9th Grade Informational Text Task Cards

This is the perfect ESL ELD lesson to teach your Newcomer ELL students about Informational Writing! You will get a reading passage, two sets of writing scaffolds for Entering and Emerging levels, tons of vocabulary, and a student writing checklist all in this one resource!

This resource includes:

1. A professional visual for the Informational genre with a checklist
2. 8 Google Doc pages of resources for Informational Reading, Writing, and Speaking
3. 3 Speaking prompts to get kids engaged in the topic of sharks and protecting wildlife
4. Pre Teach Vocabulary
5. A Shark text/infographic
6. Reading comprehension questions
7. Pre Writing Organizer
8. Writing scaffold/template for Entering students
9. Writing scaffold/template for Emerging students
10. Writing checklist for the Informational Genre

Looking for more Newcomer resources???

Try my Personal Narrative for Newcomers linked HERE! and my Newcomer Professional Development HERE!

Is your classroom ready for a cosmic adventure? Eclipse! Chasing the Shadow of the Sun is an informational passage that you can differentiate to meet your needs AND pull in the excitement of the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024!

Product Description:

This downloadable resource provides a comprehensive and engaging reading passage about total solar eclipses, specifically designed to target high-frequency informational English/Language Arts skills.

What's Included:

• Total Eclipse Informational Article | An engaging informational passage that explores the history and science behind total solar eclipses.

• Multiple Choice Mayhem! | Assess your students' comprehension with a variety of question formats (Questions are the same, regardless of format):

  • Traditional multiple choice questions
  • Interactive task cards (perfect for individual practice or centers!)
  • A self-grading Google Form for easy assessment and instant feedback

• Skills Assessed:

  • Mastering context clues
  • Identifying the author's purpose
  • Drawing conclusions and making inferences
  • Finding evidence within the text
  • Grasping key details and summarizing information
  • Evaluating and interpreting graphics

Bonus! A handy answer key is included for effortless grading.

Benefits:

• Cross-Curricular: Bring in real-world experiences while you reinforce and practice English/Language Arts skills.
• Differentiation Fun: Cater to various learning styles with the multiple question formats.
• Engaging Assessment: Move beyond traditional worksheets - make learning interactive and exciting!
• Time-Saving Efficiency: The self-grading Google Form provides instant feedback, freeing you up for more individualized instruction.

This resource is perfect for:

• ELAR classrooms (Ideal for grades 7-9)
• Independent reading activities
• Collaborative station activities
• Independent practice
• Test prep/skills review
• Homeschool enrichment

Spark a love of learning and ignite curiosity about the cosmos! Download today!