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Writing-expository Common Core CCRA.SL.5 resources
End of Year ELA Project Choice Board Final Fun Research Project
Spark enthusiasm with this "student choice" end-of-year ELA project! Middle school students will go absolutely nuts for these fun topics that will have them diving into research, citing evidence, making compelling claims, and confidently presenting their findings—all while having a blast!This project is designed to integrate multiple standards, making it an great choice for an engaging and comprehensive end-of-year activity."The FIVE Slide Final"!What's included in this resource: ✅ Three project
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5th - 8th
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Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)
Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)Ever wanted to start a class podcast? In this printable workbook, students create an episode on a current event. It could be a current event in your school, community, or the world. The workbook takes students through:Generating IdeasPlanningWriting a ScriptInterviewsEditing and PublishingAssessmentStudents can do this project on their phones, computers, or iPads. I generally give them a week or two to create, and then we have a list
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7th - 12th
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Friday Night Lights Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities
Friday Night Lights, H.G. Bissinger's study of the impact of football in a Texas town resonates across the country. His discussions of the academics vs. sports debate,race, gender, and class issues, and entitlement will hook middle and high school students. Friday Night Lights speaks to the secondary school experience as well as society's expectations.This complete unit plan, includes: Common Core Standards and Bloom's Taxonomy grade level, time frame, assessments, and detailed daily plans as we
Grades:
7th - 12th
Rhetorical Analysis of Ted Talks Worksheets - Persuasion & Ted Talk Activities
These no-prep TED talk worksheets encourage rhetorical analysis and critical thinking about nonfiction texts! Whether you use these TED talks as a part of an rhetorical analysis and argumentative essay unit, a stand-alone lesson, or a reading and discussion resource, this resource is sure to engage learners while holding them to high expectations! I created this resource for my English 10 students who LOVE all things visual and technology-based. This activity builds nonfiction reading, analysis
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8th - 11th
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Endangered Animals Television Commercial Research Project
The "Endangered Animals Television Commercial" Project allows students to demonstrate their knowledge about endangered animals in a unique way. In small groups or individually, students will select an endangered animal for research.
They will then plan, research, write, and simulate a complete television commercial or public service announcement (PSA) about the animal they have chosen. They will present their commercials to the class. If you have a camcorder handy, this project makes for gr
Grades:
4th - 9th
I Want a Pet Paragraph Packet | Persuasive Paragraph Writing
Are you looking for an engaging way to incorporate daily paragraph writing in your classroom? Have your students write a letter to their parents or guardians asking for a pet and outlining how they will care for it with our I Want a Pet Paragraph Packet. This resource will guide students through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed persuasive paragraph about their desire to have a pet. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin b
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1st - 4th
Also included in: March! Step-by-Step Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
It's My Favorite Book Paragraph Packet | Opinion Paragraph Writing
Are you looking for an engaging way to incorporate daily paragraph writing in your classroom? Get your students writing about their favorite book with our It's My Favorite Book Paragraph Packet . This resource will guide students through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed opinion paragraph about their favorite book. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to display student work!Our Paragraph Packet
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: March! Step-by-Step Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
All About My Country Research Project for Multicultural and ESL Classes
Are you looking for an engaging and culturally enriching project to help your middle and high school intermediate and advanced ESL students learn about their heritage? This All About My Country Project is designed with your students' diverse cultural backgrounds in mind, providing a comprehensive and interactive exploration of their heritage. In this month-long project, your students will go on a deep exploration of their country of origin. They’ll research, interview, present, and write an essa
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7th - 10th
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INFORMATIVE WRITING LESSONS UNIT & RESEARCH PROJECT BUNDLE Around the World
***SEMESTER-LONG UNIT! UPDATED 2024! BUNDLE & SAVE 30%!*** Teach informative research writing in a way that is engaging and memorable with this no-prep 416-page Informative Writing & Country Research Unit BUNDLE with Writing Skills, Project, Presentation, & Party. In this unit, students will learn critical Research and Informative Writing Skills, then use these acquired skills to create a research project about a country of their choice. They will present their projects at a culminat
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Creating Podcasts in the Classroom - Podcast Unit Plan & Podcast Project BUNDLE
Have SO much fun with student podcasting and unique, engaging podcast projects in this no-prep podcast unit with podcast worksheets and MORE. Everything you need for student podcasting in the classroom, including podcast listening and student-produced podcasts! If you're ready for “real world,” authentic assessment, with a ton of active listening and podcasting activities at your fingertips, this podcasting bundle is perfect for you!A lot of work and love went into making these unit plans and re
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8th - 11th
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Pets | Guided Research Paragraph Packet | Informative Paragraph Writing
Are you looking for a way to introduce your students to a research project that ends with a perfectly written paragraph? Our It's Time to Research Pets! Paragraph Packet will guide students through researching a pet of their choosing utilizing kid-friendly websites. When finished researching, students will be led through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about the pet they chose. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to as
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1st - 4th
Also included in: March! Step-by-Step Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
Brave New World Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities
This 101-page plan is a Common Core Standards based unit containing: time frame, day by day lessons, vocabulary, chapter by chapter study guide for discussion ideas, 50+ worksheets, assessments, group and individual projects and much, much more. In this day and age when even a hamburger can be cloned, students are fascinated by the What-ifs of human reproduction. What would happen if people could choose their baby's gender as well as each and every physical, mental and emotional aspect?In this c
