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Common Core RI.9-10.4 worksheets under $5
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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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Reading Guide
This beautiful reading guides helps guide your students (or child) as they read Hidden Figures: Young Readers' Edition. This guide will not only keep your students engaged as they read the book, but also help them dig deeper as they uncover the civil rights issues of the time.What's Included:Pre-Reading chartOver 80 Reading comprehension questions for each chapter recalling basic factsAdditional questions asking students to dig deeper and analyze word phrases, adjectives, as well as situations e
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition Unit Bundle
Russian Revolution Reading Activity and Worksheet
This is an excellent, brief overview of the Russian Revolution. The 1-page reading covers all of the major events of the revolution in a simple, straightforward way for students to understand. The reading begins with a section on Tsar (Czar) Nicholas and pre-revolutionary Russia and moves through all of the major events, including the February and March Revolutions, Civil War, and more. A complete answer key is also included for your convenience. An editable Google Docs version of the reading an
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6th - 9th
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Vietnam War Soldier's Letter Primary Source Reading
This amazing Vietnam War primary source activity features a poetic letter from an American soldier who died in the conflict. It provides a moving interpretation of what it means to be a patriotic American.The letter is beautifully written and will surely have a powerful effect on your students. It is also a great way to integrate reading analysis strategies into a lesson on the Vietnam War.After reading the 1-page letter, students answer a set of open-ended comprehension and opinion questions to
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8th - 12th
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Unbroken, Farewell to Manzanar, Compare & Contrast Non-Fiction, PDF & Google App
Get teens excited about non-fiction with this two-day lesson featuring a compare-and-contrast of two gripping stories from World War II. First, read an excerpt of Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand’s New York Times bestselling biography of Olympic runner and Army Air Corps P.O.W. Louie Zamperini. Then, introduce your students to a family confined to a Japanese internment camp in California’s Death Valley, as documented in Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston’s memoir Farewell to Manzanar.Don’t have class sets of e
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8th - 11th
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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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CURRENT EVENTS: News Article Summary, Main Idea, Reading Comprehension | NEWSELA
This Current Events Summary is an excellent tool for students to get involved with the news and the current events of the week. A simple writing format helps students find, summarize, and write opinions about current news stories and events. I find this activity to be a practical filler for various social studies courses. What's Included:Teacher directions with ideas for implementation and useSimple student directions: Find, Highlight, Summarize, Importance, OpinionGuided student writing temp
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Real World Rhetoric #5, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short essay on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools, and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.The essay in Real World Rhetoric #5 attempts to convince readers that students aren't motivated by cash rewards; they actually crave a surprisingly different prize.This 5-page download includes:• A full-text copy of a public domain
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Earth Day Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage - Plastic Waste & Pollution
Perfect for Earth Day! This reading comprehension passage explores the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment and our health. Teach students to write a nonfiction summary using the graphic organizers provided. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Activity:✏️ 2-Page Informational Article - Colour & Grayscale“Why is Plastic Harmful?: The Effects of Plastic on the Environment and Your Heal
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5th - 10th
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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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Kristallnacht Reading Worksheet for the Holocaust
This resource for teaching the Holocaust features an excellent, short reading about Kristallnacht. The 1-page article explains all of the relevant information students should know about "the night of broken glass" including why and how it began, key events, and the impact of it.Following the reading is a set of reading analysis questions students answer. These are intended to gauge students' understanding and get them to think critically about what they read.An editable Google Docs version of th
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7th - 10th
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The Alamo: Heroes and Ghosts Reading & Worksheet
This resource for teaching about the Alamo features a great story on ghost sightings there along with the essential understandings for students of what happened there between American settlers and Santa Anna's army prior to the Mexican-American War. The 2-page story is written at a level for middle or high school students and is perfect to use for Halloween or a lesson on America's expansion.Following the reading is a 2-page worksheet that includes 8 Common Core-aligned questions to check stude
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6th - 12th
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Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: The Power of Negative Thinking
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 informational text activity, students will read an article by British writer Oliver Burkeman (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 Get Real” cl
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9th - 12th
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Nonfiction Text Close Reading Passage and Activities - Winchester Mystery House
