Dangers of Caffeine and Energy Drinks Non-Fiction Article

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Total Pages: 36 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 14.74 MB
File Type: PDF

Looking for a high-interest non-fiction resource that builds reading comprehension and supports cross-curricular learning? This Dangers of Caffeine and Energy Drinks Non-Fiction Article is a powerful addition to your ELA or health curriculum. Perfect for middle school students, this resource explores the real-world risks of caffeine and energy drink consumption through an engaging informational text and three post-reading activities.

Designed for both print and digital use, this resource is ideal for test prep, health units, sub plans, or Google Classroom assignments. Whether you’re teaching in-person, hybrid or online, this flexible and ready-to-use lesson supports critical thinking, reading strategies, and writing skills.

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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

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 of caffeine and energy drinks 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’s cross-curricular – Seamlessly blends literacy with health and science topics, making it a versatile fit for ELA, science, or class periods focused on wellness and decision-making.
• 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. "This resource was great to use in my Health 7 class. Many students have been drinking energy drinks so it was useful to teach them about what they are consuming! Thanks!"
2. "This was a great article to show students the dangers of caffeine and energy drinks. Really appreciated the differentiated articles and questions."
3. "Students were very interested and engaged with this assignment."

Perfect For:

• Middle school ELA or Health classes
• Test prep & reading centers
• Sub plans or emergency lesson plans
• Early finishers or enrichment
• Cross-Curricular Connection to Health/Science Topics

Give your students the tools to become thoughtful, informed readers while tackling a topic they encounter in everyday life. Download this no-prep, print-and-go non-fiction resource today!