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9th - 12th
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Create an Animal | Fun Explanatory, Expository, & Descriptive Writing Activity
Puts their informative, explanatory, descriptive writing to the test and smiles on their faces! Students get to be creative and have fun, yet they must also use their best expository writing skills. The purpose for their writing becomes so clear during this lesson -- which is to have their partners draw exactly what they've described. Includes lesson plan, sample hybrid animal photos, a sample drawing and description of a "jaccoon" (jaguar and raccoon hybrid), and a handout for the student that
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4th - 8th
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AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH UNIT MEGA BUNDLE Writing Skills Report Present Theme
***BUNDLE & SAVE 40%!*** Teach informative research writing in a way that is engaging and memorable with this no-prep 568-page Around the World Research Unit MEGA BUNDLE-Writing Skills Lessons, Research Report, Presentation Project, Party, and Theme Day. Use this thematic unit to celebrate diversity, and culture, while students practice research skills, report writing, technology skills, manners, presentation, speaking, and listening skills! First, students will learn and practice a variety
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3rd - 8th
The Innocence Project PBL Pack
Curious about how to create meaningful research and argument activities in groups or how to implement a project-based learning (PBL) scenario in your classroom? This activity combines social justice elements with argumentation in a powerful way as students work in teams to research real-life cases from The Innocence Project and create a formal presentation to the appeals court to overturn the case or maintain a sentence based on their research. Pack includes project, planning sheets, storyboardi
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9th - 12th
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AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH & THEME DAY BUNDLE Report Presentation End of the Year
***BUNDLE & SAVE 30%!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING AND FUN into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 193-page/slide Around the World Research Project & Theme Day BUNDLE for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. Use this thematic project and celebratory days to celebrate diversity, and culture, while students practice research, writing, technology, presentation, speaking, listening, STEM, art, and teamwork skills! Students will complete an in-depth Re
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
After Testing Activity: Create Your Dream Life Project for Middle & High School
Are you looking for a fun project for after testing? This exciting Create Your Dream Life project is all about empowering middle and high school students to dream big and turn those dreams into reality. Through fun activities and thought-provoking prompts, students will explore their passions, goals, and ambitions. Great for an end of the year project too!Students will create slideshow presentations or posters that showcase their dreams for the future. Whether it's becoming a doctor, traveling t
Grades:
8th - 11th
Essay Writing How To: Introduction/Hook/Thesis statement/Conclusion/5 paragraph
Teach your students how to write an essay!: outlines; introductions, hook, thesis; body paragraphs & transitional phrases; conclusions and concluding statements; and revision from rough to final draft. A whole unit on essays and expository writing using a 5-paragraph essay format:*Lesson in Powerpoint and PDF format* Student Activity Workbook* Teacher lesson plans and objectives covered, alternate examples, assessments, and scriptsUnit covers:* Structure of a five-paragraph essay* Different
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Highschool ELA Bundle: Writing, Research, and Argumentation
Culturally Responsive, Game Based History! K4-5 Pre-Game Warm-Up_Bozeman Trail
Put Westward Expansion into full context with over 25 lessons that use an animated video, maps, DBQs, expository writing, class discussions & group challenges. Next? Play the BOZEMAN TRAIL board game (separate purchase). Structured by the NGSS 3D Learning Framework & aligned to meet Indian Education For All standards (WY & MT). A journey back in time you won't forget.BOARD GAME DESCRIPTION: "Set against the backdrop of the 1851 Treaty of Fort Laramie, this illegal short-cut off the
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4th - 7th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Critical Literary Theory: Feminist, Marxist, Psychoanalytic, New Historicism etc
Critical Literary Theory: lessons and assessments & key terms - Marxist, Feminist, Psychoanalytic, Queer, Death of the Author and New Historicism Literary Theory, for AP English and adult learners. Examples of application in media and short stories as far ranging as anime, detective stories, video games, and fairy tales.The Nathaniel Hawthorne story "The Birthmark" is included for a reading upon which all critical lenses can be applied.==============Check out our other lessonsRace horror as
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Life 100 Years Ago- 100th Day of School- Gallery Walk- Photo prompts- Editable
What's more fun on the 100th day of school than taking the kids back in time? This slide show can be used in a variety of ways to enrich knowledge about the past. The students will be surprised to learn how the way of life 100 years ago is much different than today. Mount the large photos on construction paper for a gallery walk. Allow the kids to write questions, comments, and thoughts about each photo. Reveal the truth behind the photos through the brief summaries. Or... Allow groups of stud
Grades:
K - 4th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-2
Heroic Journey Unit Bundle - Introduction PPT, Notes, and Project
Engage students in the Hero's Journey with an engaging PPT lesson that uses The Lion King, Hercules, and Star Wars to teach students Joseph Campbell's Monomyth. Then students choose a book or movie they love and trace the hero's journey throughout. Students also present their findings in a written report and multi-media presentation. This is an authentic assessment of student understanding of the heroic journey and its archetypes.Heroic Journey Introduction PPT and NotesThis is a 67 slide Power
Grades:
6th - 12th
It's a Rainy Day Paragraph Packet | Opinion Paragraph Writing
Do your students need to Step Up their writing? Get your students writing about what they like to do on rainy days with our It's A Rainy Day Paragraph Packet . This resource will guide students through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed opinion paragraph about what rainy day activities they like best! When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to display student work! Our Paragraph Packets are designe
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Also included in: It's April! Paragraph Packet BUNDLE | Paragraph Writing
Bear Brook Podcast Unit Plan Bundle
As an avid true crime listener and fan, I knew I had to incorporate Bear Brook into my AP English Language high school classroom. Please listen to the podcast in its entirety BEFORE considering this for your high school classroom here. There are some mature triggering concepts, and it requires a mature audience. You are also able to skip episodes or sections and use the podcast lesson plans. You will get:⭐ Episode 1: Hide and Seek slides⭐ Episode 1 Mining the Monologue assignment⭐Episode 2: Kno
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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