What do graphs of atmospheric gases over time show us? Do they indicate that carbon sources and carbon sinks are not in balance? Up-and-coming meteorologists watch video clips, read information, and analyze data from the HIPPO...

As if surviving a journey to America wasn't enough of a feat for early 20th century immigrants, they then needed to settle into American life. Learn about the ways New York public education attempted to meet the needs of its students,...

Did you know that the United States Constitution was adopted after many state constitutions were already in place? Young scholars examine facts about the influence of states through an informative and interesting resource. Groups then...

Municipal government takes on many roles, not just the ones we are used to hearing about such as Parks and Recreation. Scholars delve into the topic to get a grasp on how the government system functions. They participate in readings,...

Students apply the reading technique of scanning to real world texts. They look for specific information (time, date, place/location, etc.) from a bus schedule in order to communicate the necessary information to someone else.

Learners read an outline on how to prepare an informative speech. In this informative speech lesson plan, students read an outline and then prepare a speech.

In this math worksheet, students read 6 word problems which cannot be solved because of missing information. Students read each problem, then indicate what information is needed to solve the problem.

Eighth graders examine, brainstorm, cluster, and skim how to use a variety of information resources to assist them in projects or reports. In addition, places to find those information resources as well as the parts of a book is covered...

Students explore reading nonfiction. In this nonfiction instructional activity, students practice using KWL charts to organize nonfiction information gained from reading. Students explore unfamiliar words from reading and recognize...

Students review what author's purpose is by understanding that authors either persuade, inform, describe, or entertain with their story. In this language arts instructional activity, students bring in junk mail and in small groups...

For this summarizing information worksheet, students read a featured article, summarize the article, identify the story's five W's and one H, and identify appropriate relevant facts.

In this cloze exercise interactive activity, students read about Bill Gates and fill in the correct words to complete each sentence from the paragraph. There are 20 fill-in's to complete.

Students participate in the Read-to-Feed project. In this fundraising lesson plan, students read books to purchase a farm animal for a family in need. Students write a letter to the family that will be receiving the farm animal.

Learners, in pre-selected groups, read and visit with senior citizen "buddies." They write letters to their buddies and discuss "the olden days."

In this solving word problems with too much information worksheet, learners read to find the information needed and apply that to solve the problems. Students solve six problems.

In this reading for understanding worksheet, learners read questions and answers from an Adventure Tour Company and answer 10 true or false comprehensive questions.

In this wild animals worksheet, students read the terms, name the animals, complete a word search, and more. Students complete 5 activities.

Reading information about beetles, bees, and butterflies is the focus of this science worksheet. Students apply vocabulary and comprehension skills in order to answer six questions based on the reading.

Students in adult ESL education classes evaluate and compare information about computers. They demonstrate the correct use of compound nouns in their description of computers. They review information and skills needed to actually visit a...

Young writers read excerpts from Gary Paulsen's memoir to identify figurative and literal language that contain sensory details. They determine which selections are examples of sensory language and fi the language is used literally or...

There are different types of reading meant for different texts. Discuss four of these with your emerging readers. When does one perform an extensive or intensive reading? When does one skim or scan a text? How are these all different? 

Young scholars explore the importance of learning to read. They work with other students to create audiobooks to share with younger young scholars, or classes.

Teach your class about neutral rights with a brief reading selection and related questions. Pupils read the passage and answer the four questions on the bottom half of the page. Useful for a homework assignment or a quick warm-up, this...

This reading comprehension activity includes a passage titled, "The Balloon Popper," as well as 5 multiple choice questions. Answers are included on page 3.