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High school informational text handouts under $5
6 Graphic Organizers for Writing Informational Essays - PDF, PPT, & Google
***NEWLY UPDATED! This product includes the original PDF file along with an editable PowerPoint file and a link to copy the Google Slides Version***Hi! Thanks for stopping by my store and taking a closer look at this product!This product includes a set of graphic organizers to guide students through writing an informational essay. What’s Included?→ Outline – graphic organizer for outlining a complete essay→ Introduction – graphic organizer for introduction paragraph→ Body – 3 numbered graphic or
Grades:
4th - 12th
Rhetorical Appeals in Movie Speeches - Ethos, Pathos, Logos Analysis Activities
Let's face it, sometimes our rhetoric units aren't the most engaging ones of the year. Students often get bored quickly with historical speeches and other dry informative texts. While it is important to teach these valuable rhetorical documents, students will definitely appreciate some relevant and exciting analysis materials too. These movie speech worksheets present the perfect opportunity you need to get your students actively engaged with speech analysis. By interacting with iconic films, ol
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Citing Sources Packet: MLA Style 8th Ed. + Test (Distance Learning Enabled!)
Here is a great way for students to learn and practice how to properly cite their sources in the updated MLA 8th Edition style. How to cite from books, websites, and magazines are clearly and simply explained. How to cite from encyclopedias is also explained (though the process is very similar to citing from a book).- Page One: Students are provided simple clear examples of how to cite from Websites, Books, Magazines, and Enyclopedias. Below each labeled example students are provided space to cr
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5th - 10th
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Identifying Non Fiction Text Structures Practice Pack
In today's day and age it is incredibly important that our students can recognize and describe the text structures that they experience in their reading. Teaching students to recognize the underlying structure of texts can help readers focus attention on key concepts, relationships, and anticipate what's to come.Each double sided sheet provides a list of possible text structure, clear (yet challenging) examples for students to label, and space for them to provide the clues/reasoning they used fo
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5th - 11th
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British Literature Time Period Introductions : British Literature Activities
Never worry about how to start a British Literature unit again! These succinct British literature time period introductions are designed to help you deliver simple context before diving into your British literature unit of study. Each time period includes a paragraph about the history, context of literature, and culture of the time. Anyone who knows history knows that it's impossible to cover everything before beginning a unit, but these summaries provide an essential overview.You will get: ⭐T
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9th - 12th
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Informational (Expository) Writing w/ Leveled Sentence Frames: DIGITAL or PRINT
This product includes posters and work pages (digital or printable) on "how to" write an introduction, detail paragraphs, and conclusions. It also includes examples of what a graphic organizer and final product would look like. Each section incorporates leveled sentence frames from beginning/"simple" (circle), Intermediate/ "Sufficient" (triangle), and Advanced/"Sophisticated" (diamond).This Informational Writing is based on TBEAR (Topic, Background info, Examples/Evidence, Analysis, Reflect/Res
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3rd - 12th
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The Refugee Experience: Mini Research Project for Grades 6-10
The Refugee Experience Mini Research Project gives middle school ELA students the opportunity to learn real stories of refugees from around the world and different time periods with the help of the UN Refugee Agency website. This is a perfect project to introduce authentic research experiences to your students. It also makes a perfect culminating activity for related novels like A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park or Refugee by Alan Gratz. Students explore the website, choosing three stories
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: 7th Grade ELA Yearlong Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Pacing Guide
Expository, Non-Fiction Lesson on Modern Issues: Fear Factors, Grades 8-12, CCSS
The Common Core has a much-greater focus on non-fiction, informational texts in the English/Language Arts classroom. It’s time to start adding more real-world articles and materials to our literary canon. In this easy-to-deliver non-fiction activity, students will read an interview-based article by Allegra Ringo (link included) and complete a series of deep-thinking questions. Afterward, students will definitely have personal opinions to share about this “Let’s Get Real” classroom activity.When
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8th - 11th
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Italian Renaissance Writers & Artists Reading & Art Activity: Print & Digital
This document comes with a 4 page reading highlighting Dante, Petrarch, Masaccio, Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Brunelleschi. There are two individuals per page with questions at the bottom of each page, so you can do it as an all-in-one activity or space them out. It can also be printed and sent home in a packet for distance learning. There are three fun drawing/writing activities at the end to increase engagement.Multiple Formats: I have it in multiple forma
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8th - 12th
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CCSS:
List of Mood / Tone Words - Reference Sheet for Students - Handout
Handy and reusable reference sheet for students - perfect for close reading literature, end of year test prep, and creative writing.The list includes mood/tone words that are separated by category: positive, negative, and neutral.Also included is a short description of how to identify mood/tone and a few examples.This is a great reference for students which can be used to reinforce the skill of identifying mood and tone throughout the year.This resource offers an extensive and insightful list of
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4th - 10th
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Real World Rhetoric #4 Daylight Saving Time Debate, Argument & Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine two essays (one in favor of Daylight Saving Time and one in favor of Standard Time), think about the debate tools used by each writer, and determine which writer is ultimately more effective in swaying the reader. This 10-page download includes:• A full-text copy of two public domain argument essays discussing the debate to end Daylight Saving Time in the U.S.• A paper-saving handout
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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INFORMATIONAL TEXT LESSON {Analyzing A Magazine Article: Social Media for Teens}
Through studying a magazine article, students will see how genre and intended audience will shape the style, content and tone of a piece of writing. **************************************************************************OTHER WAYS TO BUY THIS LESSON1) Get this in my INFORMATIONAL TEXT BUNDLE & * SAVE* 20%!2) Buy it in my 60+ ELA Lessons MEGA BUNDLE & * SAVE* 30%!**************************************************************************This lesson could be used as part of a larger uni
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Analyzing Informational Texts: Lessons BUNDLE
Close Reading Task Cards for any text, grades 6-10, editable
Help your middle school and high school students close read a text INDEPENDENTLY! These 32 completely editable close reading task cards help middle school and high school students to practice and perfect the close reading skills of annotating, identifying author's purpose, unlocking the meaning of challenging words, identifying central idea, and answering text based questions. The best part? These task cards can be used over and over throughout the school year and with any text. Included is a
Grades:
6th - 10th
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Also included in: 7th Grade ELA Yearlong Curriculum, Lesson Plans, and Pacing Guide
ELA: Emergency Sub Plans - 9th and 10th Grade
Got Sub Plans? If you are looking for something to keep in your sub folder, or just something for one day, this is perfect. There is absolutely NO PREP! It covers reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, and grammar skills. See how it works: Click Here.***********************************************************What's Included- Grammar Practice - Semicolons and Colons- Vocabulary Practice - 1 Word of the Day, 3 Different Activities- Reading Comprehension - 1 Original Informational Text with C
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Grades:
8th - 11th
News Report: Who? What? Where? When? Why? How?
