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Writing-essays Common Core SL.6.1 resources
Myth Writing Unit - 8 days of writing lessons! (PDF and Digital Versions)
In this eight day, CCSS-aligned Myth Writing Unit, students will demonstrate an understanding of the myth genre as they write their own myths. The unit begins with a review of the characteristics of myths and student analysis of a sample myth. Then, following a step-by-step process that includes pre-writing, writing, revising, editing, conferencing, and then writing a final copy, students will write an original and creative myth. In this unit students create a myth that creatively presents an ex
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: 3 Writing Units BUNDLE - Persuasive, Descriptive, & Myth Writing Units
Discussion Questions & Creative Writing I Korman's Slacker I Print & Digital
This packet contains two or more questions per chapter for Gordon Korman's middle-grade novel Slacker. The discussion questions are purposely open-ended and subject to opinion to encourage debate and discussion in your classroom.Included in this product:- Two or more open-ended discussion questions, sorted by chapter- These discussion questions reorganized onto printable handouts, suitable for comprehension checks, homework, mini-essays, or preparation for group discussion.- Creative writing pr
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5th - 7th
FREAK THE MIGHTY Novel Study Unit - Prereading Activity, Lesson Plans, Project
Your learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity of our engaging Freak the Mighty activities built from best teaching practices. We want to make your lesson planning journey easy, so you can focus on your expertise. This novel study includes a curriculum map pacing guide that offers our day-by-day suggestion for how to plan out your weeks of lessons. Our pedagogy section explains the instructive idea behind the activity, gives ideas for implementation, and aligns it to the standards. We've film
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5th - 7th
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Argumentative Writing Unit and Lesson Plans with Debates for Middle School
Teaching argumentative writing in your middle school ELA class is now broken down step-by-step in a scaffolded and differentiated argumentative writing unit. This unit includes 23 done-for-you lesson plans and daily teacher lesson slide presentations with all content and examples broken down. Each lesson is quick and easy to set up and I have done ALL the work for you. You could even leave these lesson plans for subs. Look at your daily lesson plans and pull up the accompanying teacher slides an
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6th - 8th
Different Types of Plagiarism - Avoiding Plagiarism Lessons and Activities - AI
Updated in 2023 to include examples of plagiarism involving artificial intelligence (AI)! Avoiding plagiarism begins with teaching students about the different types of plagiarism. This lesson explores five types of plagiarism and includes worksheets, handouts, task cards, and digital worksheets for Google Classroom®. Included with this Types of Plagiarism Lesson:✏️ Types of Plagiarism Task Cards - Print✏️ Types of Plagiarism Worksheets for Task Card Activity - Digital & Print✏️ Different
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6th - 12th
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Persuasive Essay Outline - Writing Assignment and Graphic Organizer OSSLT OLC4O
Guide students through the writing process with this persuasive essay outline! This assignment includes a persuasive writing graphic organizer, assignment instructions, and an editable rubric. Suitable for online learning with digital files for Google Drive®.Included with this Persuasive Writing Assignment:✏️ Persuasive Essay Assignment Instructions - Digital & Print✏️ Writing Process Graphic Organizers - Digital & PrintPlanning Guide for BrainstormingIntroduction Paragraph OutlineICCER
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6th - 12th
Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan, Graphic Organizer, and Examples OLC4O OSSLT
Are your students struggling to write a persuasive paragraph? This lesson plan provides an engaging introduction to persuasive writing using graphic organizers and examples of opinion writing. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! Included with this Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan:✏️ Persuasive Writing Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Microsoft PowerPoint®✏️ Persuasive Writing Guided Note - Digital & Print✏️ ICCER Outline Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer - Digital &am
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6th - 12th
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Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary Back to School - ELA Curriculum - 6th Grade Bundle
Back to School Lessons Include: Grammar and Vocabulary Unit, Text Based Analysis, Figurative Language Introduction, Transition Words in Writing, 5 Paragraph Essay, 6 Traits of Writing, 3 Multiple Choice Writing Tests, Thesis Statement, Standardized Test Writing, Examples as Supporting Details, Public Speaking, Creative Hook Introductions, Argumentative Writing Lessons, Expository Writing Lessons, Narrative Writing Lessons, and Persuasive Writing Lessons.Getting back into the swing of things has
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6th
Discussion Questions & Creative Writing Prompts for Korman's Masterminds
Motivate your students towards active, engaging discussion with these open-ended discussion questions to accompany Gordon Korman's middle-grade book Masterminds! This product contains:- three questions per chapter in an easy-to-use printable chart, along with suggestions for encouraging your students to participate in discussions. - these questions created as printable handouts for students, so that they can be used for homework, comprehension checks, essay prompts, or even as group preparati
