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Middle school writing-essays simulations under $5
PARCC Test Prep: Research Task with Three Passages/Questions and Writing Prompt
This is a PARCC Research Task Analysis with Prose Constructed Response (Writing Task) Simulation and is designed in the exact format as the PARCC 2015 Practice Test. It consists of Three Passages, all non-fiction, with 2-3 A/B Format Questions, some that require more than one answer, and all that require the student to provide evidence of their answer from the text. The Writing Prompt involves having the students compare and contrast all three passages for point of view/opposing view and include
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4th - 8th
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The Outsiders by Hinton - Essay Packet and Fairness Debate of Gangs
Are you teaching The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and want an engaging discussion to take place regarding who has a better life - the Socs or the Greasers? Who are the actual "outsiders"? Do you want to also practice or teach persuasive essay writing, in a very structured, fool-proof way? If so, this 14-page lesson plan and writing assignment is for you! ☺ It includes the following:
1. How to set up a debate/simulation/role play in your classroom between the Socs and Greasers, including signs
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6th - 10th
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Salem Witch Trial Mock Trial
In this captivating lesson plan, students delve into the mysterious and dark history of the Salem Witch Trials. Through high-quality readings, students gain insights into the societal and psychological factors that led to this infamous chapter in American history. Following the exploration, students channel their understanding into an informative essay, honing their analytical and writing skills. The lesson culminates in a riveting mock trial, where students take on the roles of key figures from
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7th - 12th
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Biography Day Project
Biography Day is a creative and engaging alternative to traditional biographical research reports. Nonfiction comes to life as students meet heroes of the past and present, synthesize important information, and become them for a day. This download includes guidelines for the teacher, an assignment sheet for students, a sheet to help students organize their notes, probing questions and a scoring rubric. Common Core aligned.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Digital Christopher Columbus Interactive Investigation
The story of Christopher Columbus is full of controversy! In this engaging, engaging, and digital interactive exploration, the students will become investigative reporters to discover Columbus's voyages' positive (+) and negative (-) effects on those involved. Students can work in jigsaw, cooperative, or solo groups as they put on their thinking caps and use maps to explore the events of Columbus' life and voyages. This digital interactive also explores the perspective and life of the Taino Nati
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Christopher Columbus Interactive BUNDLE
Personal Narrative: Blueprinting Places and Memories
This assignment allows students to draw, label, and reflect on a special place. I used this with HOUSE ON MANGO STREET, but it could be used for many literary works. This assignment can result in a personal narrative, an expository piece, or a persuasive piece (especially helpful for the STAAR EOC). My students wrote some amazing essays based on their blueprinting. I have seen this used in adult writing workshops; it is a powerful tool. Enjoy!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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The Case of the Principal's Safe - Inference, Writing - Distance Learning
This mystery can be presented in many ways over a period of several days. The sequence and answer keys provided are only a suggestion of how it could be used. You are certainly invited to change, add, or rework any of the materials provided. There are many inference skills required and students are asked to explain many of their ideas, giving them the opportunity to respond to short answer questions as well as developing an argumentative essay. One of the things that is built in is your abil
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3rd - 8th
4th Grade:Expository Writing Prompts Set 1
These writing prompts are modeled after the Texas state assessment (STAAR) for Writing.
In set 1 you will find prompts that address the following topics:
Goal Setting
Friendship
Special Trip
Doing Something Nice
Getting Dressed Up
Moving to Your City
Prize Possession
There is also a Set 2 that has completely different prompt ideas. Be sure to check it out as well. There are 7 prompts in each set. Some are more difficult than others, therefore you can easily differentiate by giving students d
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4th - 7th
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Notes: Timed Essay Tips for Accelerated/Advanced Writers ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
18 Tips for Timing on Air/OST Extended Responses/Essays - (Both Argumentative and Informative/Explanatory) and how to strive for the Accelerated/Advanced ScoreGives 18 next steps for students who have mastered the length, evidence, topic, prompt, essay type, and formal writing. I introduce these independently, differentiating who is ready, at any point during the year, to begin timed essays. All students begin timed essays by the last unit of the year.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Notes Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Notes: Slides- Thesis Graphic Organizers- and 4 freebies! (EDITABLE)
Notes: Slides- Umbrellas Graphic Organizers- Essay and Prompt Type25 Slides to learn how to analyze a prompt, make decisions, and prepare a topic9 sample prompts4 Umbrella Worksheets to Analyze and Prepare a Prompt. Originals were made in Google Drawings, which are not supported here. Here are the links if you would like to edit them for FREE :) FOLDER: WKSH- Umbrella Graphic Organizers.Also check out MY ORIGINAL Visual Writing and Editing Technique!
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Notes Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
ORIGINAL Stimuli Analysis Chart for Standard Prompt Essay Prep (EDITABLE)
Chart to prepare a thesis statement, topic sentences, and evidence for a standard-based ELA OST standardized test essay 7-12.11 rows = 11 ELA standard-based reasons to answer a standard-based prompt2 columns = space to compare/contrast at least 2 stimuli on those possible 11 choicesdirections for how to also color coordinate the chart with MY ORIGINAL visual writing and editing technique.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â BUNDLE: Writing ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Fun Plagiarism Fact Pattern
This product contains a fictitious four-page fact pattern about a student who plagiarized her high school student government election speech, two exhibits (I.e., her speech and the internet source she copied from), and a workshop extension activity. I based the fact patter on Melania Trump's use of one of Michelle Obama's well-known speeches on the value of working hard. You can use this product to introduce students to the concept of plagiarism, its importance and consequences, and the factor
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7th - 12th
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