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Common Core W.7.2e handouts
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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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS Common Core Aligned Novel Unit
With its setting in the American Revolution, students get a first hand battle experience in the novel George Washington's Socks. For this Novel Study, here are- comprehension questions for every chapter,- topic specific student log/journal, which leads to an essay - name word search and spelling ladders for vocabulary words,- glossary and two vocabulary worksheets (synonyms/antonyms and words in context). Lots of teacher directions and suggestions.A detailed essay assignment using their log is i
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4th - 8th
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BLOOD on the RIVER by Elisa Carbone - Novel Study
Reading comprehension questions for every chapter are in this No Prep Novel Study unit for Blood on the River - addressing most Common Core standards - with ANSWER KEY. As students answer questions they are guided through creating good paragraphs by use of introductory and transitional phrases.Also included WITH ANSWER KEYS are three tests: Ch 1 to 7; Ch 8 - 18; Ch 19 to 27 . No all-novel test.Also in the file you will find:- Puzzles for names in the novel and vocabulary; - a glossary; - figu
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5th - 9th
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Sentence Frames for Literary Analysis Essay Writing High School ELA, ELL & ESL
Use sentence frames (also called sentence starters) for literary analysis in your ELA or ESL classroom to support all students! Research shows that sentence frames are an effective scaffolding technique. Use sentence frames for differentiated instruction and to support ELL and newcomer students. This is appropriate for 7th-12 grade.This resource is a 5-page handout that includes 12 types of sentence frames for writing about literature: Diction/connotation/denotation, hyperbole, setting, irony, j
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9th - 11th, Adult Education
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Formal Writing Lesson: Removing Personal Pronouns from Sentences
Do your students struggle with taking pronouns out of their writing, removing bias, or writing in formal or informative genres?Use this classroom-tested handout to introduce this skill to students and break down their options to write more professionally. This lesson would be great before…• Your next formal writing assignment • A standardized test• An informative writing unit (but is also great for persuasive)• A revision lesson/unitThis 4-page, print-and-teach download includes a double-sided s
Writing Conference Forms: Conferring Questions and Notes - Middle & High School
Wanting to differentiate writing instruction for middle or high school students? Writing conferences are a great way to meet individual students' needs. By sitting and talking with writers one-on-one, we can help them embrace their strengths, identify areas for growth, and get to know them better as writers.These writing conference forms can be used outside of a writing workshop format. Included in this resource, you will find:Conferring Schedule: A chart to manage your conferring schedule...How
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7th - 10th
Writing a Conclusion Paragraph, Paragraph Writing Reference Sheet
Students struggle with writing a concluding paragraph. Are you looking for a template and reference sheet to help your students write a well-written CONCLUSION PARAGRAPH? Are you trying to sophisticate your students’ writing?Writing an essay is not an easy task for our students. Often, our students have trouble with organizing an essay, and they don’t know how many sentences are required and the specifics required. Many students struggle with writing the conclusion paragraph, and they grapple wi
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6th - 12th
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Year of Bell Ringers: Motivational Monday Quotes Prompts Expansion Pack #1
Mondays are hard for students and teachers alike. Ease into the period with an inspirational quote and thought-provoking writing prompts. The quotes I used are meaningful and relevant to students; many of my students said they looked forward to reading and writing about the prompts each Monday. And the best part? They promote a positive growth mindset that is reinforced each week and all week long. This pack is an expansion pack to my first resource; however, it can be used alone or with the oth
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Text Dependent Analysis Essay
This instructional Powerpoint is a step-by-step guide for writing a text-dependent analysis essay. Through this presentation, students will gain a clear understanding of what a TDA essay is in terms of structure and content.
In addition, students will be guided through the process of reading a prompt, annotating a text, and completing the R.A.C.E. graphic organizer.
Students are also provided with carefully scaffolded instruction on how to develop and support their ideas. They will learn ho
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6th - 8th
Essay Writing Bundle: Narrative, Expository, and Argumentative/Persuasive
Prepare your students to succeed on writing assessment tests! These middle school graphic organizers and anchor charts make writing essays manageable (and less stressful!) for your students and you. These practice writing prompts, graphic organizers, and revision strategies will give your students confidence and help them succeed.Ideal for writing assessment tests and portfolios, these tools walk students through every step of the writing process.Notes on the basic elements of each mode of writi
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8th - 10th
TED Talk Presentations - Print and Digital
Teach public speaking and speech writing with this lesson that challenges students to present TED Talks. Existing TED Talks serve as mentor texts, which students view, analyze, and evaluate before using the writing process to create their own. Print-and-go handouts guide students through their discussion, planning, peer review, editing, and rehearsal. An editable slide and MS Word document is included for the final assignment, so you can customize the assessment for your students’ needs. This
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7th - 10th
SBAC CAASPP ELA Performance Task Simplified Writing Rubrics + Checklists
Empower your secondary ELA students to dominate the SBAC (or CAASPP) Performance Task like never before! Say goodbye to mystery and hello to mastery with this simplified rubric guide, showcasing exactly how those precious points are earned across all three writing types: Narrative, Explanatory, and Argumentative!Each rubric comes fully equipped with handy checklists, empowering students to become their own writing champions by checking their work like seasoned pros!As an added bonus: everything
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6th - 11th
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Criminal Mock Trial Attorney Scripts
These mock trial templates are designed for middle and high school students that are either enrolled in a law class or are participating in criminal mock trials. These templates not only explain how to write an opening statement, direct examination, cross examination, and closing argument, but they also provide a template for writing each of them. Moreover, the opening and closing sections include templates for both the prosecution and the defense. These templates are designed for criminal mo
Basketball Article & Reading Comprehensions, Sports Article
Are you looking for a sports article and reading comprehension about basketball and March Mania? March MadnessⓇ is a huge event during the month of March, and I am sure your students would love to learn about the history behind the March tournament and basketball game.In this product, you will receive an original article, "Hoop Hysteria-The Excitement Around March MadnessⓇ". In this article, your students will learn all about the history of the tournament, the brackets, seeds, and other engaging
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Reading Passages Nonfiction Bundle, Reading Comprehension
Create a Culture, Country, and World Three Projects Bundle
Students will have the fun opportunity to create three projects, their own country, culture, and world! These creative, print and go projects are a sure way to captivate your students' attention, keep them motivated, and maintain their focus throughout the remainder of the year. Plus, each project comes with a detailed rubric to make grading quick and easy. If the teacher chooses, students can work in collaborative groups. These projects are also wonderful to display at Open Houses and decor
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5th - 8th
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Middle School Writing Practice DISCOUNT BUNDLE-Perfect for Back to School!
