Informational Texts
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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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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 -
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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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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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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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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 -
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 -
VIDEOS
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 -
BOOK GUIDES
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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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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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 -
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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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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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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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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 address a specific Common Core standard or…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureNonfiction LiteratureInformational Texts -
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Kennedy's Last Days Teacher's Guide
The reading, writing, and research activities in this teacher's guide for Kennedy's Last Days: The Assassination That…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureInformational TextsU.S. Presidents -
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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 nonfiction text Boundaries. The…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 the ecosystem. The Bat Scientists…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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The Elephant Scientist Discussion & Activity Guide with Common Core Connections
The Elephant Scientist traces scientist Caitlin O'Connell's careful research process that led to a ground-breaking…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 students' attention as they learn about…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 animals. The Tapir Scientist takes…Subjects:Informational TextsNonfiction LiteratureLiterature -
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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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Common Core Teacher's Guide to the Books of Bruce Goldstone
Explore mathematical concepts through the books of Bruce Goldstone: Great Estimations, Greater Estimations, That's a…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureInformational TextsMathematics
