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High school informational text guided reading books under $5
Alebrijes Mexican Folk Art: Cultural Reading (English version) SUB PLAN
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that describes the history of Alebrijes, a Mexican Folk Art Tradition begun in the 1930s by Pedro Linares. It discusses the various materials used to create these fantastical animals as well as the importance of the Oaxaca region in Mexican Art. Also included is a paragraph on the annual parade of Alebrijes in Mexico City as well as a similar type of art created by the local indigenous Zapotec people made from the copal tree.~A worksheet with 10 reading compr
Grades:
6th - 10th
Latin Music: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango, Cueca (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A 1.5 page reading that discusses the culture and history of five Latin dance styles: Mariachi, Salsa, Flamenco, Tango and Cueca. The reading also includes some Spanish vocabulary in a glossary up top and 15 true/false readings comprehension questions. ~Answer key. Note: This reading is in English and is ideal for beginner Spanish students, as a Sub Plan or for hispanic heritage! I also offer similar readings in Spanish in my store.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
Hispanic Heritage Month Spanish Reading: Mes de la Herencia Hispana Lectura
This 3-page file includes:~A Spanish reading about Hispanic Heritage Month: its history, how it is celebrated and its significance. It also discusses the differences between the terms Spanish, Hispanic and Latino. This reading includes a full glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 8 reading comprehension questions based on the reading. ~Answer key. Level: Spanish 2 (in present and past tenses)Makes for a great cultural reading for students of Spanish!
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Fall Holidays Spanish Reading Bundle: TOP 5 Lecturas @35% OFF!
Author's Point and Reasons RI.2.8
2nd Grade author's point and reasons in informational texts!
This pack includes five 2nd grade level reading passages and five simplified texts for students reading below grade level that are perfect for comparing and contrasting on standard RI.2.9. The grade level passages fall within the Lexile level range of 710-780, which is the Common Core State Standards expectation for 2nd grade. The simplified and shortened passages are all written at a Lexile level between 380-520. The Lexile level is
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2nd - 12th
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Research Paper Outline
This produce is an outline template designed for student use. This shows students how to use facts, instead of just listing them. I have used this outline with grades 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Level C Main Idea with Picture Symbol Support & Comprehension (Autism / SPED)
Tools is modified with picture symbol text to help support the visual needs of students. This approach works will with Special Education and ELL students to connect the text with specific comprehension skills. This book Focuses on Main Idea & Detail (RI.1.2)
Includes:
- Level C Book with Picture Symbol Text
- Graphic Organizer Visual for Main Idea
- Academic Vocabulary for RI.1.2 with Visual Supports
- Academic Sentence Frames for Main Idea/Detail
Comprehension includes:
– Identifying the
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Grades:
PreK - 12th
Guided Reading: The Declaration of Independence
This guided reading printable and answer key will lead students through the challenging text of The Declaration of Independence. It is set up as a double-sided journal. In one column is the text of the text, and the other column contains questions about the text with space for students to annotate.
The directions refer to a logical, emotional, and ethical appeal handout, which I offer for free in my store. However, students may be able to answer these questions without the handout if they are
Grades:
9th - 12th
Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" Reading Guide
Use this great 3-page reading guide with your students to study the style and symbolism in Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death."
Reading guide begins with a short informational text about tuberculosis, its effects, and its part in the story. Short informational text has 4 comprehension questions after and a prediction activity.
This guide's questions focus on comprehension but also include analysis, symbolism, quotation interpretation, theme study, vocabulary, figurative language, and MORE!!
Grades:
7th - 12th
Gifted Hands Nonfiction Unit
This 28-page complete unit on Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story contains graphic organizers (compare/contrast, persuasive map, etc.), writing assignments, persuasive speech/oral presentations, pre-reading activities, and more. Questions are divided by chapter for ease of implementation. Writing assignments contain mini-rubrics for grading. Brainstorming and motivational activities are included.
