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Middle school informational text resources for homeschool under $5
Summarize It! Task Cards - Nonfiction Text Summary with Audio - Print & Digital
Summarizing nonfiction texts can be so hard for students! Give them lots of practice with these 24 informational task cards! Use in a print or digital format!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade! CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW TO SEE
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3rd - 6th
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Cause and Effect Task Cards with Graphic Organizers Digital and Audio Support
These cause and effect task cards are perfect for teaching this complex skill! Cause and effect graphic organizers, audio support, and recording sheet options are great for differentiation! WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer Keys2 Posters, Anchor Charts2 Cause and Effect Graphic OrganizersDIGITAL:Google SlidesEasel ActivityDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or Print3 Challenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Multiple versions of
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3rd - 6th
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Main Idea Task Cards Differentiated Options with Audio Support Reading Strategy
Master Main Idea with these task cards! Build student confidence with this engaging and differentiated resource!WHAT’S INCLUDED: ✍️ PRINT:48 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:4 Google Slides versions Easel Activity Easel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonAudio Support Two Sets: Multiple Choice or Short AnswerMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 3rd, 4th, or 5t
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3rd - 5th
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RACES Writing Strategy Posters | Citing Text Evidence | Text-Based Response
Your students have a basic understanding of what text evidence is, but are struggling to incorporate it in their writing. The RACES strategy is designed to guide students through the process of answering a constructive response prompt. (or text-based prompts)This resource is equipped with Text Evidence Discussion Bubbles which are perfect for small groups, whole-group discussions, teacher-led centers, or even online learning! These sentence starters encourage students to speak about the text. --
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1st - 6th
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Nonfiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt Summarizing Informational Text Graphic
✨BEST-SELLER✨ This nonfiction graphic organizer works w/ any type of informational text or nonfiction passage: use it again & again. Students love the non-fiction text activities like the Nonfiction Text Features scavenger hunt & the fun dice Nonfiction Game | Nonfiction Reading response worksheet. Perfect for summarizing nonfiction text, teaching nonfiction reading skills, nonfiction centers, no-prep sub-plans, close reading, teaching nonfiction reading strategies, informational writing
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4th - 10th
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Reading Passages Comprehension Activities Sun Coloring Page
Solar eclipse 2024 made simple! Study the sun, compare solar and lunar eclipses, and find out about sun safety with this print and go close reading pack! These high-interest, informative, nonfiction close reading passages and activities will help your upper elementary students understand these science concepts while practicing reading strategies and celebrating the upcoming eclipse!Includes solar eclipse 2024 informational guide, reflection pages, and a map of the United States to have kids tra
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Comprehension Questions Science Solar Energy
Titanic! Nonfiction Text Features & Comparing Multiple Accounts 4-8 NO PREP
Spice up your lessons with this Titanic Pack! Students practice identifying and using nonfiction text features in natural context. They'll also compare multiple accounts of survivor stories. Just like all of my other activity packs, these lessons are FUN, extremely high-interest, organized, RIGOROUS, and ready to teach today!*NOTE* - This product is included in my Spring Bundle. Purchase the bundle to receive an exclusive Easter Mini-Pack!Your students will:Construct an 11 page "book" in their i
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4th - 9th
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Summarizing Paraphrasing Quoting Activities
16 half-page (digital and printable) informational text task cards with three prompts on each card to help your students practice summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting nonfiction texts! Have you students complete all three prompts to learn and easily see the difference between the three concepts, or have them complete only one or two depending on your current unit.Engage your students in meaningful practice and review key reading skills associated with informational and nonfiction text with th
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: ADVANCED Reading Skills Task Card Bundle
Main Idea and Supporting Details PowerPoint with Ice Cream Graphic Organizer
Teaching students to identify the main idea and supporting details can be incredibly challenging! It doesn't have to be tedious and boring, too! If you are looking for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce main idea and supporting details to your students in a way that will grab their attention, you've come to the right place! I use ice cream cone graphics so that students will build a meaningful connection that will help them remember and understand how details support the mai
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities Bulletin Board Biography Research Templates
Encourage your students to participate in the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by using these Research Teach-Go Pennants™. These pennants are perfect for your students to explore the lives of famous individuals, including Cesar Chavez, who have played a significant role in Hispanic history.Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th, and this project features prominent Hispanics who have made noteworthy contributions to history. These pennants are ideal for crea
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3rd - 5th
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Reading Comprehension Mystery Picture Bundle Color By Number ELA Fun Activities
Help your students practice fiction and non-fiction reading skills in a fun and engaging way! Mystery Pictures that are color by number are the perfect addition to your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classroom reading comprehension practice.These fun and engaging reading comprehension mystery picture activities have short passages each with 5 text-dependent multiple-choice questions students have to answer to discover a mystery picture.Once students answer the reading questions they will then self-check
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2nd - 6th
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MAIN IDEA 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Task Cards Worksheets Central Idea
Understanding main idea is an essential reading comprehension skill. This set of task cards and worksheets help students learn to identify the main idea of a paragraph.Includes:Task CardsWorksheetsAnswer KeysDigital Activities➡️ No color printer? No problem! These materials are included in both color (as pictured) and black-and-white versions!TASK CARDSIncludes 20 task cards and a recording sheet. Each card contains a short paragraph for students to read and determine the main or central idea. T
