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Middle school informational text thematic unit plan pdfs
Solar System and Planets Leveled Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions
These 24 engaging planets reading passages are a must have for a Solar System unit, nonfiction reading, or guided reading groups! Each planet comes with 3 leveled reading passages containing the same educational material & vocabulary, only varying by reading level. Reading passages range from Grade Level Equivalents of 3-5.5. All follow-up activities are thoughtfully planned to align to the ELA Common Core. Please check out the preview for a closer look!For a discounted price on this pro
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Opinion Nonfiction Text for Opinion Writing
This pack includes 6 nonfiction articles that are for student responding with opinion writing. Students read the article and respond with their opinion. Completely focused around the Common Core writing standards, students will be responding to text and the writing planners and graphic organizers that are included will be great to get students excited about opinion writing! I have also UPDATED this set to create paragraphs due to popular demand. The nonfiction texts include:
1. Kids and Social
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in: 4th Grade ELA- Reading- Language Arts BUNDLE
Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture!
Texas Our Texas: Learn About Texas History, Symbols, and Culture! 150 pages!!Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Texas with our engaging elementary unit on the Lone Star State's symbols. Designed to inspire young minds, this comprehensive package delves into the iconic symbols that represent Texas's unique identity. From the majestic Lone Star Flag to the rugged Longhorn, students will embark on a journey through the state's fascinating heritage. Through interactive lessons and creat
Grades:
K - 7th
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common CoreFor Grades 5-6. This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on zoo animals. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 5th-6th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything they've done into a lapbook. These plans work well to leave with a sub
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
Declaration of Independence Unit
Declaration of Independence Unit
Do you want to bring the Declaration of Independence to life for your students? This is the perfect unit for you! My students enjoyed the activities in this unit and I was thrilled to see their love for history grow! This unit will help you take the Declaration of Independence off the textbook page and make it much more relevant to your students.
Contents of this unit:
* What is the Declaration of Independence? - Reading Comprehension
* Who was Thomas Jeffe
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Declaration of Independence Bundle
World War II
This 71 page product is packed FULL of engaging information and activities about World War II. Click the PREVIEW button above to see more visuals of what you will receive in this packet. The World War II topics covered in this packet include:Pearl HarborIwo JimaD-Day: The Invasion of NormandyVE Day & VJ DayThe HolocaustWWII LeadersRationingWomen of WWII & Rosie the RiveterAfrican-Americans in WWII & The Tuskegee AirmenUnited NationsEach World War II topic comes with 5 different reso
Grades:
4th - 6th
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)
Duck Life Cycle
This Duck Life Cycle Pack includes 10 resources.The included resources will support the teaching of the Duck Life Cycle:1. Vocabulary Cards2. Life Cycle Posters - detailed and flow chart3. Life Cycle Matching Puzzle - Match the picture to the description4. Graphic Organisers - KWL and Can, Have, Are5. Life Cycle Worksheets - 3 versions6. Labelling a Duck7. We're Eggcited to Meet You - Hatch countdown8. Duck Diary Template - use as a class or individually9. Writing paper10. Life Cycle Booklet - W
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 6th
A Dog Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
A Dog Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on dog breeds. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 5th-6th graders to complete in a day. All of the teachers (7 of us) had to be out for the day so we wanted to leave something fun instead of a whole day of seat work. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
Differentiated Plant Adaptations Reading Passages, Vocabulary & Comprehension
Get your students engaged with this 3-page Plants Adaptations reading passage and activities while meeting their reading level needs! This is perfect for your plants unit, reading nonfiction texts, and for guided reading groups. This passage has been differentiated for 3 reading levels (Grade Level Equivalents of 3.5-5.5). Please take a look at the preview for a closer look! This paper version, along with a digital version Google Slides™ is available here.WHAT'S INCLUDED• Vocabulary Preview Char
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Plants Bundle, Differentiated Plants Reading Passages & Word Wall
Nonfiction Endangered Animal Passages for Language, Comprehension, and More
This differentiated No Prep packet features 12 different ENDANGERED ANIMALS with 2 levels of Nonfiction passages for each animal. With these passages you can address reading comprehension, listening comprehension, vocabulary, context clues, research, informational text writing, main idea and details, summarizing, comparing and contrasting information, and more!This product is great for upper elementary aged students, as well as, middle school students with a language impairment. (Sometimes I eve
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Texas History / Important Documents in Texas History / Printable & Digital
This resource is a 4th grade Texas History teacher's life-saver when it comes to teaching your students about important documents in Texas history. This unit is jam packed with easy-prep, easy to grade, comprehensive content and engaging activities that both you and your students will love!If you want to go paperless, or just get in those t-tess technology "brownie points", the entire unit is provided in a digital format as well! This product contains the following: 5 reading passages on the fo
Grades:
4th - 7th
