Sled Dog Racing Informational Text Structure Book
I use this book during my dogsledding unit to teach my third graders to notice the differences between the 5 different informational text structures. Students complete the graphic organizers that accompany each passage. The short passages provide my students with more knowledge about dog sledding such as how mushers prepare for the journey, and what happens to dogs who are unable to complete the race. This could also be used as an assessment to see how well your students can identify the different text structures. When I don’t have enough class time to make the full book, I still have my students complete this sort about sled dog racing.
Hazardous Weather Close Reading Freebie
Looking for a winter science lessons? Do you need an activity for mornings when school is delayed? Think Giggle Grow has you covered with this high quality reading freebie. This download contains an article that explains the dangers of ice storms. There are also comprehension activities to accompany the text.
I am downloading this to save for any possible Digital Learning days we may have this winter. My school system is trying this out for the first time this year. Teachers will assign activities for students to do at home on days when school is closed.
12 Days of Winter
These winter activities are wonderful lessons for all subject areas. From Hot Cocoa Math Word Problems to nonfiction articles on hibernation and winter sports, this set has it all! I can’t wait to use the SEVEN different reading passages with my students.
Close Reading About Penguins Freebie
This free activity from Comprehension Connection contains an informational passage about penguins. Students use the text to complete the included graphic organizer and writing activity. There is also a pre-reading activity to help brainstorm what your students already know about penguins before they begin reading.
Polar Animal Close Reading
Informational winter reading doesn’t have to just be about penguins. This set of close reading articles teaches students about polar bears, beluga whales, walruses, arctic hares, puffins, arctic foxes, harp seals, and caribou (my personal favorite). The download includes activities for each text and a polar animal research mini book.
These would be great to integrate informational text with your winter fiction stories.
