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Middle school informational text thematic unit plan pdfs under $5
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common CoreFor Grades 5-6. This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on zoo animals. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 5th-6th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything they've done into a lapbook. These plans work well to leave with a sub
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4th - 7th
Also included in: The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
A Dog Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
A Dog Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on dog breeds. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 5th-6th graders to complete in a day. All of the teachers (7 of us) had to be out for the day so we wanted to leave something fun instead of a whole day of seat work. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies
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4th - 6th
Also included in: The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
Adapted Interactive Book: Space
This interactive comprehension book is an informational text for special little learners :) Perfect for teaching ESY, ELL/ ESL, special education or Speech Therapy and WH questions. Also perfect for early childhood and emergent readers.
Differentiated for two levels of learners! Level 1 and 2 included! Comprehension questions are WH questions. Perfect for quick and easy storytelling and retell goals!
This book is great for early childhood, preschool, nonverbal learners or students with Autis
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Globe Craft: The Seven Continents Writing Activity
This globe craftivity is a perfect way for your students to demonstrate their knowledge of the seven continents. This is a versatile writing resource, in that it can be used with ANY research on the continents. However, if you are looking for a guided resource that includes specific facts and features, this craftivity is also included in The Seven Continents Unit. This craftivity makes a wonderful classroom display and perfect keepsake. What's Included:: Step-by-step printing and assembly instru
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
HOLOCAUST UNIT - Pre-Reading Unit for Holocaust-Themed Novel Study
This engaging 6-Lesson Mini-Unit as Pre-Reading Lessons for any Holocaust-themed non-fiction book or novel uses reading workshop and writing workshop. It includes:6 detailed lesson plans, printables and graphic organizers, and links to all informational texts and videos used.I used this mini-unit before reading the novel The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne with my students. This mini-unit gave them a basic understanding of the Holocaust.Lesson Overview:The Rise of the Nazis - Activities
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: BUNDLE of 6 UNITS - Saskatchewan English Language Arts 8 - Semester #1
Bill of Rights Mini-Unit
Are you looking for engaging, thought-provoking Bill of Rights activities for your students? This is the packet for you! These activities use the original text of the Bill of Rights and are appropriate for 5th through 8th grade students.
Contents of this packet:
Page 3: Original text of the Bill of Rights
Pages 4-7: Unwrapping the Bill of Rights- I listed each Amendment and defined difficult words. Students are asked to review each Amendment and re-write it in their own words.
Pages 8-9:
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Amelia Earhart's Final Flight: Informational Texts and No-Prep Activities
This Women's History Month resource contains activities related to Amelia Earhart and her last attempt to circumnavigate the globe. It also addresses the mystery surrounding her disappearance. The activities can be used individually, or as part of a themed unit. The comprehension questions use question stems from the 7th grade STAAR test, making the readings ideal for state testing practice. The pre-reading and idiom activities are especially helpful for English language Learners.
Activit
Grades:
6th - 8th
Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods Pack(Middle School)- Distance Learning Compatible
This is included in my larger Middle School Mythology Unit. UPDATED: Now includes a Google Slides version for distance learning.Included in this pack:-Origin of Gods and Titans myth - with comprehension questions (with answer key)-5 pages of information on all 14 Olympian Gods-Graphic Organizer to keep track of names, symbols, and other information of all gods (with answer key)-Olympian Gods biopoem assignment with example-Invent an Olympian Project - 3 Project Choices each with marking rubric a
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Nez Perce and Chief Joseph
This packet contains 19 pages of informational text describing the Nez Perce tribe of the Plateau and their great warrior Chief Joseph. The slides include information about: the people and their territory, clothing, food, shelter, family life, and history fighting for their land against the U.S. government. Also included are 3 follow up activities: Nez Perce bubble map, salmon sequencing, and a t-chart.
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2nd - 12th
Newspaper Journalistic Writing Lesson
Designed for grades 3 - 6 includes several lessons teaching:-The features of newspapers-Writing great headlines-Writing lead paragraphs-Interviewing-Direct and Reported Speech-Quality AdjectivesThe lesson pack also contains flashcards with key news paper vocabulary that can be used on displays or during lessons.There are also some templates for children to use.You will also find writing starters in the form of who, what, where and when cards. These cards are simple the prepare and can be used t
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Famous People Research Project | Significant People Information Report
Capture your students' attention with this famous people research project! This resource will guide your students in grades 3-6 to create an exciting information report about a famous person of their choice. The templates include sub-heading and note taking sheets as well as a rubric to take care of assessment. With this tool, you can help your students develop their research and writing skills while teaching them about a number of different notable people.It includes:A task sheet for students t
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Maya / Mayan 6 Fun Activities Learning Packet
Looking for a fun, yet simple easy-to-use packet to teach your students about the Maya? This can be used at a center, small group work or as a whole class. This file contains 6 fun activities that your students will really enjoy. They will learn about the Mayan culture, caste system, what it takes to be "Mayan Beautiful" and read about a myth. There is also a Mayan math worksheet, a word find, a vocabulary definitions worksheet, and a Mayan Puzzle to cut glue and paste. The worksheets are te
Grades:
4th - 8th
Winter Games Reading Passages: Figure Skating, Bobsleigh, Alpine Skiing
Get ready for the Winter Games of 2022 in Beijing, China with a look at the history of winter sports. This set includes a two-page reading passage for each of the following sports that appear in the Winter Games: figure skating, bobsleigh, and alpine skiing.This resource includes: :: Figure Skating Reading Passage (2 pages):: Figure Skating Comprehension Questions & Timeline (2 pages):: Bobsleigh Reading Passage (2 pages):: Bobsleigh Comprehensionve Questions & Timeline (2 pages):: Alpin
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Winter Games Reading Passages: History of 6 Winter Sports
Olympic Torch Unit Study for the 2018 Winter Olympics
This unit study contains:
The history of the torch and Olympic flame
World map exercise
Map the path of the torch
Kilometer to miles math word problems
The design of the 2018 torch - Internet linked
Why I would be a good torch bearer writing activity
Design your own torch STEAM activity
See our COMPLETE Print-and-Go Olympic Unit Study Workbook
(which includes the 2018 Torch Relay mini-unit):
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/2018-Winter-Games-Complete-Unit-Study-3580121
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Hurricane Katrina: Informational Article and Questions
This resource uses the "stop & jot" concept by chunking the text into small sections followed by questions. It also includes text features that help students better understand where the natural disaster took place, and how much damage it caused. The post-reading questions can be used to assess overall comprehension, or as a follow-up to guide discussion of the article.
I use this to build background information prior to reading our class book Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes.
Grades:
4th - 7th
World War I Weapons & Trench Warfare Battles – WWI American History Lesson
Our World War I Weapons lesson uses nonfiction informational text PLUS engaging hands-on activities and writing assignments to teach about weapons (machine guns, tanks, and poisonous gases) used during World War I:World War I Weapons nonfiction informational text – no additional textbook neededQuestions to assess Informational Text ComprehensionJournal Entries utilizing Close Reading to summarize World War I battlesCircle Chart to Illustrate Weapons used during World War IWorld War I Weapons Ess
Grades:
4th - 8th
Scarecrows: Non-Fiction Passages & Printables
Just print and teach with these printables all about the history of scarecrows."Scarecrows" is a 19 page resource that covers the history of scarecrows throughout the world, how they came to America, and how they are used today. There are 4 non-fiction passages with questions and 4 pages of flash cards to check comprehension. Answer keys for all are included. Standards are for grades 3-6, but this resource would also work great with 7th or 8th grade.What's Included:• Nonfiction Passages with te
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages about Snowflakes
This thematic set of nonfiction reading comprehension passages combines several standards so that students have an opportunity to practice their reading skills without isolating the standards. The descriptive structure of the text will also help students develop improved comprehension of the topic. This nonfiction resource gives you an opportunity to reteach, enrich, or introduce a new standard. Understanding and practicing reading skills is so important in improving comprehension. This resource
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Snowflake Bentley and Snow Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Bundle
Identity Activities for Middle and High School Students
Looking to dig into identity with high interest texts to engage your middle and high school students? This unit designed to examine the effect of stereotypes on a person's identity. Activities include standards aligned questions, written short response, narrative writing, and a choice board with digital options are perfect for middle and high school students. Included texts are:America Ferrera’s TED Talk “My Identity is my Superpower”Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED Talk “Danger of a Single Story”
Grades:
6th - 12th
Native Americans of the Northwest Coast
Native Americans of the Northwest Coast is a part of The Events in History Series. This resource includes a complete study of the Northwest Coast Region and Clans and includes:- non-fiction texts- activities- graphic organizers- a writing prompt with a rubric- map prompt- practice pages - a project with a rubric. This study/project is a great way to include literacy standards in your social studies content!I also have this resource in a Google version here: Native Americans of the Northwest Coas
Grades:
5th - 8th
Shaun White: Differentiated Biography Passages and Reading Comprehension
Your big kids will love reading about Olympic snowboarding champion, Shaun White! It's a great way to integrate social studies and literacy with a high-interest topic. The entire file is a print and go, so that you have more time to teach and need less to time prep.
The biography passage about Shaun White comes in three different reading levels, allowing you to easily differentiate for your students. Passages are leveled at 3-3.5, 4-5, and 6-7.
The following are included with the set of p
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Endangered Species Project: Guided Readings and Info Grid
Three detailed, non-fiction (science) reading passages about three separate endangered species: Silky Sifaka Lemur, Roloway Monkey, and Cotton-Top Tamarin. Students begin by engaging in a power point that covers important terms (endangered species, extinct, primate) and introduces the 3 endangered primates.
Next, they break into 3 groups, each with their own detailed reading passage. The students read it by themselves, and then with their group, filling out their column in the info grid. Infor
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3rd - 8th
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Winter Games Reading Passages: Luge, Curling, Speed Skating
Get ready for the Winter Games of 2022 in Beijing, China with a look at the history of winter sports. This set includes a two-page reading passage for each of the following sports that appear in the Winter Games: luge, curling, and speed skating.This resource includes: :: Luge Reading Passage (2 pages):: Luge Comprehension Questions & Timeline (2 pages):: Curling Reading Passage (2 pages):: Curling Comprehensionve Questions & Timeline (2 pages):: Speed Skating Reading Passage (2 pages)::
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in: Winter Games Reading Passages: History of 6 Winter Sports
Native Americans of the Southwest
Native Americans of the Southwest is a part of The Events in History Series. This resource includes a complete study of the Southwest Region and Tribes and includes:- non-fiction texts- activities- graphic organizers- a writing prompt with a rubric- map prompt- practice pages - a project with a rubric. This study/project is a great way to include literacy standards in your social studies content!Do you need a Google version of this resource? My Digital Native Americans of the Southwest Google V
Grades:
5th - 8th
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