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10th grade informational text printables for Easel Activities
Main Idea Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing
Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing Activities - NO PREP - Just print and go!
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Summarizing is a life-long skill. Our students will enter the real world soon and will find themselves having to summarize many different types of work for employers, employees, and even clients. It's essential that we teach them this valuable skill.
This pack focuses on summarizing nonfiction pieces. Students
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
FREDERICK DOUGLASS Biography Informational Texts Activities PRINT and EASEL
This biographical resource about Frederick Douglass includes four informational texts with comprehension and opinion questions and a language use question, a quiz, and an intensive vocabulary activity.--- Each of the four passages can be used one at a time. The text is on the left side of the page and student activities on the right. The four passages are:Frederick Douglass’ ChildhoodFrederick Douglass’ EducationFrederick Douglass Escapes to FreedomFrederick Douglass the Abolitionist(Each
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Black History BUNDLE of Four Resources Grades 7-9 PRINT and TPT DIGITAL
RACES Strategy Writing Passages and Prompts for Text Evidence
This product contains 5 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACES strategy. RACES is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. → Need a 100% Digital Google Slides compatible version? CLICK HERE!Why use the RACES strategy? This mnemonic device is especially helpful for struggling writers and students w
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: ELA Skills Reading Comprehension & Writing Activities 8-9th Grade Bundle
The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin with Nonfiction Text - Short Story Analysis
Students complete close readings of two texts: Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” and The Washington Post article “Study Suggests You Can Die of a Broken Heart” to make relevant connections. Students begin by completing an anticipation guide with statements about love and marriage. A handout with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies provides scaffolding for their reading, and the lesson culminates with an assignment requiring students to find a love song or poem that matches a theme f
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Real-World Nonfiction Connections Bundle: Thoreau, Douglass & Chopin
How to Identify Bias Online Activities Digital Literacy
Just what you need to teach bias! This print and digital resource has everything you need to teach this valuable critical thinking skill in our online world. Ready to use -- includes websites, questions, student notes, practice, and more!Here's what teachers are saying about my digital literacy resources:"Big packet full of so many options. Really gets kids thinking. Thanks for creating exactly what I was looking for.""Great resource to teach students about possible bias when they are rese
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Compare Contrast Two or More Texts NonFiction Graphic Organizers
Compare Contrast Two or More Texts: Close Reading Strategies and Activities
Aligned with the Common Core State Standards
Use the handouts to encourage close reading and compare/contrast of two or more texts or sources (may be used with multimedia sources such as graphics, videos, podcasts, etc.). They may also be used to compare two different people, focusing on comparing their early life, struggles, and achievements. Includes modified Venn Diagrams specific to the CCSS.
These activities may b
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Research Writing Activities Create an Infographic Primary Research Project
Introduce students to research with infographics using primary research. Students gather data through interviews and then use their data to create an original infographic. Students will analyze data and present it in an easy to understand format.This resource includes:print and digital versionsanalysis of an infographiccomparison/contrast of primary and secondary researchgraphic organizer idea generatoreditable list of topics for students to choose fromdata collection formsample for student ref
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Crime Scene Investigation Common Core: Comparing Texts, Textual Evidence, Bias
***NOW DIGITAL FOR ONLINE LEARNING!!!*****TPT Favorite**This Detective Report is a FUN and engaging way to hit all of the major Common Core Standards at once!*GREAT way to introduce persuasive writing and research papers!*Fits with any text*Can be used in any subject area*Graphic Organizers can be re-used throughout the yearPerfect For:Comparing TextsCiting Textual EvidenceIdentifying BiasDetermining Main IdeaDrawing Inferences Identifying Point of ViewSummarizing Analyzing Credibility Also Incl
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6th - 12th
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Close Reading Article Review Questions For Any NonFiction Text
Close Reading Questions: Nonfiction Articles Aligned with the Common Core State StandardsNonfiction articles can be used in any content area. Use the handouts to encourage close reading of the passage or article. May be used with any news, feature, informational, explanatory, argument, opinion, editorial, persuasive, narrative, or autobiographical article/text. Explores comparing two texts for compare/contrast. Students will be required to find evidence from the text to support their answers.*LI
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Persuasive Argumentative Rhetoric Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Teach real-world examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. Students analyze these rhetorical devices and then practice applying them by responding to a creative writing prompt. Perfect introduction to persuasive writing, propaganda, and media literacy.This resource includes:print and digital versionsintroduction to argumentreview of fact & opiniondefinition of termsfinding examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in advertisinganalysis of how writers use ethos, pathos, and logoscreative writing pro
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Text Dependent Question Stems, Frames {Common Core TDQ Cards for Close Reading}
With text complexity increasing for all grade levels and the need for Close Reading of text as stated in the first two words of the reading Anchor Standards this set of Text Dependent Question Stems and Frames will serve your class fruitful. Easy to read font! Four Cards to a Page! Standard is Printed on Each Card! 72 TDQ CardsUse these stems and frames in your guided reading groups or any time you may be reading closely. This set is aligned to the Common Core Anchor Standards. Help your studen
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Mentor Texts Activities for Teaching Writing Concrete Details Transitions
Help your students become better writers with mentor texts. They provide examples and strategies you can use all year to help your students understand and analyze what good writing is -- and practice it in their own writing.This resource includes a mentor text with analysis activities to help students understand four important writing components:concrete detailsprecise language transitions sentence structure varietyStudents will then practice applying these concepts to their own writing prod
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6th - 10th
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Día de los Reyes Magos Reading Passage
Introduce your students to a Christmastime tradition with this Día de los Reyes Magos Reading Passage! This concise resource is tailored for 6th-10th grade students, providing insights into the history of the Epiphany as it is celebrated in Latin America and Spain.Dive into the rich traditions of this holiday through a one-page informational text, available in vibrant full color or practical black-and-white. Engage your students with a detailed exploration of Día de los Reyes Magos, correcting m
Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Hispanic Holidays 1-Page Reading Passages (BUNDLE)
Smart ELA Bell Ringers, Warm Up Lessons, Reading Comprehension - Print & Online
These smart bell ringers are engaging warm-up activities that address a wide range of ELA standards. They are a perfect mix of literature, informational texts, and reading comprehension, and cover various topics such as fiction, poetry, literary devices, history, social studies, science, and life skills. Students are asked to read, analyze, determine the meaning of words, make inferences, provide conclusions, support claims, and make connections.The handouts and online Easel activities are ideal
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7th - 12th
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St. Valentine's Day Massacre Reading Questions (New York Times Article)
Sometimes students (and their teachers) need a break from the pressures of the romantic aspects of Valentine’s Day. This activity looks at the entirely-unromantic St. Valentine’s Day Massacre in Chicago, 1929. Students will read the historic New York Times Article on the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and complete one or more reading activities.Contents:Set of reading questions, including recall and opinion (inference and analysis). Questions are in order of the text. Answer key is provided.
