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Teaching students to write a strong 5-paragraph essay has never been easier! This National Park-themed bundle is designed to help your students organize their thoughts, research, and write confidently. Packed with 30 National Park themed informational passages, 5 paragraph guided graphic organizer, a clear rubric, and a fun postcard craft, this resource guides students through each step of the writing process. It’s perfect for 4th-6th graders and gives you all the tools you need to ensure your students succeed in crafting detailed, well-organized 5 paragraph essays highlighting a unique National Park.

What’s Included:

• 30 National Park passages with key details for writing
• Graphic organizers for brainstorming and outlining
• 5-paragraph essay rubric for clear expectations
• Fun postcard craft to celebrate their writing journey

This bundle is a must-have for any teacher looking to simplify 5 paragraph essay writing instruction and engage students with meaningful, hands-on activities. **Get everything you need to help your students write a successful 5-paragraph essay **with this easy-to-use bundle!

Perfect For:

• Grades 4-6
• Informational Writing
• Teaching 5-paragraph essays
• National Park research projects

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Looking for a fun and easy way to teach main idea this winter? These winter-themed reading passages are perfect for helping your students practice identifying the main idea and three supporting details! This resource includes 18 printable passages (9 fiction and 9 nonfiction), each with engaging graphic organizers that make mastering this essential reading skill simple and enjoyable.

Designed for grades 4-6, this resource is perfect for:

• Winter reading centers
• Small group instruction
• Independent work
• Homework or sub plans

Each passage is winter-themed, making it a great way to keep your students engaged during the colder months. Plus, with an answer key included, grading is quick and painless for you!

What’s Included:

• 9 Nonfiction Winter-Themed Passages
• 9 Fiction Winter-Themed Passages
• Graphic Organizers to record the main idea and three supporting details
• Answer Key

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• No Prep Required: Just print and go—stress-free planning!
• Student-Friendly Design: Winter themes add excitement to main idea practice.
• Versatile Use: Perfect for centers, independent practice, or early finishers.

Whether you're looking for main idea worksheets, a winter reading comprehension activity, or engaging ELA practice for grades 4-6, this central idea resource is your answer. Download now and see your students thrive!

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

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Literature Circles are an effective and engaging way to instil the love of reading, get your students invested in the books they're reading and help them to develop necessary reading strategies and skills.

This resource will help you to set up your literature circles and create a fabulous reading culture for your classroom.

What's Included:

• Reading Strategy Roles (Predicting, Analysing, Summarising/Summarizing, Asking Questions, Making Connections, Word Searcher.
• Reading Strategy Task Bookmarks - Student's complete their role on the bookmarks for each week.
• Reading Group Posters

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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)

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.

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!

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!

Inspire your middle school students to craft vivid narratives with this autumn-themed essay planning guide. This resource includes 10 high-quality, fall-themed photos, from a turkey taking a trip, to a mysterious ghost family feast, to a lone parade float on an abandoned street, perfect for sparking imagination and guiding students through the narrative writing process.

Learning Objectives:

• Develop the ability to plan and draft a narrative story that captivates and engages.
• Foster creativity and ensure narratives include all essential elements of a well-structured narrative text.

What's Inside:

• A structured 5-day cycle for each picture prompt, guiding students from initial brainstorming to the final draft.
• Detailed graphic organizers are designed to help students explore the setting, characters, conflict, and resolution in depth.
• A GoogleSlides presentation with each high-interest photo for classroom projection, making it easy to introduce each new writing prompt.

How to Use:

• Day 1: Project the photo prompt using the slides and encourage students to brainstorm ideas with the help of the graphic organizer.
• Day 2: Begin drafting the narrative, drawing inspiration from the projected image.
• Day 3: Continue the narrative, weaving in details and developing the plot.
• Day 4: Conduct peer or teacher feedback sessions, followed by revisions and editing.
• Day 5: Publish the final narrative piece, celebrating the students' completed work.

Standards Alignment:

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

Formats Available:

• A ready-to-use PDF for printouts and a Google Slides for easy classroom display.

Usage Scenario:

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

Highlights:

• Engaging and diverse photo prompts: Each image is selected to appeal to middle school students, with themes including technology, society, animals, aviation, and more.
• Ready for the classroom: With the PowerPoint slides, you can easily introduce each writing prompt, while the print-ready PDFs make preparation quick and effortless.

Transform your classroom's approach to narrative writing with this engaging, standards-aligned essay planning guide. Watch as your students' creativity takes flight with each captivating photo prompt!

"New Year's Insights: Informational Text Structure Set" is a comprehensive educational resource expertly crafted for middle school ELA teachers. This engaging and cross-curricular package is designed to enhance students' understanding of various text structures, aligning perfectly with STAAR and other standardized testing requirements.

