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Informational text Common Core WHST.6-8.1 resources
I am Malala Unit Nonfiction Book Study Guide Resource - Young Reader's Edition
I have always been intrigued by people who are willing to stand up for their beliefs, even if it puts them in harm's way. This complete study guide, in DIGITAL AND PDF versions, will help students appreciate the world around them and relate to this amazing young woman. Just print the comprehensive study guide filled with deep-thinking, text-dependent questions, and get your students reading this powerful book!⭐⭐COMPLETELY UPDATED WITH CHAPTER QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL READING STRATEGIES ⭐⭐Includ
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6th - 8th
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Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
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6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
Earth Science Summer Reading Passages for Middle School Science
Are you looking for summer reading passages with comprehension questions? Do you need informational text passages about Changes to the Earth's Surface? This fantastic bundle gives you five informational text units on Earth Science Topics. You will love these science reading passages and comprehension questions. Students will practice informational text skills and learn about plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, and volcanic activity that has shaped the earth's surface with real-life examples
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-2
American Immigration Thematic PBL Unit Print & Digital
Build a strong base of evidence-supported writing and appreciation of the main ingredient to America’s world-renown success, the immigrant, with this project-based unit that asks, "What is our American story?" This unit coversCurrent-day immigration and ethnic makeup of theUSEllis Island "new" immigrants of the early 1900sGreat Migration migrants of the mid-1900sVietnamese refugees of the late 1900sThis unit strengthens core skills like Analyzing and evaluating statistical, interview, and artist
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: US History Thematic Inquiry PBL Full Course Bundle Print & Digital
8th Grade Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 8th grade students enjoy paired with practice tests in both easy-print AND digital self-grading versions. ONE TEXT & ELA PRACTICE TEST FOR EVERY SINGLE EIGHTH GRADE READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT STANDARD (ALL 10) PLUS ones aligned to Language, Speaking/Listening/Viewing, and Writing standards. YEAR ROUND SKILL PRACTICE!Wonderful for year-round skill practice, preparing your students all throughout the year for all those pesky standardized asse
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8th
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Edgar Allan Poe Murder Mystery
This set comes with the materials to create a hands on murder mystery. The packet includes letters, photos, quotes, and facts that are all historically accurate. It also includes an autopsy report (fake, but it is accurate about Poe's height, weight, etc.) Using the materials included, students will be put into groups and work as a 'CSI' team to gather evidence and ultimately make a claim on who they believe was the true killer of Edgar Allan Poe.After students have made their claim, their group
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7th - 8th
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6th Grade Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 6th grade students enjoy paired with practice tests in both easy-print AND digital self-grading versions. ONE TEXT & ELA PRACTICE TEST FOR EVERY SINGLE 6TH GRADE READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT STANDARDPLUS ones aligned to Language, Viewing/Listening, and Writing standards.SELF-GRADING = MAJOR TIME SAVER + IMMEDIATE FEEDBACKSixth grade kids LOVE just like they do in my popular "High-Interest Informational Text Passages & Tasks" series. This
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6th
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6th-8th Grade Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-Page reading comprehension passages kids actually like! AND A MAJOR TIME SAVER! Over 35 high-interest informational text passages paired with practice tests each targeted to a specific standard so 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students practice each important skill, one by one, throughout the entire year OR at test prep time! Aligns to Over 40 Standards in All! LIKE NOTHING ELSE ON THE MARKETThis product is over a year in the making. and really is like no other product on the market. I
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6th - 8th
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Distance Learning Language Arts Performance Task Editable Google Template
Ready or not, SBAC and PARCC are here! Are your students ready? **Now with an editable Google Document template so the students can complete their work digitally!**Also updated to more accurately prepare students by giving three different writing prompts. All students could write on the same prompt, or it could be used as an assessment with students receiving different prompts Help your students tackle the most daunting aspect of these new tests, the performance task. In this performance task st
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5th - 6th
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GENERIC State History Research Project Unit Activity | USA Regions
This set is great if you're covering all the different states inside your region! Or your students can choose which state they research with this independent and comprehensive resource. Each state comes with its own custom pages plus lots more that will work with any state. CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the GENERIC Resource Bundle!You'll find 8 organized modules with 86 differentiated student pages. This complete notebook unit is the perfect companion to your annual state and region
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4th - 7th
Westward Expansion: Louisiana Purchase Lessons & Activities, Print and Digital
Looking for fun, engaging, hands-on Westward Expansion Louisiana Purchase Activities that will get your students thinking critically about Westward Expansion and the Louisiana Purchase? Students will be highly motivated as they analyze and debate historical events and viewpoints. Make history come alive! Learning about history is more than just learning about events, people, places, and dates. Lesson slides will prompt your students to analyze maps and make inferences about historical viewpoint
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5th - 8th
Exploring the Harlem Renaissance: A Cultural and Artistic Awakening
This project aims to immerse students in the vibrant cultural explosion known as the Harlem Renaissance, spanning from 1920 to about 1930. Renowned for its significant impact on African-American arts, this movement marked a period of profound creativity and intellectual discussion, originating in New York City's Greenwich Village and Harlem. Through this project, students will explore the complexities of African-American cultural identity and expression during the early 20th century, understandi
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7th - 10th
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Critical Thinking Skills | Women's History
Teach respectful argument skills and Ruth Bader GInsburg biographical information with this engaging cross-curricular mini-unit. Contains a viewing guide for the documentary, RBG, but whether you use the documentary or not, these materials will immerse your students in the background, thinking, and ethics of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Our students need positive role models now more than ever! They also need to learn how to think for themselves, and practice in critical thinking. This mini-unit provides
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: English Language Arts - Bundle of MY Favorite Products in My Shop
Improve Writing Scores! Restating with Evidence! CCSS Aligned!
This is a graphic organizer that utilizes the concept of RACE (restate, answer, cite explain) and breaks it down to its simplest form. Students are shown how to begin answering ANY text based question and carry through to a full restate with evidence found in the text and explained! This method improved my standardized scores 45% in written expression on all parts of the PARCC test that we took last year
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1st - 9th
Psychology: Daydreaming ~ Critical Thinking Informational Article Analysis
This is a polished, graphic, new, single page 2013 PDF for critical thinking analysis of a 2009 Psychology Today article on the function(s) of daydreaming in our lives, its benefits, and much more! These questions could be addressed individually by students, in small collaborative groups, or as a whole group Q and A discussion to inspire problem-solving and critical thinking on a timely, hot topic in contemporary Psych/consciousness studies.
I have found this to be a highly thought-provoking an
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science_ Some Ancient Primates Mostly Ate Fruits_Current Events Reading_2024
Over 400 fossilized teeth were analyzed from primates who lived around 29 million to 35 million years old. There were few chipped teeth, which suggests the animals more often feasted on easy-to-chew foods like fruits rather than hard objects like seeds or nuts.Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, su
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Science Reading Passages Bundle - Cite Text Evidence and Claim Evidence Argument
Support nonfiction reading skills with this bundle of 6 nonfiction reading and writing resources for the middle school science classroom! This bundle includes nonfiction texts, graphic organizers for writing, and student lessons for reading and analyzing nonfiction texts. NGSS Standards addressed include Ecosystems, Matter & Its Interactions, Earth's Systems, Earth and Human Activity, and From Molecules to Organisms. Included in this resource are:A fictional non-fiction newspaper article abo
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS2-1
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Black History: Martin Luther King - Digital Nonfiction Article Writing Prompt
Description:Engage your students in a meaningful exploration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s remarkable life with this comprehensive reading comprehension pack. This digital resource is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of King's journey as a civil rights leader, utilizing a sequence text structure to guide students through key events.Components:Full-Length Article: Discover Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and enduring legacy in a well-crafted, kid-friendly art
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4th - 7th
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World_COP 28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai_Current Event News Reading_2023
Current Events Reading Articles for Middle / High School in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. This year's COOP 28 U.N climate summit will be held in Dubai. The main task at COP28 is a first-time assessment of countries' progress towards meeting limiting the global temperature rise.Reading passages cover contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally cha
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7th - 11th
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Westward Expansion: Lewis & Clark Expedition Lessons & Activities, Print/Digital
Give your students fun, engaging, hands-on Westward Expansion Lewis & Clark Expedition Activities that will get your students thinking critically about history. Students will be highly motivated as they discuss historical events and analyze interactions between diverse cultures and viewpoints. Make history come alive! Learning about history is more than just learning about events, people, places, and dates. This Resource Includes:16 Interactive PowerPoint Lesson Slides25 Printable Interacti
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5th - 8th
Science_ Artificial Intelligence Detects Eye Disease_Current Event Reading_2023
Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of diagnosing and predicting the risk of developing multiple health conditions on the basis of people’s retinal images.
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7th - 11th
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Cite Text Evidence Reading Passage Lesson NGSS Chemistry
This chemistry bundle includes a set of cross-curricular reading and science activities. Includes a claim, evidence, and argument graphic organizer, citing text evidence reading, structure and function graphic organizer, original non-fiction texts, and more. Formats include pdf and documents for use with Google Docs™. The NGSS topic is Matter and its Interactions, specifically synthetic materials. This resource includes:An 16-page pdf:A 1-page historical newspaper article about a fictional art
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6th - 8th
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MS-PS1-3
Science_Longest American Spaceflight in History_Current Event News Reading_2023
Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and differentiated instruction. Astronaut Frank Rubio set a record for the longest single spaceflight by an American astronaut in NASA history. Rubio’s voyage lasted 371 days (6 months longer than originally planned) due to technical difficul
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7th - 11th
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Science_800lb. Alligator Captured in Mississippi_Current Event Reading_2023
Current events news lesson plans for high school students in grades 9, 10, 11, 12. A group of Mississippi hunters captured a 14-foot-3-inch reptile weighing just over 800 pounds. The creature was the longest alligator ever captured in the state. Follow Us @ NewsLessonPlans on X, Facebook, Pinterest & YouTube
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6th - 12th
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