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Elevate your students' understanding of text structure with this dynamic and interactive activity! The "Newspaper Text Structure Activity" is designed to immerse students in a fun game while mastering essential ELA skills. This engaging resource provides a hands-on approach to learning text structures through the lens of a newspaper editorial team.

In this comprehensive PowerPoint presentation, students embark on a journey through various text structures.

Key Features:

• Interactive Format: Students actively engage with the content as they manipulate text elements within the newspaper-themed slides, fostering a deeper understanding of text structure concepts. They'll love the hands on approach to learning.
• Editable Slides: Customize the content to suit your classroom's unique needs and curriculum objectives. Add or modify text to align with specific texts or teaching points.
• Visual Appeal: Capture students' interest from start to finish.
• Comprehensive Coverage: Covering a range of text structures, this resource provides a holistic approach to text structure instruction, ensuring students are well-equipped to analyze and compose a variety of texts.

Whether used as an introductory lesson, reinforcement activity, or assessment tool, this "Newspaper Text Structure Activity" is sure to spark enthusiasm and deepen comprehension in your ELA classroom. Prepare your students for success in reading and writing by integrating this innovative resource into your curriculum today!

Enhance Reading Comprehension with our Informational Text Marking Handout!

Empower your students to excel in reading comprehension with our engaging and effective Informational Text Marking Handout! This must-have AVID resource is designed to boost student understanding through strategic text annotation right at their desks. Your students will love this!

This handout is a game changer for educators seeking to improve literacy skills. By providing a structured approach to text annotation, students learn to identify key details, make connections, and deepen their comprehension effortlessly.

Key Features:

✨ Clear and Concise Design: This handout is hands-on-practice visually appealing and easy to use, making it accessible for all students.

✨ Promotes Active Learning: Encourages students to interact with texts actively, leading to improved retention and analysis.

✨ Supports Differentiation: Suitable for various grade levels and subject areas, promoting inclusivity and adaptability.

✨ Fosters Critical Thinking: Students develop critical thinking skills by engaging in purposeful text annotation.

✨Black and white & color versions

✨ English and Spanish versions included

Why Choose This Handout?

☑ Reading Comprehension Tools: Enhance students’ comprehension skills with a proven method that supports academic success.

☑ Teacher-Tested: Developed by experienced educators, ensuring practicality and effectiveness in the classroom.

☑ Engaging Resource: Captivate students’ interest in reading and analyzing texts with our interactive handout.

☑ Ideal for implementing AVID strategies daily in your classroom and setting up testing strategies and routines in your classroom.

Transform your classroom into a hub of active learning and literacy development! Download the Informational Text Marking Handout today and witness the positive impact on your students’ reading comprehension skills. Let’s empower students to become confident, strategic readers—one annotation at a time!

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For English Language Learners or Students with learning differences

Reading, questions, vocabulary. (all modified) Aprox a grade 2 reading level.

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This 16-page resource will provide you with 4 separate texts, each about a dangerous winter sport :

• Bobsleigh,
• Aerial-Freestyle Skiing,
• Skeleton Luge and
• Snowboarding.

Each text is two full pages and each is accompanied by 4 in-depth questions as well as an answer key.

These texts can be used to model reading or writing skills, for informative and descriptive writing, or to use during a guided reading or shared reading with your students. They could be used as an assessment of comprehension. They could easily be assigned to a substitute teacher. I love using these readings around Canada Games, Winter Games or Olympics.

As with all of my documents, I cater to a strictly middle-school crowd, and you'll not find frilly, kiddish or immature content (vocabulary, fonts, structure or images). These would be suitable for your students in grades 5-7 (even 4th or 8th), depending on needs and interests.

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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 is a detailed resource comprising Guy Fawkes Night: The Gunpowder Plot Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions. It is about the infamous Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a dramatic event that has shaped British history and is still celebrated today on Bonfire Night, also known as Fireworks Night.

Designed for students in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9, these passages help learners develop comprehension and critical thinking skills as they explore the events that led to Bonfire Night.

