Homeschool Informational Text Resources

Standard Based Interactive Notebook: Enlightenment & Colonial Influence

By History Guru

Civics Interactive Notebook Geared toward the Civics EOC with EOC Practice Items Hooks, Processing, Engagement, EOC Practice, and Assessing Activities Processing and Assessing SS.7.C.1.1 - The Influence of the Enlightenment Recognize how Enlightenment ideas including Montesquieu’s view of separation of powers and John Locke’s theories related to natural law and how Locke’s social contract influenced the Founding Fathers. SS.7.C.1.2 - Influences on the Colonists' Views of Government Trace the impact that the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, and Thomas Paine’s Common Sense had on colonists’ views of government. Example: Essential Question: What were some of the key influences on the colonists’ views of government? Colonial Influences Formative Check Explain how the big ideas that emerged from the historical documents you read about in this lesson have been incorporated into the U.S. Constitution.

$6.00

Ukraine Scavenger Hunt - 2 Levels - PROCEEDS DONATED TO UNICEF UKRAINE

By FUNctional Academics Educator

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PROCEEDS FROM THIS PRODUCT WILL BE DONATED TO UNICEF UKRAINE!

Like many of you, the country of Ukraine and its people have been on my mind and heart daily. Saddened by what is taking place and feeling helpless I wished there was more I could do to help. Undoubtedly, you are also thinking about your students during time and looking for ways to address this current event with them in an age appropriate way.

This scavenger hunt is a fun way for students to learn fun and interesting facts about Ukraine while bringing attention to the country & culture. Students can work together to complete the scavenger hunt bringing unity to the classroom. Activity pages at the end give students the opportunity to reflect and even express their emotions.

This resource does not directly address the current climate or war in Ukraine. This resource was designed to teach about the beauty of Ukraine and its rich culture. I have found many students have been flooded with information and images of the war from different media source. This gives students insight to what Ukraine was like before the war.

Donation Details:

I have priced this resource at $5.00 and will donate 100% of the proceeds to UNICEF Ukraine. UNICEF is working in Ukraine to provide necessary resources, support and assistance to children and their families.

Follow along on Instagram where I will be posting the donations to see how much we can donate together!

This resource includes:

  • 20 Ukraine scavenger hunt fact cards

Level 1 – Multiple Choice

- 2 answer sheets with 10 questions each

- 1 follow up worksheet with 10 questions

Level 2 – Write in the Answer

- 2 answer sheets with 10 questions each

- 1 follow up worksheet with 10 questions

  • 3 different Ukraine flag activity pages
  • 1 Ukraine map activity
  • Total of 10 worksheets and 60 questions
  • Teacher guide
  • Teacher answer key

With this interactive scavenger hunt students will learn fun and interesting facts about Ukraine. For example: Did you know Ukraine used to be apart of another country? Or that Ukraine is about the same size as Texas? The scavenger hunt includes 20 fact cards and asks students to read the cards closely for information to fill in the answer

This scavenger hunt will still work broken into shorter segments for multiple lessons or a shorter activity.

This scavenger hunt also works well as a scoot game!

$5.00

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Bundle All Ages

By Three Little Homeschoolers

Get ready for your upcoming visit to the pumpkin patch with this field trip bundle! This bundle includes the Preschool & Kinder, Elementary, and Middle & High School Units. Includes reading passages and fun activities for before and after the field trip, as well as a trip reflection activity that can be used for any field trip.

All Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Units follow the same outline and the parent/teacher info sheet is the same for all three so that if you have children of several ages, you can seamlessly teach them together. Homeschooling parents and teachers taking multiple grades on the trip can easily combine the three units included in this bundle.

