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Adult education informational text worksheets
Current Event Article Close Reading, Informational Text, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Need more informational text-based lessons in your classroom? This print-and-go worksheet is the perfect little tool to use as a weekly, occasional, or extra credit assignment. You can either provide an article for your students to work through as a class or assign students to find their own article to use as the basis of the lesson. Whether you use this handout as an in-class assignment to use with copies of your local newspaper, take kids to the computer lab to find an online article, or assig
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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STUDENT LOANS AND DEBT, Investing, Personal Finance, Life Skills, Careers
Student Loans and DebtInvesting Wisely in Your Education Student debt has become a serious problem in American. The average student that graduates from college has over $37,500 in student debt. After graduating college, many people struggle to find good paying careers and make their student loan payments. Therefore, it has become very important for students to learn about the student debt crisis and learn to make wise choices about borrowing money for school and selecting the right educational p
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Black Cat, Edgar Allan Poe short story + non-fiction, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS
Use “The Black Cat” by American Gothic/Dark Romantic writer Edgar Allan Poe to teach your students the elements of literary analysis, get them thinking deeply about the short story's text, and provide opportunities for real-world connections to this grisly story via a 2009 newspaper article (link included) and critical reading activity. This two-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of the story, a 10-question deep-thinking exercise (with detailed answer key, of course), and a real-world inf
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1
Engage and motivate students with these informational, expository text close reading assignments. These easy-prep Hot Topics Info Text Lesson is the perfect ready-to-go resource to practice close reading skills and comprehension. This resource is not just questions and answers - you are getting a full lesson plan complete with a relevant video links, an argumentative writing prompt, and extension ideas! Plus, all the answers are here, too!Included:-Lesson Plans-Questions/Answers-Sub Plan-Prompts
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Mister Rogers Real World Rhetoric Analysis Mr. Rogers Senate Speech PDF + Google
Show your students a real-world application of the tools of rhetoric (ethos, pathos, and logos) as they examine the 1969 U. S. Senate subcommittee address given by Fred Rogers, host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, in support of public broadcast funding. The speech, filled with Mister Rogers’ warmth and kindness as he secures $20 million in funding for public television, is a high-interest way to add the non-fiction analysis skills emphasized by the Common Core to your classroom.Students will lea
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes Speech Rhetorical Analysis PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Use Oprah Winfrey’s headline-grabbing speech from the 2018 Golden Globes to show your students the power of a well-constructed presentation. In this one class period activity, students will discuss the #metoo movement, view Oprah Winfrey’s 10-minute speech, and deconstruct/discuss her use of rhetorical devices. Questions focus on audience, metaphor, parallelism, pathos, and symbolism. These materials can serve as a stand-alone lesson or as a solid supplement to a study of Jim Crow laws or SAT-st
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: You Eat Bugs Every Single Day
The Common Core has a much-greater focus on non-fiction, informational texts in the English/Language Arts classroom. It’s time to start adding more real-world articles and materials to our literary canon. In this easy-to-deliver narrative non-fiction activity, students will read an article by best-selling American writer Mary Roach (link included) and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal anecdotes and opinions to share about this “Let’s
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Listening Skills Podcasts 5-Pack, Listen & Learn Bundle #2, PDF & Google Drive
Students need to be able to sit and listen to a passage or short audio program, take notes, recall information, and then answer critical thinking questions about the material. To help prepare students for online learning, I’ve scoured the internet to find high-interest, school-appropriate podcasts that fit within one class period.In this bundle of five Listen & Learn activities, students will listen to a podcast (runtime for each episode is between 23 and 30 minutes) focused on a variety of
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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21 Chump Street Podcast & Video Lesson Compare/Contrast PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Behold the cautionary tale of Justin Laboy, an 18-year-old high school senior who agreed to sell a baggie of marijuana in a foolish attempt to impress the new hottie at school – a girl who turned out to be a 25-year-old undercover police officer. Yes, it’s a real-life version of a 21 Jump Street episode that concludes with a broken heart and a felony conviction. Justin Laboy’s case was featured on This American Life’s NPR podcast. In this lesson, students will listen to the 13-minute podcast epi
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Walt Whitman, O Me! O Life! Poetry & Non-Fiction Analysis, PDF & Google Drive
Make a study of poetry compelling and relevant to your students’ lives.In the film Dead Poets Society, Robin Williams famously delivers portions of Walt Whitman’s beloved “O Me! O Life!” poem. This 1-to-2-day lesson will add rigor to your students’ enjoyment of the film, but also works as a standalone poetry assignment if, like me, you aren’t able to use the full-length film with your classes. Either way, your students will be challenged and entertained as they work through Whitman’s words. On t
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Frederick Douglass, Non-Fiction Analysis to use for ANY Novel with Slavery Theme
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is a compelling autobiography and provides an honest view of the harshness of life for enslaved African-Americans in the 1800s. Use this 45-minute lesson that includes a slice of Douglass’ narrative to show your students the ugly reality of life in pre-Civil War America.This package includes a two-page excerpt from Frederick Douglass’ book (in public domain) in which he details battling Mr. Covey, an abusive slave owner. After students read the pas
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MEGA LIFE SKILL BUNDLE | Community Reading, Math & Scavenger Hunt | Worksheets
Teach functional academics through practical life skills with your special education middle or high school students, with this printable, differentiated community places themed mega bundle! Every community place topic will have students work on their reading comprehension, learn life skills related vocabulary (including writing/spelling), practice money math, and work on community skills. Students will get to travel to different community places (digitally or in person) and search for items with
