Informational Text Close Reading Passages and Activities - US Haunted Places
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Bring a supernatural twist to your classroom learning this year with these nonfiction text close reading passages and activities all about the United States' most haunted places! Perfect for any time in the month of October, as a unique Halloween activity, or any time when you'd like to add a little spooky fun to your classroom. Your students are going to LOVE these activities!
Each of these five high-interest resources include original passages accompanied by 4 CCSS-aligned literacy activities that cover vocabulary, summarizing, main idea, reading comprehension, text-based questions, and writing. Your students won't even realize they are closely reading text as they learn all about America's most haunted (and fascinating!) places.
This convenient bundle contains both print (PDF) and digital (Google Slides) formats plus answer keys for simplified teaching and assessment. Up the engagement level in your classroom and add a little paranormal activity to your lesson plans this year!
★ This Resource Includes:
- FIVE High-Interest, Original Reading Passages on Amityville Horror House, Winchester Mystery House, Lemp Mansion, LaLaurie Mansion, and Eastern State Penitentiary
- 4 CCSS-Aligned Literacy Activities (Vocabulary, Summarizing + Main Idea, Reading Comprehension, Writing Task)
- Print (PDF) + Digital (Google Slides) Formats
- Answer Keys
★ Great For:
- Standalone Literacy Activity
- Stations Rotations
- Fast Finishers
- Print-and-Go Substitute Plan
⭐ BUNDLE BONUS! ⭐When you purchase this bundle, you'll get an exclusive Haunted Places Road Trip Activity FOR FREE that will take your students through each location in a fun, engaging way!
✅ Disclaimer: Some of these passages contain sensitive material, but they are all appropriate for grades 7 and above. Any and all sensitive content is written in an objective, academic manner and allows students to explore higher-level themes as they would in any traditional ELA classroom. Please contact me with any questions at samanthainsecondary@gmail.com.
☕ For more information on how I teach close reading, check out my blog post on the topic!
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❤️ Samantha
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