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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

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

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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

Grades:

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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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

Types:

Worksheets, Internet Activities

FREE

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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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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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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

CCSS:

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

By That Rocks Math Science and ELA

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

Subjects:

Graphing, Thanksgiving, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Internet Activities

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

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

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

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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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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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