2nd Grade Informational Text Centers

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☑ Community Helpers Emergent Mini Readers

☑ Community Helpers Puzzle Activities

☑ Community Helpers Coloring Pages

☑ Community Helpers Flashcards

☑ Community Helpers Bingo

☑ Community Helpers Posters

☑ Community Helpers Sorting Mats

☑ Community Helpers Writing Crafts

☑ Community Helpers Worksheets

☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Community Helpers Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

☑ Community Helpers - Reading Comprehension (Set 3)

☑ Community Helpers - Reading Comprehension (Set 4)

✅ Bonus:

☑ Community Helpers Play Mat Activities

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✅ Community helpers included:

☑ architect

☑ artist

☑ astronaut

☑ athlete

☑ baker

☑ bank teller

☑ barber

☑ barista

☑ business person

☑ chef

☑ construction worker

☑ dad

☑ delivery person

☑ dentist

☑ disk jockey

☑ doctor

☑ farmer

☑ fast food worker

☑ firefighter

☑ fisherman

☑ flight attendant

☑ florist

☑ gardener

☑ janitor

☑ journalist

☑ librarian

☑ lumberjack

☑ mechanic

☑ mom

☑ movie director

☑ musician

☑ nurse

☑ photographer

☑ pilot

☑ plumber

☑ police

☑ retail worker

☑ scientist

☑ teacher

☑ veterinarian

☑ waiter

☑ waitress

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Are you studying different habitats with your students? A pond habitat is one that many students can relate to! Are you looking for a resource that students can complete independently and incorporates reading? Students can read about how life in a pond changes throughout the seasons and draw the changes. For reluctant drawers, there are images that students can cut, color, and paste on the appropriate page.

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- There are two posters of pond life and a video link to assist you in promoting discussion.

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Introducing the captivating "Under the Sea" Information Cards, a vibrant and educational resource designed to immerse students in the mesmerising world beneath the waves. Delightfully illustrated with stunning depictions of marine life including graceful turtles, majestic whales, and powerful orcas, these cards bring the wonders of the ocean to life right in your classroom.

You will receive

• A beautiful set of cards with sea creatures and things under the sea.
• 1 x set with pictures and labels
• 1 x set with pictures and seperate labels so students can match them
• Information cards with facts about sea creatures and other under the sea phenomena’s like anemones and coral.

You can use the information cards for

• Literacy rotations/centres.
• As a beautiful visual display for your ‘under the sea’ theme bulletin board
• To use for a compare and contrast activity
• An immersive learning or sensory corner about the ocean
• Any sea creatures or under the sea unit of work

Each information card is a treasure trove of fascinating facts, offering insights into the behaviours, habitats, and unique characteristics of these magnificent sea creatures. You’ll also find some fun facts about coral, sand and anemones!

From the gentle giants of the deep to the sleek swimmers of the shallows, students will embark on an enriching journey through the diverse ecosystems of our oceans.

Crafted with both aesthetics and education in mind, the display cards serve as captivating visual aids, perfect for sparking curiosity and engaging classroom discussions. Whether adorning bulletin boards, creating immersive learning corners, or enhancing thematic displays, these cards are versatile additions to any educational setting.

Inspire a love for marine biology and environmental conservation with these "Under the Sea" Information Cards. Dive deep into the wonders of the ocean and ignite the imaginations of young minds as they explore the enchanting world beneath the waves.

Simply print with a good quality printer, laminate and go!

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Introduce character traits to students then tie the concepts to real life with this pot o' gold activity. Students choose one character trait to define each of their classmates. Then, they write the character traits on gold coins, cut and paste onto peers' pot o' gold. Informative writing activity that reinforces using examples for fact-based essays. Includes: Easy to follow directions with optional age-based activities Pot o' Gold Coins handout Character Trait Sheet Follow-up writing activities Fun, engaging activity for elementary students who need introductions or reinforcement in working with character traits and fact-based writing.

Boost Your Students' Knowledge with this Comprehensive Animal Bundle!

Are you ready to engage your students in an exciting exploration of the animal kingdom? This incredible animal bundle is designed to empower students to showcase their newfound knowledge, acquired through research and reading. With 29 animal products in total, including a bonus package featuring monkeys, chickens, rabbits, and pigs, this bundle is perfect for students who have a passion for animals.

Whether you're a teacher looking to spark curiosity in your classroom or a homeschooling parent seeking educational resources, our animal bundle offers endless possibilities. Assign each student a different animal and watch them present captivating reports to the class. Differentiate learning with customizable organizers and writing papers, accommodating both primary and secondary grade levels.

