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Middle school informational text handout pdfs for ESL-EFL-ELL
Nonfiction Text Features: 6 Lessons & Activities for Reading Informational Texts
This fun resource includes six engaging lessons about Nonfiction Text Features. Each lesson and activity is designed to be hands-on and interactive. Many of the elements that students create in the lessons can serve as a reference for them to use throughout the entire school year (match-up, search and find, guide book). The lessons about informational text features are designed so that they can be taught in succession or as separate activities throughout the entire school year. Four nonficti
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: November Unit Plans Bundle - 5 units and lessons to teach all month long
Eight Parts of Speech Complete Review: Diagnostics Worksheets and Quizzes Keys
This comprehensive Parts of Speech Review resource is the perfect tool for middle and high school teachers looking to strengthen their students' understanding of language structure! With these diagnostics, worksheets, and quizzes, you'll have everything you need to assess, reinforce, and evaluate your students' mastery of the parts of speech.Here's why this Parts of Speech Review resource is a must-have for your classroom:Comprehensive Diagnostics:The diagnostics allow you to quickly assess your
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Nonfiction Text Features Doodle Notes - Non-fiction activities and passages
This Doodle and Do resource is designed to help students learn about 12 nonfiction text features. First, they’ll “DOODLE” as they complete engaging doodle notes about each nonfiction text feature. Then, they’ll practice identifying, creating, reading, and finding text features as they “DO” three fun learning activities. These lessons can be completed during the course of several days or at different times throughout the school year. SKILLS ADDRESSEDStudents will:Define 12 different text features
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Nonfiction Book Report, Doodle Book Review for Nonfiction Texts, Nonfiction Text
The next time your students read a nonfiction text, take their learning to the next level with this nonfiction book review. This Doodle Nonfiction Book Report can be completed with any nonfiction or informational text. It’s perfect for any subject area, too! Your students will love responding to nonfiction with this creative and comprehensive book review. First, students will complete a step-by-step planning guide. They’ll reflect on critical elements of nonfiction including important ideas, c
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Citing Sources Packet: MLA Style 8th Ed. + Test (Distance Learning Enabled!)
Here is a great way for students to learn and practice how to properly cite their sources in the updated MLA 8th Edition style. How to cite from books, websites, and magazines are clearly and simply explained. How to cite from encyclopedias is also explained (though the process is very similar to citing from a book).- Page One: Students are provided simple clear examples of how to cite from Websites, Books, Magazines, and Enyclopedias. Below each labeled example students are provided space to cr
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Viking Unit - Reading Passages - Comprehension Questions - Activities - Projects
Viking Unit Bundle - Interactive Notebook Resources - This complete Viking Unit contains 5 COMPLETE Viking units with Reading Passages, Graphic Organizers, Comprehension Questions, and Viking activities. No need to spend hours prepping for your next Viking unit. All of the work has been done for you - simply print the NO PREP pages and teach!✅Be sure to check out the preview to see detailed information and images of everything included in this resource.The following resources are included in th
Grades:
4th - 8th
4th Grade Informational Text Structure & Main Idea - Nonfiction Reading Passages
This ELA resource includes an introduction to text structure, multiple passages for whole group and independent practice for each of the five text structures, graphic organizers, prompts to help students identify structure and main idea, and a bulletin board display kit to engage your students in learning about nonfiction text structure.Students will learn not only how to identify text structure but also how to apply that knowledge to explain the main idea of a text. And think of all the time yo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Informational (Expository) Writing w/ Leveled Sentence Frames: DIGITAL or PRINT
This product includes posters and work pages (digital or printable) on "how to" write an introduction, detail paragraphs, and conclusions. It also includes examples of what a graphic organizer and final product would look like. Each section incorporates leveled sentence frames from beginning/"simple" (circle), Intermediate/ "Sufficient" (triangle), and Advanced/"Sophisticated" (diamond).This Informational Writing is based on TBEAR (Topic, Background info, Examples/Evidence, Analysis, Reflect/Res
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3rd - 12th
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Parts of Speech Comics Bundle
Are you tired of your students not knowing the parts of speech? Do they look puzzled when you ask them to find the adjective in a sentence? Do they think a car is a verb? Then your students need a review! And what better way to do it through comics? Your students will love reviewing the parts of speech with these entertaining comics. They are perfect for students who need a quick refresher, or for those who are encountering the parts of speech for the first time. THIS SET INCLUDES:One to three
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading - Should Animals be Kept in Zoos?
Opinion Reading Comprehension and Opinion Writing. This packet contains two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic of whether animals should be kept in zoos. Multiple skills are covered, including reading, close reading, reading comprehension, analyzing two texts on the same topic, vocabulary, summarizing, and opinion writing. CCSS aligned. Answer keys included.No prep! Just print and go. Perfect substitute lesson plan.Watch this short video for a more thor
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading Bundle 1
Doodle Vocabulary - Elements of Nonfiction - 36 Nonfiction Words & Doodles
This Doodle Vocabulary resource will introduce your students to 39 words associated with nonfiction. Students will learn about types of nonfiction, kinds of nonfiction writing, nonfiction text features, nonfiction text structures and additional words associated with the genre. Students will not only learn the new vocabulary words, they’ll also showcase their learning with some doodles!You can use this resource in a variety of ways! You might:Create a single packet filled with the doodle vocab
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Doodle and Do ELA Skills Bundle - 6 Units - Vocabulary, Writing, Reading
Enemy Pie~ 30 Minutes (or less) Lesson Plan
Enemy Pie is the perfect lesson on friendship for a Lunch Bunch or small group activity. Students will learn that sometimes people we thought we didn't like may very well turn out to be a good friend, to not judge people before really getting to know them, and that the best way to really learn about a person is to spend time with him.Includes:✔ Links to free online videos of Enemy Pie, so lesson can be completed with or without the book. ✔ Questions related to the story and discussion guide.
