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Common Core Informational Reading Passages and Assessments: Grades 5-6

By Mark Aaron

**ALL GRADE 5-6 COMMON CORE INFORMATIONAL STANDARDS** Engaging, lengthy, and meaningful standards-based non-fiction passages and assessments for ALL TWENTY Common Core Informational Text Standards in Grades 5-6 in ONE bundle of 20 teacher-friendly

Subjects:

Tools for Common Core, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.7, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10, RI.6.1...

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Alfred Wegener: Pangaea (Pangea) and Continental Drift

By Mark Aaron

This is an informational passage and assessment on Alfred Wegener and the theory of continental drift (Pangaea), something we all know a bit about but very few understand completely. In keeping with the needs of middle school-age students, the text

Subjects:

Science, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.3, RI.5.4, RI.6.1

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Common Core Informational Reading Passages and Assessments: Grades 7-8

By Mark Aaron

**ALL GRADE 7-8 COMMON CORE INFORMATIONAL STANDARDS** Engaging, lengthy, and meaningful standards-based non-fiction passages and assessments for ALL TWENTY Common Core Informational Text Standards in Grades 7-8 in ONE bundle of 15 teacher-friendly

Subjects:

Tools for Common Core, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.3, RI.7.4, RI.7.5, RI.7.6, RI.7.7, RI.7.8, RI.7.9, RI.7.10, RI.8.1...

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Common Core RI.2.9, 3.9, 4.9: Compare/Integrate Two Texts On The Same Topic

By Mark Aaron

This printable worksheet/activity was written to address the following Common Core Informational Text Standards in Grades 2-4.RI.2.9: Compare and contrast the most important points presented by two texts on the same topic.RI.3.9: Compare and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.2.9, RI.3.9, RI.4.9

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Common Core Reading Standards Assessments Practice: 100+ Student Pages

By Mark Aaron

The Common Core Reading Assessment Collection contains THIRTY different content-rich, meaningful reading/language assessments with 100+ full pages of student work! These printables were created to target over 45 different Elementary Level Common

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$20.00

608

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Common Core RI.5.6: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event

By Mark Aaron

Common Core Informational Text Standard RI.5.6: Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.This printable "no prep" resource calls for students in grades

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.5.6

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422

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The JFK Assassination: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

I highly recommend bookmarking and saving the video below for use before using this reading assessment/history printable. It is a four-minute summary using news footage from that day and is appropriate for upper elementary children and above:Short

Subjects:

U.S. History, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

$2.50

207

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Amazon Rainforest : Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

This non-fiction informational text printable on the Amazon rainforest can be used in Grades 4-6 depending on your students' ability levels and in a number of ways by teachers (teacher-directed study in class, independent practice, homework,

Subjects:

Reading, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.6.5

$3.00

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The History of Pizza: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Almost everyone loves a good pizza! But how many upper elementary and middle school students know about the long and interesting history of pizza, a relatively ancient snack that has developed into the world’s favorite meal in the past one hundred

Subjects:

World History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.6.1, RI.6.3, L.4.5c

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Common Core Informational Reading Passages and Assessments: Grades 4-5

By Mark Aaron

**ALL GRADE COMMON CORE INFORMATIONAL 4-5 STANDARDS** Engaging, lengthy, and meaningful standards-based non-fiction passages and assessments for ALL TWENTY Common Core Informational Text Standards in Grades 4-5 in ONE bundle of 20 teacher-friendly

Subjects:

Tools for Common Core, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.4, RI.4.5, RI.4.6, RI.4.7, RI.4.8, RI.4.9, RI.4.10, RI.5.1...

$16.00

502

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Common Core Informational Reading Passages and Assessments: Grades 3-4

By Mark Aaron

**ALL GRADE 3-4 COMMON CORE INFORMATIONAL TEXT STANDARDS** Engaging and meaningful standards-based passages and assessment work for ALL TWENTY Common Core Informational Text Standards in Grades 3-4 in ONE bundle of 16 teacher-friendly and

Subjects:

Tools for Common Core, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.2, RI.3.3, RI.3.4, RI.3.5, RI.3.6, RI.3.7, RI.3.8, RI.3.9, RI.3.10, RI.4.1...

