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Writing-expository Common Core L.7.1 lessons
Writing Workshop Mini Lessons: Revision, Editing, Diagnostic Middle School ELA
Writing mini-lessons are the BEST way to teach revision and editing skills! Especially when they're used in conjunction with diagnostic tools for individual needs assessment.This is a tremendously helpful resource that I've wanted (and needed) for a long time. It starts out with a brief writing diagnostic that is easily evaluated using the class recording sheet to determine students' strengths and weaknesses. This data is then used to determine which mini lessons need to be taught. This unit inc
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Paragraph-A-Day and Freewrites - Paperless Distance Learning Google Forms SET 1
☑ Do you want a way to streamline your warm-ups?☑ Include writing daily in your ELA classroom?☑ How about cut down on grading time by having all your responses in one place?☑ Need something with accommodations built in for distance learning?Daily paragraphs are the answer! This resource is a 100% digital resource that can be integrated with Google Classroom, class blogs, Chromebooks, Macs, and/or any computer with a web browser. All you need is a free Google account! I've spent a lot of time cra
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Paragraph-A-Day Digital and Distance Learning BUNDLE Sets 1 and 2
The Ron Clark Story: Expository Essay, Movie Viewing Quiz, Nonfiction Text Task
The Ron Clark Story is based on the true story of an amazing educator from North Carolina who moved to N.Y. because he heard there was a need for good teachers in Harlem. While there, he did an amazing job turning around difficult students and giving them hope for their futures. Students really enjoy this movie! The movie can even be found on YouTube. This lesson helps students delve into non-print text to determine characterization. This unit has been crafted so that each component has scaffo
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7th - 10th
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Urban Legend Informative Speech
This a fun filler speech to be given in the month of October. I have used this speech in my high school speech (oral communications) course with students ranging from sophomores to seniors. Prior to this unit, students are introduced to basic speech structure and have given at least three speeches. However, the Urban Legend Informative is given prior to learning the Informative Speech as the structure is not parallel to a true Informative Speech.
*However, this could also be adapted for classr
Grades:
7th - 12th
Direct Quote Citing Practice + Black History Month + Civil Rights Activist Essay
I had initially developed this for my students to read informational text, and practice citing quotes properly, while honoring Black History Month. It worked well, having read about 3 different significant historical African Americans. I developed it further to make a larger assessment in essay form. The essay itself is a biographical research essay where students read about 3 Civil Rights Activists of their choosing and document their accomplishments, but all centered around an opinionated, but
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6th - 9th
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Theme Park Newspaper Article (Expository Writing Assignment for Middle School)
This fun expository writing assignment supports language arts and journalism curriculum! Students brainstorm an imaginary theme park and pretend to be newspaper reporters who will be writing an article about it. There are two options for the topic of the article. Students can either write about the park’s grand opening, or they can write about a special event that is going to take place at the park. In addition to brainstorming graphic organizers, clear guidelines are included for formatting the
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Writing about a Picture - Informational and Narrative Writing Grades 6-8
This resource includes instructions and graphic organizers for both informational writing and a narrative writing project. Students will analyze an intriguing picture that features elements like a dragon and a castle. They will start by composing an informational paragraph based on the image, followed by three drafts to refine their writing. The process teaches students about important steps of the writing process. Subsequently, the same picture serves as a narrative writing prompt, with accompa
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Nelson Mandela Speech Reading & Writing Lessons
Over the course of these lessons, students will read Nelson Mandela's inaugural address, analyse the content and language, before applying their learning to a plan, and creating their own speech, before finally reviewing their work.The lessons are ideal for middle schoolers and homeschoolers. Every stage offers support and challenge, being aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy. These lessons are a great idea for Language Arts topic lessons in Black History Month.If you are using this or any of my other
Grades:
6th
Also included in:Â Writing to Argue Bundle
LESSON PLAN: Active and Passive Voice
A semi-detailed lesson plan in explaining and differentiating Active and Passive Voice. Includes interactive activities and worksheets.
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5th - 9th, Staff
Letter Writing & P.E.E. Paragraphs Lessons
Over the course of 2 persuasive writing lessons, students will develop comprehension of letter writing and P.E.E. (point-evidence-explanation) paragraphs. Students will then apply their learning to a plan, write a letter, and reflect with a view to making improvements.This lesson is ideal for middle schoolers and homeschoolers.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Writing to Argue Bundle
An Introduction to Essay Writing Lesson
Over the course of this lesson, students will read an exemplar essay, learn how to write and structure an essay, apply discourse markers, write an essay, and review it.The lesson is ideal for middle schoolers and homeschoolers. Every stage offers support and challenge, being aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy.If you are using this or any of my other products in a homeschool environment, note that there is a collaborative component that will require a buddy or parent. My ethos on learning is social bu
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Writing to Argue Bundle
Persuasive Letter Writing Part 2
This editable PowerPoint is the second lesson in a series of three lessons on the Persuasive Letter. It reviews the format of a formal letter and evaluates a second model letter.This resource covers:A model letter that explains each part of the letterHeading, inside address, greeting, body, closing, & signatureExpressing and Supporting an Opinion in a Formal LetterThe 'Call to Action' in Persuasive LettersAudience Awareness & Controversial IssuesStrategies for Strengthening an ArgumentLa
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in:Â Persuasive Letter Writing THE COMPLETE BUNDLE
Film Review - A Reading & A Writing Lesson
Over the course of 2 lessons students will develop their review writing skills. These lessons are the ideal way to finish an end of school year film, or simply practice writing pieces in the review genre. Students will learn new vocabulary, read an exemplar text, answer questions, and use the format to plan, write, and reflect on their review.This student centered lesson is aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy and is ideal for students in upper-elementary school, middle school, and homeschool. The voca
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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