This product includes a treasure trove of resources:

• Animal Information Tree Maps (Are, Can, Have): Encourage structured thinking and note-taking.
• Animal Book Pages: Provide space for students to record three fascinating facts they've discovered and unleash their artistic talents with an illustration section.
• Animal Diagrams: Visualize animal anatomy and features with clear and informative diagrams.
• Two-Page Animal Report/Questionnaires: Facilitate comprehensive research by offering a structured format for students to answer essential questions about each animal.
• Facts vs. Opinion Worksheets: Develop critical thinking skills by distinguishing between facts and opinions.
• KWL Charts: Engage students in the learning process by prompting them to record what they Know, Want to know, and Learn about each animal.
• Venn Diagrams: Encourage comparative thinking by highlighting similarities and differences between animals.
• Animal Features Worksheets: Delve into the unique characteristics of each animal.
• Writing Prompts and Themed Animal Writing Paper: Foster creativity and language skills with thought-provoking prompts and themed writing paper.

Explore a diverse range of animal products in this bundle, from alligators to zebras. Each resource offers a comprehensive package of writing activities and graphic organizers tailored to the specific animal.

And don't forget, we've added an extra bonus package with monkeys, chickens, and pigs exclusively for purchasers of this bundle!

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These Desert Animals Fact Cards are a fantastic addition to your desert unit! This printable resource is designed to engage and educate students about a variety of desert animals. It can be used as an informational text for reading and writing or desert-themed research-based projects. With 24 cards in total, each card provides valuable information about a specific desert animal's habitat, diet, threats, and interesting facts. I have used them in my own classroom, and the kids loved them!

Desert Animals Included in the Cards:

Camel, Scorpion, Desert Iguana, Desert Tortoise, Fennec Fox, Roadrunner, Gila, Monster, Kangaroo Rat, Jackrabbit, Dorcas Gazelle, Rattlesnake, Desert Tarantula, Desert Horned Viper, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Desert Monitor Lizard, Golden Eagle, Coyote, Horned Lizard, Egyptian Cobra, Coral Snake, Vulture, Meerkat,Elf Owl, Thorny Monster

These desert animal fact cards offer numerous benefits for students across various subjects and activities. Here's how they can be utilized:

Research: Students can use the fact cards as a starting point for researching desert animals. They can delve deeper into each animal's habitat, diet, and threats, gathering additional information from books or online sources.

Informative Writing: The fact cards serve as excellent prompts for informative writing. Students can choose a desert animal, gather information from the card, and write a detailed and engaging informative text about it. This activity helps develop research and writing skills.

Science Projects: The fact cards can be a valuable resource for science projects related to desert life. Students can select a desert animal, conduct further research, and create presentations, dioramas, or even experiments based on their chosen animal's characteristics.

Trading Cards: The fact cards can also be used as trading cards, adding an element of fun and excitement to the learning process. Students can trade cards with their peers, discussing the information on each card and expanding their knowledge about different desert animals. You can also incorporate the fact cards into a scavenger hunt or quiz game, challenging students to find specific information or answer questions based on the cards.

By utilizing these Desert Animals Fact Cards, students will not only gain knowledge about various desert animals but also develop research, writing, and critical thinking skills. Let the exploration of the fascinating world of desert life begin!

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Teaching Science/Matter through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.

Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep Free! Grade 1-5.

Close Reading:

* What Is the World Made of? by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

* Solids, Liquids, and Gases by Ginger Garrett.

Major components of this close reading product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 2 Reading Passages

- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

- 1 Base Drawing Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 2 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 2 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Matter Black and White Drawing

- 1 Matter Color Drawing with labels (Open house student project)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- 1 Teach Sample Writing

- 1 Collaborative Sample Writing

- 2 Student Individual Sample Writings

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.

This product is included in Science Unit: States of Matter & Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.

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Related Lessons:

Science Unit: States of Matter

Close Reading: States of Matter

Science Word Search: Matter & Energy

Science Word Search: States of Matter

Science Project: States of Matter Vocabulary Booklet

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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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This resource includes three engaging reading comprehension passages about the life cycle of a pumpkin, along with comprehension questions for each passage. Ideal for grades 2-4, these passages can be used to enhance students' understanding of plant biology and improve reading skills.

Passages Included

1. Passage 1: The Seed Stage

• Description: Learn about how pumpkin seeds are planted and what conditions they need to sprout.
• Key Points:
  • Seed shape and characteristics
  • Ideal planting conditions
  • Germination process

1. Passage 2: The Seedling Stage

• Description: Explore the growth of pumpkin seedlings and what they need to thrive.
• Key Points:
  • Development of leaves
  • Growth requirements
  • Duration of this stage

1. Passage 3: The Maturing Stage

• Description: Discover how pumpkin plants develop flowers and fruit during the maturing stage.
• Key Points:
  • Flower development and pollination
  • Color changes of pumpkins
  • Time frame for growth

Comprehension Questions

• Each passage is accompanied by five comprehension questions to assess understanding and encourage critical thinking.

Dive into the fascinating world of ladybirds with this comprehensive Fact File Activity Booklet. This animal/insects research worksheet pack is designed to engage young learners in informational writing about these incredible insects. Teaching your students how to research is an important life skill and animal reports are the perfect research projects. Featuring seven cover options, and three templates with sentence starters and prompts about ladybirds.

The Fact File also includes answer keys and factual cards to ensure accuracy and comprehension, along with a bunting banner perfect for displaying your students fact files or introducing the activity. This research booklet focuses on topics like interesting facts, diet, animal habitats, conservation efforts, characteristics and behavior. This engaging pack captivates learners and sparks curiosity about these insects. Ideal for use in the classroom, at home, or as part of a larger animal research project or educational event.

This pack includes:

• 7 Cover Templates, (Black & White and 2 color versions)
• 3 Fact File Pages, (Interesting Facts, Information, Diet, Conservation Info, Characteristics and Behavior.)
• 15 Interesting Factual Cards,
• Answer Keys,
• Bunting Banner.

Benefits for Teachers:

• Curriculum-Aligned: Supports science and literacy objectives in the classroom.
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These daily March holiday nonfiction reading passages are perfect for adding some engaging informational texts into your classroom.. These reading comprehension worksheets have your students answering text dependent questions and writing opinions based on the text. Your third graders and fourth graders will beg to know what today's holiday is. These holiday informational texts cover topics that students get excited about!

Do your students struggle to be engaged in nonfiction and information texts? Look no further! It seems like every day is National (insert cool thing here) Day. I decided to look into these holidays to bring some fun and excitement back to informational passages. The best part about these units though... they are EASILY enrichable!

What's Included:

❤️ 33 informational passages

❤️ fun topics

❤️ short-answer written responses

❤️ text-dependent questions

Please consider that not every day has a holiday that is school appropriate. Not every holiday remains on the same day each year.

Skills covered:

⭐ asking and answering questions

⭐ main idea

⭐ key details

⭐ making connections

⭐ context clues

⭐ author's POV vs reader's POV

How and When to use these Passages

→ reading warm-ups

→ test prep

→ informational text writing

→ whole group instruction

→ partner work

→ small group

→ literacy centers

→ guided reading groups

→ homework

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❤️ Mindy O. says, "My students BEG me to do these! We have had so much fun learning about all the different holidays. They are very engaging, and I love that there are so many high-level vocabulary words within the text. I have all three holiday sets from this author, and I hope she continues to make more!."

❤️ Laurie C. says, "My class enjoyed these passages. They were excited to learn about a new holiday everyday. This was great practice for locating main idea and finding text evidence."

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✏️ These reading activities are perfect for building literacy skills and confidence!

✏️ Great for your kindergarten 1st, or 2nd grade students!

✏️ Use for literacy centers, guided reading groups, homework, intervention programs and more!

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Animals:

☑ Winter Animals - Reading Comprehension

☑ Winter Animals - Research Reports

☑ Ocean Animals - Reading Comprehension

☑ Ocean Animals - Research Reports

Arab Heritage

☑ Arab Heritage Reading Comprehension

Asian American Heritage:

☑ Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Reading Comprehension

Back to School:

☑ Back to School - Worksheets & Mini Readers

Black History:

☑ Black History - Leaders Readers

☑ Black History - Reading Comprehension: Set 1

☑ Black History - Reading Comprehension: Set 2

☑ Harriet Tubman - Readers

☑ Martin Luther King Jr. - Readers

☑ Kwanzaa - Activities Pack (Crafts, Vocabulary, Writing, Reading, Math)

Caribbean American Heritage:

☑ Caribbean American Heritage - Reading Comprehension

Community Helpers:

☑ Community Helpers - Mini Readers

☑ Community Helpers - Reading Comprehension: Set 1

☑ Community Helpers - Reading Comprehension: Set 2

☑ Community Helpers - Reading Comprehension: Set 3

☑ Community Helpers - Reading Comprehension: Set 4

Hispanic Heritage:

☑ Day of the Dead - Mini Readers

☑ Historical Leaders Readers (Set 1)

☑ Historical Leaders Readers (Set 2)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Month - Reading Comprehension (Set 1)

☑ Hispanic Heritage Month - Reading Comprehension (Set 2)

Native American Heritage:

☑ Native American Leaders - Reading Comprehension

☑ Native American Tribes - Reading Comprehension

☑ Native American Culture - Reading Comprehension

New Years:

☑ New Years - Worksheets (Math, Emergent Reader, Writing)

Opposites:

☑ Opposites - Mini Readers

St. Patrick's Day

☑ St. Patrick's Day - Reading Comprehension

Winter:

☑ Winter - Worksheets (Math, Emergent Reader, Writing)

Women's History:

☑ Women's History - Reading Comprehension: Set 1

☑ Women's History - Reading Comprehension: Set 2

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Your students can show what they know about Alligators as you Have them fill out these graphic organizers, a diagram, and writing prompts. This product is easy to differentiate. You can use the sheets with the primary or secondary lines.

- Students fill in a diagram of an alligator (one with a word bank and one without a word bank)

- tree map graphic organizer {Alligators-- are-- can-- have}

- student book response page

- two-page mini question and answer report about alligators.

-Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast adult alligators to baby alligators

-KWL sheet

-Brainstorm about alligators

-alligators graphic organizer-appearance, habitat, diet, behavior

-alligators writing paper

You may also be interested in the following:

All About Alligators, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Bats, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Bears, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Beavers, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Cats, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All about Cows, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Dogs, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Elephants, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Giraffes, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Kangaroos, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Koalas, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Lions, Writing activities, Graphic organizers

All AboutOwls, Writing Prompts, Graphic Organizers

All About Pandas, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Penguins, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Polar Bears, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Tigers, Writing Prompt, Graphic Organizers

All about Turkeys, Writing Prompts, Graphic Organizers & Diagram

All About Zebras, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

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Looking for a sun focused fun writing craft for your space unit? This resource is perfect for your students who are learning new information about the sun.

Using this resource, your students will write fascinating facts about the sun on vibrant yellow strips and use them to create a stunning sun model. By doing so, they will learn about the sun's features and functions, while also mastering the art of informative writing.

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Teaching Science/Animal/Mammal through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Prep free! Grade 1-5.

Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts).

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 1 Reading Passage

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set ( with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 1 Reading Passage with Close Reading marks

- 1 Text Dependent Questions Set with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Elephant Black and White Drawing

- 1 Elephant Color Drawing with labels ( great open house student project )

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for Text Dependent Questions.

This product is included in Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.

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Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Mammal Facts

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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Explore and learn all about Toucans with this interactive Fact File and Research Worksheet Activity booklet. Perfect for classroom use, homeschooling or as part of bird research & animal habitat projects. This printable worksheet pack is designed to engage young learners in informative writing about toucans. Enhance essential research skills while delving into the captivating facts, diet, habitats, conservation efforts, characteristics and behavior of these amazing birds. This resource includes six cover options and three templates with sentence starters and prompts to guide your students. Answer keys and printable factual cards ensure accuracy and comprehension, while a decorative bunting banner provides a creative way to showcase your students work. Ideal for integrating into your science curriculum, this Toucans Research Fact File Booklet promises to make learning about these amazing birds educational and enjoyable.

This pack includes:

• 6 Cover Templates,
• 3 Fact File Pages, (Interesting Facts, Information, Diet, Conservation Info, Characteristics and Behavior.)
• 13 Interesting Factual Cards,
• Answer Keys,
• Printable Bunting Banner Display.

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These daily January holiday nonfiction reading passages are perfect for adding some engaging informational texts into your classroom.. These reading comprehension worksheets have your students answering text dependent questions and writing opinions based on the text. Your third graders and fourth graders will beg to know what today's holiday is. These holiday informational texts cover topics that students get excited about!

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Do your students struggle to be engaged in nonfiction and information texts? Look no further! It seems like every day is National (insert cool thing here) Day. I decided to look into these holidays to bring some fun and excitement back to informational passages. The best part about these units though... they are EASILY enrichable!

What's Included:

❤️ 25 informational passages

❤️ fun topics

❤️ short-answer written responses

❤️ text-dependent questions

Please consider that not every day has a holiday that is school appropriate. Not every holiday remains on the same day each year.

Skills covered:

⭐ asking and answering questions

⭐ main idea

⭐ key details

⭐ making connections

⭐ context clues

⭐ author's POV vs reader's POV

How and When to use these Passages

→ reading warm-ups

→ test prep

→ informational text writing

→ whole group instruction

→ partner work

→ small group

→ literacy centers

→ guided reading groups

→ homework

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❤️ Mindy O. says, "This is an amazing resource! I grabbed this on one of the TeachShare Sales because it looked interesting, and I am SO glad that I did! My students loved these engaging passages, and I ended up purchasing so many more of your products based upon the quality of THIS product. This is an affordable way to practice skills. You won't be disappointed!"

❤️ Hannah W. says, "Students loved the different topics. They kept wanting to read more and learn more."

❤️ Emily A. says, "My students loved working on these. It helped them use skills and strategies that they learned in class."

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❤️Looking for an engaging way for your students to explore jobs and careers in their community? Learn about 10 different community helpers and how they support our communities, while practicing important reading comprehension skills with these differentiated worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

*Note: This is set 4 of 4. To view the other sets, click HERE.

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✏️Use critical thinking and deductive reasoning to make meaning of the passages.

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your community helper unit! Or celebrate throughout the year!

✏️ Great for morning work, literacy centers, homework, intervention programs, and more!

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⭐️This resource is low prep and will save you time! Simply print and go! Select the differentiated worksheets that are most appropriate for your students' needs.

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

☑ Level 1: reading passage & multiple choice questions (10 pages)

☑ Level 2: reading passage & write the answers - dotted lines (10 pages)

☑ Level 3: reading passage & write the answers - solid lines (10 pages)

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

✅ Community Helpers Included:

☑ janitor

☑ disk jockey

☑ scientist

☑ nurse

☑ florist

☑ gardener

☑ journalist

☑ baker

☑ barber

☑ movie director

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Teaching Science/Astronomy/Galaxy through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.

Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 3 Reading Passages

- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing

- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing with labels

- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing

- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing with labels (great open house)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- 1 Teacher Writing Sample

- 2 Student Writing Samples

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for

Text Dependent Questions.

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Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Space

Science Word Search: Galaxies

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Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

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Dive into the fascinating world of Falcons with this comprehensive Falcon Fact File Activity Pack. This bird of prey research fact sheet includes everything needed to engage young learners in informational writing about falcons. Teaching students how to research is an essential life skill and animal reports make for perfect research projects. The pack features five cover options and three templates with sentence starters and prompts about falcons. It also includes answer keys and factual cards to ensure accuracy and comprehension, along with a bunting banner for displaying student fact files or introducing the activity. This research booklet focuses on topics such as interesting falcon facts, diet, animal habitats, hunting techniques, characteristics, and behavior. This engaging pack will captivate learners and spark curiosity about these remarkable birds of prey. Ideal for use in the classroom, at home, or as part of a larger animal research project or educational event.

This pack includes:

• 5 Cover Templates,
• 3 Fact File Pages, (Interesting Facts, Information, Diet, Conservation Info, Characteristics and Behavior.)
• 13 Interesting Factual Cards,
• Answer Keys,
• Bunting Banner.

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These daily September holiday nonfiction reading passages are perfect for adding some engaging informational texts into your classroom.. These reading comprehension worksheets have your students answering text dependent questions and writing opinions based on the text. Your third graders and fourth graders will beg to know what today's holiday is. These holiday informational texts cover topics that students get excited about!

Do your students struggle to be engaged in nonfiction and information texts? Look no further! It seems like every day is National (insert cool thing here) Day. I decided to look into these holidays to bring some fun and excitement back to informational passages. The best part about these units though... they are EASILY enrichable!

What's Included:

❤️ 30 informational passages

❤️ fun topics

❤️ short-answer written responses

❤️ text-dependent questions

Please consider that not every day has a holiday that is school appropriate. Not every holiday remains on the same day each year.

Skills covered:

⭐ asking and answering questions

⭐ main idea

⭐ key details

⭐ making connections

⭐ context clues

⭐ author's POV vs reader's POV

How and When to use these Passages

→ reading warm-ups

→ test prep

→ informational text writing

→ whole group instruction

→ partner work

→ small group

→ literacy centers

→ guided reading groups

→ homework

Other Buyers Have Said:

❤️ Marjorie H. says, "These are great as a morning work activity to get our day started."

❤️ Tracy D. says, "Great resource!"

Related Products

✈️ All Year Holiday Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages

✈️ Reading Comprehension Passages BUNDLE

⚠️See Errors or Mistakes:

If you see anything that needs modifying, or if you have any questions, please contact me through the Q&A section.

You can also email me directly at basicbizteaching@gmail.com.

✨Earn Free Resources:

Leaving feedback provides both of us with something valuable! I get to learn how to continue creating the resources you and your students will love, and you will receive free credits toward your future purchases!