The Mystery of Bigfoot Non-Fiction Article

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Total Pages: 40 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 29 MB
File Type: Zip

Spark your students’ curiosity with The Mystery of Bigfoot, a high-interest non-fiction reading resource designed to build comprehension skills while exploring one of North America's most intriguing legends. Perfect for grades 6 – 8, this engaging cross-curricular resource includes a levelled article, audio support, and versatile comprehension activities - ideal for classroom, online learning, or 1:1 digital environments. Students will dive into the mystery surrounding Bigfoot, a legendary creature said to roam the forests of Canada and the United States. With built-in supports and multiple formats, this resource is great for differentiation, test prep, whole class instruction and literacy centers.

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What’s Included:

• 1 Non-fiction Article (2 versions: regular and modified)
• Audio Files (MP3) for both versions — ideal for listening centers or accessibility
• Pre-Reading K-W-L Chart
• 3 Post-Reading Activities:
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Grammar Practice (2 formats: printable & self-grading Google Forms)
  • Long Answer Writing Prompt
• Google Slides Version for Digital Use
• Individual PDFs of Student Pages for Google Classroom
• Teacher Lesson Plan

Perfect For:

✔️ Reading Comprehension Practice
✔️ Informational Text Standards
✔️ Cross-Curricular Connections (ELA or Science)
✔️ Differentiation & Inclusion
✔️ Standardized Test Prep
✔️ Digital or Print Learning Environments

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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. 

Skills & Standards Targeted:

• Reading Informational Text
• Citing Evidence from Text
• Grammar and Language Review
• Writing Extended Responses
• Standardized Test Prep (great for practice with non-fiction passages!)

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• It’s high-interest and student-approved – This mystery 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 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 using this resource.  I combined it with a project to create a Bigfoot Survival Brochure.”
2. “I am using the bigfoot portion with my class for [the] beginning of the year fun.  We learn about bigfoot and his cousin - Yeti.  Connects to mindset - yet!”
3. “I needed to find a quick lesson for students because their teacher [was] out.  This was perfect.  They had no trouble reading the articles and completing the assignments with the sub.”

Whether you’re teaching in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid setting, The Mystery of Bigfoot brings critical thinking and reading comprehension to life with a topic your students won’t forget!