Informational Text Activities

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the cuisine of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Cuisine of Southeast Asia Passage (4 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 10 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Students recognize the difference between primary and secondary sources:

This activity will help students practice determining primary and secondary sources. This skill is important across a variety of subjects.

When given a source, students will determine if it is a primary or secondary source. Based on their determination, they will be directed to draw a detail to complete a picture. This allows students to add their own creativity to their work. It also makes it easy for the teacher to determine understanding of the concept presented.

Provided follow up questions increases rigor. These questions can be used for early finishers, as a written assignment, or to lead class discussion.

This activity can be used individually, with a partner, as part of a center, or with a group.

Aligns with 5th grade Studies Weekly Week 2.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Sources sheet.
• Drawing sheet.
• Answer Keys.

How is this product useful:

• Low prep for teacher.
• Easy to check.
• Practice important skill.
• Students can add creativity.
• Helps with future research.

This product offers an engaging, Famous Scientist and inventor Isaac Newton-themed educational package. It includes Isaac Newton's Biography reading comprehensive passages with multiple-choice questions and answer keys, a word search puzzle, and a coloring page featuring the iconic scientist himself.

The reading passage is accompanied by a set of thought-provoking multiple-choice questions, each designed to test students' comprehension and critical thinking skills. These questions challenge learners to recall key information and analyze the text, promoting a deeper understanding of Newton's life and work.

In addition to the comprehension questions, this product offers an interactive Word Search Puzzle related to important terms and concepts associated with Isaac Newton's achievements. This fun and engaging activity reinforces vocabulary and enhances memory retention.

To further enrich the learning experience, the package also includes a delightful Newton coloring page. This creative outlet allows students to express themselves artistically while reinforcing their knowledge of this iconic historical figure.

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❤️Looking to teach about Arctic and Polar animals this winter? Learn about 10 winter animals with fun facts about habitat, diet, interests, and more! Practice important reading comprehension strategies with these differentiated, informative writing worksheets (30 pages + answer key + black & white set)!

⭐️Each page includes a non-fiction reading comprehension passage about a winter animal and 3 comprehension questions (multiple choice or short answer).

✅ Winter animals: (10)

☑ Arctic fox, Arctic hare, Arctic wolf, moose, narwhal, polar bear, puffin, seal, snowy owl, walrus

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

✏️The differentiated reading comprehension worksheets come in 3 levels:

1. multiple choice

2. dotted lines

3. solid lines

✏️Perfect for 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade!

✏️A great addition to your Arctic animal unit! Or use throughout the year!

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

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

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✅Includes: (30 pages)

✅ Worksheets - 3 differentiated levels: (30 pages)

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

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

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

✅ Bonus: (63 pages)

☑ Black & white set (30 pages)

☑ Table of contents (2 pages)

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ Answer key (30 pages)

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✅ Winter animals: (10)

☑ Arctic fox

☑ Arctic hare

☑ Arctic wolf

☑ moose

☑ narwhal

☑ polar bear

☑ puffin

☑ seal

☑ snowy owl

☑ walrus

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Ready to 'color your students' world' with understanding this Valentine's Day?

Introducing our vibrant new resource, perfect for grades 4-6: the Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity! This unique coloring resource brings together 20 engaging Valentine's-themed prompts, each carefully crafted to illustrate the six different author's purposes: Inform, Persuade, Entertain, Critique, Report, and Instruct.

In this colorful learning adventure, students will need our PDF and six specific colors to identify and color-code each author's purpose. It's not just a coloring activity; it’s a journey into the heart of reading comprehension and critical thinking, tailored specifically for young learners.

But wait, there's more love to spread! If you're looking for another delightful Valentine's Day coloring resource, don't miss our Valentine's Day Text Structure Color Sorts: A Rainbow of Learning. This free activity complements our Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity and is perfect for reinforcing text structure skills.

These resources are ideal for classroom activities, homework assignments, or as a part of your literacy centers. They're not just educational tools; they're a way to bring joy, color, and deeper understanding into your classroom this Valentine's Day.

So, why wait? Download our Valentine's Day Authors' Purpose Coloring Activity today, and watch as your students 'color their way' to mastering author's purposes, one hue at a time!

Engage your students and foster a love for geography and exploration with this fun and interactive California Regions Flipbook tailored specifically for Grades 3 to 5.

