8th Grade Informational Text Printables

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

The passage covers these essential topics:

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

It includes;

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

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

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

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Delve into the intriguing world of Krampus with this comprehensive ELA resource, designed specifically for upper middle school students. "Unraveling Krampus" presents a unique opportunity to explore this mythical figure through a literary lens, enhancing key reading and analysis skills.

What’s Inside:

• Five Engaging Articles on Krampus: Each article focuses on a different text structure – compare and contrast, description, problem and solution, cause and effect, and chronological order
• – providing a multifaceted view of Krampus' lore and cultural significance.
• Skill-Focused Comprehension Quizzes: After reading, students can apply their knowledge with quizzes targeting central ideas, author's purpose, inferences, summaries, and text-dependent questions.
• 15-Slide Google Slides Presentation: A visually engaging presentation to introduce or reinforce each literacy skill. These slides are interactive and tailored for upper middle school learners, perfect for both classroom and remote instruction.
• Targeted Skill Development: This resource is crafted to bolster students' abilities in identifying text structures, understanding authorial intent, drawing inferences, summarizing, and engaging with text-dependent analysis.
• Interactive Annotation and Reading Experience: Encourage active reading with annotation prompts, fostering deeper comprehension and critical thinking.

Benefits:

• Enhances Critical Thinking: Cultivates analytical skills essential for upper middle school ELA.
• Captivating Content: The mysterious and intriguing subject of Krampus keeps students engaged and curious.
• Facilitates Deeper Understanding: Helps students grasp complex concepts like text structure and author's purpose in an engaging context.
• Ready for Classroom Use: A complete, ready-to-use package that saves preparation time for busy educators.

Ideal For:

• Upper Middle School ELA Teachers
• Reading and Literacy Coaches
• Homeschool Educators
• Tutors Specializing in Advanced Literacy

Step into the captivating folklore of Krampus and transform your ELA lessons into an exciting and educational exploration. "Unraveling Krampus" not only offers a deep dive into a unique cultural phenomenon but also arms students with critical literacy skills. Add this rich, engaging resource to your educational toolkit and elevate your teaching approach today!

For lower level readers, try this resource: St. Nick: Informational Text Structures, Main Idea, Author's Purpose 5 text sets (TeachShare.com)

Do you want to teach your middle school students about Ecosystem Populations? These middle school science lesson plans were made for the MS-LS2-4 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS.

Lesson 1: Wetlands: Biological and Physical Components

Lesson 2: Beavers' role in the Wetlands

Lesson 3: Invasive Species in the Wetlands

Lesson 4: Changes in the Physical Components in Wetlands

Lesson 5: Using Other Sources to Obtain Evidence

Lesson 6: Writing a Claim

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There are readings, graphic organizers, essential vocabulary cards, and a rubric for writing a scientific claim.

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Looking for an engaging and informative reading comprehension activity on the topic of political systems in the USA and the UK? These reading passages are are designed to help students practice **skim reading, summarizing **and comparing.

They are perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at 7rd to 9th grade level. With low prep, just print and use. It contains 2 reading passages about the political systems in the States and the United Kingdom.

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 the 2 countries or to compare and contrast the system in the US or the UK with any other country.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

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

♥ 1 sheet with summaries (2 per page - students choose the best fitting summary)

♥ 2 Venn diagrams (USA vs UK and a universal one)

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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

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

Key Features:

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• Size 8.5 x 11 in

• 4 Pages

• Zip

• Multiple-choice questions

• Reading comprehension

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Use this Test Your Knowledge Challenge Activity for students to learn about world capitals. There are 30 statements and several extension activities in this resource. Could be used as independent work or small group work. Great for a Friday resource, before a vacation or for a substitute day.

If you would like a student version OR a resource in Word, please let me know and I would be happy to provide these for you.

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2. Women Trailblazers: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/WOMEN-Trailblazers-Test-your-Knowledge-Challenge-Activity-9195084

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5. Ireland and St. Patrick’s Day: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Ireland-and-St-Patricks-Day-Test-Your-Knowledge-Challenge-Activity-9196311

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This product includes vocabulary, notes, and review for students that are learning about the 2024 Solar Eclipse.

This product on solar eclipses covers the following: Students will learn what a solar eclipse is, the three main eclipses that will be covered include - total solar eclipse, partial solar eclipse, and annular eclipse and how they are different from one another, cosmic coincidences and how eclipses are unplanned, facts about the Sun and Moon and how the Sun is larger than the Moon and how it looks smaller when it is farther away, what happens to the sky during a solar eclipse, what should be worn during a solar eclipse - solar viewers, how it is never safe to look at the sun, how often solar eclipses happen, when the last total solar eclipse was in the United States, Europe, and Spain for comparison, a map that shows the last total solar eclipse that the United States experienced, and a map that shows where the total solar eclipse will cover on April 8th, 2024. A review that includes facts about the Sun, Moon, Earth, and planets is included in this product.

Throughout the product, students will answer comprehension questions, fill in the blank questions when provided with a key, multiple choice questions, and will label diagrams to ensure comprehension as they are learning about the types of eclipses and the planets.

At the end of this product, students will have the opportunity to draw a picture of a total solar eclipse and will label the sun, moon, and Earth.

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Steinbeck's THE PEARL brings fun to the English Classroom. 5 Content-Related PUZZLES to culminate your students' hard work on this unit. A Word Search, Crosswords, Letter Tiles, Matching, and Double Puzzle Puzzles with Answer Keys will make your classroom GREAT! These puzzles allow students to do a deep dive into this canonical piece for further comprehension. Check it out!

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If you need a one-pager that gives the definition, key words, graphic organizers, thinking questions, and writing frames for seven nonfiction text structures, this set is for you!

Text structures addressed:

• description
• compare / contrast
• cause / effect
• problem / solution
• sequence
• chronological order
• narrative nonfiction

Two sizes available: 8.5" X 14" (Legal Size Paper) for larger posters, 8.5" X 11" (Letter Size Paper) for personal copies, binders, and more!

Print in colorful tie-dye or in grayscale on your favorite papers.

Extra set in each size has editable THINK ABOUT and WRITE ABOUT sections, too!

This is the perfect reference resource for secondary reading classrooms, MTSS & RTI groups, study notebooks, and more!

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Enhance Reading Comprehension with our Informational Text Marking Handout!

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

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

Key Features:

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

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

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

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

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✨ English and Spanish versions included

Why Choose This Handout?

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

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

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

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

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

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A reading comprehension tasks which focuses on the role that chemicals in the brain play in wellbeing. Teens will be engaged in this informative text as the topic is relevant yet allows for the development of comprehension skills. Questions range from easy to hard and incorporates cognitive verbs from the Australian Curriculum. This encourages students to go beyond the retrieval and comprehension stages and into analysis and knowledge utilisation. Available as either a print or electronic task in Google Slides and Forms.

Unlock the dramatic history of the Bosnia and Kosovo breakup with this dynamic mini lesson, designed for students aged 12 and up. Perfect for history and social studies classes, this resource offers a comprehensive yet engaging exploration of the critical events and lasting impacts of these pivotal conflicts.

Topics Included:

• What Happened?: An overview of the key events leading to the breakup and conflicts in the region.

• How It Started: Explore the ethnic tensions and political changes that fueled the disintegration of Yugoslavia.

• Bosnia and Herzegovina: Learn about the war in Bosnia, its causes, and its devastating impact.

• Kosovo: Understand the conflict in Kosovo and how it shaped the region’s future.

• Impact on the Region: Examine how these conflicts changed the political and social landscape of the Balkans.

• Legacy of the Breakup: Discover the long-term effects of the breakup on peace, stability, and international relations.

• Fun Fact: A lighter element to keep students engaged and foster curiosity.

