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Informational text Common Core RI.7.1 lessons
Nonfiction Text Structures - 5 Doodle and Do Sketch Notes and Activities BUNDLE
Learning about Nonfiction Text Structures has never been more fun! With this set of 5 Doodle and Do mini-units, students will complete fun and engaging DOODLE notes on each text structure. Then, they’ll showcase their understanding of each informational text structure as they DO fun and engaging activities. Each 3-Day mini-unit has students sketching, reading, writing, and speaking. These units are perfect to teach in succession or at different points during the year. The lesson plans are a
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5th - 8th
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The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street Teleplay Short Story Unit Grade 7
The Monsters are Due on Maple Street by Rod Serling (Twilight Zone) Teleplay UnitThis is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7: October Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:Mood & ToneThemeElements of PlotConflictFinding Text EvidenceComparing Multiple Versions in Multiple FormatsVocabulary Practice Standardized Test FormatIdentifying Supporting Details (Informational Text)Listening ComprehensionSee the list of activities below for a
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7th
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Nonfiction Text Features: 6 Lessons & Activities for Reading Informational Texts
This fun resource includes six engaging lessons about Nonfiction Text Features. Each lesson and activity is designed to be hands-on and interactive. Many of the elements that students create in the lessons can serve as a reference for them to use throughout the entire school year (match-up, search and find, guide book). The lessons about informational text features are designed so that they can be taught in succession or as separate activities throughout the entire school year. Four nonficti
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4th - 7th
Also included in: November Unit Plans Bundle - 5 units and lessons to teach all month long
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
A Christmas Carol Drama/Play by Israel Horovitz Short Story Unit Grade 7
A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Acts I & II, by Israel HorowitzThis is the Short Story of the Month Club, Grade 7: November Selection – Click here to read more about the Short Story of the Month Club!Skills Focus:Elements of DramaTrace the Development of ThemeConnotation vs. DenotationConflict: Man vs. SupernaturalProvide an Objective SummaryCompare Historical vs. Fictional AccountsComparing Multiple Versions in Multiple FormatsSee the list of activities below for a COMPLETE list of
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6th - 8th
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RACE Writing Strategy: Lesson and Practice
When I first started teaching the RACE strategy for constructed response, I was blown away by how much my students’ writing improved. Often times they had the correct answer, but the way in which they were constructing the answer cost them precious points on tests and benchmarks. RACE is an acronym for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain. It is easy to remember and students pick up on it very quickly. I used a variation of this lesson for an observation my very first year of teaching and got rave
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6th - 9th
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Article of the Week Differentiated Lessons
Elevate classroom engagement with this Article of the Week Differentiated Lessons resource which is perfect for middle school students. Unlock the power of purposeful engagement with non-fiction texts using this Article of the Week differentiated four-lesson resource. This versatile, no-prep, and easy-to-implement resource is suitable for all subject areas, including English Language Arts, and is designed to enhance students' background knowledge, reading, writing, and analysis skills while keep
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Article of the Week Full Year Mega Bundle
Central Idea PowerPoint & Passages | Central Idea & Supporting Details Worksheet
Helping your 6th grade students master the central idea and details of nonfiction text just got a whole lot easier with this no-prep, action-packed mini-lesson! With this central idea and supporting details mini-lesson, you'll get an editable central idea PowerPoint, three original central idea passages with paired central idea comprehension questions, and central idea graphic organizers to help your students get to the heart of a text. These central idea passages explore the fascinating world o
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5th - 7th
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Problem - Solution Nonfiction Text Structure - Doodle Notes & 6 Fun Activities
This “Doodle and Do” resource includes DOODLE NOTES to help students develop understanding of the Problem-Solution Nonfiction Text Structure AND six activities that students can DO to help them showcase their learning. Since the doodle notes (or sketch notes) encourage students to color, doodle, and/or embellish their notes as they learn, they are able to increase their retention of the material. Then, they can take their learning to a new level as they progress through engaging activities tha
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5th - 8th
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Argumentative Passages & Question Sets - RI.6.8 Analyzing Argumentative Texts
If you're wondering how to help your students master analyzing arguments, don't miss these high-interest argumentative passages! These argumentative texts will help your students feel confident tracing and evaluating arguments in no time. The engaging and relevant topics combined with scaffolded questions will help your students become well-prepared to analyze (& draft) arguments!✔ Check out the PREVIEW for more information!Students are likely to encounter argumentative texts more often than
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5th - 7th
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Veterans Day Activities
Veterans Day Activities for Close Reading, includes DIFFERENTIATED versions and aligns with the Common Core standards you need to teach. This product includes 7 fun, challenging, and engaging reading activities that all have a Veterans Day theme and are aligned to Common Core.Please view the preview file for an in-depth look at these activities.Download, print, and you're ready to teach!Each activity includes multiple versions with varying levels of difficulty and scaffolding to help you accommo
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4th - 8th
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Nonfiction Reading Interactive Notebook Activities | Nonfiction Elements Lessons
Teaching Nonfiction in middle school is finally broken down with this complete reading and analysis writing unit. This unit includes 24 done-for-you lesson plans, reference pages, 30 literary nonfiction analysis reading response examples with explanations and teaching for students, and book club resources and tools. Each lesson is quick and easy to set up and I have done ALL the work for you. You could even leave these lesson plans for subs. Here's what you'll get:Nonfiction Unit: 24 Lesson Pl
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6th - 8th
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Middle School Earth Science Changes to the Earth's Surface and Earth's Systems
Are you looking for an Earth Science Bundle? This is a bundle of resources on Earth Science for Middle School. Purchase together here and save 20%. This resource is designed to meet the NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas: History of The Planet Earth, Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions, Earth's Materials and Systems, and the Role of Water in Earth's Surface Processes. Students will be engaged in hands-on labs and close reading passages to learn about Earth Systems and how they continua
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS2-1
Text Structure Graphic Organizers- with paired mentor texts!
