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Informational text Common Core WHST.6-8.1a resources
I am Malala Unit Nonfiction Book Study Guide Resource - Young Reader's Edition
I have always been intrigued by people who are willing to stand up for their beliefs, even if it puts them in harm's way. This complete study guide, in DIGITAL AND PDF versions, will help students appreciate the world around them and relate to this amazing young woman. Just print the comprehensive study guide filled with deep-thinking, text-dependent questions, and get your students reading this powerful book!⭐⭐COMPLETELY UPDATED WITH CHAPTER QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL READING STRATEGIES ⭐⭐Includ
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6th - 8th
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Earth Science Summer Reading Passages for Middle School Science
Are you looking for summer reading passages with comprehension questions? Do you need informational text passages about Changes to the Earth's Surface? This fantastic bundle gives you five informational text units on Earth Science Topics. You will love these science reading passages and comprehension questions. Students will practice informational text skills and learn about plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, and volcanic activity that has shaped the earth's surface with real-life examples
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS2-2
8th Grade Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-page reading comprehension passages 8th grade students enjoy paired with practice tests in both easy-print AND digital self-grading versions. ONE TEXT & ELA PRACTICE TEST FOR EVERY SINGLE EIGHTH GRADE READING INFORMATIONAL TEXT STANDARD (ALL 10) PLUS ones aligned to Language, Speaking/Listening/Viewing, and Writing standards. YEAR ROUND SKILL PRACTICE!Wonderful for year-round skill practice, preparing your students all throughout the year for all those pesky standardized asse
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8th
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Edgar Allan Poe Murder Mystery
This set comes with the materials to create a hands on murder mystery. The packet includes letters, photos, quotes, and facts that are all historically accurate. It also includes an autopsy report (fake, but it is accurate about Poe's height, weight, etc.) Using the materials included, students will be put into groups and work as a 'CSI' team to gather evidence and ultimately make a claim on who they believe was the true killer of Edgar Allan Poe.After students have made their claim, their group
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7th - 8th
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Otzi the Iceman Faux Autopsy Report
Use this faux autopsy report as part of your Iceman unit! Students love solving the mystery of the Iceman! I use this as part of a CSI crime scene station activity where students collect evidence and decide on which theory fits the crime best. This is just a supplement but it adds depth! It pairs well with the NOVA documentary too.
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6th - 12th
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6th-8th Grade Reading Passages & ELA Practice Tests | Informational Text Edition
HIGH-INTEREST 1-Page reading comprehension passages kids actually like! AND A MAJOR TIME SAVER! Over 35 high-interest informational text passages paired with practice tests each targeted to a specific standard so 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students practice each important skill, one by one, throughout the entire year OR at test prep time! Aligns to Over 40 Standards in All! LIKE NOTHING ELSE ON THE MARKETThis product is over a year in the making. and really is like no other product on the market. I
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6th - 8th
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Project Based Learning End of Year Baseball Plan a Road Trip Plan Vacation Math
The best of blended learning, this Plan a Road Trip project uses math, research, social studies, and critical thinking. Students love this PBL where they explore BASEBALL TEAMS and their history, as well as FOODS served at baseball stadiums. What a great way to keep your students engaged in the spring after state testing is over!For the teacher:Teacher notes and lesson plansA printable student packet 21 pages of research and planning QR codes for all websitesAnswer key
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4th - 7th
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Distance Learning Language Arts Performance Task Editable Google Template
Ready or not, SBAC and PARCC are here! Are your students ready? **Now with an editable Google Document template so the students can complete their work digitally!**Also updated to more accurately prepare students by giving three different writing prompts. All students could write on the same prompt, or it could be used as an assessment with students receiving different prompts Help your students tackle the most daunting aspect of these new tests, the performance task. In this performance task st
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5th - 6th
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GENERIC State History Research Project Unit Activity | USA Regions
This set is great if you're covering all the different states inside your region! Or your students can choose which state they research with this independent and comprehensive resource. Each state comes with its own custom pages plus lots more that will work with any state. CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the GENERIC Resource Bundle!You'll find 8 organized modules with 86 differentiated student pages. This complete notebook unit is the perfect companion to your annual state and region
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4th - 7th
Endangered and Threatened Species Comprehensive Research Project
This is a comprehensive research project on Endangered and Threatened Species.