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Emerson: Nature and Self-Reliance Mini-Unit! *Instagram Activity Included!*
#Transcendentalism#AmericanRenaissance#RalphWaldoEmerson#Nature#Self-RelianceIt's ok if you don't understand- because "to be GREAT is to be MISUNDERSTOOD!" In this mini-unit, Ralph Waldo Emerson's two works ("Nature" and "Self-Reliance") are examined and updated to fit your student's needs! From writing to connecting transcendentalism to #Instagram, your students will be looking at simplicity in a new light. Included:**Biography** (with study questions!)**~TWO~ Quickwrite activities!****Misunder
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Prohibition Roaring Twenties Reading Comprehension Worksheet 1920s
This passage briefly describes prohibition in America during the Roaring Twenties. 7 define questions and 5 multiple choice questions assess students' understanding of this topic. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:article (1100-1200 Lexile)7 define questions5 multiple choice questionsColor and BW VersionsKeyPart of my 1920s Bundle*I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it
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5th - 7th, Adult Education
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Also included in: 1920s Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle Roaring Twenties 1920
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Unit Lesson Plan
This extensive unit plan for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is completely designed around the philosophy of developing close reading skills and text based responses which require supporting evidence for nearly every aspect of each chapter of the novel. The novel unit is completely original and has been keenly tuned to address a wide range of learners with varying reading comprehension skills. In short, this unit will help all students to look closely at Haddon’s craft and en
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Forensic Science 101 - Types of Evidence (article / questions / crime)
Forensic Science Article : TYPES OF EVIDENCEGrades: 9-12This assignment is perfect for class work and discussion, homework, emergency plans, or extra credit.The assignment is :*2-page article that highlights major forms of evidence found at crime scenes (hair, blood, fingerprints, etc...).*2-page question sheet to accompany the article.DOC & PDF VERSIONS: This worksheet is provided as an MS-Word document (DOC) so you can edit any questions/content to better fit the needs of your students
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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A Brief History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers.The text explores the origins of the Israel-Palestine conflict, it’s 100 year old history, the latest escalations and the possibility of holding successful peace talksAfter carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:-comprehension questionsa definition matcha true or false exercisea multiple choice exercisea fill
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Modern History Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Forensic Case #8 - 2 Toxicology Tales (Article and Questions)
Forensic Case Article #8 - Two Toxicology Tales of FamilyReal-Life CaseGrades: 9-12This assignment is perfect for class work and discussion, homework, or extra credit. Works well for Sub Plans and can easily be paired with any Forensic Files video worksheet available in my TPT store.INFORMATIONAL ARTICLE: 2-page article that highlights two true crimes that needed forensic science to help solve them. Details and language have been modified to keep it appropriate for high school students.ASSIGNM
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #2
Engage and motivate students with these informational, expository text close reading assignments. These easy-prep Hot Topics Info Text Lesson is the perfect ready-to-go resource to practice close reading skills and comprehension. This resource is not just questions and answers - you are getting a full lesson plan complete with a relevant video links, an argumentative writing prompt, and extension ideas! Plus, all the answers are here, too!Included:-Lesson Plans-Questions/Answers-Sub Plan-Prompts
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FORENSIC CASES: BUNDLE #2 (14 articles / worksheets / no prep / Sub / Science)
*BEST SELLER* FORENSIC FILES SUPER BUNDLE! 150+ VIDEO WORKSHEETS!FORENSIC SCIENCE BUNDLE #1 – 10+ ASSIGNMENTS! 50+ PAGES!FORENSIC SCIENCE BUNDLE #2 – 11+ ASSIGNMENTS! 60+ PAGES!FORENSIC FILES SPECIAL CASES BUNDLE! 36 VIDEO WORKSHEETS!FORENSIC SCIENCE CASE ARTICLE BUNDLE #1 – 10 ARTICLES & QUESTION SHEETS!FORENSIC CASE ARTICLES BUNDLE #210 TRUE CRIME ARTICLES & QUESTION PACKETS+4 BONUS ARTICLESThis bundle is a collection of 10 forensic articles with question packets that are each perfect
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Elie Wiesel Biography Research, Holocaust, Wiesel Biography, PDF & Google Drive
Skip the typical Elie Wiesel introduction lecture as you launch a study of Night (or any of his other works) and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about this famous figure’s life with this “V.I.P. of History” print/post-and-go biography activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Wiesel’s life and historical impact. Please note: This download does NOT in
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Writing In-text (Parenthetical) Citations Practice Worksheet #1
BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY SHOP FOR MORE IN THIS SERIES!Worksheet provides practice for students learning how to write MLA-style in-text (parenthetical) citations based on a sample Works Cited page for a research essay. Like this resource? Here's a second one: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-In-text-Parenthetical-Citations-Practice-Worksheet-II-8725366
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Sandra Cisneros Author Study Worksheet, Cisneros Biography, PDF & Google Drive
Skip the typical Sandra Cisneros introduction lecture as you launch a study of The House on Mango Street (or any of Cisneros’ other works) and, instead, empower students to find their own interesting facts about this author’s life with this “Author Bio” print/post-and-teach activity.This single-page worksheet (includes printable PDF and Google Drive versions) is a powerful research organizer that’ll get students digging deep into Cisneros’ background.Please note: This download does NOT include a
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Nonfiction Close Reading Lesson on Hot Topics: A Culture of Cheating
This easy prep mini lesson on cheating is the perfect ready-to-go lesson to practice close reading skills. With specific skilled-based, text-based questions and a writing prompt, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate. Make those real-world connections with hot topics informational text lessons!Student Experience: The pressure to achieve in academics, get into college, and earn scholarships often provokes students -- and even parents -- to make dishonest decisions, i.e. che
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #2
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