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Middle school informational text lectures
Editorial Cartoons Political Cartoons to Teach Persuasion Rhetoric Google Drive
Teach your students how to “read” an editorial or political cartoon with this one-day lesson that can also become part of your regular current event assignment rotation. Perfect for English/Language Arts and History/Social Studies classrooms!The lesson begins with an introduction to four persuasive tools used by editorial cartoonists (symbolism, exaggeration, labeling, and analogy) with real-world examples of classic public domain political cartoons. Then, use modern cartoon examples (links incl
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH - Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions
7 Reading passages cover the California Gold Rush, Camps and Claims, Sutter's Mill, Mining Methods, Life of a Miner, Gold Rush Merchants, Lasting Impact, and more. Comprehension questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). This product is great for Substitute Teachers or for a quick charter school sample, independent reading, homework, or as a supple
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
Informational Text Features Lesson, Complete Teaching Unit
This complete pack for teaching and assessing informational text features will take your instruction of this skill from beginning to end. Each of my ELA Skills-Readiness Lesson Packs includes a teacher's guide lesson plan, an easy-to-use PPT lecture explaining the concept, guided practice, opportunity for collaborative and individual practice, and a form of assessment.Student Experience: Students will take notes during the engaging and up-to-date lecture. There are plenty of examples to explain
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Skills Teaching Units, BUNDLE of Lessons
Annotated Bibliography Mini Lesson
An introduction to the annotated bibliography that will provide your students with an overview of the annotated bibliography as well as opportunity to practice what they learned. Mini Lesson Includes:- Introductory PowerPoint that gives students an overview of the annotated bibliography including its purpose, an example, and needed materials *NOTE: This is a PowerPoint SlideShow and cannot be edited- Guided Notes Sheet for students to use during the PowerPoint lecture- Research question and link
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Newspaper Article Writing - Journalism Nonfiction Lesson and Graphic Organizers
Newspaper Article Writing - Journalism Nonfiction Lesson and Graphic Organizers: Introduce your students to the world of non-fiction journalistic writing with this ready-to-use lesson. This comprehensive resource is designed to guide students through the process of writing a newspaper article. From understanding the key elements of journalistic writing to organizing their thoughts using the included graphic organizer, this resource provides a step-by-step approach to enhance students' journalist
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
How To Write A Research Paper and Oral Report PowerPoint
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Grades:
6th - 10th
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
9 Reading passages cover the Transcontinental Railroad, The Central Pacific Railroad, The Union Pacific Railroad, The Workers, Life on the Job, Promontory Summit, and More. This product is great for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Perfect for use by substitute teachers! Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product is great for a quick charter school sample! It may be used f
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
MEDIEVAL KINGS, QUEENS & THE FEUDAL SYSTEM Reading Passages & Activities
8 reading passages cover Kings, Queens, the Feudal System; the Coronation; Well-Known Medieval Kings and Queens (William the Conqueror, King John, Matilda of Flanders); Nobles, Clergy, Peasants and Serfs; and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! INCLUDES:8 One-Page Reading PassagesClassroom and Enrichment ActivitiesReview WorksheetTeacher's Key2 Graphic OrganizersREADING PASSAGES:
Grades:
4th - 6th
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PLYMOUTH PILGRIMS & FIRST THANKSGIVING Reading Passages & Comprehension
Twelve no-prep history reading passages covering Pilgrims, Mayflower Voyage, Mayflower Compact, William Bradford, the First Thanksgiving, Squanto and the Native Americans, and more. This product includes 12 Reading Comprehension Worksheets as well. Comprehension questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. Use for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Great as a supplement to textbooks, independ
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Text Features PowerPoint Presentation
This introduction to 27 text features highlights the various print features and visual aids that help students understand nonfiction text, including the table of contents, glossary, index, appendix, captions, diagrams, and maps. Since a key component of this lesson is perusing nonfiction selections at their tables, each of the 27 features also has a slide asking students to find that particular text feature in a book at their tables. The FREE crossword puzzle (http://www.teacherspayteachers.co
Grades:
4th - 10th
SALEM WITCH TRIALS - 5th - 7th Grade History Reading Passages & Enrichment
Are you looking for interesting history reading passages covering the topic of the Salem Witch Trials? This product includes 12 two-page reading passages covering the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Topics include Puritans in England and America, the Arrests and Examinations, The Court and the Judges, Cotton Mather, The Accusers and Accused, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great as a supplement to textbooks or for use by substitute teachers, o
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5th - 7th
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PIRATES, PRIVATEERS & THE GOLDEN AGE OF PIRACY Reading Passages & Bingo Review
16 reading passages covering Pirates, Privateers, the Golden Age of Piracy, Life on the Ship, Pirate Hunters, Female Pirates, Blackbeard, William Kidd, Pirate Covers, Pirate Havens, and more. A review game of BINGO rounds out this lesson by reviewing new concepts and vocabulary words in a fun and engaging way. Great for substitute teachers!INCLUDES: 16 One-Page Passages of Informational Text36 Unique Bingo Cards (18 pages with two cards per sheet)The Caller’s Tracking Sheet 24 Calling Cards Co
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5th - 8th
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Teach How to Write a Research Question and Thesis Statement
This Google Slides presentation walks students through the process of writing a research question and corresponding thesis statement. Print copies of the slides for students to use in their notes.
