by ESL Lifeline
5th - 8th Grade
Level up your students' reading comprehension with the jam-packed ELA Text Structure Reading Passages Bundle! This is a FREE SAMPLER of the Text Structure Bundle featuring sequencing, cause and effect, problem and solution, compare and contrast, and description. The sampler gives you one sample passage with a matching task card from each resource!
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KEY FEATURES from the BUNDLE
✅ Ready-to-Use Passages and Activities: The bundle includes everything you need to get started – 200 short, engaging passages with a variety of question formats to target different text structures. The sampler gives you 3 of each.
✅ PowerPoint Presentations & Slides: To enhance the learning, this bundle equips teachers with the tools to teach each text structure on advanced PowerPoint Presentations. Simply open each on in Microsoft PowerPoint and begin teaching; they are ready-to-use! Not included in the sampler.
✅ Multiple Delivery Options: All 5 resources allow you to choose from task cards, a student booklet with answer spaces, a Google Slides® online version, or a pre-keyed PowerPoint presentation for whole-class instruction. Only available upon purchase of the full resources.
✅ Differentiation Made Easy: All 5 resources come with task cards! The format allows for easy differentiation to cater to individual student needs. The sampler gives you 3 of each.
✅ Teacher-Friendly Support: A comprehensive teacher's guide for each text structure provides clear instructions and answer keys for all passages. Not included in the sampler.
Text Structures Included in the Bundle:
- Sequencing: Master the order of events with passages that challenge students to identify and understand chronology using signal words like "first," "next," and "then."
- Cause and Effect: Explore the "why" behind events! Students will learn to identify causes and their corresponding effects through engaging passages rich in cause and effect language like "because," "as a result," and "consequently."
- Problem and Solution: Equip students with the skills to tackle challenges. This resource uses real-world scenarios to teach students how to identify problems and discover solutions using signal words.
- Compare and Contrast: Develop critical thinking skills by helping students identify similarities and differences between two subjects. Passages rich in comparing and contrasting language like "both," "however," and "on the other hand" will guide students towards a deeper understanding.
- Description: Hone descriptive writing skills! Students will learn how to identify the main idea of a passage and the descriptive details that bring it to life, using the power of the five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound.
- Graphic Organizers Anchor Charts: Also included in this bundle are graphic organizers for teaching and learning the 5 different text structure! There is one graphic organizer for each text structure and a sixth one that has all of them in one place!
*To see each resource individually, please click on the links above.
This text structures Free Sampler includes sample pages from all 5 text structure resources. There is one individual worksheet page with the passage on top, plus a matching task cards for sequencing, causing & effect, problem solution, description, and compare and contrast.
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About ESL Lifeline:
ESL Lifeline eliminates the need for creating separate materials for your ELL students by providing high-quality learning resources that seamlessly integrate language development with subject matter. Resources and material seamlessly blend language development with subject matter, eliminating the need for creating separate materials for ELL students and saving you valuable prep time.
ESL Lifeline's materials help you unlock your ELL students' true potential, by helping your students:
- Master both language and content in a cohesive and engaging way.
- Develop essential language skills while exploring new subjects.
- Boosting confidence and empower all learners to thrive in the classroom.
Learn more at www.esllifeline.com
Terms of Use:
This resource was created by Landon S. Seigler of ESL Lifeline, all rights are reserved. The original purchaser is permitted to use it for a single class only. Teachers have the authorization to share this product with their students (and parents) through email, Google Classroom, or the Internet, as long as the site is password protected. Distribution to your own students is allowed, but uploading it to the Internet for public access and download is not permitted.
**If you wish to use this resource for multiple classrooms or share it with fellow educators, please purchase additional licenses from ESL Lifeline’s store on TpT – they are discounted. Your adherence to these usage terms is greatly appreciated.
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