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This nonfiction reading comprehension worksheet is a fun, approachable way for students to practice identifying key ideas from nonfiction texts.

Teachers can use this general organizer template for main idea and details, pre-writing, word analysis, brain dumps, concept mapping, background knowledge collection, and more.

This social studies worksheet is a great way to encourage the next generation to understand the value and impact of voting while helping learners practice reading comprehension strategies.

Maximize what your students learn from reading nonfiction by having them fill out a KWL chart before and after reading.

We all want to learn new skills! This worksheet engages students in thinking about what they’d like to learn to do or make, all while learning about nonfiction texts.

In this language arts worksheet, students read a nonfiction text then represent what they read by creating a helpful chart.

Have students record questions on sticky notes as they are reading, then they'll compile them all on this helpful worksheet before tracking down and recording their answers.

Engage students in reading before they even start! Students prepare for reading a nonfiction text by looking at the pictures in the book and answering a series of questions that get them thinking about what they already know about the topic.

When reading nonfiction books, it’s important to understand the meaning of related vocabulary words. In this activity, students identify sentences that include key vocabulary. When they're done they'll hold the key to reading success!

It's fun to share interesting facts with others! Get the fun started with this top five list.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Sorting & Describing Books.

After students read informational books, have them share and connect their learning by filling out this handy concept map. When they're done, students will have a fun visual representation of what they've learned.

Procedural texts are a great way to engage students in reading nonfiction. This worksheet has students writing their own how-to texts.

This worksheet teaches students to locate key ideas, provide evidence, and make connections in nonfiction texts.

As students read informational books, encourage them to use sticky notes to record what they learn. Help them keep track of the information they learn with this helpful worksheet.

Teach kids the art of book recommendations with this fill-in-the-blank worksheet.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Topic.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Topic.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Sorting & Describing Books.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Sharing Facts from Nonfiction.

This worksheet helps students identify and make connections between key ideas in nonfiction readings.

This worksheet offers helpful preparation for students as they learn to become intentional, careful readers of nonfiction.

Help students get the most out of their reading with this super helpful question and answer tracker. Before students read nonfiction books, have them make a list of information they’d like to learn. As they read, have students track the information on thi

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Sharing Facts from Nonfiction.