55 results
Critical thinking reading strategies Common Core RST.6-8.4 resources
Sponsored
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Novel Study Activities Comprehension Questions
Your students will be inspired as they read about William Kamkwamba's persistence in The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Young Reader's Edition.) This COMPLETE STUDY UNIT incorporates NONFICTION READING PROMPTS, VOCABULARY, GEOGRAPHY, AND TEXT ANALYSIS.✏️ Turn this book into a reading unit that blends with Science, Social Studies, and Geography. The nonfiction reading responses provide background knowledge for you and your students about Malawi, climate, and windmills.✅ Included for teachers:30-pa
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
Great Minds in Science - 19 Science Sub Plans BUNDLE | Print & Distance Learning
Updated for distance learning. This science article / sub plan comes in two versions (with answer key): 1) easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides for paperless online learning. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides. When we teach science, the important scientific figures behind the science are only mentioned in a cursory way. My Great Minds in Science Series of 19 ARTICLES functions to enliven and deepen the understanding of the people behind the discoveri
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
Connotative, Figurative, & Technical Meaning-Task Cards
This unit provides the definition of Figurative, Connotative, and Technical meaning as well as provides task cards for students to practice determining the figurative, connotative, and technical meanings of words and phrases. The students must analyze and critique word choices and how they impact meaning and tone in the sentence.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
The Internet No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, Cyber Criminal Activity
This lesson introduces students to how the internet works and how it is used to transfer information. This also goes over the great important of staying safe online by not giving out your personal information and staying on secure sites. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school.
Key Terms include:
- computer network
- internet
- LAN
- WAN
- World Wide Web
- Viruses
- Social Media
All the documents can be found within the zip file. The Cyber Criminal Activity works the
Grades:
5th - 10th, Higher Education
The Outer Planets No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Pluto Debate
This lesson goes over how our gas giant planets were discovered, our estimates of how many moons each has, and unique features of each planet. The ending of this lesson explains how our once ninth planet Pluto is now categorized as a dwarf planet. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include
- Gas Giants
- Jupiter's Great Red Spot
- Saturn's Rin
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
Text Coding Bookmarks
I have created 44 different bookmarks - 24 different colorful bookmarks and 20 different black and white bookmarks. Each bookmark has text coding symbols and language as well as whimsical designs. If you print them on cardstock and laminate them, they will last!You Might Like These Turn-and-Talk BookmarksFollow Me on FacebookFollow Me on PinterestFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on TwitterFollow Me on Teachers Pay TeachersEnjoy!
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
Phases of the Moon
A guide to teaching and learning the phases of the moon!Phases of the moon sometimes can be intimidating to teach and confusing for students to learn, but this activity packet takes all the stress away from both teacher and student! Use the handouts as a stand-alone teaching tool or as a supplement to your Earth & Space unit.12 student worksheets- includes informational article with reading comprehension questions, phases of the moon sequencing, matching, predicting, identifying, labeling an
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 8th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS1-1
Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
Weather Instruments - Meteorology - Middle School Reading Comprehension
Teach meteorology with a Weather Instruments Lesson. Unveil the power of Doppler radar, the view from weather satellites, and other essential weather tools that propel the science of weather forecasting forward. Empower learners with knowledge that reaches far beyond the classroom, igniting curiosity and cultivating a lifelong appreciation for the technological wonders that enrich our understanding of weather dynamics. Watch the preview video here!----------------- Click here for tips and pictur
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
Types:
CCSS:
Greek and Latin Root Words Unit: Numbers Topic: One
Root words are the key to vocabulary and reading comprehension! When students learn root words it becomes much easier for them to break down the meaning of challenging vocabulary words and the meaning in the text.This resource covers 3 root words meaning "one": mono, uni, and sol.Created for grades 5-9, but applicable to other grade levels as well.There are 4 items in this file:A teacher guide to using these materials including ideas for use and helpful prompting questionsA EDITABLE 4 page stude
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
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
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
Forensics in the Classroom: A Unit for Middle Schools
This printable unit includes Teacher notes, printable Information cards for centers, and printable student sheets so they can build a Case File as the work. Also included is a complete shopping list for materials, as well as supplementary activities to take forensics into your language and drama curriculum. Students will use inquiry skills to explore real forensic techniques, working collaboratively to solve a fictional crime.
