1,117 results
Middle school informational text guided reading books under $5
Holocaust of World War II Close Reading Comprehension | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A World War 2 close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Holocaust, where over six million Jewish people were murdered during World War II. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn the key facts about the Holocaust whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â 30 Nonfiction Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Who Was Dr. Seuss? - Reading Comprehension Packet
This comprehension packet is full of a variety of questions about the biography Who Was Dr. Seuss? by Janet B. Pascal. There are 50 questions in various formats. This file includes:
- Who Was Dr. Seuss? - book level information
- Readability stats of the packet
- Common Core State Standards
- 9 student pages directly aligned to the biography
- 9 answer key pages
Need Who Was? final project ideas? Check these out!
*BUNDLE* Who Was Biography Series Final Projects - Fill-in Graphic Organizers
Who
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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
Also included in:Â Hispanic Culture 20 Readings: Holidays, Bios & Travel @50% off! (In English)
Fountas and Pinnell Text Level Descriptors & Book Recommendations (J-Z)
Includes:
Description of leveled text (J through Z, which TYPICALLY reaches grades 2-6)
List of fiction and nonfiction text at each level
Helpful Fountas and Pinnell resources - websites for searching levels of many novels
I use these as a handout at conferences. Rather than informing parents that their child reads at a certain letter, explain the type of text and supply parents with possible titles for their children to read at home.
I use these as a reference as well when recommending boo
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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:Â Fall Holidays Spanish Reading Bundle: TOP 5 Lecturas @35% OFF!
Nonfiction Main Idea + Detail Passages - RI 5.2 (Digital version included)
Determining the main idea of nonfiction texts (RI 5.2) is always a struggle for my 5th graders. In order to practice this skill, I typed up five different short passages about important leaders during the Civil Rights movement. We focus on Main Idea of a nonfiction text while reading "Promises to Keep" by Sharon Robinson, so I wanted passages that would pair well with the text we are already reading. What is included?-5 different passages focusing on important individuals from the Civil Rights m
Grades:
4th - 6th
Treaty of Paris Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An American War of Independence close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch surrounding the end of the American Revolutionary War and the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the end of the war and the treaty whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Bundle of 101 Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Comprehension Questions/Literacy Activities: What Was the Holocaust? No Prep
This book study is meant to be used with What was the Holocaust? By Gail Herman. The pages of your choice can be copied and stapled together. We also 3-hole punch the packet to be stored in the students’ 3-ringed binders.The main idea page can be used for any chapter and can also be used for more than one chapter. We partner our students to share a book and work together to complete the activities. You can also use this product as a literacy center. It would also work great as an independent pro
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in:Â What Was/Who Was Bundle: Tuskegee Airmen, Anne Frank, Holocaust, D-Day
Amanda Gorman Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the National Youth Poet Laureate and reader of 'The Hill We Climb' during the Inauguration of Joe Biden, Amanda Gorman. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the inspirational poet whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Amanda Gorman Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Transatlantic Slave Trade Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the slave trade whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions about the textAn exte
Grades:
5th - 6th
World War I Close Reading Comprehension Activity Book | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A First World War close reading activity book with six reading passages that timeline the war. Each worksheet has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a wordsearch activity and a crossword puzzle. The NO PREP reading comprehension activities are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about key areas of World War 1 whilst developing their comprehension skills.This book contains the following close reading activities:1
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â World War I & World War II Close Reading Book Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Epic of Gilgamesh Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the ancient king of the city of Uruk in Mesopotamia and the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient poem believed to be the oldest story ever written. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about Ancient History whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resour
Grades:
5th - 6th
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
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Julius Caesar Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous ruler from Ancient Rome, Julius Caesar. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous Roman leader whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar que
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â 30 Nonfiction Close Reading Comprehension Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Children of the Industrial Revolution Close Reading Activity | 5th & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the children of the industrial revolution. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the time period whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with ten questionsTwo grammar questions about the
Grades:
5th - 6th
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.
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Hispanic Culture Bundle: TOP 5 Readings at 30% off! (English Version)
Martin Luther King Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the American civil rights activist, Martin Luther King. The NO PREP informational text activity is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade for MLK Day or for Black History Month. Students will learn key facts about the famous civil rights activist whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA compre
Grades:
5th - 6th
Nonfiction Graphic Organizers
Graphic Organizers are a great way to promote improved reading comprehension through closer reading of texts. These are perfect for teacher led instruction, group, or independent work. This set includes a variety of organizers such as:
Nonfiction Text Features
Nonfiction Text Investigation sheet – Perfect for Science Weekly Reader articles
Fact Files – A fun way to write down important information
Context Clues
Cause and Effect
Timeline
KWL
Main Idea and Details #1
Main Idea and Details
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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
Picture Book Mentor Text List for Upper Grade - VOL. 1
Behold! A complete list of picture books to use as mentor texts in your upper grade classroom!I love reading picture books with my fifth graders. Not only do we share a good story, but students are also motivated to try new strategies in their own writing. From character development to figurative language to dialog to mechanics, we learn so much from the amazing books that we read aloud in class. "By using mentor texts, the reader can virtually position him-or herself to sit beside the author an
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Picture Book Mentor Text Resources - Growing Bundle!
Labor Day Reading Passage and Activities Gr. 3-6
A nonfiction Reading passage about Labor Day for Grades 3-6.
Packet includes:
-nonfiction reading passage
-comprehension questions
-vocabulary worksheet using context clues
-written response
Great for guided reading, centers, or independent work.
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Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Frida Kahlo Close Reading Comprehension Activity | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions, an extension task, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the life of famous Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous artist whilst working on their comprehension skills.Included in this PDF printable resource:An informational textA comprehension activity with eight questionsTwo grammar questions
Grades:
5th - 6th
Also included in:Â Famous Artists Bundle of Close Reading Activities | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
American Revolutionary War Close Reading Comprehension Book | 5th & 6th Grade
An American Revolutionary War close reading activity book with six reading passages that timeline the war. Each activity has an informational text with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task, crossword puzzle and wordsearch activity. The NO PREP reading comprehension worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about key areas of the War of Independence whilst developing their comprehension skills.This book contains the followi
Grades:
5th - 6th
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