6th Grade Informational Text Centers

• 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts & Planner: Engage students in narrative writing with holiday-themed picture prompts and a structured planner to develop plot, character, and setting in alignment with creative writing standards.
• Christmas Hip Hop Lyrics Analysis: Teach figurative language, rhyme schemes, and tone through an engaging analysis of hip hop lyrics, blending music and ELA standards for Grades 6-8.
• St. Nick: Informational Text Structures: Explore main ideas, text structures, and author’s purpose with this winter-themed set of informational texts designed to strengthen critical reading skills.
• Unraveling Krampus: Text Structures and Critical Analysis: Develop students’ ability to identify text structures and analyze information critically with this high-interest resource focused on the Krampus folklore.
• Informational Text Structure Coloring Sort: Combine creativity and learning as students sort and color-code winter-themed informational texts to practice identifying text structures.
• Winter Wonders: Exploring Text Features Through Snow-Themed Articles: Strengthen comprehension and analysis skills by examining text features in engaging snow-themed articles, perfect for enhancing nonfiction literacy.
• Christmas Winter Holiday Characters from Around the World Research PBL: Dive into global holiday traditions with this project-based learning activity that encourages research, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
• Holiday Figurative Language & Movie Clip Standard-Based Learning Activities: Analyze figurative language through fun, holiday-themed movie clips that align with ELA figurative language standards for middle schoolers.
• Virtual Winter Sports Exploration: Engage students in a digital exploration of winter sports, focusing on informational text comprehension and analysis for Grades 4-6.
• Analyzing Narrative Point of View Winter-Themed: Develop higher-order thinking with winter-themed narrative texts that challenge students to analyze and compare points of view using Bloom’s Taxonomy.
• Winter Vacation PBL: Inspire creativity and practical application with this low-prep, project-based learning activity where stude

Students will learn about the heart and its role in the circulatory system. Perfect for Valentine's Day or any day! There is a nonfiction text, questions, suggestions for activities, and a video to view. You can share this resource with your students through Google Classroom™ or Google Drive™. Students can then type directly on this document and share it back with you.

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Discover the essential role of ecosystems with this Reading Comprehension and Ecosystems educational resource. This engaging collection features six informative texts about key components of ecosystems, designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of ecological principles and the interdependence of living organisms within their environments. Perfect for combining literacy and STEM, your kiddos will be ecosystem experts in no time!

You will receive six non-fiction reading comprehension texts, each accompanied by comprehension questions, a research section for students to deepen their understanding, and an answer sheet for easy assessment.

Here is a list of the non-fiction reading comprehension texts included:

1. What is an Ecosystem?: An introduction to ecosystems, explaining their components and importance.
2. All About Bees: Exploring the vital role bees play in pollination and maintaining biodiversity.
3. Decomposers and Their Role in Ecosystems: Highlighting how decomposers break down dead material and recycle nutrients.
4. Elephants and Their Importance in Ecosystems: Examining how elephants shape their habitats and support other species.
5. Plankton and Their Importance in Ecosystems: Discussing the foundational role of plankton in marine food webs and oxygen production.
6. Worms and Their Importance in Ecosystems: Describing how worms aerate soil and promote plant growth.

Each reading comprehension ext delves into how these elements contribute to a healthy, balanced environment, emphasising the interconnectedness of life on Earth.

Key Features:

• In-Depth Exploration: Learn about the critical roles of decomposers, bees, elephants, plankton, and worms in sustaining ecosystems. Each text provides detailed information to help students grasp these essential ecological concepts.

• Interactive Learning: Each text includes reading comprehension questions designed to enhance understanding and retention. These questions encourage students to think critically and engage with the material.

• Encourage Further Research: Students are prompted to conduct additional research, fostering curiosity and deeper knowledge. This feature supports independent learning and helps students develop research skills.

• Integrates with STEM: Integrate literacy and STEM with these reading comprehension texts.

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Ideal for classroom use, our resource aligns with key curriculum requirements for STEM and reading comprehension. It can be easily integrated into literacy centres or used for whole class instruction, making it a versatile addition to any classroom. Set up in your literacy centres or discover ecosystems as a whole class for STEM!

Enhance your students' understanding of ecosystems with this comprehensive reading comprehension resource. It is perfect for educators looking to combine literacy with STEM, providing valuable insights into the natural world and fostering a love for reading and learning.

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Inspire your students to think critically about informational texts with this set of engaging, open-ended questions! Perfect for 4th-5th grade, these questions encourage students to explore main ideas, text features, structure, and author’s craft in any nonfiction text they read.

