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High school informational text thematic unit plan pdfs
Animal Facts: Leveled Comprehension for Special Education
Animal Facts: Leveled Comprehension for Special EducationOver 350 pages of leveled nonfiction animal passages and symbol supported leveled comprehension worksheets!WHAT'S INCLUDED?+ 25 animals are included+ 3 levels of passages+ 3 levels of comprehension sheetsWHAT DO THE LEVELS LOOK LIKE?Level 1: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceLevel 2: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceLevel 3: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceANIMALS INCL
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in: Animal Facts Leveled Comprehension Bundle (Comprehension for Special Ed)
Adapted Interactive Book: Space
This interactive comprehension book is an informational text for special little learners :) Perfect for teaching ESY, ELL/ ESL, special education or Speech Therapy and WH questions. Also perfect for early childhood and emergent readers.
Differentiated for two levels of learners! Level 1 and 2 included! Comprehension questions are WH questions. Perfect for quick and easy storytelling and retell goals!
This book is great for early childhood, preschool, nonverbal learners or students with Autis
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Dracula Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Print & Digital
Use this Informational Text Nonfiction reading comprehension unit comparing Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula and Vlad Dracula III (Vlad the Impaler) with even your most reluctant readers. Use the Reading Activities and Critical Thinking Questions to prepare your students for high stakes tests. Why should the young ones have all the fun?Choose to print out the reading and activities using the .pdf file or go paperless with the Google Slides version. Instructions for using Google Slides in your cla
Grades:
6th - 9th
ELA Grades 9-10 Quarter 3 Curriculum - 9 Weeks Rhetoric Unit, MLK, Argument Unit
Looking for a no-prep rhetorical analysis and argument writing quarter of instruction that contains engaging, relevant, and rigorous materials? Fortunately, this complete nine-week bundle, with a free daily calendar (click to download), represents 21st Century learning at its best! Students will participate in a variety of educational activities that range from analyzing prominent speeches and viewing real-world advertisements to watching and working with iconic movie speeches aimed to motivate
Grades:
9th - 12th
Power and Corruption Research Project - Leadership - Ambition Abuse of Power
Examine the concepts of self-identity, absolute power and corruption, leadership and influence with this high-interest resource! Learn the common traits of powerful people and discover how absolute power can be used to improve society or to devastate and destroy. This modern research project takes a fascinating look at the world’s most powerful and influential people throughout world history - including those who are living in today’s world. Students will select and research a person of power,
Grades:
9th - 12th
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HOLOCAUST UNIT - Pre-Reading Unit for Holocaust-Themed Novel Study
This engaging 6-Lesson Mini-Unit as Pre-Reading Lessons for any Holocaust-themed non-fiction book or novel uses reading workshop and writing workshop. It includes:6 detailed lesson plans, printables and graphic organizers, and links to all informational texts and videos used.I used this mini-unit before reading the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne with my students. This mini-unit gave them a basic understanding of the Holocaust.Lesson Overview:The Rise of the Nazis - Activities
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE of 6 UNITS - Saskatchewan English Language Arts 8 - Semester #1
Nez Perce and Chief Joseph
This packet contains 19 pages of informational text describing the Nez Perce tribe of the Plateau and their great warrior Chief Joseph. The slides include information about: the people and their territory, clothing, food, shelter, family life, and history fighting for their land against the U.S. government. Also included are 3 follow up activities: Nez Perce bubble map, salmon sequencing, and a t-chart.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
"Stolen Into Slavery" Reading Questions and Performance Tasks
Common Core Aligned
This is a guide meant to accompany the narrative "Stolen Into Slavery: The True Story of Solomon Northup". There are reading questions for each chapter, including the afterword as well as 2 performance tasks.
Part of this unit includes a crossword puzzle of relevant, domain-specific vocabulary as well as a timeline based off of a PBS interactive timeline resource (both available for purchase on TpT). There are references in the reading guide for dates to add to the timelin
Grades:
6th - 12th
ChangeMaker or Passion Project | Life Skills | Project Based Learning | PBL
Project-Based Learning Unit | ChangeMaker or Passion Project Secondary Unit: Download PDF and email me for the editable Google Doc. **THIS RESOURCE IS ALSO INCLUDED IN MY YEAR-LONG ELA MEGA BUNDLE! SAVE MONEY & FIND IT HEREThis engaging student-centered unit is designed to inspire middle and high school students to become genuine ChangeMakers in the world. Resources can be used for project-based learning, independent study, or secondary ELA credit. Aligned with Common Core ELA Standards Grad
Grades:
8th - 12th
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 14 Week Unit and Lesson Plans Grades 9-12
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens 14 Week Unit Plan + Daily Lesson Plans Aligned with ELA CCSS Grades 9-12In addition to serving as a non-fiction anchor text for secondary English Language Arts, this motivational unit can also be used as Life Skills curriculum or within Career & Tech Ed classes to teach social-emotional skills in society and the workplace.✔ 300 pages of engaging resources ✔ Link to 100 page Google Doc with student resources ✔ 70 daily lesson plans for 70-90 minute cl
Grades:
9th - 12th
ELA Full Semester American Literature Curriculum Grades 11-12 Bundle
Set your students up for success with this zero prep, print and Google slides ready curriculum resource an entire semester of your American Literature course. In this resource you will find 6 units that span 18 weeks of instruction:Rhetoric of the American RevolutionPost Revolution: American RomanticismPrelude to the Civil War: American TranscendentalismThe Dark Romanticism of Edgar Allan PoeThe Anti-Slavery Rhetoric of Frederick DouglassRealism and Early Feminist LiteratureTake a look at my FRE
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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Bear Brook Podcast Unit Plan Bundle
As an avid true crime listener and fan, I knew I had to incorporate Bear Brook into my AP English Language high school classroom. Please listen to the podcast in its entirety BEFORE considering this for your high school classroom here. There are some mature triggering concepts, and it requires a mature audience. You are also able to skip episodes or sections and use the podcast lesson plans. You will get:⭐ Episode 1: Hide and Seek slides⭐ Episode 1 Mining the Monologue assignment⭐Episode 2: Kno
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Identity Activities for Middle and High School Students
Looking to dig into identity with high interest texts to engage your middle and high school students? This unit designed to examine the effect of stereotypes on a person's identity. Activities include standards aligned questions, written short response, narrative writing, and a choice board with digital options are perfect for middle and high school students. Included texts are:America Ferrera’s TED Talk “My Identity is my Superpower”Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk “Danger of a Single Story”
Grades:
6th - 12th
Senior English Lesson Plans- Block Schedule, Semester Plans
Who would've thought that preparing lesson plans could be so simple? You are just a click away from having a whole semester of lesson plans at your fingertips. This semester was designed to hit all of the Academic Content standards, as well provide engaging and challenging readings, projects, essays, and group discussions for students. The unit worksheets, rubrics, and projects are also available for purchase through my store. So, if you find a lesson or two or twelve that you like in this bundl
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Grades:
12th
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UNWIND: Paired Passages & Activities
As part of your UNWIND unit, I encourage you to incorporate these paired passages and activities to help your students understand the world around them, the controversy of this novel, and important concepts such as organ donation, Roe v. Wade, Safe Haven, and Xenotransplantation. These activities will stimulate high level thinking, independent research and reflection, as well as an ability to openly discuss and share an understanding of these topics through lively discussion.
