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Common Core W.6.1b research
Unsolved Mysteries Research Project Middle School ELA | Teaching Research Skills
The Unsolved Mysteries Research Project is an inquiry-based, research-skills focused project for middle school ELA and high school English students. Teaching research skills has never been easier using the Big6 Model with a step-by-step approach!How often do we, as teachers, assign research projects with an assumption that our students know how to conduct research? Unfortunately, many don't, and they copy and paste text from the first site they access. Students thrive when the research process
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6th - 9th
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Argumentative Writing Middle School ELA Argument Essay PRINT & DIGITAL
Q- What makes argument essay writing easier to teach?A- An EDITABLE argumentative writing unit with well-written mentor texts and a step-by-step process! Students will LOVE this argument essay writing unit, as well as the real-life application and mentor texts included here.Update 1: I included 40 editable pages, a Google Drive link to the entire argumentative essay unit, and an extra rubric! As of January 2021, the digital file is even more interactive.Update 2: Buyers have been asking for at-a
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6th - 10th
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
Argumentative Essay Organizer: Claim, Reasons, Evidence (Includes Fillable PDF)
You've found the perfect graphic organizer—complete with a fillable PDF option—to help students visually and clearly connect the integral elements of any persuasive, argumentative, and informative essay: from the claim, reasons, evidence, and conclusion, students can better organize and map out their thinking while understanding the general essay structure. There is space for three reasons and subsequent evidences in support of these reasons. Language frames between the connections (e.g., becaus
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4th - 12th
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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Authentic Writing Project: Creating Teen Magazines (Standards-Aligned)
Your students will love creating teen magazines with this authentic writing project that directly aligns with ELA standards! In groups, students engage in Research, Persuasive, and Informative writing as they write, edit, assemble, and publish their own teen magazines. Working in groups of 4, 5, or 6, each student contributes 4 articles and 1 full-page advertisement as follows: -- one Research-based Feature Article-- one Persuasive Article-- two Choice Articles from a list of 14 "Open Topics" (s
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6th - 9th
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How to Paraphrase: Sample, Practice, & Graphic Organizer
Paraphrasing is an important skill, and one that is very difficult for students. Students who are beginning researchers often end up plagiarizing, not because they mean to, but just because they don't know how to best paraphrase someone else's work.
This packet has all that you need to get students started with paraphrasing.
Included:
- 1 complete example showing students how to use the graphic organizer to paraphrase
- 2 examples that are partially complete, for students to practice this sk
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3rd - 8th
Choosing Relevant Evidence: Argument Essay Practice:
This is a practice activity to help students choose evidence that is credible and relevant to a given claim.
I found that my students would often do their research, but then not choose the most compelling evidence for their claims in an argument essay. This multiple choice practice is a great way to help students practice this skill.
I had students complete the worksheet after discussing the definitions of relevant and credible (noted at the top of the page). Then we discussed why the correct
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Argument Essay Practice Discount Bundle
News & Report Writing | Research | How to write an Article | Student Newspaper
Whether it's a student NEWSPAPER REPORT, BLOG POST, ARTICLE, YOUTUBE VIDEO or something else, students need the skill to ANALYZE and WRITE and News Report in 2024.This COMPLETELY EDITABLE resource is designed to guide students through breaking down a news story into its essential elements and writing an efficient and effective report through proven TEACHING STRATEGIES.Purpose-built as a DIGITAL resource, it is packed with INTERACTIVE MEDIA and GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS alongside a PRINT-BASED PDF versi
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5th - 9th
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH PROJECT | Winter December Report Writing
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 15-page Christmas Around the World Online Research Project for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. In this Christmas Around the World Project, students will be assigned a country. They will research how that country celebrates Christmas using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the information to complete an outline. They will also compare and contrast how that country ce
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3rd - 12th
Argumentative Essay Writing for Middle School - Opinion and Persuasive
Persuasive essays and opinion writing can be tough, but your students will be engaged with this no prep essay about dogs! These activities include an informational text, pre-writing activities, graphic organizers , and more to help your students with essay writing. Engage your students with this comprehensive persuasive writing assignment!⭐CLICK HERE TO SAVE 20% WITH THE BUNDLE!⭐This product comes in a PDF and digital version, which can be accessed in Google Drive.Students will read the passage
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4th - 7th
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Argumentative Essay: Instruction and Practice
Basic five paragraph essays? Check! Ready to move on to argumentative essays? You'll love this resource! This companion pack is only appropriate AFTER you’ve taught students basic five paragraph essay structure. This resource builds from the foundation created in my Five Paragraph Essay Instructional Unit: Five Paragraph Essay Instructional UnitOnce students have learned and practiced basic five paragraph essay structure, writing an argumentative essay will be a piece of cake! Contents of this r
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6th
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Also included in: 6th Grade Writing Bundle
Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer - Persuasive Essay Dog Themed
Captivate students with this persuasive writing unit! They will beg you to start as they read the passage (or research) about the Golden Retriever and the Labrador Retriever. They will then choose which breed they would rather own, and write an opinion essay to convince the reader which dog is better! No prep for you and easy to implement in your classroom.⭐CLICK HERE TO SAVE 20% WITH THE BUNDLE!⭐This product comes in a PDF and digital version, which can be accessed in Google Drive.Check out the
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4th - 7th
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Argumentative Writing Frames Editable
Your students never have to struggle to write argument essays again. And you'll never struggle to plan a differentiated argumentative writing unit again. Everything you need is right here. Lesson plans, prewriting prompts, step by step student instructions and modeling, a complete mentor text, and rubrics. Best yet, this is on three levels for easy differentiation! Digital versions are included and everything is editable.This argumentative writing unit is comprehensive and extremely easy to use.