Includes:
Links to information on teaching about endangered and threatened species
Notes on endangered and threatened species
List of 50 animals and web links to each
Additional list of trusted web resources
Project description and outline
Teacher Notes for project
Organizers for student notes
Organizers for bibliographic information and works cited
Sample research for an endangered species not on student list
Sample
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4th - 9th
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Westward Expansion: Louisiana Purchase Lessons & Activities, Print and Digital
Looking for fun, engaging, hands-on Westward Expansion Louisiana Purchase Activities that will get your students thinking critically about Westward Expansion and the Louisiana Purchase? Students will be highly motivated as they analyze and debate historical events and viewpoints. Make history come alive! Learning about history is more than just learning about events, people, places, and dates. Lesson slides will prompt your students to analyze maps and make inferences about historical viewpoint
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5th - 8th
Credible Sources, Fact vs Opinion, Bias, & Fake News
In our times it is paramount that our students can identify credible sources. In today's world this is a crucial literacy skill, that is just too important to skip over! Critical thinking and research skills can and should be something that every student is equipped with going forward.This lesson series challenges middle school students to investigate credible and non-credible sources, bias, fact v opinion, and fake news. This product contains 3 easy to follow lessons that build towards a small
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Writing to Argue Bundle
Exploring the Harlem Renaissance: A Cultural and Artistic Awakening
This project aims to immerse students in the vibrant cultural explosion known as the Harlem Renaissance, spanning from 1920 to about 1930. Renowned for its significant impact on African-American arts, this movement marked a period of profound creativity and intellectual discussion, originating in New York City's Greenwich Village and Harlem. Through this project, students will explore the complexities of African-American cultural identity and expression during the early 20th century, understandi
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7th - 10th
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Exploring the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarins: Student Paced, Interactive Lesson
No prep student-paced lesson on the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarin, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsExploring the World of Golden-Headed Lion Tamarins: Vocabulary Study, Glossary, Article with Audio, Questions, Rubric, and Presentation Choice BoardDescription: Dive into the fascinating world of golden-headed lion tamarins with this comprehensive lesson package. Students will embark on a journey
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5th - 8th
Science_ Some Ancient Primates Mostly Ate Fruits_Current Events Reading_2024
Over 400 fossilized teeth were analyzed from primates who lived around 29 million to 35 million years old. There were few chipped teeth, which suggests the animals more often feasted on easy-to-chew foods like fruits rather than hard objects like seeds or nuts.Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, su
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7th - 11th, Adult Education
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Science Reading Passages Bundle - Cite Text Evidence and Claim Evidence Argument
Support nonfiction reading skills with this bundle of 6 nonfiction reading and writing resources for the middle school science classroom! This bundle includes nonfiction texts, graphic organizers for writing, and student lessons for reading and analyzing nonfiction texts. NGSS Standards addressed include Ecosystems, Matter & Its Interactions, Earth's Systems, Earth and Human Activity, and From Molecules to Organisms. Included in this resource are:A fictional non-fiction newspaper article abo
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS2-1
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Black History: Martin Luther King - Digital Nonfiction Article Writing Prompt
Description:Engage your students in a meaningful exploration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s remarkable life with this comprehensive reading comprehension pack. This digital resource is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of King's journey as a civil rights leader, utilizing a sequence text structure to guide students through key events.Components:Full-Length Article: Discover Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, major accomplishments, and enduring legacy in a well-crafted, kid-friendly art
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4th - 7th
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Free Chemistry Claim Evidence and Argument Reading Passage and Response
This FREE resource supports NGSS middle school chemistry standards for Matter and Its Interactions, specifically chemical reactions. Using a claim, evidence, and argument graphic organizer and the non-fiction text, students can practice reading skills in middle school science.Included in this resource:a pdf of a fictional non-fiction newspaper article with a chemical reaction themea pdf of a key for a teacher to use to grade the student worka document for use with Google Docs™ that is editable b
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
Also included in: Chemistry Vocabulary and Reading Activities Bundle NGSS Chemistry
Constitution Day Activities Middle and High School | Activities and Worksheets
Constitution Day for High School and Upper Middle School activity and worksheet introduces students to the Preamble, Constitutional Convention, Checks and Balances, Civil Discourse and the value of Fairness as a moral imperative. Constitution day is the day we celebrate the signing of our Constitution and learn about its core values. All schools receiving Federal funds are required to teach students about the U.S. Constitution on that day. This lesson is appropriate for Upper Middle School and
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Emergency Middle School Social Studies Sub Plans Bundle Google + PDF
Westward Expansion: Lewis & Clark Expedition Lessons & Activities, Print/Digital
Give your students fun, engaging, hands-on Westward Expansion Lewis & Clark Expedition Activities that will get your students thinking critically about history. Students will be highly motivated as they discuss historical events and analyze interactions between diverse cultures and viewpoints. Make history come alive! Learning about history is more than just learning about events, people, places, and dates. This Resource Includes:16 Interactive PowerPoint Lesson Slides25 Printable Interacti
Grades:
5th - 8th
Science_ Artificial Intelligence Detects Eye Disease_Current Event Reading_2023
Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool capable of diagnosing and predicting the risk of developing multiple health conditions on the basis of people’s retinal images.
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7th - 11th
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Science_Longest American Spaceflight in History_Current Event News Reading_2023
Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading comprehension practice and literacy strategies for standardized testing preparation. Great for enrichment of gifted learners, substitute teachers, and differentiated instruction. Astronaut Frank Rubio set a record for the longest single spaceflight by an American astronaut in NASA history. Rubio’s voyage lasted 371 days (6 months longer than originally planned) due to technical difficul
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7th - 11th
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Remote Learning/Covid-19 Digital Time Capsule Project with Menu of 20 Artifacts
Product Overview:I created this project to engage students in reading, writing, and critical thinking tasks that are timely and relevant as we navigate remote learning together. The time capsule provides an opportunity for students to document this unprecedented historical moment and balances both their own personal experiences and the realities of the larger global pandemic. The editable project menu allows teachers to increase or reduce the minimum number of required tasks within each categor
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6th - 10th
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6th Grade English Language Arts Standards Based Gradebook with CCSS for ELA
6th Grade English Language Arts (ELA) standards-based gradebook aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for ELA. Includes enough room for a single class or multiple section gradebook. Includes page for tracking school and home independent reading. Standards Based Grading format for scoring from 1 to 4. Cells change colors when scores are entered: 1 - red, 2 - yellow, 3 - green, 4 - blue.
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6th
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