Halloween informational text scaffolded notes

20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates

Created by

These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

Grades:

1st - 10th

Types:

Research, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

W.2.7

, W.2.8

, W.3.7

, W.3.8

, W.4.7

...

Informational Writing Prompts with Paired Passages & Checklists

Created by

Sweet Southern Teaching

This product includes-Two sets of Winter themed paired non-fiction passages (4 passages total Penguins/Polar Bears and Antarctica/The Arctic)-One opinion writing prompt for each paired passage-One informational writing prompt for each paired passage-Interactive notebook glue in sort for informational writing-Informational writing checklist-Informational writing notes layout -Interactive notebook glue in sort for opinion writing-Opinion writing checklist-Opinion writing notes layout-Interactive n

Subjects:

Grammar, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

Coloring Podcast Pages: Podcast Worksheets, Activities, Notes for ANY Episodes!

Created by

Building Book Love

Sometimes lesson planning can be as easy as hitting play-- especially when you have print and go podcast pages! These podcast worksheets can be used with ANY podcast and will keep your students focused and engaged while listening.Using podcasts in the classroom is popular for a reason! Students love them, teachers love them, and they can add an entirely new dimension to your literacy program. There are so many educational podcasts out there that you can find plenty of offerings to pair nicely wi

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Printables, Scaffolded Notes

Also included in: Podcast Unit: Bundled Podcast Worksheets, Listening Activities, Coloring Pages

Primary and Secondary Sources

Created by

Elementary Kels

I created this resource to introduce primary and secondary sources. I have two slides defining each. Then, I have a slide comparing and contrasting first and second hand accounts. I would have students complete the Venn Diagram first, and then show the answers after. Next, I have 11 slides for interactive practice. Students will be presented with various resources and decide whether each one is primary or secondary. They can use whiteboards, hand signals, or turn and talk to show what they

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Social Studies - History

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RI.3.6

, RI.4.6

Text Structure Worksheets Graphic Organizers for Any Nonfiction Book

Created by

The Best Days with Julie Santello

Are you looking for a way to closely examine each text structure in a way that engages your students to critically analyze the text itself? Students will examine each text structure to discover its elements by using the INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK PAGE included in this product. They will then use the GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS to analyze a text to discover the elements for themselves! Click here to FOLLOW ME for all of my newest releases at 1/2 price for 24 hours!Included in this product are:• Cause and Effe

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.6

, RL.5.3

, RL.5.9

, RI.3.8

...

Also included in: Text Structure Notebook Pages, Text Feature Exit Tickets, PBL Poster Project

Texas History FULL YEAR MEGA-BUNDLE!!

Created by

Teaching with Humor

In this Texas History FULL YEAR mega-bundle you will find ALL of my 4th Grade Texas History products. This bundle will take you through the entire school year! Includes Slides & Notes, Interactive Notebooks, Stations, and Unit Tests! All activities are low-prep and easy to implement! This bundle includes these TEKS-aligned Texas History products:1. Slides & NotesPresentation can be used in a teacher-led physical or virtual classroom while students fill in their paper or digital notes!L

Subjects:

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

4th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Emancipation Proclamation Activity | Printable & Digital | Civil War Worksheets

Created by

Literacy in Focus

Everything you need to teach Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation is included in this comprehensive Civil War lesson. Tier-three vocabulary support, guided questioning, summary writing, and an extension activity will ensure student understanding of the Emancipation Proclamation. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included. **This resource is part of the Civil War Activities Unit Bundle. It includes 8 engaging Civil War resources at a 30% discount price! Click here to preview all 8 print

Subjects:

Informational Text, Social Studies - History, U.S. History

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

CCSS:

Also included in: US History Primary Source Analysis BUNDLE | Printable & Digital

Nonfiction Text Structures | Titanic Reading Unit | Cause and Effect | Bundle

Created by

Two Sharp Pencils

This bundle includes a printable and digital version of our Titanic: Nonfiction Text Structures Unit. The Titanic has intrigued people for over 100 years! Use this engaging Titanic unit to teach your students the five common nonfiction text structures (Description, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Order and Sequence, Compare and Contrast). The digital version has been adapted to allow students to complete the activities remotely and interactive videos are included! It's easy to assign thr

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.3

, RI.3.7

, RI.3.9

...

