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Middle school informational text worksheets 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
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
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
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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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
European Regional Geography Bundle Readings & Map Activities: Print & Digital
The readings explain the major geographical and cultural items of Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Europe.Each region comes with two map activities, one where they simply list the countries that are numbered on a map (used during distance learning) and another one where they color and label everything.The link to Google Versions is in the key section on the Microsoft Doc & PDF version.Multiple Editable Formats: I have it in multiple formats so you can utilize a version that works for
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7th - 12th
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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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Megalodon Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View
Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastDoes the Megalodon Shark still exist? Is he terrorizing the Sea of Cortez? Massive sharks, three times the size of a Great White Shark, have been reported in the Sea of Cortez. Is it the once believed to be extinct, Megalodon Shark? Explore both sides of this exciting controversy with your students!Point of view, compare and contrast, and supporting answers with evidence is all over the common core standards and PARCC testing. I created this less
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Making Predictions Task Cards and Literacy Center
Making PredictionsReading Comprehension SkillsTask Cards and Guided LessonsWhy do students struggle with reading comprehension? They may not be actively listening! Making predictions is a strategy to help students actively think and listen to what they are reading.This is a 21 page common core-aligned unit that focuses on the critical thinking skill, predicting. There is a focus on finding the information that supports the prediction.This lesson can be used in many ways. I use the first 5 car
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3rd - 6th
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Arbor Day Readings + Activities + Crafts
Arbor Day is coming... and this is a great opportunity to create environmental awareness in our children and students!!! This resource can be used both physically and digitally. It includes: - Cover page. - How to do page. p1: - What is Arbor Day about? p2: - What do you know about trees? p3: - The life cycle of a tree. > Seeding. > Sapling. p4: > Mature tree. > Fruit tree. p5 - Activities p6: - Video "7 FUN FACTS ABOUT TREES! FACTS FOR KIDS!" p7: - Answer the following questions ab
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1st - 8th
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Martin Luther King Jr. Reading Comprehension Passages | MLK
Looking for educational, ready-to-go reading passages on Martin Luther King Jr. for the intermediate grades? This resource will help your students learn about this amazing man from his childhood through adulthood. NO PREP Just Print and Go!The Reading Passages include:3 Reading Passages: The Childhood of Martin Luther King Jr. Martin Luther King Jr.: A Young Man with a Dream Martin Luther King Jr.: Legacy and ImpactMultiple Choice and Short Answer Questions for each pas
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4th - 6th
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Earth Day Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Recycling
Earth Day Should you recycle plastic water bottles?Close Reading: Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View!Distance Learning Ready!Interactive Google Slides and PDF FilesI 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 with; but would challenge my students at the same time. Point o
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4th - 7th
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Hurricane Katrina Compare and Contrast Poem to Nonfiction Article
Do your students love reading about natural disasters? Hurricane Katrina hit in August of 2005. Students love to read and learn about this horrible storm. They get to read a nonfiction article and a poem. Everything you need is included! You get vocabulary cards, vocabulary activities, a quiz, comprehension questions, main idea, and an essay. You pick what you need! I also included an answer key. :). This is perfect for sub plans, informational text lessons, or small group work. 45 page
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Compare and Contrast Volcanoes Nonfiction Text
VolcanoesCompare and ContrastTwo nonfiction textsDid you know a group of tourists were visiting White Island when the volcano erupted? Even more amazing, many of them survived! Exploring a volcano is very dangerous. In this lesson students will compare and contrast two different volcanic eruptions- White Island and Mount Ontake. *PDF and Digital Options Included:Close reading steps4 pages of directions with explanations2 original nonfiction articlesRead and respond questionsGraphic organizer
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Levels of Organization Within The Human Body Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Unlock the wonders of the human body with our comprehensive "Levels of Organization Within the Human Body Reading Comprehension Bundle. This engaging and informative resource is designed for middle school students seeking to enhance their reading comprehension skills while exploring the intricacies of the human body. Perfect for ELA practice or quick review sessions before standardized tests, this 9-page PDF includes captivating visuals, a multiple-choice reading comprehension page, a fill-in-th
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Multiple Science Topics Bundle: Reading Passages & Comprehension Worksheets
Our "print-and-go" design takes the hassle out of lesson planning. Each resource includes an engaging 1000-1500 word informational text and two student-friendly worksheets featuring multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. These comprehensive tools provide a full lesson with minimal preparation, perfect for regular lessons, review sessions, or for those unexpected moments when you need quality substitute plans at your fingertips.Educators and substitutes will appreciate the detailed answ
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6th - 10th
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Snow Day Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension
Compare and Contrast: Snow DaysCompare and contrast a nonfiction article to a poem!Do your students love snow days? What happens when students miss too many days? Do kids in Alaska get snow days? These questions and more will be answered! Students will read an original article and poem 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. Include
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Holiday Bundle
Solar Eclipse Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT | Eclipse 2024 Activities
Dive into the Mystery of the 2024 Solar Eclipse!Calling all space explorers! Are you ready to witness a truly amazing astronomical event? Get ready for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th! This reading passage and question set will guide you on a journey to understand this incredible phenomenon.What's Included:Engaging Text: Learn all about solar eclipses, including how they happen, the different types, and the importance of safety during the event.10 Challenging Questions: Test your kn
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3rd - 6th
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April Fools Day Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Articles
Compare and Contrast: April Fool's DayCompare and contrast two nonfiction articles!Joke test included! A great way to trick your students. :)How did April Fools' Day begin? How do other countries celebrate April Fools' 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 assign
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5th - 9th
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Also included in: Holiday Spring Resources Bundle
Martin Luther King Day Nonfiction Article and Flip-book Activity
Martin Luther King DayNonfiction Article and Flip-book ActivityReading ComprehensionHow do you get kids excited about Martin Luther King Day? Make a flip book about Martin Luther King, Jr.! This a fun way to learn about him while making a book to demonstrate what they learned. I'm always looking for something new and active to use during reading. This is a class favorite! Students will discover how Dr. King made a lasting impact on society. Then they will show their learning by creating a
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2nd - 6th
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✡️Passover✡️Reading Comprehension & Trivia Game Activity The History of Passover
✡️Passover ✡️Reading Comprehension✡️ & Trivia Game✡️ Activity The History of Passover: A Journey of Freedom✡️Introducing our "Passover Reading Comprehension & Trivia Game Activity: The History of Passover" - an engaging and educational resource designed to deepen students' understanding of the history and significance of Passover while promoting reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.Features:Reading Comprehension Passage: Our reading comprehension passage provides a comprehe
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Solar Stor - World's Biggest Solar Plant -- Book Companion
This is a packet of activities to go along with the read aloud Solar Story How One Community Lives Alongside The World's Biggest Solar Plant By : Allan Drummond. This is great for earth day, Morocco studies, energy studies, nonfiction studies, Arab studies, environmental studies, and more. NO PREP needed. Just print and go! Included in this packet is: 1) anticipation before reading guide2) Multiple choice questions with answers3) Match up the word to definition worksheet with answers4) 2 retell
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2nd - 12th
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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Covid-19
Did Covid-19 come from a bat? Did Covid-19 come from a lab in China? Read two articles from two different points of view! This lesson is distance learning friendly and Google Apps ready! Or, if you are in person, you can just print and go!Point of view, compare and contrast, and supporting answers with evidence is all over the common core standards and PARCC testing. I created this lesson as a fun way to teach and learn these skills. This lesson is focused around two non fiction articles abou
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6th - 9th
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Pigskins to Paintbrushes
This is a packet of activities to go along with the read aloud Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The story of Football Playing Artist Ernie Barnes By :Don Tate. This is great for Black History, biography studies, artist studies, sports studies, nonfiction studies and more! No prep needed just print and go :) 1) Before reading worksheet2) Multiple Choice comprehension questions with answers3) Match the answer to the word worksheet with answers4) 2 retell the story worksheet5) 2 book review worksheets6) W
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2nd - 12th
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