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Autumn astronomy Common Core RI.7.1 resources
Stars {Differentiated Close Reading Passages & Questions}
Going deeper into nonfiction texts is essential to student mastery of common core standards. Want ways to integrate social studies and science content into your nonfiction instruction, while differentiating for the needs of all learners? Look no further than these STARS differentiated reading passages and comprehension questions. In this product, there are three nonfiction-reading passages based on stars are, and what the Georgia Standards say students should know and understand about it. If you
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
Labor Day Reading Comprehension - Printable & Digital
Celebrate Labor Day in your classroom by learning the history of this unique holiday and how it has changed over the years! This set of Labor Day reading comprehension activities includes a full-page reading passage, comprehension questions, a graphic organizer, and a page of engaging writing prompts. Use these activities as an ELA lesson to strengthen nonfiction comprehension skills, a social studies lesson, or a timely sub plan for any class.(For more reading activities for teaching U.S. holid
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6th - 8th
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Reading Comprehension Passages & Close Reading Passages for Middle School Work
The Reading Comprehension Passages with test prep-type questions include high-interest topics that help sneak in ELA test prep for middle school & 5th grade. The 4 engaging informational reading passages are the perfect close reading passages for your upper elementary or middle school classroom during the first month of school, the weeks leading up to Halloween, for state test practice, or any time of the year.Great to use as back to school reading passages with comprehension questions becau
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5th - 8th
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Solar System and Space Reading Comprehension Passages Digital & Print
Space and Solar System Worksheets - Reading Comprehension Passages, Questions, and Annotations This resource is designed for an Space unit. It contains 5 Engaging, Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages with Directions for Student Annotations! Reading Comprehension Questions also included! Questions & Answer Keys for Each of the 5 Reading Passages! COMMON CORE ALIGNED! Aligned with Earth Science Complete Curriculum Quick overview of topics covered in this resource include: 1. The Moon an
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4th - 7th
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The Sun: Space Leveled Texts {Differentiated Reading Passages & Questions}
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage summarizing the sun, its atmosphere and orbit, qualities of the sun, and benefits of the sun. General overview of the differences and examples are given. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are N, S, and U.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we ha
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Leveled Texts BUNDLE Nonfiction Differentiated Passages
SOLAR SYSTEM DIGITAL 360 VR ESCAPE ROOM/BREAKOUT
Embark on an exciting journey through a virtual solar system, where you can explore and discover fascinating facts about all eight planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. With nine virtual worlds to explore, this immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to learn and engage with the wonders of our solar system. Enhance your students' learning with 24 interactive digital activities designed to captivate and motivate them throughout their exploration.⭐⭐
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4th - 9th
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MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Escape Room, Breakout - All Digital Bundle 360 Virtual Reality!
Middle School Nonfiction Unit - Solar System Reading Passages
If you've been scouring the internet for reading passages to teach nonfiction text features and text structure, this is the bundle for you! With this set of 10 full-page reading passages and accompanying activities, you'll be able to teach nonfiction text structure and text features on a middle school level - and your students will be fully engaged as they learn fascinating facts about the planets and other objects in our solar system.This reading passages bundle includes the following resources
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6th - 8th
ASTRONOMERS & OUR GALAXY- Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Galileo | Distance Learning
This informational about astronomers traces the change of theories about our galaxy from geocentric to heliocentric. Students learn some brief information about Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo, and read how the Roman Catholic Church was a stumbling block for scientists studying our universe. This is an easy to follow lesson for students and teacher.This product includes:- Two board pages with suggestions for introducing the topic to students.- A three page Informational Reading that includes
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5th - 8th
Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passage
Looking to add some engaging and differentiated activities to your Native American literature unit? Check this out!Activities include:Native American History Month Informational TextDefine an Unfamiliar Word with Depth and ComplexityNative American Heritage Month QuizInformational Text About Famous Native AmericansWord Search – Use Words in Context to Fill in the Blanks of Famous Native American ContributionsFamous Native Americans Logic PuzzleOver 1.5+ Hours of Activities (6 separate activities
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5th - 8th
Solar Eclipse 2024: Researching the Past Assignment
Looking for a way to engage your students regarding the Solar Eclipse?Our assignment on solar eclipse myths across cultures offers a thrilling journey through time and space, guaranteed to spark your students' imagination and critical thinking skills!Skills DevelopedResearch: Students will conduct thorough research using a variety of sources to explore solar eclipse myths and legends across cultures.Analysis: Students will compare and contrast cultural interpretations of solar eclipses, identify
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6th - 9th
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Constellations: Internet Research
While you are studying stars and/or space, assign students to learn more about one of the 88 constellations. This file contains a worksheet to guide students through their research, websites where they can find the information, and a sample completed project that students can create from the information that they gathered. (Updated February 2021)Keywords: Science, astronomy, stars, galaxies, zodiac, curriculum, computer, integration, worksheet
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5th - 8th
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Space & Politics- Space Race to the Moon Reading Comprehension
Included:1 fact-based article about the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union and the main factor that influenced it... politics. 9 worksheets created for different comprehension levels * Comprehension Questions Students list pros/cons, true/false statements, student opinion to be supported by facts * Multiple Choice Questions * Vocabulary Worksheet (10 words from the article) * Vocabulary Worksheet with Word Bank (10 words from the articl
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5th - 8th
Fall Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions - Vocabulary Activities
