Article of the Week Differentiated Lessons

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Total Pages: 65 pages
Answer Key: Rubric only
Teaching Duration: 1 Year
File Size: 3 MB
File Type: PDF

Boost student engagement and build essential literacy skills with this Article of the Week Differentiated Lessons resource - designed specifically for middle school students across all subject areas, including English Language Arts. Whether you're teaching in a traditional classroom or using a digital platform like Google Classroom, this no-prep, easy-to-implement resource will save you time while deepening your students' nonfiction reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Perfect for grades 6 – 8, this resource helps students engage with current events, build background knowledge, and strengthen their reading comprehension through differentiated, high-interest assignments.

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What’s Included in This 65-Page Resource:

• Year-Long Implementation Plan – A ready-to-use guide for integrating Article of the Week into your curriculum seamlessly.
• 4 Differentiated Assignments – Includes Short Answer, Graphic Organizer, Essay Response, and Peer-Selected formats for maximum flexibility and engagement.
• Anchor Charts – Visual aids to reinforce key reading and writing strategies.
• 3 Assessment Rubrics – Holistic, Points-Based, and Levels 1–4 rubrics to support fair and consistent grading.
• 7 Graphic Organizers – Scaffold student understanding with a variety of visually engaging tools.
• Teacher & Student Directions – Clear, detailed instructions for both you and your students.
• PDF & Google Slides™ Formats – Print and digital versions for versatile classroom use.

Save Money, Buy The Bundle

Buy this Article of the Week Full Year Mega Bundle to have your full year planned! No more using your evenings and weekends searching for lesson materials. With a total of 49 captivating high-interest non-fiction articles and 41 graphic organizers, this bundle offers a wealth of educational content that will keep your students excited and motivated to learn. 

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Differentiated Learning – Perfect for reaching a wide range of learners with varying reading and writing abilities.
• Cross-Curricular Use – Works in ELA, Social Studies, Science, and more - anywhere non-fiction is relevant.
• Supports Online & In-Person Learning – Easily share with students via Google Classroom or print and go.
• Purposeful Practice – Encourages deeper analysis, thoughtful responses, and strong literacy skills over time.

Teacher Feedback

1. “This is a truly impressive resource. So much more than just worksheets to go along with an article - it really is an organized system. It's going to save me SO much time!!! LOVE that it is scaffolded so I can use it throughout the entire school year, making it more challenging as my students improve (or differentiating with different students within the same class!). THANK YOU!”
2. "This resource forever changed the way that I approach AOW with my students. The gradual release of responsibility method has made the use of AOW with my students less stressful and more meaningful. Thank you!"
3. "This resource was a great way to get students connecting the themes in class to the real world. The resource is differentiated incredibly well. This meant all of my learners were able to access the materials at a developmentally appropriate point. I would say this is a MUST-HAVE resource. Thanks for making reading assessment authentic and easy."

How It Works:

Assign a relevant nonfiction article each week and let students respond using one of the four differentiated formats. These scaffolded tasks promote meaningful engagement and are adaptable to fit your classroom goals. With built-in rubrics and graphic organizers, assessment and instruction become simpler and more effective.

Use this resource all year long to transform nonfiction reading into an interactive, skill-building routine your students will look forward to each week! This is a great resource to teach middle school nonfiction reading & writing skills.