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Higher education informational text resources for Microsoft Word
Essay Writing Guide: 5 Paragraphs & Beyond
A complete essay writing handout/guide for high school students (and feisty middle school students), in a digital and ready to print booklet!This Booklet includes:A Quick Reference Sheet for basic essay structureDetailed explanations of Introduction, Body, and Conclusion paragraphs, including diagrams and descriptions of every partExamples of Introduction, Body, and Conclusion paragraphs, with each of their sentences/parts highlightedA basic sample essay for students to analyze (different from t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Infographic Creation Mini Unit & Assignment
Infographics are great tools to get students processing and contextualizing the information that they research while allowing them to creatively convey what they’ve learned. This makes them perfect for any class! This assignment was designed to teach students about the core concepts of infographic texts, how to make the basic visualizations (graphs, flow/pie charts, tables, titles, etc.) that comprise them, and how to incorporate them all together into a layout that conveys information for a sin
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Informational Text Lesson on Hot Topics: Internet Safety, Woes of the Web
This is a set questions paired with two articles that pose the essential question: Do you know what your digital footprint looks like? The articles catch students' attention immediately, and spark some serious discussion. Not only will students be engaged throughout this mini unit, but also they will be practicing key ELA skills. Student Experience: This lesson provides a close reading guide with questions for each article and then provides and argumentative prompt to pull both of them togeth
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1
Nonfiction Close Reading Lesson on Hot Topics: A Culture of Cheating
This easy prep mini lesson on cheating is the perfect ready-to-go lesson to practice close reading skills. With specific skilled-based, text-based questions and a writing prompt, your students will be engaged, informed, and ready to debate. Make those real-world connections with hot topics informational text lessons!Student Experience: The pressure to achieve in academics, get into college, and earn scholarships often provokes students -- and even parents -- to make dishonest decisions, i.e. che
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #2
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand HUGE BUNDLE
The contents of this bundle include:1. Group Inquiry Project: This is an introduction to the novel. Students read the back of the book and research different words on the description. They then share their discoveries with the class in a creative presentation. 2. Reading Guide: Students can use this guide or the text analysis guide as they read through the book.3. Text Analysis Guided Exploration: This activity can be used all throughout the reading of the novel. Students are given chunks of the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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In Cold Blood, TEDTalk: Death Penalty
This handout, with key, requires that students analyze a TEDTalk (argument) about the death penalty. They must analyze how the speaker appeals to ethos, logos, and pathos. They must also identify logical fallacies (though specific terminology is not required). They must identify author's purpose and rhetorical strategies.
The TEDTalk covers themes very similar to In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (how an unstable upbringing can "result" in murderers). This source would work well in a synthesis or
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Media Literacy: Fact, Opinion, and Bias
This 2-3 day, editable Word document mini-unit is geared toward high school students, specifically in language arts, but also for any class in which students will be researching. We assume that older students can easily distinguish between fact and opinion and detect bias in sources, but that is not necessarily the case, especially in today's confusing multimedia landscape. This unit includes a pre-assessment to introduce students to the subtleties of distinguishing fact from opinion and determi
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Media Literacy Complete, No-Prep Unit Bundle
Informational Text Lesson on Hot Topics: Acceptable Coach Behavior
This is a quick lesson that pairs two articles that pose the essential question: "How far is too far?" for a coach's behavior. It provides a close reading guide with questions for each article and then offers topics for discussion/debate to compare and contrast. Includes:-Formal lesson plan-Super simple sub sheet-Standards links-Link to articles-Idea for starter-Short answer questions and sample answers-Argumentative Prompt-100% Editable*Note about content: One of the articles uses some languag
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Hot Topics Informational Text Lessons: BUNDLE, Set #1
Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity
Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to
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7th - 9th, Higher Education
Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events - Reading Comprehension Text
Extreme weather events - including powerful heat waves and devastating floods - are now sadly our new normal. In fact, the World Meteorological Organisation has repeatedly warned that due to climate change, extreme weather events are not only here to stay, but they will also become increasingly worse.This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the top causes of climate change and why extreme weather events are now the new normal.This activity is suitable for advanced to proficient E
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Environment BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
American Factory Documentary Worksheet (Netflix)
This product is a close examination of the excellent documentary, American Factory, which is currently available on Netflix. This multi-part assignment is broken into 6 separate worksheets and is meant to be taught over the course of a full week. This assignment is a great way for students to learn about unions, corporations, business, and culture. This product also includes a very short pre-reading assignment which defines unions and gives some brief background information.The premise of this f
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rhetorical Analysis Article of the Week - SOAPStone AP Lang
This file is a one page, front and back, article review using SOAPSTone for AP Lang or AP Lang prep.
Students are asked to analyze an article using rhetorical appeals (ethos, logos, pathos), determine the author's stance, unpack a prompt, and write an introduction paragraph to an essay.
