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Middle school informational text graphic organizers on sale
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: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
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
Nonfiction Summary Literacy Center ⎮Animal Task Cards
Nonfiction Summary UnitTask Cards How do you get your boys attention during reading? You summarize unusual animals! The topics are high interest boy topics; but the girls in my class also liked the topics. This is a two week unit, 31 pages in all, teaching summarizing using high interest boy topics. My focus while writing these was to find unique animals that my students might not have heard of.Topics: Narwhal, Inland Taipan Snake, The King Cobra Snake, The White Tiger, The Goblin Shark, Th
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in: Reading Skills Bundle
Compare and Contrast the Author's Point of View Close Reading Lesson Mermaids
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 articles, each one taking a different point of view on the topic of mermaids. The original articles are extensively researched and written by me. I wrote this lesson because I wanted an interesting topic that would catch my students' attention. I also
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
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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Halloween Compare and Contrast Bats
Halloween: BatsCompare and ContrastReading Comprehension LessonWhy are bats a part of Halloween? This article explores the myths and truths about bats. It is nonfiction and written in two formats. One format is a full color book, and the other is just a black and white article. You get to pick!*Part of a Bundle! BUNDLE and Save!*Students will read an article all about this! Then they will analyze it using close reading skills. They will compare and contrast using a double bubble map or Venn
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
Digital Reading Response Choice Board for Nonfiction INTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES
⭐ NO PREP DIGITAL ACTIVITY: Engage students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades with this Digital Reading Response Choice Board for Nonfiction. Students choose from six unique and engaging response options! **DESIGNED FOR GRADES 4-6**This choice board is ideal for article of the week, whole class nonfiction reads, and independent reading. To make it easy for students to navigate, the response slides are linked to the corresponding tasks on the choice board. It should take approximately 20-30 minutes fo
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4th - 6th
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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
One-Pager Book Report, Editable Handouts, Templates, Rubrics, & Bulletin Board
These simple-to-use and easy-to-follow one-pagers are perfect for upper elementary to even high school students. The templates are for fiction or non-fiction books. Also, the templates are very specific and act as a map for the student. For more information about our One-Pager Book Reports, please visit our blog at https://obsessedwithlearning.com/6-tips-for-using-one-pager-book-reports/Each template comes with a very detailed EDITABLE rubric to help guide the students along as well.Finally, thi
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4th - 7th
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Argumentative Essay Writing Bundle - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - Outline - Quiz
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! These in-depth argumentative writing prompt lessons guide students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lessons will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay. The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. These lessons include an argumentative writing rubric, a
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Grades:
6th - 8th
The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall, Pre-Reading Activity
⭐ NO PREP, DIGITAL RESOURCE ACTIVITY! Looking for an innovative pre-reading, digital resource that will get your students discussing, making connections and building plot awareness prior to reading The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall? This Google Slide activity with 8 total links (hyperlinked to images and words) and slides with reflective writing tasks will push your students to learn background information and get ready for a close reading of Pearsall's novel! In addition, wit
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5th - 12th
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The Benefits of Being an Octopus, Pre-Reading, Octopus Research Activity
Does jump starting your novel unit with an anticipatory activity have you stumped? Do you want to use a fun and familiar platform to excite kids and meet them at their level? I GOT YOU! Use this pre-reading, editable Google Slides activity for investigating octopuses to ignite student engagement prior to reading The Benefits of Being an Octopus!This resource is designed as an introductory activity to help students build background knowledge, practice researching, and strengthen close reading/lis
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: The Benefits of Being an Octopus, Novel Unit Bundle!
Bats, Expository Writing, Paragraph Writing, Informational Text, Graphic Org.
Are you searching for a super easy way to engage your students while teaching them expository writing skills? What could be better than to use our Paragraph Writing Activity Topic: Bats to grab their interest during this crazy time of the year? Our expository paragraph writing activity includes a detailed expository writing style description, a batty graphic organizer, and a "Batty" list of nonfiction words to help even the most reluctant writer.Our Expository Paragraph Writing Activity Topic:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Read & Respond to Rhetoric | Nonfiction Text Structures Graphic Organizer
Help your students learn to breakdown and distinguish nonfiction text structures and features in informational texts. This handout is used to assist students in previewing, reading, and summarizing an informational or nonfiction text. This document can be used as a cross-curricular tool in any class where students are reading an informational text. Print and Digital. This .ZIP file contains a 5-page PDF (with two graphic organizer options) along with a LINK to access an editable Google Doc versi
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6th - 12th
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Marie Curie, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs Biography Study Inventors
Let's Discover with Curie, da Vinci, and Jobs! Learn about these inventors and innovators through engaging, creative, and flexible materials included in this resource. This thematic pack includes multiple printables and tools for learning about these notable figures (Marie Curie, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs), inventors, topics in STEM, history, and more! It is full of vocabulary, research organizers, project ideas, ideas for hands-on learning, reflective tasks, and more. This can be used i
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Biography Unit Study Bundle Learning About Historical Figures
