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Terms of Use 2

Table of Contents 3-4

Teacher’s Guide to Using This Product 5

Lesson 1: Main Idea & Details: Understanding the Terms Practice 6-7

Lesson 1: Main Idea & Details: Understanding the Terms Assessment 8-9

Lesson 2: Main Idea & Details: Organizing & Outlining Practice 10-13

Lesson 2: Main Idea & Details: Organizing & Outlining Assessment 14-17

Lesson 3: Summarizing Informational Text Practice 18-22

Lesson 3: Summarizing Informational Text Assessment 23-27

Lesson 4: Author’s Purpose (3-Purpose Version) Practice 28-30

Lesson 4: Author’s Purpose (3-Purpose Version) Assessment 31-33

Lesson 5: Author’s Purpose (5-Purpose Version) Practice 34-37

Lesson 5: Author’s Purpose (5-Purpose Version) Assessment 38-41

Lesson 6: Nonfiction Text Structures Overview Practice 42-46

Lesson 6: Nonfiction Text Structures Overview Assessment 47-51

Lesson 7: Description Text Structure Practice 52-53

Lesson 7: Description Text Structure Assessment 54-55

Lesson 8: Compare & Contrast Text Structure Practice 56-57

Lesson 8: Compare & Contrast Text Structure Assessment 58-59

Lesson 9: Order & Sequence Text Structure Practice 60-62

Lesson 9: Order & Sequence Text Structure Assessment 63-66

Lesson 10: Problem & Solution Text Structure Practice 67-71

Lesson 10: Problem & Solution Text Structure Assessment 72-76

Lesson 11: Cause & Effect Text Structure Practice 77-78

Lesson 11: Cause & Effect Text Structure Assessment 79-80

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Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess Table of Contents


Lesson 12: Primary & Secondary Sources Practice 81-82

Lesson 12: Primary & Secondary Sources Assessment 83

Lesson 13: Nonfiction Text Features Practice 84-87

Lesson 13: Nonfiction Text Features Assessment 88-91

Lesson 14: Persuasion Techniques Practice 92-93

Lesson 14: Persuasion Techniques Assessment Assessment 94-95

Lesson 1 Answer Keys 96














Level B: Grade 6

Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess Teacher’s Guide

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Thank you so much for your purchase! This resource is jam-packed with content specifically designed to practice and assess the lessons in the Interactive Reading Informational Text Notebook. So that these printables are grade-level appropriate, I am releasing three sets: Set 1 – Grades 4-5 (Level A) Set 2 – Grade 6 (Level B) Set 3 – Grades 7-8 (Level C) Each set includes unique content, which means that the questions and passages are all completely different and leveled for each packet. If you differentiate in your reading classes, I highly recommend that you purchase all 3 sets. Sets 2 and 3 will be released in the month of February. A bundle is available to purchase all 3 sets.

For each lesson, there is a 20-item practice followed by a 20-item assessment. The items on the assessment are similar in content and in format to the items on the practice so that your students are prepared for each assessment.

Most lessons are 2 pages, so I run them front and back and recommend that you do the same whenever possible.

Since there are 3 sets and two similar worksheets for each lesson (one practice and one assessment), I have included this information at the bottom right corner of each page It either reads Practice or Assessment, followed by the level. The lesson number and topic are always at the top left.

Level A: Grades 4-5

Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess FAQ Will these worksheets teach the lessons for me? No. These printables are meant to be used after the lesson is taught in order to practice and then assess students’ knowledge and understanding of the content or skill. The Interactive Reading Notebook includes lessons for each skill. This packet includes worksheets for each.

Will I need to find articles and other resources to use with these printables? No! These are no-prep, which means all of the passages and content are included. Print and go!

Are these meant to prepare students for Common Core Assessments such as PARCC or Smarter Balanced? No. These are not meant to be used as test prep, but as everyday practices and assessments.

Are you making sets for your other Interactive Notebooks? Yes. Literature and Grammar have already been released, and Writing will follow Informational Text.

I teach students for multiple years. Can I use these printables? Yes! There will be 3 sets (see above) so simply purchase the set(s) relevant for your grades.

