Middle school critical thinking creative writing workbooks

Also included in: Writing Prompts - Guided Prompts - Picture Prompts - BUNDLE

Grade 4-6 Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words Unit (Printable + Google Slides™)

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This Grade 4-6 Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words Writing Unit has EVERYTHING you need - worksheets, slides, and reference posters - to support your student's developing morphological knowledge. The unit includes a teacher guide to help you fit all the useful teaching content included together.This is a dynamic package that caters to the diverse needs of learners, empowering them to decode words, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their reading and writing skills.Each lesson included can take

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4th - 6th

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Also included in: Grade 4 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)

Writing Lessons - 10 Mini-Lessons, Writer's Workshop, Prompts (Paper & Digital)

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Brain Waves Instruction

What’s the best way to help your students to become stronger writers? With targeted writing instruction, of course! That’s where this set of 10 writing lessons comes in! These lessons can be easily incorporated into writing workshop, writing units, writing centers, or your everyday writing instruction. Each are designed to be quick and engaging. They can be taught in succession as a single writing unit or you can pick and choose lessons to teach at different points throughout the school yea

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, School Psychology, Special Education

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Workbooks, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.3

, W.4.4

, W.4.5

, W.4.10

, W.5.3

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Also included in: Writing Lessons and Units - Building a Writing Curriculum

Working Memory Hemisphere Integration & Attention Building Activities Intermedia

Created by

Dr Erica Warren

Unlock your students' cognitive potential with Dr. Warren's 54-page digital workbook, "Working Memory, Hemisphere Integration, and Attention Building Activities for Optimal Learning - Intermediate." This resource engages students with fun, game-like activities that develop executive functioning skills and stimulate both brain hemispheres.Key Features of Dr. Warren's Workbook:Mindful Engagement: Activities are designed to anchor learners in the present, establishing a solid foundation for focused

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Grades:

2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Workbooks, Printables, Centers

Also included in: Working Memory Bundle

Grade 6-8 Cursive Writing Foundations Unit (Printable + Google Slides™)

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This Grade 6-8 Cursive Writing Basics Unit has EVERYTHING you need - worksheets and slides - to teach cursive writing. The unit includes a teacher guide to help you fit all the useful teaching content included together.This comprehensive package is designed to transform cursive writing into an exciting journey of discovery. The slide deck begins with plenty of reasons justifying why cursive is an important skill - for reading historical documents, reading signs in daily life, signing your signat

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Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Critical Thinking, Other (ELA)

Also included in: Grade 6 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)

Songs For Social Change: Social Justice Slides & Digital Notebook

Created by

Mochas and Markbooks

Helping our students process and reflect on world events and social justice can be difficult as an educator. Using music as an access point for discussion helps to create a safe, inclusive learning environment where students can share their thoughts and appreciate differing perspectives. These slides and digital or printable notebook are ideal for bell-ringer activities, diagnostic activities, projects and more!Here's what other educators are saying about this resource:"This is an excellent reso

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Grades:

7th - 12th

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CCSS:

Also included in: Song Analysis Bundle - Identity and Social Change

Literature Circles for Analysis & Comprehension | Book Clubs Printable & Digital

Created by

Lessons for Learning

This is the perfect no-prep reading comprehension activity to start in your classroom for either distance learning or in-person instruction. Conduct literature circles or book clubs in your class by creating small groups and assigning students a novel study and roles each week. The group members will prepare their role and present to their groups, which is perfect for developing critical thinking, reading comprehension, book analysis and inferencing strategies for upper-elementary or middle scho

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Literature, Reading

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Teaching Science With Lynda R Williams

Also included in: Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension: Seminars and Literature Circles

Analyzing Ecosystem Graphs & Data Analysis Resource Availability MS LS2-1

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Do your students need practice with analyzing ecosystem graphs? These science graph worksheets include data analysis on resource availability in ecosystems. Students will use critical thinking to answer the questions. Great for Science TEST Prep! This set includes 20 pages of science graphs and diagrams with questions. You will get a printable PDF with a link to Google Slides. Great for CAST and STAR Test Prep.This Ecosystem Graph Practice Unit Includes:•20 printable pages of charts and diagrams

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Graphing, Science

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Creative Writing, Drama, English Language Arts

NGSS:

