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Common Core RI.8.6 resources on sale
Fake News Unit | Critical Thinking | Media Literacy | Fact Analysis & Research
Teaching students to navigate news and information on mainstream, traditional and social media as critical thinkers is essential in 2024. It is becoming increasingly difficult to separate FACTS and OPINIONS, SATIRE from LIES, and PERSUASION from PROPAGANDA in the "MISINFORMATION:" eraA well-grounded understanding of MEDIA-LITERACY is crucial in stopping FAKE NEWS and RADICALIZATION. And This PROVEN resource will teach your students the skills to identify, analyze and critique information throug
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5th - 10th
Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Activity - Science - Distance-Learning
This internet scavenger hunt WebQuest activity covers a variety of expectations from the grade 7 and 8 Ontario Science Curriculum and other fun facts about general science. Students will scour the internet to verify various true or false questions, fact-check information, and find the answers to engaging questions. They'll learn how to answer a question and find reliable sources. The Research According to Education World, ''Internet scavenger hunts are a way for students to practice problem-solv
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Internet Scavenger Hunt WebQuest Bundle - Google Forms Version Included
ELPAC- 6th-8th Grade ELPAC Practice Bundle (ALL Domains)
NOTE: Once purchased, if you would like the pdf version of this resource, please email at ecast818@gmail.com with your Order #/ID and I will send it over within a day's time. Thank you.33 Practice assessments for Middle School Teachers preparing students for the ELPAC assessment! Formatted similarly to the actual ELPAC Test.I created these Google Documents for ELD teachers in middle school who are preparing their students for the ELPAC assessment. This resource is to help our students prepare f
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6th - 8th
Fact-Checking, A Guide to Knowing Fact vs. Fiction, Language Resources
Are you struggling to teach your students how to find reliable sources on the internet? My comprehensive guide offers practical strategies to help your students develop digital literacy skills and evaluate online information effectively.In today's digital age, it's crucial for students to understand how to differentiate between reliable and non-reliable sources. My guide provides information on all types of misinformation found on the web, including myths, superstitions, predictions, and conspir
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6th - 10th
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Animal Farm Unit Plan
Explore George Orwell's "Animal Farm" through a comprehensive unit of twelve engaging lessons. Beginning with an introduction to allegory and historical context in Lesson 1, students progress through various literary elements including characterization, point of view, argument analysis, vocabulary strategies, tone, mood, theme, plot, and figurative language. Lessons also include comparative analysis between the novel and its cinematic adaptation. The unit culminates with discussions on a final r
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7th - 12th
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Ellis Island and Immigration: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED NOVEMBER 2023*CCSS.RI.5.6With this webquest, students will navigate six different online accounts related to Ellis Island and immigration to the United States in the early 1900's, and then analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the event.The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (articles, videos, primary source documents, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the auth
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5th - 10th
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The Book Thief Unit Plan
The Book Thief unit comprises a series of lessons designed to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of Markus Zusak's novel, all based on Common Core standards. The lessons begin with an exploration of historical context, delving into World War II and the Holocaust to provide a foundation for understanding the novel's setting and themes. Students then analyze literary elements such as characterization, tone, mood, and theme through close readings of text excerpts and discussions. Addit
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7th - 12th
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Unit Plan
The "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" unit plan is a meticulously crafted and comprehensive approach to teaching the classic novel. Spanning multiple lessons, the unit systematically covers key literary elements such as settings, characterization, point of view, vocabulary, figurative language, tone and mood, plot, conflict, and themes. Each lesson is thoughtfully structured, beginning with engaging warm-ups that prompt students to reflect and connect prior knowledge to the upcoming topic.The incorporati
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7th - 12th
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Animal Farm- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in the Animal Farm unit.Embark on an in-depth exploration of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these comprehensive lessons covering chapters 6 to 10. In Lesson 7, students delve into the thematic depths of the novel, connecting real-life examples to literary themes and analyzing excerpts to uncover underlying messages. Lesson 8 focuses on plot development, guiding students through activities to plot key story elements and predict narrative progression. In Less
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Animal Farm Unit Plan
Real-World Nonfiction Connections Bundle: Thoreau, Douglass & Chopin
Make reading classics relevant to secondary students with these real world nonfiction connections. With these three lessons, help your students meet the expectations of Common Core Standards by guiding them through close readings of texts that vary by genre, time period, and author; then help them construct connections with engaging nonfiction texts. Paired texts include the following: an excerpt from My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass & The New York Times online article “Malal
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8th - 12th
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Black History Month Lesson Bundle for Secondary English
This thematic bundle for African American History Month includes nine secondary ELA lessons and activities that teach a variety of ELA reading, writing, and grammar skills. Specifically, the bundle includes five paired-text lessons, two nonfiction connections lessons, one speech lesson, and one grammar Trashketball game to review sentence structures.The paired passage and nonfiction connection lessons require students to think critically and synthesize their reading, identifying central ideas ac
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8th - 11th
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Compare and Contrast Volcanoes Nonfiction Text
VolcanoesCompare and ContrastTwo nonfiction textsDid you know a group of tourists were visiting White Island when the volcano erupted? Even more amazing, many of them survived! Exploring a volcano is very dangerous. In this lesson students will compare and contrast two different volcanic eruptions- White Island and Mount Ontake. *PDF and Digital Options Included:Close reading steps4 pages of directions with explanations2 original nonfiction articlesRead and respond questionsGraphic organizer
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Close Reading Lesson Bundle: A Year of Close Reading
The Book Thief- Lessons 4-6
This product includes lessons 4-6 in the Animal Farm Unit. Delve deeper into George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these engaging lessons covering chapters 3 to 5. In Lesson 4, students will analyze persuasive arguments used by the pigs on the farm, honing their skills in argument analysis and persuasive techniques. Lesson 5 equips students with vocabulary strategies to tackle unfamiliar words in the text, enhancing comprehension. Finally, Lesson 6 explores the subtleties of tone and mood in litera
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Animal Farm Unit Plan
Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Multiple Account Webquest & Text-Based Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, interviews, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the
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5th - 8th
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ELPAC Reading Section - Reading Informational Passages Bundle (6th-8th Grade)
NOTE: Once purchased, if you would like the pdf version of this resource, please email at ecast818@gmail.com with your Order #/ID and I will send it over within a day's time. Thank you.I created these 5 google documents for ELD teachers in middle school who are preparing their students for the ELPAC assessment. I noticed their were not many options on some of the reading sections of the ELPAC. So I created these documents to help teachers further their students knowledge and mastery of the cont
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6th - 8th
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Remembering September 11: The Man in the Red Bandana Webquest & Writing Activity
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate six different online accounts related to Welles Crowther, also known as ‘the man in the red bandanna,’ and his acts of bravery on September 11, 2001, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the event.The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, literature, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose,
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5th - 8th
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Groundhog Day: Analyzing Multiple Accounts Webquest and Informational Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze four different accounts of Groundhog Day, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the common core informational text sta
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5th - 8th
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Molly Pitcher and Captain Molly Analyzing Multiple Accounts Webquest and Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of American Revolution heroines Molly Pitcher (Mary Ludwig Hays) and Captain Molly (Margaret Corbin), and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important d
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5th - 8th
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Navajo Code Talkers: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event and Text Based Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate six different online accounts related to the Navajo Code Talkers history and their military contributions during World War II, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the topic. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, interviews, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for import
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4th - 8th
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The Battle of Gettysburg: Multiple Accounts Webquest and Writing Activities
*UPDATED MAY 2022*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Battle of Gettysburg, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the common
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5th - 8th
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Mae Jemison: Analyzing Multiple Accounts Webquest and Text-Based Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the accomplishments of Mae Jemison, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, interviews, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the co
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4th - 8th
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George Washington Crossing the Delaware: Multiple Accounts Webquest Activity
CCSS.RI.5.6This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of George Washington crossing the Delaware on Christmas of 1776, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, a letter, art, poetry, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.Your purcha
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5th - 8th
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Bundle: Writing with Mentor Texts - American Authors
With the Common Core’s emphasis on nonfiction texts, classic American authors, and writing, this bundle meets many needs. In these three Inspired Writing lessons, students use mentor texts as models for their own authentic writing. Furthermore, the lessons guide students through close readings of texts that vary by genre, time period, and author. Texts include the following: excerpt from Poor Richard’s Almanack by Benjamin Franklin, "The Gettysburg Address" by Abraham Lincoln, and "I’ve Been
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7th - 11th
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Self Esteem | SEL Skills | Middle School Posters
Self Esteem | SEL Skills | Middle School Posters perform for the classroom to support students with their mental healthContents of this Resource☞ Boosting Self Esteem and Mental Health ‘Top Tips’ Posters Editable PPT Format☞ Boosting Self Esteem and Mental Health Top Tips’ Posters PDF Format➡️Be sure to follow our store to be alerted of new products. >> Click here <<➡️Don't forget to leave feedback. You will receive TPT credits that can be used on future purchases! Our most popular
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5th - 8th
Also included in: World of Work- High School Careers Unit
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