page novel by Andy Weir that blends realistic science with science-fiction. It is completely faithful to the original novel, with the exception that the salty language in the original has been replaced, making it perfect for reading in class. What happens when an astronaut is accidentally stranded on Mars?What you get in this resource:1. 46-day Pacing Guide: There are 26 chapters in this novel and to keep the reading around 10 minutes per day, I
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Comprehensive Text Analysis and Discussion Guide for "The Disappearing Spoon" by
Overview: Dive deep into the fascinating world of chemistry with our comprehensive text analysis and discussion guide for "The Disappearing Spoon" by Sam Kean. This resource is designed for high school science educators looking to enhance their chemistry and physics lessons by connecting them to the captivating stories and scientific principles presented in the book.Product Highlights:Detailed Chapter Summaries: Each chapter is summarized to highlight key concepts, scientific discoveries, and hi
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8th - 12th
Into the Wild Text Analysis (Environmental Science Connections)
Product Description:Dive deep into Jon Krakauer's captivating narrative "Into the Wild" with this comprehensive text analysis and environmental science connection guide. Designed for high school students, this resource provides a unique interdisciplinary approach, combining literary analysis with key concepts in environmental science. Perfect for English and Science teachers looking to enrich their curriculum and engage students with real-world connections.Setting of the Text: "Into the Wild" ch
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9th - 12th
Reader's Theater: Frog's Life Cycle
Merging Science and Reading with this fun Reader's Theater passage. This story can be used to recreate the frog's life cycle from egg to adult while also entertaining the audience with a Sneaky Snake villain!This story is 6 pages long with large font for easy reading. There are 5 characters in the story- great for a small group activity!
50 Text-Dependent Questions: "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry"
This comprehensive set of complex text-dependent questions delves into Neil deGrasse Tyson's captivating book, "Astrophysics for Young People in a Hurry."50+ Thought-provoking Questions: Explore a wide range of topics, from the vastness of the cosmos and the life cycle of stars to the mysteries of dark matter and the Big Bang theory.Multiple Levels of Inquiry: Go beyond basic comprehension with questions that encourage analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.Engaging with the Text: Deepen student un
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4th - 7th
Beauty and the Beak - Book Companion - 3rd through 4th- Printable / Digital
I loved the book! My students were also inspired by it as well! This product will go great with the book! Start your students off with a brainstorming map where they can recall what they know about eagles. By the end of your read aloud and the activities, students will be able to recall five new facts that they learned from the activities. Review author's purpose in a nonfiction story with a text evidence page. Students will be able to sequence the main events from the story with a drag and drop
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3rd - 5th
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Solar Eclipse | Article and Reading Comprehension Discussion Cards
Help your AVID or ELA students build reading comprehension and practice using text evidence with these editable discussion cards and talking chips for an article on solar eclipses! Students will read the provided article with space for note taking and a summary, then they will sit in small groups and take turns pulling a discussion card and using their talking chips.Great for: using text evidence, collaboration and team building, public speaking practice, ⭐AVID BUNDLE!⭐✨Solar Eclipse Bundle✨DIRE
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4th - 8th
Granny Smith was Not an Apple - Book Companion - Sequencing, Vocal, Writing etc.
Granny Smith was Not an Apple written by Sarah Fortson makes for a great read aloud for Women's History Month or for science and plant studies. I use many of the pages for a quick printed comprehension checks, but they can also be laminated and used for reading centers. This product includes: Before You Read Questionnaire - Helps students predict and activate background knowledge Describing Maria Ann Worksheet - Students describe the main character with prompted questionsTimeline Worksheet - Stu
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2nd - 4th
The Three Little Tardigrades - Book Companion - Vocabulary, Research and More!
