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Middle school informational text worksheets for Microsoft Word
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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Middle Ages and Medieval Times - castles, knights, The Plague
This unit is all about the Middle Ages and medieval times! There are 10 mini-units: Feudalism, Everyday Life, Occupations, Armor/Weapons/Heraldry, Becoming a Knight, Feasts and Tournaments, Castles, Castles Under Attack, Religion, and The Black Death. Each unit includes a page of informational text with a review sheet, a vocabulary sheet, a crossword puzzle, and a word search. In addition, there is a Venn diagram, math word problems, coat of arms shields to decorate, creative writing sheets,
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4th - 7th
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Maps before and after WWI
Before and after WWI comparison of maps of Europe and Middle East (Southwest Asia). Questions require close reading and analysis of maps. Answer key included.
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7th - 10th
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Info Read Text - The Louisiana Purchase and Thomas Jefferson (No prep/Sub Plans)
A reading and question activity about the Louisiana Purchase. Reading looks at what how and why the purchase was made, and whether is was constitutional or not. Answer key is included. MS word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Presidency of Thomas Jefferson Bundle
Labeling Claims, Counterclaims, & Rebuttals
Before students can write great claims, counterclaims, and rebuttals, they should be able to recognize them in others' writing! In this engaging lesson, students are asked to read three non-fiction texts and find the claim, counterclaims, and rebuttals in each. Students have the "aha" moment that teachers love to see, and they have a lot to say about the topics and varying structures of the texts. This packet can be completed individually, in small groups, or as an entire class. The clear direct
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8th - 12th
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Informational Reading Text - Ancient Africa Bundle (No Prep Sub Plans)
A bundle of 8 assignments about the ancient civilizations of Africa, the culture, the leaders, and the rise and fall of these kingdoms. See the preview slide for a complete listing.Supplemental Assignments:"10 Key Historical Topics" assignment that can be used as an end of the unit project, assessment, or as a research project to introduce your unitA crossword puzzle based on terms from the readings.A venn diagram/comparison chart to compare empiresA great way to introduce the subject. The readi
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7th - 12th
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Compare/Contrast Chart THOMAS JEFFERSON & ALEXANDER HAMILTON Info + Venn Diagram
This U.S. History worksheet has a full page of information about Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton. It is followed with a Venn Diagram or Compare/Contrast Chart that must be completed about the two men. Students refer to the text to find stated similarities and differences. Provides a beneficial reading strategies and reinforces Social Studies curriculum. Answer key is included.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Patrick Henry "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech (Stamp Act)
Lesson comes with a brief background of Patrick Henry and his opposition to the Stamp Act. It has and Excerpt of Patrick Henry's Speech March 23, 1775: "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" and questions for students to answer. Great primary source lesson.
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6th - 12th
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Infor Reading Text - Crime: The War on Drugs (no prep/sub plans)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about the "War on Drugs" in America. Great article for a health, social studies or government class. Also great for sub plans or extra credit! To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-prep-4198661 This art
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8th - 12th
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Biography: King Tut Info + 6 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Questions
Did a curse begin when King Tut's tomb was opened and all of its fortunes were found? When some of the men who helped in the discovery began to die, the tomb was thought to have a curse on it. Some felt King Tut was taking revenge against those who invaded his tomb. This worksheet explores the legend. There is one page of informational text along with a black-and-white drawing of King Tut. The second page has six multiple choice questions that assess the reading skills of: Main Idea, Finding De
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4th - 7th
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This Day in History - March 15: The Ides of March: Caesar is Murdered
This is an informational reading article about the murder of Julius Caesar. This is a perfect assignment to use as a "Bell Ringer" or "5 Minute Reading/Writing" type of activity. It also works well as a substitute teaching assignment or extra credit. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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6th - 12th
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Info Reading Text - Crime: OJ Simpson is Acquitted (no prep/sub plans)
An informational text article about the dramatic arrest, trial, and acquittal of OJ Simpson in the double murder case. The information is from history.com, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in activity, substitute teaching plan, or extra credit. Can also be used as a web quest using the history.com website. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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4 M.A.I.N. Causes of World War One - reading + 4 task worksheet
This product includes all materials needed for 4 activities about WWI - reading and summarizing a 1 page information report about the 4 M.A.I.N. causeslabeling a map of Europe pre-WWIcategorizing statements under the 4 M.A.I.N. categoriesresearching Archduke Franz FerdinandEach task has straight forward instructions that can be teacher-led or completed individually. This task can be completed online or printed handouts. Suitable reading level from Grade 6 upwards. There are more WWI related prod
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6th - 12th
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The Hunger Games paired informational texts
This set of 5 information articles is a great way to add non-fiction to your Hunger Games unit. Each article connects to The Hunger Games in some way. They are about survival, protests, or the themes of Hunger Games. Each article comes with specific close reading and annotating tasks, as well as up to five questions.