Topics covered include:

• The Gunpowder Plot and its historical significance
• The life and motives of Guy Fawkes
• The discovery of the plot and subsequent arrests
• Background on each conspirator involved
• The beginnings of Guy Fawkes Night traditions and its modern-day meaning

Each passage is followed by engaging multiple-choice questions, written response prompts, and critical thinking questions that encourage a deeper understanding of the material.

Answer keys are provided for all questions, making this an ideal resource for classroom or independent study.

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This set of 3 Fall reading comprehension passages for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade is designed to engage students with high-interest, nonfiction content. It is ideal for building reading comprehension skills through engaging and thought-provoking material about fall season.

The passages include:

• Autumnal/Fall Equinox: This passage explains the science behind the equinox, exploring how the Earth's tilt affects daylight hours and its cultural significance around the world.
• The Fall Harvest: Students will learn about the economic importance of fall harvests, including the role of crops like pumpkins and apples in supporting agriculture and local economies.
• Why Do Our Moods Change in the Fall?: This passage examines the reasons why people often experience mood shifts during fall, including the effects of daylight changes and the impact on our biological rhythms like circadian rhythm.

Each passage is followed by 10 short-answer questions to assess students' understanding, with answer keys included. This versatile resource can be used as a whole-class activity, small group discussion, or independent assignment.

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This set of three Artificial Intelligence Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is designed for students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 to explore the fascinating world of AI.

The passages cover:

• What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? This passage introduces students to the basics of AI, explaining what it is, how it works, and why it’s important in today’s world.
• AI in Everyday Life: This passage discusses the various ways AI impacts our daily routines, from voice assistants to social media, helping students recognize AI’s role in their lives.
• Ethics in Artificial Intelligence: This passage encourages critical thinking by examining the ethical considerations of AI, including privacy concerns, job displacement, and decision-making biases.

Each passage is followed by 10 carefully crafted multiple-choice questions to assess comprehension and reinforce learning. Answer keys are included for easy evaluation.

This resource is versatile and can be used for whole-class activities, small-group discussions, or independent assignments.

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This is a detailed Kinetic Energy Reading Comprehension Passage designed for students in grades 4 to 7. This resource provides a comprehensive understanding of kinetic energy, including how it works, the factors that affect it, and its various forms.

The passage is carefully crafted to engage students while teaching them the science behind everyday examples of kinetic energy.

What this passage covers:

• Introduction to energy and kinetic energy
• The formula for kinetic energy
• Forms of Kinetic Energy (Translational, Rotational, Vibrational, Thermal)
• Factors Affecting Kinetic Energy (Mass and Speed)
• Conversion of Kinetic Energy
• Real-World Examples of Kinetic Energy

This resource also includes a variety of questions to reinforce learning:

• Short Answer Questions to assess comprehension
• Multiple Choice Questions to reinforce key concepts
• Application Questions to encourage critical thinking and real-world connections

Answer keys are provided for all questions, making this an easy-to-use, ready-to-go resource for your science unit on energy.

This resource is perfect for science units on energy and motion, and supports students in developing a deeper understanding of kinetic energy through engaging content and interactive questions. Ideal for classroom use, homework assignments, or as a supplemental activity in your science curriculum.

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This resource is a comprehensive Cellular Respiration Reading Comprehension activity designed for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. It includes multiple-choice and short-answer questions, along with Venn diagram graphic organizers to reinforce essential concepts about cellular respiration while building reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

The passage covers key topics such as:

• - What is cellular respiration?
• - Where does cellular respiration occur?
• - The role of glucose and oxygen
• - The overall chemical reaction
• - The three stages of cellular respiration
• - Aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration
• - How cellular respiration and photosynthesis are connected

Included in this resource are:

- Multiple-choice questions to assess foundational knowledge

- Short-answer questions to promote critical thinking

- Venn diagrams to compare and contrast glycolysis vs. the citric acid cycle, and cellular respiration vs. photosynthesis

- Answer keys for easy grading and feedback

This resource is ideal for enhancing science understanding, improving reading comprehension, and sparking classroom discussions on the importance of cellular respiration. Perfect for in-class lessons or homework assignments.

