Nonfiction Article of the Week - Slides, Articles, & Activities - Digital Print
This is a full-year, 40-week digital and print program built for middle and high school ELA teachers who want students to actually enjoy informational reading. Each week, students dive into a high-interest nonfiction article supported by discussion questions, standards-based reading responses, related videos, and creative activities that keep learning fresh and engaging. This consistent routine strengthens key literacy skills like comprehension, analysis, and text-based writing—while making nonfiction feel relevant, approachable, and meaningful. Best of all, everything is ready to go, so you can save time, stay organized, and keep students motivated all year long.
Looking for the digital OR the print version only? Use the links below!
→ Nonfiction Article of the Week Print Program
→ Nonfiction Article of the Week Digital Program
Included in This Nonfiction Reading Comprehension and Analysis Program:
➡️ 40 Google Slides and PPT Presentations: Each week’s Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation walks you through every part of the nonfiction reading comprehension lesson with ease. Slides include pre-reading discussion questions, clear prompts for each activity, built-in answer keys for quick review, and a related video link that connects directly to the article topic. These presentations keep students engaged and help your lessons run smoothly from start to finish.
➡️ 40 Nonfiction Articles on High-Interest Topics: This program features a collection of carefully curated, original digital and print articles that cover a wide range of topics students care about. Each high-interest text connects to real-world issues, addresses nearly all informational text standards, and is written to spark curiosity while building strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
➡️ 40 Standards-Based Reading Response Assignments: To help students dig deeper into the text, each article is paired with a digital and print reading response assignment that aligns with core ELA standards. These assignments encourage students to demonstrate their comprehension and critical analysis skills through tasks such as identifying main ideas, citing text evidence, making inferences, and more.
➡️ Detailed Teacher Answer Key: A comprehensive answer key accompanies each assignment, making grading more efficient while allowing you to provide quick, accurate feedback.
➡️ Links to Related Videos with Discussion Prompts: Each lesson includes a link to a video that aligns with the article topic and supports classroom discussion. This feature is ideal for visual learners and offers an additional way for students to connect with the subject matter.
➡️ 40 Creative Assignments: Each lesson concludes with a creative digital and print assignment that gives students the opportunity to explore the topic further through imaginative activities. These assignments help reinforce understanding of the article, allow students to apply their reading skills in innovative ways, and support additional reading and writing standards.
How This Nonfiction Reading Comprehension and Analysis Program Works:
- Start with Pre-Lesson Discussion Questions: Begin each lesson by introducing the topic through engaging pre-reading discussion questions. These questions activate students’ prior knowledge, spark curiosity, and set the stage for meaningful engagement with the article’s subject.
- Read the Article: Read the article together as a class, in small groups, or individually. Whether students read along with you or work independently, they will practice essential reading and comprehension skills with each new article.
- Complete the Reading Response Assignment: After reading, students complete the reading response assignment to demonstrate their understanding and analysis of the text using standards-based questions and tasks.
- Watch the Related Video: Show the related video to deepen students’ understanding of the article’s topic and help them make stronger connections to the content.
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Explore the Topic with a Creative Assignment: Wrap up the lesson by assigning a creative digital or print activity that allows students to apply their learning in new and imaginative ways. These assignments provide a fun, engaging way for students to demonstrate their understanding while also building additional skills in writing, analysis, and creativity.
Topics Covered in The Nonfiction Reading Comprehension & Analysis Program:
- Citing text evidence
- Finding the main idea
- Vocabulary in context
- Author’s point of view
- Author’s purpose
- Evaluating arguments
- Comparing and contrasting
- Inferring information
- Figurative language
- Author’s tone
- Text features
- Examining bias
- Sharing an opinion
- Analyzing quotes
- Problem and solution
- Cause and effect
- Allusion
- Evaluating grammar
- Word choice
- Examining analogies
- Categorizing information
- Oxymorons & puns
- Non-fiction genres
- Supporting details
- Locating irony
- Examining graphics
- Writing questions
- The 5 Ws
- Researching
- Charts and graphs
- Making predictions
- Making connections
- Critical thinking/judgments
- Explaining idioms
- Exploring text structure
- Pros and cons
- Summarizing
- Examining writing style
- Writing types (persuasive, narrative, descriptive, opinion, instructional)
What Teachers Are Saying About This Nonfiction Reading Comprehension and Analysis Program:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of my favourite resources on TPT! THANK YOU! This can be used online or in person. My students look forward to reading the articles and completing the follow activities. I can assess reading, writing, and media literacy throughout these resources.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ These truly are high-interest passages. Not only has all the work been done for you, but even my reluctant readers look forward to working on this resource!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love that this covers so many aspects of non-fiction. My students actually asked if we could continue reading the articles and doing the projects.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is an excellent resource! The articles are high-interest, and I love the variety of questions and activities that are given with each one. This is an easy way to incorporate independent reading of informational text into your curriculum without reinventing the wheel. I love it!
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