Central Idea Mini Lesson for Informational Text (Middle School) Digital & PDF

Created by

Teaching Intentionally with Savannah Kepley

Central Idea Mini Lesson for Informational TextThis mini lesson will help your students learn what a central idea is and the steps to follow in order to write one. In addition, students will practice writing a central idea statement after reading two short passages and a short informational article. This Product Includes:Google Slides Presentation: 14 colorful and engaging slides that walks the students through the process of writing a central idea statement.Notes: Defines and explains central

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.2

, RI.7.2

, RI.8.2

, CCRA.R.2

Also included in: Central Idea Bundle- Mini Lesson, Activities, Printables (Informational Text)

Newspaper Articles Unit for Alberta PAT Prep

Created by

The Canadian Teacher Couple

This print and go unit has everything you need to get your Grade Six students ready for the newspaper article writing portion of the Alberta Provincial Achievement Test. The activities move through a comprehensive article outline that students can apply to any topic. Students are introduced to the outline paragraph by paragraph with notes, examples, and scaffolded practice. At the end of the unit students will be ready to apply their learning to writing a complete article that hooks the reader’s

Subjects:

Informational Text, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th

Types:

Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes

4th Grade Reading and Language Graphic Organizers for Common Core

Created by

Savvy Scaffolds by Michelle Nelson

Do you need concise, scaffolded instruction for small groups, English learners, and struggling students? This resource integrates all 42 4th Grade ELA Common Core Reading Standards for Literature, Informational Text, and Language Standards into ANY text. No need to reinvent the wheel for your daily lesson planning! Kid-Friendly • Scaffolds for each standard include prerequisite vocabulary, graphic organizers, and consistent visuals cues. • Concise mini-lessons maximize learning. • In-context

Subjects:

Grammar, Informational Text, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.4.1

, RL.4.2

, RL.4.3

, RL.4.4

, RL.4.5

...

Oviparous Animal Reports Amphibians Snakes Reptiles Nonfiction Reading Writing

Created by

Keeping My Kinders Busy

Your kindergarten, first grade and second grade students will have so much fun reading, writing, making books and crafts about five different oviparous animals: the platypus, python, tree frog, Komodo dragon, and newt. These nonfiction materials provide the perfect amount of scaffolding so your students can be successful:reading passages with factsgraphic organizerssentence starterswriting papersmini books5 animal craft templatesThis download has everything you need to teach your students throug

Subjects:

Informational Text, Science, Writing-Expository

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RI.K.1

, RI.K.2

, RI.K.3

, RI.K.4

, RI.K.7

...

Also included in: Animal Reports BUNDLE - Informational Reading and Writing Passages Kindergarten

Making Inferences Introductory Presentation & Student Notes: Print & Digital

Created by

Truscott Teaches

This Making Inferences Introductory Presentation contains 22 slides and 6 reading comprehension practice passages. While following along with the presentation, students will complete the included 7-page Guided Student Notes Packet. Print and Digital versions of the Guided Student Notes are included. The presentation covers How to Make an Inference, a Making Inference Graphic Organizer and 6 Inference Practice Passages. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Download PREVIEW for FREE Inference Activity!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️Looking for mo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.7.1

, RL.8.1

, RL.9-10.1

Also included in: Inference Reading Unit Bundle for Making Inferences: Paper and Digital

BLACKFISH - Print and Go Worksheets for Analysis of the SeaWorld Documentary

Created by

Breathing Space

This two-page worksheet is a comprehensive way to ensure that students are watching the Blackfish documentary with purpose. The documentary explores SeaWorld's treatment of killer whales and interviews past and present employees and orca trainers. This information can then be used for informative or persuasive writing outcomes - I like to create a trial scene where Tilikum is given a voice. Entirely print and go - no preparation needed! These worksheets are also available as part of my DOCUME

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

Central Idea Main Idea Foldable Style Notes and PowerPoint for Middle School

Created by

Mrs Spangler in the Middle

Your middle school students will learn how to determine the central idea in a non-fiction text with 4 easy steps! The differentiated guided notes are leveled and have an option for every learner in your classroom and come with a PowerPoint and an original non-fiction text!In this resource, you'll receive:✅ TWO PowerPoints that show students how to find the central idea in 4 easy steps! One matches the interactive notebook foldable and the other matches the Pixanotes® (interactive guided note

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

Also included in: Central Idea Main Idea Central Message Theme PRINTABLE BUNDLE

Introduction to Cells with Informational Texts, Label a Cell, and Organizers

Created by

Grade 2 Hullabaloo

Are you looking for resources to teach an introduction of cells to your students? Learn about the basics of animal and plant cells with this resource. Label cells and learn the cell parts of plants and animals! Your students will become experts on cells in no time!Included:Seven colorful mini posters about cells (color and black & white)Four informational text passages about cells with bolded vocabulary wordsDiscussion questions for each information text passageAnswer keys for each page of d

Subjects:

Biology, Informational Text

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RI.2.10

, RI.3.10

Citing Text Evidence Printable Unit BUNDLE - Vocab, Notes, Practice, Quiz

Created by

Mrs Spangler in the Middle

Your middle school students will easily learn how to cite textual evidence with this interactive, standards-based printable unit. It includes everything the teacher needs to Teach, Reteach & Enrich based on R.CCR.1 with built-in differentiation!All the work is done! Just make the copies and teach!What's included:TEACH:✅ EDITABLE lesson plans (in bonus file)✅ Day-by-Day Teacher Script (in bonus file)✅ Introduction to the unit (in bonus file) - will need access to YouTube✅ Vocabulary sheets✅ W

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

Holidays and Christmas Around the World - BUNDLE - Printable and Digital!