Teaching Time:

This resource is adaptable for various teaching schedules, suitable for a single, concise, class or an extended unit study, providing flexibility in how you explore the content with your students.

Benefits:

• Engaging Storytelling: Captivate students with compelling narratives that bring the complexities of the breakup to life.

• Historical Understanding: Provide in-depth knowledge of ethnic conflicts, international interventions, and the formation of new states.

• Critical Analysis: Encourage students to think critically about the causes and consequences of nationalism and political instability.

Preview Quote:

“The breakup of Yugoslavia and the conflicts in Bosnia and Kosovo led to significant loss of life, displacement of people, and widespread destruction.”

Additional Features:

• The historical context: Gain a broader understanding of the significance of these conflicts within global politics.

• Detailed accounts: Dive deep into the ethnic tensions and violence that tore apart the region.

• International interventions: Analyze how global powers and organizations played roles in mitigating the conflicts.

• Ongoing political impacts: Learn about the continuing effects of the breakup on the region’s political and social climate.

• Includes a free worksheet for interactive learning!

My Take:

This mini material is an essential tool for teachers looking to bring a nuanced perspective to the study of modern history. It’s packed with rich content, expertly organized to foster critical thinking and engage students in meaningful discussions about the complexities of ethnic conflict and international efforts for peace.

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• Ideal for Ages: students aged 12+

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Transform your history lessons with this comprehensive, engaging, and thought-provoking resource on the Bosnia and Kosovo breakup. Your students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of this pivotal moment in history.

The History of Fast Food is an engaging and comprehensive resource designed to educate upper middle and high school students about the origins, development, and cultural impact of the fast food industry. Through a detailed reading passage, thought-provoking questions, and note-taking sheets, this resource explores how fast food has evolved from ancient street vendors to modern global franchises.

Students will learn about the groundbreaking innovations of White Castle, the pioneering fast food chain, and McDonald’s transformation into a global icon under the leadership of Ray Kroc. The resource delves into the rise of other major fast food players like Burger King, KFC, and Taco Bell, as well as the industry's influence on society, from affordability and convenience to debates surrounding health and the environment.

INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:

• A well-researched reading passage on the history of fast food.
• 20 comprehension questions with a separate answer key.
• 10 Note-taking sheets for organized learning.

PERFECT FOR:

• Middle and high school history or social studies classes.
• Homeschool curriculums focused on economics or cultural studies.
• Cross-curricular lessons blending history, business, and health topics.
• Substitute lesson plans or independent student work assignments.

WHY CHOOSE THIS RESOURCE?

• Combines historical insight with cultural relevance.
• Professional, well-structured, and student-friendly design.
• Versatile use across subjects and learning environments.
• Encourages meaningful connections between past innovations and present-day challenges.
• Developed to meet the needs of educators and engage students effectively.

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• Ready-to-use, structured materials save preparation time.
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• Flexible for integration into various subjects such as history, economics, or sociology.
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• Engaging content that connects historical events to modern life.

• Develops critical reading and analytical skills.

• Encourages reflection on cultural, economic, and environmental issues.

• Fosters understanding of how industries shape societal trends.

• Prepares students for deeper discussions on innovation and globalization.

With this resource, teachers and homeschool parents can provide students with an insightful look at how fast food mirrors societal trends, technological advancements, and cultural shifts. The included note-taking sheets and assessment questions ensure that students engage with the material critically, sharpening their reading comprehension and analytical skills.

Whether used in history, economics, or cultural studies, The History of Fast Food offers a rich learning experience, fostering curiosity and discussion about the role of convenience and innovation in shaping modern lifestyles.

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Students love playing this "Vocabulary Match Game!" It is an easy and fun way to learn key vocabulary words. Students combine the vocabulary word with its matching definition using self-checking word cards. It can be played independently or in pairs. Help students review and practice their Science vocabulary. Included in this packet are:

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