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Writing-expository Common Core RI.11-12.10 resources
Real World Rhetoric #5, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short essay on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools, and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.The essay in Real World Rhetoric #5 attempts to convince readers that students aren't motivated by cash rewards; they actually crave a surprisingly different prize.This 5-page download includes:• A full-text copy of a public domain
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Close Reading Article Review Questions For Any NonFiction Text
Close Reading Questions: Nonfiction Articles Aligned with the Common Core State StandardsNonfiction articles can be used in any content area. Use the handouts to encourage close reading of the passage or article. May be used with any news, feature, informational, explanatory, argument, opinion, editorial, persuasive, narrative, or autobiographical article/text. Explores comparing two texts for compare/contrast. Students will be required to find evidence from the text to support their answers.*LI
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Real-World Rhetoric Bundle Argument Analysis of Modern Essays, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With this bundle of seven real-world rhetorical analysis lessons, students will examine short articles on high-interest topics, identify specific rhetorical tools including ethos, pathos, and logos, and determine whether each writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.Each of these real-world rhetoric lessons include:• A full-text copy of a public domain argument essay• A paper-saving handout of short-answer questions• A Google Drive version of the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" by Jonathan Edwards Plus More
Are you frustrated with trying to make Puritan works such as "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" exciting and enjoyable for today's teens? This happens to be one of my favorite literary works to teach because of the engaging lessons I have crafted over the years. This unit takes a topic that many students find cumbersome and turns it into something challenging and fun. They will be talking about this sermon, and other classes will be asking when they get to do the sculpture activity! Plus, st
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: Personal Greed and Sacrifice?
The Common Core has a much-greater focus on non-fiction, informational texts in the English/Language Arts classroom. It’s time to start adding more real-world articles and materials to our literary canon. In this easy-to-deliver narrative non-fiction activity, students will read an essay by acclaimed humorist David Sedaris (link included) and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal anecdotes and opinions to share about this “Let’s Get Real”
Grades:
7th - 10th
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The Crucible Engaging Activities - 12 Pre-Reading & Post-Reading Tasks
Looking for some fun, unique, and engaging activities to supplement The Crucible? These activities are perfect for learning background information before reading the play and assessing students' understanding after studying the play.Pre-reading activities include:❶ A history video viewing guide that corresponds with Salem Witch Trials documentary from the History Channel with answer key.❷ a handout where students determine which information is true, false, or simply opinionated about the history
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: Pop Culture’s Benefits?
The new Common Core has a much-greater focus on non-fiction, informational texts in the English/Language Arts classroom. It’s time to start adding more real-world articles and materials to our literary canon. In this easy-to-deliver non-fiction activity, students will read an article by Malcolm Gladwell (link included) and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal anecdotes and opinions to share about this “Let’s Get Real” classroom activity.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: Why We Must Stereotype
The Common Core has a much-greater focus on non-fiction, informational texts in the English/Language Arts classroom. It’s time to start adding more real-world articles and materials to our literary canon. In this easy-to-deliver non-fiction activity, students will read an article by Malcolm Gladwell and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal anecdotes and opinions to share about this “Let’s Get Real” classroom activity.When your principal
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Real World Rhetoric #6, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short essay on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools, and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.The essay in Real World Rhetoric #6 attempts to convince readers that intestinal worms are better than medicine or surgery for a variety of ailments.This 5-page download includes:• A full-text copy of a public domain argument essay•
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: Traditional Families?
The new Common Core has a much-greater focus on non-fiction, informational texts in the English/Language Arts classroom. It’s time to start adding more real-world articles and materials to our literary canon. In this easy-to-deliver non-fiction activity, students will read an essay by Barbara Kingsolver (link included) and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal anecdotes and opinions to share about this “Let’s Get Real” classroom activity.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Real World Rhetoric #7, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short essay on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools, and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.The essay in Real World Rhetoric #7 attempts to convince healthy pregnant women that they should consider having their babies at home rather than in a hospital.This 5-page download includes:• A full-text copy of a public domain argu
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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What to the Slave is Fourth of July and Rhetoric
This resource focuses on analyzing Frederick Douglass's renowned speech, "What to the Slave is Fourth of July." Students will engage in activities such as reviewing concept vocabulary, exploring Douglass's life, reading background information on the speech, and answering close reading questions. They will also identify and analyze examples of ethos, pathos, and logos, define unfamiliar terms, and identify Douglass's main argument and call to action. In the extended version of this resource, stud
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Rhetoric in American Speeches: Henry, Paine, Lincoln, and Douglass
DEBATES-ENL1W-ENG4U Highly Adaptable Unit. (2023) ON Curriculum
This is the updated and more complete with indepth vocabulary/jargon in regards to a Debate Unit/the debate Unit previously posted. This unit is 2 WEEKS! The first week and part of the second week are teacher-student transferrable knowledge, each lesson contains consctructive opportunities for teachers to build rapport, be attentive to students with needs and allow students to set their own pace in the learning. Ontario Curriculum Expectations Included in Lesson Plans.The learning that occurs in
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
Rhetorical Analysis Terms, Quiz, and Game
This activity consists of an essential list of Rhetorical Analysis terms for AP Language or for General/Honors/ Advanced English, a handout to write answers for a quiz, and a printable maze game with included game cards and game instructions.Teachers can use the list as a handout to give to students and as a guide to give quick review quizzes. The handout for quizzes is set up for three quizzes total. After the quiz(zes), students and the teacher work together to correct the quiz and play the
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus--A Rhetorical Analysis
This PowerPoint slideshow attempts to model for AP English Language and Composition students the thought process they should follow when writing a rhetorical analysis. It also tends to provoke lively class discussion as the subject is something dear to the hearts of most American kids (even those in the late grades of high school).
Grades:
9th - 11th
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Into the Wild Multiple Choice and Essay Final Test
While there are only 15 multiple choice questions on this test, they are well-crafted in terms of their ability to gauge a student's level of comprehension as well as his or her ability to think critically--on a deeper level--about the entire work. The essay question is designed to do the same.
This is an efficient, highly effective tool for assessing your students' overall comprehension of Into the Wild as well as their ability to think and write critically about one of the main ideas of the
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9th - 12th
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AP Lang Unit 2 Slides: Rhetorical Appeals
Complete slide deck for your AP Lang Unit 2 skills and standards. Correlates to the AP language and composition curriculum guide. Features strong female voices to explore ethos, pathos, and logos through various activities, centered on reading and writing exercises! Check out the bundle to receive the complete unit in full! Slide design by Slide Carnival.
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Lang Unit 2 Bundle
Argument Composition unit
This comprehensive composition unit on argument is aligned with the common core learning outcomes and includes intensive instruction, critical thinking, problem solving, research and writing activities on the components of argument which include: logos, ethos, pathos, inductive and deductive logic, syllogisms, fallacies, composition analysis and writing. It has well over 20 hours of content and activities for your classroom. The materials include: an instructional PDF powerpoint, creative acti
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MENTOR TEXT For Rhetorical Analysis Essay (AP LANG / ERWC)
This is an original rhetorical analysis essay where the writer utilized the most recent AP English and Language Comp scoring rubric. The essay includes in-text citations and a Works Cited page. The essay is rhetorically analyzing the introduction chapters to Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness (an excellent read for 11-12 grade students. PDFs of the introduction are easily found online if you would like to use this reading in your classroom, and
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Roles of Women in A Troubled Young Nation
This is a CCSS based unit for American Literature. Students examine literature from the late nineteenth century in America with a focus on the theme of "the changing role of women." Students read two stories from the time period by female authors: 1) "April Showers" by Edith Wharton and 2) "The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin. Reading guides are created to go along with each story. Students focus on irony for "The Story of an Hour" and they focus on plot development for "April Showers." Th
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Pinterest/Google Keep Research & Annotated Bibliography (Distance/Remote)
This activity is designed to help students stay organized while they research. For this activity, they will either use Pinterest or Google Keep to create "pins" of their research. Each pin will include a description of the research and ask them specific questions to make sure they are synthesizing their research for optimal use in their research assignments. This is ideal for remote/virtual/distance learners because they can share their boards with you and/or collaborate with their peers. Includ
Grades:
10th - 12th
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Research Paper Instruction Packet
Contains instructions, semirubric, partial sample research paper, sample outline, notecard, research paper contract, plagiarism (with 2 pages of definitions from various sites) contract, online library resource sample, MLA works cited instructions and samples in PDF format. Updated for 2019 Common Core. Sixteen pages.ix
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Nonfiction Book Report Outline
If you require that your students read independently (like over the summer or on Fridays, for example), this is a very handy tool that helps students focus in on--and write about--a few key aspects of their chosen book. The directions are brief, explicit, and require the student to think--and write--critically about the text. If you require typed book reports, this handout works perfectly as a prewriting tool for getting that first draft written. The simple format makes it easy to grade and easy
Grades:
9th - 12th
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