Text Structure Graphic Organizers with Paired Mentor TextsWe all hope that students come into our middle and high school ELA classrooms with the ability to identify text structure. However, this is not always the reality! Even if students do come into class with some knowledge of text structure, they lack the ability to make connections between elementary level cause and effect understanding and the high expectations demanded by Common Core writing. This print and go resource bridges the gap so
Grades:
6th - 9th
CSI Informational Text Digital Escape - Central Idea - Text Features- Close Read
Elevate your middle school English lessons with this captivating digital escape room designed to reinforce informational text standards. Dive into a world of exploration as students unravel text features, decode text structures, and grasp central ideas in a fun and interactive way. Ideal for whole-class, small group, or individual participation, this no-prep activity is the perfect blend of education and entertainment!Key Features: High-Engagement Challenge: Immerse your students in an exciting
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6th - 9th
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Interactive Notebook Doodle and Do - 5 Units on Nonfiction Text Structure BUNDLE
Teach students all about Nonfiction Text Structures with this bundle of 5 Doodle and Do mini-units! Each are designed for interactive notebooks. With this set of 5 Doodle and Do mini-units, students will complete fun and engaging DOODLE notes where they sketch their notes on each text structure. Then, they’ll showcase their understanding of each informational text structure as they DO fun and engaging activities. Each 3-Day mini-unit has students sketching, reading, writing, and speaking. T
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5th - 8th
Descriptive Nonfiction Text Structure - Doodle Notes and 6 Lessons / Activities
Teach students all about the Descriptive Nonfiction Text Structure with this super engaging “Doodle and Do” resource. First, students will DOODLE as they complete sketch notes on the descriptive text structure. Then, they’ll DO 6 reading and writing activities to help them showcase their understanding of the expository text structure. Each activity is designed to be fun! This resource will take at least 3 days to complete.Great News! This resource is a part of the Nonfiction Text Structures
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4th - 7th
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SOAPSTone Text Analysis Strategy - Lesson, Activities, and Graphic Organizers
SOAPSTone Text Analysis StrategySOAPSTone is an acronym for Subject, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Speaker, and Tone. It is the BEST way I have found to teach analytical skills to students. You can use this strategy with poetry, nonfiction, speeches, videos, commercials, and even fiction passages (such as monologues). I use SOAPSTone as the starting point for all deep and meaningful text analysis that occurs in my classroom. This resource has the tools you need to teach the strategy as well as tw
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7th - 10th
The Finest Hours by Sherman and Tougias Literary Nonfiction Novel Study Activity
Teaching literary nonfiction through The Finest Hours by Sherman and Tougias will be engaging, thought-provoking, and thorough with this novel study. This The Finest Hours by Sherman and Tougias Middle School reading unit and novel study is exactly what you need to teach your seventh or eighth grade middle school learners in an engaging Socratic Seminar, discussion-based, and reading response focused format with this literary nonfiction book. This unit digs deep into EVERY SINGLE common core rea
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6th - 8th
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CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice BUNDLE Short Constructed Response Activity
Lead your students to MASTERY of CER - claim, evidence, reasoning. This bundle of FIVE resources helps your students draft claims, evidence and reasoning using emojis (always a hit!) With a hands-on group activity, they have a high-quality discussion of the components of CER. The practice sheets lead them to mastery. And the task cards for physical AND digital SCOOT reinforce all the concepts!Also included are 8.5 x 11" posters to post CER definitions and examples year round. ✅Perfect for state
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5th - 8th
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A Christmas Carol: Non-Fiction Reading Activity
Need to add non-fiction into a Christmas Carol or holiday-themed unit? Want to add some controversy to your class before winter break?Use this 2-day lesson connecting literature and modern articles to assess CCSS RI.1 and W.9 in your ELA classroom. Themed around the question “Have we REALLY learned anything from Scrooge?”, the articles and corresponding questions ask students to think critically about the theme of the novella and whether or not society is carrying out Scrooge’s lesson. (Though t
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: A Christmas Carol: Unit Bundle with Random Acts of Kindness
Informational Text & Reading Literature with Film Clips: Grade 6-8 Lesson Bundle
Teach EVERY middle school reading literature and reading informational text common core state standard for grade 6-8 using inspirational and engaging videos (Printable & Digital! 15 no prep lessons include editable lesson plan, student handouts, rubric, Answer Key, PowerPoint slides and Google Slides for no prep distance learning or Google Classroom activities.Common Core ELA Test Prep is FUN with VIDEO CLIP ACTIVITIES - plus grade 9 - 12 lessons for scaffolding, differentiation and gifted
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6th - 8th, Higher Education, Staff
Citing Evidence Lesson: PowerPoint for Text Dependent Essay Prep! +Worksheets!
This is a ready-to-teach PowerPoint lesson on Citing Evidence / Locating Text Based Facts. Appropriate for middle and high school. 5th/6th Grade Edition is here.
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Contains over 40 slides and two 2-sided worksheets that accompany the prese
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6th - 12th
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Poet and Poem Study – Maya Angelou – Doodle Notes Women's History Month
Help students learn about Maya Angelou and analyze her poem, “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me,” with this incredibly engaging “Doodle and Do” resource. Perfect to teach during Women's History Month! Designed with doodling, interaction, and creativity in mind, you’ll find a Doodle Article about Angelou, Doodle Notes to respond to the nonfiction passage, and an interactive poetry flip book in this resource. First, students read a nonfiction passage about Angelou that includes information on her childh
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4th - 8th
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