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Middle school informational text resources for Google Apps on sale
Fake News Unit | Critical Thinking | Media Literacy | Fact Analysis & Research
Teaching students to navigate news and information on mainstream, traditional and social media as critical thinkers is essential in 2024. It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate FACTS and OPINIONS, SATIRE from LIES, and PERSUASION from PROPAGANDA in the "MISINFORMATION:" eraA well-grounded understanding of MEDIA-LITERACY is crucial in stopping FAKE NEWS and RADICALIZATION. And This PROVEN resource will teach your students the skills to identify, analyze and critique information throug
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5th - 10th
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View BigFoot
Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastDoes Bigfoot exist? Or is he just a made up legend? Students will read two nonfiction articles to compare and contrast both sides of the Bigfoot debate! This is a fun, but educational, lesson. Included is BOTH print and digital versions.I wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesting topic that would catch my students' attention. I also was frustrated trying to find articles that showed a clear point of view about a similar topic. I wanted no
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Information Report Unit | Informational Writing | Informative Text | Digital PDF
Teaching INFORMATIONAL WRITING is a breeze with this HUGE collection of INFORMATION REPORT WRITING LESSONS, ACTIVITIES, GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS, ASSESSMENT TOOLS, TEXT PROMPTS and INFORMATIVE DIGITAL WRITING TEMPLATES for students and teachers. NO PREP REQUIRED.We provide PROVEN INFORMATIVE TEXT TEACHING STRATEGIES in a FUN and ENGAGING unit to foster INCREDIBLE research and Information Report Writing skills. ❤️NO PREPARATION REQUIRED to teach INDEPENDENTLY or as a WHOLE CLASS ACTIVITY.INCLUDING OVE
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3rd - 8th
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Procedural Text Writing Unit | Organizers | Prompts | Lessons | Digital & Print
Teach your students to write procedures, instructions, manuals, recipes, and science experiments with the correct structure, vocabulary skills, structure and language features.⭐"HOW TO" WRITING⭐is as easy as 1-2-3 in 2024 With our PERFECT PROCEDURAL WRITING UNIT. THIS ENGAGING 115-PAGE UNIT COVERS:✅ Recipes✅ Instructions for games ✅ Directions✅ Science Experiments✅ Walk-Throughs✅ Tutorials - Including videos✅ Life Hack's ✅ Self-Help Guides⭐ And much more NO PREP REQUIRED.This HUGE UNIT offers a
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4th - 6th, Adult Education
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Distance Learning Reading Comprehension Intervention Bundle
Google Apps Ready!Page 2 has all of the Google Slides LinksClose ReadingIntervention PackDaily Guided Reading Lessons✎ Four weeks of daily guided reading lessons for your intervention reading group! These lessons are close reading lessons designed to make your struggling readers more independent. It also reinforces the close reading strategies. ➨ Learning targets are included!!! ☺Included are six nonfiction articles, 20 days (4 weeks) of daily guided reading lessons, pair share, close readin
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5th - 9th
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Valentine's Day Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Articles
Valentine's DayCompare and ContrastNonfiction ArticlesGoogle Slides Included!How did Valentine's Day begin? How do other countries celebrate Valentine's Day? Students will read two original articles all about this! Then they will analyze it using close reading skills. They will compare and contrast using a double bubble map or Venn diagram, fill out two column notes, and finally write an essay. There is also a summary assignment- The Gossip Gazette, and a COOTIE CATCHER! Included is both bl
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Google Ready!
