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Writing-essays Common Core RI.8.2 resources
Snapchat™ Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions
In this Snapchat Reading Comprehension Passage, your students will look at the pros and cons of the app, work on reading comprehension questions, and participate in argument writing. This product includes both a higher and lower-level article for differentiation purposes. Included with the article are reading comprehension questions for both levels, as well argument writing extension activities and worksheets.Snapchat™ is a popular app among teenagers, and my middle school students choose this a
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Argument Writing Bundle
Black History Month Research Project
Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing, and communication skills at the same time! Students will learn vital research skills, learn about an influential African American, put their thoughts and ideas down in an ORGANIZED essay, peer edit and revise their essays, and present their research fi
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6th - 9th
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Argumentative Writing UNIT Common Core Grades 6-12 Editable
Teach your students to write solid argument essays step-by-step with my Argumentative Writing unit. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for grades 6-12. Newly updated to include EDITABLE handouts and rubrics in Google Drive (using Google Slides). This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE and is also included in my Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts.Students won't struggle writing an argument with my graphic organize
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Expository Informative Explanatory Writing Unit Editable CCSS Distance Learning
This writing unit focuses on explanatory and informative (expository) writing and is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. It has also been recently updated to include Google Drive / Google Classroom editable handouts (perfect for distance learning!) and MLA 8 style handouts.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Students will learn to write informative/explanatory essays and research papers by following the step-by-step process. The zipped file in
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Argumentative Writing Unit and Lesson Plans with Debates for Middle School
Teaching argumentative writing in your middle school ELA class is now broken down step-by-step in a scaffolded and differentiated argumentative writing unit. This unit includes 23 done-for-you lesson plans and daily teacher lesson slide presentations with all content and examples broken down. Each lesson is quick and easy to set up and I have done ALL the work for you. You could even leave these lesson plans for subs. Look at your daily lesson plans and pull up the accompanying teacher slides an
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6th - 8th
Using the CRAAP Test to Determine Source Credibility! Customizable Google Slides
Do your students tend to hit "share" "like" or "retweet" before checking a source is legitimate? Can your students determine the difference between a credible source and fake news? Do they know what to look for when analyzing articles, online material, tweets, and images for credibility? Do they understand which sources are acceptable to utilize as evidence in a writing assignment? In a world where misinformation can be spread like wildfire via social media and the internet, it is vital that stu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Writing instruction has never been easier! This download now includes ALL of my writing resources: argument and persuasive, expository (including journalism), and narrative writing. In addition, I added helpful outlines, prompts, and rubrics. The skills practiced are standards-based, aligned with the Common Core State Standards.This is a MEGA BUNDLE of the following products:*ARGUMENT*Argument Writing Mega Bundle (Includes Unit, Editable Handouts, Rubrics, AND Presentation) (This is included in
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7th - 12th
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Persuasive Writing Unit - Lesson, Graphic Organizer, Essay Topics, and Rubric
This persuasive writing unit is suitable for online learning with digital materials for Google Classroom®. Scaffold persuasive essay writing using the slideshow lesson, graphic organizers, and student examples included with this bundle! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Persuasive Writing Unit:✏️ Persuasive Writing Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Microsoft PowerPoint®✏️ Main Idea & Supporting Details Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Micr
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6th - 12th
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Argumentative Writing Instructional Workbook Grades 7-10: The Paper Chain
This is a 80-page exciting student-friendly ebook instructional manual and workbook for writing an argument / argumentative paper - perfect for grades 7 - 10. This unit addresses WRITING, READING, and LANGUAGE in Common Core Language. These are reading and writing techniques that can be used for cross-curricular writing in Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education... you name it! Want a HARD COPY printed, bound, and delivered directly to you? CLICK HERE.With this student-friend
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7th - 10th
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Paired Passages Activities: Argumentative Writing 8th & 9th Grade IG v. TikTok
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argumentative writing! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (Instagram vs. TikTok), but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion BreakdownQuestion SetsContext CluesEvidence Based Questions3 Multiple Choice1 Multiple Sele
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8th - 9th
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Also included in: DIGITAL Paired Text Passages - DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE: IG v. TikTok
Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing with Rhetorical Appeals Persuasion and Devices
Teaching Rhetorical Analysis in middle school is finally broken down with this complete reading and essay writing unit. This unit includes 23 done-for-you lesson plans, reference pages, completed essays, speeches, and analysis reading response examples with explanations and teaching for students. Each lesson is quick and easy to set up and I have done ALL the work for you. You could even leave these lesson plans for subs. Here's what you'll get:Rhetorical Analysis Unit: 23 Lesson Plans and Res
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6th - 8th
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Persuasive Essay Outline - Writing Assignment and Graphic Organizer OSSLT OLC4O
Guide students through the writing process with this persuasive essay outline! This assignment includes a persuasive writing graphic organizer, assignment instructions, and an editable rubric. Suitable for online learning with digital files for Google Drive®.Included with this Persuasive Writing Assignment:✏️ Persuasive Essay Assignment Instructions - Digital & Print✏️ Writing Process Graphic Organizers - Digital & PrintPlanning Guide for BrainstormingIntroduction Paragraph OutlineICCER
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6th - 12th
Argumentative Paired Text Passages - DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE: Cell Phones School
