Japan's Cat Islands Non-Fiction Article

All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Total Pages: 23 Pages
Answer Key: Included
Teaching Duration: 60 Minutes
File Type: Zip

With this Japan’s Cat Islands Non-Fiction Article, students will learn about the history of Japan’s Cat Islands. This resource contains one non-fiction article and four post-reading activities to assist with reading comprehension, standardized test preparation, and cross-curricular learning. 

What’s Included:

• 1 Non-Fiction Article
• 4 Post-Reading Activities:
  • • Comprehension questions
    • Grammar review (2 versions: printable + self-grading Google Form)
    • Long answer writing prompt
    • Colouring Activity
• Pre-Reading K-W-L Chart
• Detailed Teacher Lesson Plan
• Printable PDFs – perfect for in-person learning or printing packets
• Google Slides version – ideal for 1:1 classrooms and Google Classroom

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!)

Try The Bundle

If you’re ready to bring the excitement of non-fiction articles into your classroom, try this comprehensive Article of the Week Full Year Mega Bundle. With 49 non-fiction articles designed to improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills, you will transform your middle school classroom.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• It’s relevant and engaging – The real-world topic of Japan’s Cat Islands 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 works in any setting – Whether you’re teaching in person, online, or in a hybrid model, this resource is optimized for flexibility with printable pages and digital formats.

Teacher Feedback

1. “This resource has been a great extension while catching up on another class.  This is very engaging and the students like the topic a lot.  This resource is super simple to use and is easy to print and go!  THANKS.”
2. “I liked this package so much that I went and bout the entire bundle!  I love how easy it is to modify for the different learners in my class.  The articles are very interesting and lead to great conversations.”
3. “Loved the layout of this resource and the readability. I was able to leave it as an assignment for my students to work on independently as a snow day assignment.”
4. “This resource has given me such great results! My EFLs were talking away and were curious about the subject. Also, the variety of materials, like the worksheets and the videos, make for fun learning.”