Close ReadingCompare and Contrast the Author's Point of ViewGoogle Classroom ready or just print and go!Should killer whales (orcas) be held captive in zoos and aquariums? Strike passion in your students with an engaging topic!Explore both sides of this controversial debate. Students will close read to discover the author's point of view in each nonfiction article. Do you need a digital lesson plan quickly? This lesson comes with the Google Slides that are completely digital! Just assign in
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Earth Day Bundle: Compare and Contrast
Main Idea Google Slides Game
Main Idea GameGoogle Slides Ready!Great for reading intervention groups and independent practice.Distance learning made easy and fun! Do you have to teach from afar? Do you want your students to have fun but still learn? This digital game is for you! Here is the link to the video preview and directions: click here. Students will read a paragraph about an unsolved mystery. Then they will pick which statement is the main idea. If they are correct, the game will tell them! If they
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Main Idea Task Cards Bundle
Inference Task cards and Guided Mini Lessons
Inference Task CardsReading Comprehension Making inferences is a hard concept to teach. I created these task cards to make it easier! This is a 34 page lesson that focuses on the critical thinking skill, inferences. You will get task cards AND 5 days of guided mini lessons. Print version and digital version are included! BONUS: 5 days of lessons with videos have been added- great for last minute sub plans or something for students to do independently.The topics are high interest boy topics a
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension and Progress Monitoring Bundle
Halloween Compare and Contrast Black Cats
Compare and Contrast: Halloween Theme! Black CatsGoogle Ready!Are black cats good luck or bad luck? Should you stay away from black cats or always have a black cat around? Students will read an article all about this! Then they will analyze it using close reading skills. They will compare and contrast using a double bubble map or Venn diagram, fill out two column notes, and finally write an essay.*Part of a Bundle! BUNDLE and Save!*Included:One original nonfiction articleStep by step teache
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
GOOGLE Marvel Differentiated Standards-Based & Reading Comprehension Unit
COMPLETELY REVISED GOOGLE SLIDE VERSION - Ready for your students to get to work. High Interest Low Level - Ready Reader Informational Text: Marvel - Grades 5-12.Completely Interactive and at two levels for your whole class: Intervention Level - Reading Level 2-3At Level - Reading Level 52 High Interest Informational Text: STUDENT-CENTERED UNITS that cover the history of the Marvel Universe. Grades 5-12. There are two complete versions of the Unit - one reading level grades 2-3 and the other rea
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Informational Writing Power Pack | Information Report & Research Skills Units
This bundle brings together our best informative text writing resources alongside the essential skills of research so they can create fantastic information reports with confidence. There is enough work here to keep your students engaged for weeks on numerous independent learning tasks, group activities and project-based work units.Everything is editable and can be shared digitally or printed and handwrittenThese units teach students to use a clear and concise writing style that presents informa
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4th - 7th
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GOOGLE READER: 30 Reading Warm-Ups - Black History - Grades 5th-8th
GOOGLE SLIDE VERSION - BLACK HISTORY THEMED: Each of the 30 Daily Warm-Up/Bell Ringer passages is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for ELA and are written for grades 5 to 12. Reading Comprehension and more.This is perfect for classroom, digital, and hybrid use. Also available in PowerPoint and form fillable PDF.From slavery to civil rights to sports and beyond – these passages promote critical thinking and are aligned with the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies.The ques
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: 16 Ready to Go Lessons for Subs - Huge Bundle
Project Based Learning (PBL) Bundle | Independent Learning Units | Digital
This bundle provides students with project-based learning units allowing students to read, write, research and get creative about topics they are passionate about at a HEAVILY DISCOUNTED RATE These EDITABLE mini units of work are perfect for independent learning, homework or working with a relevant unit in another subject area. Each unit is designed to take students approximately a week to complete during literacy lessons but can easily be customised.They are all editable and can be shared digi
Grades:
4th - 8th
Earth Day Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Recycling
Earth Day Should you recycle plastic water bottles?Close Reading: Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View!Distance Learning Ready!Interactive Google Slides and PDF FilesI wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesting topic that would catch my students' attention. I also was frustrated trying to find articles that showed a clear point of view about a similar topic. I wanted non fiction articles that would be easy to teach with; but would challenge my students at the same time. Point o
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4th - 7th
