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Informational text activities on sale
Informational Text/Non-Fiction: ELA Escape: ELA Test Prep: Middle /High School
⭐ Who says ELA test prep needs to be boring? Teen students are invited to compete using clues that practice using text features to find vocabulary, reading an infographic, using text evidence, text structure, and comprehension. ⭐ This fully immersive 360° Non-Fiction Digital Escape engages students with four news articles about famous art heists and is great for STAAR prep and any test prep. ⭐ All tasks are skills-based so that when the escape is complete your students will come away with a stro
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: *ELA Middle School/High School 360° ELA Digital Escape Room Bundle
End of the Year Science ABC Book Project
This project can be used in almost any grade level, and is ready to use!With this project, students will demonstrate their knowledge of grade level science topics and concepts, in an ABC Book format. This would make a great end of the year science project! With your purchase, you will receive two versions of this project: a pdf file for paper-based used, as well as an editable power point for digital learning use.Purchase includes:Version #1: Paper-Based PDFEnd of the Year Science ABC Book Proj
Grades:
1st - 12th
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End of the Year Social Studies ABC book project--DIGITAL and PAPER-BASED
This project can be used in almost any grade level, and is ready to use!With this project, students will demonstrate their knowledge of grade level social studies and history topics, in an ABC Book format. This would make a great end of the year social studies project! With your purchase, you will receive two versions of this project: a pdf file for paper-based used, as well as an editable power point for digital learning use.Purchase includes:Version #1: Paper-Based PDFEnd of the Year Social S
Grades:
1st - 12th
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Looking for an easy way to introduce Hispanic Heritage Month to your students? This mini-unit contains:
- Hispanic Heritage Month Mini-Book (2 to a page)
- Circle Map
- Puzzle Comprehension Activity
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Check out my Hispanic Heritage Mini-Biographies Unit to easily introduce an influential person a day.
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K - 2nd
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Distance Learning Reading Comprehension Intervention Bundle
Google Apps Ready!Page 2 has all of the Google Slides LinksClose ReadingIntervention PackDaily Guided Reading Lessons✎ Four weeks of daily guided reading lessons for your intervention reading group! These lessons are close reading lessons designed to make your struggling readers more independent. It also reinforces the close reading strategies. ➨ Learning targets are included!!! ☺Included are six nonfiction articles, 20 days (4 weeks) of daily guided reading lessons, pair share, close readin
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Sharks
Close Reading Point of View Compare and ContrastShould all the sharks in the world be removed from the ocean to protect people from shark attacks? Explore this topic in two different nonfiction articles!View the Video Preview: PreviewI wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesting topic that would catch my students' attention. I also was frustrated trying to find articles that showed a clear point of view about a similar topic. I wanted non fiction articles that would be easy to teach wi
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage
The "Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage" worksheet provides a collection of reading comprehension passages around Patriotic Day. Through the passages, students will learn about various aspects of Patriotic Day, including its historical significance and related activities."Patriot Day Reflections: Patriot Day Activities Reading Comprehension Passage" worksheet includes meaningful passages such as:The September 11th AttacksThe Patriot ActTrue Stories of 9
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3rd - 5th
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Ain't I a Woman? by Sojourner Truth Rhetorical Device Annotation Activity
Whether you are using this speech to analyze rhetoric, tone, or diction, this annotating and highlighting activity will engage all learners. Print and digital options with optional rhetorical precis included. I recommend using paper and highlighters the "old-fashioned" way because it is far more kinesthetic, but the Google Slides file also allows for digital/paperless learning.This activity requires 5 different color highlighters. I recommend (1) blue (2) green (3) yellow (4) orange (5) pink to
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Compare and Contrast Two Nonfiction Articles
Compare and Contrast The World's Deadliest Island Nonfiction ReadingDid you know there is an island that has never been explored by modern day man because of a deadly tribe living there? Did you know there is an island in Brazil so deadly you have to have a doctor travel there with you? North Sentinel Island and Snake Island are two of the World's Deadliest Islands. Students will be captivated by this high-interest topic! You can teach them to compare and contrast the two islands, or go deep
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Soda Advertisement Fun Ethos Pathos Logos Rhetorical Activity & Rhetoric Project
Teaching the rhetorical appeals and persuasion? This fully digital Google Slides™ activity has everything you need to engage your students in a creative project to demonstrate their understanding of the three rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. Product file includes:editable directionseditable rubrican examplea ready-to-create slide with drag-and-drop cans and pre-formatted explanation boxesa copy of my ethos pathos logos cheat sheetAttributions:Clipart free for commercial use on Pixab
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View in Two Nonfiction Articles
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View in Two Nonfiction ArticlesDid you know the blue-ringed octopus is so venomous that one bite will paralyze you? Did you know the bite from a snail could kill you? The blue-ringed octopus and cone snail are two of the world's most deadly sea animals. Students will be captivated by this high-interest topic! You can teach them to compare and contrast the two animals, or go deeper and teach them to compare and contrast the author's point of view. I
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Compare and Contrast Close Reading Lesson Yellowstone Wolves
Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastLots of options for differentiation!Check out my YouTube video that explains this lesson: Click hereTwo original articles about the Yellowstone Wolf controversy. Each article takes a different point of view. Students will have fun reading about each side and will form their own opinions about the controversy. Great way to teach close reading for the point of view without boring the kids to death. :)I wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesti
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Seed Dispersal
Seed Dispersal
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Are you struggling to find information to teach your NGSS Science Second Grade Standards?
This Seed Dispersal Mini-book is the perfect way to teach the concept of seed dispersal in a way that young students can understand.