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Flight of Knowledge - A Digital Odyssey of Discovery and Learning
Embark on an educational odyssey with "Flight of Knowledge - A Digital Odyssey of Discovery and Learning."Designed to captivate middle school students and invigorate your teaching experience. These lessons are not just a curriculum; they're an invitation to unlock the extraordinary potential within your classroom.Engaging lessons on digital literacy, public speaking, active listening, and creative writing — all taught through the lens of fascinating "fun facts" that students will love.Here's wha
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Daily Mind Builders: Social Studies - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 137-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing social studies themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essent
Grades:
5th - 12th
Types:
STRANGE CONCOCTION - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This investigation presents an opportunity for students to develop a reasonable procedure for testing the effect unknown liquids have on an unknown semi-solid (slime). Students should be cautioned about making any assumptions about the materials with which they will work. It is also critical that they make and record accurate observations and d
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Water and Nitrogen Cycle Lesson
This power point goes over the water cycle and defines terms such as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. It also has plenty of diagrams and goes through the passage a drop of water would take through the water cycle.
The second part of this power point goes through the Nitrogen Cycle as it starts though the air, is consumed by bacteria, and enters the plant life. There is also plenty of diagrams and pictures to help the younger audiences.
The terms included in this presentation are:
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 10th, Higher Education
Developing Critical Thinking through Science Book 2 (Grades 4-8)
313-page printable ebook of easy-to-use activities to teach physical science and develop scientific thinking for grades 4-8! The fun, hands-on physical science lessons/experiments in this book teach science principles found in state and national science standards. Students also learn and practice critical thinking through the application of the scientific method of investigation. Each activity is a 10- to 30-minute guided experiment in which students are prompted to verbalize their step-by-step
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
Space Exploration Reading Passage and Comprehension Questions The Golden Record
Supplement your SCIENCE lessons with this nonfiction passage about NASA's Voyager Spacecrafts and The Golden Record. Or, use it as an INFORMATIONAL reading passage for ELA. For either purpose, you will increase your students' Earth Science literacy and reading comprehension. This informational text, in PDF and digital forms, will provide background knowledge about NASA's mission to explore the outer solar system. Perfect for a substitute because you can just print and go, or assign it digital
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
CREATING A FORENSIC STANDARD - A DESIGN BRIEF
This challenge is one in a series of investigations that concentrates on forensic science and the process skills associated with pursuing such inquiries. This challenge will help students understand how and why scientists establish standards, as these benchmarks can be used to evaluate new information or predict the outcome of new investigations. Students should be made aware that accurate measurements are critical, and that averaging data is a necessity. This challenge can also be used to evalu
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Forensic Science Design Briefs
Hexagonal Thinking Assessment - Genetics Unit
Want students to think deeper and make connections? This resource requires students to engage in higher-order thinking by connecting concepts in the field of genetics. Great formative or summative assessment!Covers concepts such as: -Mitosis-Meiosis-Alleles-Genesand so much more!Includes blank templates for additional words and an example!
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Riding Freedom Western Text Coding Bookmarks for Reading Comprehension
I have created 16 different bookmarks - 8 different colorful bookmarks and 8 different black and white bookmarks. Each bookmark has text coding symbols and language as well as whimsical, cowboy and cowgirl designs. If you print them on cardstock and laminate them, they will last!You Might Like These Text Coding BookmarksFollow Me on FacebookFollow Me on PinterestFollow Me on InstagramFollow Me on TwitterFollow Me on Teachers Pay TeachersEnjoy!
Grades:
4th - 6th
Types:
Also included in: Riding Freedom Book Clubs Literature Circles BUNDLE
ELA Assessment Grades 6-9 Test #1
ELA Reading AssessmentGrade Levels 6 - 9 Middle School Test #1 30 Pages4 Passages to read (Teacher Appreciation Day, Filibusters, Poetry: Snow Geese and Winter Tree, Water Cycle with charts) and analyze plus one section on language skills that does not require a passage. Includes several written responses.Passages are shorter in this assessment, but standards are more difficult and require more thought75 Questions/AnswersAll ELA Standards AddressedOur GoalsTo provide high quality materialTo alig
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
Also included in: Bundled ELA Assessment Grades 6-9 Tests #1 & #2
Black Holes Astronomy Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions
Supplement your SCIENCE lessons with this nonfiction passage about BLACK HOLES, or use it as an informational passage for ELA. Increase your students' Astronomy literacy and reading comprehension. This informational text, in either PDF or digital forms, will provide a deeper understanding of stars and will help your students learn more about outer space. Perfect for a substitute because you can just print and go, or assign it digitally.A CROSSWORD PUZZLE for important vocabulary words is also
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Food Chains and Energy Cycles Lesson
This Power Point goes over the energy cycle in ecosystems. It defines producers, photosynthesis, consumers, decomposers, food webs, food chains. It also contains examples of those items to help the students comprehend the definitions. I have successfully used this from third grade students and even up to some post-secondary course.
This resource includes and explains the terms:
photosynthesis
producers
consumers
decomposers
herbivores
carnivores
omnivores
scavengers
food chain
food web
Both
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Showing 1-24 of 55 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands