Halloween informational text resources for Easel Assessments

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading

This set of 32 task cards will give your upper elementary and middle school students an opportunity to practice reading nonfiction passages and determining which of the five types of text structures was used by the author. Just print and go! Identifying the structure of a nonfiction text is a critical reading skill that students often struggle with. These nonfiction text structure task cards have been designed to help your students gain proficiency and confidence in their ability to read an info

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.4.5

, RI.5.5

, RI.6.5

Also included in: Nonfiction Text Structures Bundle: Worksheets, Task Cards, Posters, Activities

Informational Nonfiction TEXT FEATURES Worksheet Posters Anchor Chart Assessment

Created by

Fishyrobb

Being able to use text features is essential for understanding informational text. This set of posters, worksheets, and assessment helps students identify, understand, and use text features they encounter when reading nonfiction passages.WHAT YOU WILL GET➡️ Text Features Posters/Anchor ChartsThe posters include a definition along with an illustrated example. I created them as a visual support for my own class. They hang in my room all year where students refer to them often. Includes the followi

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Posters, Centers

CCSS:

RI.1.5

, RI.2.5

, RI.3.5

Also included in: Third Grade Math & Reading YEAR LONG BUNDLE 1500+ Pages

13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project

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

Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, RI.4.2

, RI.4.3

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Animals Habitats and Ecosystems Project Polar Rainforest 2nd 3rd Grade Science

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Environment, Informational Text, Science

This BEST SELLING animal habitats unit includes reading passages and worksheets for 10 different habitats with fun & engaging activities to reinforce learning. Have students read the passages and answer the comprehension questions about each habitat. Each passage has a habitat scene for students to color and connect to the information. This fun NO-prep pack is a huge timesaver! Habitats Included:OceansGrasslandsSavannasWetlandsDesertsWoodlandsPolar Regions: The Antarctic and The ArcticMounta

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, RI.4.1

...

NGSS:

3-LS4-3

, 2-LS4-1

, 3-LS4-2

, 3-LS4-4

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Nonfiction Text Features: Task Cards in Printable and Digital Formats

Created by

ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Informational Text

This set of task cards focuses on nonfiction text features. It includes 24 task cards and 1 game recording sheet. Some of the text features include: heading, subheading, diagram, caption, glossary, index, table of contents, map, timeline, text box, cutaway, bold words, italicized words, photograph, and illustration. ********This resource is available in three formats:Traditional Printables- Print the PDF and distribute paper task cards and recording sheets. Easel Activity- With this paperless fo

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Printables, Task Cards

CCSS:

RI.2.5

, RI.3.5

Also included in: Nonfiction Text Features BUNDLE: Worksheets, Posters, Activities

American Civil War Reading Passages Worksheets Unit Causes Battles Maps Timeline

Created by

Informational Text, Reading, U.S. History

Make history come to life in your classroom with our Civil War Activities Complete Unit! Immerse your students into the American Civil War with this comprehensive collection of interactive activities, leveled reading passages, comprehension questions, and vocabulary posters. Step back in time as you teach your students about the events and people that were part of this crucial moment in history.Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A DIGITAL version of this unit for Google

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.2

, RI.4.3

, RI.4.4

, RI.4.7

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Ecosystems and Biomes Reading Passages Activities Photosynthesis Food Chains Web

Created by

Environment, Informational Text, Science

Make teaching about ecosystems and biomes fun with this complete unit! With this BEST SELLER, your students will learn all about the different types of ecosystems, biomes, food chains, photosynthesis, herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores, and how they interact with each other. This engaging unit includes information about different types of ecosystems and biomes, as well as hands-on activities that bring the topics to life. Help your students understand ecosystems and biomes in a meaningful wa

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Centers

CCSS:

, RI.4.1

...

NGSS:

5-LS2-1

, 3-LS2-1

, 2-LS4-1

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Force and Motion Reading Passages Worksheets Activities 3rd 4th Grades Science

Created by

General Science, Informational Text, Science

Force and Motion is an engaging, fun-filled unit that lets students explore the fascinating world of physics! This unit covers topics such as friction, gravity, mass, magnetism, electromagnetism, and Newton’s Laws of Motion. Students will explore the science behind forces and motions through reading passages, comprehension activities, and vocabulary. Students will learn about Sir Isaac Newton, the mastermind behind the Laws of Motion, and Elijah McCoy, who invented the first automatic lubricato

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

NGSS:

3-PS2-3

, 5-PS2-1

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark

Created by

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

Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

, RI.3.7

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Reading Comprehension Passage

Created by

Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physics

This easy to read, one page passage about heat transfer:defines heat as the transfer, or movement, of thermal energydescribes thermal energyexplains 3 different ways heat can move: radiation, conduction, and convection (with examples of each)It includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a compa

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RI.4.4

Biology, Informational Text, Science

, RI.5.10

, RI.6.10

...

NGSS:

5-PS1-3

, MS-PS3-3

, 4-PS3-2

Also included in: Heat Transfer and Thermal Energy Unit Bundle of 6 Science Lessons

Animal and Plant Cells + Organelles Read and Apply + Quiz {NGSS MS-LS1-2}

Created by

Smith Science and Lit

Check out the digital version of this product here:Animal and Plant Cell Read and Apply DIGITAL versionAligns with NGSS MS-LS1-2: Modeling structure AND function of cells and their parts. NOW Includes a 10 question quiz that students can take on a device via Google Classroom, TpT Easel, or it can be printed out to take paper/pencil!This activity includes reading comprehension as well as an interactive activity! As a middle school teacher, I see more and more students that have a terribly difficu

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Centers

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.5.2

, RI.5.3

, RI.5.7

, RI.5.9

...

NGSS:

MS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-1

, MS-LS1-6

Also included in: C. Haynes Custom Bundle

Three Branches of Government Activities Project Worksheets Flip Book 3 Branches

Created by

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

Our Three Branches of Government activity pack is sure to be a hit! With this fun activity pack, you’ll get reading passages that come in three levels so you can easily meet each student’s individual reading level. There are colorful vocabulary posters and an easy-to-assemble flip book included in this pack too.With information about:Three Branches of Government The PreambleThe Executive BranchThe Legislative BranchThe Judicial BranchGo Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

, RI.3.7

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Writing of the US Constitution: Constitution Day Activities Passages & Flip Book

Created by

Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text, U.S. History

The Writing of the U.S. Constitution: Constitution Day Activities & Flip Book.Students will love learning all about the Writing of the U.S. Constitution with this fun activity pack, with reading passages, comprehension questions, vocabulary posters, and a flipbook! A perfect way to celebrate Constitution Day on September 17!Go Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A Digital Version of this unit for Google Classroom is available here.What's Inside:✔Articles of Confederation

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

, RI.3.10

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Social Studies Bundle Curriculum Full Year American History Units

Animal Adaptations Reading Passages Worksheets Activities Project 3rd 4th Grade

Created by

Environment, General Science, Informational Text

This Animal Adaptations complete unit has reading passages, activities, and vocabulary to teach about physical adaptations, behavioral adaptations, instincts, learned behaviors, and types of camouflage. You’ll be able to differentiate for all students with reading passages with three levels of difficulty.This unit includes reading passages, hands-on activities, a pacing guide, video links, vocabulary posters, a review guide, exit slips, a unit test, and more! With Information About:Animal Adapta

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

, RI.4.1

...

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

, 5-LS2-1

, 3-LS2-1

, 3-LS4-3

, 5-ESS3-1

...

Also included in: 3rd 4th Grade Science Curriculum Bundle Full Year Ecosystems Animals Habitats

Animal Adaptations Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Anatomy, Biology, Informational Text

This easy to read, one page passage defines animal adaptations as features that help animals survive. It breaks down adaptations into: physical adaptations - body parts, camouflage, mimicry, and chemical defensesbehavioral adaptations - learned (like hunting) and instinctive or innate (like migration and hibernation)This download includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrat

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.4.4

, RI.5.10

, RI.6.10

...

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

, MS-LS1-4

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Ancient Egypt Activities Reading Passages Unit Worksheets Map Egyptian Pyramids

Created by

Ancient History, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

Take a step back in time to Ancient Egypt with these Ancient Egypt activities that students will love! This unit has reading passages about the Nile River, geography of Egypt, pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, daily life, and much more. This unit has everything you need including reading passages, activities, a pacing guide, vocabulary posters, map, timeline, comprehension questions, a test, and more! Inside you'll find information about:A Great CivilizationThe Nile River Nile DeltaA Tough Life

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

Also included in: Ancient Civilizations: Egypt China Greece Rome Comprehension Passages Worksheets

Informational Text Features Task Cards- Print & Digital with Audio Support

Created by

Rachel Lynette

These 32 informational text (nonfiction) multiple choice cards (print or digital) help your students understand the different types of text features such as index, glossary, bold print, diagrams, maps, captions etc. A student answer sheet and answer key is also provided so students can check their work. The multiple-choice format makes these cards great for assessment and test prep. Use at centers, in pairs or small groups or with your entire class using a game like Scoot. PRINT SET INCLUDES:Di

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

RI.2.5

, RI.3.5

Also included in: English Language Arts Task Cards - Great for ELA Centers Reading Comprehension

Nonfiction Text Features Assessment or Worksheet in Print and Digital

Created by

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading

Use this nonfiction text features assessment with your upper elementary students. Being able to identify and use text features is essential to reading and comprehending informational texts. Have your students show what they know with this informational text feature assessment. It consists of four pages. I have always used this resource as an end-of-unit assessment, but you can also use it as part of large group or small group lesson, or as a practice worksheet.This nonfiction text feature resour

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.5

, RI.4.5

Also included in: Nonfiction Text Features BUNDLE: Worksheets, Posters, Activities

The Solar System Planets Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Astronomy, Informational Text, Physics

This easy to read, one page passage about the solar system describes the 8 planets that orbit our sun in language your students will understand! It explores characteristics of:MercuryVenusEarthMarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptuneThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. It includes color and black line illustrations to accommodate black and white printing. The passage also has a companion YouT

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.3.4

, RI.3.10

, RI.4.4

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Light Energy Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physics

This easy to understand, one page passage explains what light energy is and how it moves. It describes concepts like electromagnetic waves, the speed of light, reflection, and refraction. The passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included for your convenience. The passage also has a companion YouTube video. Show the video before or after reading the p

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RI.4.4

, RI.5.10

, RI.6.10

...

NGSS:

4-PS4-2

, MS-PS4-2

, 4-PS3-2

Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

States of Matter Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL

Created by

Basic Principles, Informational Text, Physical Science

This easy to read, one page passage about states of matter explains:the 3 states of matter including solid, liquid, and gashow matter can change from one state to another properties we use to determine which state matter is in like shape, mass, and volumeThe passage comes with 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. Color and black line illustrations are included to accommodate black and white printing.The p

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

RI.3.4

, RI.3.10

, RI.4.4

...

NGSS:

MS-PS3-4

, MS-PS1-4

, 5-PS1-2

Also included in: Geeta's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle

Nonfiction Text Structures Assessment or Worksheet in Print and Digital

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