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Other (ELA) Common Core SL.6.1 resources
"Casey at the Bat" Unit - Poetry Lessons and Poetry Activities
This is an extremely detailed, CCSS-aligned unit. Student read and analyze the poem "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer. It is designed to help students analyze what the poem says explicitly as well draw inferences from the text. Students will determine the poem’s theme and analyze the theme development over the course of the text. In addition, students will investigate word choice, figurative language, and mood. Students will acquire a range of general academic and domain-specif
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5th - 8th
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ESL Speaking & ESL Writing Rubric Bundle - WIDA Aligned
This bundle includes the WIDA aligned Speaking and Writing checklist. They are differentiated and includes an editable and a PDF file. The checklists are WIDA aligned and can be used as a rubric. About the ChecklistsThe WIDA aligned Speaking and Writing checklists was created to help students understand what is expected when they are speaking with others. The Speaking checklists have three dimensions (parts) and six proficiency levels (1-Entering, 2-Emerging, 3-Developing, 4-Expanding, 5-Brid
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Funny Debate Topics - 40 Creative Discussion Debate Ideas for Middle or High
Funny Debate Topics - 40 Creative Discussion Debate Ideas for Middle or High: Ignite lively debates and persuasive language skills with this ready-to-use resource. These debate topics with a twist will have your students laughing while engaging in lighthearted yet passionate debate. With this collection of funny debate topics on silly but contentious subjects like whether "Pineapple should be served on a pizza" or "A straw only has one hole," you will have even your most reluctant students expre
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6th - 12th
Debate Outline with sentence frames
This debate outline helps students prepare for a structured debate. Debating is a great way for students to use their listening and speaking skills!The outline includes: 4 debate categories: opening statement, rebuttal, questions, and closingexplanations of the purpose of each categorysentence frames to help all learners create a scriptPlease rate, review, and let me know if there are any issues or any way I can improve.Thanks!
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Danielson Domain 3B Discussion and Questioning Techniques Flashcards
This Omega English product helps students engage in classroom and group discussion and assists teachers in reaching a high rating in the Danielson 3B component (Discussion and Questioning). Please note that this package particularly focuses on guiding students to asking probing or clarifying questions during discussions (there are other aspects of Danielson 3B Domain available in my store). The package contains 20 vibrant Seeking Clarification Flashcards. Each card contains a phrase that the
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Number the Stars Pre-Reading Activity
Use this engaging activity as an inquiry activity to get students thinking about and predicting events in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Students will be split into groups and will be given pictures (provided) or items (provided by you if you choose) to investigate. They will determine the significance of or the event surrounding the item. Direct students to begin to think about what themes may come up in the book based on the items/pictures they evaluate.This activity can be repeated later whe
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4th - 6th
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Conversation Starters Package on Photography
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on photography.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of photographyActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transi
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
6.SL.1-3 Socratic Seminar Class Discussions - Analyze Arguments 6th Grade CCSS
With this standards-based resource based on 6.SL.1-3, students will have the opportunity to participate in class discussions using the Socratic Seminar method. This resource includes everything you need to check for understanding, including a summative assessment with a rubric. All answer keys are also included.This resource includes both a printable and digital version that is ready for Google Classroom and other distance learning platforms.You can use this resource: To give extra practice with
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6th - 8th
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The Giver Discussion Questions for Novel Study, Writing, & Socratic Seminar
Get the most out of your discussions for The Giver novel study!This resource includes everything you need and more for chapter by chapter, in-depth Socratic Seminar discussions on this book by Lois Lowry.Structure and MethodHave all students meet and exceed standards for reading, listening, and speaking, no matter what stage of insight they are in. Literal / concrete questions appear first on each slide per chapter and scaffold up to encourage all students to exercise critical thinking skills li
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6th - 9th
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Leap Day - Solar Eclipse - Friday the 13th - Days of 2024 ELA Activities Bundle
Leap Day, the Total Solar Eclipse, and Friday the 13th are all unique days to 2024! Celebrate Leap Year, the Solar Eclipse, and Friday the 13th--twice--in ELA with these fun activities! Each activity is specialized for its unique "holiday."Leap Day only happens every four years, so celebrate this February 29 by doing a "leap writing" activity! "Leap" writing will get your students moving around while engaging with story writing. Students will love this Leap Day activity and will want to share th
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6th - 10th
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Discussion Sentence Starters
Participating in classroom discussions is a valuable part of the elementary classroom. Class discussions increase student engagement and add interest to topics as kids share their thoughts and ideas. This colorful and fun resource will help to support students who may struggle to make connections and add valid ideas during discourse throughout the curriculum. This download includes 9 sentence starters in colorful speech bubbles. Included are a boarder heading and an illustration of two sente
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3rd - 6th
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Digital Citizenship EDITABLE Conversation Cards and Collaborative Poster
Get students talking about digital citizenship with these conversation cards and collaborative poster! Discuss the important topics of digital drama, privacy, online safety, media balance, copyright, and how to be safe & smart when using school technology. The text on both the cards and the poster's writing prompts is fully EDITABLE so you can customize them to your needs! This product includes 2 Google Slide decks - one for the cards and one for the poster. Please make sure you are able to
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3rd - 6th
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Debate Outline and Rubric for ANY Subject Area
Looking for a way to structure a debate in your upper elementary classroom? This script and rubric will help you to create meaningful discussions and debates within your classroom.This resource breaks down the process of a debate into 4 parts: opening remarks, rebuttal, questions, and closing statements. With the use of sentence starters, this is a great introduction to formal debate protocols in your elementary classroom.Also included in this file is a scoring rubric that aligned to CCLS Spea
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Debate Outline BUNDLE
Banned Books Week Interactive Bulletin Board Printables & Full-Day's Lesson Plan
Need a little/no-prep lesson for your classroom for this week's Banned Books Week? I've got you covered! With this product, you will have the materials for a fun interactive bulletin board that can also be taped on a white board if you prefer to use it that way in addition to a whole day's lesson on banned books! This product engages students in small group and whole class discussions while using individuality to empower students to find their voice on the topic of banned books!Outline of lesson
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Outsiders - Chapter Six Philosophical Chairs w/ Instructions
Using the strategy of Philosophical Chairs, this activity centers a whole class discussion on whether or not the main characters in S.E. Hinton's young-adult novel, "The Outsiders", should be considered gallant after the fire in chapter six.