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This is a detailed Photosynthesis Reading Comprehension Passage with multiple choice, short answers, and critical thinking questions. It is designed for students in grades 5, 6, 7, and 8 to reinforce key concepts about photosynthesis while also developing their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

The passage covers these essential topics:

• What is Photosynthesis?
• How does photosynthesis work?
• The two stages of photosynthesis
• The Photosynthesis Equation
• Factors that affect photosynthesis
• Why is Photosynthesis Important?

It includes;

• Multiple choice questions to test basic understanding
• Short answer questions to encourage deeper thinking
• Critical thinking questions to promote analysis and application of knowledge

Answer keys are also provided for easy grading and student feedback.

This resource is ideal for building reading comprehension, enhancing science knowledge, and fostering classroom discussions about the importance of photosynthesis. Perfect for both in-class activities and homework assignments.

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If you are looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students about American football and help them learn more about the Big Game and its history, rules, and values, this set of 3 Football Reading Comprehension Passages with Multiple Choice Questions is perfect for you.

Each passage is about a different aspect of American football and is suitable for students in grades 4, 5, and 6. The passages are:

• The History of American Football: This passage traces the origins and evolution of American football, from its roots in rugby to its modern form as a popular sport and entertainment.
• Touchdown for Teamwork: This passage explains the importance of teamwork and cooperation in American football and how players and coaches work together to achieve their goals.
• Is Football More Than Just a Game?: This passage explores how football reflects and influences people's values.

Each passage is followed by 10 multiple-choice questions that test the student’s understanding of the passage. The questions cover various skills. Answer keys are also included for your convenience.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, a small group discussion, or an independent assignment. It is a great way to integrate reading and social studies and to get your students interested in sports.

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This bundle is a comprehensive reading comprehension resource designed to reinforce key concepts about cellular respiration and photosynthesis for students in grades 5 through 8.

Cellular Respiration Passage covers essential topics such as:

- What is cellular respiration?

- Where does cellular respiration occur?

- The role of glucose and oxygen

- The overall chemical reaction

- The three stages of cellular respiration

- Aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration

- How cellular respiration and photosynthesis are connected

Photosynthesis Passage covers important concepts including:

- What is photosynthesis?

- How does photosynthesis work?

- The two stages of photosynthesis

- The photosynthesis equation

- Factors that affect photosynthesis

- Why photosynthesis is important

This set also includes;

- Multiple-choice questions to assess basic understanding

- Short-answer questions to encourage deeper thinking

- Critical thinking questions to foster analysis and application of knowledge

-Venn diagram graphic organizers to compare and contrast glycolysis vs. the citric acid cycle, as well as cellular respiration vs. photosynthesis

-Answer keys for easy grading and feedback

This resource is perfect for building reading comprehension, enhancing science knowledge, and encouraging classroom discussions on the importance of cellular respiration and photosynthesis. It is ideal for both in-class activities and homework assignments, making it a versatile tool for educators.

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Use cause and effect, inferencing and critical thinking skills to complete this 39 page ready-to-make, fact based Pearl Harbor Day comic book. Uses American dates. Includes: easy to follow World War II Facts Sheet title page dedication page ending page basic facts about attack and deaths at Pearl Harbor USS Arizona memorial US presidential speech black and white images ready to fill in dialogue and speech boxes Great for assessment, cause and effect practice, inferencing skills, introduction to unit, reinforcement of background information for World War II, and project based learning. Fun and engaging yet educationa ELA/history/social studies learning activity!

Students can chart Earth's changes from the beginning of time through the future with this 35 page, interactive timeline for students to make and share. Uses fact-based writing, inferencing skills, interpreting information, research skills, application of knowledge, and writing skills.

Includes handouts/printables of:

Directions

Extra Handout/Video Resources

5 Title pages

5 The End pages

My Earth Timeline page to fill in

Covers time periods:

Beginning of Earth

Compare/Contrast over how Earth was formed

Cambrian Period

Permian Period

Mesozoic Period

Forming of 7 Continents

Stone Age

Ice Age

Neolithic Period

Bronze Age and hieroglyphics

Pyramids/Stonehenge

Iron Age

Hellenistic Period

Roman Period

Byzantine Period

Middle Ages: Classic, Middle, Modern

Renaissance and Reformation

Enlightenment and Age of Reason

Industrial Revolution

20th and 21st Century

What about Earth's future?

