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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View BigFoot

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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.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Distance Learning Compare and Contrast Paragraph Frame with Venn Diagram

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Compare and ContrastParagraph Frame with Venn Diagram and RubricDistance Learning Google Ready! I have added links to the Google Slides so you can easily assign this on Google Classroom, or any online teaching platform. Here's a video explaining

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Sharks

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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

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.1, RI.5.5, RI.6.1, RI.6.6

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Compare and Contrast Two Nonfiction Articles

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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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View in Two Nonfiction Articles

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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

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

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Compare and Contrast Close Reading Lesson Yellowstone Wolves

By Nala Bella Teaching

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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Valentine's Day Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Articles

By Nala Bella Teaching

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Valentine's Day, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Google Ready!

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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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps, Lesson

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Compare and Contrast Paragraph Frame

By Nala Bella Teaching

Compare and Contrast Paragraph Frame3 Different Borders to Choose From!Great For Differentiation!↝Do you have writers who struggle to write compare and contrast paragraphs? You can use this worksheet to guide them. 3 different borders to choose

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Compare and Contrast Task Cards Arctic Animals

By Nala Bella Teaching

Compare and Contrast Arctic AnimalsTask Cards and Literacy CenterGuided Mini lessons included!This is a 21 page common core-aligned unit that focuses on the critical thinking skill, compare and contrast. It is a non-fiction unit.Harp seal and walrus

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson, Centers

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Compare and Contrast Close Reading Lesson The Loch Ness Monster

By Nala Bella Teaching

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

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Nonfiction Compare and Contrast Reading Comprehension: Are Bees in Danger?

By Nala Bella Teaching

Distance Learning Ready!Google Slides Ready!Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastBees.... Are they disappearing? You may have read an article in the news about how bees are disappearing. This lesson includes two original articles written

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

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Cause and Effect Lesson and Reading Comprehension

By Nala Bella Teaching

Cause and EffectMini LessonTask CardsWhich is deadlier, a toilet or a toaster? Students will learn about cause and effect, practice with task cards, and apply it to longer passages. The longer passages argue which is deadlier- a toilet or a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Critical Thinking

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson, Centers

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Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Close Reading Lesson Mermaids

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Close ReadingPoint of ViewCompare and ContrastMermaids.... do they exist? Some people believe there are mermaids, or aquatic humanoids, hiding deep in the ocean. Some believe there is no such thing. Included in this lesson are two nonfiction

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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Megalodon Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View

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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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson, Centers

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Compare and Contrast Task Cards and Venn Diagram Monster

By Nala Bella Teaching

Compare and ContrastMonstersDo your students like silly stories? This unit is for you! 12 silly monster stories for your students to compare and contrast. The theme is comparing monsters. Each card has a color picture and biography of the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Task Cards, Lesson, Centers

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Earth Day Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Recycling

By Nala Bella Teaching

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Google Apps, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.2, RI.5.5, RI.5.6

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Tornado Compare and Contrast Poem to Nonfiction Article

By Nala Bella Teaching

Compare and Contrast: The Joplin, Missouri Tornado of 2011 Compare and contrast a nonfiction article to a poem!Did you know the Joplin, Missouri Tornado of 2011 was one of the worst tornadoes in the United States? What happens when a tornado

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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Cinco de Mayo Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Reading Lesson

By Nala Bella Teaching

Cinco de MayoNonfiction Article and Comprehension ActivitiesDid you know Cinco de Mayo doesn't celebrate Mexican Independence? Many people think it is a day for Mexican Independence, but it's actually not! Mexican Independence Day is actually in

Subjects:

Reading, Holidays/Seasonal, Hispanic Heritage Month

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

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$2.40

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April Fools Day Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Articles

By Nala Bella Teaching

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been teaching 5th and 6th grades for 15 years.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I am a hands on teacher. I believe that learning should be active and engaging.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I think the biggest award I have received are the thank you notes from students. It reminds me of why I became a teacher and how much we touch their lives. :)

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Master's degree in curriculum and Instruction

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I have a Master's degree in curriculum and instruction.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Arithmetic, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Science, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Graphic Arts, Math Test Prep, Geography, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Word Problems, Instructional Technology, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Robotics, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Halloween, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, Summer, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading, Hispanic Heritage Month