Alcatraz Non-Fiction Article

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Total Pages: 30 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 28 MB
File Type: Zip

Use this Alcatraz Non-Fiction Article to help students learn about Alcatraz, a former maximum-security prison. This resource contains 1 non-fiction article and 3 reading activities to assist with reading comprehension, standardized test prep and cross-curricular learning. 

What’s Included:

• Non-Fiction Article (2 versions: regular and modified text)
• Audio File (MP3 audio file of each article - great for differentiation!)
• 3 Post-Reading Activities:
  • Comprehension questions
  • Grammar review (2 versions: printable + self-grading Google Form)
  • Long answer writing prompt
    
• Pre-Reading K-W-L Chart
• Teacher Lesson Plan
• Printable PDFs – perfect for in-person learning or printing packets
• Google Slides version – ideal for 1:1 classrooms and Google Classroom

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Skills & Standards Targeted:

• Reading Informational Text
• Citing Evidence from Text
• Grammar and Language Review
• Writing Extended Responses
• Standardized Test Prep (great for practice with nonfiction passages!)

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Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• It’s relevant and engaging – The real-world topic instantly captures students’ interest. It encourages meaningful discussions and critical thinking, even among reluctant readers.
• It’s no-prep and ready to use – With both print-friendly PDFs and digital Google Slides formats, this resource is truly grab-and-go. It’s perfect for sub plans, last-minute lessons, or weekly skill-building.
• It supports multiple standards – From nonfiction reading comprehension and grammar practice to evidence-based writing, this resource helps reinforce key skills.
• It’s differentiated for learners – Includes two article versions (regular and modified), plus paper and digital activity options (including a self-grading Google Form), making it easy to adapt for different reading levels and learning needs.
• It works in any setting – Whether you're teaching in person, remotely, or in a hybrid model, this resource is optimized for flexibility with printable pages and digital formats.

Teacher Feedback

1. “My students loved reading about the prison and investigating the article through questions."
2. “Students enjoyed the article and its contents. Created great class discussion and questions were easy to follow. Highly recommend.”
3. “This was a topic my students were very interested in! They loved coming up with theories and reading about the history. 2peas does a great job in selecting reading material which will interest middle school students! “
4. “This was a great way for me to introduce the novel I was about to read aloud to my students (based on Alcatraz).  It gave the students information and plenty of ways to show their learning.  The students were really engaged, especially my male students.  It is not easy to engage male students in reading exercises so I was impressed.  I have many products from this seller and they are amazing!”