Valentine's Day Non-Fiction Article

Total Pages: 37 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 90 minutes
File Size: 14.5 MB
File Type: PDF

Have your students embark on an educational journey with this Valentine's Day Non-Fiction Article created for middle school students. Discover the magic of this holiday with this Valentine's Day Non-Fiction Article, which offers a deep dive into the traditions, history, and cultural significance of Valentine's Day, making it the perfect addition to your classroom this season. This resource contains 3 post-reading activities for students to practice their reading comprehension skills and encourage cross-curricular learning.

This article is also found in this Middle School Valentine’s Day Unit.

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Resource Includes:

• Engaging Non-Fiction Article: This article will help students learn about the origins and traditions of Valentine's Day.
• Modified and Regular Versions: Every student is unique; therefore, both the modified and regular versions of the non-fiction article are provided, ensuring that all learners can access and enjoy the material.
• MP3 Audio Files: MP3 files for each article are provided to help with a variety of learning styles and needs.
• 3 Post-Reading Activities: Assess your students' comprehension with thought-provoking comprehension questions. Enhance their grammar skills with two options: paper-based activities and self-grading Google Forms. And watch their writing skills flourish with a long-answer writing response.
• Answer Keys: Help assess student learning using the provided answers.
• Seamless Online Learning: Both print and digital options are provided.

Why Choose This Valentine's Day Non-Fiction Article?

✅ Versatile Usage: Perfect for Valentine's Day or any time you want to explore intriguing non-fiction material with your students.
✅ Comprehensive Learning: Promote reading skills, historical knowledge, and critical thinking with a single resource.
✅ Comprehensive Support: Benefit from a teacher lesson plan and a pre-reading K-W-L chart to guide your teaching journey.
✅ Cross-Curricular Connections: Help your students make connections with other subjects as they explore the cultural, historical, and social aspects of Valentine's Day.

Use this article with this Article of the Week Differentiated Lessons program and this Article of the Week Holidays Around The World Non-Fiction Articles Bundle.

Teacher Feedback

1. “My students found the history of Valentine's Day very interesting! I really liked how there were two versions - a modified and regular version to support different learners in the classroom.”
2. “This was a great article to use the week leading up to Valentine's Day for my 6th graders. I am a huge fan of the Article of the Week approach to teaching Non-Fiction texts, and this article didn't disappoint.” 
3. “My students loved the information and the different question types. Thank you!”

Additional Engaging Valentine’s Day Resources

• Valentine's Day Unit
• Valentine's Day Creative Writing Assignment
• Valentine’s Day Digital Escape Room