Let's face it: teaching writing is hard. There are a million little skills, it's subjective, and it can be overwhelming. I can't tell you how many times I've been in the middle of a writing unit and thought, "I wish I had a practice activity for ____."
So, I decided to make a practice activity for all 16 Common Core Writing Sub-Standards related to narratives, informational essays, and arguments. And I created this discount bundle to share them all with you!
You get practice sheets for all of
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6th - 10th
Growth Mindset ELA Skill Review Bell Ringer | SEL Bundle | Digital Printable
This bundle helps you address the social-emotional learning and mental health needs in your classroom while simultaneously covering your ELA and writing content. These no-prep spiralled language review activities are great as centers, bell ringers, morning work, or individual worksheets. Fiction and nonfiction texts cover a range from brain science to positive psychology with various reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing responses. Students engage in evidence-based practices that
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5th - 8th
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Informative Essay Writing Complete Unit Bundle Activities - Graphic Organizers
Supercharge your middle and high school students' journey into informative essay writing mastery with this powerhouse bundle – your all-in-one solution for a transformative teaching experience!Here's what's packed into this game-changing bundle:General Informative Essay Structure Sorting Activity (Black and White)General Informative Essay Structure Sorting Activity (Color)Example #1 Sorting Activity (Black and White)Example #1 Sorting Activity (Color) Example #2 Sorting Activity (Black and Whit
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7th - 10th
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It's a Wonderful Life - Literary Essay Writing (Christmas Activity)
This 10 page, Christmas themed assignment offers students the opportunity to practice the Literary Essay based on their response to the critically acclaimed film, "It's a wonderful Life". This assignment requires no prep and is a fantastic student led assignment which, after initial class discussion, should require very little prompting from teacher.
Assignment includes:
1. A brief introduction to the movie
2. A note-taking form to use while watching the movie
3. Instruction about literary th
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5th - 12th
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Why Do We Write? Introduction to Writing Lesson
Start your year off by putting meaning behind writing. This lesson focuses on why we write, what we write, and what we need to do in order to write successfully. Students will be engaged in small group discussion, whole class discussion, guided notes, and will be assessed with a 3-2-1 Exit Slip at the end of the lesson. Please contact me on TpT if you have any questions!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:1. Google Slides to use while teaching the lesson2. Guided Notes Interactive Notebook Templates3. Lesson
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5th - 12th
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Literary Analysis Essay Mentor Text Pack
Use this pack of 6 exemplar essays to teach your students what strong literary analysis looks like. All essays are aligned to middle school-leveled texts (6th, 7th, and 8th grades), and the writing reflects strong middle-level 4- or 5-paragraph structured essay format. Yes, middle school students CAN write literary analysis essays! I have used these mentor texts with my 6th and 7th grade students to give them a vision of what strong writing looks like before they begin their own essays. Using th
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Literary Analysis Essay BUNDLE
Literary Essay Writing Unit - Instruction and Practice (COMMON CORE ALIGNED)
Fantastic for the beginning of the year, this unit instructs the Literary Essay creatively, through informative template graphics and step by step prompts. Upon completion, students will feel confident in their understanding of the importance, applicability and necessity of the literary essay.
What you can expect in The Literary Essay:
- Instructional sections followed by engaging practice opportunities for each component taught.
- A clear and simplistically designed instructional resource th
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Land of the Cranes: Literature Unit
This 5-7 week unit for Land of the Cranes by Aida Salazar includes the following items:Pre-reading activities in a station rotation formatThe 4 station rotations include an interview with the author, background on the major themes of the novel, background on the major events related to the novel, and an art activity. These stations are a combination of reading, videos, art, and creativity that fully engage all types of learners. Each station ranges from 20-25 minutes and can be completed over th
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6th - 9th
Sports Article & Reading Comprehensions, Lacrosse, Spring
Are you looking for a sports article and reading comprehension about the history and game of lacrosse? Lacrosse is the most popular, growing sport, and this is a highly engaging article for your sports fans, as well as your boys and reluctant readers.In this product, you will receive an original article, "Lacrosse the Nation-The Popular, Growing Sport". In this article, your students will learn all about the history of lacrosse, how the game is played, and other interesting facts about the sport
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Reading Passages Nonfiction Bundle, Reading Comprehension
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