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Critical thinking Common Core W.6.1e resources
200 Daily Bell Work Writing Prompts (Grades 7/8)
Be prepared to teach your Grade 7/8 Language class with a year's worth of bell work writing prompts for Google Slides™! This resource is perfect for a soft start to the Language block and for creating a daily routine for your students to follow.This resource includes 200 writing prompts themed for each day of the week to spark student interest and promote engagement. The writing prompts also contain three sub-questions for those students who find it difficult to brainstorm ideas. With prompts an
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Grades:
7th - 8th
Also included in:Â Grade 7 Ontario 2023 Language Bundle (FULL YEAR)
ELA Resources I The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise I Digital Learning
Save time and energy with these discussion questions for Dan Gemeinhart's middle-grade novel The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise. The discussion questions are purposely open-ended and subject to opinion to encourage debate and discussion in your classroom. Also included are creative writing prompts and scoring rubrics.Included in this product:- Three or more open-ended discussion questions, sorted by chapter- These discussion questions reorganized onto printable handouts, suitable for com
Grades:
6th - 8th
Discussion Questions & Creative Writing Prompts for Korman's Masterminds
Motivate your students towards active, engaging discussion with these open-ended discussion questions to accompany Gordon Korman's middle-grade book Masterminds! This product contains:- three questions per chapter in an easy-to-use printable chart, along with suggestions for encouraging your students to participate in discussions. - these questions created as printable handouts for students, so that they can be used for homework, comprehension checks, essay prompts, or even as group preparati
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â Gordon Korman ELA Resource Bundle I Print & Digital Versions
Debating Topics for Middle School: School and Education
Get your middle school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints.Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refining y
Grades:
5th - 7th
Writing Exit Slips - BUNDLE (Grades 3-6) Print & Digital
Do you want your students reading with purpose and accountability? If so, this year long BUNDLE of over 250 writing exit tickets is for you! These response prompts can be printed and used in writing journals or used digitally in Google Classroom or the learning management system of your choice that supports Google Slides. This resource includes both printable and digital versions.This BUNDLE contains all five of my writing exit slip resources - Launching Writing Workshop with Personal Narratives
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3rd - 6th
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Debating Topics for Middle School: Family Life
Get your middle school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints. Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refining
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5th - 7th
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Conversation Starters Package on Quality of Life
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on the quality of life.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of quality of lifeActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expression
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Conversation Starters Package on Humor
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on humor.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of humorActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitional phras
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5th - 8th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Conversation Starters Package on Philosophy
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on philosophy.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of philosophyActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transiti
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Discussion Questions & Creative Writing Prompts for Sands' "The Blackthorn Key"
Save time and energy with these discussion questions for Kevin Sands' middle-grade novel The Blackthorn Key. The discussion questions are purposely open-ended and subject to opinion to encourage debate and discussion in your classroom. Also included are creative writing prompts and scoring rubrics.Included in this product:- 120+ open-ended discussion questions, sorted by chapter- These discussion questions reorganized onto printable handouts, suitable for comprehension checks, homework, mini-e
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5th - 7th
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Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Generate inspiring class discussions with over 81 topics and 1370+ thought-provoking conversation questions. This growing bundle is a collection of all of our thought-provoking Conversation Starters Packages. Each package encourages critical thinking and allows students to discuss topics that are both relevant and important to them while simultaneously increasing their vocabulary and ability to effectively express themselves. Our packages are extremely versatile and have been used as bell-rin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Conversation Starters Package on Human Nature
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on human nature.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of human natureActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and tran
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Conversation Starters Package on Adventure
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on adventure.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of adventureActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transition
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Unique Persuasive Writing Prompts: Robots and Mars!
Robots and moving to Mars are sure to get your students excited to begin writing! This packet includes 2 unique persuasive writing prompts that are not your standard run-of-the-mill topics. We know your students will have a blast debating whether future humans would prefer a friend or worker robot or if moving to Mars is the next step for humans. These fun and off the wall topics will get your students brainstorming, debating, and writing!These prompts are to practice the skills of persuasion. E
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5th - 10th
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Persuasive Writing Unit | Collaborative Learning Task
Opinion Writing BundleCollaborative Simulation LessonsThese two opinion writing mini lessons are the epitome of collaboration through court room stimulations for two very well known stories. Both mini lessons follow an identical sequence, reinforcing persuasive writing techniques in a fun way.Students will work together to prove their "innocence" creating alibi's and answering probing questions. Discover for yourselves, through creating the scenarios, suspect profiles, taking notes as a detectiv
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3rd - 6th
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Conversation Starters Package on Nature
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on nature.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of natureActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transitional phr
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Conversation Starters Package on Global Warming- Middle School
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on global warming.What's included:A list of 15 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of global warmingActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and
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5th - 8th
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"3, 2, 1" Writing, Graphic Organizer, Fiction/Nonfiction, digital & printable
3-2-1 Writing Graphic Organizer, Student Writing Pages and Teacher Tips. Use any time of year with fiction or non-fiction text, Main Idea, Key Details, Textual Evidence, Critical Thinking & Questioning, also includes writing checklist for teacher & student reflection, CCSS aligned. Graphic organizers in digital & printable options, color & b/w. Digital options in Google Sides with text boxes for student completion. Use with ANY text! Perfect for writing/reading centers, small g
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in:Â 1-2-3 Bundle, Graphic Organizer, Writing, All About Me, Mask, Covid Safety
Conversation Starters Package on The Media
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on the media.What's included:A list of 20 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of the mediaActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transition
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Debating Topics for Middle School: Health & Nutrition
Get your middle school students debating topics that are both relevant and important to them while building their critical thinking skills. Students will be encouraged to develop their communication and debating skills, while opening their minds to different viewpoints. Each debate package covers and reinforces the five basic steps of the debating process: gathering information, exploring all sides of an issue, forming an initial opinion, defending the position in a debate and finally, refining
Grades:
5th - 7th
Shark Tank Business Plan Project - PowerPoint and Green Screen Project
Have your students think outside the box to create their very own small business. In this technology skills project students will be expected to display their ideas using Microsoft PowerPoint and digital videos and green screens (optional).The students can completely make this project their own and can be as goofy or serious as you (or they) like. Skills: Microsoft PPT, video capturing/simple editing (clipping), and green screen basics.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Choose A New State Capital - Projects & PBL
Driving Question:What makes a city deserve to be declared state capital?Description:In this project, students prepare a presentation for their state governor on a proposed new state capital. They work in groups and choose a state for their group. They then think about what they need to know and research the current capitals and other cities in the state to decide what are the most important factors in choosing a new capital. They then present their choice through a persuasive presentation broken
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4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â PBL Bundle (Grade 5) - In Collaboration with A.J. Juliani - 26 Projects!
Mini-Reviews Book Report
In the 11-page Mini-Reviews Book Report, 6th through 10th grade students can share their opinions on the novels they read by posting mini-reviews online. This approach provides a playful and imaginative way for students to share their thoughts on the book and discover new titles by reading reviews written by their classmates. Students will write a summary of the book, offer their opinion about the book, and back it up with critical evidence to justify their point of view. The assignment includes
Discussion Questions & Creative Writing Prompts for Gordon Korman's "Swindle"
Save time and energy with these discussion questions and creative writing prompts for Gordon Korman's middle-grade novel "Swindle." The discussion questions are purposely open-ended and subject to opinion to encourage debate and discussion in your classroom. Included in this product:- Three or more open-ended discussion questions, sorted by chapter- These discussion questions reorganized onto printable handouts, suitable for comprehension checks, homework, mini-essays, or preparation for group d
Grades:
5th - 7th
Also included in:Â Gordon Korman ELA Resource Bundle I Print & Digital Versions
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