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2nd
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Informational Text Structures PowerPoint with Practice Passages
Are you searching for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce nonfiction text structures to your students in a way that will grab their attention? You've come to the right place! This 34-slide PowerPoint begins by introducing the 5 categories of informational text structures to students. Each text structure features a graphic organizer. Plus, students find it engaging because all of the example paragraphs are related to soccer! After reading each soccer passage, students are show
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Animal Report Research Project Template Informational Writing Book Project
Are you looking for a ready-to-go animal research project template that will allow your students to create informational writing reports on any animal? This Animal Research Project and Step-by-Step Guide is the perfect addition to any animal unit! Students love to learn about animals, so why not let them practice important research and writing skills while learning about their favorite animal's classification, physical characteristics, behavioral characteristics, life cycle, diet, adaptations,
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2nd - 5th
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Natural Disaster Nonfiction Text Structure Passages: Digital + Print
Looking for shorter texts before you try full-page passages?Check out my Nonfiction Text Structure Daily Passages. Includes five nonfiction text structure passages and graphic organizers based on natural disasters! - Earthquakes (Cause and Effect) - Wildfires (Sequence) - Tornadoes and Hurricanes (Compare and Contrast) - Tsunamis (Problem and Solution) - Blizzards (Description) Need some great accompanying main idea passages? Check out my weather passages below! Main Idea Weather PassagesCheck o
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Text Structure Growing Bundle
Halloween Reading Comprehension Passage Activities & Word Search
Looking for fun, ready-to-go Halloween Reading activities for the intermediate grades? This resource has everything you need! From a high-interest reading passage to Halloween reading worksheets to coloring pages and a word search, this packet has you covered! Click HERE to save over 35% by buying BOTH the Halloween Reading AND Math Packets in one convenient bundle! This Halloween Reading resource includes:Informational Reading Passage - Werewolves, Vampires, & FrankensteinHalloween Text Str
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Halloween Reading and Math Bundle | Halloween Activities & Worksheets
Comparing Fiction and Nonfiction | Fiction vs Nonfiction
Teach your students fiction vs nonfiction using this Comparing Fiction and Non-Fiction Resource! This resource includes fiction and nonfiction teaching posters and whole group sorting activities you can use to build an anchor chart that students can refer to as they learn the differences between fiction and nonfiction. You'll also get a variety of fiction vs. non-fiction student printables that can be used in literacy centers, for homework, or as an assessment. After you build a fiction vs.
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Fiction and Nonfiction Activities Bundle
Nonfiction Text Features Foldable Activity in Print and Digital
Understanding text features and how authors use them in nonfiction texts is critical for reading comprehension. This engaging study guide resource includes a foldable activity related to nonfiction text features. Students will identify text features and explain how each is used. When students complete the activity, they have the perfect reference tool that they can refer back to throughout the school year!Many common text features are featured, including table of contents, index, glossary, title
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Text Features BUNDLE: Worksheets, Posters, Activities
Research Paper Writing Graphic Organizers Biography Report Template Posters
Research Paper Writing: Are you struggling to find effective methods to teach your students Research Paper Writing? Look no further, as this packet provides comprehensive tools to help you engage and develop your student's writing skills. It includes various activities that can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your research projects. You can select which pages to use based on your project requirements and help your students become better writers with this unit.GRAB THE COMPLETE WRITING
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3rd - 5th
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Nonfiction Text Structures: Task Cards with 32 Informational Passages
This set of 32 task cards will give your upper elementary and middle school students an opportunity to practice reading nonfiction passages and determining which of the five types of text structures was used by the author. Just print and go! Identifying the structure of a nonfiction text is a critical reading skill that students often struggle with. These nonfiction text structure task cards have been designed to help your students gain proficiency and confidence in their ability to read an info
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4th - 6th
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20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
Grades:
1st - 10th
Women's History Month Writing Activity Bulletin Board Biography Template Project
You will love these Influential Women of History Research Pennants. This research project includes 60+ influential women's history month research templates. After the individual pennants are completed, they can be displayed as a women’s history bulletin board in the classroom or in a common area of the school to show off just how appreciated the women who made such a difference in the world.INCLUDED:Zip file: file 1 is pennants, file 2 is optional head toppers for leadersPrint & digital opti
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Paired Passages with Writing Prompts Paired Text Animal Adaptations Worksheets
Do your students need help comparing and contrasting two texts on the same topic? These paired passages and reading comprehension activities on animal adaptations include nonfiction texts to help your students compare and contrast two texts with a similar theme and topic. This PRINT & DIGITAL mini-unit on animal adaptations integrates science with reading and includes 12 fun and engaging pages of reading comprehension activities perfect for 3rd and 4th grade. It will increase engagement whil
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3rd - 4th
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Close Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions Print and Digital Audio Support
Dive into close reading comprehension practice with our exclusive sampler from Close Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions with Digital Audio Support! These three high-interest, no-prep passages are perfect for practicing close reading and reinforcing reading strategies.This sampler gives you a taste of our comprehensive close-reading worksheets and passages that promise to make learning engaging and effective. Try before you buy!Purchase this sampler for just $1, and if you love it, get
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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