Instructions included for running a Philosophical Chairs in your classroom.
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6th - 9th
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Critical Thinking for ELA Test Prep! MCAS, Common Core
Critical Thinking is part of nearly every standardized test that students take. If you are looking to boost test scores and writing skills for all students-this is one of the easiest and most engaging ways to do so. All students benefit by practicing the following skills in this slideset: -evaluating-predicting-explaining -projecting-problem-solvingThese slides offer a prep-free way to practice critical thinking skills in under 5 minutes a day. Students need 2-5 minutes with pencil and paper o
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Not Grade Specific
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Critical Thinking What Would You Do Activity: If I Were President
Get students thinking and talking with this single creative hypothetical What Would You Do? hypothetical situation. This flexible and adaptable ESL/EFL or social studies activity generates conversation, engages students, and engenders perspective-taking and problem-solving. Each situation also provides material for written, debate, and other creative projects.***********************************************************************************************************What if the US decided to chose
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: What Would You Do? Hypothetical WWYD Situations GROWING BUNDLE
Student-Led Debate - Guides, Worksheets, & More for Each Unique Role
Through the assigned roles of debate team members, summarizers, fact-checkers, moderators, and judges, students take complete control and organize a professional and structured debate. For each role, there are unique guides, instructions, and worksheets.This resource perfectly aligns with Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Debate Topic Ideas- Debate Roles- Guides and Worksheets (Team Member, Summarizer, Fact-Checker, Moderator, Judge)- Debate Reflectio
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5th - 12th
ELL/ESL/ELD Listening and Speaking Centers
Designed with the middle and high school ELD classroom in mind, these speaking and listening centers are designed to engage your English Language Learners in speaking and active listening exercises. With this purchase, you will receive:- Two types of leveled speaking and listening centers, one for Emerging (Beginner) and Expanding (Early Intermediate) students, and one for Bridging (Intermediate and above) students.- Three five- to ten-minute activities per center.- Speaker cards and worksheets
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4th - 12th
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Debate Worksheet & Lesson: Are Zoos Good or Bad?
⭐⭐Debate: Are Zoos Good or Bad? | Debate worksheet & lesson ⭐⭐⭐ Prompt: Zoos are good.⭐ PDF⭐ Not much prep is necessary.⭐ Lesson/ lesson notes included.⭐ Short info/ reading included⭐ Graphic organizers/ worksheets included.⭐ Rubric included.⭐ Teaching Duration Varies by grade level and teaching style.⭐ High-level 2nd grade to 6th grade.⭐ Great for beginner-level debate.⭐ Great for all elementary.Check out:Debate: Country VS CityDebate: Cats VS DogsDebate: Handmade VS Store BoughtDebate: Are
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2nd - 6th
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CLICKBAIT UNIT - ETHOS/LOGOS/PATHOS
CREATE YOUR OWN CLICKBAIT PROJECTcombining digital literacy with the rhetorical triangleStudents will create their own original piece of content designed to get a user to "click" using ethos, pathos, or logos.Once they have submitted projects, the CLICKBAIT MUSEUM activity gives students the opportunity to practice higher-order thinking by analyzing the work of their peers. ALSO INCLUDES BONUS ETHOS/LOGOS/PATHOS NOTES
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6th - 9th
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Debate Cats VS. Dogs / Debate Lesson, Worksheets & Rubric
⭐⭐ Debate Cats versus Dogs | Debate: Cats are better than dogs⭐⭐⭐ PDF⭐ Not much prep is necessary.⭐ Lesson/ lesson notes included⭐ Short reading included⭐ Graphic organizers/ worksheets included⭐ Rubric included.⭐ Teaching Duration Varies by grade level and teaching style.⭐ High-level 2nd grade to 6th grade. ⭐ Great for beginner-level debate.⭐ Great for all elementary. Check out:Debate: Country VS CityDebate: Cats VS DogsDebate: Handmade VS Store BoughtDebate: Are Zoos Good or Bad?Debate: No Hom
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1st - 6th
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Should Schools Only Serve Healthy Food? - Engaging Debate Preparation Packet
Students are sure to have plenty to say on this topic! Creative worksheets get students engaged in the topic before assigning each student a character to research and represent in the debate.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-Activity Questions- Eating Habits Survey- School Menu Worksheet- Debate Character Name Tags- Character Research Perparation Worksheet- Debate Sentence Structures- Debate Format- Debate Reflection Survey- Post-Activity Questions- Rubric
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6th - 10th
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[First Week of School] Building Thinking Classrooms ELA Tasks
Like many teachers, I have been captivated by what I have learned about the teaching style and pedagogy in the book Building Thinking Classrooms by Peter Liljedahl. I have spent much of the summer trying to figure out how to implement these strategies and routines in my ELA classroom. This product provides 10 different tasks that students can complete in the Building Thinking Classroom format.These 10 tasks are specifically designed for the first few weeks of school, and are meant to help build
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5th - 8th
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