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Writing-expository Common Core RI.11-12.2 resources
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
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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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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Ramen Noodle Summarizing and Cow Cud Paraphrasing | Nonfiction Text
Are your students having trouble with summarizing and paraphrasing? Students plagiarize often because they don't know how to perform those two processes correctly. If they know how to do it, they'll be more likely to take the time to try during the research process. This two-lesson, ten-handout resource builds on Marzano's research about the value of using analogies to help students connect with content. Examples and practice exercises are funny, relevant, and teen-oriented.These two lessons are
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: AP English Language & Composition Synthesis Essay Bundle - AP Lang Exam
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
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
"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
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: American Literature Full Year Curriculum Plus Writing & More BUNDLE
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
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9th - 12th
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High School Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages and questions, plus writing
This Christmas Informational Text lesson for high school students includes an engaging 3 page text passage: "Anti-Claus? Confessions of a Santa Dissenter" A one page handout that can be printed or projected includes: --discussion starters/free write prompts about students' background and opinions on the cultural impact of Santa or "The Santa Myth." --reading and vocabulary questions that lead students to identify the author's claim and reasoning for his stance on Christmas. A fully printable wri
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9th - 12th
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Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading Passages
This lesson contains an article about the Jesse Owens four gold medal performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and the struggle and controversy that surrounded the games. The lesson comes with a writing prompt, a graphic organizer and questions to help initiate a discussion. Works very well as non-fiction compliment to a unit on the Holocaust or World War II.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformatio
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6th - 12th
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Lesson Plan: This I Believe
"This I Believe" is a long-running program that began with Edward R. Murrow. This lesson plan, by exploring student's own beliefs, assists students in better understanding themselves in this complex and challenging world. The plan includes
* 7 required readings
* audio links
* teacher resources
* vocabulary, quiz, glossary, and key
* writing prompt
* rubric
* images
and more. See the preview table of contents for more details.
This plan should take two weeks to complete.
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6th - 12th
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Writing Summaries - Posters & Sentence Starters for Fiction & Nonfiction Texts
Give your students support in writing summaries of fiction and non-fiction texts! This resource will help English Language Learners and other students write good summaries of both fiction and non-fiction texts by offering organizational frameworks and sentence starters for fiction and non-fiction summaries. The organizational frameworks show what kind of information should be included when writing a summary. The sentence starters offer a variety of writing prompts that students can use to wri
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5th - 8th
Informational Text Bundle: Nonfiction Articles, Reading Responses, Graphic Org.
Looking for informational texts for secondary students? This nonfiction unit includes lesson plans for current nonfiction articles as well as supporting documents for students to complete a reading response. This nonfiction activity set will get you through at least three weeks of lessons.Responding to nonfiction is a lifelong skill. Students will read a nonfiction article, work through questions, and write a response paper. Also included are a rubric, possible questions, and student guidelines
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9th - 12th
Informational Text Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading Passages
This lesson focuses on an article that discusses whether or not the minimum wage should be raised. The lesson includes a writing prompt, the article, comprehension and discussion questions for students to complete, and an additional short reading and activity for students who finish early to complete.Updated March 2024 to include a PDF version!Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Sh
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6th - 12th
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Nonfiction Writing Bundle - Information Text Lessons and Writing Activities OLC
Break nonfiction writing down into engaging and approachable steps with this unit! This nonfiction writing bundle includes slideshow lessons, graphic organizers, writing activities, and scaffolding materials to help students master information writing. Includes digital resources for Google Classroom®!⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save 20% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Nonfiction Writing Bundle:✏️ Summarizing Nonfiction Texts Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google Slides® & PDF✏️ S
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6th - 12th
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Informational Text Article: Bullying Takes Center Stage: Reading Passages
In this lesson, students will read an article about the causes and effects of bullying in school and throughout the process of growing up. Included in the less is a writing prompt and discussion questions that will help start a meaningful and necessary discussion on the topic of bullying.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading PassagesInformat
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6th - 12th
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Informational Text Article: Driving While Distracted: Reading Passages Questions
This lesson revolves around an article that discusses the dangers and consequences of driving while distracted (specifically, mobile-devices). The lesson includes a writing response, graphic organizers, comprehension questions and room for written students responses to initiate a discussion.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading PassagesInfor
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6th - 12th
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Rhetorical Analysis Gettysburg Address Paired Speeches ESL Support templates
Studying rhetoric not only enhances communication skills but also fosters critical thinking, persuasion abilities, and social awareness, making it a valuable pursuit in both academic and practical contexts.In this set of resources students read the classic Gettysburg Address as well as two paired speeches. One from Mohammed Ali on his opposition and response to refusing the draft as well the the fictionalized (but based on true events) Gettysburg speech from Disney’s Remember the Titans. Student
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9th - 12th
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9/11 Journalistic Study
Since September 11, 2001 is a significant historical event, this unit includes student interaction with two websites that allows them to use a journalistic approach. This approach allows them to report who, what, where, when, how and why through two responses. The first focus is about the day of September 11, 2001 and the second is about the recovery of Ground Zero. In addition, students are able to rhetorically analyze President George W. Bush's speech. This unit would take about seven school d
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9th - 12th
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Informational Article: Who Shrank My Doritos? Reading Passages + Comprehension
This is an informational article that addresses the growing trend of food manufacturing companies providing less food in their packaging while still charging the same Price. And in some instances, providing less food, but charging even more. Accompanying the article is a worksheet with comprehension activities and questions.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wag
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6th - 12th
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In Cold Blood Synthesis Prompt: CC and PARCC Aligned
Using a non-fiction text as a primary source with three additional articles, this performance based assessment (PBA), commonly called a synthesis prompt, acts as a strong versatile conclusion to the In Cold Blood unit. This essay prompt comes with an introduction plus three cited excerpted articles PLUS TWO student model essays. As the articles are lengthy, I assigned this prompt to my honors and AP as a take home essay, giving them one week to complete it. With my college prep course, I taug
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: In Cold Blood Resource Bundle - UPDATED
J.K. Rowling's Harvard Address: Speech Analysis, Reflection, Writing, Discussion
This enriching resource is tailored for high school educators to guide students through an insightful exploration of J.K. Rowling's inspiring 2008 Harvard Commencement Address. The package includes detailed worksheets with reflective questions and a comprehensive discussion guide, making it perfect for English, Literature, or Life Skills classes.What’s Included:Worksheet with Reflective Questions: A multi-page worksheet featuring 10 thought-provoking questions, each designed to connect students
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8th - 12th
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News Lesson Plans_Middle and High School Current Events_2023_11.November Week 1
(Politics) Executive Order to Regulate AI. (Business) States Sue Meta for Harming Children’s Mental Health. (Culture) Sesame Street to Undergo Major Revisions. (Science) First mice engineered to survive COVID-19. (World) South Africa Wins 4th Rugby World CupCurrent events news lesson plans articles for students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading passages cover contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment cours
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7th - 11th
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Informational Article: Scenes from the Border: Reading Passages + Comprehension
This lesson is based around an article about immigration from Mexico. However, what the article reveals about exactly who and why are crossing over is more surprising that most people would assume. The lesson comes with comprehension questions (written responses and multiple choice) that will help lead to a meaningful and necessary discussion on the topic.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational
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6th - 12th
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