A brief overview of Earth's time periods for students to learn about, and review then apply knowledge to complete their books. Can be used for assessment, journaling activities, history/social studies, for celebrating Earth Day, or as overview of unit on how Earth was formed and changed. Requires critical thinking skills for completion.

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Pearl Harbor Comic Book and Pearl Harbor 25 Activities

Pearl Harbor Comic Book

Use cause and effect, inferencing and critical thinking skills to complete this 39 page ready-to-make, fact based Pearl Harbor Day comic book. Uses American dates.

Includes:

easy to follow World War II Facts Sheet

title page

dedication page

ending page

basic facts about attack and deaths at Pearl Harbor

USS Arizona memorial

US presidential speech

black and white images

ready to fill in dialogue and speech boxes

Great for assessment, cause and effect practice, inferencing skills, introduction to unit, reinforcement of background information for World War II, and project based learning. Fun and engaging yet educationa ELA/history/social studies learning activity!

Pearl Harbor 25 Activities Packet

Basic facts about Pearl Harbor Day that include 25 critical thinking activities for ELA and History/Social Studies. Illustrated black and white images for coloring and decorating.

Includes:

KWL Chart

Where is Pearl Harbor?

What is the distance between California and Japan?

What prompted the attack?

Timeline of Events (to build)

When was the attack?

Time Zones activity

Surprise attack! What would you have been doing at...?

Ships unguarded--what would the captain do?

Planes unsecured--what is your suggestion?

Compare and contrast a sailor and soldier

Flying at night in 1941

Paper airplane building, decorating, and flying game

A vital resource not destroyed--oil

Decorate a fallen soldier's tombstone

A General's orders...

Presidential speech translation and analysis

Write your own presidential speech

If you were President...

Jeanette Rankin and Thoughts on War

Make a war poster

Write a Pearl Harbor acrostic poem

Create a Pearl Harbor Memorial

Design a newspaper front page

2 Pearl Harbor Day coloring sheets

Answer and Suggestions for Use sheet

Excellent for cause and effect, inferencing, test prep and review for History/SS, for ELA expository writing, fact-based text accompaniment, and understanding Pearl Harbor Day's importance in American history.Use with AP/GT, flipped, homeschool, project based, etc...Fun, educational, and thought provoking!

This is a 33-page set of worksheets for the book "Saint Francis of Assisi" by Mary Emmanuel Alves. For each chapter, there is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer). There are also four pages of vocabulary words and three pages of reflection/writing activities. Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file.

Dive into the courageous life of Geronimo, the legendary leader of the Apache tribe, with this reading comprehension passage. Students will explore Geronimo’s fearless resistance against both U.S. and Mexican forces as he fought to protect his people and their lands. This passage highlights his numerous escape attempts, his leadership during raids, and his enduring legacy as a symbol of Native American resilience.

Perfect for students in grades 4-8, this reading comprehension resource includes thought-provoking questions, vocabulary activities, and multiple-choice questions designed to test understanding and boost critical thinking skills. It’s an excellent addition to any lesson on Native American history or during Native American Heritage Month, helping students connect with the powerful stories of Native leaders like Geronimo.

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• Multiple-choice questions

• Reading comprehension

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This MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR's "I HAVE A DREAM" product provides students a chance to experience what happens when we fight for the betterment of everyone. This SPEECH allows students to read and analyze this canonized work about fighting for our rights. 10th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!

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Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" Speech before a crowd of some 250,000 people at the 1963 March on Washington, remains one of the most famous speeches in history. Weaving in references to the country’s Founding Fathers and the Bible, King used universal themes to depict the struggles of African Americans before closing with an improvised riff on his dreams of equality. The eloquent speech was immediately recognized as a highlight of the successful protest, and has endured as one of the signature moments of the civil rights movement.

This 11th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to understand the need for standing up for equality and what you believe is right.

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1. A Colored Version of the text

2. A Black & White Version of the text.

3. An Audio Version of the text.

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