Includes:
Seed Dispersal Mini-book (7 pages)
Seed Dispersal Circle Map (1 page)
Seed Dispersal Comprehension (1 page)
Use the Seed Dispersal mini-book to introduce, review, and pr
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Animal Habitat Close Reading Comprehension Passage Activities + FREE Spanish
Make reading engaging with this no prep close reading comprehension pack centered around an animal habitat nonfiction text that downloads in English + a FREE Spanish version. This science resource, created by Nikki and Nacho, a.k.a Nicole and Eliceo, includes a close reading guide, text code sheets, poster, vocabulary cards, non-fiction passage and various worksheet activities. Designed to support common core standards, it helps build academic vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension skill
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Science Close Reading Passages Bundle + FREE Spanish
Valentine's Day Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Articles
Valentine's DayCompare and ContrastNonfiction ArticlesGoogle Slides Included!How did Valentine's Day begin? How do other countries celebrate Valentine's Day? Students will read two original articles all about this! Then they will analyze it using close reading skills. They will compare and contrast using a double bubble map or Venn diagram, fill out two column notes, and finally write an essay. There is also a summary assignment- The Gossip Gazette, and a COOTIE CATCHER! Included is both bl
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Gorilla Close Reading Comprehension Passage Activities + FREE Spanish
Make reading engaging with this no prep close reading comprehension pack centered around a gorilla nonfiction text that downloads in English + a FREE Spanish version. This jungle animal habitat resource, created by Nikki and Nacho, a.k.a Nicole and Eliceo, includes a close reading guide, text code sheets, poster, vocabulary cards, non-fiction passage and various worksheet activities. Designed to support common core standards, it helps build academic vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Jungle Animal Close Reading Passages Bundle + FREE Spanish
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
***UPDATED 9/29/15- 13 Color Posters Now Included****
Looking for a way to acknowledge and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month? This unit is filled with graphic organizers, fold and learn mini books, and coloring posters for 13 influential Hispanic Americans.
Featured People include:
Oscar De La Hoya
Sonia Sotomayor
Cesar Chavez
Roberto Clemente
Selena Gomez
Bob Menendez
Jose Feliciano
Isabel Allende
Marco Rubio
Rita Moreno
Dolores Huerta
Ellen Ochoa
Franklin Chang Diaz
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K - 2nd
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Compare and Contrast The Author's Point of View The Bermuda Triangle
Compare and Contrast The Author's Point of View The Bermuda TriangleTwo high interest nonfiction articles, written from two different points of view! Students will read "Killer Sea Farts" and "Alien Vortex." Both are original articles, two pages long, nonfiction, written by me. They investigate The Bermuda Triangle. Hundreds of planes and ships go missing in The Bermuda Triangle each year. Are the disappearances due to a hidden alien vortex? Or is there a logical explanation for these disa
Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Cause and Effect PowerPoint
Cause and Effect PowerPoint
*** View it in "Slideslow" mode and display onto whiteboard***
This packet is designed to introduce the concept of cause and effect. This no prep, no print, PowerPoint, interactive lesson, will target skills that will help your students gain an understanding of cause and effect. This slides are differentiated so please feel free to choose which slides that will best suit your students’ needs. The real life and clipart images will keep your students engaged.
Use t
Grades:
1st - 4th
Memorial Day Close Reading Comprehension Passage Activities + FREE Spanish
Make reading engaging with this no prep close reading comprehension pack centered around a Memorial Day nonfiction text that downloads in English + a FREE Spanish version. This spring resource, created by Nikki and Nacho, a.k.a Nicole and Eliceo, includes a close reading guide, text code sheets, poster, vocabulary cards, non-fiction passage and various worksheet activities. Designed to support common core standards, it helps build academic vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension skills fo
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Spring Close Reading Passages Bundle + FREE Spanish
Community Helpers
Community Helpers
- This file is full of FUN activities to go with your study of Community Helpers.
11 Community Helpers (workers) included:
Chef
Crossing Guard
Dentist
Doctor
Farmer
Firefighter
Janitor
Mail Carrier
Police Officer
Teacher
Veterinarian
What is included:
• Community Helpers mini informational book (13 pages) - 2 per page for easy and double sided printing.
• Community Helpers cover page
• Community Helpers vocabulary page
• Community Helpers definition page
• Community Helpers
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Literacy Interactive Notebooks Activities Bundle + FREE Spanish
SAVE BIG with this 2 pack BUNDLE! This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of literacy interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting the common core standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and app
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K - 2nd
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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Google Ready!
Close ReadingCompare and Contrast the Author's Point of ViewGoogle Classroom ready or just print and go!Should killer whales (orcas) be held captive in zoos and aquariums? Strike passion in your students with an engaging topic!Explore both sides of this controversial debate. Students will close read to discover the author's point of view in each nonfiction article. Do you need a digital lesson plan quickly? This lesson comes with the Google Slides that are completely digital! Just assign in
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Also included in: Earth Day Bundle: Compare and Contrast
Octopus Close Reading Passage Activities + FREE Spanish
Make reading engaging with this no prep close reading comprehension pack centered around an octopus nonfiction text that downloads in English + a FREE Spanish version. This ocean animal habitat resource, created by Nikki and Nacho, a.k.a Nicole and Eliceo, includes a close reading guide, text code sheets, poster, vocabulary cards, non-fiction passage and various worksheet activities. Designed to support common core standards, it helps build academic vocabulary, reading fluency, and comprehension
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Ocean Animal Close Reading Passages Bundle + FREE Spanish
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