Grades:
PreK - 8th
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Also included in: Lunch Bunch Starter Pack Bundle
Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: Fear Factors, Grades 8-12, CCSS
The Common Core has a much-greater focus on non-fiction, informational texts in the English/Language Arts classroom. It’s time to start adding more real-world articles and materials to our literary canon. In this easy-to-deliver non-fiction activity, students will read an interview-based article by Allegra Ringo (link included) and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal opinions to share about this “Let’s Get Real” classroom activity.When
Grades:
8th - 11th
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INFORMATIONAL TEXT LESSON {Analyzing A Magazine Article: Social Media for Teens}
Through studying a magazine article, students will see how genre and intended audience will shape the style, content and tone of a piece of writing. **************************************************************************OTHER WAYS TO BUY THIS LESSON1) Get this in my INFORMATIONAL TEXT BUNDLE & * SAVE* 20%!2) Buy it in my 60+ ELA Lessons MEGA BUNDLE & * SAVE* 30%!**************************************************************************This lesson could be used as part of a larger uni
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Analyzing Informational Texts: Lessons BUNDLE
Salem Witch Trials Reading Comprehension Worksheet Informational Text
This passage describes the events of the Salem Witch Trials. 26 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and b/w version, as well as a key. *Article (1100-1200 Lexile)*10 Matching Questions*8 True/False Questions*8 Multiple Choice Questions*Color and BW Version*Key Provided*If you don't already, Follow Me!
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Halloween Language Arts Reading Comprehension Worksheet Bundle
Connotation and Denotation Activities | Author's Tone & Word Choice Activities
Unleash the power of words with these dynamic connotation and denotation activities! The Connotation Hyperdoc provides an engaging interactive way to present connotation, denotation, word choice, loaded words, neutral words, tone, and mood!There’s no better way to implement 21st century learning! The accessibility and modern design of the hyperdoc instantly engages students while allowing teachers to implement differentiation between tasks. The structured directions for each word choice activity
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Real World Rhetoric #4 Daylight Saving Time Debate, Argument & Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine two essays (one in favor of Daylight Saving Time and one in favor of Standard Time), think about the debate tools used by each writer, and determine which writer is ultimately more effective in swaying the reader. This 10-page download includes:• A full-text copy of two public domain argument essays discussing the debate to end Daylight Saving Time in the U.S.• A paper-saving handout
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Independent & Dependent Clauses - Worksheet & Answer Key
Independent & Dependent (Subordinate) Clauses - Worksheet & Answer KeyStudents are provided with a definition for clauses and independent and dependent (subordinate) clauses. Students must find the independent and dependent clauses in 20 different sentences. Answer key is provided. CCSS aligned. Preview file available for download.Click here for other grammar worksheets!
Grades:
6th - 10th
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List of Mood / Tone Words - Reference Sheet for Students - Handout
Handy and reusable reference sheet for students - perfect for close reading literature, end of year test prep, and creative writing.The list includes mood/tone words that are separated by category: positive, negative, and neutral.Also included is a short description of how to identify mood/tone and a few examples.This is a great reference for students which can be used to reinforce the skill of identifying mood and tone throughout the year.This resource offers an extensive and insightful list of
Grades:
4th - 10th
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News Report: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?
A simple graphic organizer for students to use when reading a newspaper for the 5 Ws and How. Once students have completed the graphic organizer they can write a summary paragraph using the information they have gathered. Rubric included!!!!
It is also a great tool for students when brainstorming ideas for a creative writing news report.
*Updated August 2017*
Grades:
K - 12th
Close Reading Task Cards for any text, grades 6-10, editable
Help your middle school and high school students close read a text INDEPENDENTLY! These 32 completely editable close reading task cards help middle school and high school students to practice and perfect the close reading skills of annotating, identifying author's purpose, unlocking the meaning of challenging words, identifying central idea, and answering text based questions. The best part? These task cards can be used over and over throughout the school year and with any text. Included is a
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in: 7th Grade ELA Yearlong Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Pacing Guide
ELA Daily Reading Journal Full Year Middle School
This journal is DIGITAL!!!! **** Novel Nutritious Creations is MERGING with PittWillow Designs! We are so excited! Please visit and follow our new store! PittWillow Designs~We are in the process of gradually moving all products to the new store. Please go here: ELA Daily Reading Journal Full Yearto purchase the Reading Journal. Thank you. I apologize for any inconvenience! Description: ELA Daily Reading Journal FULL YEAR for Middle and early High School Students!This is an EXTENSIVE journal for
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Bell Ringer Journal Bundle: Reading Literature & Reading Informational Texts
The BEST EVER Standards Based Bell Ringer Journal for Reading Literature and Reading Informational Texts is here! Help your middle school ELA students to master the standards of Reading Literature AND Reading Informational Texts in this reading bundle including over 100 pages of bell ringers!Here's how it works: Choose the bell ringer that best fits the standard students are studying in class. Since bell ringers are standards based, they work as a perfect warm up for student learning! The next t
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Romeo and Juliet Argument Essay
This Romeo and Juliet final argument essay is the perfect way to end your Shakespeare unit. This argument essay includes everything you need to assign an argument essay and walk students through the writing process!This Romeo and Juliet essay resource includes an essay writing prompt and assignment handout, multiple graphic organizers to help students grow as writers, a peer editing form, and an essay grading rubric.This Romeo and Juliet Essay Includes:an argumentative essay prompt2 different gr
Grades:
7th - 10th
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