Teaching Informational Text Series, Part 3
Homeschooling looks different every day — and sometimes every hour! Some days everything runs smoothly with binders and highlighters. Other days, you need a lesson on an iPad while waiting for an older sibling’s practice to end.
Every classroom is different too, and that’s exactly why I designed the Article of the Week units to work in both print and digital formats. You can adjust quickly without having to re-plan your entire day.
The goal is simple: use whatever format works best for your child and your schedule that day.
Move Between Print and Digital Formats
Everything is printable. And digital. You can choose one format or mix and match depending on the day.
Paper works especially well for:
– Morning basket time
– Notebooking
– Screen-free days
– Kids who simply work better with a pencil in their hand
Digital formats are especially helpful for:
– Independent work while you work with another child
– Traveling or learning on the go
– Kids who enjoy working on a computer or tablet
– Families that share one device and need designated screen time
– Saving time and giving instant feedback with self-grading Google Forms
And you don’t have to choose one or the other. You might print the article so your child can read and highlight on paper, but have them take the quiz in Google Forms so it grades itself. Use whatever makes your homeschool day a little easier.
Here’s what’s included digitally:
– Articles in Google Slides and Google Docs
– Activities in Google Slides
– Quizzes and tests in Google Slides and self-grading Google Forms
Why Flexible Formats Matter for Busy Homeschoolers
✅ One resource = many options to keep things moving forward.
✅ Switch things up when life happens without losing learning time.
✅ Build independence and responsibility
➡️ See It in Action
Ready to get started? Each of these free units includes a step-by-step Homeschool Teaching Guide. Download one today!
- 4th Grade: Clever Canines Article #4-1
- 5th Grade: Great Pacific Garbage Patch Article #5-26
- 6th Grade: Toys-R-Us: The Comeback Kid Article #6-26
- 7th Grade: Storm Chasers Article #7-26
- 8th Grade: Digital Detox Article #8-26
➡️ Step Inside a Lesson: Every activity in an Article of the Week unit is broken down in this post.
➡️ Next Post: Keep Kids Engaged with Real World Reading
