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A Year of Change:1963 to 1964- Informational Texts for Middle School Common Core

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Finding non-fiction text for middle school can be challenging. In this packet are twelve original texts, free of ads and comments, appropriate for middle school, ready to use with no additional work (other than copying!) This resource can be

Subjects:

English Language Arts, U.S. History, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.8, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.8...

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Light and Sound Informational Texts No Textbook No Problem!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

No textbook to teach light and sound waves? No problem!If you need a quick way to teach or review the differences between light and sound, or waves in general to middle school students, this product is for you! Included in this product are:*3 short

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Science, Physical Science, Informational Text

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

$3.00

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Standardized Test Prep Constructed Response Practice for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

With standardized tests looming in the future, give your students lots of practice with constructed response items using this product. With five different practice tests, students will describe, interpret, assess, infer, summarize, develop,

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ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Test Preparation

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Assessment, Independent Work Packet, Lesson

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RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.7, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.8...

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A to Z Diseases 5 Day Unit for Middle School Science

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This set of lesson plans over diseases is designed to take 5 class periods. The following objectives are addressed:• I can explain the causes and effects of diseases on the human body.• I can explain the effects of a disease on different body

Subjects:

Science, Health, Informational Text

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

$5.00

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The Great Tree Debate Free Resource

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Read about the pros and cons of using either a real or artificial Christmas tree. This is a great short argument piece that students can use to identify the parts of an argument, including the central question, claim, counter-claim, and transition

Subjects:

Science, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Internet Activities

FREE

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October and Halloween Informational Texts for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This product includes 6 non-fiction texts about October. Each text is followed by a page of questions and activities. A Quick Minute short articles- Alaska Day, The Shadow of the Bear, and National Candy Corn DayWhy Leaves Change Colors,

Subjects:

Science, Halloween, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

CCSS:

RI.6.1, RI.6.4, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.9, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.8...

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November Informational Text- Thanksgiving and More!

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This fall product has six texts , each with comprehension questions, and at lease one other activity. These articles could easily be used in a science, ELA, or social studies class, or during the week of Thanksgiving for easy to implement

Subjects:

Science, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$5.00

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January Informational Texts for Middle School

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This collection of January Information Texts has six nonfiction articles along with questions and a variety of activities.A Quick Minute- has 3 short articles on Winnie-the-Pooh Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service, and Australia Day.National

Subjects:

Reading, ELA Test Prep, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

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RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.6...

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December Informational Texts for Middle School

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The December Informational Texts resource has 7 nonfiction passages, all with a tie-in to December. The articles all have a page of questions and other activities. The articles include:A Quick Minute: 3 paragraphs, Gingerbread Houses, Silly Putty-

Subjects:

Reading, Winter, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.7, RI.6.8, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2...

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Thanksgiving Activities Bundle

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Plan your days before Thanksgiving with the bundle full of fun yet academic activities!At a reduced rate, you will get6 Thanksgiving logic puzzles, of varying difficultyNovember Informational TextsThanksgiving Trivia Boom CardsMix and Match

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Graphing, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Internet Activities, Games

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Free- I Have a Dream- Middle School Informational Text

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legendary "I Have a Dream" speech, as given at the March for Freedom in Washington D.C., marked its 50th anniversary on Aug. 28, 2013. This non-fiction text tells a bit of the background to the speech and has students

Subjects:

U.S. History, Martin Luther King Day, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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September and Back to School Informational Texts

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

This collection of 7 nonfiction texts includes 7 articles, plus questions and extension activities to go along with them. The topics include:Apples9/11, Patriot Day, and the Survivor TreeLabor DayThe discovery of penicillinJesse OwensSchools around

Subjects:

Science, Autumn, Informational Text

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.5, RI.6.6, RI.6.7, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.4, RI.7.6, RI.7.7...

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Cinco de Mayo -Free Informational Text and Questions

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Cinco de Mayo- A History of the HolidayThis is a one page informational text about the history of Cinco de Mayo with one page of questions. It's a quick read- maybe five minutes, with 8 questions to go along with it. Perfect for introducing the

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Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Latinx Studies

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets

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We have over 40 years of teaching experience together, including 6th grade science, ELA, and SS, 7th grade math, 8th grade science, 8th grade math, Algebra, and Geometry, as well as subbing in elementary. Our daughter joined us as a Boom creator; it's her part-time gig while she is in high school.

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Teach in as many ways possible to reach as many as possible!

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BS in Education (5 - 8 SS/Math/Science; Elementary Education) MS Curriculum & Instruction

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We are a husband/wife duo whose high school daughter joined the team the past few years. She keeps us current and creates Boom decks!

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English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Order of Operations, Other (Math), Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Other (Science), Social Studies, Ancient History, Civics, Government, U.S. History, European History, World History, Arts & Music, Art History, Visual Arts, Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Computer Science, Special Education, ESL-EFL-ELL, Career and Technical Education, Health, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Life Skills, Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Family Consumer Sciences, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Cooking, Short Stories, Writing, Robotics, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Place Value, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies