$5 - $10 5th Grade Close Reading Resources (by date, latest first)

Product
Product
Product
Product

Story Elements & Plot Structure Comprehension Passages Worksheets Grades 4-6 ELA

By MrsBaileyandHerClass

Boost your students' understanding of story elements and plot structure with this comprehensive printable pack of 10 reading comprehension passages designed for grades 4-6. Each passage explores story elements like characters, setting, plot, and structure through engaging, age-appropriate content. Perfect for reinforcing plot comprehension and encouraging students to delve deeper into narrative details.

With two activity worksheet options per passage, this pack provides flexibility and variety:

  • Worksheet 1: Includes 10 multiple-choice questions focusing on plot comprehension and story elements.
  • Worksheet 2: Features 12 higher-order questions in multiple formats to boost higher-order thinking skills.

This resource contains 50 pages total, making it easy to print and go for fast, effective lesson planning. Ideal for ELA classrooms in grades 4-6, each activity comes with an answer key for efficient assessment.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

  • Focus on Key Story Elements: Each passage highlights plot structure and essential story elements.
  • Print and Use: No prep required—simply print and go!
  • Versatile Formats: Choose from multiple-choice or mixed-question worksheets to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Grades 4-6 Comprehension: Aligned with common ELA standards for upper elementary grades.

Use this story elements pack to deepen plot comprehension and improve students’ ability to analyze and understand story structure—all while fostering a love of reading!


I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine!

How to Earn TeachShare Credits for Future Purchases:

  • Visit Your My Purchases Page: Navigate to your TeachShare account and locate your purchase history.
  • Submit Feedback: Click the “Provide Feedback” button next to each purchase.
  • Rate and Comment: Give a quick rating and leave a brief comment about the product.
  • Receive TeachShare Credits: Your feedback will earn you credits for future TeachShare purchases.
  • Report Errors or Suggestions: If you notice any errors or have suggestions, please let me know in the Q&A section before leaving negative feedback. I’m committed to improving my products and appreciate the chance to address any issues. Thank you for your support!

©mrsbaileyandherclass2024


Close Reading
Reading
Reading Strategies
$7.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Swim Team Graphic Novel Comprehension Questions

By Sign with me TOD

The book, Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas is great for children ages 7 - 13 years old, as they can relate with Bree as she moves to a new state, starts a new middle school, makes friends along the way and the challenges with friendships she struggles to maintain, the lack of self confidence she has, and she becomes more confident along the way, how she solves disagreements with friends, tries her best, shares her talents with others, adjusts to changes that occur in her life, learning that it is okay not to be friends with everyone, the importance of friendship, doing things that you want to do - being a leader instead of a follower, and how to handle stressful situations, anxiety, conflict, and bullying.

The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write vocabulary words in sentences. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Comprehension questions are broken down into chapters that match the book's 9 chapters. An answer key is provided at the end of this product. Students can also answer comprehension questions towards the end of the packet as well that relate with the entire book.

If you download this product, and found it useful, please leave me a positive review! :)

English Language Arts
Close Reading
Writing
$6.00
Product

The Crossover First Quarter Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT

By TooBookedUp

Students love Kwame Alexander's verse novel The Crossover, and I love the rigor of these power worksheets! His novel is organized into sections just like a basketball game including:

  • Warm-up free download here!
  • First quarter
  • Second quarter
  • Third quarter
  • Fourth quarter
  • Overtime

This resource covers all of the poems in the First Quarter section; with each poem accompanying two pages of guided practice with middle school ELA standards including:

  • Vocabulary and dictionary practice
  • Inferencing
  • Identifying figurative language 
  • Making text-to-self connections
  • compare and contrast characters
  • Identifying Imagery
  • Text structure
  • Analyzing point of view

Did you know The Crossover is coming to Disney+? The novel is set to release a miniseries in 2023! If your class loves this text, check out my other resources:

  • The Crossover Warm Up Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
  • The Crossover First Quarter Standard Aligned handout for each poem! PDF & PPT (TeachShare.com)
  • The Crossover Basketball Rules Motivational and Plot Posters PNG/PDF (TeachShare.com)
Close Reading
Literature
Poetry
$10.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Versatile Lit Circle Packet for Any Novel 20 Engaging Activities for Grades 5-8

By TooBookedUp

Looking for a versatile resource that works with any fiction novel? This Lit Circle Packet is perfect for Upper Elementary and middle school students, offering a wide range of engaging activities designed to encourage deep analysis, creativity, and critical thinking, regardless of the novel being studied. Whether you're working on a class novel, independent reading, or small group book clubs, this resource provides a comprehensive approach to exploring literature.

What’s Included: This packet includes 20 flexible and meaningful activities that can be applied to any fiction text. From character analysis to creative writing, each activity is designed to help students engage with and understand the story on a deeper level.

Activities:

  1. Summary – Students summarize key events of each chapter to track the story’s development.
  2. List the Characters – Identify characters and describe their roles or actions in the chapter.
  3. I Predict... – Students make predictions based on text evidence, promoting critical thinking.
  4. Significant Quote – Choose a key quote and explain its importance to the story’s themes or characters.
  5. Illustrate an Important Scene – Draw and explain a pivotal moment from the chapter.
  6. Vocabulary – Define new words, use them in context, and draw pictures to reinforce meaning.
  7. Character Adjectives – Describe the protagonist with three adjectives and support one with text evidence.
  8. Musical Playlist for the Main Character – Create a playlist that represents the character's journey or emotions.
  9. Character Identity – Explore six key elements of the character’s identity and support with text from the novel.
  10. Window and Mirror – Compare and contrast yourself with the main character, identifying similarities and differences.
  11. Conflict Analysis – Identify and explain three types of conflict (e.g., character vs. character, self, society, etc.).
  12. Text Conversation – Write a text message conversation between yourself and a character to help them solve their conflict.
  13. Setting Analysis – Explore how different settings impact the characters and the story’s events.
  14. Imagery of Setting – Use sensory details to describe a setting and analyze the mood it creates.
  15. Theme Statements – Write three universal theme statements that apply to the novel’s message or lesson.
  16. Rewrite the Ending – Get creative by rewriting the final chapter or scene using the author’s tone and style.
  17. Comic Strip – Draw a comic strip of four key moments from the story, showing the progression of the plot.
  18. Breaking News – Write a newspaper article about a major event in the story, reporting it as breaking news.
  19. Expository Essay – Write an essay explaining how the protagonist changes throughout the novel, supported by evidence.
  20. Argumentative Essay – Argue whether the protagonist’s critical decision was justified, using textual evidence to support your claim.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

  • Flexible for Any Novel: These activities can be applied to any fiction text, making this packet a versatile tool for any reading assignment, novel study, or literature circle.
  • Engaging and Interactive: Activities encourage students to think critically, make connections, and engage creatively with the story.
  • Multiple Skills: Students will practice a variety of skills, including summarization, analysis, prediction, creative expression, and essay writing.
  • Ready-to-Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for class novels, independent reading, or book clubs.

Use this Lit Circle Packet to foster a deeper understanding of any novel while encouraging meaningful discussion and creative expression in your classroom!

English Language Arts
Close Reading
Literature
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Middle School Text Structure Print and Go! Powerpoint, handout, answer key

By TooBookedUp

Comprehensive Text Structure Resource for Middle School ELA (Grades 5-8)

Aligned with TEKS 5.10B, TEKS ELA 6.9b, ELA 7.9B, ELA 8.9B, and Common Core State Standards: Literacy.RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, RI.8.6

Introducing a meticulously crafted resource designed to empower middle school ELA and intervention teachers. Dive into the world of text structures with this comprehensive package that seamlessly blends theory with hands-on practice.

Objective: Equip students with the skills to identify six distinct text structure types of informational text and discern the author's purpose.

What's Inside:

  • Engaging PowerPoint presentation with clear directions and captivating visuals.
  • Comprehensive guided notes and a graphic organizer.
  • Eight pages of practice materials, including text structure exercises and author's purpose identification tasks.
  • A fun and educational coloring sort activity.

How to Use:

  1. We Do (15 min): Kickstart the lesson with the provided note-taking graphic organizer. As you navigate through the PowerPoint, students will jot down definitions, signal words, and the author's purpose for each structure. Enhance engagement by having students read aloud or using popsicle sticks for random selections.
  2. Teams Do (20 min): Transition to partnered practice with six high-interest paragraphs centered around social media. Students will highlight signal words, pinpoint the text structure, and elucidate the author's rationale behind choosing a particular structure.
  3. You Do (20 min): Culminate the lesson with an independent color sort activity, allowing students to showcase their understanding.

Formats Available: PDF and PowerPoint.

Unique Selling Points:

  • Print & Go: Save precious prep time with materials that are ready to be printed and presented.
  • Low Prep: Minimize your preparation efforts without compromising on the quality of instruction.

Perfect for introducing text structures or as a refresher, this resource is structured into three distinct sections: We Do, Teams Do, and You Do. Designed to fit snugly into a 55-minute class period, it offers a balanced mix of guided instruction and independent practice.

Elevate your teaching game with this comprehensive resource. Ideal for middle school grades 5-8, it aligns with key educational standards, ensuring that your students are on the right track.

English Language Arts
Close Reading
Informational Text
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Winter Wonders: Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles Christmas

By TooBookedUp

Dive into the Winter Text Features educational resource, a perfect blend of winter wonder and academic rigor crafted for middle school ELA classrooms. This unique tool is designed to help students explore the fascinating world of snowflakes, snowstorms, and the artistry of snow, all while honing their ability to navigate and comprehend various text features such as timelines, subheadings, maps, captions, photographs, and includes three quizzes.

What's Included:

  • Engaging Articles: Two in-depth articles, "The Secret World of Snowflakes" and "Historical Snowstorms: A Timeline of Winter’s Fury," provide context-rich content that is both informative and captivating.
  • Interactive Quizzes: Reinforce learning with quizzes tailored to each article, testing comprehension of text features and content.
  • Visual Aids: High-quality photographs and diagrams not only capture students' interest but also serve as practical examples of text features in action.
  • Educator's Guide: Get tips on how to integrate this resource into your lesson plans effectively, ensuring a seamless fit with your curriculum goals.
  • Answer Keys: Save time with ready-to-go answer sheets for quizzes, making assessment straightforward and efficient.
  • Google Slides: Introduce or review text features with a presentation, have students skim through their articles finding each text feature

Highlights:

  • Targeted for Middle School ELA: Ideal for grades 6-8, this resource aligns with common core reading standards.
  • Text Features Focus: Enhances skills in identifying and understanding the purpose of various text features.
  • Winter-Themed Content: Engages students with high-interest topics like snowflakes and snowstorms, keeping them motivated during the winter months.
  • Ready for Classroom Use: Print-friendly format allows for easy distribution and assignment in the classroom setting.
  • Versatile Application: Use as part of a reading unit, a supplemental activity, or as a fun educational break during the winter season.

With Winter Text Features, you're not just buying worksheets; you're providing an experience that will warm up your students' enthusiasm for reading and analysis, even on the coldest days. Add this resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch your students' comprehension skills snowball!

English Language Arts
Close Reading
Informational Text
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

10 Winter Christmas Holiday Narrative writing Essay Picture Prompts and Go

By TooBookedUp

Elevate your middle school students' narrative writing skills with this winter-themed essay planning guide. This resource features 10 captivating, holiday-themed photos, ranging from a snowman on the beach to a gingerbread family on the run, Krampus enjoying hot chocolate, and a pirate ship bathed in green holiday lights. These images are perfect for sparking creativity and guiding students through the narrative writing process.

Learning Objectives:

  • Enhance the ability to plan and draft a narrative story that is both engaging and imaginative.
  • Encourage creativity while ensuring narratives encompass all essential elements of a structured narrative text.

What's Inside:

  • 10 double sided planning guides, one for each photo!
  • Detailed graphic organizers to assist students in exploring the setting, characters, conflict, and resolution.
  • A Google Slides presentation featuring each high-interest photo for classroom projection, facilitating the introduction of each new writing prompt.

How to Use:

  • Day 1: Display the photo prompt using the slides and encourage students to brainstorm ideas with the graphic organizer.
  • Day 2: Start drafting the narrative, drawing inspiration from the vivid image.
  • Day 3: Continue the narrative, adding details and developing the storyline.
  • Day 4: Conduct peer reviews or teacher feedback sessions, followed by revisions and editing.
  • Day 5: Publish the final narrative piece, celebrating the students' creative achievements.

Standards Alignment:

  • Aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3 through W.8.3, ensuring the resource meets educational standards for narrative writing.

Formats Available:

  • A ready-to-use PDF for printouts and a Google Slides version for seamless classroom integration.

Usage Scenario:

  • Ideal for middle school teachers to use as a standalone writing unit, an extension activity, or as a part of a choice board for students.

Highlights:

  • Engaging and diverse photo prompts: Each image is carefully chosen to resonate with middle school students, featuring themes like winter holidays, mythical creatures, adventure, and family.
  • Classroom-ready: The Google Slides format allows for easy introduction of each writing prompt, while print-ready PDFs ensure quick and effortless preparation.

Transform your classroom's narrative writing approach with this captivating, standards-aligned essay planning guide. Watch as your students' imaginations soar with each unique and inspiring photo prompt!

English Language Arts
Close Reading
Creative Writing
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Thanksgiving Text Structure Coloring Sort & Lesson Print and Go!

By TooBookedUp

Celebrate Thanksgiving in your classroom with an engaging and educational coloring activity designed to help students in grades 5 through 7 master the art of identifying text structures in informational texts. This unique resource combines the festivity of the holiday with essential ELA skills, perfect for a 55-minute class period.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and understand seven common text structures: Description, Compare and Contrast, Problem-Solution, Question-Answer, Sequence, Chronological Order, and Cause and Effect.

What's Included:

  • A 10-slide presentation (Google Slides) for direct instruction.
  • Three coloring pages with a total of 60 prompts that reinforce text structure knowledge.
  • A comprehensive note-taking graphic organizer to accompany the lesson.

How It Works:

  1. Introduction (15 mins): Kick off the lesson with the presentation, using the graphic organizer to define each text structure, identify signal words, and discuss the author’s purpose.
  2. Practice (30 mins): Students pair up to read prompts and determine the text structure, using colors to categorize each one correctly.
  3. Review (10 mins): Reconvene as a class to go over the answers, allowing students to correct their work and solidify their understanding.

Perfect for Busy Teachers:

  • Print & Go: No prep needed! Simply print the materials and you're ready for an interactive class.
  • High Engagement: Students will love the combination of coloring and learning, making it a memorable Thanksgiving activity.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for an introduction to text structures, a refresher course, or as a review, quiz, homework, or choice board activity.

Unique Selling Points:

  • Thanksgiving Theme: Incorporate the holiday spirit into your ELA curriculum with Thanksgiving-themed prompts that students will enjoy.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: With prompts for every major text structure, students will leave the lesson with a well-rounded understanding.

Bring a blend of holiday cheer and educational value to your middle school classroom with this Thanksgiving Informational Text Structure Coloring Activity. It's the perfect way to keep students engaged before the holiday while ensuring they're learning and practicing key ELA skills!

English Language Arts
Close Reading
Holidays/Seasonal
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Informational Texts: Central Idea & Author's Purpose

By TooBookedUp

Engage your middle schoolers with a festive dive into informational text skills using the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as the backdrop. This comprehensive resource is designed to captivate students while reinforcing critical reading skills over two to three class periods.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and analyze the central idea in informational texts.
  • Understand and evaluate the author's purpose.
  • Recognize and interpret various text structures.
  • Determine the meaning of academic words in context.