Includes:

  • Parent/Teacher information sheet that gives a quick run down of all the pumpkin patch information included in the unit

Pre-Trip Activities

  • Pumpkin Patch read aloud for younger students
  • Pumpkin Patch reading passage for older students
  • Pumpkin Life Cycle activity in full color and black & white
  • Pumpkin Life Cycle writing activity - tracing and writing version
  • History of Pumpkin read aloud for younger students
  • History of Pumpkin reading passage for older students
  • Three Sisters read aloud for younger students
  • Three Sisters reading passage for older students
  • Three Sisters writing activities for each level
  • Pumpkin Baking activities - comes with instructions, plus 4 recipes to chose from (these could also be done post-trip)
  • Pumpkin writing activity - tracing and writing version

Post-Trip Activities

  • Field Trip Log - for homeschoolers to track the year's field trips
  • Field Trip Reflection for each level
  • Home Again read aloud for younger students
  • Home Again reading passage for older students
  • Roasted Pumpkin Seeds baking instructions
  • Jack o' Lantern drawing activity for younger students
  • Time to Carve reading passage and activity for older students
  • Inside the Pumpkin drawing activity
  • Inside the Pumpkin labeling worksheet in two levels (cut & paste and labeling)
  • Additional resources sheet

The Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit is part of my Field Trip Unit Series. The series was created with homeschoolers in mind, but can be adapted to be used in a classroom as well. Field trips are a great way to supplement learning, but often homeschoolers don’t get any background information on the location of their field trip and want to enrich their experience by expanding the learning at home before and after the trip. These units help give information and fun activities before and after the field trip.

These units are available individually in PreK/Kinder, Elementary, and Middle & High School levels. Buying in this bundle saves you 20% off the individual prices

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - PreK Preschool and Kindergarten

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Elementary School

Pumpkin Patch Field Trip Unit - Middle School

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Basic Science Informational Text Reading Comprehension Passages

By Elementary divas

This super set of Basic Science Reading Comprehension passages are perfect for third and fifth grade students to practice and improve their reading and science skills. Each passage includes a set of three questions related to what students have read, these are open-ended format.

What is included:

25 Reading Comprehension Passages

25 KWL Sheets

1 Index Page

Basic Science Topics Included:

  1. Acceleration
  2. Chemical Reaction
  3. Electrical Circuits
  4. Electrical Current
  5. Electricity
  6. Electromagnetic Waves
  7. Energy
  8. Force
  9. Friction
  10. Gravity
  11. Heat Energy
  12. Kinetic Energy
  13. Light
  14. Liquid
  15. Gas
  16. Magnetism
  17. Matter
  18. Motion
  19. Newton’s Law
  20. Physics
  21. Potential Energy
  22. Renewable Energy
  23. Simple Machines
  24. Solid
  25. Sound

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  • Fall Main Idea and Supporting Details and Themed Organizers Central Idea
  • Sequence of events worksheets
  • Opinion Writing Worksheets
  • 384 CVC Words Pocket Chart SUPER Packet
  • Compare and Contrast worksheets, Picture Cards and Poster
  • CVC Middle Sound Words Pocket Chart
  • 57 Story Starters Picture Writing Prompts
  • Animal Habitat Research Writing MEGA Bundle

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US President Research Project and Poster Mega Pack

By Elementary divas

Are you looking for a print and go president biography writing assignment? This easy to use research pack will help your student research each president with important facts and write a detailed biography.

Support your student’s creativity when it comes to writing. This is a complete US Presidents research project. It is a simple way to guide and teach your child or students about all The United States Presidents in a fun and engaging way.

✨What is included✨

  • 45 President Research Biography Worksheets
  • 45 President Research writing papers (students will write and illustrate what they have learned about their research).
  • 45 Color Posters with a short excerpt about each president
  • 45 B&W Posters with a short excerpt about each president 
  • 2 KWL Chart (with and without lines)
  • 1 Rubric Page with notes section
  • 1 Pick your President Cover
  • 1 US Presidents List
  • 185 working pages total

*Please download the preview for a more detailed view.

✨Presidents Currently Included✨

  1. George Washington
  2. John Adams
  3. Thomas Jefferson
  4. James Madison
  5. James Monroe
  6. John Quincy Adams
  7. Andrew Jackson
  8. Martin Van Buren
  9. William Henry Harrison
  10. John Tyler
  11. James K. Polk
  12. Zachary Taylor
  13. Millard Fillmore
  14. Franklin Pierce
  15. James Buchanan
  16. Abraham Lincoln
  17. Andrew Johnson
  18. Ulysses S. Grant
  19. Rutherford B. Hayes
  20. James Garfield
  21. Chester A. Arthur
  22. Grover Cleveland
  23. Benjamin Harrison
  24. Grover Cleveland
  25. William McKinley
  26. Theodore Roosevelt
  27. William Howard Taft
  28. Woodrow Wilson
  29. Warren G. Harding
  30. Calvin Coolidge
  31. Herbert Hoover
  32. Franklin D. Roosevelt
  33. Harry S. Truman
  34. Dwight D. Eisenhower
  35. John F. Kennedy
  36. Lyndon B. Johnson
  37. Richard M. Nixon
  38. Gerald R. Ford
  39. James Carter
  40. Ronald Reagan
  41. George H. W. Bush
  42. William J. Clinton
  43. George W. Bush
  44. Barack Obama
  45. Donald Trump
  46. Joe Biden

It is our sincere hope that you can find this resource useful. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at any time.

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$5.00

Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook

By Kim Romero

If you are interested in my Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook you need to check this out!

My Common Core ELA Interactive Notebook Mega Bundle

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

My Common Core Reading Interactive Notebook comes with a step by step guide for each page and black/white printables.

Check out my Common Core Grammar Interactive Notebook

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$10.00
$8.00

Gr6/7 Climate Change - Five Perspectives (Video+Reading Materials+Lesson Ideas)

By Mark Holmes

Help your middle schoolers dive deep into the complexities of climate change with this engaging and thought-provoking resource!

"Climate Change: Five Perspectives" goes beyond basic facts, encouraging students to analyze diverse viewpoints and develop their critical thinking skills.

This comprehensive resource includes:

  • Five compelling letters, each written to the United: Each letter presents a unique perspective on climate change, written from the point of view of:

    • The Urgent Activist
    • The Cautious Skeptic
    • The Technological Optimist
    • The Economic Pragmatist
    • The Frontline Youth (a student living in Kiribati)
  • A companion AI video where the five letters are read aloud by their authors.

  • 12 Engaging Assignments: Designed to spark critical thinking and enhance literacy skills, these activities encourage students to:

    • Analyze author's craft, purpose, and structure.
    • Synthesize information and evaluate evidence.
    • Compare and contrast perspectives.
    • Develop their own informed opinions.
  • Alignment with Curriculum: This resource integrates with many Grade 6 literacy outcomes and climate change units. It was paritcularly aimed at the Alberta curriciulum.

Why This Resource Stands Out:

  • Promotes Critical Thinking: Students learn to analyze different viewpoints, evaluate evidence, and form their own conclusions.
  • Encourages Empathy and Global Awareness: By exploring diverse perspectives, students gain a deeper understanding of how climate change impacts people around the world.
  • Offers Flexibility: The resource can be adapted for individual work, small group activities, or whole-class discussions.
  • Saves You Time: The ready-to-use letters, video, and assignments make it easy to implement this resource in your classroom.

Spark meaningful conversations about climate change and empower your students to become informed, engaged global citizens!

Click here to purchase "Climate Change: Five Perspectives" and enhance your climate change unit today!

$7.95

Authors Purpose / Main Idea - 20 Non Fiction Texts, Worksheet & Slides - Set 1

By Mark Holmes

Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and understanding author's purpose. This resource is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking skills and become more effective readers by analyzing various elements of a text, such as word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas.

The package includes:

A detailed, 40-slide presentation covering:

  • The importance of understanding author's purpose
  • The three main types of author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain
  • How word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas contribute to author's purpose
  • Practical tips and strategies for identifying author's purpose in various texts
  • Two example passages with in-depth analysis of author's purpose, word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
  • Recap of key points and encouragement for students to practice their skills

20 carefully curated non-fiction texts from diverse genres, such as opinion pieces, advertisements, and informative essays, providing ample opportunities for students to apply their learning

Text Titles:

  • Bonjour! A Fun Guide to Speaking French
  • Cleopatra: The Last Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt
  • Dumplings: A Delicious Journey Around the World
  • Elon Musk: The Visionary Entrepreneur Shaping Our Future
  • Escape to Paradise: Discover the Magic of Tahiti
  • Felix Baumgartner: The Man Who Fell from the Edge of Space
  • From Runway to Sky: A Pilot's Step-by-Step Guide to Launching an Airbus A320
  • Lost in the Jungle: A Guide to Survival
  • Silk: The Luxurious Fabric with a Fascinating History
  • Taylor Swift: The Unstoppable Force in Pop Music
  • The Ballad of Mulan: A Tale of Bravery and Filial Piety
  • The Devastating Truth About Cigarettes: A Plea to Save Your Life
  • The Incredible Journey: A Child's Development from Birth to Graduation
  • The Incredible Story of Our Universe: A Journey Through Time and Space
  • The Plight of Mountain Gorillas in Gabon: A Call to Action
  • The Secret to Cockroach Success: Uncovering the Extraordinary Adaptability of These Resilient Insects
  • The Secret to Longevity: Why People Are Living Longer Than Ever Before
  • The Silk Route: A Journey from Kashgar to Beijing
  • The Web of Life: Why Biodiversity Matters
  • Vincent van Gogh: The Tortured Artist Who Changed the World

A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:

  1. Summarizing the main points
  2. Identifying the main idea and author's purpose
  3. Examining key writing techniques and their effects

By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of author's purpose and its significance in reading comprehension
  • Learn to identify and analyze the elements of a text that contribute to author's purpose
  • Develop critical thinking skills by examining word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas
  • Improve their ability to summarize and interpret various types of non-fiction texts
  • Become more confident and engaged readers, equipped with strategies for tackling complex texts

This resource is perfect for English Language Arts, Reading, or Writing classes, as well as for test preparation and literacy intervention programs. The slides and activities can be easily adapted to suit your classroom's needs and can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or independent practice.

Empower your students to become skilled, critical readers with this comprehensive lesson on author's purpose. Purchase now and unlock the key to improved reading comprehension!

$8.94

Authors Purpose / Main Idea - 20 Non Fiction Texts, Worksheet & Slides - Set 2

By Mark Holmes

Description

Elevate your students' reading comprehension skills with this comprehensive lesson on identifying and understanding author's purpose. This resource is designed to help students in grades 6-8 develop critical thinking skills and become more effective readers by analyzing various elements of a text, such as word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas.

The package includes:

A detailed, 40-slide presentation covering:

  • The importance of understanding author's purpose

  • The three main types of author's purpose: persuade, inform, and entertain

  • How word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas contribute to author's purpose

  • Practical tips and strategies for identifying author's purpose in various texts

  • Two example passages with in-depth analysis of author's purpose, word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas

  • Recap of key points and encouragement for students to practice their skills

20 carefully curated non-fiction texts from diverse genres, such as opinion pieces, advertisements, and informative essays, providing ample opportunities for students to apply their learning

A versatile worksheet that guides students through analyzing each text, focusing on:

  1. Summarizing the main points
  2. Identifying the main idea and author's purpose
  3. Examining key writing techniques and their effects

Text Titles:

Literary Nonfiction

  1. Biography of Malala Yousafzai - Explore the life of a young woman who stood up for education rights and won a Nobel Peace Prize.
  2. Emma Raducanu: A Rising Star Overcoming the Odds - An account focusing on the challenges and triumphs in youth sports.
  3. Personal Essay on Bullying - Reflections from someone who experienced bullying, discussing its impacts and lessons learned.
  4. Travel Writing about a Trip to the Amazon Rainforest - Descriptions and adventures in one of the world's most vital and diverse ecosystems.

Journalism

  1. News Article on Climate Change - Current events and scientific explanations regarding global climate shifts.
  2. Feature Story on Innovations in Technology - In-depth look at how technology is changing education.
  3. Investigative Reporting on Plastic Pollution - Uncovering the sources and solutions of plastic pollution in oceans.
  4. Opinion Piece on the Importance of Recycling - Persuasive arguments about why recycling should be a part of daily life.

Academic Writing

  1. Research Paper on Habitats of Endangered Species - Study and presentation of critical habitats that need protection.
  2. Case Study on the Impact of Video Games on Youth - Analysis of positive and negative effects of gaming.
  3. Review of a Science Documentary - Critical evaluation of a popular science documentary's content and presentation.

Practical Nonfiction

  1. How-to Guide on Starting a Community Garden - Step-by-step instructions for school-based or community garden projects.
  2. Self-help Book for Teens on Managing Stress - Practical advice and techniques for handling school and social stress.
  3. Instructions for cooking lasagne - From the history, to the ingredients, to the recipe and execution.

