Plastic Pollution Non-Fiction Article

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Total Pages: 40 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 32 MB
File Type: Zip

With this Plastic Pollution Non-Fiction Article, students will learn about the history of plastic and the pollution it creates. 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!)

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• It’s relevant and engaging – The real-world topic of plastic pollution 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. “As always, another great resource for including non-fiction articles into the classroom. I used this at home with my own kids, but I can not wait to use [it] with my class next year.  It also makes for a great cross-curricular tie-in when looking at human impacts on the environment, ecosystems, etc.”
2. “Great resource!”
3. “Worked well in my classroom!”