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High school informational text homeschool curriculum microsofts
Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity
Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to
Grades:
7th - 9th, Higher Education
Analyze the Impact of Specific Word Choices on Meaning and Tone
This Common Core reading informational text lesson covers the impact of word choice on a text. In this lesson, students will identify uses of specific words, determine the tone suggested by the author, and analyze the impact of these choices on meaning and tone. ( It is helpful if students are already familiar with standards 9-10.RI.4 Determine the figurative meaning of words and phrases, and 9-10.RI.4 Determine the connotative meaning of words and phrases.) In addition to the initial lesson, t
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Research Paper Writing/Grading Rubric
I use this rubric to grade informative/research writings within my history class. This rubric can be used for any general writing assignment. This document can be edited to fit your classroom needs.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Mysteries of the Past - Easter Island and Otzi the Iceman
A high quality PPT - nearly 70 slides - describing various "mysteries" of the world - including the mysterious Moai Statues of Easter Island to Otzi the Iceman - a Neolithic man found frozen in the Alps in the early 90's. Great for high school and college - history/geography/ESL & reading/vocabulary. Also great for Sub plans. Slides can be utilized in the classroom or assigned for homework... great for home school students as well... Various questions and activities to activate the schema an
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Analyze How an Author Acknowledges Conflicting Viewpoints
This Common Core reading comprehension lesson covers determining an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyzing how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice identifying conflicting viewpoints in expository texts. This is a great lead in to persuasive text. In addition to the lesson, there a
Grades:
7th - 9th
Determine the Central Idea and Analyze Its Development
This Common Core reading informational text lesson asks students to determine the central idea and analyze its development. This lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice determining the central idea of a text, and then use the text to analyze the development. In addition to the lesson, there are numerous pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after the Commo
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Otzi the Iceman - Neolithic man found in ice...in the Alps
This is a National Geographic article on Otzi the Iceman - an excellent complex vocabulary/academic rich article - 20 plus slides. For history/geography/ESL classes... For HS and college students... Can be utilized in the classroom/assigned for homework or for Sub plans... The first 2 slides can be used to activate the schema - ask students about Otzi - who is he? Where did he live? How old was he when he died?
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Cite Textual Evidence to Support Inferences
This Common Core reading comprehension lesson covers how to cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice using subordinating conjunctions in sentence and paragraphs. This skill and concept should expand into larger works of informational text
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Horror Movies Paired Text Set w/Optional Informational Writing Prompt
October is the perfect month to use high-interest texts about scary topics that give students the opportunity to practice vital literacy skills! This activity is perfect for secondary classrooms. This activity pairs two texts that explore horror films:What Makes Horror Movies Scary? “We do,” Says Baylor Film ExpertWhat Horror Movies Do To Your BrainOnce students close read the texts, they complete a variety of activities, including:comprehension questions on both textsa written summary of one o
Grades:
8th - 9th
Anticipation Guide for Non Fiction Article about E Cigarettes, Fact vs Opinion
This Anticipation Guide was designed to engage students in discerning fact and opinion. The news article was published in the LA Times and downloaded from Kellygallagher.org. The Anticipation Guide is solely my work. I use Anticipation Guides as an anchor strategy and vehicle for various skills practice. Anticipation Guides, combined with close reading and think, pair, share, prompts can make for rich academic discussion and metacognition in the classroom. This particular Anticipation Guide
Grades:
9th - 12th
Influences on Global Weather Patterns: The Jet Stream and Ocean Currents
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.E.7.3 - Describe how the global patterns such as the jet stream and ocean currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, air pressure, wind direction and speed, as well as humidity and precipitation. A 10 ques
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: The Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate Bundle
Analyse How an Author Uses Rhetoric to Advance a Point of View
This Common Core reading informational text lesson focuses on how an author uses rhetoric to express point of view. In this lesson, students will read a text (usually an excerpt of a speech), and then identify when an author appeals to ethos, pathos, or logos. Finally, students will analyze how the author's use of these appeals advances his point of view. In addition to the lesson, there are numerous pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after the Common Core assessmen
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Determine a Central Idea of a Text
This Common Core reading comprehension lesson practices determining a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice identifying central ideas in expository text. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of ind
Grades:
7th - 9th
The Law of Universal Gravitation: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.P.13.2 - Explore the Law of Gravity by recognizing that every object exerts gravitational force on every other object and that the force depends on how much mass the objects have and how far apart they are. A 10 question assessment is o
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, 5-PS2-1
, HS-PS2-4
Also included in: Forces and Motion Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
Relative and Absolute Dating: Informational Text, Illustrations, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard:SC.7.E.6.3 Identify current methods for measuring the age of Earth and its parts, including the law of superposition and radioactive dating.A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
Also included in: Earth Science Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
Architectural Elements of the Renaissance
This is a study of Renaissance architecture, including the 5 column types, arches, domes, symmetry and pediments. Included are examples and explanation of each key feature from the Renaissance Era. Students will have a set of numbered notes that coincide with the slide show. There is an answer key for the notes and a set of modified notes, as well.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Nonfiction Reading with Academic Vocabulary in Context: The Black Death (HS)
This highly engaging 3 1/2 page nonfiction reading comprehension passage has thirteen academic vocabulary words embedded in its context. These are accompanied by definitions, a review, a quiz, and a crossword. Examples: articulate; meticulously; eradicate; epidemiologyMore vocabulary words, along with a context clues worksheet, provide students practice for inferring word meaning.Examples: infiltrate; carnage; adversaries; eradicateTen comprehension questions, a mini-writing assignment, and two
Grades:
9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle Part II
The Problem with Fast Fashion- Reading Comprehension Text
Fast fashion describes cheap, stylish, mass-produced clothes that have a huge impact on the environment.This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the effects of fast fashion.This activity is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:comprehension questionsa definitions matcha multiple-choice exercisea crosswordThis resource can be used as a
Grades:
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Environment BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Pure Substances and Mixtures: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.P.8.9 - Distinguish among mixtures (including solutions) and pure substances.A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for t
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
5-PS1-3
, 5-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-1
Also included in: Properties of Matter Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
Kidney Function - Filtering Waste: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.912.L.14.47 – Describe the physiology of urine formation by the kidney. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for teacher
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
The Sympathetic & Parasympathetic Nervous Systems: Text, Images, & Questions
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.912.L.14.49 – Identify the major functions associated with the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Nervous System Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
Historic Models of the Solar System (Geocentric and Heliocentric)
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.8 Compare various historical models of the Solar System, including geocentric and heliocentric. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative text section. There is also an ans
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
Hypertension: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.912.L.14.39 - Describe hypertension and some of the factors that produce it. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the students over the informative text section. There is also an answer key on page 3 for te
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Unbalanced Forces and Motion: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.P.13.3 - Investigate and describe that an unbalanced force acting on an object changes its speed, or direction of motion, or both. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative tex
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, MS-PS2-2
, HS-PS2-1
Also included in: Forces and Motion Bundle: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
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