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Middle school informational text unit plans for Easel Activities
Cause and Effect Texts for Teaching Text Structure
Cause and effect articles! This packet includes everything you need to introduce students to the text structure of cause and effect in expository texts. You'll find 11 texts with a wide variety of before, during, and after reading activities.Texts (text-dependent questions and activities included)What Is A Tsunami?Surviving the Winter Raising a Stink About StinkbugsThe Reason for a RainbowMysterious Milk Sickness Invasive Species Synthesizing Information activity Great Peshtigo FireWriting Sente
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4th - 6th
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Canada's DAVID SUZUKI Bio: Texts Environmental Activities PRINT and EASEL
David Suzuki, Environmentalist and Scientist is designed as a multi-purpose informational reading, writing and science assignment unit for upper elementary students. A great unit for Earth Day!This resource focuses on two things - the life and work of David Suzuki and how we can all improve the environment that we all share. The activities can be used as part of a larger unit on environmentalism. Each text has a page of questions (inference, factual, and opinion) to measure student comprehensi
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5th - 7th
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Red Scarf Girl Literature Guide with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
Literature Guide for Red Scarf Girl by Ji Li Jiang. 87-page novel study on the nonfiction memoir about living in China under Chairman Mao and how the Cultural Revolution affected her family. Good book for middle school ELA, especially 7th grade. Comprehensive novel guide aligned with standards includes pre-reading activities, vocabulary with tests and answer keys, study guide, discussion questions, unit plans, writing focus, grammar practice, supplemental materials and visuals for class discuss
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7th - 10th
Procedural Writing Distance Learning Unit-Printable and Digital Version
Teaching Procedural Writing is fun with this common core aligned unit. From anchor chart ideas and graphic organizers, to planning templates and rubrics, it has everything you'll need to teach Procedural Writing. It includes a choice of 2 craft activities for your elementary and middle school students to complete, as a basis for their procedural writing, and some video clips for you to use as examples. The detailed lesson plans take you through each step of the teaching process; from the introd
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Writing Unit Bundle Distance Learning
Evaluating Argumentative Text Mini-Unit
Teach your students to analyze and evaluate persuasive arguments in this mini-unit! As students read several articles about the debate on killing barred owls to save spotted owls, students will learn to identify and trace the central argument, claims, supporting evidence, and emotional appeals. They will also evaluate the effectiveness of each article based on its components.Students use annotations, color-coding, drawing, multiple-choice questions, and discussions with peers as the examine ea
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Argumentative Text and Research Project BUNDLE
Nonfiction Genre Study and Book Report +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6 Print. Go.
Set out on an educational adventure with this nonfiction genre study and book report. Designed to engage and excite young learners, this study offers a comprehensive approach to exploring nonfiction text. This Lesson Offers:Informative Anchor Chart: A guide to key concepts enhancing understanding.Student Material Cover: Adds an organized touch to student resources.In-Depth Topic Exploration: Invites students to deeply engage with the subject matter.Nonfiction Genre Study: Broadens understanding
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Animal & Plant Structural and Behavioral Adaptations Help Survival – Unit PDF
TITLEAnimal & Plant Structural and Behavioral Adaptations Help Survival – Unit PDFOVERVIEW Students learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about fascinating structural and behavioral adaptations of plants and animals that help them survive in the biodiverse habitat of the tropical rainforest. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
Informational Text Author's Purpose and Point of View Mini-Unit
This mini-unit guides students in analyzing text for author's purpose and distinguishing between differing points of view and how they are conveyed. There are three lessons in this unit and a unit overview. The lessons all use the theme of organic food as a basis for which to compare.Lesson 1: Students work in groups to do a Jigsaw analyzing text using SOAPS (Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject) to determine the author's purpose of four texts.Lesson 2: Students collaborate with eac
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Integrating Informational Texts Unit BUNDLE
Informational Text Analysis Mini-Unit: Elaboration/Summary/Cite Evidence/Essay
Use this mini-unit to guide students to look in-depth at informational text and integrate ideas. In this four-lesson unit, students will analyze several texts (one video and 5 articles) on the subject of healthy living. Lesson 1: Students analyze texts based on elaboration techniques and use a chart to record their findings.Lesson 2: Students read a new text and write a concise summary.Lesson 3: Students answer questions using text evidence and use in-text citations.Lesson 4: Students inte
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Integrating Informational Texts Unit BUNDLE
STEM 4 Justice | Exploring Representation in STEM Resources | Social Justice
Representation is Intentional.Lack of representation leads to exclusion, promotes bias and prejudice, limits learning experiences, and misrepresents the current and historic contributions of a diverse group of STEM professionals. STEM 4 Justice promotes social justice by addressing the lack of diversity in STEM educational resources. Students and teachers will explore the possible reasons for the lack of diversity in STEM resources and act with intentionality to expand their knowledge of diverse
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6th - 9th
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Rainforest Plant Biodiversity, Reproduction, Fungi, & Decomposition – Unit PDF
TITLERainforest Plant Biodiversity, Reproduction, Fungi, & Decomposition – Unit PDFOVERVIEW Students learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about diversity of plant life, plant reproduction, fungi, and decomposition. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to teach this NGSS-aligned life science unit. Content is engaging and hel
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-LS1-1
Fake News Nantucket Sea Monster Novel Study & Writing Project
Introducing our captivating resource to engage young minds in the world of fake news and critical thinking! Delve into the fascinating world of "The Nantucket Sea Monster" with our comprehensive print-and-go novel study, tailored to captivate even the most reluctant writers! As busy teachers, you'll find 20 fantastic reading and writing lessons that require minimal preparation, making this English unit an ideal choice for your classroom. Included are lesson overviews, engaging worksheets, writin
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Fake News Elementary Activity Cards & Worksheet Bundle
Finding Text Evidence: Native Americans
In this product, you will find short articles about tribes in the five major Native American cultural regions of the United States.Eastern WoodlandsSouthwestGreat PlainsNorthwestArcticEach article asks learners to highlight/underline the words, phrases, or sentences in the passage in which they find the answers to the questions at the bottom of the pages. This product allows learners to learn content knowledge about Native Americans as well as learn how to use textual evidence to answer a questi
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3rd - 6th
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Research and Citations Mini-Unit
Teach your students foundational research skills along with the various ways to cite their sources! Combined with argumentative writing, students research to answer the question of whether or not endangered owls should be protected and how (the unit can be adapted for any topic, but all examples are related to the owl theme). Lessons about the Works Cited page, in-text citations, the research process, and writing from research are in this mini-unit. All information about citing sources uses t
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Argumentative Text and Research Project BUNDLE
Comprehending Informational Text Mini-Unit
Help your students comprehend informational text more deeply with this mini-unit! In this four-lesson unit, students will practice determining the central idea, writing summaries, providing and citing text evidence, and analyzing text structure and ideas. All texts are centered around the common topic of Burrowing Owls.Included in this plan are a unit overview, four lesson plans, links to all articles and texts, handouts to go with the lessons, rubrics, and answer keys. Students will work in
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Argumentative Text and Research Project BUNDLE
Layers, Light, Life Cycles, and Traits in a Rainforest Ecosystem – Unit eBook
TITLELayers, Light, Life Cycles, and Traits in a Rainforest Ecosystem Unit eBookOVERVIEWStudents learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about how the rainforest habitat, its layers, the importance of water and light, life cycles, traits, life through time, and ecosystem dynamics. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to teach this
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
Layers, Light, Life Cycles, and Traits in a Rainforest Ecosystem – Unit PDF
TITLELayers, Light, Life Cycles, and Traits in a Rainforest Ecosystem – Unit PDFOVERVIEWStudents learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about how the rainforest habitat, its layers, the importance of water and light, life cycles, traits, life through time, and ecosystem dynamics. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to teach this
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
From Invertebrates to Mammals: Amazing Animal Biodiversity - Unit eBook
TITLEFrom Invertebrates to Mammals: Amazing Animal Biodiversity Unit eBookOVERVIEW Students learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about how the diverse species of the animal kingdom grow, adapt, and survive in the rainforest habitat. The defining characteristics of each of the 6 main animal groups are covered along with a specific profiled animal from that group. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
Animal & Plant Structural and Behavioral Adaptations Help Survival – Unit eBook
TITLEAnimal & Plant Structural and Behavioral Adaptations Help Survival Unit eBookOVERVIEW Students learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about fascinating structural and behavioral adaptations of plants and animals that help them survive in the biodiverse habitat of the tropical rainforest. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
From Invertebrates to Mammals: Amazing Animal Biodiversity - Unit PDF
TITLEFrom Invertebrates to Mammals: Amazing Animal Biodiversity - Unit PDFOVERVIEW Students learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about how the diverse species of the animal kingdom grow, adapt, and survive in the rainforest habitat. The defining characteristics of each of the 6 main animal groups are covered along with a specific profiled animal from that group. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
Rainforest Plant Biodiversity, Reproduction, Fungi, & Decomposition – Unit eBook
TITLERainforest Plant Biodiversity, Reproduction, Fungi, & Decomposition Unit eBookOVERVIEW Students learn through reading passages, engaging media (photos, graphic organizers, video and audio clips), and a hands-on activity about diversity of plant life, plant reproduction, fungi, and decomposition. Assessments, answer keys, Easel Activities, and teacher support are included. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to teach this NGSS-aligned life science unit. Content is engaging and hel
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-LS1-1
Trekking in the Rainforest - Virtual Field Trip Distance Learning PDF
Trekking in the Rainforest: Virtual Field Trip Distance Learning PDFOVERVIEWEach grade-unique EdTechLens Trip Journal contains 33 entries. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to present NGSS-aligned life science content, including plant and animal life, ecosystems, human impact on the rainforest, and adaptations for survival. All concepts are covered within the context of an actual trip to the rainforest. Rainforest Journey Trip Journals present a rare opportunity to use primary sources w
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4th - 6th
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Trekking in the Rainforest - Virtual Field Trip PDF - Free
Trekking in the Rainforest: A Trip Journal – A Primary Source PDFOVERVIEWThis is a free sample with limited pages from a larger Trip Journal package. Each full-sized grade-unique EdTechLens Trip Journal contains 33 entries. The high-interest rainforest theme is used to present NGSS-aligned life science content, including plant and animal life, ecosystems, human impact on the rainforest, and adaptations for survival. All concepts are covered within the context of an actual trip to the rainforest.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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