Elementary Informational Text Resources

Working with Primary Source Documents: Primary vs. Secondary Sources

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Introduce primary and secondary sources with this engaging social studies lesson for Grades 3–5! Students learn to identify and distinguish historical sources through clear definitions, real-world examples, guided notes, and a hands-on sorting activity. Includes vocabulary posters, student note sheet, sorting mat, answer key, and exit ticket. Perfect for whole-class instruction, small groups, centers, or review. Aligned with NYS Social Studies Practice A2.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies

Patriot or Loyalist? Two Points of View |American Revolutionary War Series| Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🇺🇸 Explore Patriot, Loyalist, and Neutral perspectives during the American Revolution in this engaging multi-day Social Studies lesson for Grades 4–6. Students investigate why colonists chose different sides through a classroom simulation, informational texts, primary source poems and songs, historical fiction, and evidence-based discussions. Includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, source analysis activities, vocabulary support, exit ticket assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Boston Massacre Primary Source Investigation | American Revolution Series | Grades 4, 5, 6

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Investigate the Boston Massacre in this engaging American Revolution lesson for Grades 4–6. Students explore colonial resistance, analyze Paul Revere's engraving and historical newspapers, compare perspectives, and examine how propaganda influenced public opinion. Includes informational texts, primary source analysis, a collaborative jigsaw investigation, graphic organizers, vocabulary support, discussion prompts, evidence-based writing assessment, and answer keys.

4th - 6th Informational Text, Social Studies, U.S. History

Also included in: The American Revolutionary War Bundle|Primary Source Investigations | Grades 4, 5, 6

Sarah Hale | Persuasive Writing | Thanksgiving | Primary Source Connection| Grades 3-5

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

Explore Sarah Josepha Hale's campaign to establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday in this engaging three-day writing mini-unit for Grades 3–5. Part of the Story to Source Investigations series, students connect a picture book to historical primary sources while practicing close reading, critical thinking, and persuasive writing. Includes lesson plans, primary source analysis, graphic organizers, writing activities, student publishing materials, and bulletin board display options.

3rd - 6th Art, Informational Text, Writing Essays

Causes of the American Revolution: Taxes to Tea NYS SS Framework 4.3d

Created by
Uplifting Learning with Mrs. S-O

🇺🇸 Explore the causes of the American Revolution in this engaging four-day Grade 4 Social Studies lesson aligned with NYS Framework 4.3d. Students investigate British taxation, colonial resistance, and the events leading to revolution through primary source analysis, close reading, discussion, and an interactive taxation simulation. Includes lesson plans, student organizers, guided notes, activities, and answer keys. Part of the 12-lesson Revolutionary War in New York series.

4th Grade Informational Text, U.S. History, Other (Social Studies)

Fluency Passages Older Students Ecosystems Habitats Nocturnal Animals 5th 6th

Created by
The Wordsmith Cat

These nonfiction reading passages are perfect for 5th and 6th grade students to practice comprehension and fluency. The 4 topics (ecosystems, habitats, nocturnal animals, and endangered species) will engage students and provide them with interesting nonfiction reading material. There are 10 comprehe

4th - 6th Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Science of Reading

Scrambled Science Paragraph Puzzles: Organize Sentences Info Paragraph Writing

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Improve paragraph writing with these 10 Scrambled Science Paragraph Puzzles, where students must rearrange the sentences of a scrambled science paragraph to place them in their proper, logical sequence. Ideal for grades 4-7.

4th - 7th Informational Text, Writing, Writing Expository

Also included in: Paragraph Puzzles Bundle: Organize Scrambled Sentences Writing Activities

U.S. History Scrambled Paragraph Puzzles: Organize Sentences Paragraph Writing

Created by
iTeach & iWrite

Improve paragraph writing with these 10 U.S. History Scrambled Paragraph Puzzles, where students must rearrange the sentences of a scrambled history paragraph to place them in their proper, logical sequence. Ideal for grades 4-7.

4th - 7th Informational Text, Writing, Writing Expository

Also included in: Paragraph Puzzles Bundle: Organize Scrambled Sentences Writing Activities

Paying Bills Bundle | Personal Finance Curriculum | Consumer Math

Created by
True Grit Life Skills

Build practical paying bills, personal finance, consumer math, and financial literacy skills with this comprehensive bundle of 8 realistic paying bills activities.Save 20% when you purchase both volumes together. This bundle includes 8 realistic bills, 128 questions, 8 editable Google Forms, printab

4th - Adult Education Informational Text, Financial Literacy, Family Consumer Sciences

Recipe Card Activities Bundle | Functional Reading | Functional Math

Created by
True Grit Life Skills

Build practical functional reading and functional math skills with this bundle of 8 editable Google Forms featuring realistic recipe cards.Students practice reading a recipe and answering questions about ingredients, measurements, quantities, kitchen tools, recipe directions, and cooking vocabulary.

4th - Adult Education Informational Text, Applied Math, Family Consumer Sciences

Shopping List Activities | Shopping Math | Consumer Math | Functional Math

Created by
True Grit Life Skills

Build practical shopping math, consumer math, and functional math skills with this bundle of 10 real-world shopping list activities.Students use current online retailer websites to search for products, compare brands, sizes, and prices, record product information, and calculate shopping totals using

4th - Adult Education Informational Text, Applied Math, Family Consumer Sciences

Pay Stubs | Financial Literacy | Personal Finance Curriculum | Consumer Math

Created by
True Grit Life Skills

Build practical personal finance, financial literacy, and consumer math skills with 8 realistic activities featuring pay stubs, credit card statements, health insurance documents, bank statements, rent statements, and other everyday financial documents.Students practice reading and interpreting real

4th - Adult Education Informational Text, Financial Literacy, Money Math

Women's History Month Reading Comprehension Activities - 20 Amazing Women

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate Women’s History Month with this meaningful and engaging Women’s History Month Reading Comprehension Activities resource featuring 20 influential women who changed the world. This set combines reading passages with biography posters to help students learn about remarkable women across histo

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading

Also included in: Women's History Month Activities - Reading Passages Research Projects and More

Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Passages Biography Bulletin Board

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these engaging and educational activities! This all-in-one resource includes reading comprehension passages, printable biography posters for bulletin boards, and bio cards to help students explore the lives and legacies of 12 influential Hispanic Americans. It’

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading, Latino and Hispanic Studies

Also included in: Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Posters Coloring Pages & Projects

Christopher Columbus Day Reading Comprehension Activities and Writing Prompts

Created by
Meryma Learning

Make your Columbus Day lessons engaging and meaningful with this Christopher Columbus Day reading comprehension and writing activities resource. Perfect for Columbus Day worksheets, classroom discussions, and critical thinking exercises, this versatile pack helps students strengthen reading comprehe

3rd - 6th Informational Text, Reading, Writing

Also included in: Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day Reading Comprehension & Writing Prompts

Cinco de Mayo Reading Passage Comprehension Questions Summary Main Idea

Created by
Meryma Learning

Looking for meaningful Cinco de Mayo activities to boost reading skills and cultural understanding? This printable Cinco de Mayo reading comprehension resource is perfect for grades 3–5! Students will learn what Cinco de Mayo is, explore its history and traditions, and practice key literacy skills.T

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading

Also included in: May Activities Bundle AAPI Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and More

Teacher Appreciation Week Reading Activities Writing Prompts Newspaper Project

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week with this meaningful and engaging literacy resource designed for grades 3–5! Perfect for building reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills while fostering gratitude for school heroes.This printable 8.5x11 inch resource includes: A heartwarmi

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading, Writing

Also included in: May Activities Bundle AAPI Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and More

Memorial Day Reading Comprehension Passage Questions Summary Main Idea Worksheet

Created by
Meryma Learning

Looking for engaging Memorial Day reading comprehension activities for your upper elementary students? This no-prep printable resource is perfect for grades 3–5 to explore the meaning and significance of Memorial Day while building essential reading skills.This educational resource includes: An info

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading

Also included in: May Activities Bundle AAPI Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and More

Native American Heritage Month Reading Comprehension Activities - Bulletin Board

Created by
Meryma Learning

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these engaging and educational reading comprehension activities, biography posters, and bulletin board materials! This comprehensive resource spotlights influential Native American figures whose courage, creativity, and leadership have shaped history and

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading, Native Americans

Also included in: Native American Heritage Month Activities - Reading | Coloring Pages | Posters

Frog Life Cycle Reading Comprehension Activities | Cut and Paste Worksheet

Created by
Meryma Learning

Teach the frog life cycle with this engaging set of reading comprehension and hands-on science activities designed for 3rd to 5th grade students.This printable resource helps students explore the four stages of a frog’s life cycle while strengthening nonfiction reading comprehension and life science

3rd - 5th Close Reading, Informational Text, Science

Also included in: Life Cycle Activities | Spring Science Reading Comprehension Posters & Projects

Ladybug Life Cycle Reading Comprehension Activities | Cut and Paste Worksheet

Created by
Meryma Learning

Teach the ladybug life cycle with this engaging set of reading comprehension and hands-on science activities designed for 3rd to 5th grade students.This printable resource helps students explore the four stages of a ladybug’s life cycle while strengthening nonfiction reading comprehension and life s

3rd - 5th Close Reading, Informational Text, Science

Also included in: Life Cycle Activities | Spring Science Reading Comprehension Posters & Projects

Bee Life Cycle Reading Comprehension Activities | Cut and Paste Worksheet

Created by
Meryma Learning

Teach the bee life cycle with this engaging set of reading comprehension and hands-on science activities designed for 3rd to 5th grade students.This printable resource helps students explore the four stages of a bee’s life cycle while strengthening nonfiction reading comprehension and life science u

3rd - 5th Close Reading, Informational Text, Science

Also included in: Life Cycle Activities | Spring Science Reading Comprehension Posters & Projects

Sea Turtle Life Cycle Reading Comprehension | Cut and Paste Worksheet

Created by
Meryma Learning

Teach the sea turtle life cycle with this engaging set of reading comprehension and hands-on science activities designed for 3rd to 5th grade students.This printable resource helps students explore the four stages of a sea turtle’s life cycle while strengthening nonfiction reading and science unders

3rd - 5th Close Reading, Informational Text, Science

Also included in: Life Cycle Activities | Spring Science Reading Comprehension Posters & Projects

April Fools Day Reading Comprehension Passages | April Fools Day Activities

Created by
Meryma Learning

Make learning fun with this April Fools’ Day reading comprehension resource! Perfect for 3rd to 5th grade, this engaging set includes 3 reading passages that explore the history, traditions, and fun prank culture of April Fools’ Day.Students will build reading comprehension, critical thinking, and s

3rd - 5th Informational Text, Reading

Also included in: April Fools Day Activities Reading Comprehension Research Projects Word Search