What's Included:

  • Five high-interest informational texts centered on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
  • A four-question multiple-choice quiz for each text, complete with an answer key.
  • A Google Slides presentation to introduce and review key informational text skills.

How It Works:

  • Day 1: Kickstart the lesson with a Google Slides presentation to refresh students on each skill's definition. Then, dive into the first two texts with guided annotation and strategic multiple-choice question approaches.
  • Day 2: Continue with the remaining texts and quizzes, followed by a comprehensive review of the answers, solidifying students' understanding.

Perfect for Busy Teachers:

  • Print & Go: No prep needed! Simply print the materials or share them digitally for an interactive class experience.
  • Highly Engaging Material: The vibrant history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade keeps students interested and learning.
  • Holiday Themed: Bring the Thanksgiving spirit into your classroom with content that's both educational and festive.
  • Rigorous & Multi-Skill Focused: Challenge students with texts that are rigorous and cover multiple ELA standards.

Usage Scenario: Ideal for ELA, special education, and interventionist teachers, this resource serves as an excellent review of priority standards. It's adaptable to various student abilities and can be used after teaching the skills explicitly, ensuring that all students can participate and learn effectively.

Highlights:

Holiday Material: Students will enjoy learning with content themed around a beloved national holiday event.

  • Engagement & Rigor: Not only does this set engage students, but it also challenges them to apply multiple literacy skills in a cohesive manner.

Elevate your ELA curriculum with this ready-to-use Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade informational text set. It's the perfect blend of holiday cheer and academic rigor, designed to keep your students engaged and on track with their literacy skills!

Close Reading
Informational Text
Holidays/Seasonal
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Winter Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort Print and Go Christmas

By TooBookedUp

Immerse your middle school students in the festive spirit of learning with this "Winter Holiday Text Sort" ELA resource. This unique, holiday-themed package offers a hands-on approach to mastering informational text structures, perfectly blending educational rigor with seasonal fun.

Product Highlights:

  • Dynamic Learning Experience: Embrace kinesthetic learning as students color sort and match texts, reinforcing their understanding of six different text structures.
  • Broad Range of Holiday Topics: From the magical lore of Santa Claus to the fascinating facts about snowflakes, this resource covers a variety of winter holiday topics, ensuring high engagement and cultural enrichment.
  • Designed for Middle School Students: Tailored to captivate and challenge young adolescents, the activities encourage critical thinking, analysis, and application.
  • Comprehensive Instructional Tool: Includes a Google Slides presentation for direct instruction or as a refresher, along with a graphic organizer for note-taking and guided learning.
  • Versatile Usage: Perfect for group activities, individual practice, or as a part of your ELA stations. This resource adapts seamlessly to different classroom settings and teaching styles.

Benefits:

  • Enhances Text Structure Comprehension: Students gain a clear understanding of various informational text structures, a crucial skill for ELA proficiency.
  • Interactive and Engaging: Moves beyond traditional worksheets, offering a tactile and interactive learning experience.
  • Facilitates Independent Learning: Students can self-check their work, fostering autonomy and confidence in their ELA skills.
  • Holiday Themed: Adds a festive touch to your classroom, keeping students engaged and excited about learning during the holiday season.

Ideal For:

  • Middle School ELA Teachers
  • Literacy Coaches
  • Homeschool Educators
  • Tutors specializing in Reading and Writing

With the "Winter Holiday Text Sort," transform your classroom into a winter wonderland of learning. Engage your students’ minds and hands in an educational journey through the holidays. Watch as they unwrap the gift of knowledge, one text structure at a time!

Close Reading
Informational Text
Holidays/Seasonal
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

St. Nick: Christmas Text Structures, Main Idea, Author's Purpose 5 text sets

By TooBookedUp

Unveil the world of St. Nicholas through this captivating ELA resource, specifically crafted for middle school students. "Discovering St. Nicholas" offers a rich, multifaceted learning experience, designed to enhance key literacy skills while diving into the historical and cultural aspects of this beloved figure.

What’s Inside:

  • Five Comprehensive Articles: Explore the intriguing story of St. Nicholas through five meticulously written articles, each employing a different text structure – descriptive, chronological, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution.
  • Interactive Comprehension Quizzes: After reading, students can test their understanding with comprehension quizzes. Questions are crafted to reinforce central/main ideas, author's purpose, inferences, summaries, and text-dependent analysis.
  • 15-Slide Google Slides Presentation: Kickstart each lesson with our engaging presentation slides, designed to introduce or reinforce each focused skill. Perfect for classroom or remote learning, these slides are interactive and visually appealing.
  • Skill Building Focus: This resource hones vital ELA skills such as understanding text structures, pinpointing author’s purpose, making inferences, summarizing text, and answering text-dependent questions.
  • Annotation and Interactive Reading: Encourage students to engage actively with the text through annotation, fostering a deeper understanding and critical thinking.

Benefits:

  • Boost Literacy Skills: Strengthen reading comprehension, analysis, and critical thinking abilities.
  • Cultural Insight: Dive into the historical and cultural significance of St. Nicholas, enriching students' global understanding.
  • Engage and Inspire: The intriguing content about St. Nicholas keeps students interested and motivated to learn.
  • Versatile Teaching Tool: Ideal for in-depth study units, literacy centers, independent work, or as supplementary material for your ELA curriculum.
  • Ready-to-Use: Save valuable prep time with this ready-to-go, comprehensive package.

Ideal For:

  • Middle School ELA Teachers
  • Reading Specialists
  • Homeschooling Parents
  • Tutors focusing on Literacy and Comprehension

Transform your ELA sessions into an exciting exploration of St. Nicholas and his world. "Discovering St. Nicholas" is not just an educational journey; it's a gateway to mastering essential literacy skills while uncovering the layers of a fascinating historical figure. Add this invaluable resource to your teaching toolkit today and watch as your students' comprehension and analytical skills soar!

For higher level students, try this resource: Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis Print and Go! (TeachShare.com)

Close Reading
Informational Text
Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

All Summer in a Day | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board, Film

By TooBookedUp

Transport your middle school ELA classroom to the world of Ray Bradbury with our expansive and engaging week-long lesson plan for "All Summer in a Day." Tailor-made for the curious and creative minds of grades 6-8, this resource is an ideal blend of reading, analysis, and creative expression, finely tuned for the middle school classroom.

What's Included:

  • A Complete Text of "All Summer in a Day" Text included.
  • 20+ Dynamic Slides: Bring the story to life with visually engaging slides that will capture your students' attention.
  • Structured Socratic Seminar Plan: Fostering critical thinking, our Socratic seminar procedures and evidence writing guides encourage in-depth student-led discussion.
  • Innovative Choice Board Extension Activities: Cater to different learning styles and keep students intrigued with a range of activities including essay writing, creative storytelling, and art.
  • Creative Writing Opportunities: Challenge students with crafting an alternative ending to the story or expressing character perspectives through diary entries.
  • Literary Analysis Essays: Guide your students in developing argumentative, informational, and correspondence essays with thought-provoking prompts.
  • Comic Strip Creation: Combine art and narrative skills as students transform the text into a visual storyline.
  • Film vs. Text Comparison: Deepen comprehension with a Venn diagram activity comparing the short film adaptation to the original text.

Ideal For:

  • End-of-Year Engagement: Keep students motivated and learning until the last day with this immersive resource.
  • Ready-Made Sub Plans: Detailed and easy to follow, this plan keeps your classroom on track even when you're away.
  • Mini Dystopian Unit: Whether a standalone lesson or part of a larger dystopian study, this resource prompts critical thinking about society and technology.
  • Flexible for Different Grades: Designed for middle school students, all activities are easily adjustable for higher or lower grades.

Perfect Pairing: This lesson plan complements the "Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan: 'The Pedestrian' by Ray Bradbury," offering a broader exploration of dystopian themes. Find it here: Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan.

Elevate your teaching with this multifaceted unit plan that will have your students eager to read, write, and discuss. This comprehensive package will not only save you planning time but also enrich your classroom discussions and creative output.

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

Close Reading
Creative Writing
Reading Strategies
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Examination Day Unit | Slides, Seminar, Essay, Lesson Plan, Choice Board

By TooBookedUp

Keep students engaged at the end of the school year with with our week-long ELA unit for "Examination Day" by Henry Slesar. Designed for the curious middle school mind, this all-inclusive resource is your ticket to end-of-year engagement, student-led discourse, and rich academic conversations. Perfect for grades 6-8, our flexible materials invite students to think critically and creatively as they navigate a story of suspense and societal introspection.

What's Included:

  • Text Included Jumpstart engaging classroom discussions with the included text, "Examination Day," poised to captivate your students.
  • Dynamic Presentation Slides: Bring the narrative to life and streamline your teaching experience with our ready-to-use slides.
  • Structured Socratic Seminar: Our detailed procedures and evidence writing guides promote deep, analytical, and student-driven discussions.
  • Engaging Choice Board Activities: Offer a personalized learning experience with creative assignments like alternate endings, comic strips, and more.
  • Comprehensive Essay Prompts: Challenge your students with argumentative, informational, and correspondence writing exercises, all crafted to reinforce critical thinking.
  • Comparative Analysis Tool: A film vs. text Venn diagram activity to sharpen analytical skills and media comprehension.

Perfect For:

  • End-of-Year Engagement: Maintain the learning momentum right up to the final bell with thought-provoking content that students love.
  • Ready-to-Go Sub Plans: Comprehensive and easy to navigate, these plans ensure productive learning even when you can't be there.
  • Mini Dystopian Unit: Seamlessly integrate with existing units on "The Pedestrian" and "All Summer in a Day" for an expansive dystopian exploration.

Ideal Pairing: Complement this unit with our Complete Week-Long Dystopian Unit Plan for "The Pedestrian" and All Summer in a Day Seminar and Choice Board, and watch as your classroom transforms into a hub of critical analysis and passionate debate.

Gear up for a lesson plan that promises not just to meet standards but to exceed them, ensuring your students are not only ready for their tests but are also equipped to question and evaluate the world around them. Make "Examination Day" the highlight of your teaching year and witness student engagement soar!

Included in this 12 week unit: Ultimate Middle School Short Story Bundle: 12 Week Engaging Suspense ELA Units (TeachShare.com)

Close Reading
Writing-Essays
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Winter Christmas Math, ELA Vacation PBL: A Low-Prep Project for Grades 5+

By TooBookedUp

Transform your classroom into a winter adventure with this Winter Wonderland Vacation PBL! This engaging, print-and-go project-based learning unit is perfect for the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas or any time during the winter months. Students will plan their dream winter vacation while developing critical skills in research, budgeting, creativity, and presentation. With minimal prep for teachers and maximum excitement for students, this resource is a must-have for your seasonal curriculum!

What’s Included:

8 Comprehensive Lesson Plans – Covering daily tasks with clear pacing and objectives.
Task Rubrics – Detailed rubrics for all 8 tasks, ensuring easy grading and clear student expectations.
Printable PDFs – Research guides, worksheets, and templates to guide every step of the project.
Editable Slideshow Template – Students create a final presentation showcasing their vacation plans.
Total Budget Sheet Template – A fun and practical way for students to manage costs within a $5,000 limit.
Pacing Plan – Simplified day-by-day instructions for a stress-free implementation.

Skills Covered:

This interdisciplinary project incorporates:
Research Skills: Students investigate destinations, transportation, lodging, activities, and meals.
Math and Budgeting: From calculating costs to managing a $5,000 budget.
Creativity and Design: Crafting a visually appealing slideshow and planning unique trips.
Critical Thinking: Balancing priorities to stay within budget and justifying decisions.
Presentation Skills: Sharing their vacation plans with confidence and clarity.

Why Teachers Love It:

Low Prep: Simply print and go! All materials are ready to use or easily editable.
Flexible Use: Perfect for grades 5+, with extensions for higher or lower ability levels.
Seasonal Fun: Keeps students engaged during the weeks leading up to winter break.
Real-World Learning: Combines academic rigor with practical life skills in a fun, meaningful way.
Time-Saving: Includes ready-to-use rubrics and templates for smooth implementation.

Perfect for:

❄️ The weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
❄️ A winter-themed project in January or February.
❄️ Enrichment activities for early finishers or gifted students.
❄️ Cross-curricular lessons with ELA, math, and social studies connections.

Close Reading
Winter
Math
$7.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Close Reading: Recycle! by Gail Gibbons

By Qiang Ma

Teaching Environmental Science through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.

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

Major components of this close reading product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 6 Reading Passages

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

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 6 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 6 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 2 Recycling Black Line Drawing Set (with/without labels)

- 2 Recycling Color Drawing Set (with/without labels)

- 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.

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Recycle

Holiday Word Search: Earth Day

Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Earth Day Bundle 4 in 1

Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Happy Earth Day

Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Recycle

Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Reduce

Earth Day Coordinate Graphing Picture: Reuse

======================================================

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

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

=====================================================

Close Reading
Earth Day
Environment
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES! by Gail Gibbons

By Qiang Ma

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.

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Space

Science Word Search: Galaxies

======================================================

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

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

=====================================================

Close Reading
Informational Text
Astronomy
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Close Reading: VOLCANOES by Gail Gibbons

By Qiang Ma

Teaching Science/Weather 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

- 4 Reading Passages

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Black and White Drawing without labels

- 1 Black and White Drawing with labels

- 1 Color Drawing without labels

- 1 Color Drawing with labels (Great for 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.

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

======================================================

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

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

=====================================================

Close Reading
Informational Text
Science
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Close Reading: Polar Bears by Gail Gibbons

By Qiang Ma

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

- 4 Reading Passages

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( Each with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Polar Bear Black and White Drawing without labels

- 1 Polar Bear Black and White Drawing with labels

- 1 Polar Bear Color Drawing without labels

- 1 Polar Bear Color Drawing with labels (Great for 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.

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Mammal Facts

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

======================================================

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

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

=====================================================

Close Reading
Informational Text
Science
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Close Reading: Rain Forests from NATURE'S GREEN UMBRELLA by Gail Gibbons

By Qiang Ma

Teaching Science/Environment/Rain Forest through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.

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

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

.

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 4 Reading Passages (Intro to Rain Forest, Rain Forest Ecosystem, Layers of Rain Forest, and Rain Forest Protection)

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets (with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Rain Forest World Map Black Line Drawing

- 1 Rain Forest World Map Color Drawing

- 1 Rain Forest Layers Black Line Drawing

- 1 Rain Forest Layers Color Drawing

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- 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 Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Rain Forest

Science Word Search: Environment Unit

Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet

======================================================

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

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

=====================================================

Close Reading
Informational Text
Environment
$5.00
Product
Product
Product
Product

Close Reading: Rain Forests from NATURE'S GREEN UMBRELLA by Gail Gibbons

By Qiang Ma

Teaching Science/Environment/Rain Forest through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies. Great activities for Earth Day too. Prep free! Grade 1-5.

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

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

.

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 4 Reading Passages (Intro to Rain Forest, Rain Forest Ecosystem, Layers of Rain Forest, and Rain Forest Protection)

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets (with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 4 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 4 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Rain Forest World Map Black Line Drawing

- 1 Rain Forest World Map Color Drawing

- 1 Rain Forest Layers Black Line Drawing

- 1 Rain Forest Layers Color Drawing

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- 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 Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays.

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Rain Forest

Science Word Search: Environment Unit

Science Project: Environment Vocabulary Booklet

======================================================

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

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

=====================================================

Close Reading
Informational Text
Environment
$5.00