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Middle school informational text pdfs on sale
Biography in a Bag
Great way to research biographies and present to classmates in an interesting and engaging way. Promotes deep thinking and creativity. After reading a biography or studying a historical figure students complete this two page document and find household items to symbolize the person studied. Items can symbolize character traits, accomplishments, hobbies, etc. Students bring items in bag and are displayed and explained to class along with new information learned about historical figure. Rubric inc
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3rd - 8th
Table Talk Nonfiction Discussion Cards | Use With Any Text
Bring reading engagement and comprehension to life with these table talk cards! Students will actively analyze, infer, and make connections with the text. These open ended questions will guide students to delve deeper into the text and enhance discussion with their peers. These table talk cards will spark conversations with your students and give you opportunities to drop in and listen to meaningful discussion. Use in partners, groups, or even at your guided group table. These cards are designe
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â TABLE TALK LITERATURE AND NONFICTION DISCUSSION CARDS BUNDLE
Four Corners Non-Fiction Reading Discussion Questions
Playing Four Corners with these open-ended discussion questions for non-fiction reading will promote student engagement and elicit participation of all students. Just like the game Four Corners, questions are placed in each corner of the room then students move to a corner of a question they want to answer. Students will collaborate and contribute to high level discussions in each corner. Use these questions with any informational text. This teaching strategy will excite and motivate your studen
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Four Corners Reading Discussion Questions For Fiction and Non-Fiction
Science Current Event Worksheet - Printable and Distance Learning
Now includes DIGITAL formats for DISTANCE LEARNING! 1. Digital Option - Editable Google Slides Document2. Digital Option - PowerPoint with text boxes3. Printable Format*This current event form is intended for Science articles.**Includes a BONUS Summarizing Guide!*USE THIS CURRENT EVENT ALL YEAR! This is a general Science Current Event form that can be used with a variety of science topics. The students simply select an article from your teacher designated sources (websites, magazines, etc.), fol
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Science Current Events Worksheets Bundle
Reading Non-Fiction With Post-Its
I'm so excited to introduce the third set of Reading With Post-Its! This set was designed to be used with non-fiction text. This resource is perfect for students to "hold" their thinking while reading and be interactive with the text. I designed these templates because students love using Post-It Notes-something about keeping track of your thinking on a yellow square just makes it more exciting! These templates are perfect to teach students to be concise and thoughtful with their language due to
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2nd - 8th
Differentiated Graphic Organizers for Grades 3-6 | Distance Learning
Want to teach the same skill to your whole class, but differentiate for individual students? I have created these graphic organizers to do just that! This resource includes graphic organizers on three different levels (introductory, intermediate, and advanced) to meet the individual needs of your students. Each level has a gradual increase in difficulty: directions, written responses, more difficult vocabulary, and/or additional examples to complete. Graphics, borders, and fonts are the same on
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3rd - 6th
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What is Racism? Activities to Teach and Discuss Antiracism
Teachers and school counselors can help their elementary students unpack big concepts like race, racism, antiracism, etc. This resource was created to help you do that. Included in this resource is:A KWL chartA 1 page read aloud2 worksheetsOur students can also unpack big concepts like social justice, identity, diversity, anti-bias, action, and social justice. This resource aligns with Teaching Tolerance Social Justice Standards. These concepts can be great precursors to discussions about socia
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K - 6th
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The Boston Tea Party: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED FEBRUARY 2024*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Boston Tea Party, and find similarities and differences amongst the sources/documents. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (firsthand accounts of the event, a video, and other primary source documents related to the Boston Tea Party).In addition to supporting the common core informational text standards involving mu
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5th - 8th
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The Lost Roanoke Colony: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event
This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Lost Roanoke Colony, and find similarities and differences among the documents. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a firsthand account journal, a video, and online articles). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the common core i
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5th - 8th
The Salem Witch Trials: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023*With this webquest, students will navigate six different online accounts related to the Salem Witch Trials, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the event. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (court testimony, diaries, and articles).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In additio
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6th - 10th
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Main Idea Paragraph Cards
Main Idea Paragraph Cards: Informational Text PassagesThere are 28 informational text paragraph cards. The easier version includes 28 multiple choice cards. The more difficult version has the multiple choice options removed. Feel free to use the set that best suits your student’s needs.Use them in pairs or use them orally in small groups. It’s also great for individual homework as a writing assignment. Another option is to use one card at a time with the entire class. A fun and challenging way t
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Fourth Grade Language Arts Worksheets and Grammar BUNDLE Distance Learning
The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears: Multiple Accounts Webquest
CCSS.RI.5.6
This is a webquest activity that has students analyze five different accounts of the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears, and find similarities and differences among the accounts.