Ideal for:

• Class Discussions
• Small Group
• Center/Station Rotations
• Prompts for Close Reading
• Early Finisher Tasks
• Test Prep
• Comprehension Practice

Aligned with Common Core standards, this resource is a great way to help students build confidence in analyzing texts, connecting ideas, and uncovering the author’s purpose. Make each reading experience more meaningful and memorable!

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.

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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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 SLOTHS with this comprehensive Fact File activity pack. This animal research fact sheet includes everything needed to engage young learners in informational writing about sloths. 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 sloths. 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 iconic animals. 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,
• 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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Allow students to take control of their learning by creating text-dependent questions based off of the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy! This activity requires students to develop and apply higher-order thinking skills by coming up with their own questions while also coming up with an answer key using the R.A.C.E writing strategy.

This Activity Pack Includes:

• Black & White Printable Version - Handouts and Activities
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• Teacher Presentation

The Digital and Print Options Each Include:

• Handout explaining what Bloom's Taxonomy is
• Question starters/examples
• Assigned-level activity pages (R.A.C.E setup)
• Choose-your-level activity pages (one per page AND two per page options)

Teacher Presentation Reviews:

• Bloom's Taxonomy basic overview
• Each level explained

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Elevate your reading instruction with our 4th Grade Text Feature Choice Board! Designed to enhance student engagement and foster a love for reading, this choice board offers a variety of fun, interactive activities that cater to diverse learning styles. Ideal for end-of-year activities, independent work, or literacy centers, this resource helps combat boredom and keeps students motivated.

What’s Included:

• Choice Board with 20 Engaging Activities: Categorized into four distinct areas ensuring a well-rounded approach to reading comprehension and literary analysis.
• Detailed Rubric: A comprehensive rubric to easily assess student performance, ensuring clear expectations and consistent grading.

Key Features:

✨ Variety of Activities: From creating a book trailer to designing a comic strip, students can choose activities that align with their interests and strengths.

✨ Student Autonomy: Encourages independent learning and decision-making as students select their preferred tasks.

✨ Easy to Use: Ready-to-print and digital-friendly, making it simple to integrate into your classroom routine.

Benefits:

✦ Enhances Engagement: Keeps students interested and involved in their reading assignments.

✦ Promotes Critical Thinking: Activities require students to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information.

✦ Supports Differentiation: Perfect for diverse classrooms, offering multiple entry points for all learners.

Perfect For:

☑ End-of-Year Activities

☑ Literacy Center

☑ Independent Work

☑ Homework Assignments

Why Teachers Love It❤️: "This choice board has transformed my reading lessons. My students are more engaged and excited about their reading activities. The rubric makes grading straightforward and consistent."

Disclaimer⚠️: Some activities across different boards may be similar but are tailored to different topics to maintain relevance and variety.

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Is your classroom ready for a cosmic adventure? Eclipse! Chasing the Shadow of the Sun is an informational passage that you can differentiate to meet your needs AND pull in the excitement of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024!

Product Description:

This downloadable resource provides a comprehensive and engaging reading passage about total solar eclipses, specifically designed to target high-frequency informational English/Language Arts skills.

What's Included:

• Total Eclipse Informational Article | An engaging informational passage that explores the history and science behind total solar eclipses.

• Multiple Choice Mayhem! | Assess your students' comprehension with a variety of question formats (Questions are the same, regardless of format):

  • Traditional multiple choice questions
  • Interactive task cards (perfect for individual practice or centers!)
  • A self-grading Google Form for easy assessment and instant feedback

• Skills Assessed:

  • Mastering context clues
  • Identifying the author's purpose
  • Drawing conclusions and making inferences
  • Finding evidence within the text
  • Grasping key details and summarizing information
  • Evaluating and interpreting graphics

Bonus! A handy answer key is included for effortless grading.

Benefits:

• Cross-Curricular: Bring in real-world experiences while you reinforce and practice English/Language Arts skills.
• Differentiation Fun: Cater to various learning styles with the multiple question formats.
• Engaging Assessment: Move beyond traditional worksheets - make learning interactive and exciting!
• Time-Saving Efficiency: The self-grading Google Form provides instant feedback, freeing you up for more individualized instruction.

This resource is perfect for:

• ELAR classrooms (Ideal for grades 7-9)
• Independent reading activities
• Collaborative station activities
• Independent practice
• Test prep/skills review
• Homeschool enrichment

Spark a love of learning and ignite curiosity about the cosmos! Download today!

