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English language arts Common Core RST.6-8.2 handouts
Writing Summaries - Posters & Sentence Starters for Fiction & Nonfiction Texts
Give your students support in writing summaries of fiction and non-fiction texts! This resource will help English Language Learners and other students write good summaries of both fiction and non-fiction texts by offering organizational frameworks and sentence starters for fiction and non-fiction summaries. The organizational frameworks show what kind of information should be included when writing a summary. The sentence starters offer a variety of writing prompts that students can use to wri
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5th - 8th
Narrative Writing Checklist - FREE - Primary Exploration - Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
FREE Narrative Writing Checklist serves as a wonderful reminder for students to check their work! The checklist walks students through the editing process to ensure that they are submitting their best work! This is a great addition to a writing center or narrative writing booklet. In my classroom, I use this narrative writing checklist along with Primary Narrative Writing and Book Cover Assessment. This Narrative Writing Booklet is a step-by-step student work booklet that teaches students to suc
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PreK - 8th
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Current Event Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) Graphic Organizer
Claim Evidence Reasoning or C.E.R. charts are great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. This is a generic template used for current events that applies to your content. Anytime I see an interesting article that applies to what we are learning, this is my Go-To template!This product includes:-Claim Evidence Reasoning Graphic Organizer-CER Teacher Tips/DirectionsThank you for ta
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ecosystems Reading and Writing Activities NGSS Life Science
This middle school science resource includes a 3-page non-fiction reading for an ecosystem unit, written at three reading levels. Topics include: biotic and abiotic factors, energy flow in ecosystems, ecological relationships, and more! Includes graphic organizers and student worksheets for use with Google Docs™, Google Slides™, and pdf formats. Supports NGSS Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy & Dynamics standard MS LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy am
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS2-3
Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Word Document Bundle
This collection of reading passages are perfect for teachers who want to focus on science, while keeping it fun at the same time. Comprehension articles are highly interesting and have a range of questions that follow.Diagrams and other science graphics help explain what is being discussed.Science Reading Comprehension: This collection of science comprehension lessons are perfect for teachers who want to focus on reading, while keeping it fun at the same time. Comprehension passages and question
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5th - 7th
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Science of Caramelization Article w/ Questions [Chemical Reactions & Changes]
Let's read to learn! This multi-page science article explains how sugar transforms into caramelization and the science that occurs during the caramelization process. Comprehension SkillsThe questions are a combination of comprehension and application skills. You may not have expertise in the science topic, but between the video, articles, and answer key, any teacher could use this content in their class. ____________________________________________Product NotesYou will receive access to a folder
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6th - 11th
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MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, HS-PS1-2
Science Reading/Sub Plans: Amazing Ways A.I. Will Change Medicine
This is an excellent activity for when you need a substitute or can be used to introduce the topic of advancements in science using artificial intelligence! This completely editable google doc allows you to alter the article to include information you cover in your class or give as-is to students! There are 7 questions included along with an answer key.Students will learn about how scientists use AI to help with advancements in medicine in the areas of early detection, tailored treatments based
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6th - 12th
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages Human Body Systems Word Document
Generate new interest in life science by using these reading passages. These comprehension resources are full of color and fun topics.Inspire your students to improve their science knowledge knowing that most of the work is already done for you.Titles include:Skeletal and Muscular Systems, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems, Nervous System, Digestive System, Reproductive System.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There
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5th - 7th
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Life Science Reading Comprehension Plant Parts and Ecosystems Word Document
Add this effective set of life science passages to your curriculum today! Practice reading with various types of comprehension questions.Science topics are highly interesting. Diagrams help explain the comprehension.Titles include:Classification of Organisms, Function of Plant Parts, Reproduction in Plants, Invertebrates, Vertebrates, Earth's Biomes, Ecosystems.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and g
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5th - 7th
The Science Behind Kimchi: Fermentation and Microbes | Leveled, Questions, & Key
Let's read to learn! This multi-page science article explains the historical context of kimchi and the science that occurs during the fermentation process. There are two levels of the text included. The Science:Explanation of osmosis and briningDeep dive into fermentationSupportive graphicsWe often refer to our articles as anchor readings, as they are a resource intended for both students and teachers. They provide a brief history of the food, explain key concepts in detail and summarize finding
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6th - 11th
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Science Reading Passage--Solar Eclipse Phenomenon
Are you looking to increase literacy in your science classroom? Try these engaging reading passages! Science and Language Arts teachers will both see the value in this informational text.---------------------These Passages include information about:☀️ How a Solar Eclipse event occurs☀️ Information about the Corona visible during an eclipse☀️ Cultural significance of Solar Eclipse events---------------------Two Differentiated Texts Included:⭐ One-page reading passage on an 10th grade reading leve
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7th - 11th
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Eating Bugs Listening Graphic Organizer
Smologies is a kid and school friendly version of the ologies podcast series about a variety of science topics. This graphic organizer helps to ignite background knowledge, address key vocabulary, and record learning. The slides have step-by-step directions to walk through the podcast information and for students to record the vocabulary.The large template icon allows you to make a copy of the slides and adjust as needed. The student graphic organizer is located on the final page. The podcast li
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6th - 9th
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Unit for reading/teaching Way of the Hive by Jay Hosler
