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Middle school informational text homeschool curriculum microsofts
Claim, Reasons & Evidence Google Slides Lesson DISTANCE LEARNING
I created this to go with my unit on Argument Writing. Students need to be able to understand how an author makes a claim. They also need to understand the difference between reasons and evidence. I give explanations and examples of each, and I also provide 4 different examples of claims with a reason and evidence for each. For my students, I added another slide where I put a short article I found online on the left and a note taking side on the right where they need to write the claim, reasons,
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Trace and Evaluate an Author's Argument
This Common Core reading lesson covers how to trace and evaluate an author’s argument in informational text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students identify the author’s claims and determine if each claim is supported by relevant evidence. A final judgment is made on whether the argument has sound reasoning. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of independent practice with questi
Grades:
6th - 8th
Biology: Domains & Kingdoms: Classify Living Organism; 3rd 4th 5th & 6th grade
This lesson introduces students to classifying living organisms into Domains and Kingdoms. The lesson is a power point slideshow. Also included are 7 worksheets that cover information found on the slide show. Look at This! Check out this Biology Unit on the Introduction to Cells .
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Elie Wiesel Nobel Prize Speech ~ Night Pre-reading activity
Night is the heart wrenching first hand account of Elie Wiesel's internment in the Auschwitz Camp during the Holocaust. In order to truly lead into the novel, it is important to impress upon students that Elie Wiesel spent his life devoted to reversing racism around the globe. Reading his Nobel Prize Acceptance speech will do just that. To accommodate scaffolding, I have included one version that caters to teaching persuasion and rhetorical analysis and a second that asks questions pertaining to
Grades:
7th - 9th, Higher Education
Summarize and Determining Importance Power Point
This is a 33 slide power point unit that teaches students how to determine the important and unimportant information when reading expository (nonfiction) text. Students will learn why this is an important strategy and see how it is applied.
Following the introduction there is a modeled, shared and guided lesson to work on summarizing, note-taking, and identifying the main idea. There are three note-making printables to use during the presentation to keep students focused and on task.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Analyze the Impact of Specific Word Choices on Meaning and Tone
This Common Core reading informational text lesson covers the impact of word choice on a text. In this lesson, students will identify uses of specific words, determine the tone suggested by the author, and analyze the impact of these choices on meaning and tone. ( It is helpful if students are already familiar with standards 9-10.RI.4 Determine the figurative meaning of words and phrases, and 9-10.RI.4 Determine the connotative meaning of words and phrases.) In addition to the initial lesson, t
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Argumentative Essay Example: Organic Foods: Worth the Hype?
Need an essay for an example of argumentative writing? This is the one for you! I wrote this about organic foods and whether or not they are worth the extra price tag that goes along with them. I made sure that the different parts of an essay and paragraph are very much easy to find and identify.(Introduction, topic sentence, transitions, details, conclusion, etc.) At the end of the piece, students have to color-code the parts of the essay and respond with their own reaction based off the text.
Grades:
5th - 7th
Research Paper Writing/Grading Rubric
I use this rubric to grade informative/research writings within my history class. This rubric can be used for any general writing assignment. This document can be edited to fit your classroom needs.
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Analyze How an Author Acknowledges Conflicting Viewpoints
This Common Core reading comprehension lesson covers determining an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyzing how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice identifying conflicting viewpoints in expository texts. This is a great lead in to persuasive text. In addition to the lesson, there a
Grades:
7th - 9th
Determine the Central Idea and Analyze Its Development
This Common Core reading informational text lesson asks students to determine the central idea and analyze its development. This lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice determining the central idea of a text, and then use the text to analyze the development. In addition to the lesson, there are numerous pages of Independent Practice and review with questions modeled after the Commo
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Sixth Grade ELA - Virginia Common Core
Elevate your sixth-grade English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum with our comprehensive bundle of thoughtfully crafted lesson plans. Designed by experienced educators, these lesson plans align perfectly with the Common Core State Standards, ensuring that your students develop essential reading, writing, and communication skills throughout the school year.What's Included:Our Sixth Grade ELA Lesson Plans bundle covers a wide range of ELA standards, providing you with detailed, ready-to-use resource
Grades:
6th
Cite Textual Evidence to Support Inferences
This Common Core reading comprehension lesson covers how to cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice using subordinating conjunctions in sentence and paragraphs. This skill and concept should expand into larger works of informational text
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Grades:
7th - 9th
6th Grade ELA Lesson Plans - New Jersey Common Core