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7th - 9th
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Info Reading Text - Psychology: What is PTSD and "Shell Shock"? (no prep/sub)
An informational text article about the history of PTSD and "Shell Shock". A great activity for studying the effects of war, psychology, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information is from History.com, the questions are mine. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Crime and Psychology Bundle
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events - Reading Comprehension Text
Extreme weather events - including powerful heat waves and devastating floods - are now sadly our new normal. In fact, the World Meteorological Organisation has repeatedly warned that due to climate change, extreme weather events are not only here to stay, but they will also become increasingly worse.This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the top causes of climate change and why extreme weather events are now the new normal.This activity is suitable for advanced to proficient E
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Environment BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Info Reading Text - Civil Liberties and Rights: Crime and Due Process (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the rights of the accused, the Bill of Rights and Due Process of law. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Civil Liberties and Rights Bundle (No Prep/Sub Plans)
Info Reading Text - Economics: Why we pay taxes (no prep/sub plans)
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityThis is an informational reading article about taxes and the legal reasons why we pay them. Great article for an economics, social studies or history class. Also great for sub plans or extra credit! To make this assignment even more engaging, download my assignment "Author's Purpose". https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Authors-Purpose-Reading-Supplemental-Activity-no-prep-41986
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Info Reading Text - Economics: The Basics of Economics Bundle
Implied Main Idea Worksheet
This two-page worksheet defines both stated and implied main idea, providing an example of the latter. Eight engaging passages then test the students' ability to discern an implied main idea. For each passage, students are asked to identify the topic (most important word or phrase) and write the main idea as one complete sentence. This worksheet is in Word format, so you can edit as needed. An answer key is also included.
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6th - 8th
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Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences: Info & Practice & KEY
This 3 page lesson plan has 2 parts and an answer KEY. The first page is an information page listing the 4 types of sentences and the 4 structures of sentences. This lesson plan focuses on 4 sentence structures: Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex Sentences. A suggestion for use so you do not overwhelm your students: after you orally read the "Info page," you may want to break up the "Practice Page" into smaller segments. You could read aloud the 3 examples that are already done, s
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6th - 10th
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Comparing and Contrasting Viewpoints Using Informational Passages
The worksheets include passages about spiders and The Borley House Rectory. The first page is for guided practice and students are two compare two differing viewpoints about spiders ( are they helpful or harmful). At the end of the passages, students describe the author's claim, evidence, and their interpretation. The last page includes two passages describing a famous "haunted" house called The Borley House Rectory. Students again compare the different opinions expressed in the passages. A key
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3rd - 6th
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Interactions of the Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
Interactive reading activity in which students must read a text about how the circulatory and respiratory systems interact and use color to help them trace the movements of blood, oxygen, and carbon dioxide through the body. Then they must map these movements on a diagram of the systems.
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Human Body Systems BUNDLE
Amplify Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Active Reading Article, "Ocean in Motion"
Are you looking for a way in which to constructively "break down" articles from Amplify into concise sections allowing for annotation skills ("SNOTS" -- "Small Notes on the Side") to be capitalized upon and active reading and writing skills to be embraced? Look no further than the way in which this article allows for students to make personal and meaningful connections to the text they are reading.
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS2-5
Opinion Writing on Natural Disasters
The students have to read three different articles on Natural Disasters: Hurricane Katrina, Oklahoma Tornado in 1947, and Eruption of Mount St. Helens. After reading all three articles, they have to write an opinion essay in which they use evidence from all three articles to determine which one was the most horrific disaster.
Includes all three articles, opinion prompt, and lines to write the essay.
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4th - 6th
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