5th Grade Informational Text Assessment

Transform your STAAR prep with our Texas-themed informational Text Sets for Grades 3-5!

What's Included:

This comprehensive bundle, perfect for Texas elementary teachers, features seven engaging texts, each accompanied by two STAAR-aligned multiple-choice questions, covering crucial skills.

Skills include:

1. inference
2. evidence
3. fact vs. opinion
4. text structure
5. author's purpose
6. vocabulary
7. text features.

Ideal for varied classroom settings - from whole class instruction to small group work, or even as enriching homework tasks - these print-and-go PDFs are an educator's dream for seamless integration into daily routines or as part of a focused test prep unit.

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✅ Whole Class Test Prep

✅ Intervention Groups

✅ Small Group Work

✅ Independent Work

✅ Assessment

✅ Homework

Get ready to enhance your students' reading comprehension and critical thinking skills with this meticulously crafted, teacher-approved resource, which aligns perfectly with Texas educational standards.

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Have your students create a trading card for historical figures! Research a famous person and create a trading card to share important information about what they learn! A quick and free activity!

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The World History Edition:

World History Ancient Civilization Labs

DBQ Analysis of

SS.6.W.4.2 Explain the major beliefs and practices associated with Hinduism and the social structure of the caste system in ancient India.

Essential Question: What are the major beliefs and practices associated with Hinduism and the caste system in ancient India?

This is geared toward 6th grade standards, but can be used in other grade levels.

Sources used and examined in this activity:

Source 1

Diagram of the caste system

Source 2

Caste laws

Source 3

Religious beliefs behind the caste system

Source 4

Image of reincarnation with infinity symbol in the middle

The World History Edition: World History Ancient Civilization Labs DBQ Analysis of SS.6.W.3.10 Identify how the government of the Roman Republic contributed to the development of democratic principles. Essential Question: How is the Roman Republic reflected in our current system of government? This activity is tagged with 6th grade Florida standards, but can be used in other grade levels. Sources used and examined in this activity: Source 1 Comparing the three branches of government Source 2 Speaker addressing the Roman Senate Source 3 Replica Roman coin Source 4 The Twelve Tables of Roman law

Close Read for Spartan Soldier Life

Rome Close Read

This close read model on Sparta. This model walks students through teacher guided questions, student created questions, vocab, a summary, and an exit question about Sparta.

This is great for an ELA, Reading, US History, Government, or Civics class.

Standards:

SS.6.W.3.11

Explain the transition from Roman Republic to empire and Imperial Rome, and compare Roman life and culture under each one.

SS.6.W.3.8

Determine the impact of significant figures associated with ancient Rome.

SS.6.E.3.3

Describe traditional economies (Egypt, Greece, Rome, Kush) and elements of those economies that led to the rise of a merchant class and trading partners.

SS.6.W.3.15

Explain the reasons for the gradual decline of the Western Roman Empire after the Pax Romana

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Executive Branch Bellwork

Executive BranchReadings:

-“Poetry and Power: John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address“

-Article 2

The students will complete the bellwork in a 5 day model. Each day is a scaffolded release of questions targeted at 5 main language arts standards. This allows students to pick apart the important information while meeting their language arts requirements in social studies

Standards:

SS.7.C.3.3 :Illustrate the structure and function (three branches of government established in Articles I, II, and III with corresponding powers) of government in the United States as established in the Constitution.

Belongs to: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.

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SS.7.C.3.8 :Analyze the structure, functions, and processes of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.

Belongs to: Demonstrate an understanding of the principles, functions, and organization of government.

Keywords: tutorial, laws, House of Representatives, Senate, legislative, Congress, Legislative Branch, make laws, legislate, Representative, Senator, Civics

Bellwork Procedure

Conversation: There is no talking during Bellwork time. Silently get Bellwork out from the bin & return it silently as well. Quiet/ voices off from entrance into the classroom till last Bellwork is put away.

Help: There should be no talking during this activity, so if you have a question: please raise your hand quietly, wait patiently, & once I can I will answer your question. Please think about the wording of your question before you ask, seeing as this is an assessment.

Activity: Bellwork day 1-4: One question per day.

Bellwork 5: Quiz= do all four questions.

UNREAL: EVERYDAY

Underline the title

Number the sections

Read to understand: mark the text

Eliminate wrong answers

Answer

Look back to double check answers

Movement: 1. Quietly grab your Bellwork from the bin without emptying file folder out; just grab yours.

