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Free english language arts Common Core RST.6-8.2 resources
"All About Eclipses" Informational Text Reading Passage & Infographic Visuals
High-interest 1-page informational text about eclipses explained concisely and straightforwardly in a passage that tells everything students want to know about what the total solar eclipse was like in 2017 and what the next one will be like on April 8, 2024. INCLUDES A GREAT VISUAL: A COLORFUL INFOGRAPHIC FROM NASA! AND READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS! Wow! All this for free?!Plus, the text explains how there are actually eclipses all over the world every one to two years, and how there are diff
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4th - 9th
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"Earth's Water Supply" Informational Text Reading Passage & ELA Tasks - FREE
High-interest FREE informational text with quantitative information. NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING! Interesting & informative 2-page informational text passage about how much fresh water is available and why there are shortages when demand has not yet exceeded the supply. Students will need to be able to read percentages which are all throughout the text as well as in a chart. Questions about central ideas, author's purpose, quantitative information. Perfect for getting stude
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5th - 12th
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Narrative Writing Checklist - FREE - Primary Exploration - Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
FREE Narrative Writing Checklist serves as a wonderful reminder for students to check their work! The checklist walks students through the editing process to ensure that they are submitting their best work! This is a great addition to a writing center or narrative writing booklet. In my classroom, I use this narrative writing checklist along with Primary Narrative Writing and Book Cover Assessment. This Narrative Writing Booklet is a step-by-step student work booklet that teaches students to suc
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PreK - 8th
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FREE DNA Reading Watson Crick DNA Structure Activity
This free DNA text reading activity is based on Watson and Crick's famous one-page article published in 1953 in Nature magazine, announcing their discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule. It comes with graphic organizers to help your students read and understand this classic scientific paper. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Both Google Slides and Google Forms versions are included.This is a fantastic way to teach students h
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9th - 12th
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
Ice Cream Science Informational Text Passage - Practice Science Literacy in ELA
High-interest NO PREP PRINTABLES OR INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING! High-interest topic students will love reading about and be fascinated by. Super interesting & informative informational text passage explains why & how ice cream is a complex substance (It is a foamy emulsion made possible by freezing-point depression!). Teachers have repeatedly told me how much students liked this activity because it is so engaging and relevant to real life!Comes with several ELA and L
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5th - 10th
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Why There Are Seasons - Informational Text Passage & ELA Tasks With Visuals FREE
HIGH-INTEREST informational text passage NO PREP PRINTABLES OR INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING! Your students are wondering why there are seasons, so they will want to read this informative text that incorporates visuals (2 diagrams), an interactive hand demonstration, and multiple ELA tasks for practicing important Literacy in Science skills (reading, writing, and language). It explains scientifically and clearly why there are seasons. This is information they'll always remember
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5th - 10th
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Climate Change - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7
Climate Change - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is Climate?- What’s the big deal?- The Greenhouse Effect- What’s causing
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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Also included in: Climate Change Mega Bundle - Lessons, Activities, Assessments
Earthquakes - Digital Science Reading Article – Grades 5-7
Earthquakes - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- How earthquakes work- The dangers of earthquakes- How to prepare for an earthquak
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5th - 7th
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Free Summary Game
FREE! The Forgetful Detective Summary Game
*For more games like this, check out the Big Games Bundle*
The Forgetful Detective Summary Game is a printable board game, ready to use today. No Prep!
Students practice their summary skills with this little board game.
The Summary Game includes:
-18 Question Cards with expository, fiction, and summary questions
-Board, playing pieces, and dice
-Rules for playing the game
-Question Cards have answers and explanations on the back for students to sel
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Big Games Bundle
Biodiversity - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7
Biodiversity - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is biodiversity- The effects of biodiversity- The importance of biodiversit
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5th - 7th
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Summer on the Brain - Reading Passage & ELA Writing Extensions - FREE
Summer is on their brains so just give in already - while still teaching them some new interesting information about summer and keeping them interested in reading. This HIGH INTEREST reading passage with writing extensions tells all about why summer breaks are longer (it's not what you think), why summer days are longer, and why there is so much weather activity during the summer in the northern hemisphere. New variety of writing extensions engage them in writing about this topic they actually l
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4th - 9th
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FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES LIST 4 ALL GRADES K-12 AND SUBJECTS + TEACHER RESOURCE
Sometimes, you just need a list of websites for everyone. Here it is. FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES Put together by Teach Me, Maria!It takes time to gather this information, figure out the appropriate grade levels, and format, maintain, and update this page. All I ask is for an honest review if this list helps you.