Grades:
8th - 12th
MEDIEVAL MONKS, NUNS & ALMONERS - Reading Passages & Enrichment Activities
5 reading passages cover Medieval Monks, the Job of Nuns and Almoners; Religion in the Middle Ages, Monastic Herbalists, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! INCLUDES:5 Reading PassagesClassroom and Enrichment ActivitiesReview WorksheetTeacher's Key2 Graphic OrganizersIn Western Europe during the Middle Ages, Christianity was the main religion. And at that time, all Christians w
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: MEDIEVAL TIMES - CAREERS - SPECIAL BUNDLE
Nonfiction Notice and Note Signposts Google Slides Notes
This Google Slides presentation is intended to be used as direct instruction for the Nonfiction Notice and Note Signposts Close Reading Strategy written by Kylene Beers and Robert Probst. This resource includes:Whole group discussion questionsOverview of the signposts strategy for close readingBreakdown of the 5 signposts for nonfiction with definition, anchor questions, and what each signpost may teachVideo examples of each signpostTo put the signposts into practice, have students conduct a clo
Grades:
6th - 8th
MEDIEVAL PILGRIMS & THE CANTERBURY TALES - Reading Passages & Activities
5 reading passages cover the Pilgrims during the Middle Ages, Canterbury Cathedral, Geoffrey Chaucer, and the Canterbury Tales. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! Pilgrims were – and are – people who traveled to a location because it was significant to their religion. Pilgrimages have been around for centuries as people of all religions traveled long distances to important sacred site
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4th - 6th
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A Tale of Two Cities Introduction
Background information on Charles Dickens and A Tale of Two CitiesDynamic multimedia Prezi (41 "clicks") with Guided Notes Handout (4 pages, 50 fill-in-the-blanks) for students *answer key included!Information Includes:-Charles Dickens' early life and career-Life in London during Dickens' time-General Info about the novel including setting and themes-Relevant literary terms such as allegory, doubles, and paradoxes-Overview of main charactersLecture Length: Approximately 50 minutes**Prezi links a
Grades:
6th - 12th
The Truman Show Themes Slideshow
35 pages of an informational slideshow concerning the following 4 major themes that show up in the film:
* The American Dream
* Reality vs. Illusion
* The Power of the Media
* Utopia vs. Dystopia
Definitions and some important background information included, along with many images and photos to help students.
Grades:
8th - 12th
Celebrations and Traditions from Around the World - Informational Posters/Slides
Take a trip around the world as we discover some of the celebrations and traditions from around the world! This resource includes 23 informational slides filled with pictures, informational passages and interesting facts about 10 unique celebrations. This is a wonderful resource for students learning about celebrations and commemorations in Australia and the world in Human Society and Its Environment (HSIE) (History and Geography) lessons. (ACHASSK065)This resource also includes a research task
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1st - 6th
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Refugee by Alan Gratz Historical Context Notes for the Novel by Chapter
Refugee Historical Context Presentation: This slideshow will help provide students with the important historical context made in the novel Refugee by Alan Gratz. The novel includes three different plot lines set in Germany during the Holocaust, in Cuba during the Cuban Raft Exodus, and in Syria during the Syrian Civil War. The notes provide students with the specific reference made in the novel and an easy-to-understand explanation of the history behind the reference. This is included in our pop
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Refugee by Alan Gratz Unit Plan - Novel Study Reading Unit
Non-Fiction Text Features Google Slides & Guided Notes
Non-Fiction Text Features Google Slides presentation and guided notes. 9 full color, fully animated slides perfect for reviewing text features and four pages of guided notes to match. A perfect resource to review text features with middle schoolers and the guided notes make a great study guide. Definitions and examples of the following text features include: title, subtitle, heading, bold, italic, glossary, footnote, picture, caption, graph, map, diagram, bullet points, and sidebar.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Non-Fiction Text Features PowerPoint Notes
This PowerPoint presentation can be used as a quick review or as a way to teach the students about non-fiction text features before reading nonfiction and informational texts. For example, I showed my 8th grade students this PowerPoint before we began reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. As I went through the PowerPoint, the students wrote the word and their purpose into a "Non-fiction Text Features Booklet." After they finished taking notes, they were given time in class to either dr
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Notice and Note Nonfiction Powerpoint
This powerpoint will help you teach the nonfiction signposts to your students. Has over 40 slides.
Grades:
6th - 12th
PIRATES AND PRIVATEERS - Reading Passages and Classroom Activities
16 Reading passages cover Pirates and Privateers, the Golden Age of Piracy, the Triangular Trade Route, Pirate Ships, Pirate Flags, Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Mary Read, and more. Classroom and enrichment activities keep students engaged as they learn. Great for use by substitute teachers, or for homeschooling or co-ops! 1650 to 1730 is known as the Golden Age of Piracy, a time when pirates ruled the seas. Most of the well-known pirates in history came from this period of time. In the early
Grades:
5th - 7th
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