This 5-8 day unit helps scaffold learning for Jay Hosler's graphic novel The Way of the Hive, which follows a honeybee through her lifecycle. This unit can be used in a middle school science class, or an English class. The graphic novel can be read by middle schoolers up to college students. The questions provided prompt careful, close reading, which can help students practice for testing, but also to ensure they understand the concepts covered in this well-researched book by an acclaimed sci
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7th - 10th
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Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages Word Document Bundle Cells Genetics
Involve more life science into your week with this reading passages bundle. Full of colorful articles, comprehension questions vary in difficulty and style.Whether you need extra holiday materials, fun homework, sub plans or want to include more science in your classroom, try this reading comprehension bundle today!Science Reading Comprehension Outline:The bundle contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson i
Genotype & Phenotype Science Articles | Leveled, Questions, & Key
Let's read to learn! This multi-page science article explains the historical context of apple varieties and the science that occurs during the growing process. There are two levels of the text included. The Science:Explanation of genes and Punnett squaresDeep dive into genotypes and phenotypesSupportive graphicsComprehension SkillsThe questions are a combination of comprehension and application skills. You may not have expertise in the science topic, but between the video, articles, and answer k
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6th - 11th
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Grade 5 and 6 Earth Science Reading Comprehension Passages Word Document Bundle
If you are looking for earth science reading you have come to the right place. These comprehension resources are CCSS aligned with passages and questions and perfected for Grades 5-6.Generate interest in science while knowing most of the work is done for you with these comprehension passages.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:The bundle contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS aligned. Feel fre
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5th - 7th
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Why is the Sky Blue, not Purple? Reading Comprehension Passage & STEM Project
This Reading Comprehension passage and Stem Activity package combines close reading of a science informational text along with a STEM project to reinforce the reading. The passage uses text based questions which require evidence based answers to help develop close reading skills. Answer key is included. You can use this package in a number of ways:• As a stand-alone unit for the entire class• As supplemental material for students who finish a task early• As a package for a substitute teacher
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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4-PS3-4
, MS-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-2
, 4-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-3
Earth Science Reading Comprehension Weather and Solar System Word Document
Using these effective reading comprehension passages will help improve your students' understanding of earth science. Articles come with various styles of question and interesting articles.Feel free to use this science comprehension pack knowing most of the work is already done for you.Titles include:Earth Moon and Sun, Weather Measurement Causes and Changes, Classification of the Sun and Other Stars, Inner and Outer Solar System.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passag
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5th - 7th
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The Lightning Thief - The Hero's Journey - Hero Archetype - Infographic
Students need background knowledge to comprehend the novels of the EngageNY modules. Infographic Background Briefs are 1-page documents that serve as an anchor text. In visuals, they present the MOST important information students need to understand about the context of the novel. Introduce the Infographic Background Brief in the beginning of the unit, engage students in close reading of its parts, and use the brief to identify companion texts for students to read and deepen their knowledge of t
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6th - 8th
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Earth Science Reading Comprehension Plate Tectonics and Rock Cycle Word Document
Lighten your workload with these easy-to-use earth science reading passages. Practice comprehension with colorful articles and a range of questions.With science questions and comprehension articles based on CCSS standards, feel at ease with the knowledge that nearly all of the work will be done for you.Titles include:Plate Tectonics, Rock Cycle Erosion and Deposition, Properties of Rocks and Minerals, Geological Time.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially
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5th - 7th
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Growth and Development of Organisms #1 Science CER Reading/Writing Prompt
As current science teaching practices and ELA teaching practices continue to evolve, teachers are encouraged to incorporate more nonfiction text into classroom practice. This short nonfiction text is based on current news.This CER document provides a vehicle for nonfiction text reading analyzed through the lens of Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning. We want our students reading more science and constructing arguments in a scientific manner. This text can be used as a bell ringer, included in a sub
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6th - 12th
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MS-LS1-5
Cheesemaking: Chemical Reactions & Intermolecular Forces Articles w/ Questions
This 20 page science article explains the historical context of cheese and the science that occurs during the cheesemaking process. Chapters include components in milk, casein proteins and coagulation, methods of curd formation, aging, and types of cheeses.We often refer to our articles as anchor readings, as they are a resource intended for both students and teachers. They provide a brief history of the food, explain key concepts in detail and summarize findings from peer-reviewed science resea
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6th - 11th
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Earth Science Reading Word Document Ocean Exploration and Natural Resources
Analyze your students' understanding of earth science with this effective reading pack. With interesting passages, CCSS aligned comprehension questions and topics.This science reading set should be a valuable addition to any classroom.Titles include:Natural Resources, Ocean Exploration, Ocean Resources.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson is CCSS alig
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5th - 7th
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Close Reading How-To Lesson with Checklist Handout
What's Included?This product is an introduction to close reading and annotation activities designed for grades 4-9. It contains the following materials:a deck of slides that introduce how to conduct a close reading of a text as well as annotation or markup of a documenta close reading annotation checklist handout Teachers who are just beginning to teach close reading to lower grades will benefit from pre-made slides that briefly outline the steps involved in close reading. The checklist handout
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4th - 9th
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English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
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