Creative Nonfiction

  1. Narrative Nonfiction on a Significant Historical Event - A compelling retelling of the moon landing, focusing on lesser-known facts and figures.
  2. Historical Account of the Civil Rights Movement - A blend of factual history and personal stories from the 1960s.
  3. True Crime Story about a Famous Art Heist - Examination of the theft, the investigation, and the impact on the art world.

Additional Engaging Topics

  1. Exploration of the Ancient Civilization of Egypt  - Delving into their culture, technology, and contributions to modern society.

  2. Science Behind Natural Disasters - Understanding earthquakes, hurricanes, and volcanoes through a scientific lens.

  3. The Evolution of Music from Classical to Modern Pop - Tracing how music has changed over the centuries and its influence on society.

By working through this lesson and completing the accompanying activities, your students will:

  • Gain a deep understanding of author's purpose and its significance in reading comprehension

  • Learn to identify and analyze the elements of a text that contribute to author's purpose

  • Develop critical thinking skills by examining word choice, writing techniques, and main ideas

  • Improve their ability to summarize and interpret various types of non-fiction texts

  • Become more confident and engaged readers, equipped with strategies for tackling complex texts

This resource is perfect for English Language Arts, Reading, or Writing classes, as well as for test preparation and literacy intervention programs. The slides and activities can be easily adapted to suit your classroom's needs and can be used for whole-class instruction, small-group work, or independent practice.

Empower your students to become skilled, critical readers with this comprehensive lesson on author's purpose. Purchase now and unlock the key to improved reading comprehension!

$8.94

Nonfiction Text Features Anchor Chart, Posters, Worksheets, Task Card Activities

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Nonfiction Text Features Anchor Charts, Posters, Task Cards, and Worksheets:

Teaching and learning about nonfiction text features can be FUN and ENGAGING!

This text features posters, printables, study sheets, and task cards product for 3rd-6th grade includes:

  • 26 text features posters in full color
  • small card-sized posters option (4 per page)
  • 1 printable that can accompany any nonfiction text
  • 1 non-fiction text features printable for table of contents
  • 1 printable for an index
  • 5 pages of study sheets that include all 24 text features (grayscale for printer friendliness)
  • 24 task cards (half-sheet task cards with pictures of various text features)
  • task card answer sheet and answer key

You will find posters for the following nonfiction text features:

  • bold print
  • bullets
  • caption
  • chart
  • close-up
  • cross-section
  • diagram
  • guide words
  • glossary
  • graph
  • heading
  • highlighted text
  • hyperlink
  • icons
  • illustration
  • index
  • italics
  • label
  • map
  • photograph
  • sidebar or text box
  • subheading
  • table
  • table of contents
  • timeline
  • title

This text features product is perfect for an introduction or a test review at the end of the school year.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no-prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

$8.75

Compare and Contrast Passages, Graphic Organizers, Worksheets, Anchor Charts

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Compare and Contrast Graphic Organizers, Passages, Worksheets, and Anchor Charts:

Students will compare and contrast nonfiction reading passages in a variety of ways. These no-prep worksheets and anchor charts requires students to compare known items, and nonfiction animal passages. There are also printable pages that ask students to research two objects and compare and contrast them.

Students will compare and contrast using Venn diagrams, lists, and complete sentences to assess their comprehension of comparing and contrasting. The variety of options makes this a go-to compare-and-contrast resource for your classroom.

Product contents are as follows:

  • Table of Contents
  • Two instructional pages that outline compare and contrast activities
  • Teacher notes (suggestions for using this product)
  • Six pages of simple compare and contrast pages using what the students already know (as well as Venn diagrams)
  • Four nonfiction reading passages about animals (each passage contains two paragraphs about two animals)
  • NOTE: This is the only part of the product that has an answer key, as answers will vary on the other pages.
  • Four pages that correspond with the nonfiction passages (created to be copied on the back side) that require students to use complete sentences to compare and contrast the animals
  • Four research pages using animals
  • One blank research page to let the student or teacher choose what they'd like to compare and contrast

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

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$5.25

Ivan The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla Activities

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Ivan The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla by Katherine Applegate is a narrative non-fiction picture book.

