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Middle school informational text assessments for Microsoft Word
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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4th Grade Text Structure Assessment
This 4th grade activity assesses the five major text structures (cause/effect, compare/contrast, sequence/chronological order, problem/solution, and description) through authentic examples and direct application of the skill. Highlighting key signal words, selecting appropriate graphic organizers, and matching vocabulary are just some key areas tested. 4 pages total; answer key providedClick on one of these for additional TEXT STRUCTURE resources!Text Structure Jeopardy GameText Structure Scoo
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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CCSS:
Also included in:Â 4th Grade Language Arts Standards ASSESSMENTS! (aligned to CCSS)
Pro and Con Articles and Opinion Prompts for Persuasive Writing/Transition Words
-This product develops opinion and persuasive argument writing with use of transition words and graphic organizers.
- This product contains 12 pros and cons evidence based articles for students to read and write their opinion about each topic for grades 4th, 5th, and 6th. There are advantages and disadvantages given for each of the 6 kid-interested topics.
- There are six different topics that have both a pro and con article for each so that students can use evidence from articles to support th
Grades:
4th - 6th
Visual Presentation Rubric (Google Docs or Google Slides)
This rubric is easy to use! Use this resource for assessing students upon creating a Google Doc or Google Slides presentation. This is also entirely editable, so you are welcome to make changes to the rubric to make it fit for what you need.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Independent Reading Project: Biography Assignment
GET YOUR STUDENTS READING MORE NON-FICTION!A great project for in-class or at home, easily adaptable for your class!Students choose their own biographies to read, and give a presentation on their person and a mini lesson on a topic related to their book. Great for making connections and allowing creative differentiation! Designed for diverse learning environments - students can complete it in a teacher-led class or use included scaffolding for independent learning.THE ASSIGNMENT INCLUDES:- Instr
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT MEGA BUNDLE
EDITABLE Writing Rubric: News Article - Newspaper Writing - Journalism Unit
★★★★★ This is a great, versatile, simple writing Rubric for any kind of unit based on writing a newspaper article, news story, or for a journalism unit in (specifically in upper elementary). You can edit and change any point values you'd like!SEE PREVIEW FOR A MORE DETAILED LOOK AT THIS RESOURCEThis rubric uses the grammar editing process of C.O.P.S. and is best paired with a unit on editing based on the C.O.P.S. system.WHAT'S INSIDE? Includes 1 half-sheet editable rubric to make grading your st
Grades:
4th - 11th
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PARCC Like Assessment: Research Simulation Task
Excellent PARCC Test Prep!! This PARCC-like assessment contains two informational passages about deep-sea diving. Each passage contains evidenced based selected response and multiple select formatted questions. A writing prompt integrating the two passages follows the comprehension questions.
COMPLETE ANSWER KEY INCLUDED!!
This tool is excellent for instructional purposes and assessment purposes.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Create an Advertisement Assignment
This assignment asks students to apply their understanding of pathos, ethos, and logos, as well as other persuasive techniques to create their own advertisement. The document includes directions and rubric requirements, as well as a planning sheet.
(I used this assignment as a mid-unit assessment before moving on to analyzing persuasion in a written text, but it could also work as a culminating project or an extension activity to supplement lessons on analyzing types of persuasion in advertisin
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Chasing King's Killer by James Swanson Unit Plan
This is a Unit Plan for Chasing King's Killer by James L. Swanson. It contains Standards (CCSS), Objectives, Daily Activities, Over 50 Chapter Questions, Vocabulary with Definitions, Vocabulary Frayer Models, Over 50 Multiple Choice Questions Divided by Section for Quizzes, Essay Questions, and Answer Keys.
Grades:
4th - 10th
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Active Reading Strategies("SNOTS") for Amplify's "The Human Microbiome" Article
Are you looking for a way in which to constructively "break down" articles from Amplify into concise sections allowing for annotation skills ("SNOTS" -- "Small Notes on the Side") to be capitalized upon and active reading and writing skills to be embraced? Look no further than the way in which this article allows for students to make personal and meaningful connections to the text they are reading.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Opinion Writing on Natural Disasters
The students have to read three different articles on Natural Disasters: Hurricane Katrina, Oklahoma Tornado in 1947, and Eruption of Mount St. Helens. After reading all three articles, they have to write an opinion essay in which they use evidence from all three articles to determine which one was the most horrific disaster.
Includes all three articles, opinion prompt, and lines to write the essay.
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4th - 6th
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Refugee Timeline (Gratz)
Alan Gratz's latest book, Refugee, follows three children from different eras as they escape persecution, political regime, and even possible death.
This timeline helps students navigate the three stories as the children flee.
Students can fill in the boxes, or you can have them cut/paste the solutions. This can be done as the novel is being read, or as an informal assessment after the novel.
