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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Understanding Informational Text Structures - Identifying Patterns and Features

Understanding Informational Text Structures - Identifying Patterns and Features

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Understanding Informational Text Structures - Identifying Patterns and Features

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Analyze the characteristics and organizational patterns of informational texts, focusing on structures such as description, sequence, and compare and contrast. Enhance the ability to identify text structures, leading to improved skills in comprehension and analysis.

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5th Grade - 6th Grade

Text Structures - Informational Text Composition - Reading Comprehension

Text Structures - Informational Text Composition - Reading Comprehension

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Text Structures - Informational Text Composition - Reading Comprehension

5th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Explore various informational text structures, including sequence, compare and contrast, cause and effect, description, and problem and solution. Enhance skills in identifying and differentiating these structures to improve reading comprehension and analytical abilities.

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Kindergarten - 12th Grade

Summarizing Informational Text - Main Ideas & Supporting Details

Summarizing Informational Text - Main Ideas & Supporting Details

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Summarizing Informational Text - Main Ideas & Supporting Details

Kindergarten - 12th Grade

English

Mastering the ability to identify main ideas and supporting details in informational texts enhances comprehension and critical thinking. Learners develop the essential skills needed to effectively summarize complex texts, optimizing their understanding and analytical capabilities.

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3rd Grade - 4th Grade

Understanding Scientific and Technical Texts - Structures & Concepts

Understanding Scientific and Technical Texts - Structures & Concepts

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Understanding Scientific and Technical Texts - Structures & Concepts

3rd Grade - 4th Grade

English

Focus on understanding the essential components of scientific and technical texts, emphasizing their structures, examples, and unique characteristics. Develop the ability to recognize and analyze various text structures, thereby enhancing comprehension and application skills in reading and writing scientific material.

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3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Understanding Text Features - Non-Fiction Genres - Text Features Review

Understanding Text Features - Non-Fiction Genres - Text Features Review

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Understanding Text Features - Non-Fiction Genres - Text Features Review

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

English

Explore the study of non-fiction genres and text features by focusing on understanding and identifying elements such as bold and italicized words, captions, diagrams, and text classifications. Improve comprehension by recognizing key text features and distinguishing between genres like biographies and informational texts.

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3rd Grade - 4th Grade

Cause & Effect Analysis - Understanding Informational Texts

Cause & Effect Analysis - Understanding Informational Texts

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Cause & Effect Analysis - Understanding Informational Texts

3rd Grade - 4th Grade

English

Explore cause and effect relationships in informational texts, providing students with foundational analytical skills. By the end of the unit, learners will identify causal links and articulate their effects, thereby enhancing reading comprehension and critical thinking abilities.

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5th Grade - 8th Grade

Research Simulation Task - Types of Tasks on LEAP 2025 - LEAP 2025

Research Simulation Task - Types of Tasks on LEAP 2025 - LEAP 2025

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Research Simulation Task - Types of Tasks on LEAP 2025 - LEAP 2025

5th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Focus on building skills in analyzing texts and developing written responses through multiple-choice questions and essay components. Key areas include Research Simulation Tasks, where learners analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources. Literary Analysis involves interpreting themes, character development, and authorial intent in various texts. Narrative Writing emphasizes creating coherent stories with well-structured plots, descriptive details, and relatable characters. Learners will enhance comprehension and response evaluation through engaging with these components.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Summarizing Techniques - Fiction Texts - Reading Comprehension Skills

Summarizing Techniques - Fiction Texts - Reading Comprehension Skills

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Summarizing Techniques - Fiction Texts - Reading Comprehension Skills

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Explores effective strategies for summarizing fiction texts by focusing on identifying main ideas and essential details. Develop skills to differentiate between summarizing and retelling, and apply techniques like SWBST for effective summarization.

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4th Grade - 5th Grade

Summarizing - Informational Texts - English Language Skills

Summarizing - Informational Texts - English Language Skills

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Summarizing - Informational Texts - English Language Skills

4th Grade - 5th Grade

English

Focusing on enhancing students' abilities to summarize informational texts, this educational approach cultivates the essential skill of understanding and analyzing reading material. Learners will develop competency in identifying main ideas, key details, and themes, equipping them with necessary tools for academic success in comprehending complex texts.

