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Other (ELA) Common Core RI.7.8 resources
Fake News Unit - Media Literacy Analysis Unit
This Fake News Unit contains 10 high-interest lessons about media literacy, fake news and digital citizenship to help 21st-century students learn to think critically about the information they consume from print and digital media sources. This is highly relevant to today’s learners as it contains lessons on social media content and algorithms as well as artificial intelligence and deep fakes. Teachers will use these fake news scaffolded lessons starting with an interactive QR code vocabulary sca
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Full Year Middle School English Language Arts Lesson Bundle 1
Create a Propaganda Poster Project
Use this project after a lesson on propaganda to check students’ understanding of propaganda techniques.
Assign each student a subject for their propaganda posters. I put the subject ideas in a hat and have the students draw.
Suggestions for subjects are given.
Students choose a propaganda technique, write a slogan, preplan a poster, then draw a final poster.
Students write a paragraph to explain why they chose the propaganda technique.
A grading rubric is included.
CCSS: RI 2, 3, 4, 6, 7
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7th - 8th
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Article of the Week BUNDLE Volume 1, 9 Weeks of AOWs Printable & Digital
This the first NINE WEEKS of my Article of the Week series! With this bundle, you can download all nine weeks for your students! There will eventually be four to five volumes in order to fulfill the entire school year. Please read the format of each AOW below:The article of the week, or AOW, is a fantastic way to ensure that your students are getting everything that they need in order to prepare them for the reading informational text portion of the state test! These AOWs are CCSS aligned and go
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6th - 8th
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Halloween Activities for Middle Grades, Reading & Argumentative Writing
These are not your average Halloween reading and writing worksheets! These printable and digital argumentative reading comprehension and writing activities for your students are rigorous and engaging! Keep your students engaged while they are also learning during the Halloween season! They will read a text about trick-or-treating age restrictions. Then, they will write a response to an argument writing prompt on their opinion on the topic! This resource is the perfect way to review and assess st
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6th - 8th
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Choice Board for Nonfiction Texts, 6th-8th Grade, Google Slides™
*This is a digital resource! Your students must have a device and a google account in order to use it.This nonfiction choice board for Google Slides™ is a perfect way to ensure engagement and differentiation for your students! They will love getting to choose their own activities that pair with any informational passage! These NINE choice board activities are compatible with any non-fiction text!9 Choices:1. Discussion: Students must discuss in 3-5 sentences how both the introduction and the con
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6th - 8th
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7th Grade ELA Workbook (198 pages eBook + video explanations)
The 7th Grade English Language Arts Workbook by ArgoPrep offers teachers and parents a complete workbook covering all topics students need to master at this grade level.This workbook is aligned with the Next Generation Learning Standards and the Common Core State Standards. This workbook also includes detailed video explanations, which you can access on our website for free after purchase. *(All ArgoPrep workbooks come with detailed video explanations where we go over every question to help all
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6th - 8th
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Choice Boards for Fiction & Nonfiction Texts, 6th-8th Grade, CCSS Aligned
*No prep--Just print these resources and let your students choose the rest! These choice boards address the Common Core standards for reading informational texts as well as literary passages. Students can have choices in what they would like to do, and they are therefore more engaged! These choice boards have been proven to be effective in middle level ELA classrooms, and they are rigorous!*View the preview for each product to see exactly what is included.Fiction Choice Board:1. Discussion: Stud
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6th - 8th
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Article of the Week 3 Athlete Salaries for Middle School Printable and Digital
Looking for weekly reading assignments?Help your students improve their reading skills with a rigorous article, question set, vocabulary activity, and more! Use this as homework for the week and assess students' progress by the end of the week!There is a PRINTABLE PDF and GOOGLE SLIDES™ for each article and activity included!In this Article of the Week, I have included 3 different levels of the article and the question sets! Assign your students the appropriate article level and question sets. T
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Article of the Week BUNDLE Volume 1, 9 Weeks of AOWs Printable & Digital
Choice Board Tic-Tac-Toe BUNDLE for Fiction and Nonfiction Texts, EDITABLE
These tic-tac-toe choice boards include everything you need to assess students' knowledge of both fictional and nonfictional passages!*There is a PDF version of these resources as well as editable versions in PowerPoint.*Nonfiction Choice board activities include:Get Creative: Students will simply create a poster that conveys the central idea.Give your Opinion: Students will state their opinion/argument by following the directions on the choice board. Find the Purpose: Students will identify the
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6th - 8th
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Argumentative Text Analysis | Middle School
Just like any lawyer, debater, or middle schooler, arguing happens often, and in order to choose the right side, you have to properly analyze the argument. This Argumentative Text Analysis resource is full of activities for middle schoolers to dig deep in the analysis of ANY argumentative text. From a study of claims and arguments, to supporting evidence and rebuttals, students will practice analyzing all aspects of an argument through rigorous, yet engaging activities that can be used over and
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: How to Analyze a Text for Middle School
Claims and Evidence | Text Analysis |
Claims and Evidence Analysis ActivityThis comprehensive resource will teach your middle school students how to identify claims and supporting evidence. Perfect for your ELA classroom! Why Choose This Resource:Enhance Critical Thinking: Develop students' ability to analyze texts, construct arguments, and critically evaluate information.Boost Engagement: Interactive and varied activities keep students engaged and motivated to learn.Save Time: Ready-to-use, comprehensive materials allow for easy im
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7th - 8th
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FACT VS OPINION | 24 Printable Task Cards
24 Fact vs. Opinion Task Cards - Digital DownloadTeach critical thinking and literacy skills with our 24 Fact vs. Opinion Task Cards! This digital download is perfect for educators looking to engage their students in thought-provoking discussions and activities focused on differentiating between factual information and subjective beliefs.Each task card is designed to challenge students to critically analyze statements and determine whether they are based on verifiable facts or personal opinions.
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2nd - 8th
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Prezi and Plans: Misinformation; Disinformation; Digital Citizenship; Fake News
Fake news, misinformation, and disinformation flood the internet and social media; and our students struggle to distinguish between what is fact and what is fake. Now, more than ever, we need to teach our students to carefully scrutinize the stories they read and share through social media in order to prevent the spread of misinformation.This product includes:Lesson plan ideas and links to additional resources43-slide Prezi with animations, graphics, & eye-catching images covering these topi
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Choice Boards for Fiction & Nonfiction Texts, Google Slides™, 6th-8th Grade CCSS
*These are digital resources! Your students must have a device and a google account in order to use them.These choice boards address the Common Core standards for reading informational texts as well as literary passages. Students can have choices in what they would like to do, and they are therefore more engaged! These choice boards have been proven to be effective in middle level ELA classrooms, and they are rigorous!*View the preview for each product to see exactly what is included.Fiction Cho
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6th - 8th
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Black History Month for Middle School | Mega Bundle
February is Black History Month, and what better way to celebrate history than to engage our students with this NO PREP Black History Month Mega Bundle! Each resource includes in-depth research, informational animated videos, historical biographies, and thought-provoking writing prompts all centered on six of the most influential historical figures in the world?! This Black History Month for Middle School Mega Bundle includes nearly 130 engaging Black History Month activities about historical fi
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6th - 8th
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G7 Argument Reading & Writing - ‘Book vs Movie’ Performance Task
Bundle of 7 editions of Book vs Movie Performance Task for 7th gradeIn the Book vs Movie Performance Task, students use real information on their favorite movie adaptations to practice argument reading and writing in an engaging, real world context. Students take on the role of a movie critic and review and compare the success of the movie and the original book.Editions:Seven different editions or versions of this Performance Task are included so students can work with the edition they are most
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7th
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Also included in: 7th Grade ELA Performance Tasks Bundle
Article of the Week BUNDLE Volume 2, 9 Weeks of AOWs, Printable PDFs
This the second NINE WEEKS of my Article of the Week series! With this bundle, you can download the next nine weeks for your students! There will eventually be four to five volumes in order to fulfill the entire school year. Please read the format of each AOW below:The article of the week, or AOW, is a fantastic way to ensure that your students are getting everything that they need in order to prepare them for the reading informational text portion of the state test! These AOWs are CCSS aligned
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6th - 8th
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Murder of a Millionaire Distance Learning Mystery
This Clue-by-Clue mystery activity with an Agatha Christie twist helps students practice critical thinking skills. Solving a mystery means reading closely, evaluating information, revising opinions based on new information, synthesizing data from different sources, coming to a conclusion, and defending that opinion.And in this activity, students are given the clues one by one in manageable chunks. That helps them think deeply about each clue and practice their critical thinking skills. The Googl
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Article of the Week 5 The Amazon Rainforest Printable and Digital
The Article of the Week provides students with weekly reading assignments! Students will read a rigorous article, answer rigorous questions, learn new vocabulary, write summaries, and so much more!There is a PRINTABLE PDF and GOOGLE SLIDES™ for each article and activity included!In this Article of the Week, I have included 3 different levels of the article and the question sets! Assign your students the appropriate article level and question sets. This is perfect for ESL/ELL students and lower-l
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Article of the Week BUNDLE Volume 1, 9 Weeks of AOWs Printable & Digital
10 Ways to Uncover the Author's Purpose
Dive into the world of reading with "Uncover the Author's Purpose," a meticulously crafted resource designed to enhance your students' understanding of different writing intentions. This comprehensive package includes a detailed guide and two engaging, interactive activities tailored for elementary and middle school students.What's Included:Educational Guide: An in-depth, reader-friendly guide explaining 10 different reasons why authors write. Each purpose is clearly defined with examples and co
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3rd - 12th
Grade 7 ELA Bell Ringers - 45+ Printable Bell Ringers - Full Year Bundle
Lumos Bell Ringers for Grade 7 English Language Arts - To help educators measure and drive standard proficiency.This Bundle Includes 45+ Printable Bell Ringers that cover all 7th Grade ELA learning standards.Answer keys and detailed explanation.Online access to Lumos Teacher Portal to help you easily assign and monitor your student progress.Online access to Lumos Student Portal that provides personalized learning, diagnostics, and remedial practice.Domains Covered:Reading: LiteratureReading: Inf
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7th
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St. Patrick's Day Activities with Reading and Writing Tasks Grades 6-8
Are you looking for a fun St. Patrick's Day reading activities that are rigorous? Use these leveled informational texts, question sets, writing prompts, and one pagers to engage your students in standards-aligned learning! These St. Patrick's Day writing activities will help your students develop the writing skills they need going into the state testing season!Allow them to also use their creativity on the St. Patty's Day one pagers by drawing pictures, choosing text evidence, and sharing what t
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6th - 8th
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Article of the Week 4 Harriet Tubman for Middle School Printable and Digital
The Article of the Week provides students with weekly reading assignments! Students will read a rigorous article, answer rigorous questions, learn new vocabulary, write summaries, and so much more!There is a PRINTABLE PDF and GOOGLE SLIDES™ for each article and activity included!In this Article of the Week, I have included 3 different levels of the article and the question sets! Assign your students the appropriate article level and question sets. This is perfect for ESL/ELL students and lower-l
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Article of the Week BUNDLE Volume 1, 9 Weeks of AOWs Printable & Digital
Grade 7 ELA - 33+ Standard Aligned Printable Worksheets - ELA Skills Mastery
Grade 7 English Language Arts Printable Worksheets | Year-Long Bundle | 33+ Printable Worksheets | ELA Literature Worksheets | Reading Worskeets | Writing Practice Worksheets | Supplemental Classroom ResourceThis Bundle Includes:33+ Grade 7 ELA Standard Aligned Printable worksheetsDetailed Answer key & ExplanationOnline access to Lumos Free Teacher AccountDomains Covered: Reading: LiteratureReading: Information TextLanguageLumos Learning programs are trusted by over 537,900+ students, 76,200
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7th
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