If you're looking for engaging fall reading comprehension practice to honor the first day of fall, the Fall Equinox Reading Unit is includes a high-interest reading passage explaining the Fall Equinox and its impact. Perfect for keeping your students learning and focused during those fall days, the differentiated reading passage focuses on reading comprehension, close reading practice, vocabulary activities, using text evidence, and more.✏️ The best part? This no prep unit will save you time! W
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5th - 7th
Nonfiction Text Structure Passages - Solar System - PDF & Digital
Finding engaging reading passages for your text structure lesson can be quite a challenge - not to mention time-consuming! Simplify your lesson planning with high-interest solar system reading comprehension passages. Clear, targeted examples of each text structure will help your students really understand text structure and how it contributes to the main idea of a passage. Don't miss my complete Solar System Nonfiction Bundle for more high-interest reading passages!Students will learn fascinatin
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Nonfiction Unit - Solar System Reading Passages
Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages NOVEMBER FALL What Happened
Your Middle School students can use these reading passages and comprehension questions to learn about some interesting events that occurred during November! No Prep Needed! Simply print it out and make the necessary amount of copies for your classroom.This resource includes three reading passages, comprehension questions, and an answer sheet for teachers. NOTE: The product you included here is a PDF.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Reading Comprehension Passages OCTOBER FALL What Happened
Your Middle School students can use these reading passages and comprehension questions to learn about some interesting events that occurred during October! No Prep Needed! Simply print it out and make the necessary amount of copies for your classroom.This resource includes three reading passages, comprehension questions, and an answer sheet for teachers. NOTE: The product you included here is a PDF.FOR MORE CREATIVE AND ENGAGING RESOURCES, CHECK OUT THE TPT STORE:TPT StorePlease feel free to
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5th - 8th
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Science_Total Solar Eclipse Countdown_Current Event News Article Reading_2023
Saturday April 8, 2023 was the start of a one-year countdown to the next total solar eclipse that will be visible in North America, and Pennsylvania will be a prime viewing location.Follow Us on Twitter @NewsLessonPlansTeen news articles covering contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, summer enrichment lessons, substitute teacher plans, home school curricular support, or informally chatting with your teen at home. Article Features:· 2 difficult
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6th - 12th
Reading Passage - The Planet Neptune
This reading passage is a free sample of the passages that are included in my Solar System Reading Passages product.
The passage includes a ~500 word article about the planet Neptune, including its discovery and composition. These products are intended as reading practice/intervention/activities. They are aligned with 6,7,8 grade Common Core standards for informational text.
Includes the passage, a glossary, a 5 question multiple choice 'quiz', 3 questions asking the student to select evidenc
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6th - 8th
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September and Back to School Informational Texts
This collection of 7 nonfiction texts includes 7 articles, plus questions and extension activities to go along with them. The topics include:Apples9/11, Patriot Day, and the Survivor TreeLabor DayThe discovery of penicillinJesse OwensSchools around the worldShort articles about Voter Registration Day, Beyonce, the autumnal equinox, and National Encouragement Day.The topics are a variety of science, history, and culture. They work well in ELA, science, social studies, and study skills classes.
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6th - 8th
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8 Planet Readings with Questions Print and Go! 36 pages over 120 questions
Print and Go! 8 Short read and writes : The Planets: Science Quick Activities & ReadingsDiscover the captivating world of planets in our universe with this expertly crafted collection of teacher printables! Tailored for middle school students, these printables encompasses short, compelling readings on planets, each paired with insightful questions designed to ignite curiosity and deepen understanding. Meet your disciplinary literacy goals with print ready content pages with questions. Whet
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8th - 12th
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MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
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How the Solar System Impacts Us
In this informational text students will learn about how the tilt of the Earth, the Moon, Sun, and Meteors impact life on earth. The text explains the seasons, climate, the tides, the phases of the moon, eclipses, solar flares, the aurora, and meteor impacts. This product contains differentiated versions of the same reading. Level 1 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 77.8 and a word count of 1198.Level 2 has a Flesch-Kincaid reading ease score of 80.3 and a word count of 1153.There ar
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2nd - 6th
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The Reason for the Seasons - A Cause and Effect Explanation for the Seasons
This lesson is meant to bring together students’ knowledge about direct and indirect light and opposite seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to help them to build their model of the Sun-Earth system. This lesson explains why the different hemispheres receive indirect and direct light at different times of the year: Earth’s tilt. Students review axis, latitude, and the equator; direct and indirect light; and Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Using the example of a baseball and flashl
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-1
Time Zones & Daylight Saving Time - Cause-and-Effect History/Science Lesson
During this lesson, students identify what they currently understand about our time zones and Daylight Saving Time. They learn how the development of the train and long distance travel led to the necessity for a standard timekeeping system. They also learn about the history of Daylight Saving Time, the benefits and the consequences of utilizing it. After reading, students compare what they knew at the beginning to what they understand now. Following this, students complete a graphic organizer to
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5th - 8th
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5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Mars - Differentiated Science Reading Passages
“Differentiated Science Literacy Reading Passages – The Planet Mars” will allow each student in your class to enjoy the same high-quality science content at their own differentiated reading skill level. This resource contains an illustrated reading passage on the planet Mars which has been differentiated for grades 3 – 7. This resource integrates a science topic with Common Core reading standards and differentiates the passages by grade level. It will allow you to save time, teach across your
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3rd - 7th
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