Searching for an engaging way to get students interested in nonfiction text? Try this spooky informational text all about Winchester Mystery House! Prepare your students to go on an adventure through one of America’s most haunted places for a truly unforgettable learning experience. This is the perfect lesson for Halloween, during the month of October, or any time you want to add a little supernatural inspiration to your day!Throughout this Winchester Mystery House lesson, your students will obs
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Spooky Close Reading Informational Text Passages and Activities Bundle
Shooting an Elephant by George Orwell - Rhetorical Analysis - Devices, Examples
George Orwell’s “Shooting an Elephant” is a student favorite for practicing rhetorical analysis and searching for examples of rhetorical devices. This scavenger hunt is a fun way to prepare for the AP Language and Composition exam. Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Included with this Rhetorical Device Scavenger Hunt for “Shooting an Elephant”:✏️ Rhetorical Devices Graphic Organizer - Digital & PrintIncludes 10 Literary Devices to search for in George Orwell’s essayPrompts s
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9th - 12th
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Nonfiction Text Close Reading Passage and Activities - Amityville Horror House
Want to add some spooky fun to your lesson plans? Excite your students and explore one of the most haunted places in America with this high-interest informational text all about Amityville Horror House! This is the perfect lesson for Halloween, during the month of October, or any time you want to add a little supernatural inspiration to your day!Your students will absolute love discovering all about one of the most haunted places in America located on Long Island, New York. Plus it’s not just an
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Spooky Close Reading Informational Text Passages and Activities Bundle
Thoreau's Civil Disobedience Activities, Worksheets
If you're teaching Thoreau's Civil Disobedience, you need this mini-bundle to make your lesson plans come alive. Included in the bundle are:An 8-page introductory PPT with activities (in both PPT and PDF formats)An excerpt from Civil Disobedience to read with studentsA quote analysis activityMoral situation activity using Thoreau's essay as a guideExcerpt from Gandhi's Civil Disobedience for comparison/contrastThoreau Civil Disobedience video worksheet (with link to YouTube video)Files included
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9th - 12th
Hispanic Heritage Month FUN Facts LEVELED Passages ALL READERS COVERED HW SUB
1st Grade - High School Reading Levels Same Content Same Vocal Same Questions so All Readers have the confidence reading, answering, and learning the exact same information. Perfect for ESE Teachers, Homeschool Teaching, or any educator with multiple reading level students.You have Full Permission to Digitalize, Google Drive/slides/docs/etc., Share, Modify, or use any other means to send home to your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! Please send me a copy to share with others on here.NILLY DILLY'S ST
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Not Grade Specific
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Reading Comprehension and Fluency Passages for High School Students Set 1
This is a print-n-go, turn-key fluency and reading comprehension and fluency program for high school students. Please look at the preview - it is the print version of the resource. These are high interest passages ripped from the pages of pop culture and articles students can relate to.The 10-Minute Fluency and Comprehension is a comprehensive, simple, and research-based program that builds students’ reading fluency in just minutes a day. This is great for student grade level fluency practice.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: Benefits of Slacking Off?
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 New York Times acclaimed columnist Tim Kreider (link included) and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal anecdotes and opinions to share about this
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Liliuokalani Last Queen of Hawaii Primary Source Reading
This primary source activity on Liliuokalani covers the background to the US annexation of Hawaii and Queen Liliuokalani's response to Congress.The introduction explains why the United States annexed Hawaii and the role of sugar plantation owners, John L. Stevens, and Queen Liliuokalani. Then, her brief protest letter to Congress is provided as an excellent primary source document to use in your classroom.Following the reading, students complete a 1-page set of analysis questions. This makes for
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7th - 11th
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Lavender Scare Reading - LGBT and Cold War History Activity
This activity is excellent for incorporating LGBT history into your Cold War unit! Plus, it includes both printable and Google Docs versions of the activity in this one download! This features a 1-page article on the history of the "Lavender Scare" of the 1950's. The "Lavender Scare" coincided with the Red Scare and saw thousands of government employees lose their jobs due to being homosexual. The article details how Senator Joseph McCarthy connected homosexuality to the Red Scare and how Presid
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7th - 10th
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Great Wall of China Reading Worksheet
This great reading activity on the Great Wall of China includes a 1-page article that highlights the history of the Great Wall from when it was first built through its role in protecting the Ming Dynasty from the Mongols. After reading the reading, your students complete a 1-page set of Common Core-style reading comprehension questions. These include both higher and lower-level questions to help students focus on what was most important from the reading. An editable Google Doc version of the rea
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6th - 9th
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Real World Rhetoric #6, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short essay on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools, and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.The essay in Real World Rhetoric #6 attempts to convince readers that intestinal worms are better than medicine or surgery for a variety of ailments.This 5-page download includes:• A full-text copy of a public domain argument essay•
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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