MS-LS2-1

Also included in: 6th Grade Science Curriculum for Indiana Academic Science Standards Full Year

Mars Patel Podcast Study Season 1

Created by

MsTheatreTeacher

This pack covers Season 1 of the podcast, which is free to access online (link included in the file). Listening to podcasts is a great way to engage students in English and the Arts subjects. This is perfect for a rainy day activity, a Friday afternoon listen, or as morning work to get your class instantly engaged and settled into the day.You can download a free sample of this product here - Mars Patel Episode 1 Sample DownloadPLEASE NOTE - This resource is not a digital workbook, but a printabl

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Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Workbooks, Worksheets, Activities

Grade 7/8 Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words Unit (Printable + Google Slides™)

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This Grade 7/8 Prefixes, Suffixes, and Base Words Writing Unit has EVERYTHING you need - worksheets, slides, and reference posters - to support your student's developing morphological knowledge. The unit includes a teacher guide to help you fit all the useful teaching content included together.This is a dynamic package that caters to the diverse needs of learners, empowering them to decode words, expand their vocabulary, and enhance their reading and writing skills.Each lesson included can take

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Grades:

7th - 8th

Types:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, Poetry

Also included in: Grade 7 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)

Sonnet 18: Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day -- Poetry Analysis and Writing

Created by

Just Add Students

"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" Get your students thinking critically and writing creatively with this poetry analysis resource that explores Shakespeare's well-known Sonnet 18. Your students will read, analyze, and then write their own sonnets!Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 is fun to read and analyze -- and students love discussing the ending and puzzling over who the poet is really praising. This sonnet is a great way to introduce a bit of Shakespeare to your students and help them find t

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Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Pink Tulip Teaching Creations

Also included in: Sonnet Bundle: Teaching Shakespeare

Procedural Text - Reading and Writing Bundle

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Procedural Text - Reading and Writing BundleEverything you need to teach procedural reading and writing in your classroom. This resource includes worksheets, reading samples, a teaching PowerPoint, and posters to display in your classroom. Click the link descriptions below for more information about each resource included in this extensive bundle.Procedural Text Writing Worksheet Pack - No Prep Lesson IdeasThis no prep printable procedural writing pack includes a range of worksheets, notes, and

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Jenna Copper - Doc Cop Teaching

Narrative Writing Workbook and Unit for Grades 7-12

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Teach your students the skills to write engaging, powerful narratives. This Narrative Workbook uses a scaffolded approach to teach students the elements of narrative writing breaking down the unit into six concepts: setting, mood & imagery, characterization, plot & conflict, point of view & tone, and theme. Each element uses a scaffolded approach with activities for understanding, analyzing, and creating. First students will understand the element. Next, they’ll analyze the element i

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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Writing Folder: Four Pocket Folder for Centers #tptcanadianthanksgiving

Created by

Madly Learning

Are you looking for a way to simplify your writing instruction and keep your students organized? Look no further than our four-pocket Writing Folder!Teaching all the steps of the writing process can be a daunting task for both teachers and students. Without a clear structure or system, students can quickly become disengaged or overwhelmed, leading to frustration and lacklustre writing performance. Additionally, keeping track of all the resources needed for successful writing centers can be time

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Workbooks, Printables

My Thankful Book - A Thanksgiving Writing Project for November

Created by

Natalie Kay

This is a fun writing project for November centered on Thanksgiving and being thankful. Your students will love thinking about the things they appreciate in their lives as they complete this writing assignment. After your book is finished, parents will also enjoy reading about all the many things their child is thankful for! This download contains one page for each of the following 20 things: family, home, food, the Earth, country, animals, parents, teacher, body, siblings, books, school, frien

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Other (ELA)

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Workbooks, Printables, Graphic Organizers

Recount Text - Reading and Writing Bundle

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Pink Tulip Teaching Creations

Recount Text - Reading and Writing BundleEverything you need to teach recount reading and writing in your classroom. This resource includes worksheets, reading samples, a teaching PowerPoint, and posters to display in your classroom. Click the link descriptions below for more information about each resource included in this extensive bundle.Includes the recount reading and writing resources as listed below.Recount Text Writing Worksheet Pack - No Prep Lesson IdeasThis no prep printable recount w

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3rd - 6th

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Writer's Notebook for Secondary Students

