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7th grade writing research for Easel Activities

Preview of MLA In-Text Parenthetical Citation 9th Edition Research Writing Printable

MLA In-Text Parenthetical Citation 9th Edition Research Writing Printable

Give your students an instant research tool! This foldable handout and one-page "cheat sheet" will help your students use in-text citation correctly! This follows the latest 9th Edition MLA format. Your students will appreciate a compact resource that provides the basics for parenthetical citation questions middle and high school students are most likely to encounter.You will receive two formats for the cheat sheet: a foldable that creates a little book and a one-pager. The information on b
Preview of Planets Research Project - Research Graphic Organizers & Report Templates

Planets Research Project - Research Graphic Organizers & Report Templates

This Planets Research Project includes research organizers for each of the 8 planets! Students will conduct research on a planet, fill in the research project organizers, and complete a final writing piece about the planet they chose. *These are the templates/organizers your students need to complete their research. They will need access to books and/or online materials to fill out the organizers. This resource includes:-5 page research organizer for each planetPlanet locationPlanet compositi
Preview of Works Cited Bibliography 9th Edition MLA Format Research Writing Activity

Works Cited Bibliography 9th Edition MLA Format Research Writing Activity

You'll love how easy it is to teach your students how to create a works cited page! This resource breaks down the technical skills they need to create an accurate, correct works cited page. Updated with the 9th edition MLA revisions and no prep. This lesson focuses on the hows and whys of creating a properly formatted works cited page using the current MLA standards. Scaffolded, so students get practice step-by-step and build confidence along the way. Everything you need is included:print and
Preview of Middle School Research Project - Animals - Printable and Digital

Middle School Research Project - Animals - Printable and Digital

Planning your middle school research project doesn't have to be overwhelming! Introduce your beginning researchers to sources, citations, note-taking, and more with this user-friendly research packet. Choose animal topics and use this research format to guide your students through their first full-fledged research project.This resource is part of my Research Skills Project Bundle, which prepares students to research effectively with lessons on plagiarism, paraphrasing, and more. If your students
Preview of MLA Citation Task Card Stations

MLA Citation Task Card Stations

In this MLA citation activity, your students will learn and practice how to properly cite videos, articles (online and in print), websites, and books using MLA citation format in a bibliography. This task can be adapted to ANY content requiring MLA citation of websites, books, videos, and articles. Set up as 4 stations, students will rotate and complete 2 task cards per station following the master citation sheet (MLA anchor chart) for that station. The activity can be repeated multiple times du
Preview of 5th Grade Career Portfolio Project Graphic Organizer & Completed Example

5th Grade Career Portfolio Project Graphic Organizer & Completed Example

Created by
Teachering
This 4-square graphic organizer is perfect for career research projects. I use this planning template with 5th grade students as we work through Georgia's CCRPI 5th Grade Career Portfolio Project, but it works with any career report presentations! I print the 4-square planner on the back of the preliminary planning page (also included) to help students organize the information they collect as they research careers on www.gacollege411.org. I've also included a completed 4-square example for
Preview of Science in the News - Research and Write - Middle School Writing Task

Science in the News - Research and Write - Middle School Writing Task

About this resource:Students will use the Science News for Students website to choose an article of their choice. Website and QR code are provided. Teacher can also print out pre-selected articles for students to choose from. This resource is perfect for distance learning. It may be printed or used as an online assignment with Google Slidesâ„¢. View the Preview Video to see details of the full digital project.What's included?graphic organizer for research portiontwo-paragraph summary templatesente
Preview of Middle School Research Vocabulary & Quiz - Printable & Digital

Middle School Research Vocabulary & Quiz - Printable & Digital

Before you start your middle school research project, your students need to know what it means to find and cite sources, paraphrase information, and NOT plagiarize! Introduce beginning researchers to these essential research concepts and terms using fill-in-the-blank notes and a research process quiz.(If you're teaching research to middle schoolers, you won't want to miss the rest of my Research Skills Project Bundle!)This resource includes the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in P
Preview of Introduction to Databases: Gale, EBSCO, and World Book Student Edition

Introduction to Databases: Gale, EBSCO, and World Book Student Edition

Created by
Sue Ball
Introduction to EBSCO, GALE, and WORLD BOOK Online Databases - Distance Learning or Face to Face.Includes six worksheets and answer keys with step by step instructions to navigate searches and tools in EBSCO, GALE, and World Book Student Databases.Also includes an editable Power Point version, which allows the teacher to modify instruction to meet students' needs. Directions for making the editable version digital are also included. This packet can be used before starting most research projects.
Preview of Volcanoes STEM Activities Challenges STEAM Science Project Based Learning

Volcanoes STEM Activities Challenges STEAM Science Project Based Learning

In this STEM/STEAM volcano activities packet, you will receive printable worksheets and graphic organizers to help guide your students in using science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics while learning about volcanoes. NOTE: Students will need to research volcanoes with classroom or or online resources.The STEAM pages are open ended for a project-based learning approach, so students may choose Hawaii. Students will decide on their own a specific volcano project, objective and pro
Preview of Famous Person / Biographical Essay - Research & Essay GUIDE

Famous Person / Biographical Essay - Research & Essay GUIDE

Created by
Mr Smith's Stuff
Students love writing about people from history, both famous and infamous, celebrieties, and their heroes and heroines. This super easy step-by-step guide to researching a famous person and writing a BIOGRAPHICAL ESSAY will definitely help your students to dig a bit deeper when investigating their favourite, famous person.It covers both the research and writing process and students can practically do this task on their own, with MINIMAL teacher support.Take a look at the preview.ALSO CHECK OUT t
Preview of Journalism Research and Interviewing Activity: Finding Sources and Facts

Journalism Research and Interviewing Activity: Finding Sources and Facts

Created by
Connie
In order for students to become credible journalists who produce effective news stories, they must learn how to ferret out the sources and the facts that they need for their stories. For this activity, "Journalism - Research and Interviewing Activity," Middle and High School student journalists focus on Who to interview and What questions to ask. Although they receive very basic facts for each scenario outlined in Activity 1, their job is to consider what information they would need to write an
Preview of Journalism - Mapping the Story: Analyzing and Writing Print Journalism Pieces

Journalism - Mapping the Story: Analyzing and Writing Print Journalism Pieces

Created by
Connie
One of the most important tasks journalism teachers face is helping students to understand the difference between writing a regular non-fiction piece and a journalistic article.This activity "Mapping the Story: WHAT'S THE BUZZ?" gives beginning journalism students the opportunity to practice writing pieces in the proper journalistic style and format. It also serves as an excellent reinforcement activity for advanced journalism students.Before students write their first piece, they will analyze p
Preview of Shakespeare Background Research: RAFT Cards & Top 10; Google Classroom & PDF

Shakespeare Background Research: RAFT Cards & Top 10; Google Classroom & PDF

Created by
Classroom Core
Google Classroom added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts, posters and task cards. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the same.Shakespeare research can be fun! In this activity, students enjoy researching the time period and background of Shakespeare as they assume various roles and tasks outlined by the RAFT cards. RAFT (Role, Aud
Preview of World War 2 Leaders Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

World War 2 Leaders Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who was the most influential Allied leader of World War 2: Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin and Franklin Roosevelt. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual leadersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to wri
Preview of Citing Sources in MLA Format - Print & Digital

Citing Sources in MLA Format - Print & Digital

Before beginning your middle school research project, it's essential to teach citing sources - especially websites! Many middle schoolers have never done a full-blown research project before, so they can be totally lost when it comes to citing sources correctly. This worksheet is a neat little one-period classwork activity that gives them a foundation for giving credit and citing web sources.(If you teach research in middle school, don't miss the rest of my Research Skills Project Bundle!)This r
Preview of EDGAR ALLAN POE Biography Research Organizers, Activities PRINT and EASEL

EDGAR ALLAN POE Biography Research Organizers, Activities PRINT and EASEL

Created by
Diana Bailey
This biography research resource about Edgar Allan Poe includes:1) Four graphic organizers for students to complete. Students must have internet access to complete the organizers. A list of trusted (and hopefully, permanent) websites is included. Please do let me know if any of the websites are not available.The four organizers that students will complete are:Edgar Allan Poe’s Early Life; Poe as a Teenager and Young Man;Edgar Allan Poe, Published Writer;Edgar Allan Poe’s Works and his Legacy
Preview of Argumentative Writing Organizers & Rubrics-Common Core: Grades 7-8

Argumentative Writing Organizers & Rubrics-Common Core: Grades 7-8

Created by
Smiling in Sixth
Argumentative Writing is mandated by Common Core State Standards. There are some major differences between argumentative writing and persuasive writing, the biggest of which is using actual evidence from a source to support an argument. Students are also expected to provide counterarguments in the upper grades when writing argumentative essays. These organizers help students to understand the requirements of an argumentative paper and ensures they cite textual evidence to support their argume
Preview of MLA Citation Posters - 8th Edition

MLA Citation Posters - 8th Edition

Created by
Sue Ball
This packet includes 16 MLA 8 citation handouts and title page that can be used on a bulletin board, classroom wall, projected from your computer, or shared on Google Classroom. I use these on a bulletin board in the library for students to refer to as they are researching. They often ask to take a picture with their phones, of the page they need for their citation. Posters stand out with cute owl embellishments and polka dot background and will look great in your classroom, library, or computer
Preview of ELA 6-12 Argumentative Writing Presentation Research Project: Super Bowl 2024

ELA 6-12 Argumentative Writing Presentation Research Project: Super Bowl 2024

Created by
Professor Messer
Add to the Super Bowl hype with this engaging research project! This project can be assigned individually or as a partner assignment. Students choose between four argumentative (teams, players, performers, commercials) prompts about the Super Bowl. Their goal is to defend their position in a presentation the students will share with the class. The presentation is structured like an Argumentative Essay: introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, conclusion, and references. Students will complete the
Preview of Middle School ELA Research Project | Country Research Paper

Middle School ELA Research Project | Country Research Paper

This Middle School ELA Research Project focuses on a country of the student's choice. This research project also allows students to research topics that interesting them, while organizing and guiding their country research project. Students determine what topics they will focus on based on their inquires (i.e. culture, history, geography, resources, etc). Once research is complete, this easily transitions to writing an expository essay on their country. With each topic being on its own page, it
Preview of Utopian/Dystopian Societies - CCSS: 3 Researching & Writing Activities

Utopian/Dystopian Societies - CCSS: 3 Researching & Writing Activities

Created by
Connie
Students will easily identify with the positive and negative aspects of their changing worlds. What an ideal time to study a Utopian/Dystopian novel from classics such as Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" Brave New World Unit Plan and George Orwell's "Animal Farm" Animal Farm Unit Plan, or contemporary readings such as Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games trilogy and Veronica Roth's Divergent series.This "Utopian and Dystopian Society Novel Projects" packet offers teachers three activities that w
Preview of Greatest Baseball Player Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

Greatest Baseball Player Opinion Writing Unit | 5th Grade & 6th Grade

A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who is the greatest baseball player of all time: Babe Ruth, Roberto Clemente or Jackie Robinson. The unit has been split into four separate lessons which and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three informational texts about the individual playersA fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figuresTwo prompt sheets for students to write an introduction
Preview of Analytic Research Project Based on Novel Themes: CCSS Aligned

Analytic Research Project Based on Novel Themes: CCSS Aligned

Created by
Connie
Students choose a theme from twelve universal motifs, read a book of choice, and take notes on it. After that, they make connections between their reading and various other sources, from current events to poetry, short stories, movies, lyrics, museums, etc. to use as supporting material that enable them to fully develop their thesis. Next, they create their own personalized schedule that coincides with the teacher's criteria and the project's requirements. The variety of research material e
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Journaling

Encourage students to keep daily journals where they can freely express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This practice helps them develop their writing style and build the habit of writing regularly.

Writing Prompts

Provide engaging prompts that encourage imaginative storytelling. For instance, you could ask students to write about a world without the internet, or ask them to describe something only using one of their five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste).

Peer Editing

Have students exchange their written work with a peer for feedback. This helps them strengthen their ability to identify and correct mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling; give constructive criticism; and revise their writing based on feedback.

Sentence and Paragraph Construction

Provide sentence and paragraph building exercises to help students understand the basic structure of writing and how to organize their ideas coherently.

Letter Writing

Ask students to write letters to real or fictional recipients. They could compose formal letters, persuasive letters on specific topics, thank-you notes, or postcards.

Blogging

Create a classroom blog where students can publish their writing for a wider audience. This teaches them to write for a purpose and consider their audience's perspective.

Research Papers

Guide students through the process of researching and writing informative or argumentative essays. Teach them how to construct persuasive arguments and counterarguments on various topics, include evidence, and cite sources.

Poetry Writing

Explore different forms of poetry, such as haikus, sonnets, and free verse. Encourage students to experiment with imagery, rhythm, and metaphor.

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