With various literacy activities and a flip book, this easy-to-use literature unit is common core aligned for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. It was born from its fiction counterpart, The One and Only Ivan.

This literature companion includes activities in the following areas:

  • Genre
  • Character, setting, plot
  • Sequencing
  • Opinion writing
  • Vocabulary
  • Compare and contrast
  • Letter writing
  • Research
  • Fact and opinion
  • Comprehension
  • Summarizing
  • Empathy

Answer Keys are included where necessary.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

Need more narrative nonfiction like Ivan The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla? Buy the BUNDLE instead!

  • NARRATIVE NONFICTION BUNDLE LITERATURE UNITS

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  • TUESDAY TUCKS ME IN: THE LOYAL BOND BETWEEN A SOLDIER AND HIS SERVICE DOG

Additional literature units can be found here:

  • LITERATURE UNITS
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Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Activities: Back to School Picture Book Lit Unit

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain Activities Lower Grades with Growth Mindset and STEM Activities:

Are you teaching your students about growth mindset? Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak is a perfect segue for teaching your students the power of growth mindset. Conceptually, these ideas are perfect for any level, but due to buyer requests, this literature unit was created for 1st-2nd graders in mind.

PLEASE NOTE: There is a unit created for 3rd-6th grade as well and can be found here:

YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (UPPER GRADE VERSION)

Infused with reflections, challenges (including a STEM challenge for creating slingshots using rubber bands), a mini-book about the brain, and opportunities to learn about growth mindset, your students are sure to learn and have a great deal of fun!

Your Fantastic Elastic Brain activities included:

  • Brainstorming ways to use elastics
  • Comparing and contrasting using a Venn diagram
  • Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
  • A rubber band challenge
  • Coloring parts of the Brain
  • Fantastic Elastic Brain bookmarks (in full color and black and white)
  • My Brain Mini-book
  • Slingshot STEM challenge
  • Growth Mindset Posters (5 posters in full color and in black and white)

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

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  • YOUR FANTASTIC ELASTIC BRAIN (FOR UPPER GRADES)
  • THE GIRL WHO NEVER MADE MISTAKES
  • BEAUTIFUL OOPS BY BARNEY SALTZBERG
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$5.25

Fact and Opinion Activities: Fact or Opinion Task Cards and Anchor Charts

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Fact and Opinion Worksheets, Task Cards, and Anchor Charts Activities:

Engage your students in learning about facts and opinions with these anchor sheets and task cards!

This fact or opinion product includes:

  • two instructional pages/anchor charts that follow the same half-sheet format as the task cards
  • 36 fact and opinion task cards with THREE distinct question types
  • an answer sheet and an answer key for the task cards.
  • 3 NO-PREP printable worksheets
  • answer sheets for the 3 worksheets

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biography Activities, Graphic Organizers, and MORE

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biography Nonfiction Text Activities: I Dissent Activities

This nonfiction text biography unit for Ruth Bader Ginsberg goes perfectly with the book, I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy (though you DON'T NEED ANY BOOKS to use this file) and includes various printable activities, graphic organizers, report templates, writing prompts, reflection pages, nonfiction text, as well as posters with Ruth Bader Ginsburg quotes.

A 10-page (half-sheet) mini-book comprised of nonfiction information, interesting facts, and reflection questions (please see preview) is perfect for students to make and read on their own or in literacy stations with a small group. It's also a great reference or research tool for them as they gather information about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

This file includes the following:

  • biography mini-book
  • graphic organizers
  • biography report template
  • RBG quotes posters
  • reflection questions
  • growth mindset connections
  • writing a friendly letter
  • creating a newspaper article

In addition, this product can be used with ANY picture book or chapter book about Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Some of my favorite books include:

  • I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The Case of R.B.G. vs Inequality by Jonah Winter
  • Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Superwomen Role Models) by Heather Moore Niver

Though the intended grade levels are 3rd, 4th, and 5th, this product canbe modified and used with other grade levels. The biography mini-book reading level is between 3rd-5th grade, so please understand that 2nd grade might struggle with the text if asked to read it independently. Likewise, a 6th grader may find that text to be easy.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

Please check out the preview and the thumbnails before purchasing, and allow me to answer any questions you might have!