Answer key is provided.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
MYSTERIES of STONEHENGE 12 Multiple Choice Make Inferences Locate Details Vocab
Mysteries of Stonehenge is a minilesson that looks at what we know about the famous landmark and what still puzzles people about it. There are 15 multiple choice questions that assess students' reading comprehension skills of Making Inferences, Locating Details, and Drawing Conclusions. Several vocabulary words are presented in the context of the text and then assessed in the questions. Vocabulary words are: legend, scholars, Druids, quarries, primitive, and observatory. Your students should enj
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Close Reading - World War II & the Holocaust Soldier Letters - CC Aligned
This item is a close reading for students on World War II and the Holocaust. It contains letters from three different soldiers. Students have to analyze the letters closely to fill out the graphic organizer and answer the questions. There is a big push to cite textual evidence in the students' answers. There is a common core rubric included.
The letters lexile levels are included!
Common Core Standards Addressed:
RI.8.1. - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis
Grades:
7th - 9th
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Common Core 7th and 8th Grade Reading Literature/Info. Texts Curricular Support
This item contains 184 pages of materials to use to implement the common core reading standards into your classroom. It includes:
*An Explanation of Each of the Standards
*Examples
*Academic Vocabulary
*Student Response Sheets to Apply the Standards
Reading Literature 7.1. and 8.1.
Student Response Pages To Apply the Standard
*Citing Textual Evidence: Supporting an Analysis of Explicit Statements
*Citing Textual Evidence: Supporting an Inference
*It Says, I Say, and So….
*T-Chart
*Answer /
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6th - 9th
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Literary Genres Quiz
This is a 20 question (multiple choice and matching) quiz to go along with my unit on genre characteristics. It is a quick and easy assessment to see if the students are able to differentiate between different literary genres. This is a great companion to the Genre chart I have posted! (Answer key included)
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5th - 7th
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From Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad by Ann Petry Test
-15 multiple choice questions-each question is aligned to an eighth grade informational text common core standard-questions use common core questions stems -answer key included with the skill that is used in the question so that they can be used for other grade levels. Questions include: Inference RI8.1Character RI8.2Central idea RI8.2Theme RI8.2Allusion RI8.4Irony RI8.4Author’s purpose RI8.6
Grades:
6th - 12th
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I am Malala Final Novel Project
This tic tac toe board is meant as a culminating project for students to show their comprehension of the novel, I am Malala. You can have students choose one project, three to create tic tac toe, or all 9 if you have time. The projects create differentiation for your students. Projects range from creating an inforgraphic, newspaper, graphic novel, collage, website, etc. Rubric is also included. My students loved the novel and this project!
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Recognizing Point of View and Bias
This is a lesson that I have taught with different ages about recognizing an author's point of view and bias. There are 6 sources included (all about sharks/ shark finning) for students to read and evaluate. There are a ranger of perspectives from "sharks are monsters" and "killing machines" to "sharks should always be protected even over human life". The first two articles are shorter/easier reads and I have used them with 3rd grade in an assignment where they determine their own point of view
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3rd - 6th
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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
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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MLA Format Quiz (editable)
THIS IS AN EDITABLE WORD DOCUMENT.
An assessment that tests students' knowledge of MLA formatting. There are:
-- 7 MC questions on general MLA formatting guideliens
-- 3 MC questions that have students choose the correct MLA citation for a source
-- 5 short answer questions that have students identify the source based on the MLA citation
-- 5 short answer questions that have students identify the error in an MLA parenthetical citation
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Grades:
6th - 12th
7 Sacraments Catholic Research Project Poster & Information Report with Rubric
Get all you need to teach and assess the 7 Catholic Sacraments through this bundle. These ready-to-use poster display and information report projects include everything you need from printable & digital forms, editable rubrics, and an answer key. Through researching each of the Sacraments students can independently learn about these beautiful celebrations of the Church. Students will love the fun and engaging graphic organiser, and you'll love that they can learn about their faith and that t
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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I Am Malala Young Readers Edition Questions
This includes questions for every chapter of I Am Malala: Young Readers Edition. These questions include a variety of skills including: comprehension, figurative language, summarizing, interpreting, foreshadowing, vocabulary, using textual evidence, and student opinions. There is also a final reflection assignment included. This Word document is editable. You can give this to your students as an entire packet or in sections as they read. They can also be used as assessment questions or a rev
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Reading Comprehension: Zombie Survival Kits
This file includes a 2-page article (889 words) outlining some basics of surviving a zombie apocalypse, along with a set of 10 questions to gauge reading comprehension. Teacher answer sheet is included, also.
The reading is a fun and engaging article that can be used to evaluate reading speed, accuracy, and comprehension.
I always have great student reactions to this particular article!
Grades:
7th - 10th
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