The Three Little Tardigrades written by Sandra Fay makes for a great read aloud for science or nonfiction read alouds! This would also go great with the Ready lesson in the workbook! My students are always so fascinated with tardigrades. I use many of the pages for a quick comprehension check, but they can also be laminated and used for reading centers. This product includes: Comprehension placement - Use this for teaching note-taking skills during the read aloud, but also to do a quick comprehe
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2nd - 4th
Aliens from Earth Read Aloud Activities | Google Slides | No Prep
Want to add high-interest non-fiction text into your reading block AND teach science concepts at the same time!? Grab your copy of the text (also seen on Epic!) and get to teaching! This activity pack includes everything you will need to keep your students learning and engaged.To use these activities you will need:Aliens from Earth: When Animals and Plants Invade other Ecosystems by Mary BattenThis activity pack includes activities for BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER reading. Including Vocabulary AND
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3rd - 7th
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Mind Mapping Templates - Flexible for any subject
Are you looking for a dynamic and engaging way to help your students organize their thoughts, enhance their creativity, and develop critical thinking skills? These innovative Mind Mapping Templates are designed specifically to foster student choice and creativity while effectively capturing and organizing ideas. The opportunities are endless. Flexible for Any Lesson: Whether you're teaching language arts, science, history, or any other subject, mind mapping templates can be easily integrated int
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1st - 12th
The Last Cuentista Discussion Questions, Vocabulary Activities & STEM Slideshows
An editable, Common Core-aligned set of discussion questions, vocabulary resources, and STEM slideshows for use with The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera.This super bundle includes a bonus Google doc where all elements are linked in one place. No need to unzip files!Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The resource is editable, so you can pick and choose which sections will work best for you. From Goodreads: The
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4th - 8th
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The Thief Lord Film/Novel Study Super Bundle (Editable)
Click each resource to preview individually.About this Unit & NovelThis bundle a Common Core-aligned literature study unit for use with the novel, The Thief Lord, by Cornelia Funke. The lessons and activities here span the curriculum, from vocabulary building, literary analysis & creative writing to argument building and STEM-centered inquiry. Prompts appear in order of complexity, and simplified language appears in parentheses (delete or modify as needed). The unit is editable so you ca
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4th - 8th
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Blackout - John Rocco - Book Companion - Sequencing, Settings and More!
This is a great story by John Rocco to introduce energy/blackouts in science. This companion will offer quick and meaningful extension activities as well. I like to use them for morning work on the following days or in center rotations. Each slide is created to be printed and ran for your students, but could also be laminated for centers. Hope you enjoy this as well! This product includes: Sequencing Sort - Students cut and sort the events in the story Comprehension Placemat - Quick Comprehensio
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2nd - 3rd
Gravity is Bringing Me Down - Book Companion - Perfect for Science!
This Is a great read aloud for science and explaining gravity. I just had to add it to my daily read aloud collection! This companion will offer quick and meaningful extension activities as well. I like to use them for morning work on the following days or in center rotations. Each slide is created to be printed and ran for your students, but could also be laminated for centers. Hope you enjoy this as well! This product includes:Before You Read Questionnaire - To Activate Background Knowledge S
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2nd - 3rd
Hurricane - John Rocco - Book Companion - Sequencing, Research and More!
This is a great story by John Rocco to introduce hurricanes in science. This companion will offer quick and meaningful extension activities as well. I like to use them for morning work on the following days or in center rotations. Each slide is created to be printed and ran for your students, but could also be laminated for centers. Hope you enjoy this as well! This product includes: Guided Extended Research on Hurricanes in History, with a teacher prep page for individual assignmentsHurricane P
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2nd - 4th
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Song For A Whale Novel Study
This dynamic novel takes readers on a wonderful journey to get a song to a whale that cannot speak to any other whales! This story is written by a sign-language interpreter who incorporates American Sign Language and its culture in a story many students will enjoy! SummaryFrom fixing class computers to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. She is the only deaf person in her school, so many often treat her like she is not very smart. Is anyone listening to Iris? When she le
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3rd - 12th
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3rd Grade Autumn READING Learning League Adventure *GROWING BUNDLE*
The Learning League has mysteries to solve that require the use of your students' reading skills!! These reading problems have been tailored specifically for 3rd graders in the fall, so give your classroom explorers a chance to review their knowledge and simultaneously go on an adventure!You get the added bonus of incorporating cross-curricular elements into your class when you purchase these resources! This bundle includes mysteries with SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES themes, but if you want to foc
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2nd - 3rd
Ghosts | Raina Telgemeier | Discussion, Vocabulary, STEM & Mentor Author Study
Extend the cross-curricular reach of your graphic novel study with this editable bundle of resources for use with Raina Telgemeier's GHOSTS. Click each resource to preview.This bundle is included FREE with purchase of the self-paced, online course, Curriculum Comic-ified: A Crash Course for Educators.
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4th - 8th
Circle Activity: Making Meaning of a Text-- A Classroom Discussion
Slides to guide a whole class or small group discussion about any type of text. I have used it in the science classroom using current events. This can be used and adapted for any subject area at the middle school level. There are 5 rounds of guiding questions to promote a guided discussion.
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5th - 9th
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