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Gordon Korman ELA Resource Bundle I Print & Digital Versions
Argumentative Writing Fun Introduction to Argument Writing Lesson
Kick off your argumentative writing unit with this fun, engaging and zero-prep lesson. This introduction to argument writing resource is sure to grab the attention of your students and get them excited for what's to come. This lesson requires students to work together to apply their prior knowledge of what an argument is to form arguments based on a set statement and an assigned position. Your students will enter this lesson with some form of prior knowledge of what an argument is, and leave wit
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4th - 8th
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Comprehensive Opinion Writing Unit-Grades 4, 5, 6
Guide your students through the opinion writing process with this comprehensive unit plan! Includes lesson plans, hands-on sorts, opinion essay examples, posters, a review game, a debate, and more! Everything you need to assess, instruct, and engage your students is included in this bundle of 7 opinion writing content lessons.This bundle includes the following lessons: Lesson 1: Formative Assessment• Lesson 1a (Formative Assessment) Overview• Prewriting Activities Forms• Formative Assessment Dra
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4th - 6th
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Middle School Research & Persuasive Writing: Famous Figure Speech Unit
In this unit, students will answer the question “Which historical figure deserves more recognition?” Your researchers will:Investigate and discuss the qualities of strong persuasive writing using TED Talks and sample essaysConduct a research project on a student-selected topicUse the student workbook to guide research, record information from multiple sources, and organize facts and detailsDraft, edit, revise, and publish online with Google SuiteUse success criteria throughout the unit to guide
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5th - 7th
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Revolutionary War Debates: Argument Writing and Speaking in the History Class
Revolutionary War | Revolutionary War Activity | Revolutionary War ProjectBring argument writing and speaking to your history classroom! This activity is aligned to multiple Common Core writing and speaking & listening standards.The Revolutionary War is a prime example of history that is still up for debate. By researching both sides of contentious events relating to the Revolutionary War, students will gain a better understanding of these events as a whole. This activity provides an excelle
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6th - 9th
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THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM Essay Questions & Speech Writing Prompts w Rubrics
Watsons Go to Birmingham Essay Topics will get learners engaging with meaningful topics the text raises:★ Theme - How to Treat People★ Character - Byron vs. Kenny's Growth★ Setting - 1963's effect on the Watson familyOur essay prompts are ideal for . . .→ End-of-unit conversation starters→ Writing journals→ Literary analysis essays→ Literary analysis speechesSUGGESTED ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATIONLearners will choose from a few deep topics to either write a grade-level essay or turn their essay outlin
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4th - 6th
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Grade 6 Paired Text Close Reading Unit
This unit is comprised of the close reading lessons aligned to the three CCSS Reading Anchor Standard Organizational Elements using the text "Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros and "The Jacket" by Gary Soto. It includes graphic organizers for answering the questions, a plot diagram to write a summary including a possible theme and opinion graphic organizers for writing on demand or range of writing opinion pieces about the texts. These stories were paired because of similar themes. The lesson plans also
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6th
Animated Short Films as Mentor Texts: Feral
"Feral" is an Academy Award-nominated short film about a boy who was raised in the wilderness and is taken to live in a civilized society where tries to survive the only way he knows how. This set of standards-based lessons includes an examination of symbolism, conflict, theme, and the identification of the Notice and Note signpost Again and Again. These lessons are a more advanced study of complex themes with a focus on conflict, character arc, motif, and symbolism appropriate for secondary lev
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Five Short Films for Teaching Theme
Opinion Writing and Debate Activity: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James
This product is an in-depth, standards-based opinion writing and debate activity for middle grades! Students will answer the question, "Who's the greatest basketball player of all-time: Michael Jordan or LeBron James? This resource includes the following:-Biographical readings about Michael Jordan and LeBron James-Graphs and charts comparing the statistics and achievements of the two athletes-Quotes about the two athletes-Opinion-writing outline and essay prompt-Opinion-writing rubric-Extension
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4th - 7th
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Lesson Plan & PPT Package Explaining Hero vs Villain Protagonist vs Antagonist
This is a two-part package -- a Power Point presentation and a lesson plan. The PPT is available separately by the same name.
This 14-slide Power Point presentation presents hero, villain, protagonist, and antagonist. It explains the shift from using the terms "hero" and "villain" to the more contemporary "protagonist" and "antagonist." The presentation also uses Greek and early English root words to explain how the terms "protagonist" and "antagonist" evolved.
The fourteen slides include 1
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
THE BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA Essay Questions & Speech Writing Prompts w Rubrics
Bridge to Terabithia Essay Topics will get students engaging with meaningful topics the novel raises:★ A Place to Call Your Own★ Innocent★ Making Fun of DifferencesOur essay prompts are ideal for . . .→ End-of-unit conversation starters→ Writing journals→ Literary analysis essays→ Literary analysis speechesSUGGESTED ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATIONLearners will choose from a few deep topics to either write a grade-level essay or turn their essay outline into a speech on the topic. During the speeches, le
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5th - 7th
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Moral Dilemmas Discussion Pack BUNDLE
Get 36 kid-friendly discussion cards that can be used during circle time, discussion groups, or as writing prompts.This product serves as a 3-in-one!In each pack you get cards that present age appropriate moral dilemas. The cards can used in small groups and even as a game (instructions included).These are also great writing prompts and for that reason I've included the printable version for students to write.Since some students still struggle with writing they can use the version in which they
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PreK - 6th
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Developing a Literary Argument-A CCSS ELA Unit
This is a CCSS aligned unit for fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, which can serve as a foundation at the beginning of the school year for developing arguments. This unit provides a PowerPoint on the basic elements of an argument including academic language development and provides interactive oral and written practice for students in doing so including in acknowledging counterarguments and providing rebuttals. It includes graphic organizers for turning an oral argument into a written argumentati
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4th - 6th
TC Informational Writing Upper Grade Unit Plan and 24 Lesson Plans
Teacher's College Informational Writing Unit Plan Bundled with ALL 24 highly effective rated lesson plans that are student friendly. Unit Plan Includes:Essential Questions, CCSS, Unit Goals, Vocabulary, Assessments, Teaching Point, Activity, and Assessment/Conferencing for ALL 24 lessons. Enrichment Opportunities, Multiple Entry Points, and DOK Questioning.Lesson Plans Include: Teaching Points, Student Learning Targets, CCSS, Materials, Connection, Vocabulary, Questioning, Teach (I DO), Active E
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4th - 6th
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Rank Your Hero - Ignite Critical Thinking and Argumentative Writing in Middle Sc
Transform your middle school classroom into an arena of intellectual excitement with our "Rank Your Hero" worksheet – a dynamic resource designed to engage students in the thrilling world of superheroes, while simultaneously igniting critical thinking and honing argumentative writing skills. This worksheet is expertly crafted for educators seeking an interactive and thought-provoking activity that seamlessly combines the fun of hero rankings with the depth of evidence-backed arguments.Heroic Sho
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6th - 8th
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TUCK EVERLASTING Essay Questions & Speech Writing Prompts w Rubrics Thesis
Tuck Everlasting Essay Topics will get learners engaging with meaningful topics the novel raises:★ Immortality & Death★ The Man in the Yellow Suit★ Time's Impact on Our LivesOur essay prompts are ideal for . . .→ End-of-unit conversation starters→ Writing journals→ Literary analysis essays→ Literary analysis speechesSUGGESTED ACTIVITY IMPLEMENTATIONLearners will choose from a few deep topics to either write a grade-level essay or turn their essay outline into a speech on the topic. During th
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4th - 6th
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