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Common Core W.7.1b dbqs
School Dress Code: An Evidence-Based Argumentative Writing Unit - Google Drive
This argumentative writing unit focuses on utilizing a popular and controversial topic, school dress codes, to spark informal dialogue and debate as well as claim/counterclaim development and evidence-based writing through article and video study. Examining students’ school dress code experiences, students are given many opportunities throughout this unit to discuss their positions with peers. These conversations and informal writings combined with an analysis of the differing viewpoints present
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6th - 12th
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PERSUASIVE WRITING SET BUNDLE! Argument Writing Assessment Sets for Grades 6-9
This bundle includes every text set currently sold in my store. Even better, you will have access to future text sets that are added at no additional cost to you. Let me know if you have any questions!Six great argumentative text sets in one great discounted bundle! With an emphasis on preparing students for state testing and writing assessment tests, all of these argumentative text sets provide (PDF) multiple realistic sources (4-5 each) with a prompt formatted to be much like what your studen
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6th - 9th
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Tale of Genji - "Dance of the Blue Waves"- Article, Power Point, Activities
The brief Primary Source and Power Point present an excerpt from The Tale of Genji by Lady Murasaki Shikibu ... "The Dance of the Blue Waves." Activities and a Document Based Question Assessment are included. Great extension for Medieval Japan. Lesson includes:- Brief Primary Source: - from Tale of Genji - "The Dance of the Blue Sea Waves"- 14-Slide Power Point Presentation- 3-Question Document Based Question Assessment + Answer Key- DBQ Scoring Rubric (allows students to easily score each othe
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5th - 9th
McCarthyism/Cold War DBQ
This activity includes the use of 7 primary source texts (speech excerpts, photographs, and comic strip) to engage students and encourage them to interact with text and cite specific evidence. Each document comes with at least 3 questions. The questions build upon each other to help students see both sides of the issue with McCarthyism during America's Cold War Era. At the end, students will take the information they have gained while analyzing the documents and construct an argumentative essay.
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6th - 12th
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The Chinese Exclusion Act: Primary Source Analysis
What factors motivated Americans to pass the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?Students will read & analyze 5 primary sources* to answer the guiding question: "Why did Americans pass the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882?" Students will create a working theory and use historical argumentation skills to write a defense of their historical theory. In this lesson, students will:Create a hypothesis answering the guiding questionRead & analyze 5 primary source documents Take notes in a graphic organi
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â US History Primary Sources for Middle Schoolers
Tell Tale Heart Reading/ Writing/ And Discussion
This product includes a slide deck and notes sheet to preview high leverage words in The Tell Tale Heart. It includes a first read annotation lesson with an audio file and a self grading post reading comprehension quiz. It includes a discussion lesson and discussion prep sheetAnd finally it includes a lesson where students will write an analytical paragraph about the text (with an included sample response and best evidence sorting activity)
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7th - 9th
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TDA Task Cards (Organizing a Paragraph)
I know that essay writing isn't always the most engaging activity. So, I designed this task card activity to make our essay unit FUN. Get your students up and moving, working and collaborating when it comes to writing! These task cards require students to organize paragraphs and figure out the proper sentence sequence. Add a prize at the end, and students are determined to win.
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7th - 8th
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CER to DBQ Essay Writing Posters and Outline
These simple essay writing posters create visual definitions of the C.E.R. and D.B.Q. writing process. With the writing process building at each grade level and step, these posters will simplify the writing process and allow for easier writing transitions throughout each step of the process. Please click the green PREVIEW button for a closer look at everything that's included.This file includes: 1 Outline of the Writing Process 18 Google Slides Posters of definitions (for both C.E.R. & D.B.
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3rd - 12th
Is the US a Democracy or a Republic?
Students will look at sources to help them determine what type of a government they think the US really has. (I share with students my opinion, but ask them to determine this on their own).
This activity asks students to analyze short primary sources, explain their analysis and compare and contrast the characteristics of a democracy and a republic- All in one! If your students haven't been introduced to a DBQ yet, but need the practice, this will help prepare them for the many skills involved
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7th - 12th
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Would I live here? Mapping Analysis, Inquiry, and Constructed Response Lesson
This map analysis is a 4-5 day DBQ like lesson that will teach students what geographic factors encourage settlement and impact population in Southwest Asia. Students will be able to list and explain these factors, analyze maps, cite, explain and gather evidence, and defend an argument. Used in a 7th grade social studies classroom. Designed using the Social Studies Georgia Standards of Excellence: SS7G7 Explain the impact of location, climate, physical characteristics, distribution of natural re
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6th - 9th
Will You Enter World War I?
In this inquiry lesson, students will engage with the difficult concept of what situations are appropriate causes to declare war. Using primary sources surrounding the sinking of the Lusitania, accounts of the horrific fighting in Europe, and the Zimmerman Telegram, students must continually refine their thoughts of when they think it is appropriate to declare war and when it is appropriate to remain neutral in international conflicts. The students synthesize this information to create a final p
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6th - 9th
The Write Fit Why English? Performance Task Unit Plan
This product is a Performance Task Unit Plan. This unit was conceived as a Back to School or Beginning of the Year activity to have a student understand why they are in ELA and how the class is important to them. The Unit Plan contains Unit Notes, a Pacing Guide, 4 Lesson Plans, 4 Additional Graphic Organizers, and alternate sources for the Performance Task.This lesson can be used in conjunction with The Write Fit Argumentative Paragraph Resource, The Write Fit Analysis Techniques Mini-Lesson, a
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6th - 10th
Also included in:Â The Write Fit Why English? Performance Task Bundle
Tell Tale Heart Analytical Writing
This resource is designed to help students write an analytical paragraph about The Tell Tale Heart. Students will answer the question: “Can the narrator in the Tell Tale Heart be trusted? Consider the author’s word choice, tone, and description of events as you draw conclusions about the author’s state of mind. Be sure to support your ideas with evidence from the text. “This resource includes: A teacher slide deck for presenting the assignment and leading discussion, A student work slide deck wi
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7th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Tell Tale Heart Reading/ Writing/ And Discussion
Explaining Evidence in Short Answers & Essays - Quick & Easy Tips
ExplainingDo your middle school students struggle with explaining how their details support their claim? This handy handout and poster will give your students tips for how to get started and how to improve their short answer explanations for ELA assessments, DBQs, and more. With added practice, these resources for writing prompts and essays will help them get full credit.More Writing ResourcesFor more instruction for middle school students, check out my Introduction to Socratic Seminar! Socratic
Evidence Hamburger on Google Classroom
This Evidence Hamburger is a great graphic organizer which will help your students stay organized while writing an argumentative essay. This is a google doc which you can utilize on google classroom and give each student their own copy. It provides a great way to integrate technology into the classroom and allows for a fast reliable way to progress monitor.
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3rd - 10th
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Writing a Literary Analysis
These are detailed instructions on the steps on how to write and parts of a literary analysis
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe
Literary Analysis Performance Task (Poetry)
Performance Task for a Literary Analysis of Poetry
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe
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