The D.B. Cooper Mystery Non-Fiction Article

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Total Pages: 40 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 90 Minutes
File Size: 10 MB
File Type: Zip (PDF)

Use this D.B. Cooper Mystery Non-Fiction Article to engage your students with one of America’s most thrilling unsolved mysteries! This high-interest non-fiction reading comprehension resource dives into the true story of D.B. Cooper - the man who hijacked a plane in 1971, demanded ransom from the FBI, and vanished without a trace. Perfect for middle school ELA, reading comprehension practice, or cross-curricular history lessons, this resource is designed to build critical thinking and reading analysis 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

 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!)

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Transform your middle school classroom with this comprehensive Article of the Week Full Year Mega Bundle, designed to improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills. 

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• It’s high-interest and student-approved – The true crime twist grabs students’ attention, even reluctant readers. It sparks discussion and curiosity, making reading comprehension fun.
• It’s no-prep and ready to use – With both PDF and digital formats, teachers can download and go. Perfect for sub plans, emergency lessons, or days when time is short.
• It fits multiple standards – Teachers can cover nonfiction reading, grammar, and writing all in one lesson - ideal for test prep or skill reinforcement.
• It’s differentiated – With two text versions (regular and modified), an audio file, and flexible formats (printable + digital), it’s easy to meet a wide range of student needs.
• It’s cross-curricular – Combines history, critical thinking, and literacy, making it valuable in ELA and Social Studies classrooms.
• It works in any setting – Whether teaching in person, remotely, or in a hybrid model, this resource is formatted to support all learning environments.

Teacher Feedback

1. "My students LOVED reading the article! They were so engaged with the story which improved their answers."
2. "My students really liked this resource. Great Work!!"
3. "This was an engaging way to practice reading informational text to draw conclusions!"

Perfect For:

• Middle school ELA or Social Studies
• Test prep & reading centers
• Sub plans or emergency lesson plans
• Early finishers or enrichment
• Cross-curricular history + literacy lessons

Save time and spark curiosity with this ready-to-use, no-prep resource that brings true crime and mystery into your classroom in an engaging, educational way. Whether you’re teaching in-person, online, or hybrid, this flexible resource works across all learning environments.