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Common Core W.6.2a assessments
6th Grade Reading Comprehension Passages | Grammar and Writing Prompts FULL YEAR
Teaching 6th grade ELA has so many components - and that’s before you even think about aligning to English Language Arts standards and state test prep! Supplement your main ELA curriculum with my 6th Grade Mini Lessons With Standards Based Assessments. Whether you use this resource every single week to supplement instruction, as a part of your literacy rotations, or as a robust review for test prep season, your 6th graders will show what they know as you thoroughly assess each standard. No more
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6th
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Informational Writing: 5 Informative Essays w/Guided Writing Templates 6-8
Writing informational essays will be exciting with this complete resource that breaks the process down into manageable steps! Easy-to-follow writing templates guide students in drafting their introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.Five original mentor texts are included for modeling, along with topic suggestions, pre-writing organizers, and rubrics. And with five different types of essays, you’ll have everything you need to teach informative writing with differentiation. Perfect for writi
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6th - 8th
Fake News Unit - Media Literacy Analysis Unit
This Fake News Unit contains 10 high-interest lessons about media literacy, fake news and digital citizenship to help 21st-century students learn to think critically about the information they consume from print and digital media sources. This is highly relevant to today’s learners as it contains lessons on social media content and algorithms as well as artificial intelligence and deep fakes. Teachers will use these fake news scaffolded lessons starting with an interactive QR code vocabulary sca
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Full Year Middle School English Language Arts Lesson Bundle 1
HMH Into Literature Grade 6 Growing Bundle Digital and Print
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 6th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 6. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, genre, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, narrative writing, informative writing, analyzing argument and counterclaim, imagery, character traits, inferencing, central idea, summary w
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6th - 8th
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Fake News: Media Literacy Writing Unit
This fun and engaging unit explores the current world of fake news. Through mini-lessons, students will learn strategies for identifying fake news and put them into practice through various activities. They will also apply their knowledge of non-fiction text features of an online news article to create their own fake news. This unit is sure to keep students hooked with the real-life connections and creative writing process. A differentiated version of the fake news article writing piece is inclu
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Language Writing Units Volume ONE
Informational Essay Writing Unit for Grades 6-8 (24 Lessons)
Looking for an informational writing unit that covers every part of the essay? This resource guides teachers and students through the informational writing process with detailed lesson plans. There are 24 lessons in all with various engaging and rigorous activities. Students will learn the writing process as well as test taking strategies for the writing portion of their state tests.Students will view a mentor essay before they begin writing. They will also break apart the informational writing
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Informational Writing BUNDLE, Informative Writing Lessons, 6th-8th Grade
100 Points Research Paper Rubric and Easel Activity
100 Points Research Paper Rubric. Writing a research paper? Use this detailed rubric for a research paper that is easy to grade! Specific standards-based requirements for a research paper and will promote a high degree of performance. Based on 100 points, it is easy to grade, and students can self-evaluate their work. Performance elements include the following: Purpose and Focus, Organization and Development of Ideas, References and Documentation, Formatting, and Conventions. Promotes independen
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Middle School Writing Rubrics BUNDLE
Authentic Writing Project: Creating Teen Magazines (Standards-Aligned)
Your students will love creating teen magazines with this authentic writing project that directly aligns with ELA standards! In groups, students engage in Research, Persuasive, and Informative writing as they write, edit, assemble, and publish their own teen magazines. Working in groups of 4, 5, or 6, each student contributes 4 articles and 1 full-page advertisement as follows: -- one Research-based Feature Article-- one Persuasive Article-- two Choice Articles from a list of 14 "Open Topics" (s
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6th - 9th
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Thesis Statement Independent Practice - Writing Prompts - Quiz - ELA Exit Ticket
Need to help your students write effective thesis statements? Use this activity to print and practice away! I love using this quick and simple resource to check for understanding. I have multiple prompts presented in multiple ways, so you can use what works best for your kids. Enjoy!This product includes:A Teacher's Guide The Activity
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Writing Skills Bundle
HMH Into Literature Grade 8 Growing Bundle
This growing bundle includes resources made for HMH Into Literature 8th Grade. There is a large variety of activities included in this product bundle. Each activity aligns directly with HMH Into Literature for Grade 8. Topics covered include: comprehension, point of view, plot development, author's purpose, character trait, context clue vocabulary, supporting the answer with evidence, figurative language, analyzing argument and counterclaim, central idea, summary writing, internal and external c
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6th - 8th
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High-Interest Informational Articles + Questions 1 Middle School Digital + Print
Informational Articles and Questions for Middle School Volume 1 contains 3 high-interest topics that are great for gaining interest and practicing analyzing nonfiction texts in your classroom. The topics Parkour, Ramen Noodles, and Self-Driving Cars will help engage your students and help them prepare for any Common Core State Assessment. Your students will enjoy reading and learning about these three topics because my middle school students picked them.These nonfiction text sets are perfect for
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â High-Interest Informational Articles Bundle for Middle School
Argumentative Essay Writing - Middle School Essay Writing
This standards-aligned, printable and digital resource, is a great way to teach your students how to write a well-developed 5 paragraph argumentative essay. A counterclaim/opposing viewpoint is also included in 3rd body paragraph.***SAVE 20% by purchasing this in my Argumentative Essay Writing Bundle- Digital & Printable!***For a look at the step-by-step directions of how to use this resource in your classroom, as well as all that's included, check out the preview!This argumentative essay wr
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Argumentative Essay Writing Bundle - Printable & Digital
