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Writing-essays Common Core RST.6-8.1 resources under $5
Close Reading: Genetic Testing
Students will be actively engaged reading about the topic of genetic testing. Paired with a science unit about genetics, this activity will work to bring literacy into your science classroom. It could also be used independently in your language arts classroom.Students will be tasked with closely reading and annotating three articles relating to the topic. (links to articles and a short synopsis of each are included). Students will then pull evidence directly from the articles that support or
Grades:
7th - 9th
CCSS:
All About Earth Day: Nonfiction Article with Multiple Choice and Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around Earth Day! This product includes an informative passage detailing the history of Earth Day and its importance. Also included are engaging multiple choice questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them to analyze human impact on our environment. Perfect for accompanying your lessons on ecosystems, habita
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
All About Oceans: Nonfiction Article with Multiple Choice and Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around the fascinating ocean ecosystem! This product includes an informative passage detailing characteristics of each of the different ocean zones as well as adaptations for survival. Also included are engaging multiple choice questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them to compare and contrast the adaptatio
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
All About Savannahs: Nonfiction Article with Multiple Choice and Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around the fascinating savannah ecosystem! This product includes an informative passage detailing characteristics of savannahs as well as physical and behavioral adaptations for survival. Also included are engaging multiple choice questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them to analyze the adaptations needed
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
All About Deserts: Nonfiction Article with Multiple Choice and Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around the fascinating desert ecosystem! This product includes an informative article detailing characteristics of deserts as well as adaptations for survival, accompanied by engaging multiple choice questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them to analyze the adaptations that help desert animals survive. Perf
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
4.LS.1 Exploring Plant and Animal Structures: Nonfiction Article Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around life science! This product includes an informative passage detailing the many plant and animal structures and their role in their survival, growth, and reproduction. Also included are engaging short answer questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that meets writing and science standards. Perfect for accompanying your
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Earth Day Reduce Reuse Recycle: Nonfiction Article Short Answer Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around reducing, reusing, and recycling! This product includes an informative passage detailing the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling as well as ways kids can make small changes at home to help our environment. Also included are engaging short answer questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them t
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in:Â Earth Day Reading Comprehension Bundle
Cause/Effect - Science - Write On (Climate Change)
Students often misunderstand the relationship between cause and effect when reading a text unless the two words appear on the same line. They seem to have difficulty digging out information and applying it as a cause (what makes something happen) or effect (the results of something happening). This unit should give them some practice in telling one from the other.
CONTENTS:
READING SELECTION
This handout can be distributed to the students as the basis for their outlining and writing practic
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Storms and Natural Disasters Research Project
This digital product provides the introductory handout for a research essay and presentation project on storms and/or natural disasters. The activity can be done as a group or independent project. When completed students will have a finished essay about the natural disaster or storm and a disaster preparation and safety publication of choice to share with a wider audience.
Includes due date timeline for all aspects of the project to help keep students on task and support those who need help wi
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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