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BIOGRAPHY PRODUCTS

GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES

CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

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Main Idea and Supporting Details Task Cards: Growth Mindset Themed Passages

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Main Idea Task Cards Passages & Images Differentiated: Growth Mindset

These differentiated main idea and details task cards were created for 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade students.

This file includes the following:

  • Two instructional pages (anchor charts for student reference)
  • 12 task cards with images
  • 12 task cards with NONFICTION reading passages related to GROWTH MINDSET concepts
  • An answer sheet using multiple choice
  • An open-ended answer sheet
  • An extension answer sheets where students create a title for each image or passage
  • Options in Google Slides™ and Google Forms™

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no-prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.

You may also be interested in other reading skills products, including teaching theme, context clues, point of view, making inferences, and MORE. Click HERE to take a look at these activities.

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Malala Yousafzai Mini Biography Unit and Activities: Nonfiction Biography Lesson

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Malala Yousafzai Activities: Nonfiction Biography Close Read Text Unit

This Malala Yousafzai activity pack can be used with ANY picture book or chapter book about Malala Yousafzai.

Some of my favorite books include:

  • For the Right to Learn: Malala Yousafzai’s Story by Rebecca Langston-George
  • Malala: Activist for Girls’ Education by Raphaële Frier
  • Malala Yousafzai: Warrior with Words by Karen Leggett Abouraya
  • Who is Malala Yousafzai? by Dinah Brown
  • Dear Malala, We Stand with You by Rosemary McCarney
  • Malala's Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai

This nonfiction text biography unit featuring Malala Yousafzai includes the following:

  • annotation symbols for close reading (color and black-and-white)
  • nonfiction reading passage (4 pages about Malala Yousafzai)
  • sample annotations for the reading passage (all 4 pages)
  • text-dependent questions with an answer key
  • reflection questions
  • character traits printable
  • writing prompts
  • growth mindset connections
  • graphic organizers
  • quotes posters (6 posters in color and black-and-white)

Other activities include writing a friendly letter and creating a newspaper article.

Though the intended grade levels are 3rd, 4th, and 5th, this product can be modified and used with other grade levels. The nonfiction reading passage is appropriate for 3rd-5th grade, so please understand that 2nd grade might struggle with the text if asked to read it independently. Likewise, a 6th grader may find that text to be easy.

NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!

This product includes a digital option (as well as the no prep printable option). The digital portion instructions appear at the end of the packet.

Please check out the preview and the thumbnails before purchasing, and allow me to answer any questions you might have!

You may also be interested in these Language Arts products:

  • BIOGRAPHY PRODUCTS
  • GROWTH MINDSET ACTIVITIES
  • CHARACTER TRAITS PRODUCTS

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Influential Athlete Research Activities for Brad Meltzer "I AM" Biography Series

By Kirsten's Kaboodle

Brad Meltzer has created an incredible series of "I am" biography books for young people. This bundled product includes 3 individual literature companions for his series titled Ordinary People Change the World. These literature companions are the perfect way to provide literature skills, research, and teach growth mindset all in one day. By using this influential athletes bundle your students can learn about important athletes and complete research activities in a fun and engaging way.

Due to the importance of the messages embedded in these stories, I've created these activities for 2nd-4th graders (as opposed to early primary grades). These "I am" biography books provide a fabulous segue for discussions about how ordinary people can change the world. With a growth mindset component in each product, your students can also have discussions about how these influential people exhibited a growth mindset. In addition, these books also provide a perfect platform for reviewing grade level language arts skills.

Please click on the individual products below to see a detailed list of what is included in each unit. Each product does contain a biographical sketch, comprehension questions, skills practice pages, writing prompts, and an additional (and unique) fun activity or craft that coincides with the book.

In this Brad Meltzer literature companion famous explorers bundle, you will find the following products:

  • I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER

  • I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER

  • I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER

Here is a list of the Literature Units available in the "I AM" biography series by Brad Meltzer!