This pack of California Regions study aligns with grade-level standards and provides a hands-on approach to learning about California’s regions making it a perfect addition to the curriculum.

This easy to print and assemble Flipbook needs no special materials — just print, cut, and staple.

You will get:

• Cover Page with California Regions map

• Writing sheets for 4 different regions

• Includes three distinct writing sheets for each region: blank, lined and tracing descriptions, to suit your students level of learning.

Use it for independent study or as part of a group activity, this flipbook caters to various learning styles, making it an adaptable resource for various classroom needs.

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Introduce young learners to the meaning of the Believer's Baptism with a Biblically based read aloud lesson book, mini student book and thought provoking discussion questions. If they are ready to be baptized themselves, this resource also provides them with the opportunity to write their own personal testimony and receive a commemorative certificate to remember the ay they got baptized.

Included:

• Read Aloud Teacher Book - Introduces young learners to what baptism is, and why is it so important. It has large engaging pictures with kid friendly explanations.

• **Mini Book /Bible Lesson Emergent Reader :**This is a very simple 1-2 sentences per page telling of the lesson. This can be given to young learners to read or read aloud as an abbreviated explanation of Baptism.

• Discussion Questions- Thought provoking, and comprehension checking questions are provided at the end of the lesson.

• "My Testimony" Writing Prompt- Writing Prompt given to help kids be able to share their personal testimony. This was designed to be used when they get baptized but can be used anhtime to help young learners be learn to share their testimony**.** One for Younger Kids & One for Older Kids

• Believer's Baptism Certificates- Easy, printable certificate forms will be a to give out when a young person is baptized. Fill out and give one to every young person as they are baptized so they can always remember the day!

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Ideas for use:

•Teach a group of young learners the meaning of baptism.

•Read before they see a friend or family member baptized.

•Read to a young new believer who may have questions on baptism or thinking about getting baptized.

**Taught in this Lesson**

The main points taught in the read aloud and mini book are:

•Baptism is for Christian Believers - Explains what it means to be a Christian -Those who follow Jesus as their leader (Lord) and Savior.

•Jesus set an example for us to follow by being baptized Himself.

•Jesus told His disciples to baptize new believers.

•Baptism is a way of telling everyone “I follow Jesus now!”

•Being baptized is a way to “follow your leader.” (Obey His commands and example)

•The steps of baptism by immersion.

•What it means: dunking in the water is like when Jesus died and was buried. Coming up from the water is like when He came back alive!

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NOTE:

* This resource refers only to the Christian Believer's Baptism by immersion**

NOT infant baptism.

** Baptism Clipart is an ORIGINAL DESIGN by Kaylor Creations***

Get your students wild about reading about insects and bugs! This package of ten reading passages with comprehension questions is all about insects and bugs. Did you know that spiders are not actually insects? Or that the name "myriapod" means "ten-thousand foot"? Grab the pack to learn more!

Please see the preview for a list of included topic titles!

This resource includes 10 worksheets. Each worksheet includes:

   ✏ One non-fiction reading passage about a bug or insect

   ✏ Several reading comprehension questions about the reading passage

   ✏ A card-sized answer key

   ✏ No prep! Simply print and distribute for independent work

Read about these cool insects and bugs in this packet:

   ✏ Spiders

   ✏ Butterflies

   ✏ Myriapods

   ✏ Bees

   ✏ Ants

   ✏ Antarctica bugs & insects

   ✏ Beetles

   ✏ Crickets

   ✏ Dragonflies

   ✏ Earthworms

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Your students will love this activity! This is great science informational reading passage about bones. It is paired with a science experiment showing why we need calcium. This aligns with the Next Generation Science standards. There are two graphic organizers for independent follow-up work after the reading, as well recording sheets for the experiment.

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This includes two Articles "How do hurricanes form? A step-by-step guide" and "How Do Hurricanes Form?" plus a graph titled "Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale" . After reading these two articles students are given a prompt for an expository essay on how hurricanes are formed. There is also an outline sheet included for students to use in order to help them organize their essay. Plus a rubric for easy grading of final essay.

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Our Animals Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions solve the challenge of engaging students in learning while improving their reading skills. Featuring fascinating topics like Hummingbirds, Bats, Giraffes, and Wild Horses, this resource captivates young minds and enhances comprehension through targeted questions that promote critical thinking and understanding. Ideal for both classroom and home learning!

What is included :

- Passages & Questions

• Hummingbirds.
• Bats.
• Giraffes.
• Wild horses.

- Comprehension question

- Main Idea

- Review

- Answers key

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Teach students about the branches of the U.S. government while addressing three core reading standards with this fun and engaging resource.

It includes an informational passage on the branches of government, accompanied by two sets of questions tailored for various grades or proficiency levels. To spark enthusiasm and enhance learning, the resource also includes an engaging activity at the end.

Perfect for:

• Introducing Main Idea, Inferencing, or Context Clues
• Independent practice
• Assessing student understanding
• Center activity
• Test prep/review
• Homework assignment
• Early finishers
• Homeschool activity

What's included:

• Reading Passage on the United States Branches of Government
• Two sets of differentiated questions
• Maze that can be used to check for understanding, as center work, or as homework
• Answer keys for both sets of questions and maze
• Suggestions for teachers prior to use

This resource aligns with Common Core Standards 3.RI.1, 3.RI.2, 3.RI.4, 4.RI.1, 4.RI.2, and 4.RI.4 ensuring it supports your curriculum effectively.

Bring authentic Indigenous knowledge into your classroom with this thoughtful, respectful, and engaging literacy and cultural assignment on Anishinaabek Medicine Bags. Perfect for middle or high school classrooms, this activity introduces students to the cultural and spiritual significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) tradition, while encouraging personal reflection and creative expression.

What’s Included:

• A clear and concise explanation of the origin and significance of medicine bags in Anishinaabe culture
• Examples of traditional medicines and their spiritual uses
• Guided reflection questions that promote critical thinking and personal connections
• A design component where students sketch and plan their own symbolic medicine bag
• Culturally appropriate prompts emphasizing respect and understanding
• Embedded video links for supplemental learning

Learning Goals:

• Build cultural awareness and sensitivity around Indigenous practices
• Foster self-reflection and identity-building
• Integrate literacy skills through reading comprehension, written responses, and personal expression
• Support Truth and Reconciliation education in a meaningful and respectful way

Ideal for:

• Grade 7–10 English, Social Studies, Indigenous Studies, or Character Education
• Teachers seeking a culturally responsive resource that honours Indigenous voices
• Classrooms working toward meeting FNMI (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) curriculum expectations or Calls to Action

This resource was created with cultural sensitivity and educational integrity in mind. It encourages students to approach Indigenous traditions with the respect they deserve and deepens their understanding of spiritual and natural connections in Anishinaabe life.

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Promote education and awareness with this AIDS Awareness Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions, designed for World AIDS Day and to discuss the HIV virus. This resource is perfect for fostering meaningful classroom discussions and individual learning.

Inside, you'll find:

• A concise nonfiction passage that introduces the topic of AIDS and HIV in an age-appropriate manner.
• Six thought-provoking questions to assess comprehension and spark critical thinking.
• A 2-page PDF designed for easy printing and use (8.5x11 inches).

This versatile resource is ideal for:

• World AIDS Awareness Day activities
• Health and science lessons
• Classroom discussions on global health issues
• Individual or group assessments

Make this engaging and educational resource part of your classroom toolkit to teach students about the importance of understanding AIDS, fostering compassion, and encouraging prevention.

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Looking for an Easter-themed, engaging and informative reading comprehension activity? These reading passages are designed to help students practice **skim reading, summarizing **and comparing.

They are perfect for EFL / ESL students at the A1/A2 level and can also be used for native English classes at 3rd to 4th grade level. With low prep, just print and use. It contains 8 reading passages about Easter traditions in 8 different countries.

Each reading passage comes with 4 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. Summarization questions are on a separate sheet of paper. Students use Venn diagrams (included) to compare any 2 of the 8 countries and to showcase the similarities and differences between the way they celebrate Easter.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 8 reading passages (each with 4 multiple-choice questions)

♥ 8 sheets with summaries (students choose the best fitting one)

♥ a Venn diagram

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

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**☺ **USA

☺ Czech Republic

☺ Philippines

☺ Hungary

☺ Guatemala

☺ Sweden

☺ Greece

☺ Ethiopia

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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NEW IN 2020: Rigorous! Engaging! Thought-provoking! This 5-page EDITABLE document helps your students to analyze the hierarchy of social classes and then to decode the signs of social status in The Great Gatsby. This activity promises to elicit dynamic engagement from all students without compromising on intellectual rigor. The worksheets on socioeconomic differences will challenge your students to dig beneath the surface of the text and generate profound interpretive insights!

Here's what you'll find inside:

• Symbolic Settings Worksheet (or Quiz): The first worksheet challenges students to come up with adjectives to describe East Egg and West Egg based on how those symbolic settings are described in The Great Gatsby. This worksheet can be used either as a fun exercise or as a quiz. (1 pages)

• Decoding Socioeconomic Status Handout: Not only was Fitzgerald was a careful reader of sociologist Thorstein Veblen's Theory of the Leisure Class (1899), but he incorporated many of Veblen's insights into The Great Gatsby. For example, it was Veblen who coined the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe a type of consumer spending that was intended primarily to show off one's wealth — which is one reason why Gatsby's parties are so lavish! This handout features key quotations from Veblen and other sociologists that will help students arrive at a deeper understanding of the difference between "Old Money" and "New Money." (1 page).

• "Old Money" vs. "New Money" Worksheet (or Quiz): The second worksheet builds upon the handout above and enables teachers to assess whether students are able to decode status differences. The worksheet challenges students to determine whether 16 different adjectives — such as "refined," "ostentatious," "exuberant," and "aloof" — would most likely characterize "Old Money" or "New Money." Answer key included. (2 pages)

• Analyzing Evidence Worksheet: This short worksheet challenges students to connect Nick's assessment that Jordan is a "rotten driver" with Nick's last words to Gatsby, "They're a rotten crowd." Did Fitzgerald mean to suggest that the residents of East Egg and/or West Egg amount to a batch of rotten eggs? (1 page)

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Graphic Features of Text fits in perfectly with informational units. While teaching summarizing, author's purpose, and analyzation, teachers can present charts, and other elements of text structure to further increase student's learning.

What's Included:

• 27 slide lesson that covers the features of texts
• (2) Student Practice Activities with short informational texts attached to graphs for student practice during and after the lesson.
• Instructions for an engaging student project writing their own informational texts and making a chart to support their writing.
• Examples galore to help students understand graphic features of text, and how to complete the independent project.

All files come in Word, or Powerpoint with a PDF for easy printing. Questions presented focus on high level learning and challenging student thinking.

Sample Questions from Student Practice:

• What purpose does the graph serve to support the ideas presented in the text?
• What does the included graph help the reader understand about renewable energy?
• How might the time young people spend online relate to their mental health? Use the data in the charts or text evidence to support your answer.
• Choose one of the graphs for this question: how does the inclusion of this graph help to strengthen the author’s claim? Include the claim, graph title and text evidence in your response.

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comes with all three of my best sellers; My Common Core Reading, Writing, & Grammar interactive notebooks at a discounted price! If you are not interested in the mega bundle please keep reading.

Students need to be involved in their own learning. Interactive Notebooks are a great way to incorporate interactive learning. My Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook is aligned with 3rd Grade Common Core Standards. However, this product can benefit 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade also. View my preview to get a better look.

Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook includes:

Student Notebook Cover Page

Reading Skills-Concept Page Separator

Genres-Concept Page Separator

Literal and Nonliteral Meanings-Concept Page Separator

Text Structure-Concept Page Separator

Word Skills-Concept Page Separator

Table of Contents

What do good readers do? Interactive Organizer

Author's Purpose-Interactive Page

Story Elements-Study Organizer

Characters-Interactive Page

Setting-Interactive Page

Plot- Interactive Page

Theme-Interactive Page

Point of View-Interactive Page

Inference-Interactive Page

Predict-Interactive Page

Main Idea- Interactive Page

Different Genres-Study Page

Fiction/Nonfiction-Interactive Page

Literal Vs. Nonliteral Meaning Study Page

Simile, Metaphor, and Idiom-Interactive Pages

Alliteration and Personification-Interactive Pages

Compare and Contrast- Interactive Page

Cause and Effect- Interactive page

Steps in a Process- Interactive Page

Context Clues-Interactive Page

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