8 Student Editable Writing Slides Bundle! GOOGLE SLIDES!
This is a bundle of 8 narrative, persuasive, and informational student essays! Perfect addition to your writing unit lesson.Included:Extreme Weather Informational Essay:This product is a great addition to your informational writing lessons and science connection to extreme weather. It includes everything the student will need throughout the unit. It can be used as a whole class project or for a small group. NO prep needed!This product includes:-Writing prompt-Choice of extreme weather topic page
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3rd - 6th
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Extreme Weather Printable Version!
This product is a great addition to your informational writing lessons. It includes everything students will need throughout the unit. It can be used as a whole class project or for a small group. NO prep needed!This product includes:-Writing prompt-Choice of extreme weather topic page-QR Code links for research-Essay Example-Space for brainstorming research questions and planning out their essay-3 pages of space to write their essay -Revision and Editing Checklists for students-Rubric so studen
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Reading Activities | Responses | Text Strategies Bundle
Interact with texts and strengthen reading and comprehension skills! This pack contains a variety of engaging and reflective reading activities, organizers, and strategies to use with any text! These activities can be used across content areas and used before, during, and after reading. These will help guide your future lessons and planning, help prompt discussions, allow for student feedback, and encourage students to interact with the text. These can be used in the classroom or for homeschooli
Grades:
1st - 6th
Reading Comprehension Passages & Graphic Organizers Google Classroom
Zoo Animals Reading Comprehension Passages and Graphic Organizers will truly fulfill your students' high-interest reading desires. Five High-Interest Animal Reading Passages and Scientific Notes Graphic Organizers5 Animals: African Spurred TortoisePixie FrogsRoyal PythonBarred OwlAmerican AlligatorEach animal listed includes a reading passage, comprehension sheet, and Scientific Notes Graphic Organizers, all provided on Google Slides to share with your students. This is for personal classroom us
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Bill of Rights - Mini Unit
This is a mini-unit covering the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution and the first ten amendments (Bill of Rights). Students begin with a close reading of the Preamble - focusing on the vocabulary and who is/is not a part of "We the People". Students can also be assessed on their speaking and listening skills as there is a presentation component to this unit. Historical documents are provided for students to analyze with premade graphic organizers - discussing topics such as women's rights and dis
Grades:
6th - 10th
Children's Book Bookplate- Library Bookplate -Book Request
Children's Book Bookplateprintable filesFeatures:~ Instant download: 1 JPG, 1 PDF included with 8 bookplates~ 300 dpi high quality files~ each Bookplate flat card, 3.5” x 2.5”~ 8 bookplates on folded card template, 8.5” x 11¨¨¨°º©©º°¨¨¨¨¨¨°º©©º°¨¨¨Best print by using photo printer (personal or outdoor).• JPEG - photo prints (at Costco, Walmart, Target, etc)• PDF - cardstock printing (at Office Max, Staples, Kinkos, etc.)Please note - colors may vary due to how monitors and printers read colors d
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Sequence Graphic Organizer in English and Spanish
This digital resource is a sequence graphic organizer that includes drawing boxes and writing lines in Spanish (L1) and in English (L2) for English Language Learners. I primarily used this resource for a second-grade bilingual/dual-language classroom and I found it to be resourceful and helpful for my students to use. The digital document is on google slides, and is editable. Feel free to directly message me if you have any questions!
Grades:
K - 6th
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Reading Responses | Activities | Text Strategies
This pack contains a variety of engaging and reflective reading activities and strategies to use with any text! These activities can be used across content areas and used before, during, and after reading. They are great for checking for understanding, reflection, gaining student feedback, prompting discussions, and more! Colorful and black and white versions of most activities included. This can be used in the classroom and for homeschooling. Pack Includes: 3-2-1 Review sheet for exit passes or
Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in: Reading Activities | Responses | Text Strategies Bundle
Language Arts Text Tools and Graphic Organizers
Let’s Use Colorful Text Tools!This colorful learning pack is a wonderful resource for any content area to use with a variety of lessons, texts, and more! It contains graphic organizers and printables to help students review, reflect, and provide feedback about their learning. It helps teachers gauge students’ understanding, monitor their learning, and guide future planning and instruction. This can be used in the classroom, for homeschooling, or learning at home! Many activities below contain
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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