$10.00

587

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The Vikings in North America: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

We now know that the Vikings first landed in North America over 500 years before Christopher Columbus, and this informational passage and assessment allows any class to have a one-day close and comprehensive look at the three most important early

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.4.5, RI.5.7, RI.6.1

$3.00

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Common Core RI.6.4: Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language

By Mark Aaron

Common Core Reading Standard RI.6.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meaningsThis printable worksheet allows students in middle school to practice the above

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.6.4

$1.50

108

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The History of Popcorn: Reading Comprehension Passage/Assessment for Grades 5-8

By Mark Aaron

Popcorn is one of America’s favorite snack foods, being regularly consumed both at home in front of the television and at the movie theater for over 70 years. A uniquely American food invention served by the Pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving,

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.8, RI.5.3, RI.6.3, L.4.5c

$3.00

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Mysteries and Wonders Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE!

By Mark Aaron

Ideal for independent, student-directed reading comprehension work!Are you dealing with reluctant, unmotivated, or struggling readers in your upper elementary or middle school ELA classroom? Or are you and your students just tired of the typical

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.6, RI.4.1, RI.4.2, RI.4.3, RI.4.5, RI.4.7, RI.4.9, RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.3...

$120.00

$59.00

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The Loch Ness Monster: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment #1

By Mark Aaron

This CC-aligned non-fiction printable on the Loch Ness monster can be used in Grades 4-7 depending on your students' ability levels and in a number of ways by teachers (teacher-directed study in class, close reading, independent practice, homework,

Subjects:

Reading, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.1, RI.3.6, RI.4.1, RI.5.8

$3.00

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George Washington's Inauguration : Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment

By Mark Aaron

George Washington became America's first president in 1789. Surprisingly, many students today are not aware of the interesting story behind this historical day or that his inauguration did not go smoothly and as planned! This resource helps you

Subjects:

U.S. History, Presidents' Day, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Otzi the Ice Man: Reading Comprehension Passage and Assessment for Grades 5-8

By Mark Aaron

“Ötzi the Ice Man” is the nickname given to the extremely well-preserved natural mummy of a man found encased in ice at high elevation in 1991. The find occurred in the Alps on the border between Austria and Italy, and it was soon discovered that

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$3.00

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Innovations and Inventions Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Ideal for independent, student-directed reading comprehension! This is the “Innovations and Inventions” collection! This bundle contains the TWELVE individual products listed and linked below (and a BONUS FILE) and is priced at an almost 40%

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

$36.00

$24.00

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The History of Potato Chips: Reading Comprehension Passage (Grades 5-8)

By Mark Aaron

Most everyone loves potato chips, but few people know the interesting history of America’s most popular snack food. This article presents the story of the modern potato chip, tracing events from its invention in the 1850s through to continuing

Subjects:

U.S. History, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RI.3.8, RI.4.1, RI.5.4, RI.6.3

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Serving the Teachers Pay Teachers community since 2007 with both free and paid resources, I have been an upper elementary and middle school teacher for 35 years and I have loved every minute of it. For me, student engagement, quality content, academic rigor, and a teacher who cares are the keys to all successful classrooms.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I model my lessons on the idea that, more than ever in today's world, the focus and direction has to change in the class on a regular basis. Kids need to work hard, but it has to be work they enjoy doing AND that teaches them the bigger concepts that are so important to know as they move through life. The world is changing and ways of learning and working are too, and we as teachers have to help our students master these changes..

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I've served on so many committees and been involved in so many academic and sports programs that I cannot remember them all. I have been recognized for my service with many of them, but the greatest honor or award for me is when a student from the past contacts me to tell me that I had a positive and lasting impact on their life.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BA, Political Science. Single and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials K-12. MA, Humanities

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"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment."

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