Expository Writing Prompts Grade 6-8 STAAR and CC aligned
This complete unit has three parts: Do you need a FANTASTIC informational writing unit? This is it! This unit offers powerful collaborative to independent writing activities with many options for your writing instruction needs.Part 1: Teach the Informational Outline. Provides a prompt and resources to collaboratively write an essay to teach the organization and structure of effective informational essays. Prompt, Outlines, Graphic Organizer, Sample Essay, Introductory and Closing Samples, and C
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6th - 8th
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Distance Learning Language Arts Performance Task with Editable Google Doc
This 5th and 6th grade language arts performance task was created to help students prepare for the SBAC and PARCC tests. This specific performance task is an informative/explanatory prompt based on the topic of climate change. *Now Included: Editable Google Doc for students!* Students are asked to read and take notes on two articles about climate change as well as a a video. The articles and video links, as well as note taking graphic organizers are included. After reading, students will answer
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5th - 7th
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A LONG WALK TO WATER Novel Study
Set in northeast Africa, Linda Sue Park's fascinating biographical novel A Long Walk to Water, proves the power of the human brain and the depth of the human spirit under extraordinary circumstances. Here is a no-prep novel study that includes:- Board pages with appropriate pictures and discussion questions transferable to overheads or smart board - a student handout of the same questions is included.- A one page set of reading comprehension questions for each chapter (18 total) - divided int
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6th - 8th
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Text Based Informational Writing: Light pollution writing prompt
Are you looking for a stress-free, engaging way to spice up your writing period? These text-based informational writing prompts with articles take all the stress out of finding paired text for writing instruction. This is a great resource to help students discover how light pollution works. Pair it with the Differentiated Resource on Plastic Pollution for some Earth Day writing activities.The print and digital resource includes printable differentiated articles and many graphic organizers to hel
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4th - 5th
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Also included in:Â Text Based Informational Writing: Differentiated BUNDLE | Grades 4-6
Text Based Informational Writing Prompts: Differentiated Resource on Pollution
Are you looking for stress-free, engaging writing instruction options? This informational writing packet takes all the stress out of finding paired text for writing instruction. It is designed for young writers and offers fun quick writing prompts. It includes three informational articles about plastic pollution at differentiated reading levels to help students plan their plastic pollution problem solution essays. This informational resource can be used as a literary response, in writers worksho
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4th - 5th
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Also included in:Â Text Based Informational Writing: Differentiated BUNDLE | Grades 4-6
Georgia 6th Grade ELA Standards Checklist (GSE)
Best ELA checklist which BREAKS DOWN the complicated verbiage of a standard to make it easier for educators to teach and students to understand.After using this checklist in my classroom, I saw that this was an excellent way for students to TAKE OWNERSHIP of their own learning and also a way for me to see which students need extra support. HOW THE CHECKLIST WORKSAfter returning a class assessment/independent work, students will check the standards-based questions from the assessment. If they ans
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6th
6th Grade Writing Rubrics: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative
Make grading easy with these writing rubrics for 6th grade. Includes 9 rubrics in 3 different styles for narrative, opinion, and informative pieces. Choose from student friendly, teacher friendly, and time saving rubrics. Each rubric is based on the Common Core Standards.3 Student Friendly Rubrics: 1 Narrative, 1 Opinion, and 1 InformativeHelpful for students to self-assess or for teachers to use and students to easily understand3 Teacher Friendly Rubrics: 1 Narrative, 1 Opinion, and 1 Informat
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6th
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Also included in:Â Middle School Writing Rubrics: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative
Argumentative Essay Writing Process & Task Cards
Your students will be Argumentative Essay Writing EXPERTS with this step-by-step resource that walks students through the entire writing process .This Common Core-aligned resource includes everything you need to ensure your students know how to create a well-developed, 5 paragraph, argumentative essay.What’s included in the zip file:✅Proficient student sample essay in order to show students what the final product should look like.✅Breakdown of each paragraph (intro, 3 body paragraphs- discussing
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6th - 8th
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The OUTSIDERS Essay Topics - Print & DIGITAL
OUTSIDERS Essay Topics Print & DIGITAL is a five-paragraph literary essay assignment based on S. E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders. Your students will appreciate the differentiation with three inviting writing topics to choose from.The digital version is great for distance learning!A detailed planning organizer for each topic guides students through the process of gathering details and evidence for support. A Literary Essay Writing Rubric is included for assessment.The essay is designed as a p
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6th - 9th
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EVEREST Book One, The Contest - Novel Study, Quick Quizzes and more
For the first book in the series "Everest" by Gordon Korman, here is a novel study unit. This is great for a read aloud or for small or large groups. It includes:- Quick Quizzes - one per chapter; use like exit tickets- Character Logs- Brief geography review- Word Study - one page each Ch. 1 to 5: Ch. 6 to 10; Ch 11 to 19- Task Card Style Writing Prompts - 15 of them. These align with the chapter breakdowns for the Word Study- Activities- Essential Question- Teacher SuggestionsALL
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4th - 8th
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Informational Writing - Informative Essay - 8th Grade 8W2 CCSS
In this standards-based resource, your students will introduce, organize, and conclude an informational piece of writing and develop their topic with relevant support. They will also work on incorporating formatting, graphics, vocabulary, and transitions to create cohesion in their infomative essay. This 67 page mini-unit includes all you need to check for understanding and mastery of W.8.2 with a summative assessment and rubric. All answer keys are also included, as well as a teacher guide bre
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â 8th Grade BUNDLE: EVERY ELA Standard Lessons & Activities
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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