This can be used for an article of the week. For AP Lang, this can be used with an Op Ed, or used to prep students for AP Lang. I have also used it as a study guide for upcoming nonfiction essay prompts.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Anatomy of Influence: American Literature Persuasive Research Essay unit
This capstone research paper is geared towards juniors or seniors, and instead of analyzing a work of literature, they analyze the impact that the book had on America as a whole. They research issues of censorship, popular culture, criticism, reception, and technology related to the book. It is treated as a persuasive or argumentative paper in which the students argue why their book was important to American society (and literature). The assignment uses research, MLA citation style, and is a gre
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Rise and fall of the Soviet Union (USSR) - Reading Comprehension Text
This reading comprehension worksheet explores the rise, history, and downfall of the Soviet Union, officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics or USSR.This activity is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After carefully reading the text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including:comprehension questionsa definitions matcha multiple-choice exercisea crosswordThis resource can be used as a mini-lesson, assigned for homew
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Modern History Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Letter from Birmingham Jail Test Prep Reading Quiz + Key
This 15-question multiple choice quiz is designed with questions similar to the SAT Reading Test section and like the AP Language and Composition multiple choice section. Challenging questions ask students to demonstrate thorough comprehension and analysis of the the text of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail." It is most appropriate for grades 11 and 12 and higher education. PLEASE NOTE: I give this quiz in class after students have studied the full essay and they use their
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP Literature and Composition Mythology Unit
This unit has been compiled for my AP Literature and Composition class for the beginning of the school year to review or introduce them to Greek Mythology, which is often alluded to in literature and some of the questions on the AP Literature exam refer to these allusions.
In order to gain a better understanding of mythology, students begin by discussing the importance of studying Greek mythology before creating group projects that include choices. Students learn about creating and giving prof
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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A Modest Proposal - Annotated Modernized Paraphrase
Your students will be masters of satire after they read and analyze Jonathan Swift's outrageous and historic essay A Modest Proposal. The heart of this product is an annotated paraphrase of the classic satirical essay, rewritten from the ground up for a modern high-school audience. Included in this document you will find:Context for A Modest Proposal: A thorough introduction to Swift, Swift's England, the form and function of satire, and how to read a satire for the author's true meaning. Thi
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Born a Crime AP English Language Prompts
Nine FRQ prompts (2 Synthesis, 2 Rhetorical Analysis, and 2 Argument) based on Trevor Noah's Born a Crime. One set per section of text.The prompts support a close reading of Noah's memoir and the writing skills as assessed on AP English Language Exam and English End of Course exams. Prompts are appropriate for a vaiety of levels. I use these prompts with my 9th honors, gifted, and on-level courses and AP English Lang as practice activities and formal essay prompts. Prompts are appropriate for fo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: 37 AP English Lang Essay Prompts
Vietnam War Background Research: The Things They Carried
Students will research an assigned topic related to the Vietnam War (weapons, turning points, etc.) and teach it to the class. This is not a presentation; rather, students are teaching the class about a particular topic to prepare them to read The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien. Students are to be creative and memorable, but professional and informative. As historical research there is a high potential for overlap. Students must conference with other groups, not only to gain more insight on
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Black History Month Facebook Biographies (Editable Template: With Links)
Greetings Teachers,
Black History Month is a time when we honor the accomplishments of famous African American men and women who have paved the way and made a lasting impact on our society.
This Internet Research Project is creative and fun way for scholars to explore different aspects of their lives through informational reading and writing activities. Scholars will also be able to utilize their research skills to access interesting facts and details, as well as create and publish an amazing
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Darwin, Evolution, and Natural Selection - Reading Comprehension
The basic idea of biological evolution is that populations and species of organisms change over time. Today, when we think of evolution, we are likely to link this idea with one specific person: the British naturalist Charles Darwin, who proposed the theory of biological evolution by natural selection.This Reading Comprehension handout explores Darwin’s theory of evolution an natural selection.This activity is suitable for advanced to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. After car
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Bundle - Informational Texts
ANGLO-SAXON (OLD ENGLISH) WITH FUN LEARNING ACTIVITIES
This is a great learning pack. It has basic information about Anglo-Saxon which is also called Old English. There’s a handy page with language background and pronunciation tips; a phrases/dialog section with: Hello, What’s your name?, I don’t understand, Again please, Thanks, What is that?, How much?, I want one, No , two, Yes, good; Where is a/the toilet?; Here, There; Goodbye.
Then come some additional extra vocabulary: woman, already, go, speak, in, house; man, see, much, food, and, wate
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Los gitanos: Una lectura no-ficción (Romaní / Discriminación / Flamenco)
This 3-page file includes:~A 1.5 page Spanish language nonfiction reading on los gitanos. It discusses their history, traditional way of life, influence on flamenco music and other aspects of their life including marriage and language etc. It also has a paragraph on the discrimination they have faced as well as how they were victims of the holocaust. Ideal for upper intermediate /advanced students to discuss these themes. ~Includes a full glossary of new vocabulary and 8 reading comprehension qu
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Spanish Cultural Readings MEGA GROWING Bundle: 105+ Lecturas @55% off!
What are the effects of climate change and global warming? - Informational Text
Climate change destabilizes the Earth’s temperature equilibrium and has far-reaching effects on human beings and the environment. During the course of global warming and due to the increased concentration of greenhouse gases, the energy balance and thus the temperature of the earth change, which in turn has a significant impact on humans and the environment.This Reading Comprehension / Informational Text explores the top causes of climate change as well as possible solutions that can help us red
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Environment BUNDLE - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
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