Description
This bundle of nonfiction passages and activities is perfect for reluctant readers in 8th and 9th grade! These readings were originally created as part of Burnbridge Breakouts, a series of reading intervention escape games, but can be used as stand-alone activities in any order. This resource includes a wide variety of activities for close reading, vocabulary, creative writing, research, discussion, and test prep. (grades 8-9)
The Passages:
“Abandoned Places” – vocabulary, creative writing from nonfiction
“Double Trouble: The Fascination with Twins” – multiple-choice questions
“Off-Track: Train Heists and Outlaws” – creative writing from nonfiction
“Demystifying Fear” – vocabulary
“Lizard Make-up Tutorial” – procedural writing
“Dying Around the World” – multiple-choice questions, critical thinking prompts
“Codes and Codebreakers” – creative writing from nonfiction, procedural text
“The Rise of Skateboarding” – includes QR codes for further research & discussion
“Dr. Daniel Hale Williams” – biography
“Careers in Video Games” – Close reading of profiles, assessing skills
What You Get:
1. Nonfiction readings on a range of topics – each is approx. 750-1000 words, written for 8th & 9th graders
2. Accompanying activities: vocabulary in context, creative writing, multiple-choice questions for test prep, discussion and research prompts, and more. The activities vary for each reading.
3. Scaffolded brainstorming and ideas for differentiation
5. Teacher’s Guides
About Your Resource:
Your resource contains PDFs of all materials so that you can print-and-go. This resource is not editable.
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