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 Edition of The Omnivore's Dilemma by…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Digital Book Library from DK
Brush up on your knowledge on history and earth, life, and physical sciences with these beautifully illustrated, digital…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 the environment with a science picture…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Independent Reading Guide: Nonfiction
Use a teaching guide that helps students analyze the elements of nonfiction, their responses to the selection, and the…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World Educator's Guide
Eye to Eye: How Animals See the World by Steve Jenkins gives readers a close-up view of animal vision. Activities in…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureInformational Texts1930s -
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Eye Wonder: Invention
From the humble, but essential wheel to the space shuttle and beyond, in the home, in the air, or at the sea, this book…SubjectsReading and LiteratureInformational TextsInventions -
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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 developed them, and what they mean for you…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 in learning new vocabulary. For the game,…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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The Day the World Exploded Teacher's Guide
Study volcanoes and natural disasters with this teacher's guide to The Day the World Exploded: The Earthshaking…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureInformational TextsVolcanoes -
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Teacher's Guide to Books by Jason Chin
Jason Chin's books make complex scientific concepts accessible to young readers. This teacher's guide to Chin's…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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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 scientists like Dr. Kimberly Stewart…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Eyewitness: Explorer
Take a look at the often hazardous and perilous world of exploration from the lives and navigation techniques of the…SubjectsReading and LiteratureInformational TextsDiscovery and Exploration -
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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 extend students' learning about the history…Subjects:Informational TextsChildhood Obesity Awareness & PreventionNonfiction Literature -
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Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black Paratroopers Teacher's Guide
Courage Has No Color examines the experience of America's first black paratroopers during World War II. Discussion…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureInformational TextsAfrican-American History -
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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 daily life in ancient China. Use this…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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Eyewitness: Olympics
Get an exciting overview of the ancient games, the rebirth of the Olympics at the end of the 19th century, and a very…SubjectsReading and LiteratureInformational TextsOlympic Games -
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Eyewitness: Medieval Life
Eyewitness: Medieval Life gives the reader an in-depth look at life in both the town and country for the peasants as…SubjectsReading and LiteratureInformational TextsMiddle Ages -
ACTIVITIES
TinkerActive ELA Activity Lesson: Comprehension of Informational Texts (Grade 1)
Use this 8-page ELA activity from TinkerActive Workbooks to introduce your first-graders to informational texts while…Subjects:Reading ComprehensionInformational Texts -
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Your Non-Fiction Book
Students list 5 facts they know about the subject and 5 they hope to learn from reading the book.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 ideas, this teacher's guide to the…Subjects:Library ResourcesLiteratureInformational Texts -
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After Gandhi Teacher's Guide
Discuss the Indian Independence Movement and the challenging work of 15 activists with this literature guide for After…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureInformational TextsIndia -
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Buried Alive! Discussion Guide
Share the incredible story of how 33 Chilean miners survived living underground for months following the San José mine…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Built to Last Classroom Guide
In this classroom guide, you'll find a variety of cross-curricular activities, discussion points, and projects to enrich…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureInformational TextsHistoric Buildings and Sites -
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Activities for Castle: How it Works, My Readers: Level 4
Review castle vocabulary and research famous castles throughout history to further students' learning after reading…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts
