Informational Texts Resources
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Using The Omnivore's Dilemma in the Classroom
Use these classroom activities and discussion questions with the Young Readers…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Nonfiction Vocabulary Game
Use this interactive game with terms from a nonfiction text to engage students…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Digital Book Library from DK
Brush up on your knowledge on history and earth, life, and physical sciences…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Teacher's Guide
Full of exciting arts & crafts projects, games, writing prompts, and research…Subjects:Library ResourcesLiteratureInformational Texts -
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First Garden: The White House Garden and How It Grew Reader's Guide
Use this reader's guide for The First White House Garden and How It Grew to…Subjects:Informational TextsChildhood Obesity Awareness & PreventionNonfiction Literature -
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Your Non-Fiction Book
Students list 5 facts they know about the subject and 5 they hope to learn from…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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What is the Common Core? Videos & Resources for Teachers
These videos explain why the Common Core State Standards were created, who…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle Activity & Discussion Guide
Introduce students to the three types of dung beetles and their vital role in…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Teacher's Guide for Boundaries: How the Mason-Dixon Line Settled a Family Feud & Divided a Nation
Teach students about the origins and history of the Mason-Dixon line through the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Teacher's Guide to Books by Jason Chin
Jason Chin's books make complex scientific concepts accessible to young readers.…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Buried Alive! Discussion Guide
Share the incredible story of how 33 Chilean miners survived living underground…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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At Home in Her Tomb: Lady Dai and the Ancient Chinese Treasures of Mawangdui Discussion & Activity Guide
The remarkably preserved body of Lady Dai of Mawangdui provides many clues about…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Nonfiction and the Common Core: A Resource Guide to Using Informational Texts in the Classroom
The Common Core emphasizes informational texts. Whether you're looking to…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Independent Reading Guide: Nonfiction
Use a teaching guide that helps students analyze the elements of nonfiction,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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The Bat Scientists Common Core Discussion & Activity Guide
Bats are the second largest order of mammals, and they play a critical role in…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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The Elephant Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections
The Elephant Scientist traces scientist Caitlin O'Connell's careful research…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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The Tapir Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections
The tapir is South America's largest mammal and one of world's least understood…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Activities for Castle: How it Works, My Readers: Level 4
Review castle vocabulary and research famous castles throughout history to…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Frog Song Teacher's Guide
Introduce young readers to frogs and the boreal forest. This printable teacher's…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Kid Pickers: How to Turn Junk into Treasure Teacher's Guide
Appeal to kids' love for treasure-hunting and their natural curiosity with…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Sea Turtle Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections
Journey through history to learn how sea turtles came to be endangered, and what…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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The Snake Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections
The outstanding writing and photographs in The Snake Scientist will capture…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature