Grade 5 Structure of Text Curriculum Resources
Enhance the skill of understanding the structure of text with our Structure of Text curriculum resources designed for young learners. Covering various genres and formats, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to recognizing and interpreting text structures in an engaging and accessible format, fostering reading comprehension and text analysis skills.
Scratching cat—Text structure
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Importance of Healthy Diet
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Informational Text —Importance of Sound
This Reading Informational Text Common Core standards calls for 4th graders to be able to effectivel...
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Importance of Healthy Diet
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Scratching cat—Text structure
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Informational Text —Importance of Sound
This Reading Informational Text Common Core standards calls for 4th graders to be able to effectivel...
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The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius
This passage contrasts Pliny the Younger's eyewitness account of the Mount Vesuvius eruption with a ...
The First Moon Landing
This passage juxtaposes Buzz Aldrin's firsthand recollection of the moon landing with a secondhand a...
The Discovery of Penicillin
This passage compares Alexander Fleming's firsthand laboratory notes on the discovery of penicillin ...
The Wright Brothers' First Flight
This passage presents two perspectives on the Wright Brothers' first flight: Orville Wright's firsth...
The Great Chicago Fire
This passage presents two accounts of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871: a firsthand diary entry and a ...
Fennec Fox
The Fennec Fox is a small desert animal known for its very large ears, which help it stay cool and h...
How Does Coral Grow?
This passage introduces first-graders to the intriguing process of coral growth. It explains how a s...
Fun Facts About Starfish
Starfish, despite their name, are not fish at all but fascinating echinoderms with an array of surpr...
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How Starfish Protect Themselves
Starfish, or sea stars, have evolved a fascinating array of defense mechanisms to survive in their m...
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Where Do Starfish Live?
Starfish, or sea stars, are remarkable marine animals found in diverse ocean habitats worldwide. The...
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Turtle Life Cycle
The life cycle of a turtle is a remarkable journey that begins in a carefully prepared nest. Female ...
The Turtle's Shell
The turtle's shell is a remarkable feature that defines these ancient reptiles. This protective stru...
The Thorny Devil
The Thorny Devil is a fascinating desert lizard covered in sharp spines that protect it from predato...
How Coral Eats
This passage delves into the fascinating feeding habits of coral, introducing first-graders to the c...
Kangaroo Rat
The Kangaroo Rat is a small desert animal renowned for its impressive jumping abilities, thanks to i...
The Wise Owl
This engaging first-grade reading passage introduces young learners to the fascinating world of owls...
Teaching Text Features
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Ants and Pheromones
This quiz is designed for 2nd and 3rd grade students to test their understanding of how ants communi...
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Text Features
This worksheet on text features will help your students to navigate informational texts. Students wi...
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Distinguishing Point of View
This fiction passage about a trip to the amusement park is perfect for teaching point of view. Stude...
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At The Amusement Park!
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Living in the City
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Point of View
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Author's Opinion
These short passages are perfect for introducing point of view. Students will read three paragraphs ...
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Point of View in Informational Text
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Informational Text —Migratory Birds
Engage young minds with this worksheet that delves into the wonders of migratory birds. Learn about ...
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Pitcher Plants: Reproduction Facts
This passage describes tropical and North American pitcher plants, their liquid-filled traps, and ho...
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Venus Flytrap Facts
This passage explains where Venus flytraps live in North Carolina bogs, how their snap traps work, a...
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Tardigrades: Microscopic Superheroes
Aligned to MS-LS1-1, this passage examines how tardigrade cell structures (TDP proteins, DNA-repair ...
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The Blue-Ringed Octopus: Deadly Ecosystem Engineer
This NGSS aligned passage explores how the tiny blue-ringed octopus impacts its ecosystem through pr...
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The Fascinating Dumbo Octopus: Deep-Sea Wonder
Aligned to NGSS, this passage explores Dumbo octopus adaptations like ear-like fins for swimming at ...
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The Narwhal: Arctic’s Unicorn of the Sea
This NGSS-aligned passage (MS-LS2-1) explores how narwhals survive in Arctic ecosystems. Students le...
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Arctic Fox Facts: What Do Arctic Foxes Eat?
This passage explores the Arctic fox's dietary adaptations aligned with NGSS standard MS-LS2-4 (Ecos...
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Wolves of Yellowstone
This passage explores the ecological concept of trophic cascades through the landmark case study of ...
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How Can We Help Pollinators and Stop Their Decline?
Pollinators including bees (Apis mellifera), butterflies (Lepidoptera), birds, and bats face severe ...
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Why Are Honeybees Important?
This passage explores the essential ecological and agricultural roles of honeybees, supporting NGSS ...
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What Would Happen If Bees Went Extinct?
This passage examines the potential consequences of bee extinction, perfectly aligned with NGSS stan...
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Why Are Pollinators Important?
This passage explores the critical ecological role of pollinators in maintaining ecosystem stability...
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Using Text Features
This worksheet on text features will help your students to navigate informational texts. Students mu...
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Table of Contents
This worksheet on text features will get your students familiar with the table of contents. Students...
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All about shells—Informational Text
This informational text on mollusks will teach your students all about these awesome animals! Free r...
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My Book
This worksheet will help your class to understand the elements of a book cover. Students will decora...
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Reading Comprehension: The Grand Canyon
This informational text on the Grand Canyon will teach your students all about this incredible wonde...
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Secrets of Seed Dispersal: How Plants Travel
Plants may seem stationary, but their seeds have amazing ways to travel! Explore the fascinating wor...
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Animals that Live in Coral Reefs
This passage paints a vivid picture of coral reefs as bustling underwater cities teeming with life. ...
Heroes for Freedom: Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman, born into slavery, became a hero who risked her life to lead others to freedom throu...
Heroes for Freedom: Martin Luther King Jr
Martin Luther King Jr. was a key leader in the civil rights movement, advocating for equality throug...