Created by

Bethany Gardner

Get ready to share the magic of the season with your students this year! Teaching about the rich traditions and customs of Christmas and other holiday celebrations around the world is a powerful way to broaden perspective and maximize engagement in the classroom!“We used this as apart of our Holidays Around the World rotations and I was so pleased with how age-appropriate and engaging the slides and activities were. My students thoroughly enjoyed learning different cultural aspects and I recei

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Holidays/Seasonal, Informational Text

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RI.K.10

, RI.1.1

, RI.1.4

Soil Layers Reading Passage, Notes, and Investigation

Created by

VA SOL Superstars

Teach your elementary learners about soil layers with these fun science activities! ✅ This resource aligns with Virginia third grade science SOL 3.6a "analyze and describe the different components of soil" (verbiage from Essential Skills). What's included:Soil layers color graphic for posting in classroomScaffolded notesSoil Vocabulary (fill-in-the-blank)Reading Passage and Comprehension Check: "Soil, the Wonder Beneath Your Feet"Soil Materials chart, scaffolded notes, and reflection (explains d

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, Science

Grades:

3rd - 4th

Types:

Printables, Scaffolded Notes, Centers

Also included in: Soil Unit Bundle

Introduction to Bias in the News/Media Using the Three Little Pigs

Created by

Ms Ts Teaching Treasures

This is a perfect introductory lesson when starting a unit on bias in the media/news.Grade level: 5 to 8Time Frame: 60 to 90 minutesIncluded in this resource:Full lesson planThree one-page news articles based around the story of the Three Little Pigs Student note taking sheet about four types of bias found in the news Through this lesson, students will revisit the familiar story of the Three Little Pigs as an introduction to the topic of bias in the media. Part of the lesson includes reading and

Subjects:

Informational Text, Other (Social Studies - History), Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Handouts, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

Also included in: Bias in the News/Media Bundle

Animal Fact Files & Research Report Templates

Created by

Clever Classroom Contributions

Get everything you need for your students to write Animal Research Reports! Fact Files, Checklists, and Report Template Foldables This product contains: Animal Fact Files – 12 Fact Sheets about different animals, including: Mammals – Giraffe, Koala Birds – Bald Eagle, Barn Owl Amphibians – Red-Eyed Tree Frog, North American Bullfrog Reptiles – American Alligator, Copperhead Snake Fish – X-Ray Fish, Great White Shark Invertebrates – Monarch Butterfly (Insects), Common Garden Snail (Mollusks)

Subjects:

Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Research, Graphic Organizers, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RI.2.1

, RI.2.4

, W.1.5

, W.1.7

, W.2.2

...

Introduction to Gothic Literature | Intro to Gothic Lit

Created by

Chomping at the Lit

Included is a presentation on gothic literature--perfect for any teacher who is starting a short story unit on scary tales, such as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "Monkey's Paw," "The Black Cat," "The Landlady," and many more! This presentation includes a brief history of the horror genre and elements that encompass gothic literature. It also includes literary techniques used by authors to accomplish successful scary stories, such as irony, mood, foreshadowing, and imagery. Guided notes are included.You

Subjects:

Halloween, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.8.10

, SL.8.1a

, SL.8.1d

, CCRA.SL.2

Nonfiction Notes Pack: Claims & Evidence, Source Credibility, Author's Bias

Created by

Miss Fab Vocab

3 SETS of notes covering Claims and Evidence, Source Credibility, and Author's Bias. Each notes set includes a cloze copy for students and a completed copy for teachers.What's Included in This Resource?3 Sets of Nonfiction Notes4 Options for Note-Taking: Completed notes, Guided notes, Blank organizers, or a Digital version to type!*NEW* EDITABLE text in Google SlidesClaims and Evidence Notes:Key terms of argument in reading and writingDefinition of "claim", "source", and "evidence"Explanation fo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Scaffolded Notes

How to Write a Paragraph: A Step by Step Guide to Paragraph Writing

Created by

Love Learning

Writing paragraphs has never been easier with this step by step color coding method! I use this to teach my students AND my own children paragraph writing and it has improved their writing tremendously!This strategy for writing paragraphs has transformed the way my students write their paragraphs, and in turn - their essays! The lesson teaches students how to use three different colors to add specific details to their body paragraphs. It is a step by step guide that does not overwhelm students.

Subjects:

Informational Text, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1b

, W.5.1c

, W.5.2