{"title":"Weird Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Weird Science Series brings together no-prep nonfiction ELA reading comprehension resources designed for 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade classrooms. Each packet is built around a surprising, curiosity-driven science topic — the kind students actually want to read about — while delivering the rigorous ELA skills your standards require.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Weird Science resource includes a full-length informational text article, multiple-choice comprehension questions, and vocabulary practice with key academic terms students can connect to real life. Full packets also include writing connections with MLA practice, enrichment activities, and expanded teacher answer keys for every activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese resources work for whole-class instruction, independent reading practice, bell ringers, sub plans, and end-of-unit assessment. 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This free mini-lesson is a sampler of the full Weird Science series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Inside This Free Download\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull informational article: \u003cem\u003eWhy Lying on Your Left Feels Right: The Science of Side Sleeping\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVocabulary word bank — 6 terms with fill-in-the-blank practice embedded in the article\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e6 multiple-choice comprehension questions with strong distractors\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExpanded teacher answer key with explanations for every answer choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eVocabulary Terms in This Article\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"vocab-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"vocab-tag\"\u003egastric emptying\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"vocab-tag\"\u003eacid reflux\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"vocab-tag\"\u003eGERD\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"vocab-tag\"\u003enasal cycle\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"vocab-tag\"\u003ecirculation\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003cspan class=\"vocab-tag\"\u003einferior vena cava\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"series-note\"\u003e🔬 \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the full Weird Science series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each complete packet includes 10 comprehension questions, a full vocabulary workshop (Parts A–C), MLA writing and in-text citation practice, revise \u0026amp; edit activities, optional enrichment tasks, and an expanded teacher key — all built around real science topics students find genuinely fascinating.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"who-block\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho this is for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle school ELA teachers and homeschool parents who want engaging, rigorous nonfiction for grades 6–8. 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