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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"Why Onions Make You Cry" Reading Passage & ELA Test (Self-Grading & Print)
HIGH-INTEREST TOPIC, SELF-GRADING OR EASY PRINT kids (upper elementary and up) are curious about in a 1-page passage - highly visual, step-by step explanation of a scientific process. Everyone wants to know why onions make us cry! This explains it! This informational text passage is paired with an ELA practice assessment that tests reading, language, and listening/viewing skills aligned to multiple core standards assessed on standardized tests. MAINLY TARGETS STANDARD RI.3: Development & In
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4th - 9th
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Reading Passage 7: Force & Motion PDF
This useful science reading lesson has been perfected for Grades 5-6 and allows you to assign, check and review reading with ease. With full answer keys and numerous pictures to help explain difficult topics, give this science reading comprehension product a try today!Contents:Reading Passage 7: Force & MotionScience Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains a passage especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and the lesson i
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5th - 7th
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A History of PANDEMICS Informational Text Passage & Comprehension Questions FREE
HIGH-INTEREST Relevant reading at its finest! FREE! Can use in Google Classroom for distance learning OR print and go! High-interest, thoroughly researched informational text perfect for learning about pandemics, Covid-19, coronavirus, infectious diseases throughout history, and all the ways we have tried to stop them from spreading.Includes questions that require delving into text & Answer Key! Wow this is free?!A GREAT SPRINGBOARD FOR FURTHER READING AND WRITINGYou can also also ask them t
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Heat Transfer- Radiation, Convection, and Conduction FREE SAMPLE COMIC ONLY
Get a taste of the positive impact science cartoons can have in your elementary and middle school classroom with this FREE heat transfer comic. Improve accessibility and increase retention with a teaching resource that makes reading science fun and engaging. UPGRADE to the Heat Transfer Worksheet- Conduction, Convection, Radiation (Thermal Energy) and get ready-to-go supplementals including doodle notes and Easel activities. ⭐️ This is a free sample of just the science comic. There are no additi
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4th - 7th
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4-PS3-2
Reading Passage 3: Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter PDF
This resource will be a valuable addition to your class. Use this passage to assess how well your students can read and understand challenging texts whilst being fun and educational at the same time.Contents:Reading Passage 3: Physical and Chemical Changes in MatterScience Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains a passage especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and the lesson is CCSS aligned. Feel free to practice science rea
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5th - 7th
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6th Grade Short Answer Response Test Prep
This package includes detailed instructions for how to use a mnemonic device as a test-taking strategy for writing exemplary short response answers and receiving the maximum amount of points on standardized tests. This package also includes a detailed script with time blocks for teachers to use when teaching and implementing this strategy in their classrooms. Additionally, this package provides two sample passages with questions, answers, and aligned common core standards that would normally be
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6th
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Grade 5-6 Science Reading Passage 7: Force and Motion (Google Forms)
This useful science reading lesson has been perfected for Grades 5-6 and allows you to assign, check and review reading with ease. With full answer keys and numerous pictures to help explain difficult topics, give this science reading comprehension product a try today!Contents:Reading Passage 7: Force & MotionScience Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains a passage especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and the lesson i
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5th - 7th
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Reading Passage 25: Nervous System PDF
Generate new interest in science by using this science reading comprehension lesson. Inspire your students to improve their scientific knowledge knowing that most of the work is already done for you.Contents:Reading Passage 25: Nervous System Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains a passage especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and the lesson is CCSS aligned. Feel free to practice science reading with the knowledg
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5th - 7th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning Sentence Starter Mini Anchor Chart
These mini anchor charts are great for supporting your students as they learn about how to write a CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) This will be a part of a larger CER template and resources bundle. It is general enough to be used for any subject.
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5th - 8th
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Mini Debates: Structured Academic Controversy
This is a great way to synthesize learning on a topic and get students engaged! Sometimes classroom debates can be a little intimidating, but this process is structured and easy for students to follow as you guide them through it.This strategy can be used in a variety of ways in any content area. For ELA teachers, it could be a great addition to a persuasive or argumentative writing unit. For social studies or science teachers, it could create an opportunity for students to examine a variety of
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7th - 10th
Acne - Science Reading Article - Grades 5-7
Acne - This fully editable Science Comprehension Reading Activity for Grades 5-7 (ages 10-12) is perfect for distance learning, substitute plans, an activity to supplement your lesson, or for scientific literacy practice. Each page highlights and explains key terms for student reference. Questions include knowledge (direct from the paper), thinking, connecting, and open-ended varieties.The Reading Looks at:- What is acne?- What are the different kinds of acne? - Why do people get acne?- Preventi
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5th - 8th
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Reading Passage 7: Force & Motion PPT
This useful science reading lesson has been perfected for Grades 5-6 and allows you to assign, check and review reading with ease. With full answer keys and numerous pictures to help explain difficult topics, give this science reading comprehension product a try today!Contents:Reading Passage 7: Force & MotionScience Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains a passage especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and the lesson i
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5th - 7th
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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