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Critical thinking writing-essays Common Core RI.6.2 resources
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Snapchat™ Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions
In this Snapchat Reading Comprehension Passage, your students will look at the pros and cons of the app, work on reading comprehension questions, and participate in argument writing. This product includes both a higher and lower-level article for differentiation purposes. Included with the article are reading comprehension questions for both levels, as well argument writing extension activities and worksheets.Snapchat™ is a popular app among teenagers, and my middle school students choose this a
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Argument Writing Bundle
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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Argumentative Writing UNIT Common Core Grades 6-12 Editable
Teach your students to write solid argument essays step-by-step with my Argumentative Writing unit. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for grades 6-12. Newly updated to include EDITABLE handouts and rubrics in Google Drive (using Google Slides). This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE and is also included in my Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts.Students won't struggle writing an argument with my graphic organize
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Expository Informative Explanatory Writing Unit Editable CCSS Distance Learning
This writing unit focuses on explanatory and informative (expository) writing and is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. It has also been recently updated to include Google Drive / Google Classroom editable handouts (perfect for distance learning!) and MLA 8 style handouts.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Students will learn to write informative/explanatory essays and research papers by following the step-by-step process. The zipped file in
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
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
Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Writing instruction has never been easier! This download now includes ALL of my writing resources: argument and persuasive, expository (including journalism), and narrative writing. In addition, I added helpful outlines, prompts, and rubrics. The skills practiced are standards-based, aligned with the Common Core State Standards.This is a MEGA BUNDLE of the following products:*ARGUMENT*Argument Writing Mega Bundle (Includes Unit, Editable Handouts, Rubrics, AND Presentation) (This is included in
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7th - 12th
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Using the CRAAP Test to Determine Source Credibility! Customizable Google Slides
Do your students tend to hit "share" "like" or "retweet" before checking a source is legitimate? Can your students determine the difference between a credible source and fake news? Do they know what to look for when analyzing articles, online material, tweets, and images for credibility? Do they understand which sources are acceptable to utilize as evidence in a writing assignment? In a world where misinformation can be spread like wildfire via social media and the internet, it is vital that stu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Middle School Interactive Reading Log {Common Core Aligned}
Give your 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students meaningful homework where they can read a fiction or non-fiction text of their choice and apply a wide-variety of reading prompts to the section of the text they read each night. Interactive reading logs provide a necessary bridge between students, teachers, and parents. They were created using the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th reading standards for literature and informational texts. Beyond the Common Core, the reading prompts will ensure that students a
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5th - 8th
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Persuasive Writing Unit - Lesson, Graphic Organizer, Essay Topics, and Rubric
This persuasive writing unit is suitable for online learning with digital materials for Google Classroom®. Scaffold persuasive essay writing using the slideshow lesson, graphic organizers, and student examples included with this bundle! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Persuasive Writing Unit:✏️ Persuasive Writing Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Microsoft PowerPoint®✏️ Main Idea & Supporting Details Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Micr
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6th - 12th
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Persuasive Writing Public Service Announcement Activities Write and Analyze
Your students will love analyzing, researching, and creating their own PSA with this ready-to-use resource. What an engaging way to introduce persuasive language and writing. Lots of practice means your students are confident as they create their own PSA.Digital and print -- guides your students step-by-step through the process – from analyzing what a PSA is and does to choosing their own topic, researching and creating it. This is what you'll get:print and digital versionstips and suggestions
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice BUNDLE Short Constructed Response Activity
Lead your students to MASTERY of CER - claim, evidence, reasoning. This bundle of FIVE resources helps your students draft claims, evidence and reasoning using emojis (always a hit!) With a hands-on group activity, they have a high-quality discussion of the components of CER. The practice sheets lead them to mastery. And the task cards for physical AND digital SCOOT reinforce all the concepts!Also included are 8.5 x 11" posters to post CER definitions and examples year round. ✅Perfect for state
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5th - 8th
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Paired Passages: Argumentative Writing for 6th & 7th Grade Social Media Effects
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argumentative writing! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (social media and your confidence), but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.*Note: This resource is leveled for 6th and 7th grades.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion BreakdownQuestion SetsCo
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6th - 7th
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Paired Passages Activities: Argumentative Writing 6th & 7th Grade IG v. TikTok
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argumentative writing! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (Instagram vs. TikTok), but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion BreakdownQuestion SetsContext CluesEvidence Based Questions3 Multiple Choice1 Multiple Sele
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: DIGITAL Paired Text Passages - DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE: IG v. TikTok
Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing with Rhetorical Appeals Persuasion and Devices
Teaching Rhetorical Analysis in middle school is finally broken down with this complete reading and essay writing unit. This unit includes 23 done-for-you lesson plans, reference pages, completed essays, speeches, and analysis reading response examples with explanations and teaching for students. 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. Here's what you'll get:Rhetorical Analysis Unit: 23 Lesson Plans and Res
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6th - 8th
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R.A.C.E. to Answer With Evidence - Writing Strategies
R.A.C.E. is an excellent strategy for teaching students how to support written answers with text evidence. Included in this product: 4 posters explaining each step of of RACE with example9 sentence starters for providing evidenceStudent reference sheet for their binder with the above informationFull-sized worksheet for student practiceHalf-sized worksheet for student practiceFor digital worksheets (Google Slides) for scaffolding student responses, see my Digital RACE Response Sheets - for Eviden
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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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Grades:
6th - 12th
Nonfiction Independent Reading Journal - Middle School English
Nonfiction Independent Reading
This reading response resource is interactive and perfect for assessing nonfiction independent reading. Better yet, it covers ALL of the informational text standards! It is easy to use, simple to grade, and can be assigned over and over again for books or articles.
We all know how important independent reading is, but it’s not always easy to hold students accountable without issues such as...#1. Driving yourself crazy with all of the grading involved; #2. Knowing
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6th - 8th
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Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) Made EASY - Bundle (Graphic Organizer AND Rubric)
Help your students master text analysis on state exams! This graphic organizer will help students navigate the task of writing an essay with strong text evidence and explanations to support their responses. It aids students paragraph-by-paragraph, guiding them to include all components that are necessary for each paragraph of the essay. The rubric uses a check-list format to help teachers assess each paragraph of the essay. It is a comprehensive, yet easy to use rubric. It also provides qu
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3rd - 12th
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Argumentative Paired Text Passages - DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE: Cell Phones School
Your students will be HIGHLY ENGAGED in this DIGITAL Paired Passage (Paired Text) Set, as they read and write about whether cell phones should be allowed at school. The included passages are on a 4th-9th grade reading level and include evidence-based questions that are highly aligned to the rigor levels of the Common Core Standards. It's Google Classroom READY and perfect for Distance Learning, Traditional School, or a Hybrid set-up.The Product Includes:3 DIFFERENTIATED Sets of 2 Passages (4th-
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5th - 8th
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Paired Passages Activity: Argumentative Writing 6th & 7th Grade Banning Zoos?
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argument writing! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (Should We Ban Zoos?), but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion BreakdownQuestion SetsContext CluesEvidence Based Questions3 Multiple Choice1 Multiple Selection1
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6th - 7th
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Also included in: Argumentative Paired Text Passages DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE: Ban Zoos?
STEM Problem Solving Service Learning Project
Help your students to think critically, develop good character traits, improve our world, and create heartfelt persuasive writing using the 8 components of this project:
Inspirational Quotes
Random Acts of Kindness
Kids Improving Our World Research Project
STEAM Project - Identifying a Real World Problem and working on a Solution
Online Giving Challenge
Oral Presentation
Carousel Presentations & Scavenger Hunt
Comparing Themes with "A Dolphin's Tale
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
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CAASPP Test Prep & STAAR Test Prep Passages for ELA Reading & Writing Practice
Why not do CAASPP test prep and STAAR test prep with ELA activities your students find interesting? The ELA test prep unit includes 2 high-interest reading comprehension passages and engaging reading & writing activities that are perfect for test practice any time of year and are great for ELA performance task practice.The reading and writing test prep unit is formatted like state testing, yet can be used for classroom assessment. Includes an essay writing option to simulate the challenging
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: ELA Test Prep Reading and Writing Digital and Print Bundle
Claims and Evidence Information Text Mystery Short Fiction Story Activity
Mystery stories are perfect for getting to grips with claims, evidence and reasoning. Get students engaged in reading, following ideas, understanding cause-and-effect relationships, and predicting outcomes. In a mystery, the reader has to employ inference skills to understand the story and identify clues. This fun, mystery story activity pack will improve students’ comprehension and inference as they employ detective skills to find the guilty suspects. With loads of fun activities to turn your r
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5th - 9th
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Leveled Valentine's Day Reading and Writing Activities (Grades 6-8)
Looking for Valentine's Day reading and writing activities that are rigorous? This resource provides teachers and students with a leveled informational text, leveled standards-aligned questions, and leveled argumentative writing activities! Your ELLs and lower-level students will feel successful! Your students are guaranteed to learn and have a blast while doing it on Valentine's Day with this resource!This resource has a printable PDF and Digital versions!Included:⭐️ Vocabulary page⭐️ Frayer mo
Grades:
6th - 8th
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