Parkinson’s Disease - Science Reading Article - Grade 8 and Up

Parkinson's Disease Reading Comprehension - Grade 8+ This informative science article teaches students in grades 8 and up about Parkinson's disease - its symptoms, causes, treatments, and facts. The reading is accompanied by critical thinking questions that develop scientific literacy, reading comprehension, and analysis skills. As a time-saving teaching resource, this engaging substitute plan facilitates differentiated instruction. Students read the article independently and answer knowledge-based, evaluative, and open-ended questions. Then, class discussion facilitates the application of concepts. This activity takes 50-75 minutes and integrates smoothly with Google Classroom through multiple file type options. Overall, this well-researched reading fosters disciplinary literacy and boosts comprehension. Through insightful facts and perspectives, students gain a nuanced understanding of Parkinson’s while strengthening analysis abilities.