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Middle school informational text homeschool curricula for Microsoft PowerPoint
Claim, Reasons & Evidence Google Slides Lesson DISTANCE LEARNING
I created this to go with my unit on Argument Writing. Students need to be able to understand how an author makes a claim. They also need to understand the difference between reasons and evidence. I give explanations and examples of each, and I also provide 4 different examples of claims with a reason and evidence for each. For my students, I added another slide where I put a short article I found online on the left and a note taking side on the right where they need to write the claim, reasons,
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Trace and Evaluate an Author's Argument
This Common Core reading lesson covers how to trace and evaluate an author’s argument in informational text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students identify the author’s claims and determine if each claim is supported by relevant evidence. A final judgment is made on whether the argument has sound reasoning. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of independent practice with questi
Grades:
6th - 8th
Biology: Domains & Kingdoms: Classify Living Organism; 3rd 4th 5th & 6th grade
This lesson introduces students to classifying living organisms into Domains and Kingdoms. The lesson is a power point slideshow. Also included are 7 worksheets that cover information found on the slide show. Look at This! Check out this Biology Unit on the Introduction to Cells .
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Summarize and Determining Importance Power Point
This is a 33 slide power point unit that teaches students how to determine the important and unimportant information when reading expository (nonfiction) text. Students will learn why this is an important strategy and see how it is applied.
Following the introduction there is a modeled, shared and guided lesson to work on summarizing, note-taking, and identifying the main idea. There are three note-making printables to use during the presentation to keep students focused and on task.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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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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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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
History of Veterans Day & U.S. Armed Services Bundle
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 28 visual appealing slides perfect for literacy and history lessons.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has interesting facts and great visuals for students. The slides includes the following topics:• Vocabulary Word
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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 History Veterans Day & the US Armed Forces
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 28 visual appealing slides perfect for literacy and history lessons.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has interesting facts and great visuals for students. This lesson includes the topics:• Vocabulary Word List• Or
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: History of Veterans Day & U.S. Armed Services Bundle
American Northeastern Tribes PowerPoint Presentation
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 31 visual appealing slides perfect for history lessons and a companion to the "American Northwest Presentation" and the "Thanksgiving 1621 to Present" PP presentation.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has interesti
Grades:
5th - 8th
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
Saint Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland PowerPoint Presentation
Dive into the world of St. Patrick and St. Patrick's Day with this engaging presentation tailored for students in Upper Elementary and Middle School. This is a PowerPoint presentation about the life and times of St. Patrick.Immerse your students in the tales of kindness, love, and historical significance surrounding St.Patrick and the traditions of St. Patrick's Day. Ideal for classroom instruction or homeschool lessons, this presentation is a valuable tool to inspire curiosity, promote literac
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Spring Growing Big Bundle (March, April, May)
All About the Presidents PowerPoint Presentation (President's Day)
This resource celebrates President's Day by learning about Presidential responsibilities, historical facts about all of the presidents, pinpointing and defining key vocabulary, and answering multi-tier comprehension questions to enhance class discussion. This is a PowerPoint presentation that requires no prep! Use these slides for President's Day lessons, U.S. History lessons, or for research to focus on a particular president of time period. This presentation goes well with other February celeb
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: February Holiday Big Bundle
Election Day & Voting in America
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 31 visual appealing slides perfect for literacy and history lessons.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has interesting facts and great visuals for students. This lesson includes the topics:• Vocabulary Word List• Qu
Grades:
5th - 8th
All About the Presidents PowerPoint Presentation (President's Day)
This resource celebrates President's Day by learning about Presidential responsibilities, historical facts about all of the presidents, pinpointing and defining key vocabulary, and answering multi-tier comprehension questions to enhance class discussion. This is a PowerPoint presentation that requires no prep! Use these slides for President's Day lessons, U.S. History lessons, or for research to focus on a particular president of time period. This presentation goes well with other February celeb
Grades:
4th - 7th
Saint Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland PowerPoint Presentation
Dive into the world of St. Patrick and St. Patrick's Day with this engaging presentation tailored for students in Upper Elementary and Middle School. This is a PowerPoint presentation about the life and times of St. Patrick.Immerse your students in the tales of kindness, love, and historical significance surrounding St.Patrick and the traditions of St. Patrick's Day. Ideal for classroom instruction or homeschool lessons, this presentation is a valuable tool to inspire curiosity, promote literacy
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Spring Growing Big Bundle (March, April, May)
American Northwestern Tribes PowerPoint Presentation
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 44 visual appealing slides perfect for history lessons and a companion to the "American Northeastern Tribes Presentation" and "Thanksgiving 1621 to Present" PP presentations.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has i
Grades:
5th - 8th
Life & Times of Christopher Columbus PowerPoint Presentation
The story of Christopher Columbus is important because it marks a significant turning point in world history. Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 60 visual appealing slides perfect for literacy and history lessons.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and ha
Grades:
5th - 8th
Life & Times of Christopher Columbus PowerPoint Presentation
The story of Christopher Columbus is important because it marks a significant turning point in world history. Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 60 visual appealing slides perfect for literacy and history lessons.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and ha
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Grades:
5th - 8th
American Northwestern Tribes PowerPoint Presentation
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 44 visual appealing slides perfect for history lessons and a companion to the "American Northeastern Tribes Presentation" and "Thanksgiving 1621 to Present" PP presentations.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has i
Grades:
5th - 8th
Thanksgiving 1621 to Present PowerPoint Presentation
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 37 visual appealing slides perfect for literacy and history lessons.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has interesting facts and great visuals for students. This lesson includes the topics:• Vocabulary Word List• Wh
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Weather Comprehension Passages
Integrating Science into your ELA curriculum is easy with these nonfiction reading passages and task cards. Help your students practice asking and answering questions about science using these weather passages. Students respond to multiple-choice and open-response questions to practice critical thinking strategies. These 6 Nonfiction reading Passages will help your students demonstrate key skills for your informational reading standards, preparing them for state tests nd improving their envir
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: U.S Regions and Severe Weather Comprehension Bundle
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