Product Description:

• Rich Content Spanning Five Articles: Dive into five captivating articles, each centered around the iconic Times Square New Year's celebrations. These articles are not only informative but also diverse in their presentation, covering a range of topics from the history and evolution of the celebrations to their environmental impact.
• Diverse Text Structures: Each article in this set is a model of a different text structure – Description, Chronological, Problem and Solution, Compare and Contrast, and Cause and Effect. This variety provides a dynamic learning experience, helping students recognize and understand these essential components of informational texts.
• Aligned with Standardized Testing: Accompanying each article is a set of carefully crafted multiple-choice questions focusing on the central idea, vocabulary, author's purpose, and text structure. These questions are specifically aligned with STAAR and other standardized tests, making this resource an invaluable tool for test preparation.
• Cross-Curricular Learning Experience: While rooted in ELA, this resource offers a cross-curricular approach, touching on aspects of history, culture, science, and environmental studies, thus enriching the overall educational experience.
• Introduction to Text Structures: Included is an introductory Google Slides presentation that either refreshes or introduces students to the concept of text structures. This presentation is designed to be interactive and student-friendly, making it an excellent starting point for the lesson.
• Graphic Organizer for Effective Learning: To aid in comprehension and retention, a graphic organizer is provided for students to take notes during the presentation. This organizer serves as a valuable reference tool during work time, helping students organize their thoughts and analysis.
• Comprehensive Answer Keys: For each article's question set, a detailed answer key is provided, simplifying grading and allowing for in-depth class discussions on each topic.

"New Year's Insights: Informational Text Structure Set" is a must-have for any middle school ELA classroom. It not only bolsters students' reading and comprehension skills but also encourages critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the world around them. This resource is perfect for teachers looking to add depth and variety to their instruction while aligning with educational standards.

This resource is included in the New Year 2024 Bundle Here: Ring in Learning: New Year's Thematic Middle School Classroom Bundle (TeachShare.com)

Transform STAAR writing preparation into an exhilarating adventure with our "ECR Relay Race" resource! Designed specifically for grades 6-8, this product turns the daunting task of essay writing into a collaborative, fun, and competitive experience. Dive into high-engaging topics while practicing informational, argumentative, and correspondence writing skills critical for STAAR success.

✅ Engaging Topics for Every Genre:

• Informational ECRs: Explore Texas Rodeo, Texas State Fair, and NASA's monumental contributions.
• Argumentative ECRs: Delve into captivating debates like Selena vs. Beyonce, Roblox vs. Minecraft, and Messi vs. Ronaldo.
• Correspondence ECR: Address real-world issues in letters concerning Ocean pollution, VR headsets in education, and Sports accessibility for students with disabilities.

✅ Collaborative Learning: Encourage teamwork with relay races that make writing a shared journey. Students can work together or individually, pushing them to think critically and write effectively.

✅ Interactive Progress Tracking: Watch as students advance their stick figure characters across the board with each completed paragraph, igniting a sense of accomplishment and urgency.

✅ Comprehensive ECR Refresher: Kickstart your classes with 15 slides designed to refresh students on ECR essentials, providing a solid foundation for success.

✅ Inclusive Support Materials: Includes sentence stems for each writing genre, aiding students in structuring their thoughts and arguments clearly and cohesively.

✅ Fun, Engaging, and Educational: Our resource is not just about STAAR prep; it's about creating memorable learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and a love for writing.

Prepare your students for STAAR writing with a resource that’s as educational as it is exhilarating. Make test preparation something students look forward to with our ECR Relay Race. Perfect for teachers seeking innovative, engaging ways to enhance writing skills and STAAR readiness.

Are you in search of entertaining HALLOWEEN activities designed to boost literacy and math skills for your kindergarten or first-grade students? These activities are differentiated and easy to tailor to the specific needs of your students.

Discover this comprehensive bundle, featuring the following engaging resources:

1. Halloween-themed word problems for addition and subtraction (up to ten or twenty).
2. Exciting Halloween Class Book creation.
3. Enthralling Write the Room activity with a Halloween twist.
4. Inspiring writing prompts for "All About Bats."
5. Creative writing prompts for "All About Owls."
6. Educational fun with Cookie Monster Math, utilizing tissue boxes.
7. Interactive Bump sight words game for Kindergarten.
8. Bump addition game using numerals and number words

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Unlock your students' curiosity about a variety of pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea, and iguanas with this comprehensive resource. Empower your students to showcase their newfound knowledge about these pets using engaging graphic organizers, diagrams, and thought-provoking writing prompts. This resource adapts to diverse learning levels with options for primary and secondary lines. Whether using this on a digital device or printed for classroom use, this resource offers an enriched learning experience.

