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Middle school close reading resources on sale
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View BigFoot
Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastDoes Bigfoot exist? Or is he just a made up legend? Students will read two nonfiction articles to compare and contrast both sides of the Bigfoot debate! This is a fun, but educational, lesson. Included is BOTH print and digital versions.I 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 no
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
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
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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
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Nonfiction Summary Reading Intervention Unit
Close Reading Nonfiction Summary Intervention PackRunning out of ideas to help your struggling readers?Tired of being observed by your principal only to be caught without a lesson plan?Too busy to write learning targets?These are the reasons I wrote this intervention unit! I was frustrated with the lack of time and resources to plan for my small reading groups. I knew I needed data and lots of skill practice for my struggling readers. That's how this unit evolved. It has taken months of work
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension and Progress Monitoring Bundle
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
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
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
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
40 Identify Plot & Elements Task Cards - Story Elements Task Cards
Embark on an adventure of imagination and critical thinking with our collection of 40 thrilling Identify Plot & Elements Task Cards! Designed specifically for students in 4th to 6th grade, these task cards will sharpen your skills in identifying key plot elements and story components. Get ready to dive into captivating paragraphs that will challenge your comprehension and analytical abilities. From epic quests and heartwarming friendships to mysterious discoveries and heroic feats, each task
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4th - 6th
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80+ Winter Holidays Christmas Around the World Reading Comprehension Passages
Are you on the hunt for an exciting and hassle-free holiday activity that will keep your students engaged throughout the season? You will love these Winter Holidays Christmas Around The World Reading Comprehension Passages!This packet is loaded with 11 fascinating holidays from around the globe, including St. Nicholas Day, Epiphany, Boxing Day, Hogmanay, Saint Lucia's Day, Lunar New Year, Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Las Posadas. It's a comprehensive collection that covers a wid
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3rd - 6th
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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
30 Theme and Main Idea Task Cards | Reading Comprehension
Are you looking for a way to help your students improve their reading comprehension skills and become confident, skilled readers? Our 30 Main Idea and Theme Task Cards are the perfect resource to achieve this goal!These task cards are carefully designed to engage students in critical thinking, helping them develop their skills in identifying the central message and underlying themes in a piece of literature. Each card features a short passage that covers a wide range of topics. Following each pa
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4th - 6th
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Thanksgiving/November Text Structure Worksheets Fall Reading Comprehensive
Are you looking for ideas to boost students' reading understanding? These Thanksgiving/November Text Structure Worksheets Fall Reading Comprehensive will help your students do really well! This package comes with varied activities for students to learn and master text structure. It includes poster and text structure anchor charts. Students can also review their knowledge with reviewing text structure worksheets.The text structures covered are Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast, Problem and S
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3rd - 6th
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Black History Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions
Black History Month is coming! Get your students ready to dive into the lives of some incredible Influential Black Leaders with these amazing Black History Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. We're talking about legends like Oprah Winfrey, Martin Luther King Jr., Wilma Rudolph, and so many more.These passages are like hidden gems just waiting to be discovered by your students. They'll be able to delve into the inspiring stories and achievements of these influential lea
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3rd - 6th
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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
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Earth Day Bundle: Compare and Contrast
Martin Luther King Jr Day Activities - Reading Passages, Speech & Quote Analysis
Get ready for an awesome Martin Luther King Jr Day Activities - Reading Passages, Speech and Quote Analysis unit that will have your students buzzing with excitement about Martin Luther King, Jr.!This unit covers essential ELA skills while diving deep into the life of MLK. We've packed it with engaging activities like reading comprehension, text evidence, nonfiction text feature exploration, group discussions, quote analysis, cooperative learning, and writing. With many interactive activities ba
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5th - 8th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Reading activities (Famous Figures & Holiday, Tradition)
Introducing our engaging and educational product, "Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Activities: Famous Figures & Holiday Traditions" worksheet! This comprehensive resource is designed to celebrate and explore the rich cultural heritage of Hispanic communities during Hispanic Heritage Month.This worksheet pack is perfect for elementary and middle school students, providing a variety of reading activities that promote cultural awareness and appreciation. It includes captivating passages and tho
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4th - 7th
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Compare and Contrast Close Reading Lesson The Loch Ness Monster
Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastLots of options for differentiation!These articles are super fun! This is one of my students' favorite lessons. It's engaging and the kids love it. 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 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
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Reading Comprehension Passages Nonfiction Articles
Nonfiction Article Reading Passages Pack This pack includes 12 nonfiction topics, and each one has two articles that are written from two different points of view. The reading level of each article is about a fifth or sixth grade level. I used these when I taught fifth grade and again when I taught sixth grade. This year I am teaching fourth grade, and I plan to use them again. This pack gives you a total of 24 nonfiction articles. Each article is original and is written by me. T
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4th - 10th
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Author's Purpose Activities: Worksheet, Task cards and More
Empower your classroom with a comprehensive set of educational resources designed to unravel the nuances of author's purpose. Engaging and versatile, this collection provides a dynamic toolkit for teaching and reinforcing this critical skill.What's Inside: Posters: Vibrant visual aids that serve as handy reference tools in the classroom, making the concept of author's purpose easily digestible for students. Reading Comprehensions: Dive deep into diverse texts accompanied by informative quizzes a
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3rd - 6th
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8th Grade English ELA Lessons & Printable Materials for FULL YEAR (42 Weeks)
These 8th Grade ELA Lesson Plans span an ENTIRE year – 42 weeks – of instructional practice. I spent countless hours creating them. Heaps of original, rigorous, and creative standards-based activities, reading comprehension quizzes, Unit tests, projects, text-based vocabulary in context, and other supplemental materials are included. I even have a few of my own original works in here – a poem entitled "Passing" along with 2 short stories, "A Boy's Escape from Time" and "A Halloween Addition to H
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6th - 9th
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Presidents' day Reading comprehension about U.S. Presidents and Opinion Writing
Get ready to take your students on an exciting journey through American history with these amazing printable Presidents' day Reading Comprehension about U.S. Presidents and Opinion Writing ! It's time to boost their reading skills, build stamina, and dive into the lives of some of the most influential leaders that the United States has ever seen.Here's why you and your students will absolutely love this resource:⭐ Fun and Interactive Passages: These passages are designed to make reading a total
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3rd - 6th
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Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Close Reading BundleThis is a growing bundle, which means as I create more lessons, this gets bigger! You will get emails from TPT when I update it with more lessons, and then you can download the updated file for free. THIRTY-ONE, in-depth close reading lessons! These will last four months, or more depending on your teaching style. I have designed these lessons to be highly engaging, real-world issues that students can relate to. These are all non-fiction and the topics have been thoroughly
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3rd - 8th
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9th Grade English ELA PARCC Practice & SAT Prep Test
Item: 9th Grade English PARCC Practice & SAT Prep TestSearching for curriculum and content driven PARCC/SAT practice tests? Look no further.Description:PARCC style questions that address: vocabulary in context, figurative language, literary devices, character development, theme, author's purpose, and inference. This Practice Test is ready to be assigned to students and comes complete with a separate answer key for grading.(20) multiple choice (Part A & Part B)(40) questions in totalQuest
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8th - 10th
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40 Winter & Christmas Wonderland: Exploring Text Structures Task Cards
Explore the wonders of Christmas and winter while developing essential reading skills with our engaging "40 Winter & Christmas Wonderland: Exploring Text Structures Task Cards". Designed for elementary students, this resource features 10 captivating task cards that cover a range of holiday and winter topics. Each card includes a paragraph highlighting a specific text structure. With colorful illustrations and answer keys included, these task cards provide a fun and effective way to practice
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3rd - 6th
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