A. Match the term to the correct definition below:

_____ 1. The ______________ consist of narrowed ideas, evidence, and examples.

_____ 2. The ______________ consists of one or two words.

_____ 3. The ______________ is a statement that tells what the passage is mostly about.

_____ 4. The ______________ is the sentence in the passage that states the main idea.

_____ 5. The ______________ describes the subject of the passage.

_____ 6. Readers can determine the ______________ after reading the entire passage.

Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess Lesson 1: Main Idea & Supporting Details

Practice Level B 6

Name _______________________ A. Match the term to the correct definition below:

___________________________________________________________________

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B. Read the passage below. Then, decide whether each phrase or statement describes the topic, a topic sentence, the main idea, or a supporting detail and write the letter on each line. I Want to Be a Trash Man!

a. topic b. topic sentence c. main idea d. supporting detail

7. _____ garbage collectors

8. _____ Some garbage collectors, called “step

riders,” get to actually ride on a step

on the outside of the garbage truck!

9. _____ Through the eyes of a young child,

being a trash man can look quite

attractive and appealing.

a. topic b. topic sentence c. main idea d. supporting details

Have you ever wanted to be a garbage collector when you grow up? Believe it or not, many children—especially young boys—respond with “trash man” or “garbage collector” when asked what they want to be when they grow up. If you’re wondering why anyone would want to collect garbage for a living, remember that it’s all a matter of persepctive, which is how a person sees things. Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing.

First, garbage collectors get to drive big, fancy trucks! Many preschool-aged boys find trucks and other large vehicles fascinating. Not only do these trucks look awesome, but many also have a large robotic arm extending from the side to pick up and dump large trash containers.

Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck! They usually hold onto a bar on the back while the truck is in motion. When the truck stops, these step riders hop off and load trash into the rear of the truck before stepping back up and riding to the next stop. To a small child, being a step rider looks like loads of fun!

10. _____ Being a garbage collector, or trash man,

might look appealing to many young

children—especially boys.

11. _____ Many preschool-aged boys find trucks

and other large vehicles fascinating.

12. _____ First, garbage collectors get to drive big,

fancy trucks!


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C. Read the related passages below, then answer the questions that follow.

The Truth About Trash Men

Garbage collectors are responsible for collecting garbage and waste from homes and

businesses. They take garbage to local landfills, recycling centers, or similar locations. Needless

to say, trash would pile up quickly without this service. But, what’s it really like to be a trash

man?

Usually, two to three people work together on a single route. One has to drive the truck

and operate the compacting mechanism in the back, making room for more garbage along the

route. Occasionally, routes are done by foot if they’re very short or if the truck can’t access

garbage receptacles. In these cases, the garbage collector(s) must hoist heavy, dirty trash

bags and cans to dump the garbage directly onto the truck.

Sometimes, the garbage collector has to pile loose garbage onto a burlap sheet, grab the

sheet by its corners, sling it onto his or her back, and lug it back to the truck. Some places

also separate food waste from regular trash—creating even more work for those garbage

collectors. Truthfully, being a garbage collector is a very tough and stinky job.

15. State the main idea of the passage.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

16-20. Identify 5 details in the passage that support this main idea.

(16) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(17) ________________________________________________________________________________________

(18) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(19) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(20) ________________________________________________________________________________________

_____ 13. What is the topic of this passage? a. garbage trucks b. waste rececptacles c. garbage collectors

_____ 14. Which sentence from the passage could be the topic sentence?

a. But, what’s it really like to be a trash man? b. Truthfully, being a garbage collector is a very

tough and stinky job.. c. They take garbage to local landfills, recycling

centers, or similar locations.

A. Match the term to the correct definition below:


Assessment Level B 8

Name _______________________ A. Match the term to the correct definition below:

___________________________________________________________________


B. Read the passage below. Then, decide whether each phrase or statement describes the topic, a topic sentence, the main idea, or a supporting detail and write the letter on each line. The First Computer

a. topic b. topic sentence c. main idea d. supporting detail

7. _____ computer history

8. _____ The world’s first computer wasn’t

developed for email, games, or word

processing.

9. _____ It had 18,000 tubes and filled 1,000

square feet of space—which is roughly

the size of a small house!

a. topic b. topic sentence c. main idea d. supporting details

The world’s first computer wasn’t developed for email, games, or word processing. Instead, it helped the government tally numbers from the U.S. Census. Thanks to the “tabulating machine" Herman Hollerith designed, it only took five years to calculate results from the 1890 Census. In contrast, the 1880 Census took seven years to complete.

The next step toward the development of the personal computers we know today came in 1941. At that time, Iowa State professor J. V. Atanasoff and one of his students built a computer that could make 29 calculations at once. This was also the first computer that could store data.