Your students will be HIGHLY ENGAGED in this DIGITAL Paired Passage (Paired Text) Set, as they read and write about whether cell phones should be allowed at school. The included passages are on a 4th-9th grade reading level and include evidence-based questions that are highly aligned to the rigor levels of the Common Core Standards. It's Google Classroom READY and perfect for Distance Learning, Traditional School, or a Hybrid set-up.The Product Includes:3 DIFFERENTIATED Sets of 2 Passages (4th-
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5th - 8th
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Argument Research and Essay Unit With "Room for Debate"
Make writing argument essays relevant with this month-long unit! Students begin by reading, analyzing, and evaluating articles on real-world topics from “Room for Debate" in The New York Times. Then, using their reading as inspiration, students select a topic for research and use their research to write a formal argumentative essay. Throughout the unit, the teacher scaffolds instruction and provides practice paraphrasing, avoiding plagiarism, MLA formatting, and developing arguments. The teach
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8th - 12th
Paired Texts: Frederick Douglass & Malala Yousafzai - Close Reading Essay Lesson
This lesson connects three texts: Robert Hayden’s poem “Frederick Douglass,” an excerpt from Frederick Douglass’s My Bondage and My Freedom, and the New York Times article “Malala Yousafzai, Girl Shot by Taliban, Makes Appeal at U.N.” It also makes learning relevant for your students through real-world connections, while meeting ELA standards by employing nonfiction texts.Use this lesson to give your students practice with close reading and the synthesis of ideas. Activity handouts focus on b
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Real-World Nonfiction Connections Bundle: Thoreau, Douglass & Chopin
Argumentative Writing Debate Text Rubric TEST PREP
Teach students to think critically, debate wisely, and write flawlessly with this digital ARGUMENT UNIT! Students analyze podcasts, newscasts, a Ted Talk, and informational articles to learn the elements of argument and debate, and then develop their own debate with scaffolded graphic organizers. Students will close read informational texts while learning the art of argument! This is a great way to integrate standards for greater efficiency and productivity! This unit requires ZERO PREP and stu
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Argument Writing Debate Thesis Statement Distance Learning
Paired Passages Argumentative Writing for 8th & 9th Grade: Social Media Effects
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argumentative writing! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (social media and its effects on confidence), but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.*Note: This resource is leveled for 8th and 9th grades.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion BreakdownQuest
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8th - 9th
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Leveled Valentine's Day Reading and Writing Activities (Grades 6-8)
Looking for Valentine's Day reading and writing activities that are rigorous? This resource provides teachers and students with a leveled informational text, leveled standards-aligned questions, and leveled argumentative writing activities! Your ELLs and lower-level students will feel successful! Your students are guaranteed to learn and have a blast while doing it on Valentine's Day with this resource!This resource has a printable PDF and Digital versions!Included:⭐️ Vocabulary page⭐️ Frayer mo
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6th - 8th
Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan, Graphic Organizer, and Examples OLC4O OSSLT
Are your students struggling to write a persuasive paragraph? This lesson plan provides an engaging introduction to persuasive writing using graphic organizers and examples of opinion writing. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! Included with this Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan:✏️ Persuasive Writing Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Microsoft PowerPoint®✏️ Persuasive Writing Guided Note - Digital & Print✏️ ICCER Outline Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer - Digital &am
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6th - 12th
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Writing: Interacitve Foldable Organizers and Practice
Bring your students’ writing notebooks to life with folding writing organizers and lessons for each writing task!
This product contains everything you need to teach writing. Step-by-step guided instructions with photos, writing prompts, examples for modeling, and dozens of folding organizers are included!
Like many teachers, I often used graphic organizers to help students plan and organize their ideas for writing. Unfortunately, students are easily bored by regular organizers and many kids pr
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6th - 8th
Main Idea and Supporting Details - Persuasive Writing Lesson and Examples OLC4O
Teaching persuasive writing? This lesson introduces students to the main ideas and supporting details. Students will explore examples of main points and supporting evidence to prepare for opinion writing. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Persuasive Writing Lesson:✏️ Main Idea & Supporting Details Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google Slides® & PDFDefine main ideas and supporting detailsExamine characteristics of mai
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6th - 12th
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Argumentative Writing Unit - Middle School Argumentative Essay - 4 Day Week
This Common Core aligned resource is the perfect way to teach your students how to compose a multi-paragraph argumentative composition. This debate centers around whether students believe that a four-day school week is a better option than a traditional five-day school week. It will allow your students to take part in a real world project that includes the use of technology and several research based strategies. Teachers will love that this product contains teacher models for each task, a Power
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5th - 8th
MARCH TEST PREP ESCAPE ROOM ELA ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING RACE STRATEGY PASSAGES
Need help motivating students who are burnt out on test prep? This St. Patrick's Day March 360 ELA TEST PREP digital escape room will do the trick! CCSS AND COMPATIBLE WITH MOST STATE STANDARDS.The escape room is divided into thematic forest scenes, each designed to simulate a different part of the test. Students will read passages, compose ECR/SCR (constructed responses) and an argumentative essay, analyze writing samples, solve puzzles, and crack ELA codes all while scrolling through an immers
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: MARCH ELA 360 TEST PREP DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM & BELL RINGER GRAMMAR BUNDLE
Argumentative Paired Text Passages DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE: Video Games
Your students will be HIGHLY ENGAGED in this DIGITAL Paired Passage (Paired Text) Set, as they read and write about whether it's okay to play video games or if they are bad for you. The included passages are on a 4th-9th grade reading level and include evidence-based questions that are highly aligned to the rigor levels of the Common Core Standards. It's Google Classroom READY and perfect for Distance Learning, Traditional School, or a Hybrid set-up.The Product Includes:3 DIFFERENTIATED Sets of
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5th - 8th
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