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Writing-expository Common Core WHST.6-8.1 resources
Writing Our World™ Premium Curriculum: Grades 6th-8th
Are you looking to help your students with dyslexia unlock their writing potential? Do your students…• have a lot of ideas, but struggle to get them on the page?• tend to write in run-on sentences?• become overwhelmed with longer writing assignments?• produce disorganized pieces of writing? • write short, unelaborated paragraphs?• resist writing altogether? Cultivate confident writing and critical thinking skills in your students with Writing Our World™.Through this curriculum, students will lea
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6th - 8th
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Grade 6_Space Travel_Argumentative_ACAP Text-Dependent Writing Prompt_6A.4
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 6th grade students for the argumentative writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). The text dependent informational passage is an excerpt from a science editorial, titled, “Space travel may harm health by damaging cells’ powerhouses” by Jack J. Lee. ***Rate this product to earn a credit used for future purchases on TpT***
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6th
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Also included in: Grade 6_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts _(Bundle A)
The 5-Paragraph Essay Rubric
What's Included?This is a 4-point, proficiency-based scoring guide for grading middle-school level, five-paragraph essays. This is a complete, holistic essay rubric that follows from the 4-Point Proficiency Rubric for Body Paragraphs and the 4-Point Proficiency Rubric for Intro Paragraphs.Pair this rubric with the Five-Paragraph Essay Scoring Sheet to provide students with a clear and easy-to-read peer grading sheet that makes grading for teachers and students a breeze. Easily convert the 4-poin
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5th - 12th
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Claim Evidence Reasoning CER Constructed Response Writing Activities
Are your ready to introduce your students to the Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) constructed response writing strategy? This 5-day mini-lesson resource takes a step-by-step approach to teaching your students how to write evidence-based responses to questions. Students will gain an understanding of how to respond to a question by writing a claim, cite evidence from an article, and provide reasoning that connects back to the claim. With an emphasis on fostering the ability to craft well-suppo
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER) Introduction & Practice Activities
Amazon Rainforest- 4 Inclusive Levels- CER
Students will read sources or passages and complete a written response. 5/6 grade and 7/8th grade complete a CER (claim, evidence, reasoning). 3rd grade and picture text has written response to a similar question about land use in the Amazon Rainforest.Grade level (12+ pages) Google Slides Digital/Print- TPT will share to your driveHow does it work?Students will read the six different sources in order to answer the question about land use in the Amazon. They will choose three sources that supp
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5th - 8th
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New Mexico National Park Webquest
New Mexico is an enigma for it's preserved indigenous sites, diverse landscapes, and range of ecosystems. New Mexico's National Parks help to showcase some of the state's most precious natural, cultural, and historic resources. This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Eas
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
Genghis Khan: History’s Mysteries Research and Creative Writing Project
This original research and writing history project for high-school and college students has students practicing critical thinking skills and historical thinking, as well as expository and creative writing. Students take on the role of Historical Secret Agents deciding whether Genghis Khan is a hero or a villain or a mix of both by reviewing his record.Their mission? To go back in time to get to know the real Genghis Khan and speak to his advisors and citizens. Is his reputation as a brutal dicta
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Middle School Cumulative Writing Portfolio Student Checklist
The writing portfolio is a great tool for taking students through a semester or year-long experience of the writing and editing process, and gives you quick samples to pull to assess students' skills and progress!
This student portfolio checklist is a guide that can be used by your students to keep them on track as they navigate the styles of writing included in the common core standards. It gives students a general list of writing styles, word counts, and brief descriptions.
