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High school informational text homeschool curricula under $5
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
Plant and Animal Cell Labeling Activity
This activity is designed to help you as the teacher or parent to encourage your students to learn the parts of animal and plant cells through color and word identification. Cell organelle terms (provided) can be printed on the back of each cell worksheet as a help to the students. These worksheets can be used along with most science studies covering the topic of animal and plant cells as a worksheet or quiz. Answer keys to both diagrams are included in this download.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Mangrove Trees Unit
This is a great mini unit to have your class reading and learning hands on about the mangrove trees habitat. Done with bright colorful pictures of mangrove trees from the Everglades National Park and covering all your students should know about this habitat.
Once students finish their reading they will answer comprehension questions. One of them will have them search for a word online but other than that all their answers are in their informational text.
This activity is great for science cent
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Who Broke My Record - Inferencing Mystery (Digital or Print)
Oh no! Someone has broken Steven's Saylor Twift vinyl record and we need your help to figure out who it was!This inferencing mystery is easy prep and fun to solve - Upload digitally or print!This product includes:Step-by-step instructionsPolice reportEye witness report4 suspicious suspectsInference notes (digital and print)Culprit reveal!Use this resource in:Small GroupsWhole GlassLiteracy Center/StationsSkills covered: Making predictions, referencing and cross-referencing data, drawing conclusi
Grades:
5th - 12th
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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'Album Cover Designer' Career in Art Activity Set
Looking for career in art activities for your students. This resource includes a one page summary of the career, reading comprehension questions, creating activities at three levels and a one page easy to copy basic level career activity. This is perfect for art teachers grades 4-10, substitute teachers, home school parents. It can be used with a whole class or as enrichment for individual students or small groups. It is sized perfectly to photocopy and pages can be used together or separately.
Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Exploring Careers in Art Mini Bundle
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
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
Ethos Pathos Logos Quiz, Ethos Pathos Logos Worksheet,Google Forms Quiz, Handout
This ethos pathos logos quiz is ideal for teachers who have already taught ethos, pathos, and logos and are wanting to quiz their students to check for understanding. This quiz can be completed digitally or as a printout and includes 10 multiple-choice questions. There are two digital options included (Google Forms & Google Docs. versions) to used based on your classroom preferences. Each question asks students to choose the statement that most appeals to a certain rhetorical appeal. Student
Grades:
6th - 12th
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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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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4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: The Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate Bundle
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
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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King Henry VIII: What Genetic Disease Killed King Henry VIII?
Another article in the series "History's Mysteries Solved by Science." This article can be used across the curriculum in Biology, European History, English and other classes. It delves into what might have killed King Henry, from Type II Diabetes to Kell Posititve blood type. Questions are asked at the end of the article.
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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
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
All About Ireland Reader/Activity/Lap Book
Teach about Ireland with this complete pack. You will start with having your class read the Reader and move on to answering comprehension questions. How much do they really know about Ireland?
But, that is not all. Once your kids have finished you can have them get together in a group and put together a lap book about Ireland.
They will summarize and explain each topic in their own words.
This is also great to do group presentations during St Patrick's Day.
Details you will find in the reader
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Politics_Supreme Court Hears Trump Insurrection Case_Current Events Reading_2024
Long reading passage of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on whether former President Donald Trump is ineligible for the presidency under the insurrection clause in the Constitution. Much of the arguments focused on whether Colorado — and states in general — have the constitutional authority to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.Follow @ NewsLessonPlans on X, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest & YouTu
Grades:
6th - 12th
Business_ Championship Air Jordan Sneakers for $8 Million_Current Events_2024
Michael Jordan’s six-shoe Dynasty Collection was auctioned off to the public. Each shoe was worn by MJ himself during his six championship runs with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s and is also autographed by Jordan.Current events PDF lesson plans for reading comprehension practice or standardized testing preparation. Long reading passage of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support strug
Grades:
6th - 12th
Senior English Independent Study Course: Full Year/ Semester: Student Lessons
Got a student who wants or needs to take Senior English Independent Study? The tools you need to make that happen for him/her are right here. Included in this packet, you will find: Vocabulary lists, Required reading lists, criteria for the course, criteria for the exam, analytical essay description, research project guidelines, research essay assignment and rubric, definition essay and rubric, oral presentation materials, and even a study guide that will help them to navigate their way through
Grades:
12th
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Science_Sea Otters Protect Vegetation_Current Events Reading Comprehension_2024
Long reading passage of current news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Sea Otters eat shore crabs, which are primarily responsible for munching on marshes. Researchers analyzed how more sea otters in the marsh banks of California contributed to lower levels of erosion, which helped to preserve vegetation.Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for independent readers or gifted learners to use during
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Grades:
7th - 11th
World_ Nationalist Leads Northern Ireland _Current Events Comprehension_2024
Long reading passage of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill has made history after she was appointed Northern Ireland's first nationalist first minister. In the last assembly election in May 2022, Sinn Féin became the largest party at Stormont for the first time, entitling the party to nominate the first minister.Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for inde
Grades:
7th - 11th
Science_ 1st Computer Chip Implanted in Human Brain_Current Events Reading_2024
Long reading passage of recent news stories for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Headed by Elon Musk, Neuralink has embedded the first computer chip in a human brain. This marks a giant step forward in the company's push to promote brain-machine interface implants.Current events PDF lesson plans for reading comprehension practice or standardized testing preparation. Includes literacy strategies and graphic organizers to support struggling readers. Also great for
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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