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7th grade informational text handouts $5-10
Intro to Public Speaking Mini-Unit: Learning from Experts & Videos (with Google)
Instead of lecturing about public speaking fundamentals, let students hear it from neutral experts and become persuaded about the topic’s importance! These videos are a great way to kick off a speech unit OR just prep students for a specific speaking assignment. • Play the videos in class or assign them as homework (especially if you want to try to flip the classroom). There are 1-2 pages of guided notes per video. • The guided notes lessons are CCSS-aligned (see below), have “I can” statements
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Nonfiction Lessons & Projects Bundle for Secondary ELA
RACE Writing Strategy: Lesson and Practice
When I first started teaching the RACE strategy for constructed response, I was blown away by how much my students’ writing improved. Often times they had the correct answer, but the way in which they were constructing the answer cost them precious points on tests and benchmarks. RACE is an acronym for Restate, Answer, Cite, and Explain. It is easy to remember and students pick up on it very quickly. I used a variation of this lesson for an observation my very first year of teaching and got rave
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6th - 9th
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Connotation and Denotation Activities | Author's Tone & Word Choice Activities
Unleash the power of words with these dynamic connotation and denotation activities! The Connotation Hyperdoc provides an engaging interactive way to present connotation, denotation, word choice, loaded words, neutral words, tone, and mood!There’s no better way to implement 21st century learning! The accessibility and modern design of the hyperdoc instantly engages students while allowing teachers to implement differentiation between tasks. The structured directions for each word choice activity
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7th - 10th
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States of matter and Phase Changes Science Reading Comprehension Passages
Looking for a way to increase science reading comprehension in your classroom? Need a quick and easy sub plan? Help your students learn all about the three main states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) and how they change from one state to another through phase changes with this science reading comprehension passages with note-taking templates that guide the students, comprehension worksheets that have leveled questions, and Task cards to extend the learning. Perfect for Common Core Literacy Sc
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6th - 9th
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7th & 8th Grade Daily Reading Warm-Ups (Common Core Aligned)
NEW - YOU CAN NOW DOWNLOAD THESE PRESENTATIONS IMMEDIATELY:)This item was created to help students practice reading and answering questions based on the Common Core Standard.In my classroom, I wanted to be able to have students read short passages and then answer questions in preparation for the Smarter Balanced Assessment. I also wanted them to practice the particular standard we would be working on in the classroom. This item is in PDF format, but if you email me I can share your own copy with
Grades:
7th - 8th
Author's Purpose Lessons Activities & Author's Point of View | Identifying Bias
Identify author's purpose for writing and challenge students to analyze author's point of view for bias! This lesson includes an informative author's purpose power point (or a modern, engaging slides presentation that uses humor). Students will be able to identify and distinguish between writing to persuade, inform, explain, entertain, and describe.After reviewing the different types of writing, students will engage in high-interest author's purpose analysis activities. Check out the author's po
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6th - 9th
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Literature Non-Fiction Writing and Grammar Reference Sheets for 6th 7th 8th
This middle school ELA reference resource is perfect if you need some quick sheets for students to reference when doing any grammar or language, literature, or non-fiction activities in your 6th, 7th, or 8th grade ELA classroom. This resource is part of a bundle with my ELA Personal Reference Cards for Middle School ELADownload the preview to check out what is included in this resource! The resource comes in 22 black and white pages and 22 color pages so you can choose what works for your classr
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Dinosaur Science Literacy Articles - The Real Jurassic Park
This volume of Science by the Week articles provides teachers with an incredibly easy way to provide students with practice by reading true, current, and interesting science articles.
Features:
1. Each article runs on one side of one piece of paper for easy printing.
2. The back of each article contains analysis questions that require students to think.
3. An answer key is given for each article.
These articles have been tested and used by thousands of students in major school districts.
Grades:
4th - 8th
The Lunchroom Food Fight - Analyzing Conflicting Texts
****NEW***** Just added pictures representing witnesses and enhanced the evidence. Also, now there is a common core assessment rubric and project rubric! This project went from 11 pages to 24:) ENJOY!
MY STUDENTS TOOK THE PILOT TEST FOR SMARTER BALANCED AND SAID THIS REALLY HELPED THEM BE PREPARED FOR THE TEST!
This item is an activity that aligns with Common Core Curriculum Standards:
*RI.8.1. – Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says expli
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Argument Paired Passages
This product includes paired passages on the dangers of playing football, school uniforms, and the debate on homework. The articles present opposing viewpoints on these issues. Teachers can use these passages to help students identify the elements of argument, or students can use the passages to cite evidence in composing their own arguments. I have also included a graphic organizer for argument writing that could be used in an interactive notebook as well as a rubric.
