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Common Core W.8.1b research
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 Bundle for Middle and High School
Need an all-encompassing argumentative writing unit that's scaffolded and meets the needs of a wide range of learners in middle school and high school? This argumentative writing unit is complete with activities that you can use to meet students wherever they are in their writing journey. It's created for the 8-10th grade range, but it would work well for advanced 7th graders or for 11th and 12th grade students who need more scaffolding. This argumentative writing unit for middle and high school
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8th - 11th
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
Research Paper Bundle: Note Cards, Outlines, MLA 9th Edition | Digital
Make writing a research paper manageable for both you and your students with these easy-to-use digital resources!Digital Source CardsNote CardsGraphic OrganizersOutlines for Every Paragraph of the PaperInteractive Guide to MLA Style 9th EditionHow to Cite SourcesHow to Avoid PlagiarismHow to Paraphrase, Summarize, and QuoteParaphrasing and Summarizing Practice Exercises & Answer Key⭐ No more loose note cards! Manage every step of the research paper online. ⭐These resources will save you time
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Credible Sources / Reliable Sources Lesson Activities, Assessment
Help students to identify and analyze credible sources on the Internet with this easy to use lesson. A presentation with notes, guided practice, independent practice, extension interview activity, and quiz all help students to feel confident about Internet research. For many students, identifying a credible source can be confusing and frustrating. Many acronyms and systems create even more confusion because students lack the schema to think critically. Using the 5 W's strategy, this complete les
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5th - 12th
Writing a Research Paper Escape Room: Engaging MLA Citation & Test Prep Activity
Have you been searching for easy and fun ways to engage students in your research paper unit?This escape room activity is perfect for any research paper/MLA format unit! It is lower prep than most escape rooms and uses ALL DOK levels! You can use this escape room in the middle of your unit, as review, or the end for fun. This resource is sure to keep your students engaged and working hard in your research paper unit!What's Included:Escape Room Tips & TricksClues!Google Form Option: Instead o
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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How to Debate | Middle School Debating | Lesson and Assignment with Rubric
Students will learn how to run debates in a national style. This middle school language resource demonstrates how to debate in the classroom effectively. I created this resource because, well, teenagers are opinionated. I figured that we might as well try our best to channel their energy into insightful, meaningful debates! This resource is the perfect introductory lesson to debating. Ideal for in-class instruction, my debating resource will help your students practice their writing and verbal c
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7th - 9th
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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.
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- 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
Dystopia VS. Utopia Research | Dystopian Stories Activities | Utopian Society
The Dystopia vs. Utopia Research and Writing Project will elevate your dystopian short story unit to the next level! Utopia and utopian communities are the thematic focus of this research and informational essay writing activity.This high-interest research project provides the perfect comparison for the element of dystopia, dystopian societies, and dystopian story settings. The Utopia vs. Dystopia research project and informational writing activity provide an engaging supplement to any novel or
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8th - 11th
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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
Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt: Introduction to the Author Activity
This Scavenger Hunt serves as an excellent introduction to the life and times of William Shakespeare. It encourages active learning as students must use what resources they have to discover answers to the 21 important questions about the man, the myth, the legend himself. Resource can be used to introduce a unit on any of Shakespeare's plays as it is designed to provide a full picture of both Shakespeare and his life and times.This product contains:21 questions about the life and times of Willi
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6th - 12th
Choosing Quality Quotes & Text Evidence Worksheets | Activity
Introduce or review with your students how to choose quality quotes/textual evidence from a text for writing essays with this 2 day lesson! This resource guide offers you a full slideshow lesson to review terminology of quotes, citations, works cited pages, and more, and gives students a chance to identify what makes a quote good quality. There is a quiz to assess what your students were able to take away from the lesson, Quick Reference Sheets to hold onto; AND a worksheet to offer students pra
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8th - 11th
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Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt
This resource features a comprehensive list of questions to introduce the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe. Students will be shocked to learn some of the gruesome details of his life. This resource works great as homework prior to beginning your Poe unit or can be done in the classroom with computer access.Resource includes:15 questions about Edgar Allan PoeFull answer keyList of credible websites for students to explore when looking for answers__________________________________________________
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle
Robots and Society Research Project and CER Writing Activity for STEM
With the advancement of technology, robots are playing an increasingly important role in our society. Give your students a chance to take part in this timely debate and explore the impact of robots on human society. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin by gathering evidence from a v
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7th - 9th
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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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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
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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Research Unit FULL Bundle EDITABLE
The ultimate Research Unit bundle is here! This product is a treasure trove of resources curated to streamline the teaching of research skills for any research topic! From evaluating sources to presenting findings, this bundle covers every step of the research process, ensuring a seamless learning experience for both teachers and students.This product includes:-daily slides with warm-ups and directions for each activity-interactive notes to review research concepts like types of sources & le
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7th - 10th
Exploring the Ethics of AI - Finding Claims and Making Arguments
Grade level(s): upper elementary gifted, Junior high, early high school.Objective: Students will use critical thinking, analysis, collaboration, and effective communication, in comparing Pandora's Box through reading, writing, speaking, and listening.Resources included in this lesson: A One to Two Week Lesson Plan with all resources, lesson plans, keys, and student examples needed. Two weeks is dependent upon if students need to learn how to find claims and extend their explanations for response
Historical Figures Research Partner Project
The assignment requires students to collaborate on researching a prominent historical figure and then organize the gathered information into a graphic. To facilitate the research process, credible links to each historical figure and a comprehensive template for fact collection have been provided. Students will have an opportunity to exercise their creativity in designing the graphics while benefiting from the knowledge shared by their peers. This week-long activity not only encourages critical t
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8th - 12th
The Story of the Titanic - A Class Project Digital Activity Google Classroom
I have been teaching the Story of the Titanic to 8th graders for 10+ years in April since it is the anniversary of the Titanic’s voyage and sinking. Students really love this project! With students learning from home because of the Coronavirus pandemic, I do not want my students to miss this project this year so I have revised the traditional classroom version to digital. This 100% digital project includes 3 activities for students to complete with very little prep for you! A great lesson for th
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Titanic Bundle Digital - Distance Learning Activities Google Classroom
Mark Twain Scavenger Hunt: Introduction to the Author Activity
In order to fully appreciate and understand a work of literature, it is important for students to acquire background knowledge on the the person who wrote it and the time period in which it was written. This scavenger hunt serves as an excellent introduction to Mark Twain and can be used in conjunction with any of his works.This resource includes:15 questions about the life and times of Mark TwainFull Answer Key_______________________________________________________________________Also, check ou
Grades:
5th - 11th
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