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Middle school informational text thematic unit plans for Easel Activities
Norse Mythology Unit, Campbell Hero’s Journey, Lord of the Rings, Marvel Thor
In this epic Norse Mythology unit, you and your students will explore the realms (Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, etc.) and characters (Odin, Thor, Loki, etc.) of Norse Mythology and study Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey (monomyth). You will apply the Hero’s Journey to the Norse myths as well as Marvel’s Thor and connect the past with the present by comparing Norse myths to The Lord of the Rings and Marvel’s Thor. In other words, you’ll leave your ordinary world, enter a special world filled with g
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Bundle: Norse Mythology Unit + Latin Folktales & Magical Realism Unit
Hero or Outlaw? Use Evidence to Decide! Nonfiction Passages and Printables
High-Interest nonfiction reading passages about the controversial wild west figures, Wyatt Earp, William Tilghman, and Jesse James. Each biography contains a biased read or an information list of their activities, a complete life story passage, and several printables that will engage your students in the text, challenge them to find evidence, and encourage them to read for understanding by analyzing the passages and defending their opinions. All answer keys are included.What's Included?• Nonf
Grades:
6th - 8th
Interactive Notebook - Geography Unit - Social Studies - With Reading Passages!
Interactive social studies notebooks are wonderful, and fun, ways to introduce your students to geography!I've been using notebooks in Social Studies for several years now, and I love it! My units involve a lot of reading, and even includes mini-books and reading passages! These mini-books have foldables and other activities that focus on reading skills, such as summarizing, looking for main idea and details, highlighting important information, taking notes, etc. My students have loved watching
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Interactive Notebook: 13 AMERICAN COLONIES-Colonial America w/ Reading Passages!
Interactive Social Studies Notebooks are wonderful, and fun, ways to introduce your students to the 13 Colonies!I've been using notebooking in Social Studies for almost a year now, and I love it! My notebooking units involve a lot of close reading, and will focus on reading skills, such as summarizing, looking for main idea and details, highlighting important information, taking notes, etc. My students have loved watching their notebooks grow throughout the school year and enjoy looking back at
Grades:
3rd - 7th
The Old Mallory Place: Fiction and Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension Unit
Suspense is a great way to engage your students and help them improve their reading comprehension skills! That is why I wrote The Old Mallory Place, a high interest tale of a mysterious past that haunts the present. The cliffhanger ending gives your students an opportunity to write their own ending- they get to tell what they think happened!This resource is the perfect combination of fact and fiction. The 39 page resource contains a complete short story, 2 informational text passages, and numer
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Four Suspenseful Tales of Fiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Scarecrows: Non-Fiction Passages & Printables
Just print and teach with these printables all about the history of scarecrows."Scarecrows" is a 19 page resource that covers the history of scarecrows throughout the world, how they came to America, and how they are used today. There are 4 non-fiction passages with questions and 4 pages of flash cards to check comprehension. Answer keys for all are included. Standards are for grades 3-6, but this resource would also work great with 7th or 8th grade.What's Included:• Nonfiction Passages with te
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Heroic Stories of WWII: Non-Fiction Reading Passages and Printables
Your students will be engaged with these exciting tales of World War II heroes. Middle School students love to hear tales of heroic acts. These passages are sure to please even your most reluctant reader. 33 pages include 4 informational text passages about Paul Tibbets, jr. (pilot of Enola Gay), George H.W. Bush (survived plane crash), Reba Whittle (only woman POW), and George Marshall (recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize). The resource also includes printables for each passage, a flip book, an
Grades:
5th - 8th
Area 51 Conspiracy Mentor Texts & Reading & Writing Project
Introducing The Ultimate Resource to Explore UFO Conspiracy Theories and Cultivate Critical Thinking! Unravel the mysteries surrounding Area 51 with our compelling print-and-go mentor texts and comprehensive reading and writing worksheets, featuring "The Roswell Incident" and the infamous Bob Lazar interview! Through 13 amazing activities, students will delve into the world of Area 51 conspiracy theories, examining evidence and deciding for themselves if UFOs and aliens hide within this highly c
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3rd - 6th
King Arthur: Finding Evidence in Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Learning to read informational text and find supporting evidence can be difficult. These nonfiction passages help students learn how to read nonfiction and find evidence that supports specific statements. Students are guided through a process to use vocabulary, main idea, and comprehension questions to find the evidence needed to support or justify answers. Questions vary from multiple choice to short answer. The varying nonfiction structures (descriptive, compare/contrast, chronological) of th
Grades:
5th - 7th
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages about Snowflakes
This thematic set of nonfiction reading comprehension passages combines several standards so that students have an opportunity to practice their reading skills without isolating the standards. The descriptive structure of the text will also help students develop improved comprehension of the topic. This nonfiction resource gives you an opportunity to reteach, enrich, or introduce a new standard. Understanding and practicing reading skills is so important in improving comprehension. This resource
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Snowflake Bentley and Snow Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Abe Lincoln and the Civil War: Four Informational Text Passages & Printables
Check out this resource about Abraham Lincoln and the turbulent times of the Civil War. Four informational text passages are included along with challenging questions to make your students think about history while they sharpen their reading skills. The high interest passages are: Abraham Lincoln on the Road to the White House, Antietam, Harper’s Ferry, and Mathew Brady. These topics are also covered in Patricia Polacco’s book, “Just in Time, Abraham Lincoln”. Using picture books is an excell
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4th - 6th
Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims: Non-Fiction Passages & Printables
Use these nonfiction passages to help your students comprehend more about life in North America when the pilgrims first settled here. Your students will learn more about the Native American, known as Squanto, that helped the early Plymouth colonists survive their first year in the New World. Engaging non-fiction passages include: Tisquantum (Squanto) , Pilgrims, and Plimouth Colony (Plymouth). Each passage includes questions. There are also three additional pages of printables. These printables
