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8th grade informational text 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:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Main Idea Task Cards and Guided Mini Lessons Google Ready!
Main IdeaTask CardsReading Comprehension Skills Do you love to read about unsolved mysteries? Capture your students' attention with nonfiction paragraphs about aliens, UFO's, crop circles, and much more! This is my students' favorite lesson. It is a great way to teach the main idea without boring the kids to death. I have two YouTube videos that preview and explain this lesson. Please check them out and like them! Unsolved MysteriesMeet Nala Bella in this video as she explains what this le
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â Main Idea Task Cards Bundle
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
Grades:
4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â 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
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
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:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
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:Â Earth Day Bundle: Compare and Contrast
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:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
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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Compare and Contrast Task Cards With Close Reading Lessons
Compare and ContrastNonfiction TextGoogle Slides Ready!Print and go OR assign digitallyHow do you teach students to compare and contrast without boring them to death? Use high interest, engaging topics! These task cards allow for student choice. The topics they can pick from interest boys and girls: snakes, carnivorous plants, sharks, monster trucks, and lizards. Each topic has two paragraphs. Each card has a color picture. For example, there is one paragraph about a ball python snake and
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Main Idea Google Slides Game
Main Idea GameGoogle Slides Ready!Great for reading intervention groups and independent practice.Distance learning made easy and fun! Do you have to teach from afar? Do you want your students to have fun but still learn? This digital game is for you! Here is the link to the video preview and directions: click here. Students will read a paragraph about an unsolved mystery. Then they will pick which statement is the main idea. If they are correct, the game will tell them! If they
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Main Idea Task Cards Bundle
Inference Task cards and Guided Mini Lessons
Inference Task CardsReading Comprehension Making inferences is a hard concept to teach. I created these task cards to make it easier! This is a 34 page lesson that focuses on the critical thinking skill, inferences. You will get task cards AND 5 days of guided mini lessons. Print version and digital version are included! BONUS: 5 days of lessons with videos have been added- great for last minute sub plans or something for students to do independently.The topics are high interest boy topics a
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension and Progress Monitoring Bundle
Social Emotional Learning Reading Worksheets Bundle | Social Skills Life Skills
Unlock a comprehensive Social-Emotional Learning journey with our Reading Worksheets Bundle! Covering key domains such as Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, Responsible Decision-Making, Relationship Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Resolution, and Empathy. Empower students with engaging resources to enhance their emotional intelligence, foster positive relationships, and develop crucial life skills. Download the bundle now for a well-rounded approach to social-emotional l
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5th - 12th
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California Regions - California History - California Missions - California Gold
California Regions - California History - California Missions - California Gold Rush. Tour California regions without the permission slips. Past and present California images offer a cross section of the Golden State's economy, cities, history, government, and unique regions. Need the California Bundle?• Ideal for student PowerPoints, California reports, or projects. • Keep image search time efficient and productive. Preview is 70% of the download. In the full download, image icons are label
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Grades:
K - 12th
Also included in:Â California Bundle
Text Structures (Posters, Scavenger Hunt, & Graphic Organizers)
This TEXT STRUCTUREs set includes posters, a scavenger hunt activity, and graphic organizers.
****POSTERS- contain title, definition and signal words for:
-sequence
-compare/contrast
-problem/solution
-cause/effect
-description.
****Scavenger Hunt Activity- Students are given a passage and they use clues and signal words to determine the text structure the author used. They are to use evidence and identify the author's purpose.
****Graphic Organizers: There are 2 types of signal words chart
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Influential Leaders in European History Reading Comprehension Bundle | Politics
Explore the lives and legacies of Europe's most influential leaders with our comprehensive reading comprehension bundle. This bundle delves into the remarkable stories of leaders who shaped European history. Engage your students with captivating narratives that inspire a deeper understanding of history's transformative figures.Alexander the Great: Uncover the conquests and legacy of a renowned military leader.Julius Caesar: Explore the rise of an iconic figure in the Roman Republic.Augustus (Oct
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7th - 12th
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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:Â Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Ocean Creatures Reading Comprehension Bundle | Summer Sea Worksheets
Embark on an exciting journey into the depths of the ocean with "Ocean Creatures Reading Comprehension"! This comprehensive resource introduces you to a diverse array of fascinating marine life, including clownfish and sea anemones, great white sharks, narwhals, octopuses, orcas, puffer fish, and sea turtles. Delve into the captivating world of these oceanic wonders as you explore their unique biology, behaviors, and ecological significance. From the symbiotic relationship between clownfish and
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5th - 12th
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Key French Revolution Figures Reading Comprehension Bundle
Unlock the Stories of Key French Revolution Figures with Our Comprehensive Reading Comprehension Bundle. Dive into the lives and legacies of influential individuals who shaped this pivotal period in history. Immerse your students in the stories of these notable figures with engaging content and thought-provoking questions. King Louis XVI: The last reigning monarch of France before the Revolution.Marie Antoinette: The Queen of France during a time of financial crisis and political turmoil.Maximil
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7th - 12th
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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
Grades:
1st - 8th
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ELPAC- 6th-8th Grade Writing & Reading Bundle (15 Assignments/Tasks)
NOTE: Once purchased, if you would like the pdf version of this resource, please email at ecast818@gmail.com with your Order #/ID and I will send it over within a day's time. Thank you.15 practice assessments in reading and writing section for middle school students preparing for the ELPAC Assessment.***Each task is aligned to the ELPAC for 6-8th grade students. Also, each section is formatted as students will see them on the ELPAC assessment. Practice makes perfect!! Practice Assessments Inclu
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Grades:
6th - 8th
US History Key Events Reading Comprehension Bundle | US Full History
Dive into the rich tapestry of American history with our comprehensive U.S. History Key Events Reading Comprehension Bundle. This bundle is an invaluable resource, covering pivotal moments that have shaped the United States from its inception to contemporary times.What's Included:Discovery of America (1492)American Colonies (1600-1775)Colonial Era (1600-1775)The American Revolution (1775-1783)The Declaration of Independence (1776)The Confederation Period (1783–1788)The Constitution of the United
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5th - 12th
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Computer Science Reading Worksheets Bundle | Computer Science Reading Centers
Elevate your computer science curriculum with this comprehensive reading worksheets bundle. Explore key topics including:Computer Basics: Grasp the foundational elements of computers and their operation.Programming Concepts: Dive into the essential building blocks of coding and programming.Data Structures: Understand the organization and storage of data for efficient retrieval and manipulation.Algorithms and Problem-Solving: Develop problem-solving skills and learn about algorithm design.Object-
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6th - 12th
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