  • I AM JACKIE ROBINSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HELEN KELLER BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LUCILLE BALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM AMELIA EARHART BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ABRAHAM LINCOLN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ALBERT EINSTEIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ROSA PARKS BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JANE GOODALL BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GEORGE WASHINGTON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM JIM HENSON BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SACAGAWEA BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM GANDHI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM HARRIET TUBMAN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM SONIA SOTOMAYOR BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM NEIL ARMSTRONG BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BILLIE JEAN KING BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM WALT DISNEY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MARIE CURIE BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM ANNE FRANK BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM FRIDA KAHLO BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM OPRAH WINFREY BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MALALA YOUSAFZAI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI BY BRAD MELTZER
  • I AM MUHAMMAD ALI BY BRAD MELTZER

Many of these books brought tears to my eyes on one page and had me laughing on the next page. If you are debating about purchasing this set of books for your classroom, I can assure that you won't be disappointed. They quickly found a front row spot in my classroom (and my own children adore them as well)!

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Kirsten has 18 years of experience in elementary education. She has been a homeroom teacher for first grade, third grade, and fourth grade, as well as ESL. She has also been a school counselor for grades PK-6, an ESL pullout teacher for K-6, and a Reading Recovery Teacher. She received her Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and psychology from The University of Iowa and a Master’s of Education in school counseling from Sam Houston State University. She believes that students make the most progress when they are engaged in their hearts as well as their minds. Her resources offer relevant, rigorous, engaging content that nurtures the whole child.

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Media Literacy and Healthy Eating Bundle: Workbook & Editable Teaching Slides

By Michellecurtis

Equip your students with essential skills using our comprehensive bundle: "Healthy Living Workbook," "Media Affecting Food Choice Teaching Slides," and "Advertisements and Fake News: Media Literacy Teaching Slides." This bundle provides a thorough, engaging curriculum aligned with the Ontario Health and Media Literacy Standards.

Product Features:

Healthy Living Workbook:

  • In-Depth Lessons: Covers balanced nutrition, food labels, media influence, and critical thinking about food choices.
  • Interactive Projects: Four lessons culminating in a project that showcases student understanding.

Media Affecting Food Choice Teaching Slides:

  • Dynamic Content: 50 interactive slides with videos, activities, and detailed information on media's impact on food choices.
  • Critical Analysis: Students learn to evaluate advertising and societal influences on dietary habits.

Advertisements and Fake News: Media Literacy Teaching Slides:

  • Empower Critical Thinkers: 25 fully editable slides that delve into advertising techniques and fake news.
  • Interactive Learning: Engaging real-world examples, critical thinking questions, and interactive activities.

Why Buy This Bundle?

  • Comprehensive Coverage: A holistic approach to healthy eating and media literacy.
  • Versatile Use: Resources can be used independently, offering flexibility in lesson planning.
  • Enhanced Learning: Engaging, varied content ensures thorough understanding.
  • Curriculum Alignment: Adheres to Ontario curriculum standards, ensuring educational integrity.

Educational Objectives:

  • Critical Media Literacy: Equip students with skills to analyze media messages and make informed choices.
  • Informed Decision-Making: Understand the impact of media, advertising, and cultural influences on food choices.
  • Communication Skills: Develop digital and oral communication skills for advocating healthy living and media literacy.

Invest in this powerful educational bundle to provide your students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate media influences and make informed food choices. Engage your classroom with interactive and comprehensive materials that promote lifelong healthy eating habits and critical media literacy. Perfect for teachers looking to align with Ontario's Health and Media Literacy curriculum standards.

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Back to School Science Reading Comprehension | First Day of School Activities

By The Teaching Resources Company

Back to School Earth & Space Science Reading Comprehension Passages : Discover the wonders of our universe with these printable worksheets for Grade 3 to Grade 5 Science teachers, covering topics from planets to weather systems. Enhance your students' learning experience and spark their curiosity in the fascinating world of Earth and space sciences.

Earth & Space Science worksheets are an essential tool for teachers looking to engage their students in the fascinating world of science. These comprehensive and well-structured resources cover a wide range of topics, from the solar system and celestial bodies to the Earth's atmosphere and geological processes. By incorporating these worksheets into their lesson plans, teachers can provide students with a solid foundation in Earth & Space Science, while also fostering a love for learning and a deeper understanding of the natural world. With a variety of grade-appropriate activities, exercises, and assessments, Earth & Space Science worksheets are the perfect addition to any science curriculum, ensuring that students of all ages and abilities can explore the wonders of our planet and the cosmos beyond.

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