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6th - 8th
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AROUND THE WORLD THEME MEGA BUNDLE Multiculture Camp Earth Day End of the Year
***BUNDLE & SAVE 25%!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this low-prep, 152-page/slide Around the World End of the Year Theme Day Activities MEGA BUNDLE! It includes everything you need to have a thematic day to celebrate diversity, culture, and the world and have a Middle-Grades (4-8) Fun Day in ELA with your students! What is Around the World Day? Enjoy the day (or week!) while still learning with this fun, themed resource! Students will l
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3rd - 12th
OREO Opinion Writing | Graphic Organizers | Writing Process & Rubric
This is a fun and easy way to teach opinion writing to your class! Use the O.R.E.O. acronym to generate interest and hook your students (maybe even use Oreos too!). This writing activity will have your students smiling all week. Students will get to pick their own topic to write an opinion piece on, or you could assign one to them. This download will guide your students through the brainstorming, rough draft, and final draft process. It even includes a rubric you can use to grade their finished
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1st - 8th
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Unsung Heroes- Argumentative Essay/ Argumentative Writing Topic and Rubric
*Must have a Google Drive Account!* Celebrate some of history's forgotten heroes with your students! This essay is designed to provide students with an engaging topic to research and write about. Students will answer the prompt: Who are the unsung heroes of history? You will select an unsung hero from the provided list. You will conduct research to collect information about the hero you choose. After researching your chosen hero, you will write an essay in MLA format where you will argue why you
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6th - 12th
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Million [$1,000,000] Dollar Research Project
ELAR Research ProjectCross Curricular Application with MathTEXAS TEKS ALIGNED - NEW STANDARDSELAR[6.11.B] [6.8.D] [6.8.D.i] [6.8.D.ii] [6.8.D.iiiMATH[6.14.C] [6.14.G] [6.14.H]Students are given ONE MILLION DOLLARS! They must first donate to a charity, then they must research how much college will be for the degree they want. They will then purchase a vehicle, house, and vacation. Sites have been provided, as well as, step by step instruction on how to use each site to research information. Can b
The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving- Mystery Project for Upper Elementary
Project Based Learning- Thanksgiving EditionEngage your students in this mystery project where they will search to discover answers to their OWN questions about the real events of the First Thanksgiving. This project is designed to take the learning out of your hands and place it in the minds of your students. The hardships of the Native tribes are described and students are encouraged to think about how the event disrupted their lives. Students will discover the SINGLE firsthand account of the
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4th - 6th
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Research Simulation Task- Science Related Task
Using CommonLit as a source, the two articles use evidence to support how the sun is responsible for the existence of life on Earth. Due to the fact that NJSLA uses 3 sources, one of which is a multi-media source for essay writing, students will review two texts and a short video which is linked onto the document to analyze and compose a 4 paragraph essay. In this purchase, you will receive: 1. Essay Prompt and deconstruction of that prompt2. Detailed outline as a scaffold for students3. Graphic
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4th - 7th
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COUNTRY RESEARCH PRESENTATION PowerPoint Google Slides Around the World NO PREP
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 13-page Countries Around the World Online Research Presentation for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. In this Countries Research Project, students will be assigned or choose a country. They will research a country using a variety of provided internet sources. They will then create a PowerPoint or Google Slide Presentation presentation that correlates with their research. They will presen
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3rd - 12th
Freak the Mighty Higher-Order Thinking Novel Study (CCSS Aligned)
**Recently Updated!**I created this novel study for the higher-level 5th graders at our school who need to be challenged. This novel study begins with an introduction to Medieval Times and King Arthur. Most activities in this novel study are self-differentiating. Students may choose from a variety of writing prompts or otherwise. The first four pages of this novel study are to be used before beginning the novel. These activities provide an introduction to concepts that are critical to understand
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5th - 6th
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COUNTRY RESEARCH REPORT Around the World Writing Process Essay Outline NO PREP
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 13-page Countries Around the World Online Research Report for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Thematic Unit. In this Countries Research Project, students will be assigned or choose a country. They will research the land, people, a current event, and compare/contrast their own traditions to that country using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the information to complete an
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3rd - 12th
EARTH DAY Writing: 5 paragraph with graphic organizers
Teachers!Here is a research based informational writing with a bonus opinion writing pertaining to Earth Day! Have students pick an environmental topic to write on. This product has instructions for students to follow and for you as the teacher to use as a teaching tool. This product helps with the structure of a 5 paragraph essay, and is targeted to beginner/intermediate writers, grades 3 and up. Optional writing paper is there for you to choose. Graphic organizers are great for your students,
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3rd - 6th
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