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Writing-expository Common Core RH.6-8.6 resources
Summarizing a Nonfiction Text: The Age of Exploration's Unknown Heroes
Teaching summarization is easy with this nonfiction reading unit. Just have your students follow the step-by-step directions on the PPP provided and assess their writing with the accompanying rubric. The original three 1/2-page informational passage is accompanied by ten comprehension questions and is appropriate for grades 7-9.In addition, this resource allows students to work on academic vocabulary acquisition and retention by including the following: 1) ten vocabulary words with definitions,
Grades:
7th - 9th
Nelson Mandela Speech Reading & Writing Lessons
Over the course of these lessons, students will read Nelson Mandela's inaugural address, analyse the content and language, before applying their learning to a plan, and creating their own speech, before finally reviewing their work.The lessons are ideal for middle schoolers and homeschoolers. Every stage offers support and challenge, being aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy. These lessons are a great idea for Language Arts topic lessons in Black History Month.If you are using this or any of my other
Grades:
6th
Also included in: Writing to Argue Bundle
An Introduction to Essay Writing Lesson
Over the course of this lesson, students will read an exemplar essay, learn how to write and structure an essay, apply discourse markers, write an essay, and review it.The lesson is ideal for middle schoolers and homeschoolers. Every stage offers support and challenge, being aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy.If you are using this or any of my other products in a homeschool environment, note that there is a collaborative component that will require a buddy or parent. My ethos on learning is social bu
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Writing to Argue Bundle
Letters from Home--Civil War Letters Analysis
Primary Source Analysis. Students will analyze letters archived from the Civil War. Within the lesson, students will work to identify common themes within primary sources. Students will each receive a modified Civil War letter addressed to them which fosters engagement in the content. To assess learning, students will craft their own letter that exhibits understanding and mastery of common themes.Don't forget to come back and review the activity once you've used it! You can earn TpT credit
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Historical Analysis Poster - COPVL
What is COPVL?COPVL is an acronym that represents a technique used for analyzing a historical source, with the letters representing: Content - Origin - Purpose - Value - Limitations. Close reading of a historical source in order to consider each of these elements allows students to see exactly what useful information a source provides, as well as to understand how the source might be lacking. This technique is especially useful when conducting historical research, as it guides us toward where w
Grades:
6th - 8th
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