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7th grade writing-essays lessons for Easel Activities
Persuasive Writing Workshop Mini Lesson Activities Middle School
No planning needed! These 20 easy-to-use mini lessons have everything you need to make teaching persuasive writing a snap! In a month, your students will go from generating an idea to writing a persuasive essay.Mini lessons are a great way to get all the parts of teaching persuasive writing up and running. Bite-sized activities for students make the writing process manageable, and your students feel successful!Because the lessons are already finished and you'll have the examples you need, you'l
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6th - 8th
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Autonomous Vehicle Research Project and CER Writing for STEM, Robotics, and AI
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic! Help your students learn about new technologies and the benefits and limitations with this autonomous car research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format. Get all 4 STEM Research Projects here and save 20%!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering evidence from a video and an article. The sources introduce students
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6th - 10th
Text Dependent Opinion Writing Text Based Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer Mars
Get your students ready for state writing tests with these differentiated paired passages, mentor texts, and writing prompts that are perfect for opinion, persuasive, or argumentative essays. Both articles have been updated for 2024. One article is a first-person reflection on space flight by an author who grew up in Florida during the Space Shuttle era. The second article is informational, explaining what NASA is doing to get ready for a Mars mission. During close reading, your students pick
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Opinion or Persuasive Writing Bundle, Text Dependent Writing, Easel
Thesis Statement Mini-lesson - Argumentative Essay
These worksheets will help students understand the formula to creating a strong thesis statement for an argumentative essay. The directions are clear and simple to understand; just print and go!Here is what is included:★Worksheets (3 pages)★Answer Key Thank you so much for stopping by my store. I hope you are enjoying my products. I appreciate you providing feedback and you even earn free TPT credits every time you do!Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded.If you have a
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6th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Road Not Taken and Harlem (Dream Deferred) - Essay Writing
Guide students through close readings of two poems: "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost and "Harlem (Dream Deferred)" by Langston Hughes. Then, facilitate their understanding of the central themes and speakers’ attitudes as they construct connections between the poems. Use this activity to provide practice with a prose constructed response (short essay).This 20-page product includes the following:explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidebuilding b
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6th - 9th
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Paired Texts - We Wear the Mask and I'm Nobody! - Essay Writing Activity
Guide students through close readings of two poems: "We Wear the Mask" by pre- Harlem Renaissance poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" by Emily Dickinson. Then facilitate their understanding of the speakers’ attitudes and central themes as they construct connections between the poems. The lesson engages students with an icebreaker opening game of "Two Truths and a Lie" and culminates in a writing task that imitates the style of a standardized assessment. Additionally, this
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7th - 10th
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Text Based Evidence Writing | Essay | Rubrics| RACES | Organizers
Teach the "write" way with this text-based evidence writing guide. The step-by-step lesson guides students and teachers through 10 detailed steps that teach how to write each sentence of an evidence-based essay. Teachers and students will love the easy-to-remember strategies for writing an introduction paragraph, thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Students will also learn how to improve writing by including a hook sentence with a related effective ending. Apply the
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Text Based Evidence Writing Bundle
The Persuader! A Comic Adventure in Persuasive Writing. Activities Included!
A comic book about a serious subject like persuasive writing? And one that’s actually amusing? It can be done! Award-winning cartoonist David Rickert and award-winning author Cheryl Miller Thurston have joined forces to create an entertaining and instructive comic book that teaches the basics about persuasive writing.It features a female superhero known as “The Persuader” and her sidekick “Bud,” who swoop in to give practical help to two struggling students. The 16 page full color comic also inc
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4th - 9th
Argumentative Writing Workshop Essay and Mini Lesson Activities Grade 8
Ready-to-use and no prep! These 23 easy-to-use mini lessons have everything you need to make teaching argumentative writing a snap! In one month, your students will go from generating an idea to writing a full argumentative essay. And because you won't have to worry about the lessons, you'll have time to work with your students every step of the way!No worries that you'll miss a standard - all of the common core standards for argument writing are taught. This resource breaks the standards down
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7th - 9th
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Movie Guide made for The Emperor's New Groove (G - 2000)
This Movie Guide made for The Emperor's New Groove (G - 2000) challenges students to explore themes of personal growth, responsibility, and teamwork. Analyze the development of characters like Pacha and Yzma, and how their interactions influence Kuzco's journey from a self-centered ruler to a considerate individual. Explore elements of humor and how the film's unique narrative style enhances the storytelling.This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of the movie, see the IMDb listing here
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3rd - 7th
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STAAR Revising & Editing Practice: Umm, Spanish Rice! & The State Food of Texas
Two practice passages are included in the download; one editing and one revising. Each is followed by 10 test-like multiple choice questions. The revising passage is an argumentative essay, claiming that BBQ should replace chili as the state food of Texas.The PowerPoint transforms the lesson from just another practice test to an engaging reteach, guided practice, or review. Let your students use the answer document (included) to record their answers, then listen for a collective “YES!” as the
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5th - 7th
Jumanji Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1995)
Jumanji invites students on a magical, dangerous journey into a game of trust, fear and chance. This is a great movie to teach your students about trust among friends and inspire a whimsical imagination. Use this movie guide to create a genuine learning opportunity for your students. Discuss with your students the 11 high-level short answer and essay questions by pausing at the designated times on the movie guide. See the thumbnails for example questions. An answer key is not included as many qu