This is a "must ha
Grades:
6th - 9th
Bats: Topic, Main Idea, and Supporting Detail Unit Study
This product was designed to help students search for the topic, main idea, and supporting details in more complex texts. Students will learn about several different species of bats: The Flying Fox, The Vampire bat, the Myotis Vivesi, The Little Brown Bat, the Hammerhead, etc. while searching for details that connect the topic and main idea together.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Dave Cullen's Columbine Nonfiction Book Study - Chapter Questions and Answers
Dave Cullen's Columbine Nonfiction Book Study - Chapter Questions and AnswersThis is a set of questions and answers for each chapter of the text. The questions focus on all aspects of the novel - journalism, literary value, characterization, plot, details, etc. So, they could be used in an English class or a journalism class. They are not repeats of the questions included with the publication. The questions could be used for classroom work, homework, or independent study. They could also be l
Grades:
10th - 12th
The Poisoner's Handbook By Deborah Blum: A 10 Day Literature Unit
This is a 10 day unit designed around Deborah Blum's book, The Poisoner's Handbook. It incorporates cooperative learning strategies, such as jigsawing and gallery walks, and reading comprehension and vocabulary strategies, such as word detective, read and say something, and picture mapping. A student choice board, or think-tac-toe board, is provided for further research/extensions in other subject area connections. Rubrics, links, handouts, discussion questions, content frame, and journal prompt
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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English I and English II STAAR Practice Exam- Diverse Literature
Test includes:-Diverse literature with a focus on Mexican-American lit. - Poem with STAAR questions-Fiction excerpt with STAAR questions-Paired selection with STAAR questions-two nonfiction selections with STAAR questions-revising and editing passage -Expository essay-Persuasive Essay-Google Form Link
Grades:
9th - 10th
Also included in: STAAR/EOC Practice Exam Bundle
9th Grade Scope and Sequence - ELA English Language Arts
Here's a proposed scope and sequence for a 170-day school year following the Common Core State Standards for ninth grade Language Arts. This scope and sequence includes the following:A general overview of each unitAn expansion of each unit with objectives, potential core texts, key skills, a weekly breakdown, and potential assessmentsSummative Assessment Ideas for Each UnitDaily Instructions and Activities for Each UnitThis scope and sequence gives a breakdown of how many days each unit takes an
Grades:
7th - 9th
Critical Thinking Activities - Dinosaurs, Birds, and Paleontology
Two of my newest products are bundled together for even greater value.PLUS, FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLYIf you purchase this item, you will also receive my popular Silly Dragons Activity Pack and Geometric Black and White BookmarksSee Also Meal Planning for Kids - Kid Friendly Menus
Grades:
PreK - 12th
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Spring Reading Comprehension Pack, No Prep - Literacy Centers, Subs, Assessments
Three separate units - "All About Spring", "History of St. Patrick's Day", and "Spring Flowers".
Excellent Informational Text Units
Each unit provides:
Guided Reading Questions with predictions and comprehension
Main Idea and Detail
Citing Text Evidence
Quoting from the Text
Making Text Connections
Summarizing Text
Comprehension Quizzes
BONUS: Activities for Early Finishers
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
Real World Text, Informational Text, Public Signs, Life Skills, ADA Signs
This product was specifically designed for a high school teacher looking for lessons that had real word examples of commonly seen traffic and informational signs found in communities nationwide for her students.
Because these signs are also in compliance with ADA, the product easily lends itself to crossing the curriculum while combining social studies (ADA) and ELA standards.
You will discover the following in this product:
*2 sets of differentiated task cards with examples of 32 real wo
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Grades:
2nd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Core Made Simple - The Odyssey Unit Plan
This is a Common Core Shift unit for Homer's The Odyssey. It is designed for 9th or 10th grade.. These lessons are designed to help teachers use traditional literature they may have used before, but focus them on integrating Common Core expectations into their literature units. As a result, there are very few traditional thematic or character-based lessons, since this type of material is abundantly available. While many of the lessons may appear challenging, they are specifically aligned to th
Grades:
9th - 10th
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