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Compare and Contrast Volcanoes Nonfiction Text
VolcanoesCompare and ContrastTwo nonfiction textsDid you know a group of tourists were visiting White Island when the volcano erupted? Even more amazing, many of them survived! Exploring a volcano is very dangerous. In this lesson students will compare and contrast two different volcanic eruptions- White Island and Mount Ontake. *PDF and Digital Options Included:Close reading steps4 pages of directions with explanations2 original nonfiction articlesRead and respond questionsGraphic organizer
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Making Inferences Nonfiction Reading Passages Inference Activities Inferencing
This resource is all about helping 3rd to 5th graders practice making inferences. It has ten interesting nonfiction stories that challenge students to figure things out from the text. These stories cover a wide range of topics, like nature and history.I've made it easy for fellow teachers by including a Google Forms version of the passages. ⭐⭐️ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and Updates ⭐️⭐️Thank you for shopping by My Store. Rating after downloading is very appreciated!⭐️ Let'
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3rd - 6th
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Amazon Rainforest Virtual Field Trip Google Slides
Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of the Amazon Rainforest with the "Amazon Rainforest Virtual Field Trip" Experience the sights and sounds of this incredible ecosystem from the comfort of your own classroom, and learn about the unique wildlife, cultural heritage, and conservation efforts that make the Amazon Rainforest one of the most important ecosystems on Earth. This interactive and engaging resource is a must-have for any teacher looking to inspire their students to become env
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2nd - 7th
Argumentative Essay Writing Bundle - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - Outline - Quiz
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! These in-depth argumentative writing prompt lessons guide students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lessons will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay. The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. These lessons include an argumentative writing rubric, a
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6th - 8th
Star Wars 2024 Google Slides: Classroom Educational Resource, May The Fourth
Unveil the captivating universe of Star Wars with our comprehensive Google Slides educational resource, comprising 56 engaging slides designed to enlighten and entertain students of all ages. Embark on an enlightening journey through:Star Wars educational resourceClassroom digital toolGoogle Slides presentationEducational activitiesStar Wars triviaMay The FourthMay the 4thInteractive learningStudent engagementEducational insightsIncluded:Introduction: Dive into the Star Wars galaxy with a captiv
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1st - 12th
Battle of San Jacinto 2024 Google Slides Engaging Classroom Educational Resource
Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Texas history with our immersive Google Slides presentation on the San Jacinto Battle. Delve deep into the origins, narratives, and monumental significance of this pivotal event that shaped the destiny of Texas. Explore a trove of intriguing trivia facts, engage in enlightening quizzes, and participate in stimulating activities, all meticulously curated to enhance classroom learning. Whether you're an educator seeking to enrich lessons or a stude
Grades:
1st - 12th
Thanksgiving Main Idea Game Google Slides Ready!
ThanksgivingMain IdeaGoogle Slides Game Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach the main idea? This main idea game will capture your students' interest and teach them main idea! Just assign on Google Classroom and watch them have fun! →This is part of a bundle! Bundle and SAVE. Click here to see the bundle. Students will read 12 different nonfiction short texts about Thanksgiving. Then, they will decide which answer is the main idea. If they are correct, the game tell
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Holiday Bundle
The Kentucky Derby 2024 Google Slides Educational Digital Resource For Classroom
Embark on an enriching educational journey into the heart of American horse racing culture with our dynamic Google Slides presentation on The Kentucky Derby 2024. Tailored specifically for classroom use, this digital resource offers a comprehensive exploration of the iconic event's history, traditions, and significance. From its humble beginnings to its status as one of the most prestigious horse races worldwide, students will delve into the captivating world of The Kentucky Derby.Included:Slide
Grades:
2nd - 10th
Cause and Effect Graphic Organizers, Passages and Tasks | Digital & PDF
This resource is perfect for introducing and reinforcing cause-and-effect relationships to students when reading and viewing.It contains five engaging FICTION and NONFICTION passages, video and graphic organizers students can complete independently or as a whole class ensuring they can identify cause and effect clues, triggers and make inferences about what they read.This DIGITAL & PRINT resource requires NO PREP, yet it is FULLY EDITABLE to customize it to your specific wants and needs.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Cause and Effect Relationship Bundle | Fiction & Nonfiction | Reading
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