2. Silently do your Bellwork at your seat.

3. Silently place Bellwork back into the correct file folder.

4. Sit quietly at your seat as we patiently wait for others to finish.

Participation: This is an independent activity. Please look at your paper only and give a full effort. I am checking your understanding/ skills, not someone else’s.

Success:

• UNREAL: __/12 points

• Daily Questions (front): ___/10 points each

• Quiz (back): total of ___/40 points

• Efficiency: Smart Goal of 80% or above

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The World History Edition: World History Ancient Civilization Labs DBQ Analysis of SS.6.W.4.10 Explain the significance of the silk roads and maritime trade routes across the Indian Ocean to the movement of goods and ideas among Asia, East Africa and the Mediterranean Basin. Essential Question: How did the silk roads and Indian Ocean trade systems impact civilizations? This activity is labeled with 6th grade World History Florida standards, but can be used at any grade level 5th-12th. Sources used and examined in this activity: Source 1: Image of old tomb painting, circa 3rd Century China Source 2: Map of the Silk Road, highlighting goods traded along the route Source 3: Excerpt from an Indian poet writing about the spice trade, 2nd century India Source 4: Excerpt from Marco Polo about the spice trade in Java, Southeast Asia

The World History Edition:

World History Ancient Civilization Labs

DBQ Analysis of

SS.6.W.4.8 Describe the contributions of classical and post classical China

Essential Question: How did the creation of a civil service based merit change the role and organization of government?

This activity is tagged with 6th grade Florida standards, but can be used in other grade levels.

Sources used and examined in this activity:

Source 1:

Painting highlighting component of the civil service exam

Source 2:

Image and description of Chinese civil service exam

Source 3:

Secondary Source Excerpt about the Civil Service Exam

Source 4:

Graph, “National Civil Service Exam” for modern China

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Help your students revise their information reports accurately with this Revision Checklist! Includes a column for students or teachers to tick, once all structural and contextual parts of the information report are revised. Use the child-friendly explanations and prompts to explain how and what to revise!

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✏️ Revision Checklist PDF - Informational Writing

✏️ Checklist covers the structure and content of informative writing

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This 3-page document goes along with "Turkeys" by Bailey White, which is in the Pearson 6th grade yellow textbook that my district uses. There are 7 questions about Main Idea on the front, and a paragraph response on the back that requires students to use details and evidence from the text in their answer. I have included an example paragraph to use as a model.

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Do you need resources to teach your students how to write a good quality information report? Then why not check out this Informational Writing UNIT BUNDLE! It comes with a complete set of instructional POWERPOINTS to help you teach all about factual texts! Use the ANCHOR CHARTS to help your students independently refer to key elements of information report writing throughout the unit of learning! Students will remain engaged with the various ACTIVITIES included in this bundle! Remember to use the assessment templates to record your students' progress as they learn the art of informing their reader on a topic!

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✏️ Information Report Writing Rubric

✏️ Informational Writing Conference Notes for 1 Student

✏️ Informational Writing Conference Notes for 3 Students

✏️ Informational Writing Conference Notes for 6 Students

✏️ Informational Writing Conference notes for 12 Students Boxed Template

✏️ Informational Writing Conference Notes for 30 Students

✏️ Informational Writing Sticky Note Observation Templates

✏️ Informational Writing Editing Symbols Poster

✏️ Poster on the Structure of Informational Writing

✏️ Informational Writing Language Features Poster

✏️ Superb Starters - Sentence Starters Poster for Informational Writing

✏️ Logical Linkers - Linking Words Poster for Informational Writing

✏️ List of Informational Writing Topics Poster

✏️ Informational Writing Revision Checklist

✏️ Informational Writing Mentor Text

✏️ Search Engine Questions Poster for Informational Writing

✏️ List of Websites for Research Poster for Informational Writing

✏️Sample Informational Writing Plan

✏️ 10 Researching Posters/ Info Sheets for Informational Writing

✏️ 6 Informational Writing Planning Templates

✏️ Search Engine Questions Poster for Informational Writing

✏️ 2 Informational Writing Interactive Notebooks

✏️11 Quick Writes - Writing Prompts to help students practice researching and information report writing

✏️ Informational Writing Fact or Opinion Cut & Paste Activity

✏️ Informational Writing Summarising Templates

✏️ Planning Informational Writing PowerPoint

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Enhance your students' understanding of Labor Day with this engaging and age-appropriate Labor Day Reading Comprehension resource, designed specifically for 3rd to 5th graders. This activity includes a carefully crafted passage that introduces students to the history and significance of Labor Day, followed by a variety of comprehension questions. The questions range from multiple choice to short answers, ensuring a thorough assessment of your student's reading skills.