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in: St. Valentine's Day Massacre Activities Bundle- Word Version
CHARLES DICKENS and A Christmas Carol Texts, Activities PRINT and EASEL
This biographical resource about Charles Dickens also includes an "A Christmas Carol" activity as well as a good variety of reading and writing activities for middle and high school English students.I also have a similar resource for students in grades 4-6 which can be seen here:Charles Dickens and A Christmas CarolBoth resources can be purchased together at a discount:Charles Dickens and a Christmas Carol Differentiated ResourceI also have a research and ELA unit for grades 6-9:Charles Dickens
Grades:
7th - 10th
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LGBTQ+ Unit - History & Identity - Lesson Plans, Slides, Activities & Handouts
Comprehensive and timely – this unit provides an overview of LGBTQ history and current issues. Intensive prep has been done so you can focus on teaching! LOW PREP (print and go) — includes lesson plans, slides with activities, PDF handouts, plus formative and summative assessments. Pair with English and History topics, enhance Sociology. High School resource that can be used for digital learning. The lessons help you address complex issues with sensitivity and respect.Teacher directions include
Grades:
9th - 12th
BLACK HISTORY Slavery Twelve 12 Years a Slave PRINT and EASEL
This resource includes 10 non-fiction passages, activities and a 5 page test based on the memoir by Solomon Northup. (Movie title: 12 Years a Slave.) Please note that there are references to violence and brutality (that Northup experienced) in the narrative, but I have not used graphic language to describe the events, nor gone into great detail. Please use your discretion when considering the unit for a particular age group or for students who might find the topic distressing.Some time ago I r
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Black History BUNDLE of Four Resources Grades 7-9 PRINT and TPT DIGITAL
Night by Elie Wiesel Complete Novel Study
Night by Elie Wiesel is a great nonfiction resource for middle and high school. This novel study contains questions which include the following types:*reading comprehension*summarizing*cite evidence*figurative language*vocabulary*mood*inference*cause & effect*sequencing*characterization*determining important information*point-of-view*inference This resource allows students to practice citing evidence correctly and identifying evidence to support claims. It also has students identifying figur
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6th - 12th
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Thomas Jefferson's Presidency: Election of 1800, Louisiana Purchase, Embargo Act
Students will read and answer text based questions on the presidency of Thomas Jefferson. This product provides brief explanations of the Election of 1800, Louisiana Purchase, Alien and Sedition Acts, Impressment, Barbary Pirates, and the Embargo Act of 1807. There is a quiz and a fun activity that can also be used as an assessment.
Grades:
4th - 12th
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MARK TWAIN Biography Gr 7-10 Texts and Activities PRINT and EASEL
Included in this resource are 5 biographical passages about Mark Twain, the author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and cover his background, his childhood, his life as a young adult, his early writing career, and his later years. -- They average around 350 words in length. Each passage stands alone and can be used individually or as bellringers for several periods. Comprehension questions and vocabulary work are on the right side of each text page.-- The
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7th - 10th
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Class Debate Prep
This product will assist your students in ensuring complete preparation for their debates. These sheet can be used for any topic, so you can reuse these over and over again.Product Includes:- Debate Prep Sheet (tells them what to research)- Debate Organization (how the speech should be conducted)- Debate Rubric- Discussion Tracker (with teacher explanation)Also check out my Speech Class Materials product for 17 units of speech related topics!
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Yeah Right! - Sarcasm
"I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book.” - Groucho Marx“The problem with common sense is that most people are morons.” - The Sarcasm SocietySarcasm can be witty, but in the school environment it can be hurting. Teach your students to recognise sarcasm and to be careful with its use.This is a starter pack of humour worksheets centred around the topic of Sarcasm.Topics include: - Irony v Sarcasm - Sarcasm Detector - Sarc
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: The Famous Comedy Fun Bundle **VALUE**
Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism
Students will read and answer text dependent questions about the 3 philosophies that influenced Chinese culture; Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism. They will also do close reads and use question starters from Bloom's taxonomy to write three different leveled questions about the influence of these philosophies on China.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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