Halloween writing-expository Common Core RST.6-8.1 resources

Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

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NGSS:

MS-LS2-2

, MS-LS2-4

Also included in: Fall Phenomena C.E.R. 2-Pack for Middle School: Spiders Autumn Leaves & More!

Fall Phenomena C.E.R. 2-Pack for Middle School: Spiders Autumn Leaves & More!

Created by

The STEAM Queen

Fall Science C.E.R. 2-Pack: Investigating TWO Unique Autumn Phenomena! Discover the science of fall with our Fall Phenomena Scientific Arguments Bundle, featuring two engaging CER lessons tailored for middle school science educators. Each pack equips both you and your students with the necessary tools to engage in scientific argumentation while exploring two relatable and familiar fall topics.Spider Secrets: Unraveling The Halloween Connection CER PackEver wondered why spiders seem to appear mo

Subjects:

Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-LS2-2

, MS-LS2-3

, MS-LS2-4

, MS-LS2-1

Science R.A.C.E. Response: Everything students need on one page!

Created by

moonlightingmrsk

Give your students a checklist, anchor chart, and transition phrases for citing evidence and elaborating all right next to the area they'll write their R.A.C.E. response! This ultra-supportive template allows for lots of student independence.The template features:A space for writing the question-- I find this is best done as a class instead of already printed for them!A space to circle whether the question will require an informative or argumentative responseAn anchor chart that features each pa

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.7.1

, W.7.1b

, W.7.2c

, W.7.2d

, RST.6-8.1

...

Also included in: Multi-Subject R.A.C.E. Response Templates: Everything students need on 1 page!

The Cobra Lily: Carnivorous Plant Study, Student Paced, Interactive Lesson

Created by

Ms Koven with Class

No prep student-paced lesson on the North American porcupine, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsThe Cobra Lily: Carnivorous Plant Study, Student Paced, Interactive LessonThis engaging lesson includes vocabulary study, a glossary, an informative article with audio narration, interactive quizzes with multiple choice questions, short answer response questions for critical thinking, a student rubr

Subjects:

Informational Text, Science, Writing-Expository

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.6.1

, RI.7.1

Informational Text, Science, Writing-Expository

, W.5.2

...

Exploring the Velvet Worm: Student-Paced Interactive Learning

Created by

Ms Koven with Class

No prep student-paced lesson on the North American porcupine, great to complement March Mammal Madness (MMM) lessons. Also useful as sub-plans or ready for independent work.Click here for more lessonsExploring the Velvet Worm: Student-Paced Interactive LearningComponents:Vocabulary Study: Students will explore key terms related to the velvet worm, enhancing their understanding of the subject matter.Glossary: A compiled list of terms and definitions relevant to the study of the velvet worm, aidin

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1

, RI.6.1

, RI.7.1

, W.5.2

...

Autumn Leaves CER Middle School Rake Leaves When They Fall, or Leave Them Alone?

Created by

The STEAM Queen

As autumn arrives, one question takes center stage - To Rake or Not to Rake? Investigate the best approach with our Autumn Leaves Middle School CER Pack.Tailored for middle school science educators, this resource provides your students with an opportunity to delve into the timeless dilemma of what to do with fallen leaves during autumn, while honing their critical thinking and scientific argumentation skills.Have you ever wondered whether it's best to rake up those fallen leaves or simply let th

Subjects:

Projects, Activities, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

...

NGSS:

MS-LS2-4

Also included in: Fall Phenomena C.E.R. 2-Pack for Middle School: Spiders Autumn Leaves & More!

All About Butterflies- Insect Unit Study for Homeschool- UPDATED!!

Created by

Research with Annie

Learn all about butterflies through this research-based unit study Butterfly Insect Research Notebook (Check out the video preview to see all 215 pages). It has 400+ research questions, 5 hands-on experiments and art activities and 8 writing activities for recording. Engage in independent, interdisciplinary internet-based research to find out about their families, life cycle, camouflage, nutritional requirement, how they help in pollination and so much more!!What will you be researching on in t

Subjects:

Biology, Science, Writing-Expository

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Research, Unit Plans, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.4

, RI.6.6

, RI.6.7

...

Sample template report that EXPLAINS how to DO the science fair report!

Created by

ThatTeacherPerson

I call this an "inception lesson." The document itself explains how to write the report, format the report in word or GoogleDocs, and shows students exactly what it should look like!Share with students and they can edit the original document directly for their own report. It's *almost* foolproof!Please share only with your class: encourage team teachers to buy their own copy.

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Research, Projects, Outlines

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.7

, RST.6-8.1

, RST.6-8.2

...

NGSS:

MS-ESS3-1

, MS-ETS1-1

Halloween Human Skeletal System Bones Anatomy Task Cards No Prep

Created by

The Tools to Teach LLC

Perfect Halloween and science learning! Marcy Jordan (TpT Seller) said, "I really enjoyed having this! Especially since my skeletal system unit fell right around Halloween." In this lesson, learners read facts, study the human skeletal system and answer comprehension questions and with little to no prep. Human Skeletal System task cards and more can be used whole group teaching, cooperative learning groups assignment, center station and an intervention.A black and white print version is availab

Subjects:

Anatomy, Halloween, Science

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Centers

CCSS:

Earth Sciences, Science, Writing-Expository

, RST.6-8.4

Plate Tectonics Ring of Fire Project Activity

Created by

Jedi Of Hogwarts

This Project Based learning activity presents students with a real life scenario. Students are "hired" by a company to act as Geologists who are tasked with recommending a save building zone located around the Pacific Ring of Fire. Project can be cross curricular for Science/ELA/and Social Studies. Zip file includes printables and reproducibles of all materials, grading rubrics, a project guide, and project introduction PowerPoint.