Students love playing this "Vocabulary Match Game!" It is an easy and fun way to learn key vocabulary words. Students combine the vocabulary word with its matching definition using self-checking word cards. It can be played independently or in pairs. Help students review and practice their Science vocabulary. Included in this packet are:

* A Reading Passage that explains our Skeletal System

* A Multiple Choice Quiz for the reading passage

* Answer Key for the Multiple Choice Quiz

* Instructions for preparing and playing the Match Game

* A Study Guide for take-home practice

* An In-Class Vocabulary Quiz for reinforcement

* Answer Key for the Vocabulary Quiz

* A Suggested List of follow-up activities and games to reinforce this vocabulary

This bundle includes a great range of activities perfect for grades 5-8 for all of February!

1. Speed Friending Activity: A dynamic classroom icebreaker designed for middle and high school students. It includes a comprehensive teacher protocol, an interactive Google Slides presentation, engaging conversation rounds with embedded timers, a note-taking sheet, and a reflection writing prompt. Ideal for building classroom community, enhancing behavior management, and fostering open communication.
2. ELA Matchmaker Review Game: An 81-page ELA review resource covering synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, literary elements, and affixes & roots. It includes printable and digital versions for flexible classroom use, promoting interactive learning and critical thinking in literary concepts.
3. Black History Month Digital Resource: A set of 45 Google Slides featuring 15 influential African American artists. This resource includes detailed informational texts, short videos, and interactive response prompts. It's a comprehensive tool for exploring African American history and art, ideal for daily classroom activities.
4. Civil Rights Movement Song Analysis: Titled 'Harmony of Hope,' this resource integrates Valentine's Day and Black History Month themes for middle schoolers. It includes a Google Slides presentation and a comprehensive PDF packet, featuring analysis of seven influential Civil Rights era songs.
5. GenZ Valentine's Day Cards: A collection of 24 unique, humorous, and inclusive Valentine's Day cards suitable for middle school students. These printable cards are gender-neutral, featuring relatable puns and high-quality graphics, adding a fun twist to traditional valentine exchanges.
6. The Science of Crushes and Heartbreak: An educational resource that blends science with Valentine's Day themes, targeting middle schoolers. It includes an article, a mini-lesson in Google Slides, a graphic organizer, and analytical questions. This resource enhances understanding of text features and author's purpose.
7. Valentine's Day Argumentative Writing Resource: A tool for grades 4-8 to enhance argumentative writing skills. It features 28 'Would You Rather' prompts, available in both PDF and Google Slides, to encourage debate and persuasive writing. Ideal for various classroom activities, including warm-ups and group discussions.

STEM/STEAM are lots of fun with this tangled tongue twister story that teaches tornado facts and cause and effect! Each slide includes a fun tongue twister that provides information along with a Tornado Fact box with additional info. Includes great safety acronyms for saving lives! This packet is focused on cause and effect and expository writing that addresses STEM/STEAM topics.

The packet also includes:

Cause & Effect Chart

Crossword Puzzle with Answers

Expository Writings (Argument, Compare/Contrast, Persuasive)

Hands-on Extension Activities

Fact Based Information and Writings

Maze

Test Questions & Answers for Assessment

Real Tornado Images

2 Safety Acronyms for Saving Lives

Working with Chronological/Sequential Order

Word Play Tongue Twisters

Word Search with Answers

Great for across curriculum connections between English and Science! Uses critical thinking and problem solving skills. Can be used for AP, GT, homeschooling. Meets CCSS and state writing standards. Fun, engaging, and educational learning packet.

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.
• Interactive Learning: Encourages students to explore and discover through research projects and group discussions.
• Flexible Use: Perfect for science units, animal studies, or as an engaging homework assignment.

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Engage ✨and inspire your 4th-grade students with this comprehensive bundle of ELA choice boards! This bundle includes five diverse and engaging choice boards designed to cater to early finishers, high achievers, and any student looking to deepen their understanding of ELA concepts. Each choice board is packed with a variety of activities that promote creativity, critical thinking, and independent learning.

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Included Choice Boards:

1. Reading: Activities that encourage students to explore and analyze texts, fostering a love for reading and improving comprehension skills.
2. Writing: Creative and structured writing tasks that enhance students’ writing abilities and allow them to express their ideas effectively.
3. Creativity: Fun and imaginative activities that encourage students to think outside the box and develop their creative skills.
4. Figurative Language: Interactive exercises to help students master similes, metaphors, idioms, and other figurative language elements.
5. Text Features: Activities focused on identifying and understanding various text features in different types of texts, such as diagrams, captions, and indexes.

Features:

✨ 100 Activities: This bundle offers a total of 100 engaging activities, providing ample opportunities for student learning and growth.

✨ Versatile Use: Perfect for early finishers, high achievers, independent work, or as supplemental activities.

✨ Teacher Tips: Each choice board comes with detailed teacher tips to ensure smooth implementation and maximum student engagement.

✨ Customizable: Options to adjust the number of activities students must complete, catering to different classroom needs and time constraints.

✨ Optional Rubrics: Included rubrics to help you assess students’ work and hold them accountable.

Why You’ll Love It:

❤️ Promotes Independent Learning: Empowers students to take charge of their learning through choice and self-direction.

❤️ Enhances Engagement: Keeps students motivated with a variety of fun and challenging activities.

❤️ Supports Differentiation: Offers a range of activities to meet diverse learning needs and interests.

Disclaimer: Some activities across different boards may be similar but are tailored to different topics to maintain relevance and variety.

Transform your ELA classroom with these dynamic and engaging choice boards.

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1. Megalodon Spooky Science & ELA Packet

Dive deep into the ocean with the Megalodon, the largest shark to ever swim Earth’s waters. This CCSS-aligned resource for grades 4-6 blends STEM and ELA, engaging students with informational text, vocabulary activities, and comprehension questions. Students will explore the size, diet, and extinction of this fearsome apex predator while building skills in cause and effect, main idea, and text-dependent questions. Perfect for spooky season or year-round learning!

2. Titanoboa Spooky Science & ELA Packet

Get wrapped up in the terrifying world of the Titanoboa, the massive prehistoric snake that crushed its prey. This interdisciplinary resource for grades 4-6 uses CCSS-aligned reading comprehension and science activities to explore Titanoboa's habitat, diet, and extinction. Students will engage in vocabulary practice, draw and label the giant snake, and learn about the environmental changes that led to its downfall. A great addition to any science or spooky-themed lesson!

3. Arthropleura Spooky Science & ELA Packet

Discover the creepy-crawly world of Arthropleura, the enormous millipede-like creature that once roamed ancient forests. This engaging resource, ideal for grades 4-6, combines ELA and science standards with reading comprehension, cause-and-effect charts, and drawing activities. Students will learn about this giant invertebrate's habitat and extinction while sharpening their critical thinking skills. Whether used for Halloween or a year-long prehistoric unit, this packet is sure to captivate your class!

4. Gigantopithecus Spooky Science & ELA Packet

Enter the world of Gigantopithecus, the towering prehistoric ape that may have inspired legends of Bigfoot! This CCSS-aligned resource for grades 4-6 includes vocabulary building, text-dependent questions, and creative activities like drawing and labeling this mysterious creature. Students will learn about its diet, habitat, and eventual extinction while exploring spooky connections to modern myths. Whether for spooky season or science class, this resource blends STEM and ELA seamlessly.

Each of these products delivers a mix of science and literacy, with exciting prehistoric creatures to keep students engaged and learning!

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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1. Winter Holiday Informational Text Coloring Sort Engage middle schoolers with this unique Winter Holiday Informational Text Coloring Sort! This print-and-go resource combines reading comprehension with creative coloring, helping students identify key text structures while learning about diverse winter celebrations. Ideal for visual and kinesthetic learners.
2. Thanksgiving Text Structure Coloring Sort Lesson Bring Thanksgiving themes into your classroom with this Text Structure Coloring Sort Lesson! Students can identify and color-code different text structures in Thanksgiving-themed passages. This hands-on activity not only enhances reading skills but also adds a festive touch to learning.
3. Hands-on Text Structure Sorts & Coloring Activities This resource offers 3 Hands-on Text Structure Sorts and Coloring Activities, perfect for kinesthetic learners. Middle school students can physically manipulate and sort texts, then color-code them, making text structure analysis interactive and engaging.
4. Middle School Text Structure Print-and-Go PowerPoint, Handout, Answer Key This comprehensive resource provides a PowerPoint, handout, and answer key focused on text structures for middle school students. It's a complete print-and-go solution that simplifies teaching text structures, making it easy to deliver and understand.

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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This bundle could cover 20-25 days of classroom instruction, depending on how the resources are paced and implemented. It offers a great variety of activities for both Thanksgiving season and beyond.