Grades:
4th - 6th
America: Original 13 Colonies: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
A nonfiction reading resource of our nation's history describing how the original 13 colonies came to be involved in the American Revolution. Each high interest informational text passage is followed by an activity designed to improve your student's reading comprehension skills! Students will need to read and highlight the text in order to find evidence, locate the main idea and supporting details, understand vocabulary, and complete cause and effect or problem and solution charts. All answer
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Bundle: America Non-Fiction Reading passages and printables
Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Book Companion & Non-Fiction Passages & Printables
There is nothing better to read during the dark days of autumn than The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. This nonfiction resource contains seven fun printables to accompany the short story, five nonfiction passages and printables covering these topics: New England, Sleepy Hollow, Cotton Mather, Washington Irving, and Is the Tale True? Answer keys are included and standards covered- CCSS aligned. Everything you need for a fiction and nonfiction reading unit! Check out the preview!St
Grades:
6th - 8th
May Day Superstitions: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Lessons
High-interest passages paired with engaging printables and silly superstitions make this reading comprehension resource great for improving and practicing reading skills. May Day has historically been a misunderstood holiday, even though it has been celebrated for hundreds of years. Learn about the history of May Day, and how it is celebrated in Great Britain and the United States. Then read about Hawaii's unique version of May Day! This resource is now available in Boom Cards! Just click here
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4th - 6th
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Printables About St. Nicholas
This nonfiction resource features 3 reading comprehension passages. Several standards are combined so students will have an opportunity to practice their skills without isolating each standard. The informational text passages are written using descriptive and cause/effect structure. Each passage is presented twice. The first time students will begin the analyzing process (identify main idea, supporting details, finding evidence). With the second reading, students are asked to dig a little deeper
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4th - 6th
Twas the Night Before Christmas Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Lessons
The objective of this nonfiction reading lesson is to delve into the life and work of Clement C. Moore, particularly his famous poem "A Visit from St. Nicholas," commonly known as "Twas the Night Before Christmas." Students will gain an understanding of the historical context, Moore's inspiration, and the lasting impact of this iconic Christmas poem. This nonfiction resource features 3 reading comprehension passages. Several standards are combined so students will have an opportunity to practice
Grades:
4th - 6th
History Mysteries: Nonfiction Reading Comprehension and Finding Evidence
This nonfiction resource helps your students learn to read informational text and find supporting evidence. Students read a nonfiction passage, then answer questions, as they read and when they are complete. There are several opportunities for students to give their opinions in response to a text. Students are encouraged to write how a fact makes them feel, to form their own conclusions, to offer suggestions for improvement, or tell what they would do in a similar situation. This helps them lear
Grades:
6th - 8th
Nonfiction book Companion about Jungle Book Author Rudyard Kipling
In this unit, students will delve into the life and works of the shy author of The Jungle Book, Rudyard Kipling. He was a renowned British author known for his captivating storytelling and poetic flair. Through nonfiction passages about his life and his work, printables, fun activities, and a flipbook project, students will gain a deeper understanding of Kipling's contributions to literature and learn to analyze informational text. A fun and engaging way to introduce your students to The Ju
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4th - 6th
Turkeys: non-fiction passages and printables
After reading the 3 high interest nonfiction passages, your students will know the difference between wild and domesticated turkeys, facts about turkeys, and how the turkey became part of the Thanksgiving tradition. Challenging questions on the printables help them analyze and comprehend the nonfiction text. Perfect for the week of Thanksgiving!All answer keys included!Standards covered:• Vocabulary - RI 3.4, RI 4.4, RI 5.4 RI 6.4• Using Details to Answer Questions- RI 3.1, RI 4.1, RI 5.1, RI
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Australian Democracy and levels of government.
What is democracy?AimI can describe the main features of a democracy and discuss the rights and responsibilities of citizens in AustraliaLearning IntentionsTo learn about the different levels of government used to maked decisions and laws in AustraliaWhat is the system of Government in AUSTRALIA?Basic rightsWho rules Australia?What does democracy mean?Democracy and votingYoung people and democracyMain political partiesVotingElected representativesLevels of GovernmentLaw and orderWhat is included
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4th - 6th, Staff
Hawaii: Informational Text passages, Printables, Task Cards
This unit is a fun way to learn how to analyze nonfiction while improving reading comprehension skills. The unit includes a variety of high-interest passages about the Aloha State! Your students will enjoy learning more about the plants and animals that are unique to the islands, as well as, the history of Hawaii, island legends, and the only Queen in American history. By the end of the unit, students should demonstrate improved skills in comprehending and analyzing nonfiction texts, as well as
Grades:
5th - 7th
Segregation/Jim Crow Laws & The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson Unit Study
Through this two-week unit, students will critically examine and compare themes in The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson to develop an understanding of unjust practices and systemic racism against Black Americans. Students will connect themes in the story to the Jim Crow Laws of segregation and the fight for racial equality for Black Americans in the United States today by analyzing characters, conducting research, and analyzing perspectives. Activities Included:Jim Crow Laws Gallery Walk and Ref
Grades:
6th - 9th
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Unit: Companion to A Christmas Classic
Exciting nonfiction unit that works great as a book companion to a Christmas Classic! Engaging nonfiction passages, printables, 4 "un- flipbooks!" sensory printables, and character study. A must for your Christmas reading list! In this resource, your students will explore the land, animals, and plant life of the Arctic; meet the author, Chris Van Allsburg; and learn facts about the Northern lights and the real Polar Express, a brief history of trains; use their senses to write about things in t
Grades:
4th - 6th
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