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Middle school informational text handout pdfs
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
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5th - 10th
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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
ELA Daily Reading Journal Full Year Middle School
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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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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
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
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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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
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3rd - 6th
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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
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7th - 10th
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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
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Doodle and Do ELA Skills Bundle - 6 Units - Vocabulary, Writing, Reading
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
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
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8th - 11th
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List of Mood / Tone Words - Handout for Students
The list includes 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.
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4th - 10th
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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
About My Your Meet The Teacher Night Template Editable Student Letter Activity
✨ Meet the Teacher Editable Templates / About the Teacher Letter ✨ This is the perfect way for your students and their parents to learn about what makes you, YOU During the Back to school season! I personally place this sheet on students desk for back to school night / Meet the teacher (Open House.) Edit in Google Slides or download editable templates to powerpoint. Back to School Meet About The Student Teacher Template Editable Letter Activity. This can also be used as a newsletter to be mailed
Grades:
4th - 7th
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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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States of matter and Phase Changes Science Reading Comprehension Passages
Looking for a way to increase science reading comprehension in your classroom? Need a quick and easy sub plan? Help your students learn all about the three main states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) and how they change from one state to another through phase changes with this science reading comprehension passages with note-taking templates that guide the students, comprehension worksheets that have leveled questions, and Task cards to extend the learning. Perfect for Common Core Literacy Sc
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6th - 9th
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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
Reading Comprehension Questions (Fountas and Pinnell Correlated by Level)
Looking for reading comprehension questions by level to help your classroom parents or yourself support student comprehension? Look no further!The resource EVERY reading teacher needs at hand!! Parent or Teacher Resource for Comprehension Questioning!Need a quick one pager to encourage parents (or help yourself) to easily prompt student discussion after reading? Look no further! This is a full set of prompts for both fiction and nonfiction books for Fountas and Pinnell levels A-Z by bands (A-D,
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K - 6th
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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
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
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6th - 8th
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Yellowstone Wolves - 3 Part Informational Text
During the 1930's, people viewed wolves as dangerous and destructive animals and sought to remove them from Yellowstone National Park. This three-part informational text takes students on a journey from the wolves removal in the 1930s to their amazing return in the 1990s and the subsequent transformation of Yellowstone's present-day ecosystem. The ecological changes after their removal were widespread and evident. An excellent lesson about the power of nature's interconnections and the casca
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4th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, 5-LS2-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
A Student's Guide to Non-Fiction
I created this resource to help introduce my students to the genre of Non-Fiction. It is a Reference Guide for students to refer to when learning about, exploring, and responding to non-fiction texts. It is perfect for students in upper elementary!!This flip book is divided into 4 parts:➀ Non-Fiction Genres➁ Text Features➂ Text Structures➃ Reading Response➽ Each section provides students with a brief overview of the different aspects of non-fiction. The final section includes prompts and questi
Grades:
2nd - 6th
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