Use this chec
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5th - 8th
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Nevada National Park Webquest
Nevada is home to some of our country's most mysterious and secluded National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Nevada's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
Grade 6_Jackie Robinson_Informative/Explanatory_ACAP Writing Prompt_6I.36
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 6th grade students for the writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). This informative/explanatory passage is from the text, “Jackie Robinson.”***Rate this product to earn a credit for future purchases on TpT***
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6th
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Also included in: Grade 6_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts_(Bundle F)
Washington National Park Webquest
Washington and the Pacific Northwest is home to some of our country's ecologically diverse and unique National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally devel
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
DBQ: Julius Caesar Primary Source Analysis and Essay
Thank you for downloading my product!Students will uncover the reasons why Julius Caesar was brutally killed by the Roman Senate. Students will analyze primary sources and write an argumentative essay. This resource is great for 6th-7th Grade History or ELA classes. Please rate and comment if you enjoyed the free resource. Thank you!Included in the free resource: 1. One page Lesson Plan- with Essential Questions, Big Idea and Student Objectives2. Timeline and Introduction (to establish context)3
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Greece: Athens vs Sparta Digital Project BUNDLE | Distance Learning
Google Classroom® Ready!Conveniently packaged for easy and quick upload for students. The Student Text and Student Activities are integrated within the Teacher Master Set and also saved as separate files for distribution. Ideal for Middle Grades 5-8. Mini-Unit of Study: 3-4 Days“Ancient Greek Rivals: Athens vs Sparta” is all-inclusive with everything you and your students need to complete this project successfully. Students will develop a strong understanding of these two ancient civilizations w
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5th - 8th
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Grade 6_I am Malala_Informative/Explanatory_ACAP Writing Prompt_6I.34
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 6th grade students for the writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). This informative/explanatory passage is from the text, “I am Malala.”***Rate this product to earn a credit for future purchases on TpT***
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6th
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Also included in: Grade 6_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts_(Bundle F)
Direct Quote Citing Practice + Black History Month + Civil Rights Activist Essay
I had initially developed this for my students to read informational text, and practice citing quotes properly, while honoring Black History Month. It worked well, having read about 3 different significant historical African Americans. I developed it further to make a larger assessment in essay form. The essay itself is a biographical research essay where students read about 3 Civil Rights Activists of their choosing and document their accomplishments, but all centered around an opinionated, but
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6th - 9th
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Personal Culture Mini-Lesson (GOOGLE SLIDES)
An interactive Google Slides lesson on personal culture. Includes a short video explanation of the elements of culture along with a note-taking guide, personal questions for students to answer about their specific family ancestry, personal values, customs, & personal goals, and a short summative writing question.
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6th - 12th
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Grade 6_Apollo 11 Moon Landing_Informative/Explanatory_ACAP Writing Prompt_6I.28
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 6th grade students for the writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). This informative/explanatory passage is from the text, “Apollo 11 Moon Landing.”***Rate this product to earn a credit for future purchases on TpT***
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6th
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Also included in: Grade 6_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts_(Bundle E)
Grade 7_Fireflies & Honeybees_Informative/Explanatory_ACAP Writing Prompt_7I.12
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 7th grade students for the writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). This is a two-passage prompt that requires students to compare/contrast elements of passage 1 and passage 2. This informative/explanatory passage features two science passages, “Fireflies: Nature’s Baffling Blinkers” and “Busy Bees”. ***Rate this product to earn a credit for future purchases on TpT***
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7th
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Also included in: Grade 7_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts _(Bundle B)
Grade 8_Gold Rush_Informative/Explanatory_ACAP Writing Prompt_8I.23
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 8th grade students for the writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). This informative/explanatory passage is from the text, “There’s Still Gold in Those Hills."***Rate this product to earn a credit for future purchases on TpT***
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8th
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Also included in: Grade 8_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts_(Bundle D)
World History Renaissance Biography Project
A comprehensive history project in which students choose an important figure from the Renaissance to research and create a project on. Instructions and scaffolded note sheets included.
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6th - 12th
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Grade 7_The First Americans_Informative/Explanatory_ACAP Writing Prompt_7I.35
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 7th grade students for the writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). This informative/explanatory passage is from the text, “The First Americans.”***Rate this product to earn a credit for future purchases on TpT***
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7th
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Also included in: Grade 7_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts_(Bundle F)
Expository essay writing - content area middle school writing lesson
Head off badly-organized, meandering essays at the beginning of the year. This one day lesson clarifies the expectations for a well-organized essay, including the perpetually difficult introductory and concluding paragraphs. If you have ever had to review with your middle or high school students what a topic sentence is, or have read 25 essays that all start "have you ever wondered", you'll want to set the record straight early on that there is a better way.
This lesson includes standards for g
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7th - 10th
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Grade 6_Earth and Mars_Informative/Explanatory_ACAP Writing Prompt_6I.35
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 6th grade students for the writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). This is a two-passage prompt that requires students to compare/contrast elements of passage 1 and passage 2. This informative/explanatory passage is from the text, “Earth and Mars.”***Rate this product to earn a credit for future purchases on TpT***
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6th
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Also included in: Grade 6_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts_(Bundle F)
Grade 8_Ancient Writing_Informative/Explanatory_ACAP Writing Prompt _8I.4
This is a text-dependent writing prompt to prepare 8th grade students for the writing section of the ACAP (Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program). This is a two-passage prompt that requires students to compare/contrast elements of passage 1 and passage 2. This text dependent informative/explanatory passage is an excerpt from a history text, titled, “The Origin and Development of Ancient Writing”. Includes the latest informative/explanatory rubric, released March 2022.***Rate this product to
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8th
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Also included in: Grade 8_ ACAP Text Dependent Writing Practice- Six Prompts _(Bundle A)
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