Five years later, a pair of professors at the University of Pennsylvania completed work on one of the most famous computers in history: the ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator). ENIAC greatly improved upon previous computers. However, it wasn’t anything like the laptops and desktops we have today. It had 18,000 tubes and filled 1,000 square feet of space—which is roughly the size of a small house!

10. _____ The 1880 Census took seven years to

complete.

11. _____ computers

12. _____ The first computers weren’t used in

the same ways we use them today.

13. _____ the first computers

_____ 1. The _________ consists of only one or two words.

_____ 2. _________ are narrow ideas, evidence, and examples.

_____ 3. The ______ is a sentence in a passage that states the main idea.

_____ 4. The _________ is a statement that tells what the passage is mostly about.

_____ 5. Readers can determine the ______________ after reading the entire passage.

_____ 6. The _________ support the main idea.


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C. Read the related passages below, then answer the questions that follow.

The Personal Computer In the 1970s, several of the first personal computers hit the market. Among them

were the IBM 5100 and the Commodore PET. However, these computers required a great deal of technical knowledge, so they weren’t meant for the average person.

In 1976, Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak introduced the Apple I. The machine was a simple board with exposed circuits and wires—certainly nothing like the sleek Apple products of today. They only sold about 200 of them before introducing the Apple II in 1977.

The Apple II came fully assembled and was much more user-friendly than the previous model. In 1981, IBM released its first personal computer meant for the average consumer. For the first time, personal computers were widely available in stores such as Sears and Computerland.

Over the next decade, personal computers became common in households, schools, and offices around the country. Eventually, they evolved into the laptops, tablets, and smartphones we use every day.

16-20. Identify 5 details in the passage that support this main idea.

(16) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(17) ________________________________________________________________________________________

(18) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(19) _________________________________________________________________________________________

(20) ________________________________________________________________________________________

_____ 14. What is the topic of this passage? a. Apple Computers, Inc. b. personal computers c. laptops, tablets, and smartphones

_____ 15. What is the main idea of this passage? a. Personal computers have continued to evolve since

they were first introduced in the 1970s. b. Several of the first personal computers hit the

market in the 1970s, including the IBM 5100 and the Commodore PET.

c. Eventually, computers evolved into the laptops, tablets, and smartphones we use every day.

Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess Lesson 6: Non-fiction Text Structure (Overview)


____ 13. If you are in a car that gets a flat tire while driving, these simple steps will help the driver resolve the problem quickly and safely. First, it is important to find a safe place to pull off the road. Be sure there is room to walk around the car without having to walk into traffic. Turn on the hazard lights on the car, to alert other drivers, and step to the back to retrieve the jack from the trunk. a. description c. order & sequence e. cause & effect b. compare & contrast d. problem & solution

____ 14. An ongoing drought in California may have long-lasting effects on the nation’s economy. Obviously a drought, or lack of rainfall, results in lower crop outputs. So, there are fewer fruits and vegetables to harvest. Since there is less to harvest, fewer workers are hired to pick the fruits and vegetables, package them, and transport them to stores. The lack of work can lead to unemployment. Those who are unemployed are less likely to buy things, which can lead to further unemployment in manufacturing and retail stores. a. description c. order & sequence e. cause & effect b. compare & contrast d. problem & solution

____ 15. A hedgehog is between 5 to 12 inches long and weighs up to 40 ounces, which is less than three pounds. Its upper body is covered with sharp spines, which it uses to protect itself from predators. The underside is soft and furry. a. description c. order & sequence e. cause & effect b. compare & contrast d. problem & solution

____ 16. The cafeteria was a sea of faces. A low buzz of chatter echoed from the walls and ceiling as the students chatted excitedly. They were all dressed identically in their school uniforms of blue shirts and khaki pants, but hairstyles and shoe choices gave some indication of individuality. The smell of grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken soup, and pizza wafted from the kitchen. a. description c. order & sequence e. cause & effect b. compare & contrast d. problem & solution

____ 17. When coal and oil are burned in power plants, they release sulfur and nitrogen. These chemicals mix with moisture in the air and create acid rain. This causes lakes and streams to become more acidic, leading to the loss of plants and fish. In addition, acid rain leads to the decay of buildings—especially those made of stone or concrete. In turn, these buildings need more frequent repairs, which leads to greater expenses for building owners. a. description c. order & sequence e. cause & effect b. compare & contrast d. problem & solution

Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess Lesson 6: Non-fiction Text Structure (Overview)


____ 18. The lawn in front of the public library is one of the most popular spots in town. People love to stop and sit on the grass, enjoy the fresh air, and read a book or chat. Unfortunately, the popularity of the library lawn has led to large patches of brown, dead grass and even some spots where the grass has worn away completely. Leaders of both the library and town know this spot is valuable to people in the community. They also want to continue the tradition of it being a gathering place. So, they will be putting up a movable fence. Every week, a different part of the lawn will be fenced off and will be off limits to the public. In doing so, the grass will have a chance to recover and the community can still have access to the lawn. a. description c. order & sequence e. cause & effect b. compare & contrast d. problem & solution

____ 19. It is important to have a set sleep schedule and to get enough sleep every night. Sleep deprivation, which is the result of not getting enough sleep, can lead to many problems. Chronic (continuous) sleep deprivation causes people to gain weight and have trouble concentrating. It also makes people more likely to suffer from depression.. a. description c. order & sequence e. cause & effect b. compare & contrast d. problem & solution

____ 20. Studying a second language during your school years is important. Learning a second language can help students gain a better understanding of the English language. Since many of our English words have origins in other languages, studying a second language can increase one’s English vocabulary. a. description c. order & sequence e. cause & effect b. compare & contrast d. problem & solution

Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess Lesson 8: Compare & Contrast

Practice Level B 56

Name _______________________ Read each of the following excerpts and answer the questions that follow:


Read this excerpt:

Both presidents and prime ministers are government leaders. The president is elected by the citizens of the country and is not part of the nation’s legislature. The prime minister, on the other hand, is elected by and is the leader of the country’s legislature. In some countries, such as France, the people elect a president, and the president appoints a prime minister to manage the legislature. Both prime ministers and presidents have the power to appoint civil servants, such as the leaders who manage the country’s military and treasury.

List two similarities: List two differences:

1. 3.

2. 4.

Read this excerpt:

Both seals and sea lions are sea mammals. Sea mammals are warm-blooded and give birth to live babies, rather than lay eggs. Both animals are also pinnipeds, which is Latin for fin-footed. Both have flippers instead of legs and feet. Seals have small furry front flippers with claws on each tiny toe. Sea lions have large skin-covered flippers that have no fur or claws. Sea lions are much noisier than seals. Sea lions bark and squawk, while seals make soft grunting noises.


5 7.

6. 8.

Read this excerpt:

Both bats and birds are winged animals with very light bones. In addition, they have broad chests that support their wings and the strong muscles needed to control them. Bats’ wings are webbed, with skin that extends between the bones. Birds, on the other hand, have feathers. Both bats and birds construct nests in which to raise their young. Bats are mammals, so they give birth to live babies, as opposed to birds, which lay eggs. Most bats eat fruits and berries, while birds prefer insects and even small mammals.


9. 11.

10. 12.

Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess Lesson 13: Nonfiction Text Features

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____ 6. Lisa is doing a report on John Adams. As she chooses her resources in the library, what text feature will help her quickly find out if a book includes information on John Adams? a. Font styles b. Index c. Charts & graphs d. Captions

____ 7. Jeremy is choosing a cookbook to borrow from the library. He is most interested in making soups and desserts. What text feature of the cookbooks should he consult to see if they have chapters on those two topics? a. Headings and subheadings b. Table of contents c. Glossary d. Diagrams

____ 8. A student wants to find the section of his science textbook that covers genetics. What text feature will help him find that section? a. Headings and subheadings b. Table of contents c. Glossary d. Diagrams

____ 9. Timothy is looking at a photo of a group of people gathered outside a large building. What text feature will most likely tell him who the people are and where the photo was taken? a. Font styles b. Index c. Charts & graphs d. Captions

____ 10. For his science project Alec is tracking the temperature in his bedroom over twenty-four hours to see if it fluctuates. What text feature will help Alec review and evaluate the data he gathers? a. Font styles b. Index c. Charts & graphs d. Captions

____ 11. A student is looking at a drawing of the layers of earth in an archeological digging site. Each layer has text next to it with the approximate time it was formed, and the most common types of artifacts found in the layer. What is the student looking at? a. Headings and subheadings b. Table of contents c. Glossary d. Diagrams

____ 12. Caroline has found a photo in her textbook of a famous person who looks familiar, but she cannot recognize. What text feature will help her confirm that the person in the photo is Rosa Parks, as she suspects? a. Font styles b. Index c. Charts & graphs d. Captions

Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess Lesson 14: Persuasion Techniques


____ 11. Approximately four people are killed or injured by shark attacks each year. Every

year more than twenty people are killed in incidents involving cows. Obviously, cows

are far more dangerous than sharks.

