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Middle school writing-essays resources for Microsoft Word $10 and up
FULL SCHOOL YEAR-Interactive/Online-Reading & Writing Activities-IEP Goal Data
*These activities were created for Distance & Online Learning. Upload these editable Interactive Word Documents to your Online Classroom! Reading & Writing Goals Included! Easily monitor goal progress on: Comprehension, Vocabulary, Writing using Text Evidence, Grammar activities, and so much more!*These Reading & Writing Interactive Word Documents were created using the books: "Hi-Lo Nonfiction Passages for Struggling Readers," published by Scholastic. I purchased mine on Amazon, and
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4th - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Opinion essay: students activities, classes, lesson plan and assessment
Lesson unit guide: 7 planned lessons including mini-lessons and practice activities. The guide is editable so the teacher can make necessary adaptations to tailor the suggested planning to their reality.Lesson: Full lecture script (available in two formats: .pdf and .ppt): This comprehensive script guides students through the process of writing an opinion essay, complete with a template and an example. The PowerPoint version (.ppt) is editable, allowing you to make any necessary adjustments.The
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6th - 12th
Social Media Impact Unit
This is a FULL unit based on non-fiction texts concerning the growth of social media and it's impact on the world, people, mental health, etc. The entire unit is editable so you can adjust as needed for your classroom and pacing. This lasts approximately 3 weeks depending on how long you give students for the essay. Everything you need is included!Students will be completely engaged as they watch The Social Dilemma, breaking down how Social Media platforms are manipulating them every day. Some s
Grades:
8th - 12th
Introduction to Poetry - Whole Unit - Over 20 Poems!
Corresponding PowerPoint Presentation Saved to Google Drive!Daily Step by Step Lesson PlansPerfect for Distance Learning or Printable PacketsPoetry allows for a unique format of written word that can be accessed on a variety ofplanes. As such, it allows us as teachers to correct that false notion that many students hold toward reading: it's boring. Over the course of my years, I have told many students that if reading is boring, they are doing it wrong. It was with that idea in mind that I creat
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7th - 10th
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Fiddler on the Roof Bundle
This Bundle includes an introduction group activity, 3 different essay prompts, a test for Act 1 & a test for Act 2. As a bonus with this bundle, you will also get an outline that will help guide your students when writing the Literary Analysis Essay.
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6th - 9th
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The Chosen - A Complete Teaching Unit Bundle
This is an extremely thorough, complete teaching unit of Chaim Potok's novel The Chosen. It is suitable for middle and high school.
In this jam-packed bundle, you'll find:
20 Vocabulary Words for each of the three parts (Books) of the novel
30 In-Depth, Analytical Questions for each of the three Books
Definitions of all of the vocabulary words
Answers to all of the questions
A test on Books 1-2 and an answer key
Writing prompts for a 5-paragraph essay
Ten post-reading activities
A glos
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8th - 11th
Middle School Writing BUNDLE
***UPDATED TO INCLUDE GOOGLE DRIVE LINKS!!!*****CCSS ALIGNED**This is a great value bundle of these ten standalone products targeting Middle School Writing Skills.Each lesson focuses on a particular genre and highlights a particular textual feature.Every lesson contains:★ Model Text★ Structural Analysis ★ Transition Words or other useful textual feature focus★ Planning Handouts/ Graphic Organizers★ Writing Prompts★ Grading Rubrics★ Teacher's NotesGenres included:✓ Describing a Process (Procedura
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6th - 8th
Research Paper Packet - Problem Solution
This writing packet walks students through the writing process to complete a problem-solution research paper about a controversial/global issue. In this paper, students will provide background information about the problem, address what is currently being done to prevent it, and explain what should be done to finally resolve this issue.
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7th - 12th
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Independent Novel Research Paper Packet
Overview: This updated 32-page packet includes everything your students need to write a literary analysis research paper that will prepare them for college. In fact, many of my students choose to keep this packet to take with them for future reference. Students read and take notes on any classic and compose an essay based on the topic of their choosing. The assignment requires both primary and secondary sources.
Included in the packet:
1) Assignment overview
2) Research terminology
3)
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Chew on This / Argumentative Writing Packet
This writing packet walks students through the writing process to complete an argumentative essay about an issue dealing with fast food. Students are to convince the reader to take action about and use a minimum of three sources to support their position. A rubric is included.
Persuasive Writing Manifest Destiny Unit
By the end of this 14 day unit, students will be able to write a persuasive essay arguing whether or not Manifest Destiny was justifiable. The daily overview file has the lesson plans, and the graphic organizers and sample essays are in separate files.
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Manifest Destiny Persuasive Writing Unit
A Raisin in the Sun Unit (complete daily lesson plans) PART 1
This is literally EVERYTHING you need to teach "A Raisin in the Sun." I had to divide it up into a Part 1 and Part 2 because I couldn't not load the entire file in one shot.
This is a complete Unit Plan with 16 individual lessons (with Common Core Learning Standards and Student Objectives for EACH lesson) to help teach A Raisin in the Sun. This section includes lessons 1 - 8. I have posted lessons 9 - 16 (plus the final exam) in the PART 2 file.
Included are note-taking templates, some teac
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7th - 10th
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The Prince and the Pauper--IB Unit on Identity--117 pages
Need a ready-made IB unit? An engaging and interactive reading and writing curriculum, this 117-page IB (International-Baccalaureate) unit was developed and refined over several years. It lasts 5-8 weeks, depending on the pace, depth of teaching, and number of activities you choose. It also includes differentiation and modifications for students with special needs. The focus takes a look at the importance of identity, the feudal system ranks in the Middle Ages, and the disasters and benefits of
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5th - 8th
5 Argument Thesis Templates (AP Lang)
Here are 5 argument thesis templates that prompt students to write complex claims. Each template has a corresponding example. If you'd like to access the prompt these are in response to, feel free to reach out directly to me.
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8th - 12th
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Perfect World Argument
Students are challenged to create a perfect world by exploring and deciding on all of the elements that make up a society. They are then writing an argumentative essay to explain why their world is perfect. There is a link to a Canva presentation with pre-set resources for students to use to investigate different aspects of the society to help them decide. On the final page is a link to graphic organizers to help students plot out their information. Included in the handouts are paragraph frams t
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7th - 10th
The Dreamer Teaching Guide
-6 week comprehensive teaching guide on "The Dreamer" by Pam Munoz Ryan
-Includes teaching calendar with daily guiding questions and pages for reading
-Includes additional resources to help students better understand the historical context of the novel
-Includes end of book writing prompt with exemplar answer
-Common Core aligned
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4th - 7th
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Cutting down on the time to Grade Essays
Dear Teacher,I’m not sure how you feel, but the worst part about teaching English is the grading of the essays! My entire weekends or breaks were devoted to grading over 100 essays; the time it took was outrageous. So, I developed a way to cut the time to grade by half. This is how I did it…. In my product you will find the product broken down by type of essay: informative, narrative, and argumentative. I also provided a revision page that can be used on any of the essay types. I began by creati
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6th - 12th
I Will Always Write Back Novel Unit
"The true story of an all-American girl and a boy from Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever." This novel unit is a resource geared toward middle grade students. It includes a student novel guide that can be completed either collaboratively, independently, or a combination of both. There are interactive note-taker and response sheets for each of the six parts in the novel that can be completed during class readings or independent reading. Graphic organizers focus on a
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6th - 8th
20 Products! Comprehensive Analytical Film Study Guide
Everything you need to teach any film ever!'Before, During and After' viewing activitiesSymbolism Powerpoint with activities, quiz, answers!Camera Shots and Angles Powerpoint with activities, quiz, answers, mini creative task!Lotus Diagram to use as structured overview while watchingCinematic Devices Glossary and replacement activityRepresentation Task: who is being represented and in what way?Understand the director's valuesMany mini-tasks and opportunities for assessment Work towards a final
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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5th/6th Grade Comparative Literary Essay Unit
5th & 6th Grade Comparative Literary Essay Units that are aligned to the common core & the PARCC assessment.
Materials Included:
1. 5th Grade Unit Plan
2. 6th Grade Unit Plan
3. 5th Grade Comparing Stories Graphic Organizer
4. 6th Grade Comparing Stories Graphic Organizer
5. Creating a Thesis Graphic Organizer
6. Five Paragraph Comparative Literary Essay Outline (broken down in detail)
7. Student Friendly Writing Checklist
8. Notes on the breakdown of the two example literary essays
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5th - 6th
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Writing Game (Gamification Unit)
Welcome to the land of Scripton! Scripton is governed by the Honorable King Scriptus and Queen Scribiva. Their monarchy is one of great wealth where nobles and peasants work together in happiness. The local sorceress lives on the edge of the kingdom, providing security to the people of Scripton. The daily life on Scripton is quite magical.
Until something unforeseen transpires... the Queen has been kidnapped!
Queen’s Ransom is an expository/informational and argumentative writing unit develop
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5th - 8th
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Fatty Legs Novel Study Unit Plan
This resources provides you with detailed chapter by chapter activities, discussion questions, and projects to do with your students to discuss the treatment of Aboriginal children in residential schools in Canada. A comprehension quiz is coming, but is not here yet.
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Canada Activities Bundle
Essay Outline for Freak the Mighty
This is a step-by-step process to help students write a compare/contrast essay between the book Freak the Mighty by Nathaniel Philbrick and the movie.
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5th - 8th
APA Rotation Activities
This is a packet with different stations for students to learn how to analyse different parts of a simple APA paper. The stations include understanding what is in the title page, introduction, body, discussion/conclusion, work cited, figure captions, and finding reliable resources. They also will look at how to make a proper running header. This is an introduction packet for students that have never used APA or a refresher on how to use basic APA format. Derived from the criteria of the APA 6th
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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