Category: Informational Text
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$1.75Add to CartThis informational article will help students understand one of ‘taxes’ imposed upon the colonies by King George prior to the American Revolution. After reading, students will be questions to assess their comprehension of the material (1 multiple-choice question, 7 short answer questions and 2 short essay questions).
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This resource includes informational text (1 page) about the U.S. Constitution. It includes a brief history of the document, the basics of what it accomplishes and the intent behind it. The 2nd page includes 5 multiple choice questions. The 3rd includes 5 short answer questions. Answer Key provided.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 6.0
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This informational article will explain to students about the Cinco de Mayo holiday, when it is, why it is celebrated and who (where) it is observed. After reading, students will be asked several questions to assess reading comprehension and two short essay questions. These essay questions are designed to prompt creative writing.
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Help your students discover the true meaning behind the holiday with the Memorial Day Informational Text & Review from My Teaching Library! Perfect for a focused, project-based history lesson, this concise resource features an engaging informational text detailing the rich history of the holiday. Students will learn about its origins as “Decoration Day” in 1868 , its expansion after World War I, and the official name change in 1967.
The packet features a beautiful “You are not forgotten” American flag coloring element paired with a comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet. Students will answer seven key questions to reinforce historical facts —including government traditions at Arlington National Cemetery and the significance of flying the flag at half-mast —plus a thoughtful prompt to reflect on local community traditions. Complete with a full teacher answer key, this easy-to-use printout provides a meaningful way to honor the over one million heroes who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
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With this resource students will learn about and be tested on the life and accomplishments of Henry Ford.
Students will learn about:
– Where he was born
– What he built at the age of 15
– Where he worked as an engineer and when he built his first gasoline powered car
– What brought people to him willing to finance his new concept of manufacturing…and more!After reading, there are three worksheets for students to complete to help assess student comprehension.
– A “Who, What, When, Where, Why and How” worksheet
– A multiple-choice worksheet
– A short answer worksheetAnswer Keys provided.
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This is a resource designed to teach students about Louis Pasteur and his important contribution to science in germ theory, spontaneous generation, pasteurization and the rabies vaccine. After reading 2 pages of informational text, students will be asked 9 short answer questions to assess comprehension of the material. Answer key is provided.
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This informational article will teach students about a very important Christian holiday – Easter. After reading a one page article, students will have two worksheets to assess their reading comprehension and understanding of the material.
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This Informational Text resource has three parts: The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and The Bill of Rights. In each section, students will have one page of informational text and then 2 pages to assess understanding / comprehension through multiple choice and short answer questions. Answer Keys provided.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.7 – 8.8
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This resource, Informational Text: The Cornucopia – A Symbol of Thanksgiving, has been designed to help students develop comprehension skills, learn word part meanings (Language Arts), and build content area knowledge (History).
The cornucopia is a one of the most common symbol for the November holiday and yet why is that? How did it get its name? What Greek Myth is the basis for the cornucopia? What are the Latin roots of the word? Students will learn these things in just 1 page of informational text!
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This article will help students understand about the famous American pilot, Amelia Earhart. This product includes one page of informational text. After students read the text, there is a graphic organizer to complete and a short (7 question) multiple choice reading comprehension assessment.
This product can be a quick mini-lesson on the life of Earhart or the springboard to a more in-depth study. This product is recommended for 5th-6th graders based on the ARI (Automated Readability Index) of 6.80.
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This John Cabot resource is perfect for a quick World History lesson or a Language Arts lesson! Cabot’s was an Italian navigator and explorer. His 1497 discovery of the coast of North America under the commission of Henry VII of England is the earliest known European exploration of coastal North America since the Norse visits to Vinland in the eleventh century. Students will enjoy learning more about this explorer and how he too (like Columbus) thought he had sailed to the Far East!
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This informational article will inform students about the history behind and the symbolism of the Olympic rings. After reading one page of text, student comprehension will be assessed by answering 11 short answer questions. There is also a fun, creative project included.
Automated Readability Index: 6.2
Grade level: 10-11 yrs. olds (Fifth and Sixth graders) -
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An informational text to both inform students about the first Thanksgiving as well as assess there reading comprehension.
The text gives students a clear understanding of the history behind the holiday we call ‘Thanksgiving’ as well as how it is a story of struggle, hope and resilience. Students will learn that many people groups (including Native Americans and Europeans) celebrated with harvest festivals for thousands of years before the Pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock. They will learn why history records the Pilgrims’ event as the ‘first Thanksgiving’ and what it symbolized for the people. They’ll also learn that Sarah Hale (during the Civil War) petitioned for a national celebration and which president declared it a national holiday and why!
This resource includes:
- -2 pages of informational text (Key ideas: harvest festivals, celebration of success, hope and gratitude / Historical references: Plymouth festival with the pilgrims and the Wampanoag, Sarah Hale (and her petition for a national celebration of Thanksgiving) as well as President Lincoln.)
- -3 pages to assess reading comprehension (short answer and short essay)
- -Answer key
Flesch Reading Ease score: 70.5 (text scale)
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 7.9
Automated Readability Index: 9.1 -
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This Alamo Reading Comprehension will give students a good understanding of the historic battle and have students answer questions after reading the passage. Students will learn the following about the Alamo: What is it? Where is it? What happened there? What is it today?
Cross-curricular (Reading / History) – As students read for understanding they will be learning about an important landmark and event in U.S. History. After reading, students will answer multiple choice, short answer and short essay questions.
Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level: 4.9
Grade level: Fifth Grade -
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This informational article will teach students about the sand dollar. They will learn that the little round, coin-shaped shell found on the beach is actually part of a marine animal, related to sea urchins and sea stars. They will also learn how living sand dollars move, that they aren’t ‘white’, how and what they eat and much more. After reading, students will complete two worksheets (multiple choice and short answer) to assess their comprehension / understanding of the material. Answer Key is provided.
Automated Readability Index: 4.8
Grade level: 8-9 yrs. old (Fourth and Fifth graders)
Linsear Write Formula : 5.6
Grade level: Sixth Grade. -
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This informational text article is all about seals, where they live, their physical characteristics and about several different types of this cold-water mammal. After reading, students will complete a reading comprehension worksheet and (optional) write a story! Answer key provided.
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A great introductory lesson on Cell Theory for your Science students. The text will teach students about the contributions of scientists Robert Hooke, Matthias Schleiden, Theodor Schwann and Rudolf Virchow. It lists the 3 basics of Cell Theory as well as the 3 ‘modern’ ideas that have been added to Cell Theory.
This resource includes:
- Informational Text
- Assessment of student understanding (multiple choice and short essay)
- Answer Key
- BONUS: B/W and Color posters of animal and plant cells.
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