A simple graphic organizer for students to use when reading a newspaper for the 5 Ws and How. Once students have completed the graphic organizer they can write a summary paragraph using the information they have gathered. Rubric included!!!!
It is also a great tool for students when brainstorming ideas for a creative writing news report.
*Updated August 2017*
Grades:
K - 12th
Author's Craft & Rhetorical Devices Anchor Chart + Foundational Student Handout
WHAT IS IT?★ An anchor chart that can be blown up and posted in your room★ A one-page quick reference for students to use all year when analyzing authors craft and rhetorical devices. WHAT'S THE CONTENT?★ 7 Rhetorical Devices Defined and Compared to a Tool★ Purpose for each Rhetorical Device Clearly Explained★ All 3 Sides of the Rhetorical Triangle Included & Labeled★ Author's Craft & Rhetorical Device DefinedHOW DOES THIS RELATE TO COMMON CORE/ TN READY?How do you teach students to trac
Grades:
6th - 12th
Authors Claim Worksheet and Notes
This analysis activity for author's claim, use of evidence, and counterclaim will help students understand this challenging reading skill. This ready-to-go author's claim printable with guided notes, 2 passages, and a graphic organizers is the perfect author's claim lesson. Students can use this graphic organizer to practice identifying the author's claim or an author's argument, the evidence used to support the claim/argument, and the counterclaim. The author's claim graphic organizers can b
Grades:
6th - 12th
An Introduction to Rhetorical Analysis - Rhetorical Devices & Appeals, Rhetoric
This comprehensive rhetorical analysis introductory lesson will introduce students to rhetoric in a rigorous and relevant way. Students will be provided with detailed notes, examples from noteworthy American speeches, numerous opportunities for rhetoric practice and discussion, and a chance to show their mastery of rhetorical devices and appeals with a multiple-choice and matching assessment at the end. Not only will students learn more about rhetorical analysis than ever before, but they will b
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9th - 12th
The Hate U Give: Ted Talk Guide Sheets
I've gone through the numerous talks available on Ted.com to find just the right ones to pair with "The Hate U Give." This product includes guide questions for the talks along with one final question to connect the talk with the text. There are also writing prompts for each talk. Some prompts relate back to the text while some help students connect the talk to current topics and their own experiences. Each set of questions is available as a PDF or as a shareable Google Slide for students to use
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Ultimate Ted Talk 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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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
Ancient Egyptian Myths
Ancient Egyptian culture was very rich and diverse. Like other early civilizations, Egypt’s mythology explained the universe and taught morality. This booklet includes 6 favorite pharaonic myths retold with color illustrations to show many of the Egyptian Gods and Goddesses.
Creation – This story explains how the universe began, how the main Deities were related, and why the calendar has 365 days in a year.
Bloodbath – This tale is about how the sun God decided to punish humans by destroying
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6th - 9th
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Emerson's Self-Reliance Activities -- Transcendentalism
Make this transcendental classic fun and engaging for your students! This activity pack contains all you need to teach Emerson's "Self-Reliance" essay.Includes:-Both PRINT & DIGITAL versions for your convenience (print-ready PDFs & a digital Google Slides version) -A sheet of key excerpts that requires students to summarize each paragraph-A worksheet that requires students to answer 2 comprehension questions and 3 analysis questions and then reflect upon the text-An engaging "bumper stic
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Gettysburg Address Activity Primary Source Analysis Built-In Student Scaffolds!
In this engaging Gettysburg Address primary source and Civil War activity, students are challenged by doing a primary source analysis of the Gettysburg Address. Built-in vocabulary scaffolds are included to help students better grasp the document and answer the challenging analysis questions with vocabulary that makes sense to them!☆ ☆ Get this engaging resource (and a huge discount) when you purchase my Civil War activities unit bundle here!Students analyze the Gettysburg Address with built-in
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6th - 9th
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