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Common Core W.6.2a resources for Easel
RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets : 10 RACE Writing Prompts Text Evidence
This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy for text evidence. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. This Download Contains:PRINTStudent resource introducing the RACE strategyExample passage and RACE response10 passages and short response questionssuggested a
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6th - 8th
Black History Month Research Project
Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing, and communication skills at the same time! Students will learn vital research skills, learn about an influential African American, put their thoughts and ideas down in an ORGANIZED essay, peer edit and revise their essays, and present their research fi
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6th - 9th
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Paragraph Writing How to Write a Paragraph of the Week Grades 6-8 with Digital
❝ This resource is fantastic for teaching paragraph structure, adding details to writing, and supporting opinions with reasoning. My students enjoyed completing the paragraphs each week and I saw growth in their writing by the end of the year. Thank you! ❞ -Molly TParagraph writing just got easier! Whether you need print or digital, these ready-to-use pages (and slides) are an effective way to help your students learn and practice writing a paragraph.You'll get everything you need for argument
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6th - 8th
How to Write a Paragraph | Mini Unit Middle School
Middle school students often need explicit instructions on how to complete seemingly simple tasks--like writing paragraphs! Teachers often assume students can successfully compose a well-written paragraph, when in fact many of them struggle and need extra support. This writing paragraphs mini unit breaks down the process of writing a paragraph (with a topic sentence, supporting detail sentences and concluding sentences) into simple, understandable terms to which students can relate. Ample exam
Grades:
6th - 8th
100 Points Research Paper Rubric and Easel Activity
100 Points Research Paper Rubric. Writing a research paper? Use this detailed rubric for a research paper that is easy to grade! Specific standards-based requirements for a research paper and will promote a high degree of performance. Based on 100 points, it is easy to grade, and students can self-evaluate their work. Performance elements include the following: Purpose and Focus, Organization and Development of Ideas, References and Documentation, Formatting, and Conventions. Promotes independen
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Writing Rubrics BUNDLE
STAAR Practice Revising & Editing & Proofreading Worksheets Grammar Paragraph
Are your 6th, 7th, and 8th geade students in need of repeat practice when it comes to STAAR ELA test prep? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.This Editing & Revising daily ELA practice has short, engaging texts with text-dependent editing and revising questions. It's the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The resource includes 5 days, each with short information text passages and 2-4 questions. There is a mix of w
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5th - 9th
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Thesis Statement Writing - Thesis Statement in a Writing Lead - Essay Writing
Teaching how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a thesis statement has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of writing a thesis statement for each type of writing. Additionally, writing prompt evaluation with examples of brainstorming ideas and choosing the best ones to include in the essay provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance l
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6th - 8th
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High-Interest Informational Articles + Questions 1 Middle School Digital + Print
Informational Articles and Questions for Middle School Volume 1 contains 3 high-interest topics that are great for gaining interest and practicing analyzing nonfiction texts in your classroom. The topics Parkour, Ramen Noodles, and Self-Driving Cars will help engage your students and help them prepare for any Common Core State Assessment. Your students will enjoy reading and learning about these three topics because my middle school students picked them.These nonfiction text sets are perfect for
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest Informational Articles Bundle for Middle School
We Didn't Start the Fire - 20th Century Famous People Biography Research Project
We Didn't Start the Fire - Biography Research Project based on the song by Billy Joel. Students choose from the famous 20th century people in the lyrics to research and then write a biography. Includes instructions for the teacher with a link to the video on Teacher tube, lyrics, handout on late twentieth century peacemakers or controversial figures, choice ticket, assignment handout and project rubric and oral presentation rubric. This really got my students using the writing process, research
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6th - 9th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activities - Biography Banners - Research Project
This Hispanic Heritage Month biography research project is one of my favorite Hispanic Heritage Month activities for middle school and high school students to learn about influential Hispanic or Latinx individuals. Students are in complete control of this project as they select their individual, research their lives, and create an informational banner to educate their classmates about their Hispanic or Latinx individual.Take back your time with this LOW PREP project that comes in both PRINT and
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5th - 8th
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Main Idea Supporting Details - Citing Evidence - Quotes as Supporting Evidence
Teaching how to use quotes as supporting details has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to incorporate quotes used as supporting evidence in an essay. Additionally, anchor paragraphs using a quote as supporting evidence provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for di
Grades:
6th - 8th
Expository Writing Prompts Grade 6-8 STAAR and CC aligned
This complete unit has three parts: Do you need a FANTASTIC informational writing unit? This is it! This unit offers powerful collaborative to independent writing activities with many options for your writing instruction needs.Part 1: Teach the Informational Outline. Provides a prompt and resources to collaboratively write an essay to teach the organization and structure of effective informational essays. Prompt, Outlines, Graphic Organizer, Sample Essay, Introductory and Closing Samples, and C
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6th - 8th
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20 SUPERHERO Hi Low Reading Comprehension Passages for Grades 5-12: 410L-600L
SET 12: 20 - High interest, low level reading passage for grades 5-12. These passages are perfect for older struggling readers. Included are reading comprehension and fluency. SUPERHERO-THEMED - Google, PDF, and Easel.Passages are at reading level grade 2-3 - without sounding OR LOOKING like it.This resource contains:A printable PDF for packets or classroom work – with lines for students to Easel version.Google Slide Link.These 20 High Interest, Low Level reading passages are for grades 5-12.
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Also included in: BUNDLE High Interest Low Level Reading Comprehension at TWO LEVELS
Writing Leads - Creative Writing Hook Leads and Endings - Intros and Conclusions
Teaching how to write a writing lead - creative writing hook has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to write a writing hook and summary. Additionally, writing lead and conclusion anchor paragraphs provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as inde
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6th - 8th
Summarizing Nonfiction Text Conclusion Writing Conclusions 3rd 4th 5th 6th Grade
Help your struggling writers master the art of crafting effective conclusion paragraphs with this comprehensive resource! Designed for students in grades 3-6, this resource includes anchor charts, worksheets, and a digital option compatible with Google Classroom and Tpt digital overlay.✅ What's included: ✅Writing Conclusions Anchor Chart:A visual guide to help students understand the key components of a strong conclusion paragraph.Tips & Tricks to Getting Started:Practical advice and strateg
Grades:
4th - 7th
Ancient Egypt Project Based Learning with Easel Activity Digital and Printable
This Ancient Egypt project allows students to choose from a list of 21 different choices to research! Includes teacher directions, student directions, Egypt Project Requirements (one hundred point checklist), project idea list, project choice sheet (students choose their top four choices), topic assignment sheet (teacher assigns project to student from their choices), bibliography example sheet, and a peer review sheet for the research paper and for an oral presentation. Students can research to
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4th - 7th
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Spring Activities Middle School Pixar Short Films Literary Elements Inferences
Teach inference, theme, & evidence with this Pixar-like Animated Short Film: THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING, a touching depiction of the coming of spring and the death of winter. These two forces collide, but eventually winter concedes and allows spring to come forth. Its theme teaches students about the cycle of life and seasons. Students are asked to analyze scenes, characters, symbols, and plot actions to make inferences based on thoughtful questions and activities. ❤INCLUDES: Slides for each e
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5th - 8th
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Writing Leads and Endings -Several Methods for Essay Introductions & Conclusions
Teaching how to write a writing hook and writing lead has never been easier! From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to write a writing lead and summary. Additionally, writing lead and conclusion anchor paragraphs provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. The types of writing leads, writing hooks, summaries, and conclusions included in the le
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6th - 8th
Bell Ringers Middle School ELA Writing Prompts Using Quotes
Bell Ringers for Middle school. Use these Writing Prompts to teach Literary Devices. Daily Exercises using motivational quotations. 50 inspirational quotes for your students to write about. Explanations of literary devices and figurative language (such as similes, metaphors, symbolism, and analogy) used on the first twenty quotes for instruction. Use for warmups, bellringers, or daily journal activities. Good discussion starters. Have students copy the quote and paraphrase what it means to them
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6th - 9th
"Medusa's Head" & "Medusa" Interactive Notebook Activities Collections Grade 6
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool.Interactive Notebook Activities for the HMH Collections Grade 6 "Medusa's Head" & "Medusa" selections are included in these resources. Designed as easy-to-use worksheets, they can be also used in literacy centers. Included in this selection, you will have:Notes pages about "Medusa's Head" and "Medusa" help s
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6th
5th | 6th | 7th Grade Essay Writing Rubric | Explanatory & Argumentative | CCSS
Looking for an "All Inclusive" standards-based essay rubric to use for assessing student writing? One that you can edit to meet your needs? This rubric is promised to become a staple in your classroom. In fact- it may be the last essay rubric you will ever need! Our rubric can be used to evaluate Informative, Persuasive, or Argumentative Essays. Written in student friendly language, this rubric can be used for teacher, peer, or self assessmentAppropriate for Upper Elementary School/ Middle Scho
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5th - 7th
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The Prince & the Pauper Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 6 Grade 6
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool. This product is also available in the HMH Collection 6 What Tales Tell Bundle where you can buy it with other resources from this collection and save.The HMH Collections Grade 6 Collection 6 "The Prince and the Pauper" selection is a funny, engaging play in the textbook, and in the Close Reader, novel excerpt,
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6th
Compare and Contrast Nonfiction Passage Worksheets for 5th and 6th Grade
These compare and contrast nonfiction passage worksheets for 5th and 6th grade are based on our "NBA Gamechangers" history rap song. Students will listen to the song then use the song lyrics as a reading passage to find similarities and differences between the three NBA players.What teachers like you had to say:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students, boys especially, enjoyed this passage. Definitely a high interest topic!" – Vanilla SpeechThe song for this activity explores the accomplishments of Michael Jordan, Al
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Fun End of Year Packet Worksheets ELA Reading Activities 5th & 6th Grade
Identifying Hooks in Introduction Paragraphs Worksheet
Includes four introduction paragraph examples in which students can practice identifying the hook, and what type of technique was used to write the hook. Great for reinforcing a lesson on the different types of hooks in informational or argumentative writing!
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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