With this resource, students will practice reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing as they explore key facts about Labor Day. The exercise also encourages students to reflect on their own understanding of the holiday, making the learning experience both meaningful and interactive.

Perfect for guided reading, independent work, or as a homework assignment, this resource includes a full answer key for easy grading. Save time on lesson planning while providing your students with a comprehensive understanding of this important holiday.

Here are the positive aspects of this exercise and why teachers will find it valuable:

• The exercise simplifies language and concepts, making it accessible and engaging for 3rd to 5th graders. This ensures that students can understand the material and stay motivated, which is crucial for effective learning.

• The combination of a passage, multiple-choice, and short-answer questions allows students to practice reading comprehension, critical thinking, and written expression. This well-rounded approach helps reinforce key skills across different areas of learning.

• Engagement and Reflection: By including a question that asks students to write about their knowledge and thoughts on Labor Day, the exercise encourages personal reflection. This can deepen their understanding of the holiday's significance and make the lesson more meaningful.

• The exercise is ready-made, saving teachers time in lesson planning. Its clear structure, complete with an answer key, allows for easy grading and ensures that teachers can quickly assess student understanding.

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• Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions I Multiple Choice & Short Answer

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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!

Do you need to assess your students' information report writing skills? Then look no further, use these Assessment Templates to accurately assess your students on their informative writing skills and development. Includes various templates to suit your teaching style!

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✏️ Informative Writing Rubric PDF (with border)

✏️ Informative Writing Rubric PDF (without border)

✏️ Informative Writing Conference Notes - 1 student (with border)

✏️ Informative Writing Conference Notes - 1 student (without border)

✏️ Informative Writing Conference Notes - Group of 3 (with border)

✏️ Informative Writing Conference Notes - Group of 3 (without border)

✏️ Informative Writing Conference Notes - Group of 6 (with border)

✏️ Informative Writing Conference Notes - Group of 6 (without border)

✏️ Informative Writing Conference Notes - Group of 30 (with border)

✏️ Informative Writing Conference Notes - Group of 30 (without border)

✏️ Informative Writing Observations - At a glance -Group of 12 (with border)

✏️ Informative Writing Observations - At a glance -Group of 12 (without border)

✏️ Informative Writing Observations Blue Sticky Notes (with border)

✏️ Informative Writing Observations Blue Sticky Notes (without border)

✏️ Informative Writing Observations Coloured Sticky Notes (with border)

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This comprehensive set of 3 Diwali reading comprehension passages with multiple choice questions offers a wealth of benefits to students in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades.

By immersing themselves in the vibrant traditions and global celebrations of Diwali, students will gain an enriching and informative exploration of this significant festival.

The passages include:

• The Story of Diwali: Students will delve into the ancient tales and legends that birthed this Festival of Lights, illuminating the moral and spiritual lessons at its heart. This will enhance their understanding of historical narratives and moral lessons.
• Diwali Traditions and Celebrations: Students will discover the diverse ways Diwali is celebrated across India, from the sparkling fireworks and intricate rangoli artworks to the joyous sharing of sweets. This will broaden their cultural awareness and appreciation for diversity.
• Diwali Around the World: Students will journey across continents to see how Diwali is celebrated globally, reflecting the universal themes of joy, community, and the triumph of light over darkness. This will foster a global perspective and understanding of common human values.

Each passage is accompanied by a set of answer keys for easy grading or self-assessment.

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This is a set of 4 Problem and Solution Nonfiction Passages with Graphic Organizers and Written Response Questions. It is designed for students in grade 4, 5 and 6 to help them improve their reading comprehension skills and learn how to identify the problem and solution in nonfiction texts.

The four nonfiction passages are on engaging topics, such as:

• The Flint Water Crisis
• Bullying in Schools
• The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
• Pedestrian Safety in New York City

Each passage is followed by a graphic organizer that helps students identify the main problem and solution in the text. The graphic organizers are designed to help students organize their thoughts and write a summary of the passage.

Written response questions are also included and are designed to help students demonstrate their understanding and apply their learning.

This product also includes answer keys so you can easily check your students’ work and provide feedback.
It can be used for;

-Independent reading

-Guided reading

-Homework

-Assessment

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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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Why Choose This Lesson?

-Interactive Learning: This Google Slides lesson is designed to be interactive, keeping students engaged and actively participating in their learning journey.

-Primary Sources: Dive deep into history with authentic primary sources, giving students a firsthand look at the abolitionist movement through letters, speeches, and documents.

-Rich Imagery: Vivid images and illustrations complement the text, helping students visualize the historical context and grasp the significance of the abolitionists’ efforts.

- Thought-Provoking Questions: Stimulate critical thinking and classroom discussion with carefully crafted questions that challenge students to analyze, interpret, and reflect on the material.

What’s included:

- A fully editable Google Slides presentation packed with primary sources, images, and engaging questions to enhance students' understanding of the abolitionist movement.

- Easy-to-follow slides that guide students through the key figures, events, and impact of the abolitionists.

- Interactive activities and discussion prompts that encourage students to connect historical events to modern-day issues.

- Students could also answer the questions directly on the slides if you want to make it a digital assignment. This is a great overview of the Abolitionist movement and students will examine the following topics:

-Frederick Douglass

-Harriet Beecher Stowe and Uncle Tom's Cabin

_-_The Underground Railroad

-John Brown

-Harpers Ferry

At the end of the lesson, students will use acrostic poems to synthesize what they learned during their investigation.

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Simile Passages with Comprehension and Rewrite Questions for Grades 5-7

Product Overview:
This product offers 20 engaging passages featuring similes and figurative language, Anchor Chart specifically designed for students in grades 5-7. Each passage includes three comprehension questions to deepen understanding and two rewrite prompts to encourage critical thinking and creative expression.

Benefits for Kids:

1. Enhanced Comprehension Skills: These passages help students improve reading comprehension by exploring figurative language and encouraging them to interpret similes within various contexts.
2. Increased Vocabulary and Creativity: Exposure to rich language and expressive comparisons expands students' vocabulary and enhances their descriptive language skills.
3. Improved Analytical Thinking: Comprehension and rewrite questions guide students to think critically, encouraging them to rephrase ideas creatively and articulate their own interpretations.
4. Engaging and Relatable Topics: Covering themes like home, friends, school, and science, these passages captivate students’ interests, making learning enjoyable and relevant.

Benefits for Teachers:

1. Ready-to-Use Resource: This product saves time with pre-made passages and targeted questions, allowing teachers to focus on facilitating learning rather than creating materials from scratch.
2. Flexible Application: Use these passages as part of daily reading exercises, group discussions, writing activities, or homework assignments.
3. Aligned with Curriculum Standards: The activities support key curriculum objectives, such as reading comprehension, critical analysis, and figurative language, making them ideal for classroom use and standardized test prep.
4. Adaptable for Different Learner Levels: Teachers can easily modify the comprehension questions or rewrite prompts for advanced or struggling readers, allowing for differentiated instruction.

How to Use This Product:

1. As a Daily Warm-Up Activity: Start each day with one passage to stimulate students' analytical skills. This can also lead to discussions about the different ways language creates meaning.
2. In Small Group or Pair Activities: Encourage students to work together to interpret and rewrite the passages, which promotes teamwork and deepens comprehension through peer discussion.
3. For Homework Assignments: Assign a passage and its accompanying questions for homework to reinforce skills practiced in class.
4. In Writing Practice: Use rewrite prompts to inspire students to craft their own descriptive sentences, allowing them to practice creating vivid imagery and explore figurative language creatively.

With this product, both teachers and students will find engaging, educational, and flexible resources to explore figurative language in meaningful ways.

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This resource includes three reading comprehension passages about the life cycle of salmon, along with questions to assess understanding. Ideal for science and reading lessons.

Contents:

1. Passage 1: The Journey Begins

• Overview of where adult salmon lay their eggs and the early stages of salmon development.
• Key terms: eggs, roe, alevins.

1. Passage 2: Growing Up

• Description of the fry and smolt stages, including feeding habits and migration.
• Key terms: fry, smolts, brackish waters.

1. Passage 3: The Ocean Adventure

• Explanation of the ocean phase of salmon, including feeding and the spawning process.
• Key terms: marine organisms, spawning.

Questions:

• Five comprehension questions for each passage to reinforce understanding and critical thinking skills.