$5 - $10 Informational Text Homework (by date, oldest first)

Westward Expansion: A Comprehensive Resource

Embark on a captivating journey through the American West with this 16-article reading comprehension bundle!

Explore the key events, figures, and themes that shaped westward expansion. Discover:

• Manifest Destiny and its impact on American identity.
• The Louisiana Purchase and the doubling of U.S. territory.
• Lewis & Clark's exploration of the uncharted West.
• The Oregon Trail and the challenges faced by pioneers.
• The California Gold Rush and its economic boom.
• The Mexican-American War and its territorial consequences.
• The Trail of Tears and the forced relocation of Native American tribes.
• The Homestead Act and its role in westward settlement.
• The Pony Express and its rapid communication system.
• The Transcontinental Railroad and its transformative impact.
• The Wild West and its myths and realities.
• The clash of cultures between Native Americans and European settlers.
• Boomtowns and ghost towns created by gold rushes.
• Cattle drives and the importance of the cowboy culture.
• The lasting legacy of women during westward expansion on American history.

Sharpen essential reading skills with a variety of questions in each article, including:

• Multiple Choice
• Matching
• Fill-in-the-Blank
• Short Answer

Answer Keys included for easy assessment!

Learning Objectives:

• Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the key events, figures, and themes of westward expansion.
• Students will be able to analyze primary sources and evaluate historical evidence.
• Students will develop critical thinking skills by analyzing complex historical issues.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.5.1-6: Reading informational text standards, including quoting accurately, determining central ideas, explaining relationships, and analyzing author's point of view.

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These daily September holiday nonfiction reading passages are perfect for adding some engaging informational texts into your classroom.. These reading comprehension worksheets have your students answering text dependent questions and writing opinions based on the text. Your third graders and fourth graders will beg to know what today's holiday is. These holiday informational texts cover topics that students get excited about!

Do your students struggle to be engaged in nonfiction and information texts? Look no further! It seems like every day is National (insert cool thing here) Day. I decided to look into these holidays to bring some fun and excitement back to informational passages. The best part about these units though... they are EASILY enrichable!

What's Included:

❤️ 30 informational passages

❤️ fun topics

❤️ short-answer written responses

❤️ text-dependent questions

Please consider that not every day has a holiday that is school appropriate. Not every holiday remains on the same day each year.

Skills covered:

⭐ asking and answering questions

⭐ main idea

⭐ key details

⭐ making connections

⭐ context clues

⭐ author's POV vs reader's POV

How and When to use these Passages

→ reading warm-ups

→ test prep

→ informational text writing

→ whole group instruction

→ partner work

→ small group

→ literacy centers

→ guided reading groups

→ homework

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These daily October holiday nonfiction reading passages are perfect for adding some engaging informational texts into your classroom.. These reading comprehension worksheets have your students answering text dependent questions and writing opinions based on the text. Your third graders and fourth graders will beg to know what today's holiday is. These holiday informational texts cover topics that students get excited about!

Do your students struggle to be engaged in nonfiction and information texts? Look no further! It seems like every day is National (insert cool thing here) Day. I decided to look into these holidays to bring some fun and excitement back to informational passages. The best part about these units though... they are EASILY enrichable!

What's Included:

❤️ 31 informational passages

❤️ fun topics

❤️ short-answer written responses

❤️ text-dependent questions

Please consider that not every day has a holiday that is school appropriate. Not every holiday remains on the same day each year.

Skills Covered:

⭐ asking and answering questions

⭐ main idea

⭐ key details

⭐ making connections

⭐ context clues

⭐ author's POV vs reader's POV

How and When to use these Passages

→ reading warm-ups

→ test prep

→ informational text writing

→ whole group instruction

→ partner work

→ small group

→ literacy centers

→ guided reading groups

→ homework

Other Buyers Have Said:

❤️ Marjorie H. says, "These are great as a morning work activity to get our day started."

❤️ Tracy D. says, "Great resource!"

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Mary Tyler Ivins was born in Monterey, California and grew up in Houston, Texas. She graduated from Smith College in 1966, from the Columbia School of Journalism and studied for one year at the Institute of Political Sciences in Paris.

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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.

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This Samuel Johnson "On Idleness" product [Suggested Uses, Posters, Discussion Questions, exams/quizzes, Assignments, and more] provides students a chance to experience what happens when we allow idleness to permeate our lives. This academic essay allows students to read and analyze this canonized work about being productive. 11th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!