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
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
9 Reading passages cover the Transcontinental Railroad, The Central Pacific Railroad, The Union Pacific Railroad, The Workers, Life on the Job, Promontory Summit, and More. This product is great for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Perfect for use by substitute teachers! Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product is great for a quick charter school sample! It may be used f
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
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
Halloween Town Packet Reading Comprehension Grade 4 5 6 7 {2 set Paired Passage}
This is a Halloween Packet that includes many different skills
****I put grades 4 5 6 7 but you decide when you read the preview page 1 of 2 for "The White House is it Haunted". It could be used in other grades as well? ********
You will get:
History of Halloween (passage with questions)
Halloween Then and Now (Venn)
The White House "Is it Haunted" (passage with questions/timeline)
A New Jersey ghost story (passage with questions)
Why do we carve pumpkins (legend with questions)
How to (inf
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Natural Texas & Its People Era – 7th Grade Texas History – Texas 7th Grade TEKS
Natural Texas and Its People (Prehistory-1528), one of 12 Eras of Texas History, is a five-part Unit that includes all of the Nonfiction Informational Text (NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED), SEVEN Interactive Notebook assignments, and a comprehensive End-of-Unit Test.Part 1 – The First TexansPart 2 – The Gulf Culture AreaPart 3 – The Plains Culture AreaPart 4 – The Pueblo Culture AreaPart 5 – The Southeastern Culture AreaEnd-of-Unit TestStudents will complete 3 Vocabulary Circle Flaps, 5 Study Gu
Grades:
7th
Also included in: 7th Grade Texas History Bundle – Texas 7th Grade History TEKS Aligned
Opinion Writing in Upper Elementary
Walk your students through the writing process with this opinion-based project!Students will be researching, reading, and deciding what they think is the most important of all the seasons. Your writers must select one season to write about, draft a thesis statement, and use facts to defend their claim.Included in this resource:Comprehension passage to encourage critical thinkingMultiple note-taking sheets for students to research the seasonsAnchor charts in two sizesThesis and essay planning pa
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Bundle: Monthly Writing Projects for Upper Elementary
Australian Gold Rush Activity Unit
This printable, no-prep activity pack is a great 28-page tool for students to learn about the Gold Rush era in Australia. This activity pack aligns with the NSW HSIE/Australian HASS curriculum and includes different learning activities to encourage different styles of learners to participate and learn.HOW CAN YOU USE THIS PRODUCT?This pack is a great resource for casuals to have in their bag of tricks, and is equally as useful for classroom teachers to use when exploring historical Australia. It
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Australia Activity Bundle
Mexican National Era–7th Grade Texas History–Texas 7th Grade History TEKS
The Mexican National Era (1821-1836), one of 12 Eras of Texas History, is a four-part TEKS-aligned Unit that includes all of the Nonfiction Informational Text (NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED), THREE Interactive Notebook assignments, and a comprehensive End-of-Unit Test. Part 1 – Americans in TexasPart 2 – Mexican Control of TexasPart 3 – Tensions in MexicoPart 4 – Preparing for BattleEnd-of-Unit TestStudents will complete Interactive Vocabulary Flap Books, 16 Pocket Cards and Pocket Foldable Stud
Grades:
7th
Also included in: 7th Grade Texas History Bundle – Texas 7th Grade History TEKS Aligned
Differentiated Biography Passages About Olympic Champions
Your big kids will love reading about current and past Olympic champions. It's a great way to integrate social studies and literacy with a high-interest topic. The entire file is a print and go, so that you have more time to teach and need less to time prep. This file includes biography passages about 10 different Olympians from both the Summer and Winter Games:• Michael Phelps• Kerri Walsh Jennings• Gabrielle Douglas• Carl Lewis• Jenny Thompson• Jackie Joyner Kersee• Shaun White• Bonnie Blai
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Globe Craft: The Seven Continents Writing Activity
This globe craftivity is a perfect way for your students to demonstrate their knowledge of the seven continents. This is a versatile writing resource, in that it can be used with ANY research on the continents. However, if you are looking for a guided resource that includes specific facts and features, this craftivity is also included in The Seven Continents Unit. This craftivity makes a wonderful classroom display and perfect keepsake. What's Included:: Step-by-step printing and assembly instru
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
Age of Contact Era – 7th Grade Texas History – Texas 7th Grade History TEKS
Texas Age of Contact Era, one of 12 Eras of Texas History, is a four-part TEKS-aligned Unit that includes all of the Nonfiction Informational Text (NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED), TWO Interactive Notebook assignments, a Persuasive Writing assignment (we take students through the writing process), and a comprehensive End-of-Unit Test.Part 1 – The Aztec EmpirePart 2 – Spanish Explorers in TexasPart 3 – Searching for GoldPart 4 – Control of TexasEnd-of-Unit TestIn addition to creating 12 Vocabulary
Grades:
7th
Also included in: 7th Grade Texas History Bundle – Texas 7th Grade History TEKS Aligned
Solar System Activity: Planets Sorts (3) *Freebie*
These planet sorts are a unique way for students to show what they have learned about the planets! All of the information in this free planets activity can also be found in the Solar System Differentiated Reading Passages with Common-Core aligned Comprehension & Vocabulary activities. Hope your students enjoy!
3 Sorts Included:
• Inner Planets
• Outer Planets
• All Planets
Answer Keys
Check out the FULL product here: Differentiated Planets Reading Passages, Comprehension and Vocabulary C
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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