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4th - 8th
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Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading & Writing: Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom digital added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the sameFigurative Language Stories for Close Reading, Writing for Grades 6-8This is a group of four different original stories written to include nine types of figurative language! Perfect for small groups, stations, or assessment
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6th - 8th
Paired Texts - Gift of the Magi and How Do I Love Thee? - Essay Writing
This lesson with paired texts encourages students to explore themes of love through close readings of the O.Henry story “The Gift of the Magi” and Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem “How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways.” Students synthesize their understanding of the texts, consider and compare themes, and complete a prose constructed response.This 27-page resource includes the following: -explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards -anticipation guide-journal-co
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7th - 10th
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Revision and Editing Checklist for High School Essay Writing in High School
When students are finished drafting, this is a perfect essay checklist to help them revise and edit their essays. Students can use it on their own or have a partner comb through their essays. Use with multiple modes of writing. Looking for more? Check out the following writing units: ⭐ Argumentative Writing Unit⭐ Compare & Contrast Essay Unit⭐ Expository Writing Unit ⭐ Literary Analysis Essay UnitPlease contact me with questions and visit my store for additional teaching materials: Love and
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7th - 12th
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The Shack Movie Viewing Guide (PG13-2017)
The Shack does a wonderful job at asking the hard questions that many people ponder about Christianity. Use this movie guide to engage your students and increase their understanding of the big issues discussed in this film. Don't forget to download a free Book & Movie Comparison worksheet if your class has also read the 2007 novel by William Young.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 1
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Christian Movie Guide MEGA Bundle | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35%
Paired Texts - First Lesson and Those Winter Sundays - Essay Writing
Help your students practice close reading and essay writing by guiding them through two poems: “First Lesson" by Philip Booth and "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden. Then, facilitate their understanding of the speakers’ attitudes and central themes as they construct connections between the poems and practice writing literary analysis essays.This 20-page resource includes the following: explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidecontextual reading
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6th - 10th
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Revising and Editing Practice; "Chores" and "La Belle"
Patterned after released Writing STAAR, Based on 7th grade TEKS, 2 practice passages and a PowerPoint presentation are included in this download. The PowerPoint presents the 20 multiple choice test-like questions. The multiple choices are presented using animation, with the correct answer as the 5th bullet. If you want to present the PowerPoint as an assessment, simply use the enable editing to remove the correct answer bullets. The teacher’s guide/answer key includes rationale for the answe
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5th - 7th
Cesar Chavez Movie Guide | Questions | Labor | Worker's Rights (PG13 - 2014)
This Cesar Chavez Movie Guide | Questions | Labor | Worker's Rights (PG13 - 2014) covers a gripping story about the struggle for farm workers' rights in the 1960s. Explore Cesar's relationship with his son Fernando. Ask students to put themselves in the shoes of main characters and relate to them using their own experiences. Discuss the power of boycotting and how Chavez used it. Finally, think like a director and debate how the use of real footage from the 1960's affects the viewer.Check the pr
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7th - 12th
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ELA Argumentative Thesis Editable Lesson & Practice, Thesis Analysis & Revision
Provide students with an introduction lesson (or review lesson) to Argumentative Thesis Statements. The editable Google Slides lesson allows teacher to teach the lesson as-is or adapt to teacher needs. Students will be able to complete guided practice for writing thesis statements, create his/her own thesis statements. Additionally, students will view examples of thesis statements to analyze and revise. Students will be able to see and discuss characteristics of a strong thesis statement so that
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6th - 12th
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Informative Essay Outline | Guided Text-Based Informative Writing
Informative Writing, Writing Practice, Writing Process, Writing Checklist, Writing Paper, Writing Activities, Writing Center, Writing, Writing Template, Informational Writing✨ Elevate your students' essay-writing skills with this comprehensive resource, which includes task cards and an adaptable graphic organizer: Walk students through each step of crafting a well-structured informative text-dependent essay, from deconstructing the prompt to formulating a powerful thesis, constructing body para
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7th - 12th
Is Cheerleading a Sport or Not? Text Dependent Opinion Writing, Easel
These paired passages and writing prompt are perfect for opinion, persuasive, or argumentative essays. Get your students prepared for state writing tests as they debate about whether or not cheerleading qualifies as a sport. You can assign this resource either through Google Classroom using the digital overlays in Easel for TpT, or you can print out the PDFs. This resource is also available as part of my Text-Dependent Essay Bundle.This resource includes:A no-prep, editable digital option that a
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5th - 7th
Paired Texts - The Tell-Tale Heart and Sonnet 100 - Literary Analysis Essay
This rigorous lesson engages students with a classic story and poem. Students complete close readings of Edgar Allan Poe’s story “The Tell-Tale Heart” and Lord Brooke Fulke Greville’s poem “Sonnet 100.” Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings, consider and compare themes, and write a literary analysis essay. This 25-page resource includes the following:-explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual reading guides-think alou
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7th - 11th
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Geographic Features DBQ Geography (DIGITAL & PRINT)
This DBQ is a great way to meet inquiry standards for Social Studies! It includes 3 Documents (A painting with description, a map, and a photograph with description) with accompanying questions to help answer the overarching prompt: How did geographic features in Eastern North America create both challenges and opportunities for groups of people who lived there?
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4th - 8th
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