Unlock the full potential of your 6th-grade English Language Arts classroom with our comprehensive 6th-grade ELA Lesson Plans Bundle. This meticulously crafted bundle is designed to support educators like you in delivering engaging and effective lessons that meet the specific needs of your students. Dive into a world of literacy and language exploration, building essential skills that will empower your students throughout their academic journey.What's Included:20 expertly designed lesson plans c
Grades:
6th
Horror Movies Paired Text Set w/Optional Informational Writing Prompt
October is the perfect month to use high-interest texts about scary topics that give students the opportunity to practice vital literacy skills! This activity is perfect for secondary classrooms. This activity pairs two texts that explore horror films:What Makes Horror Movies Scary? “We do,” Says Baylor Film ExpertWhat Horror Movies Do To Your BrainOnce students close read the texts, they complete a variety of activities, including:comprehension questions on both textsa written summary of one o
Grades:
8th - 9th
Biography JOAN OF ARC + Reading Comprehension Multiple Choice Questions
Informational Text about Joan of Arc (about 1.75 pages) written in a clear and understandable fashion. Following pages have 18 Multiple Choice Reading Comprehension Questions. Each has 4 choices with a few using "all of the above" and "none of the above." There are fill-in bubbles next to the choices to reflect standardize test format. The questions tap into the comprehension skills of:
Main Ideas, Finding Details, Drawing Conclusions, and Making Generalizations. There is also a nice drawing of
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Influences on Global Weather Patterns: The Jet Stream and Ocean Currents
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.6.E.7.3 - Describe how the global patterns such as the jet stream and ocean currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, air pressure, wind direction and speed, as well as humidity and precipitation. A 10 ques
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Also included in: The Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate Bundle
History of Veterans Day & U.S. Armed Services Bundle
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 28 visual appealing slides perfect for literacy and history lessons.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has interesting facts and great visuals for students. The slides includes the following topics:• Vocabulary Word
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Determine a Central Idea of a Text
This Common Core reading comprehension lesson practices determining a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. The lesson includes research-based strategies and strategic questions that prepare students for Common Core assessments. In this lesson, students will practice identifying central ideas in expository text. In addition to the lesson, there are four pages of ind
Grades:
7th - 9th
The History Veterans Day & the US Armed Forces
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 28 visual appealing slides perfect for literacy and history lessons.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has interesting facts and great visuals for students. This lesson includes the topics:• Vocabulary Word List• Or
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: History of Veterans Day & U.S. Armed Services Bundle
7th Grade ELA Lesson Plans - California Common Core
The "7th Grade ELA Lesson Plans" is a comprehensive collection of lesson plans designed to meet the needs of 7th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) teachers. This document provides educators with a complete set of standards-based lesson plans covering various ELA skills and concepts. With a focus on student engagement, differentiated instruction, and assessment, these lesson plans aim to support teachers in delivering effective and engaging ELA instruction.What's Included:Lesson Plans for Each EL
Grades:
7th
American Northeastern Tribes PowerPoint Presentation
Help students build background knowledge and explore areas of interest. This Power Point includes 31 visual appealing slides perfect for history lessons and a companion to the "American Northwest Presentation" and the "Thanksgiving 1621 to Present" PP presentation.Informational texts help promote vocabulary development and allows students to use prior knowledge to make connections to the text. No prep work needed with these lesson slides. These lesson slides saves teachers time and has interesti
Grades:
5th - 8th
Seventh Grade ELA-PENNSYLVANIA CORE STANDARDS
Are you an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher for 7th-grade students seeking comprehensive, standards-aligned lesson plans? Your search ends here! Our ELA Lesson Plans Bundle for Grade 7 is a valuable resource designed to enhance your teaching and your students' learning experience.What's Included:This meticulously crafted bundle includes a wide range of lesson plans covering essential ELA standards for 7th-grade students. Each lesson plan is thoughtfully structured, saving you precious plannin
Grades:
7th
Sixth Grade ELA-PENNSYLVANIA CORE STANDARDS
Are you an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher for 6th-grade students seeking comprehensive, standards-aligned lesson plans? Your search ends here! Our ELA Lesson Plans Bundle for Grade 6 is a valuable resource designed to enhance your teaching and your students' learning experience.What's Included:This meticulously crafted bundle includes a wide range of lesson plans covering essential ELA standards for 6th-grade students. Each lesson plan is thoughtfully structured, saving you precious plannin
Grades:
6th
Eighth Grade ELA-PENNSYLVANIA CORE STANDARDS
Are you an English Language Arts (ELA) teacher for 8th-grade students seeking comprehensive, standards-aligned lesson plans? Your search ends here! Our ELA Lesson Plans Bundle for Grade 8 is a valuable resource designed to enhance your teaching and your students' learning experience.What's Included:This meticulously crafted bundle includes a wide range of lesson plans covering essential ELA standards for 8th-grade students. Each lesson plan is thoughtfully structured, saving you precious plannin
Grades:
8th
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