This 10 page packet includes templates for students to complete during the second reading of informational text. This packet is aligned with the Close Reading Strategy and the Common Core Stadards for Reading of Informational Text, Craft and Structure for K-2. The packet also includes a page of teacher guidelines for the reading strategy.
This 14 page packet includes templates for students to complete during the first reading of informational text. This packet is aligned with the Close Reading Strategy and the Common Core standards for Reading of Informational Text grades 3-5. The packet also includes a page of teacher guidelines for the strategy.
This 14 page packet includes templates for students to complete during the second reading of informational text. This packet is aligned with the Close Reading Strategy and the CC standards for Reading of Informational Text for grades 3-5. The packet also includes a page of teacher guidelines for the reading strategy.
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 Common Core Standards for Reading of Informational Text for grades 3-5. The packet also includes teacher guidelines for the reading strategy.
Updated: One page biography of Olympic Gold Medal swimmer, Michael Phelps, with multiple choice and short answer questions.
Common Core: Reading Informational Text: RI.5.2, RI 5.5, RI.5.6, RI.5.1, RI.5.4
Informational page about the monarch butterfly. Have the students answer questions and draw a picture independently.
This is a three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for kindergarten informational text; Key ideas and Details. The emphasis is on understanding topic, main ideas and key details. Common Core: ELA: RI.K.1-3
This is a three page comprehension template addressing the common core reading standards for second grade informational text; Key ideas and Details. The emphasis is on key details and questioning. Students are to ask who, what, where, when why and how questions. Students are also asked to link important steps, events or ideas from the text and to compare/contrast them. Common Core: ELA: RI.2.1-3
This is a 3 page template addressing the common core reading standards for fourth grade informational text; craft and structure. The emphasis is on identifying structures such as chronology, comparisons, cause/effect or problem/solution. Common Core: ELA: RI.4.4-6
This activity is designed to help students locate and understand the main idea in an informational text. A series of questions guides the students through the process and gives opportunities for critical thinking and true understanding of the main idea. CC: ELA: RI.4.2
This rubric is aligned with the Common Core Writing Standards; Informative/Explanatory writing for grade 3. Use this with any of your writing assignments and assessments.
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
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 biography is full of facts about Alexander Graham Bell's life and achievements. Perfect for addressing the common core standards for informational text. Common Core: RL.4 and RL.5
Reading comprehension about the sport of tennis.
Common Core: Informational Text: Key Ideas and Details RI5.3/RI6.3; Craft and Structure: RI5.5/RI6.5
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
This worksheet focuses on forest animals like, the owl. Opportunity to answer questions and draw pictures independently.
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 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