SUMMARY:

Taken from a larger work, The Idler, Samuel Johnson's “On Idleness” informs readers

about how easy it is to have idleness and inactivity seep into our lives and take over. Johnson warns against the fake sense of productivity if we do not know the real look of Idleness.

This 11th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to understand the need for action and being productive in our daily lives.

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"Black Men & Public Spaces" [Lesson Activities, Assignments, and Handouts]

THOMAS PAINE'S "COMMON SENSE" [BUNDLE]

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I'm Richard Williams, The Angry Teacher. I've been teaching for 18+ Years , and have amassed quite a bit of knowledge to share. Please consider joining the Angry Teacher family; we'll enjoy having you in the fam!

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This Martin Luther King, Jr. "Letter from a Birmingham Jail" product [Suggested Uses, Posters, Discussion Questions, exams/quizzes, Assignments, and more] provides students a chance to experience what happens when we stand up for what we believe in. This academic essay/letter allows students to read and analyze this canonized work about leaving one's comfort zone. 10th - 12th Graders will love this short work and product. Check it out!

**NOTE: This product has slides intended to be shown on a Promethean Board, while students are working to keep them on task; some of its activities are in a different format and are available in the BUNDLE.**

SUMMARY:

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” responds to critiques that arose from non-violent protests that took place on 16th April 1963 in Birmingham, Alabama. King reacts specifically to the eight white clergymen’s open letter in a newspaper that terms the protests as “unwise and untimely.”

This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to understand the need for standing on your own and standing up for what is right.

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JOHN F. KENNEDY'S "INAUGURAL ADDRESS" [LESSON ACTIVITIES]

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Bring the vibrant essence of spring into your middle school classroom with our "Spring Text Structure Color Sort" ELA resource. This fun, season-themed toolkit offers a dynamic way for students to engage with informational text structures, marrying educational depth with the rejuvenating spirit of spring.

Product Highlights:

• Dynamic Learning Adventure: Propel kinesthetic and visual learning as students engage in color sorting and matching activities, solidifying their grasp on six distinct text structures.
• Diverse Spring Topics: Covering everything from the rejuvenation of plant life to Easter traditions and St. Patrick's Day lore, this package guarantees engagement and broadens cultural and seasonal awareness.
• Custom-Designed for Middle School: Crafted to captivate and intellectually stimulate young learners, these activities promote critical thinking, analytical skills, and practical application.
• All-Inclusive Educational Resource: Comes equipped with a Google Slides presentation for straightforward instruction or a quick review, alongside a graphic organizer for note-taking and facilitated learning.
• Flexible Application: Ideal for cooperative group tasks, solo practice, or inclusion in your ELA centers, adapting effortlessly to varied educational environments and teaching methodologies.

Benefits:

• Boosts Text Structure Mastery: Elevates students' understanding of different informational text structures, essential for achieving ELA competence.
• Interactive & Captivating: Transcends conventional teaching aids by providing a tactile, engaging learning experience.
• Promotes Autonomous Learning: With self-assessment opportunities, it encourages student independence and self-assurance in ELA abilities.
• Spring-Themed Learning: Infuses your teaching space with the lively, hopeful essence of spring, maintaining student interest and enthusiasm for learning.

Ideal For:

• Middle School ELA Educators
• Literacy Specialists
• Homeschooling Parents
• Reading and Writing Tutors

With the "Spring Text Structure Color Sort," transform your educational environment into a blossoming garden of knowledge. Embark on a refreshing educational journey with your students, exploring the wonders of spring while unraveling the intricacies of text structures, one colorful sort at a time!

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

What's Included:

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

Highlights:

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

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

Get your students excited about reading instruction with my High-Interest Reading Passage Bundle!

Included in this Bundle are passages about:

YouTube

The World Cup

The Super Bowl

Fortnite

Mr. Beast

NBA

Playstation

Nintendo

LeBron James

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Comprehension and Vocabulary Questions:

• Enhance critical thinking skills with thought-provoking comprehension questions. Strengthen vocabulary through targeted questions that encourage deeper understanding of the content.

Ample Writing Space:

• Addressing the needs of special education students, our resources offer larger writing spaces. This allows for comfortable expression and better engagement with the material.

Why You'll Love This Product:

1. Interest-Driven Learning: Capture the attention of even the most uninterested learners with topics that resonate with their interests.
2. Comprehensive Assessment: Assess comprehension and vocabulary skills effectively with well-crafted questions that encourage critical thinking.
3. Inclusivity for Special Education: Larger writing spaces cater to the needs of special education students, providing a comfortable environment for expression and learning.