This is a 3 page template addressing the common core reading standards for first grade informational text; integration of knowledge and ideas. The emphasis is on integrating illustrations with text, to identify key ideas. Students must also identify the author's purpose and reasoning. Students must further compare two texts on the same topic. Common Core: ELA: RI.1.7-9
This integrated unit contains informational text that describes Cozumel Island, Mexico, and its history. The text is followed by: math activities, solving multi-step word problems, reading comprehension questions about the text; language activities - vocabulary acquisition and use; and activities that address writing standards. (17 pages, color illustrations, plus 4 pgaes of answer keys)
Compare and Contrast a news article and a news video on the same topic. Planning form to use individually or with a group. ELA Standards Grade 4 RI6, Grade 4 RI5
This is a 3 page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for second grade informational text; integration of knowledge and ideas. The emphasis is on integrating illustrations, maps and diagrams with the text. Students must also identify the author's purpose and reasoning. Common Core: ELA: RI.2.7-9
This is a 3 page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for kindergarten informational text; integration of knowledge and ideas. The emphasis is on comprehension; integrating illustrations with text. Students must use illustrations to connect with text. They must also identify the author's reasoning. Common Core: ELA: RI.K.7-9
This is a 3 page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for third grade information text; integration of knowledge and ideas. The emphasis is on integrating illustrations, maps and diagrams with the key ideas of the text. Students must also connect information as cause/effect, compare/contrast or sequencing. Common Core: ELA: RI.3.7-9
This fun unit features the continued adventures of Melvin and Morris as they cruise the Caribbean and explore the port of Cozumel, Mexico. It includes three reading comprehension selections, each two pages in length. Each selection contains large color photos and is followed by a page of questions focused upon craft & structure and key ideas & details. Questions are: multiple choice, Venn Diagram, and short written responses. Two pages of answer keys are included. (11 pages)
This is a 3 page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for fourth grade informational text; integration of knowledge and ideas. The emphasis is on analysis of illustrations, timelines, charts, maps and diagrams and explaining how these deepen their understanding of the text. Students must also explain how the evidence presented strengthens ideas. Common Core: ELA: RI.4.7-9
This is a 3 page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for fifth grade information text; integration of knowledge and ideas. The emphasis is on using informational text to answer questions and solve problems. Student must also explain how the evidence presented strengthens ideas presented in the text. Students must further write a topic using several different texts. Common Core: ELA: RI.5.7-9
This packet consists of several graphic organizers that will help students explore the integration of knowledge and ideas of a fiction story, drama or poem. This packet is aligned with the Common Core Standards, RL 7, 8, 9 and with the close reading strategy.
This packet contains several graphic organizers that will help students explore the integration of knowledge and ideas of a fiction story, drama or poem. This packet is aligned with the Common Core Standards, RL 7, 8, 9 and with the close reading strategy. A teacher overview of the strategy is included.
Students are asked to integrate information presented by different sources and media. Students are asked to compare and contrast data they have researched on the same topic. Common Core- ELA - Reading for Informational Text - Integration of Knowledge and Ideas - Standards RI7 RI8 RI9
This fun unit features the continued adventures of Melvin and Morris as they cruise the Caribbean. It includes a realistic fiction selection, vocabulary, and math problem solving involving: fractions, ratios, currency exchange rates, rounding numbers, adding & subtracting decimals, multiplication with products to the millions place, reading and completing charts, and mixed operations. 13 pages including answer keys
Students are asked to compare and contrast a news article and video they have researched on the same topic. Common Core- ELA - Reading for Informational Text - Integration of Knowledge and Ideas - Standards RI7 RI8 RI9
Students can work alone or with a group using this planning document for comparing and contrasting text and media on the same topic. ELA Common Core- Integration of Knowledge and Ideas - Grade 4 - RI6, Grade 5 RI5
This 12 page packet includes templates for students to complete during the third reading of informational text. This packet is aligned with the Close Reading Strategy and the CC standards for Reading of Informational Text, Integration of Knowledge and Ideas for K-2. The packet also includes a page of teacher guidelines for the reading strategy.
Students dig deeper into character traits: Responsibility, Respect, Honesty, Empathy, Integrity. Students may complete each page separely as the trait is taught, to compile the booklet as the final project.
Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. This activity helps students compare and contrast animal subspecies. Based on the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series. Common Core- ELA - Reading for Informational Text -Integration of Knowledge and Ideas - Standards RI7 RI8 RI9
Paragraph and essay writing assignment for middle school, junior high and high school students. This activity helps students compare and contrast two amphibian species. One of many focused and fun creative writing offerings based on the Amphibians of the Animal Kingdom PowerPoint presentation found in the Living on Planet Earth Series. Common Core- ELA - Reading for Informational Text -Integration of Knowledge and Ideas - Standards RI7 RI8 RI9
This is a 2 page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for kindergarten literature; Integration of knowledge and ideas. This study should be used with a short story. This template can be used in its entirety or as individual pages.
This is a 4 page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for first grade literature; Integration of knowledge and ideas. This study should be used with a short story. This template can be used in its entirety or as individual pages.