Included in this package:

1. Interactive Pet Diagrams: Students can choose between a word bank-assisted diagram and an unassisted one, enhancing their understanding of iguana anatomy and traits.
2. Treemap Graphic Organizers: Delve into the world of pets using a structured "Iguanas are---can---have" treemaps, promoting systematic information organization.
3. Insightful Book Response Pages: Encourage critical thinking with book response templates that stimulate thoughtful reflections on pet-related literature.
4. Comprehensive Q&A Reports: Immerse students in a wealth of knowledge with a two-page question-and-answer report, covering a variety of pet facts.
5. Facts and Opinion Sheets: Foster analytical thinking by differentiating between factual information and personal opinions about pets.
6. Venn Diagram for Comparison: Explore the contrasts and similarities between adult and baby pets using this Venn Diagram tool.
7. KWL Sheet: Guide students through the "What We Know, What We Want to Learn, What We Learned" process, enhancing their research and learning skills.
8. Brainstorming Activity: Ignite creativity with a dedicated brainstorming sheet, promoting imagination and collaborative thinking.
9. Specialized Pet Writing Paper: Culminate the learning journey with eloquent pet-themed writing using our tailored writing paper.
10. Fact Sheet: Fun and interesting facts on iguana-shaped clipart will enhance your student's knowledge of these special animals.

With this Pet-themed educational resource, your students will not only expand their knowledge but also develop vital skills in research, critical thinking, and communication.

Discover the Fascinating World of Birds

Unlock your students' curiosity about birds with this comprehensive and interactive resource that is perfect for students in kindergarten, first, second for third grade. Designed to adapt to diverse learning levels, this package includes primary and secondary line options, making it perfect for both digital and print use. Enhance your students' understanding of bird anatomy, behavior, and habitats while developing their critical thinking and research skills.

What's Included in This Bird Education Resource:

Interactive Bird Diagrams: Students can choose between a word bank-assisted diagram and an unassisted one to explore bird anatomy. Diagrams include robins, turkeys, owls, penguins, chickens, and flamingos.

Label Birds: Students will learn to identify and label a wide variety of birds.

Treemap Graphic Organizers: Dive into the avian world using structured treemaps such as "Birds are---can---have," promoting information organization.

Insightful Book Response Pages: Encourage thoughtful reflections on bird-related literature with these book response templates, stimulating critical thinking.

Comprehensive Q&A Reports: Immerse students in a wealth of bird knowledge with two-page question-and-answer reports covering various bird facts.

Facts and Opinion Sheets: Foster analytical thinking by helping students differentiate between factual information and personal opinions about birds.

Venn Diagram for Comparison: Compare and contrast adult and baby birds using our Venn Diagram tool.

KWL Sheet: Guide students through the "What We Know, What We Want to Learn, What We Learned" process, enhancing their research and learning skills.

Brainstorming Activity: Ignite creativity with a dedicated brainstorming sheet, promoting ideas and collaborative thinking.

Specialized Bird Writing Paper: Culminate the learning journey with tailored bird-themed writing papers.

Bird Watching Activity: Record bird sightings by coloring in or circling what students notice in nature.

Bird Habitats Activity: Answer questions about where different types of birds live around the world.

Fun Facts about Birds: Share knowledge about various birds through circling answers, completing cut-and-paste activities or a fill in the blank worksheet.

Types of Birds Poster: A poster featuring 26 different types of birds from around the world, available in both color and black-and-white.

Bird Migration Activity: Sort birds that migrate and those that do not.

Bird Flash Cards: Identify birds with these flash cards. Use them for memory games, go fish, or finding a matching partner.

With this bird-themed educational resource, your students will expand their knowledge and develop essential skills in research, critical thinking, and communication.

You may also be interested in the following:

All About Alligators, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Bats, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Bears, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Beavers, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Cats, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers,

All About Dogs, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All about Cows, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Elephants, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Giraffes, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Kangaroos, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Koalas, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Lions, Writing activities, Graphic organizers

All About Owls, Writing Prompts, Graphic Organizers

All About Pandas, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Penguins, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Polar Bears, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

All About Tigers, Writing Prompt, Graphic Organizers

All about Turkeys, Writing Prompts, Graphic Organizers & Diagram

All About Zebras, Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

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• Ultimate Back-to-School Worksheets Bundle - Engaging Activities for Grades 3-5

Kickstart the school year with this comprehensive Ultimate Back-to-School Worksheets Bundle designed for grades 3-5! This all-in-one bundle includes eight engaging worksheets that cover essential subjects, making it the perfect resource for teachers to help students transition smoothly into the new school year.

Included in this bundle:

1. All About Me Back-to-School Worksheet: A fun and interactive way for students to share information about themselves, helping to build a strong classroom community.
2. Character Traits Internal vs. External Sort Worksheet: Encourage critical thinking by having students distinguish between internal and external character traits.
3. Growth Mindset Reflection Worksheet: Foster a growth mindset in your students with reflective prompts that encourage positive thinking and resilience.
4. Reading Comprehension Passage with Questions: Strengthen reading skills with a comprehension passage followed by thought-provoking questions.
5. Math Word Problems Worksheet: Challenge students with real-world math problems that require the application of various math operations.
6. Parts of Speech Sorting Activity: Help students master grammar by sorting words into nouns, verbs, and adjectives.
7. Synonyms and Antonyms Matching Worksheet: Expand vocabulary with a matching activity that reinforces the concepts of synonyms and antonyms.
8. Writing Prompts Journal Page: Inspire creativity with daily writing prompts that encourage students to express themselves through writing.

This bundle is packed with versatile, ready-to-use worksheets that will engage and challenge your students while covering key educational standards. Perfect for classroom use, homework, or as part of a back-to-school activity set.

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Begin your study of the Civil Rights Movement in a powerful way by having students participate in a gallery walk activity. Using primary sourced drawings and photographs, the gallery walk begins in Africa, and moves through slavery, the Reconstruction and Jim Crow, and carries on to present-day issues. This lesson will vicariously draw your students into the lives, circumstances, and struggle for social justice of the past and today as they engage in the analysis of primary sources. This unique resource will bring the photographs to life as students will be provided with additional background information that will come in the form of first hand accounts and testimonies of the people who experienced the injustices, and were also social agents of change.

Materials Include:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• 55 Slide Presentation
• Guided Notes Handout
• 20 Primary Sources
• 2 Additional Supplementary Activities (Rosa Parks Scavenger Hunt & 'The Children's March' Video Analysis)

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

• American Japanese Internment
• Unit BUNDLE- Reconstruction, Jim Crow & the KKK
• Jim Crow: Separate and Unequal
• César Chavez: Analyzing Primary Sources
• Women's Suffrage: Iron Jawed Angels (Comparing Sources)
• Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today
• The Ku Klux Klan: The Past & Today
• Proposing a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
• 'The Quotable Rebel' Activity: First Day of School

This resource goes beyond having students simply take notes and restate the different causes leading to the American Revolutionary War. A unique lesson designed to have students participate in the learning process by continually drawing inferences and predictions of how each causal factor worked to increase the tensions between the colonies and Britain. An interactive & discussion based Slide Presentation will encourage students to delve deeper into their analysis.

Two choices of hands-on summative activities;

1. Creating a ‘Loop’ diagram' (web) that will serve to identify the causal factors and how they interconnect with each other.

OR

2. Creating an ‘Unjust-O-Meter’. Students will rate which of the causal factors were the most unjust to the colonists. Each group will defend and present their decisions to their classmates.

Materials:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• Google Slide Presentation
• Guided Notes & Answer Key
• ACTIVITY #1: Loop Diagram (criteria & grading rubrics)
• ACTIVITY #2: Unjust-O-Meter (rating matrix & grading rubrics)

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

• The 'Bill of Rights' Time Travel
• Post Zombie Apocalypse: What Form of Government Would YOU Create?
• Mystery: What Caused the Great Depression?
• Journey Through the Civil Rights Movement: Gallery Walk
• Bundle- Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan & Jim Crow

Students love learning about grassland animals! This resource includes realistic pictures of 25 grassland animals with 3 to 4 sentences of informational text about each one. They are perfect for the lower grades by themselves and will pique students' interest in the upper grades. There are student-friendly website suggestions for research, graphic organizers for collecting research (2 levels), grassland-themed writing papers on three levels, and more!

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This resource contains twelve non-fiction texts about some very interesting animals that I've encountered. It was made with the NGSS in the area of life sciences in mind. The articles are on a low to high third-grade reading level, but the passages are even interesting for adults! They are perfect for early finishers, for use in centers, and for whole and small group reading.

Animals written about include:

Armadillos

Black and Yellow Garden Spiders

Blue Herons

Crows

Elephants

Hermit Crabs

Lady Bugs

Mushroom Cap Jellyfish

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Pigs

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Students love learning about forest and mountain animals! This resource includes realistic pictures of 25 animals with 3 to 4 sentences of informational text about each one. They are perfect for the lower grades by themselves and will pique students' interest in the upper grades. There are student-friendly website suggestions for research, graphic organizers for collecting research (2 levels), forest-themed writing papers on three levels, and more!

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