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6th - 9th
Patrick Henry’s Speech in the Virginia Convention Annotation w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for Patrick Henry’s famous Speech in the Virginia Convention also known as his “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity
Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to
Grades:
7th - 9th, Higher Education
Selena Quintanilla Biography of Famous Tejano Singer (English Version)
This biography is on Selena Quintanilla who was a very popular Tejano singer. It talks about her early life, career, marriage, influence and early death. Reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions. Perfect for women's history month, or Hispanic heritage!NOTE: This biography is in English, I offer a similar biography in Spanish in my store
Grades:
7th - 10th
MLK "I Have A Dream" Common Core Annotated Text w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream Speech" given at the March on Washington. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos), parallelism, repetition, allusions, themes aligned with the RI2, RI3, RI4, RI5, and RI6 standards from the Common Core State Standards. In addition to the identified figura
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
Monarch Butterflies Migration and Day of the Dead Cultural Reading (English)
This cultural reading discusses the annual Monarch butterfly migration from the US/Canada to Mexico which coincides with the Day of the Dead celebration. It talks about the cultural significance of Monarchs in the pre-Columbian Aztec belief system, how the migration is undertaken and how it ties in with the celebrations.The reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions.Answer key included.Ideal for Hispanic heritage, sub plan or a cultural component to your beginner Spani
Grades:
7th - 10th
Political Parties 2020 Election for Google Slides and PDF Printable
Get ready for the 2020 Presidential Election on Google Classroom! This visual and interactive information text is the perfect resources to teach United States Political Parties. This text has 16 interactive pages with real photos and 16 pages of reading and writing activities. 32 INTERACTIVE PAGES!! Great for all ages with visuals for students with special needs. Made on Google Slides for Distance Learning. **Great for teen and adult special education learners that are able to vote this year!!Th
Grades:
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: 2020 Presidential Election BUNDLE Google Slides and PDF Printable
Introduction to Genetics Reading Comprehension Passages | Literacy Articles
In an age where textbooks are quickly fading away, we here at Strankles believe that there will always be a place for concise, informational texts. So we decided to write our own! This one page literacy article is designed to be used as an introduction OR a review. It is a great addition to any interactive notebook! It has bold key terms and a side bar for students to write questions, annotations, or doodles. You will be amazed at the student thought processes that can transpire in just a bit of
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Middle School/High School Genetics Unit Bundle! BEST VALUE!
Camping Trip Adapted Book (WH Questions)
This interactive book is great to use in a special education classroom for students with (or without) autism. I have found this book to be great for my students that are nonverbal and my students that are visual learners. This product can be used as an independent activity in a task box work system, as a center activity, or even with a small group. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that my students LOVE. If you like this book, check out similar ones I have in my store. Going to the Zoo Adapted B
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Adapted Book Mega Bundle
The Declaration of Independence Common Core Annotated Speech w/Marginal Notes
This resource includes the annotated text and marginal notes for the Declaration of Independence. Reading and annotating informational texts is a critical component of the Common Core State Standards, and analyzing informational texts is a key skill that students will need for college and the jobs of the future. Using the comment feature in Microsoft Word, this resource includes critical commentary and analysis of the figurative and connotative meanings, rhetorical devices (logos, ethos, pathos)
Grades:
6th - 12th
Flamenco Cultural Reading on Spanish Dance (English Version)
This 4-page file includes:~A 2-page reading on flamenco. The reading discusses in detail the origins of this artistic dance form. Each of the three parts receives its own paragraph: the dancing, singing and guitar playing. The reading also mentions some current flamenco artists. The reading is preceded by a detailed list of specialized vocabulary.~A worksheet based on the reading with nine comprehension questions.~Answer key. Here is a link to an amazing performance by Sara Baras to show student
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Grades:
7th - 10th
At The Beach Adapted Book (WH Questions)
This interactive book is great to use in a special education classroom for students with (or without) autism. I have found this book to be great for my students that are nonverbal and my students that are visual learners. This product can be used as an independent activity in a task box work system, as a center activity, or even with a small group. It’s a fun, hands-on activity that my students LOVE. If you like this book, check out similar ones I have in my store. Going to the Zoo Adapted B
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PreK - 12th
Also included in: Adapted Book Mega Bundle
Amazon Rainforest Reading on Geography, Environment, Biodiversity (ENGLISH)
This 3-page file includes:~A reading on the Amazon rainforest. It discusses its location, plant and animal biodiversity, human habitation, European exploration and current problems including the fires of the summer of 2019.~A reading comprehension page with eight questions.~Answer key.Ideal for lessons on Latin American geography, and environmental issues.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Francisco Franco and Spanish Civil War Reading (English Version)
This 3-page file includes:~A reading that includes a brief description of the Spanish Civil War and its after effects. Also included is a biography of Francisco Franco and the role he played. ~A reading comprehension section based on the reading.~Answer key.Makes for a great complement on a Spanish history unit.NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar version in Spanish in my store.
Grades:
9th - 10th
Chupacabra Reading on a Mythical Creature (English Version)
This reading is on the mythical Latin American creature called the Chupacabra. It discusses its history, etymology and possible scientific explanations for its existence.The reading is followed by 8 short answer reading comprehension questions.Answer key included.NOTE: This reading is in English, I also offer a similar reading in Spanish in my store here.
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Legends and Myths Reading Bundle: Top 5 @30% off! (ENGLISH)
38 Who Saw Murder Didn't Call the Police: Kitty Genovese Reading&Questions
After the reading of Wiesel's novel Night, I had my students read an article "Thirty-Eight Who Saw Murder Didn't Call the Police: Kitty Genovese" to annotate and answer questions. The assignment takes minimally 2 days, but could be stretched out further with perhaps a Socratic Seminar or Philosophical Chairs. The questions which accompany the reading align with Night a bit, but can be modified. If not using with novel Night, this lesson could stand alone in between units, lessons or to introd
Grades:
9th - 12th
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