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Research, Projects

CCSS:

W.8.1

, W.8.2

, W.8.6

, W.8.8

, CCRA.SL.4

...

Fall Science Activity Bundle NGSS Earth Science and Physics

Created by

Crosswalk Curriculum

Use fall themed, cross-curricular resources to motivate learners in your middle school science classroom! This resource includes a claim, evidence, and argument text about simple machines. Also includes real graphing data to learn earth science topics, and digital interactive slides to think about fall facts and misconceptions. Resources support NGSS Physics and Earth Science standards. Also included are 6 autumn-themed slide templates (for use with Google Slides™) to bring fun and color to you

Subjects:

Environment, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-1

Endangered Animals on Parade

Created by

Carolyn's Creative Class

Children enjoy learning about animals. They love reading about, watching them, and acquiring knowledge about their habits: what they eat, where they live, their size, their babies and their survival strategies. Add an animal’s conservation status, and children become intrigued with humanity’s role in both endangering and improving that status.Connecting the topic of Endangered Animals with your Language Arts program, you will be able to instruct, provide learning experiences, and assess the s

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.3.1

, RI.3.2

, RI.3.4

, RI.3.5

, RI.3.6

...

W8.2 IQ and Intelligences Research + Informative Essay (Flowers for Algernon)

Created by

Taylor Taughts

This short research project pairs beautifully with a close reading of Flowers for Algernon, although the research project and essay could easily be used on their own or embedded in a variety of other nonfiction or science units. Students begin by researching the history of work on intelligence and IQ by visiting at least 3 of the resources provided (students have six choices). Students wrap up their research by watching at least 1 video or taking an IQ test for fun (links are provided). Next, st

Subjects:

Informational Text, Science, Writing-Expository

Grades:

8th

Types:

Research, Centers

CCSS:

W.8.2

, W.8.4

, W.8.6

, W.8.7

, W.8.8

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Also included in: Flowers for Algernon Unit - paired w/ Prometheus, Frankenstein, and poetry

Writing Module #4 | Cause-Effect Informative Essay | Concussions | Grades 7-12

Created by

Loving Language Arts

Your 7th through 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time with step-by-step guidance: A Cause-and-Effect Informative Essay (also known as explanatory and expository essay) about the causes and effects of sustaining a concussion.KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read two scientific sources, watch two super short educational videos, and critically think about a very relevant, very important issue - what causes a concussion, what happens

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.7.1

, RI.7.2

, RI.7.3

, RI.7.4

Science, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

...

Also included in: Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre

Cause/Effect - Science - Write On (Climate Change)

Created by

CK Teaching Aids

Students often misunderstand the relationship between cause and effect when reading a text unless the two words appear on the same line. They seem to have difficulty digging out information and applying it as a cause (what makes something happen) or effect (the results of something happening). This unit should give them some practice in telling one from the other. CONTENTS: READING SELECTION This handout can be distributed to the students as the basis for their outlining and writing practic

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.7.1

Biology, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

, W.6.1

, W.6.2

...

What Are Genetic Diseases? (With open-response prompt)

Created by

Appleseed Education

In this non-fiction reading, students learn what genetic diseases are and what causes them. An open-response prompt asks students to use evidence from the task to decide what qualifications people who counsel couples about genetic diseases (genetic counselors) should have. This reading helps teachers "kill two birds with one stone" - help students acquire content knowledge while they practice the important skill of making a claim and defending it using evidence and reasoning. Grade-8 level read

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Heredity/Genetics Bundle (Reading Comprehension and Activities)

Halloween Bones Human Skeletal System Black and White Task Cards No Prep

Created by

The Tools to Teach LLC

Those dry bones! In Halloween Bones Human Skeletal System black and white print, learners read informational facts, study the skeletal system and answer comprehension questions. Bones Skeletal System black and white print can be used as whole group teaching, cooperative groups assignment, center station and parental involvement.An in-color version is available here.Bones Anatomy Human Skeletal System ComprehensionBones Human Skeletal System black and white print includesHuman Skeletal System "Bo

Subjects:

Halloween, Informational Text, Science

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Activities, Task Cards, Lesson

CCSS:

Science, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

, RST.6-8.4

Storms and Natural Disasters Research Project

Created by

Talking with My Hands

This digital product provides the introductory handout for a research essay and presentation project on storms and/or natural disasters. The activity can be done as a group or independent project. When completed students will have a finished essay about the natural disaster or storm and a disaster preparation and safety publication of choice to share with a wider audience. Includes due date timeline for all aspects of the project to help keep students on task and support those who need help wi

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

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Claim, Evidence, Reasoning "Cheat Sheet" for Science Notebooks

Created by

Sailing Through Sixth

Do your students struggle to write a cohesive scientific explanation? Mine did, and, as a result, I developed this resource. With the Next Generation Science Standards being implemented across the country, there is a greater emphasis placed on students acting as scientists: conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and closely reading scientific texts. Students are also expected to write like scientists. By learning how to make a claim, support it with evidence, and give reasoning

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Printables, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

Michelle McFarland-McDaniels

Writing Nonfiction Picture Books About Diseases

Created by

This project details an assignment wherein students will produce hard cover illustrated informational books about diseases comprised of text, photographs/illustrations and other appropriate text features. This project is an excellent culminating activity for a literacy unit on informational text or a science unit on diseases. It also makes an excellent activity for students to complete over an extended break. Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Literacy in Science & Technical S

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

...

Scientific Writing Practice

Created by

Lisa Bianchi

The student evaluates how well the Scientific writing is done. It is for another project, but I am presenting this to the class as an evaluation of writing.

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Science, Writing-Expository

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

CCSS: