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Middle school informational text thematic unit plans $5-10
Plan a Vacation Research Unit - Project Based Learning Math and Social Studies
Give your students an opportunity to plan their own dream summer vacation! With this Project Based Learning unit, students are given a budget of $3000 to plan a vacation to a destination of their choice. Decide how to will spend 5 days and nights on the dream vacation. This 21st Century project based learning unit provides math, research, digital learning, and writing. (Google Version added)This PBL unit incorporates challenging, engaging, and creative activities. There are many opportunities fo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Opinion Nonfiction Text for Opinion Writing
This pack includes 6 nonfiction articles that are for student responding with opinion writing. Students read the article and respond with their opinion. Completely focused around the Common Core writing standards, students will be responding to text and the writing planners and graphic organizers that are included will be great to get students excited about opinion writing! I have also UPDATED this set to create paragraphs due to popular demand. The nonfiction texts include:
1. Kids and Social
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in: 4th Grade ELA- Reading- Language Arts BUNDLE
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Mini Unit, Lesson Plan
This low prep unit for Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is the perfect standards-based resource just in time for Halloween. Your middle and high school students explore the legend through a careful process of close reading and thought-provoking activities while taking note of the author's expert narrative techniques.Student Experience: Students will read the short story and follow along with a set of questions. The reading will conclude with an interactive plot chart review ac
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum, Year-Long, BUNDLE, English Lesson Plans
World War II
This 71 page product is packed FULL of engaging information and activities about World War II. Click the PREVIEW button above to see more visuals of what you will receive in this packet. The World War II topics covered in this packet include:Pearl HarborIwo JimaD-Day: The Invasion of NormandyVE Day & VJ DayThe HolocaustWWII LeadersRationingWomen of WWII & Rosie the RiveterAfrican-Americans in WWII & The Tuskegee AirmenUnited NationsEach World War II topic comes with 5 different reso
Grades:
4th - 6th
Declaration of Independence Unit
Declaration of Independence Unit
Do you want to bring the Declaration of Independence to life for your students? This is the perfect unit for you! My students enjoyed the activities in this unit and I was thrilled to see their love for history grow! This unit will help you take the Declaration of Independence off the textbook page and make it much more relevant to your students.
Contents of this unit:
* What is the Declaration of Independence? - Reading Comprehension
* Who was Thomas Jeffe
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Declaration of Independence Bundle
Animal Facts: Leveled Comprehension for Special Education
Animal Facts: Leveled Comprehension for Special EducationOver 350 pages of leveled nonfiction animal passages and symbol supported leveled comprehension worksheets!WHAT'S INCLUDED?+ 25 animals are included+ 3 levels of passages+ 3 levels of comprehension sheetsWHAT DO THE LEVELS LOOK LIKE?Level 1: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceLevel 2: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceLevel 3: Blank Response, Written Response, Picture Multiple ChoiceANIMALS INCL
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in: Animal Facts Leveled Comprehension Bundle (Comprehension for Special Ed)
Duck Life Cycle
This Duck Life Cycle Pack includes 10 resources.The included resources will support the teaching of the Duck Life Cycle:1. Vocabulary Cards2. Life Cycle Posters - detailed and flow chart3. Life Cycle Matching Puzzle - Match the picture to the description4. Graphic Organisers - KWL and Can, Have, Are5. Life Cycle Worksheets - 3 versions6. Labelling a Duck7. We're Eggcited to Meet You - Hatch countdown8. Duck Diary Template - use as a class or individually9. Writing paper10. Life Cycle Booklet - W
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Grades:
K - 6th
Differentiated Plant Adaptations Reading Passages, Vocabulary & Comprehension
Get your students engaged with this 3-page Plants Adaptations reading passage and activities while meeting their reading level needs! This is perfect for your plants unit, reading nonfiction texts, and for guided reading groups. This passage has been differentiated for 3 reading levels (Grade Level Equivalents of 3.5-5.5). Please take a look at the preview for a closer look! This paper version, along with a digital version Google Slides™ is available here.WHAT'S INCLUDED• Vocabulary Preview Char
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Plants Bundle, Differentiated Plants Reading Passages & Word Wall
Middle School Valentine's Day Literacy Activities
Check out this engaging Middle School Valentine’s Day Unit, available in both print and digital formats, and designed with middle school students in mind.This resource contains 10 different Valentine’s Day-themed literacy activities, such as a non-fiction article, comprehension questions, a podcast lesson, a QR Code vocabulary search and a creative writing assignment.Unit Overview:Introduction - Share Kindness With Others ChallengeLesson 1 - The History of Valentine's Day ArticleLesson 2 - Valen
Grades:
6th - 8th
Texas History / Important Documents in Texas History / Printable & Digital
This resource is a 4th grade Texas History teacher's life-saver when it comes to teaching your students about important documents in Texas history. This unit is jam packed with easy-prep, easy to grade, comprehensive content and engaging activities that both you and your students will love!If you want to go paperless, or just get in those t-tess technology "brownie points", the entire unit is provided in a digital format as well! This product contains the following: 5 reading passages on the fo
Grades:
4th - 7th
Nutrition and Digestion Integrated Activities Unit AND Power Point
This product includes student activities like a mini-book, make a plate, and even a BONUS introductory powerpoint for you to use as an introduction!