Created by

Room 213

I love the idea of a writer's notebook but, as a high school teacher, I don't have a lot of time for cutting and pasting. My students also need more room to write. So, I created a writing notebook that can be stored in a binder, one that allows room for students to work and to store other handouts as necessary. Each section of the notebook comes with a corresponding slide show that you can use to introduce, reinforce or review the skills and concepts in the writer's notebook (depending on the a

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Workbooks, Worksheets, Activities

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Writer's Workshop Prompts, Mentor Texts, Writing Activities, Exercises, Stations

Executive Functioning Skills BUNDLE for Middle School

Created by

Challenges from a Teacher Mom

Are your students struggling to perform basic tasks like: planning, initiating a task, managing their time wisely, among other things?They may need more training on their executive functioning skills! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>&lt

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Special Education

Grades:

5th - 7th

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Grade 7 Mystery Narrative Writing Unit (Printable + Google Slides™)

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This Grade 7 Mystery Narrative Writing Unit has EVERYTHING you need - worksheets, slides, and an engaging culminating task - to get your students excited about mystery narrative writing. The unit includes a 21-day unit plan to help you fit all the useful teaching content included altogether.This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7 Ontario Language Curriculum. Each page is linked to a specific expectation in the Ontario curriculum, which is indicated at the bottom of each pag

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Grades:

7th

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Also included in: BUNDLE: Grade 7 WRITING UNITS (Printable + Google Slides™)

Grade 7 Procedural Writing Unit (Printable + Google Slides™)

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This Grade 7 Procedural Writing Unit has EVERYTHING you need - worksheets, slides, and an engaging culminating task - to get your students excited about procedural writing. The unit includes a 20-day unit plan to help you fit all the useful teaching content included altogether.This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7 Ontario Language Curriculum. Each page is linked to a specific expectation in the Ontario curriculum, which is indicated at the bottom of each page for easy tea

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Grades:

7th

Types:

Fonts4Teachers Award Winning

Also included in: BUNDLE: Grade 7 WRITING UNITS (Printable + Google Slides™)

Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Workbooks Bundle

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Dyslexia and Dysgraphia Workbooks – Special Education Collection -- This program includes 47 books to boost the mind for students with dyslexia or dysgraphia. Over 800 worksheets to practice.The activities are easy to understand, have an attractive design and students enjoy working with them. -- No matter how smart your child may be, he/she may have problems learning to read and write. Some are classified as dyslexics. Dyslexia is a disorder that affects 11% of the people. Still we do not know

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Critical Thinking, Special Education

Grades:

PreK - 8th, Adult Education

Types:

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

DoodleLoops Draw to Write: An Introduction to DoodleLoops (2nd Edition, Book 1)

Created by

DoodleLoops

Loop Into a Love of Learning! DoodleLoops are unique and exciting learning tools designed to teach and strengthen reading and language arts skills and promote creativity. Your children will be inspired to learn and explore through this engaging and dynamic approach to education. We call it Ignition for Cognition. By combining creativity, drawing and expressive language skills, learning becomes exciting, fun and meaningful! On each page of Draw To Write DoodleLoops is a shape or line that the c

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Grades:

PreK - 6th

Types:

Workbooks, Worksheets, Centers

Grade 8 Narrative Writing Unit (Printable + Google Slides™)

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This Grade 8 Narrative Writing Unit has EVERYTHING you need - worksheets, slides, and an engaging culminating task - to get your students excited about persuasive writing. The unit includes a 21-day unit plan to help you fit all the useful teaching content included altogether.This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 8 Ontario Language Curriculum. Each page is linked to a specific expectation in the Ontario curriculum, which is indicated at the bottom of each page for easy teac

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Grades:

8th

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Also included in: BUNDLE: Grade 8 WRITING UNITS (Printable + Google Slides™)

Grade 7 Expository Essay Writing Unit (Printable + Google Slides™)

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This Grade 7 Expository Essay Writing Unit has EVERYTHING you need - worksheets, slides, and an engaging culminating task - to get your students excited about expository essay writing. The unit includes a 23-day unit plan to help you fit all the useful teaching content included altogether.This resource is completely aligned with the NEW 2023 Grade 7 Ontario Language Curriculum. Each page is linked to a specific expectation in the Ontario curriculum, which is indicated at the bottom of each page

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Grades:

7th

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