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Middle school informational text pdfs by TpT sellers for TpT sellers
Causes of the Civil War: Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources
This resource includes 5 work stations that will get your students analyzing pre-civil war primary and secondary documents. It has all you need to analyze the political charts, prints, text, maps, and the presidential election all related to pre-civil war. Also includes graphic organizers, essential questions, and thinking questions for students to analyze/discuss the documents with their peers.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Letter Writing - Friendly Letter, Business, Letter to Editor PDF FIle 27 Pages
Must have for letter writing. This is a PDF file that shows the format of different types of letters. 27 pages. Very Visual for the students. BEFORE BUYING THIS INDIVIDUAL FILE YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN THE BUNDLE TO SAVE MONEY AND HAVE MORE LETTER WRITING INFORMATION AND ACTIVITIES! CHECKOUT THE LINK BELOW! Letter Writing Bundlehttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Letter-Writing-Bundle-PDF-File-and-Powerpoint-File-4496382Includesa) Parts of a Letterb) Friendly LetterHeading, Salutation, B
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Also included in: Letter Writing Bundle - PDF File, and Powerpoint File.
Text Set for "Freak the Mighty" Novel Study
A complete set of supplemental texts to support the novel study of "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick!
Planning on reading "Freak the Mighty" with your class? These texts are a great way to add meaningful and thoughtful discussion to your class by exploring topics and themes present in the novel through close reading or text study.
Texts can be read throughout the novel reading to allow students to access:
o Essential Question: How does a person's mindset influence their actions?
Include
Grades:
5th - 9th
One Page List of Transition Words and Sentence Starters (Persuasive Writing)
This handy one page list of transition words and sentence starters are sure to improve the quality of paragraph and persuasive writing writing in your classroom. It is a great resource for your students to edit and input various words to make their writing sound more intellectual. By sounding "Smart," students will be impressed with what a few words added to their written work can do to convince others in their persuasive writing.Please Check out the hundreds of teaching resources I have in m
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Informational Writing/Non-Fiction Sentence Starters
This sheet is a great resource during informational/non-fiction writing. Students often have the information to share, but don't know how to start the sentence. Over the course of the unit, students become more familiar with the sentence starters and start to memorize them to the point where they don't need it anymore!I print on colored paper and have students keep it for the entirety of the unit; it becomes one of their most used papers!
Grades:
2nd - 12th
Australian Animals Information posters
11 information cards for Australian animals. These cards include a photograph of the animal, their classification, their diet, habitat, anatomy, enemies, babies and an extra 'did you know fact?'
Animals included are:
- Kangaroo
- Koala
- Kookaburra
- Dingo
- Crocodile
- Tasmanian Devil
- Echidna
- Wombat
- Emu
- Cassowary
- Wedge Tail Eagle
I have personally used these in my own classroom to allow students to gather and research facts for their information reports. It is broken up easily for
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Author's Purpose Sorts
Due to the popularity of this product, I have now extended it! The first page uses the same examples from the original product, but I have now included 3 additional pages for extra practice/review of Author’s Purpose! ANSWER KEYS ALSO INCLUDED!
If you purchased the original product, please re-download for access to the added content!
Thank you for your support and happy teaching!
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 6th
High Interest Paired Fiction and Non-Fiction Text - Footbinding
High interest middle school level paired fiction/non-fiction passage with guided questions and graphic organizer included. Includes video links for hook and engage and exit slip ideas. My class LOVED this lesson!The book excerpt is the property of the author, Lensey Namioka. The news article was pulled from the LATIMES online. I developed the guided questions/graphic organizer.Guided Questions included questions for both passages, questions requiring synthesis of both passages, genre, tone, voca
Grades:
6th - 8th
Common Core Question Stems 8th Grade - ELA - Reading: Informational Texts
Over 200 ELA Common Core Reading: Informational Texts Question Stems and Annotated Standards specifically written for Grade 8! Meet the rigor and demands of the Common Core with ease with these standard-specific question stems ready to "pop" into lessons, activities, or assessments.No more guessing, no more time spent researching what the standards actually mean, no more coming up with your own questions to be sure you are using the verbiage and rigor your students need. Save yourself HOURS and
Grades:
8th
**No Prep** "ALL ABOUT BEING A YOUTUBER" DIFFERENTIATED CLOSE READ ADVENTURE
Practice important close reading skills while reading about a topic that students WILL want to learn about! In this close reading adventure you will learn about the basics on being a YouTuber. In my classroom this idea always comes up when students are asked about future occupations. Let's focus on things that interest our future leaders!
Included in this great activity:
- 3 Leveled Articles
- Activities for Pre-Reading, 3 Close Reads, and Post-Reading
- Focus on Vocabulary, Text Structure,
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Writing an Information Report {Posters, Labels and Rubric}
These information report posters provide definitions for each section of an information report. It also includes labels to place on an enlarged, shared text with definitions. There are arrows which can be placed on the text to such details such as technical language. A rubric is also included which you can use to assess information reports written by students.
IN MY CLASSROOM I have these posters printed and laminated. They can be joined with rings or blu-tacked on the board/wall as a display.
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
Aquarium Trip Research Book
Engage your students during your trip to the Aquarium by giving students a booklet where they can gather new and interesting facts they've learnt.