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6th - 8th
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Smart ELA Bell Ringers, Warm Up Lessons, Reading Comprehension - Print & Online
These smart bell ringers are engaging warm-up activities that address a wide range of ELA standards. They are a perfect mix of literature, informational texts, and reading comprehension, and cover various topics such as fiction, poetry, literary devices, history, social studies, science, and life skills. Students are asked to read, analyze, determine the meaning of words, make inferences, provide conclusions, support claims, and make connections.The handouts and online Easel activities are ideal
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Hybrid Socratic Seminar - Print and Editable Digital Worksheets + Resources
Step into the future of classroom discussions with our Hybrid Socratic Seminar! Say goodbye to passive observation and hello to total student engagement! In this innovative approach, your classroom transforms into a dynamic space where TWO discussions run simultaneously: one in person and one online.**To dive into this exciting resource, your classroom needs access to 1-to-1 technology.**Here’s what you’ll get:✅ A comprehensive 9-page teacher guide packed with detailed instructions, helpful scre
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
Halloween Non-Fiction Close Reading Urban Legends
Getting students to read informational text can be trying, but analyzing the cultural phenomenon of urban legends. The new Common Core State Standards place a greater emphasis on critical thinking and implementing expository and nonfiction texts into the English Language Arts curriculum. Understanding the basics of analyzing the rhetorical situation, mood and tone, and author's purpose and point of view are essential to understanding nonfiction texts. This 4-5 day unit teaches the fundamental
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7th - 12th
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TED Talks for Developing Reading and Writing Skills in the Classroom
15 pages of handouts for 8 different riveting TED Talks at www.ted.com. The handouts have BEFORE VIEWING, DURING VIEWING, and AFTER VIEWING sections for students to interact with the talks in and out of the classroom. Perfect for flipped classrooms and in classroom work. Great discussion tools and skills based practice.These handouts practice these skills and more:ArgumentAuthor's PurposeLiterary AnalysisMedia & ImagesUsing EvidenceInferenceWorks Cited/MLA formatCritical Thinking SkillsTED
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7th - 12th
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September 11th 9/11 The Man in the Red Bandana
September 11th was a tragic day in the history of our country. While it is a sensitive topic, it is one that can still be covered delicately. I choose to educate my students about 9/11 by focusing on the story of Welles Crowther, a former Boston College Lacrosse player and Junior Firefighter turned Equities Trader in NYC. Welles was dubbed "The Man in the Red Bandana" because he used his red bandana to cover his face as he helped many victims of 9/11. I have provided a lesson plan, documentary q
Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: September 11th 9/11 Bundle
Science Literacy Articles: Informational Texts! Winter Set
The Common Core in Math and Language Arts as well as the Next Generation Science Standards calls for a large increase in non-fiction reading and analysis.
This products addresses Informational Text analysis in the Common Core.
This volume of Science by the Week articles provides teachers with an incredibly easy way to provide students with practice by reading true, current, and interesting science articles. This second volume of Science Literacy Articles are written around the theme of wi
Grades:
4th - 8th
Reading Informational Texts Standards Based Bell Ringer Journal for Grades 6-8
Welcome to the BEST EVER Standards Based Bell Ringer Journal to help middle school ELA students master the standards of reading informational texts! This bell ringer journal includes SIX bell ringers for each of the Reading Informational Texts standards that build in complexity from simply understanding to synthesizing their understanding. Here's how it works: Determine the standard your students will be studying for the day. Choose the standards based bell ringer that matches that standard. As
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6th - 8th
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Quizzes
UPDATED: This bundle now contains a quiz for habit 7, and teacher keys for all 7 quizzes! This bundle includes quizzes for habits 1-6 that are covered in the book 7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens. It also includes a final summative test for all 7 habits.
Grades:
7th - 10th
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What is the United Nations
Introduce your students to the basics of the United Nations with this introductory lesson! This resource is designed for direct instruction and includes important information for students to gain an understanding of the United Nations. This introductory lesson is a great way to start off your Model United Nation club or class. It will also serve as a stand alone lesson if your class is studying the UN in a social studies class.This resource includes sections of the UN charter, and descriptions a
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5th - 9th
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Evolution Bundle! {Covers NGSS MS-LS-2 & MS-LS-4}
All three resources in this bundle are hands on and very engaging. Students will enjoy analyzing, researching and applying concepts of evolution in each resource. 1st Resource - Whale Evolution ***Best Seller***Students will be introduced to the scientific phenomena of why whales are mammals and not fish in this fun and engaging activity! This activity is broken down into two parts.Part One - Whale Sorting Activity Students begin the activity by drawing a picture of what they think whales m
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
I Have a Dream Speech Handout to Support Analysis and Close Reading
Help all of your students easily understand and appreciate the rich ideas and words of this influential speech by Marting Luther King, Jr.! The speech is presented in sections for close reading, with each section followed by engaging, illustrated questions and activities. What you get:illustrated speech text divided into chunks [with zig zag borders--see the thumbnails] Interesting historical information is included. variety of interactive comprehension questions following each section of the
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Compare & Contrast 6th Grade Articles
Do your students need practice reading paired articles and answering questions that compares and contrasts the information? If so, this package is perfect for you!!
Includes: 5 sets of paired articles. Each set of articles has 5 questions that will compare and contrast the information from the articles. Great practice with question stems.
Instructions: Glue the articles and questions onto card stock. Laminate. Use the sets of articles in small groups, whole group, language arts centers, or ind
Grades:
5th - 7th
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Holiday Christmas Activities Bundle: Close Read, Argument, Poetry, Parody
All my winter holiday activities bundled together for big savings. Over 150 slides and 45 pages of material. Close Reading "Defending Scrooge", Poetry Analysis, Song Parodies, Argument Analysis "Is Santa Real". Read detailed descriptions below for this diverse bundle of holiday themed activites.
CLOSE READING
What's Christmas with out Dicken's classic "A Christmas Carol"? These close reads will examine two different perspectives on the character of Scrooge, and whether he was truly a villi
Grades:
7th - 12th
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APA Parenthetical Citations BUNDLE
Looking to introduce your students to APA format? This bundle includes handouts, posters, and other worksheets to help your students conquer the dreaded APA format. This bundle includes:1. APA Citation guide (best seller)2. APA Format Notes Presentation with Examples3. APA Parenthetical Citations Poster Set in 3 colors (bright, light, and dark)4. Evaluating Sources Exit Ticket5. Critical Reading Check-In/Exit Ticket6. Textual Evidence Elaboration Verbs Leveled Posters7. Sentence Starter Classroo
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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