The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, letter, and Congressional documents).
Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Main Idea and Supporting Detail Task Cards
These 24 task cards give students great practice with identifying main idea and supporting details in fiction and nonfiction stories and poems. The task cards are divided evenly into one set for each genre, allowing the teacher to teach genre concurrently if desired. Each task card set is accompanied by three highly differentiated student worksheet formats that are tailored to a variety of student learning and reading abilities. These worksheets and the Question Stem Reference Sheet feature a va
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Main Idea Fiction and Nonfiction Task Cards and EDITABLE Assessment Bundle
The Pearl Harbor Attack: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-E*FULLY UPDATED DECEMBER 2022*This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the attack at Pearl Harbor and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a video recording of a radio address, survivor journals and video accounts, a timeline, and photographs of a Japanese account). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondha
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5th - 8th
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Hatchet Canadian Wilderness Field Guide Research Project
This is a great enrichment project for the novel Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen. Students will create a Field Guidebook about the Canadian wilderness by researching topics that were mentioned in the novel. Topics include a map of Canada, Canadian facts, Plants and Animals, Survival skills and First Aid.Purchase includes:Student project directionsField Guide informational page printables: Canadian Map Page, Canadian Facts Page, Animals and Plants Page, Survival Skills and First Aid Pages, Field Guid
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5th - 10th
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Black History Month Bottle Biography Project
This is a ready to use document for introducing a research biography project for Black History Month. Students research an African American of their choice, write a report, and create a model figure of their chosen person using a recycled soda or water bottle. They "dress" up their bottle to look like their famous American. This project can be done as a literacy center in class, or sent home.
Purchase includes project student information sheet, and project grading rubric.
If you like thi
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3rd - 12th
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Sinking of the Titanic Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest/Writing
*FULLY UPDATED FEBRUARY 2024*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the sinking of the Titanic, and find similarities and differences amongst the sources/documents.The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (firsthand accounts, video, articles, and other primary source documents related to the sinking of the Titanic).In addition to supporting the common core informational text standards involvi
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4th - 8th
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The Great Chicago Fire: Analyzing Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
CCSS.RI.5.6This is a webquest activity that has students navigate four different online accounts related to the Great Chicago Fire, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the event. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (firsthand accounts of the event, a video, and other primary source documents related to the Great Chicago Fire).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's
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5th - 8th
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Human Body Systems Project
With this project, students will work in groups to research and create presentations about a human body system. They will present the main function of their body system, and create and present a diagram of their body system which includes all of its major organs and functions.
To further extend the project, students will link their body system to plants and tell what organs in a plant serve the same function as their system. They will also link their body system to animals, and discuss thre
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5th - 10th
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Reading Response Menu for Non-Fiction {Common Core Aligned}
This mini file folder reading response menu for non-fiction will get your students excited about responding to informational text! Menus include questions for appetizers, entrees, and desserts. Questions can be used with any text. Students choose one from each category to respond to text on their response sheet. Students like the menu because they get "choice", but all choices require them to dig deep and use critical thinking skills. Great for independent reading, read aloud, guided reading, wh
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2nd - 7th
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Also included in:Â Reading Kit Bundle | Interactive Reading Comprehension
Patriot Day: Remembering September 11, 2001 Webquest and Writing Activity
*FULLY UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate six different online accounts related to Patriot Day and how the United States continues to remember the heroes of September 11, 2001, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the topic. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, literature, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the au
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4th - 8th
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The Great Depression: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest Activity
CCSS.RI.5.6This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Great Depression and find similarities and differences amongst the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (an article, an interview, photos, and a radio address in an audio format).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.Purchase Includes:The G
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5th - 8th
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Four Corners Non-Fiction Reading Discussion Questions Set Two
Playing Four Corners with these open-ended discussion questions for non-fiction reading will promote student engagement and elicit participation of all students. Just like the game Four Corners, questions are placed in each corner of the room then students move to a corner of a question they want to answer. Students will collaborate and contribute to high level discussions in each corner. Use these questions with any informational text. This teaching strategy will excite and motivate your studen
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3rd - 6th
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Ellis Island and Immigration: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED NOVEMBER 2023*CCSS.RI.5.6With this webquest, students will navigate six different online accounts related to Ellis Island and immigration to the United States in the early 1900's, and then analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the event.The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (articles, videos, primary source documents, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the auth
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5th - 10th
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