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4th Grade - 5th Grade

Informational Text Analysis - Features & Structures - Understanding Nonfiction

Informational Text Analysis - Features & Structures - Understanding Nonfiction

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Informational Text Analysis - Features & Structures - Understanding Nonfiction

4th Grade - 5th Grade

English

Identify and understand the features and structures of informational texts. Distinguish fiction from nonfiction and enhance skills in recognizing textual elements to improve comprehension and navigation of nonfiction literature.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Comparative Analysis - Connections Across Texts

Comparative Analysis - Connections Across Texts

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Comparative Analysis - Connections Across Texts

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Explore the skill of comparing and contrasting through engaging content that connects diverse texts and the intriguing history of pizza. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills, gain insights into text interpretation, and apply these strategies to enhance comprehension.

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1st Grade - 5th Grade

Understanding Text Structure - Sequence - Informational Text

Understanding Text Structure - Sequence - Informational Text

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Understanding Text Structure - Sequence - Informational Text

1st Grade - 5th Grade

English

Explore the essentials of informational text structures with a focus on sequence to enhance learners' understanding of how authors organize their ideas. Students will improve their ability to identify sequence markers and deepen their comprehension of text organization.

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4th Grade - 5th Grade

Understanding Literary Genres - Exploring Book Categories - Introduction to Literature

Understanding Literary Genres - Exploring Book Categories - Introduction to Literature

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Understanding Literary Genres - Exploring Book Categories - Introduction to Literature

4th Grade - 5th Grade

English

Students will explore various literary genres, including fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction, enhancing their skills in identifying and differentiating these genres. This knowledge will improve their ability to select and recommend books based on personal preferences and thematic elements.

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5th Grade - 6th Grade

Understanding Non-Fiction - Exploring Text Structures and Genres

Understanding Non-Fiction - Exploring Text Structures and Genres

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Understanding Non-Fiction - Exploring Text Structures and Genres

5th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Explore the realm of non-fiction by examining its diverse genres, including biographies and informational writing. Study various text structures such as cause and effect to enhance the ability to distinguish between fiction and non-fiction. Gain a deeper understanding of how non-fiction effectively conveys real-world information, improving comprehension and analytical skills.

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2nd Grade - 4th Grade

Diagram Interpretation - Visual Data Presentation - Text Features

Diagram Interpretation - Visual Data Presentation - Text Features

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Diagram Interpretation - Visual Data Presentation - Text Features

2nd Grade - 4th Grade

English

Utilize diagrams and visual data presentations to develop a deep understanding of text features. Gain the ability to identify and interpret various diagrammatic representations, thereby enhancing comprehension and analytical skills.

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4th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Text Structures - Identifying Patterns - Reading Comprehension

Understanding Text Structures - Identifying Patterns - Reading Comprehension

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Understanding Text Structures - Identifying Patterns - Reading Comprehension

4th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Investigate how authors structure information in text to enhance comprehension and analytical skills. Learners will identify various organizational patterns and apply these insights to improve reading proficiency.

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3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Identify Text Structures - Understanding and Analyzing Texts - Reading Comprehension

Identify Text Structures - Understanding and Analyzing Texts - Reading Comprehension

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Identify Text Structures - Understanding and Analyzing Texts - Reading Comprehension

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Education, English

Focus on exploring various text structures to enhance reading comprehension and analytical skills. Learners will identify and analyze how texts are organized, improving their ability to interpret and engage with diverse reading materials.

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3rd Grade - 5th Grade

Argument Analysis - Claim & Reasoning - Argumentative Text

Argument Analysis - Claim & Reasoning - Argumentative Text

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Argument Analysis - Claim & Reasoning - Argumentative Text

3rd Grade - 5th Grade

English

Examine the elements and structure of argumentative texts by focusing on claims and reasoning. Develop the ability to identify and evaluate arguments effectively, thereby enhancing critical thinking and comprehension skills.

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4th Grade

Identifying Cause and Effect - Understanding Historical Texts - Historical Exploration

Identifying Cause and Effect - Understanding Historical Texts - Historical Exploration

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Identifying Cause and Effect - Understanding Historical Texts - Historical Exploration

4th Grade

English

Examine the cause and effect relationships in historical texts, focusing on significant events and their enduring impacts. Through engaging with these texts, learners enhance their analytical skills and gain a deeper understanding of historical events that have shaped the world.

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5th Grade - 6th Grade

Text Features - Understanding and Identifying Features in Nonfiction

Text Features - Understanding and Identifying Features in Nonfiction

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Text Features - Understanding and Identifying Features in Nonfiction

5th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Develop skills in identifying and analyzing key text features such as headings, subheadings, and captions. Improve understanding and interpretation of written content in informational and nonfiction texts.

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