Pages includes:
** Front cover
** Pre-excursion: Questions I Have...
** Aquarium Riddles Scavenger Hunt
** Sharks: graphic organiser to gather information
** Turtle: graphic organiser to gather information
** Crab: graphic organiser to gather information
** Sharks: graphic organiser to gather information
** Starfish: graphic organiser to gather info
Grades:
1st - 6th
Parts of Speech - BOHO Rainbow
These posters are a great visual to remind students about the parts of speech. Each poster contains the part of speech, an explanation, and some examples.NounPronounProper NounVerbAdverbAdjectivePrepositionConjunctionInterjection
Subjects:
Grades:
K - 12th
10 Commercial Use Passages for Teacher-Authors
10 original, high-interest passages for teacher-authors to use in products!
Save time and hassle while creating with these informational passages, perfect for grades 4-6.
These passages are short (approx. 100 words in length), making them great for activities, task cards, assessments, and worksheets.
Reading levels have been determined by the ETS text evaluator (click here for more info)
Purchase of this product allows you to use these passages in your own products to re-sell. Your produc
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Common Core Question Stems 7th Grade ELA - Reading: Informational Texts
180 Common Core Reading: Informational Texts Question Stems and Annotated Standards specifically written for Grade 7! Meet the rigor and demands of the Common Core with ease with these standard-specific question stems ready to "pop" into lessons, activities, or assessments.No more guessing, no more time spent researching what the standards actually mean, no more coming up with your own questions to be sure you are using the verbiage and rigor your students need. Save yourself HOURS and eliminate
Grades:
7th
Kid Friendly Signposts Posters for Close Reading
Looking for some close reading strategies? Here are some kid friendly signposts posters that can be used with any grade level. The strategies come out of "Notice and Note: Strategies for Close Reading" by Kylene Beers and Robert E Probst.
Included are posters for each of the 6 signposts strategies as well as a poster that can has all 6 with the "taking a journey" analogy.
Grades:
K - 12th
African Animals Information posters
12 information cards for African animals. These cards include a photograph of the animal, their classification, their diet, habitat, anatomy, enemies, babies and an extra 'did you know fact?'
Animals included are:
- African Lion
- African Painted Dog
- Cheetah
- Cotton Tailed Tamarind
- Zebra
- Elephant
- Hippopotamus
- Giraffe
- Rhino
- Crocodile
- Ostrich
- Hyena
I have personally used these in my own classroom to allow students to gather and research facts for their information reports. It
Grades:
PreK - 6th
Preamble to the Constitution Quick Quiz
An easy way to check your students knowledge of the Preamble to the Constitution. All they need to do is fill in the blanks! Two quizzes per sheet, just copy and cut.
Includes master quiz and answer key.
Star graphics by Ashley Hughes
www.theschoolsupplyaddict.com
Grades:
4th - 8th
Writing A Speech Public Speaking PDF File
This PDF file has a number of pages dealing with creating a speech for public speaking. Please note this is the same file as my MS Word Speech file except in PDF format. Thanks.
Included are :
A) A Speech Outline
B) Speech Topics
C) Writing an Introduction
D) Using Cue Cards
E) Writing the Body of Your Speech
F) Writing a Conclusion
G) Student Speech Planner Outline
Very colorful and attractive.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
How to Find Central Idea Mini Anchor Chart - 4 Steps
This Central Idea Mini Anchor Chart/Poster serves as a great visual for students who are learning about how to find central idea. There are four steps and graphics to help students remember what to look for! Use it as a handout for students to refer to when reading informational texts! I enlarge mine and put it up as a poster!Let me know what you think!-Miss K.
Grades:
4th - 9th
Procedural Text | Structural Elements of Procedural Text | Comprehension
DescriptionHook and engage your students in this procedural text about how to make chocolate cupcakes. Students will have a chance to discover multiple structural elements in the text, test their knowledge with the companion questions, and get the inside scoop on how to bake the most delicious chocolate cupcakes ever.Here's what's included:☑️ A recipe detailing how to make chocolate cupcakes☑️ Companion questions that cover a variety of skills such as analyzing photographs within an procedural t
Subjects:
Grades:
2nd - 8th
Letters J-Z Countries, Capital City, Nationalities and Flags Flashcards
Letters J-Z Countries, Capital City, Nationalities, and Flags Flashcards.Printable, Coloured.
Grades:
PreK - 6th, Adult Education
Getting to Know You Autobiography Workbooklet All About Me
A great start of the year assignment. This desktop published booklet allows students to insert their own photos and pictures. My students and parents loved it. Great for teacher/parent interviews and then a keepsake for the students. Good for teaching paragraph writing. Color in the booklet. Draw their own pictures. It has a series of pre-made writing templates. Topics (Pages) include:a) My Family b) I am a Starc) My Goals for This School Yeard) My Favourite Sporte) What you are Most Anxio
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Ocean Animal Information Posters
10 information cards for marine/ocean animals. These cards include a photograph of the animal, their classification, their diet, habitat, anatomy, enemies, babies and an extra 'did you know fact?'
Animals included are:
- seahorse
- sea lion
- humpback whale
- dolphin
- fairy penguins
- dugong
- stingray
- blue ringed octopus
- giant crabs
- great white shark
I have personally used these in my own classroom to allow students to gather and research facts for their information reports. It is br
Subjects:
Grades:
PreK - 6th
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