Public Swimming Pool Safety Non-Fiction Article

All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Total Pages: 42 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 22 MB
File Type: Zip

With this Public Swimming Pool Safety Non-Fiction Article, students will learn about the various germs that live in public swimming pools. This resource contains 1 non-fiction article and 3 reading activities to assist with reading comprehension, standardized test prep and cross-curricular learning. 

Click Here To View The Preview

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

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!)

Save Money - Buy The Bundle

Transform your middle school classroom with this comprehensive Article of the Week Non-Fiction Articles Bundle #2, designed to improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills.

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• It’s relevant and engaging – The real-world topic of public swimming pool safety 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. “There is so much included here! Wow! Thank you! It's perfect for my 2nd year HS ESL class! They are going to love the topic, and because of the different versions you've included of the text and audio, we all will be able to complete the same lesson. I'm so happy! Thank you!! :-)”
2. “My students loved this resource. Thanks so much!”
3. “Students enjoyed the article and its contents. Created great class discussion and questions were easy to follow. highly recommend.”
4. “This was great for the start of the year as part of our intro to our article of the week. Thanks!”