FREEBIES in the preview!!!
This product is included in a BUNDLE! Save over 26% when purchasing my upper grades MEGA Science Bundle (242 pages)!
MEGA Science Bundle
ELA INTEGRATION:
-Nonfiction Texts
-Digging deeper and close reading strategies
- Comprehension strategies
-Tiered vocabulary
-Dictionary Use
-Key Words
-Summarizing
TECHNOLOGY In
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: MEGA Science Bundle (Upper Elementary)
Nonfiction Text Structure Bundle: 20 Full-Page Passages
The Living Creatures Nonfiction Text Structure 4 in 1 Bundle include 20 FULL-PAGE passages and accompanying graphic organizers/activities! **You'll be saving 30% purchasing this bundle versus buying each product individually**All of these products are also available in my Nonfiction Text Structure Growing Bundle, which includes ALL of my nonfiction text structure products! --Breakdown by product-- Animals of Africa: Passage A: "Apes of Africa" (Compare and Contrast)Passage B: "Cheetah Chasers" (
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Dracula Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Print & Digital
Use this Informational Text Nonfiction reading comprehension unit comparing Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula and Vlad Dracula III (Vlad the Impaler) with even your most reluctant readers. Use the Reading Activities and Critical Thinking Questions to prepare your students for high stakes tests. Why should the young ones have all the fun?Choose to print out the reading and activities using the .pdf file or go paperless with the Google Slides version. Instructions for using Google Slides in your cla
Grades:
6th - 9th
THE TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD - Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions
9 Reading passages cover the Transcontinental Railroad, The Central Pacific Railroad, The Union Pacific Railroad, The Workers, Life on the Job, Promontory Summit, and More. This product is great for Social Studies (History) and Language Arts (Reading Comprehension). Perfect for use by substitute teachers! Questions are true or false; multiple choice and open ended, and include both literal and inferential questions. This product is great for a quick charter school sample! It may be used f
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Wild, Wild West - Reading Passages & Comprehension - MEGA BUNDLE
Halloween Town Packet Reading Comprehension Grade 4 5 6 7 {2 set Paired Passage}
This is a Halloween Packet that includes many different skills
****I put grades 4 5 6 7 but you decide when you read the preview page 1 of 2 for "The White House is it Haunted". It could be used in other grades as well? ********
You will get:
History of Halloween (passage with questions)
Halloween Then and Now (Venn)
The White House "Is it Haunted" (passage with questions/timeline)
A New Jersey ghost story (passage with questions)
Why do we carve pumpkins (legend with questions)
How to (inf
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Opinion Writing in Upper Elementary
Walk your students through the writing process with this opinion-based project!Students will be researching, reading, and deciding what they think is the most important of all the seasons. Your writers must select one season to write about, draft a thesis statement, and use facts to defend their claim.Included in this resource:Comprehension passage to encourage critical thinkingMultiple note-taking sheets for students to research the seasonsAnchor charts in two sizesThesis and essay planning pa
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Bundle: Monthly Writing Projects for Upper Elementary
Australian Gold Rush Activity Unit
This printable, no-prep activity pack is a great 28-page tool for students to learn about the Gold Rush era in Australia. This activity pack aligns with the NSW HSIE/Australian HASS curriculum and includes different learning activities to encourage different styles of learners to participate and learn.HOW CAN YOU USE THIS PRODUCT?This pack is a great resource for casuals to have in their bag of tricks, and is equally as useful for classroom teachers to use when exploring historical Australia. It
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Australia Activity Bundle
Mexican National Era–7th Grade Texas History–Texas 7th Grade History TEKS
The Mexican National Era (1821-1836), one of 12 Eras of Texas History, is a four-part TEKS-aligned Unit that includes all of the Nonfiction Informational Text (NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED), THREE Interactive Notebook assignments, and a comprehensive End-of-Unit Test. Part 1 – Americans in TexasPart 2 – Mexican Control of TexasPart 3 – Tensions in MexicoPart 4 – Preparing for BattleEnd-of-Unit TestStudents will complete Interactive Vocabulary Flap Books, 16 Pocket Cards and Pocket Foldable Stud
Grades:
7th
Also included in: 7th Grade Texas History Bundle – Texas 7th Grade History TEKS Aligned
Differentiated Biography Passages About Olympic Champions
Your big kids will love reading about current and past Olympic champions. It's a great way to integrate social studies and literacy with a high-interest topic. The entire file is a print and go, so that you have more time to teach and need less to time prep. This file includes biography passages about 10 different Olympians from both the Summer and Winter Games:• Michael Phelps• Kerri Walsh Jennings• Gabrielle Douglas• Carl Lewis• Jenny Thompson• Jackie Joyner Kersee• Shaun White• Bonnie Blai
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Spanish Colonial Era – 7th Grade Texas History – Texas 7th Grade History TEKS
Texas Spanish Colonial Era (1690-1821), one of 12 Eras of Texas History, is a four-part TEKS-aligned Unit that includes all of the Nonfiction Informational Text (NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED), THREE Interactive Notebook assignments, and a comprehensive End-of-Unit Test.Part 1 – The Mission SystemPart 2 – Mission LifePart 3 – The San Antonio MissionsPart 4 – The End of the MissionsEnd-of-Unit TestStudents will complete 13 Vocabulary Cards and a One-Pocket Vocabulary Organizer, 8 Accordion Organi
Grades:
7th
Also included in: 7th Grade Texas History Bundle – Texas 7th Grade History TEKS Aligned
Causes of the American Revolution
This resource is aligned to the NEW TN Social Studies Standards for 4th grade.
4.23 Explain how political, religious, and economic ideas and interests brought about the Revolution, including: (C, E, P)
•Proclamation of 1763
•the Stamp Act
•the Townshend Acts
•taxes on tea
•“taxation without representation”
•Coercive Acts (Intolerable Acts)
4.24 Explain the different forms of protests Americans used to try to change British policies including the Boston Tea Party, tarring and feathering, lette
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 8th
The Seminole Indians Mini-Unit
This mini-unit on The Seminole Indians of Florida contains 19 pages of informational text and activities responding to text. Common Core standards covered include: Reading Informational Text--Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge ad Ideas, & Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity.
This mini-unit contains the following activities in response to informational text about Florida' "Unconquered Nation":
-fast facts on the food, home, clothing, & languag
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Coffee Themed Informational Text Unit: Read and Writing Tasks + Cross-Curricular
Are you looking for a fun Informational Text unit that will tap into the obsession and intrigue many students have with Starbucks and the coffee universe? A perfect balance of reading, writing, and cross-curricular tasks all in one? This is just what your are looking for.
This unit contains:
• 4 articles: “The Creation and Evolution of America’s Obsession: Starbucks," “World Demand for Coffee," “A Coffee Apocalypse?," and HEALTH LINK: “Benefits of Coffee on the Human Body” (These are paired pas
Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
Hero or Outlaw? Use Evidence to Decide! Nonfiction Passages and Printables
High-Interest nonfiction reading passages about the controversial wild west figures, Wyatt Earp, William Tilghman, and Jesse James. Each biography contains a biased read or an information list of their activities, a complete life story passage, and several printables that will engage your students in the text, challenge them to find evidence, and encourage them to read for understanding by analyzing the passages and defending their opinions. All answer keys are included.What's Included?• Nonf
Grades:
6th - 8th
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