Nonfiction Reading Interactive Notebooks for Nonfiction Text - Common Core Aligned Grades 4-8 This reading interactive notebook is the nonfiction (informational text) companion for my TpT top seller Interactive Reading Literature Notebooks. This is the *original* Interactive Reading Notebooks for Informational Text! Over 32,000 copies sold! -------------------------------------------------------------- After learning about interactive notebooks two summers ago, I resolved to use this techniq

Includes Nonfiction Text Structure Passages! Close Reading Informational Text Passages for Interactive Notebooks This passage pack is full of text-marking lessons for active nonfiction reading. They focus on teaching and practicing identifying nonfiction text structure as well as identifying main ideas, transitions, and supporting details in paragraph and multi-paragraph passages. This product is the perfect extension to my Interactive Reading Notebooks: Informational Text, but can easily be

Teaching students how to annotate text is an integral part of the common core curriculum. This text annotation resource includes everything you need to teach your middle and high school students how to properly annotate informational text. There are two different files in the zipped download.- An editable, 23 slide PowerPoint- A PDF document with supplementary materials. The PowerPoints walk students step-by-step through the annotating process. It also includes a guided practice of President Abr

Argument, narrative, and informative essays are fun and easy to teach when you use strong mentor texts and a step-by-step process. These highly-rated writing units include everything you need, all in one place.Each writing resource is comprehensive and easy to use. The lessons at a glance pages are also included in an editable format for easy insertion into a digital plan-book.This is what awesome teachers like you have said about this resource: "Tons of resources that I go back to again and ag

Common Core Standards Graphic Organizers for Reading Notebooks Grades 6, 7, 8 - Use with Any Fiction & Informational Texts NEWLY UPDATED! This bundle of organizers has 50 new pages added! Total of 92 organizers, plus 10 bonus pages.EDITABLE ORGANIZERS HERE:Google Drive Literature Graphic Organizers (Common Core Aligned)**If you teach multiple grade levels, purchase the set for the highest grade level you teach. You do not need to purchase both the 6,7,8 and 9-10 packs. The 9-10 builds on th

This classroom-tested unit will take you and your students through the process of planning, drafting, revising, and polishing an argumentative (or persuasive) essay. The first few days are structured, whole-class lessons. After that, the class moves into a series of writer’s workshop days as students complete mini-lessons and work on developing their own essays.__________________________________________________________________________WHAT'S INSIDE_________________________________________________

The Middle Grades ELA Common Core Toolbox contains 77 learning activities aligned to the CCSS for grades 6-8. It includes printables that can be used multiple times throughout the year to address nearly all of the standards in reading literature and informational texts, and many of the speaking and listening, writing, and language standards. It also has two pages of writing prompts and warm-ups. The Standards Guide at the end details the CCSS that correspond to each printable. Three grade level

In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Phases of the Moon. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study moon phases, the moon's relationship to Earth, and more. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are J, L and N.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above gr

This digital download includes the following three resources:Figurative Language StoriesFigurative Language Stores, Set 2Informational Text Close Reading Passage PackPlease visit each product link above to view previews and other information about each included product.Please check out these other Bundle Palooza items!Interactive Notebook ELA Bundle of 5Seasonal/Holiday Bundle for Grades 4-8 Reading & ELAGrade Level Practice & Assess Bundle: GRADES 4-5Grade Level Practice & Assess Bu

With this resource, students will learn all about the Age of Exploration through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions11 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differentiated reading levels

Do you need an informative writing unit that includes multiple mentor texts and comes with the option of using a print version or an interactive Google version? Do you want an entire unit that's ready to go, so you don't have to scramble to piece it together? (Who has time for that? Right?)This expository essay unit includes EVERYTHING you need to teach informational writing. At-a-glance-instructions, writing prompts, step-by-step instructions, visuals, graphic organizers, and high-interest ment

This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. Why use the RACE strategy? This mnemonic device is especially helpful for struggling writers and students with disabilities, but it can also be a helpful scaffold for all stude

NON-FICTION INFORMATIONAL TEXTSClick here to see the Cheaper Mini September Unit5 STARS "The passages are engaging and high interest. The questions provide many opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of the text."- Marisol J. 5 STARS "I love the differentiated levels of the passages and how much information they cover for the month. I have changed grade every year and this is a great resource to have that I can still utilize for the upper grades. Great thinking questions.

Reading Comprehension SkillsHelp your students master 12 critical reading comprehension skills with this ULTIMATE BUNDLE of Reading Comprehension Mini-Units. Each 3-day mini-unit contains engaging, hands-on learning activities, guided notes, 6+ original reading comprehension passages, and ample opportunities for students to practice these important skills. You’ll love how each mini-unit is ready to print-and-teach. Your students will love practicing these skills in creative and fun ways.Great

In this fossils resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Fossils. It is differentiated for your gifted, high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. This fossil activity is written with third and fourth grade in mind. Guided reading levels are N, P, U, and Z.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written wel

In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the force. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study gravity, motion, and friction. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are J-N-P-T. (Bonus lowest level included!)$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade lev

**Grade 6 Version** Level BThe topics included in this huge worksheet packet are the same as in my Interactive Reading Informational Text Notebook. Scroll down for a list of lessons and topics.These worksheets are perfect for practicing informational text skills whether you use my interactive notebooks or not!Purchase the differentiation bundle here.For each of the 14 lessons, there is a 20-item practice, followed by a 20-item assessment. The items on the assessment are similar in content and in

Article of the Week Club, Grade 7 (7th Grade Nonfiction Articles + Activities)7th Grade Article of the Week Club is your solution for teaching ALL of the CCSS for Grade 7 Reading Informational Text! You’ll receive 25 nonfiction article + activity packs. This includes a pre-assessment, midterm, and final assessment for reading informational text standards. Your students will enjoy practicing all of the common core reading informational text standards with these high-interest informational text p

200-page NO-PREP 5-Week Unit BUNDLE of resources for teaching Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick. Everything need for a complete unit plan - freshly updated and Google Classroom-friendly. SAVE over 30% by purchasing the ENTIRE BUNDLE! *BEST-SELLER!* - Classroom-tested by over 3500 teachers - with over 450 5-Star ratings! Over 200 pages of ready-to-go materials for a 5-Week Unit!This resource is well worth the money to have a complete unit ready to go. This is my first time teaching this novel

This collection of worksheets and quizzes pairs perfectly with my Interactive Notebooks for Informational Text. These worksheets are perfect for practicing informational text skills whether you use my interactive notebooks or not! Scroll down for a list of lessons and topics! **Grades 7-8 Version** Level CPurchase the differentiation bundle here.For each of the 14 lessons, there is a 20-item practice, followed by a 20-item assessment. The items on the assessment are similar in content and in fo

With this resource, students will learn how seven children from around the world celebrate Christmas in different ways through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer or multiple-choice questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions7 readin

In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Sound Energy. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students. Integrate science content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading levels are M, O, and S.$Why should I purchase this passage set?$• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interested. I use my love of science to make p

Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle (Grades 5-12) A YEAR'S WORTH of activities: over 220 Common-Core aligned interactive reading foldable activities for secondary students. You do not have to use the Common Core State Standards to utilize this bundle! This download includes the following products:Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for ANY Novel or StoryInteractive Reading Notebook for Nonfiction Informational TextsInteractive Notebook Mini Books: Bundle of

With this resource, students will learn all about the United States becoming a world power through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions6 reading passages – (See topics below.)3 differentiate