____ 12. It costs the United States Mint more than two cents to produce each one cent

coin, or penny. Therefore, pennies should be eliminated as currency, as they cost too

much to produce and are seldom used, except to give change.

____ 13. Although the young architect, Mr. Smith, seems to know what he’s talking about,

Mr. Olsen has been an architect for twice as long, and he claims the new building must

be located away from the waterfront to ensure its stability.

____ 14. If you’re lucky, you’ll never know what it feels like to be homeless or hungry. Help

others feel as secure tonight as you do every day. Donate generously to the City

Homeless Charity Network.

____ 15. Justin Bieber’s Facebook page has ten times more followers than Lady Gaga’s

Facebook page. Therefore, Justin Bieber is more popular than Lady Gaga.

____ 16. Having studied Aztec civilization for most of his career, senior anthropologist Dr.

Carsen is best qualified to confirm the authenticity of those relics.

____ 17. The other team thinks we’re weak. They think they can beat us because we’re a

young team and this is only our second game. Let’s show them what we’re really

made of.

____ 18. Dr. Evans has treated members of our family for two generations. If he thinks we

should consider changing our diet, I think we should trust him and do as he advises.

____ 19. According to a recent study, more than 75% of people who smoke cigarettes

regularly for two years or longer eventually suffer from some type of lung disease.

____ 20. He is an expert in psychology and holds three degrees, including psychology,

psychiatry, and anthropology. His assessment of the patient should be considered

accurate.


Lesson 1 Practice

1 d

2 a

3 c

4 b

5 a

6 c

7 a

8 d

9 b

10 c

11 d

12 d

13 c

14 b

15 In real life, being a garbage collector isn’t as romantic as it seems through the eyes of a child.

16 They take garbage to local landfills, recycling centers, or similar locations.

17 Usually, two to three people work together on a single route.

18 Some places also separate food waste from regular trash—creating even more work for those garbage collectors.

19 Occasionally, routes are done by foot if they’re very short or if the truck can’t access garbage receptacles.

20 One has to drive the truck and operate the compacting mechanism in the back, making room for more garbage along the route.

Lesson 1 Assessment

1 a

2 d

3 b

4 c

5 c

6 d

7 a

8 b

9 d

10 d

11 a

12 c

13 a

14 b

15 a

16 In 1976, Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak introduced the Apple I.

17 The machine was a simple board with exposed circuits and wires—certainly nothing like the sleek Apple products of today.

18 They only sold about 200 of them before introducing the Apple II in 1977.

19 The Apple II came fully assembled and was much more user-friendly than the previous model.

20 In 1981, IBM released its first personal computer meant for the average consumer.

Level B, Grade 6 Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess

Lesson 1 Answer Keys Short answer responses may vary.


Lesson 2 Practice

1 A

2 E

3 H

4 I

5 B

6 G

7 J

8 K

9 C

10 D

11 F

12 L

13 known for their ability to ward off predators with a spray that smells terrible

14 striped or spotted fur, distinctive black-and-white color and long tail

15 skunks first warn offenders by stamping their front feet

16 spray is an oily liquid produced by gland under skunk’s tail

17 wild animals keep scent for months after being sprayed

18 getting rid of odor when sprayed

19 soak in a bathtub of tomato juice or diluted vinegar

20 bathe in solution of water, baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and liquid soap

Lesson 2 Assessment

1 A

2 F

3 H

4 J

5 B

6 D

7 G

8 L

9 C

10 E

11 I

12 K

13 digital music first released on CDs

14 MP3 format became popular in 1997

15 poor quality

16 small ones had small screens and could only hold a few songs

17 AppleTM (and CEO Steve Jobs) released $400 iPodTM in 2003

18 iTunesTM and Apple StoreSM cements customer base

19 people could buy music online through iTunesTM exclusively for iPodsTM

20 people continued to update and purchase new iPodsTM for their iTunesTM music

Reading Informational Text Practice & Assess Lesson 2 Answer Keys

Short answer responses may vary.

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