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Middle school writing-essays thematic unit plan pdfs
"Dear Santa" Letter - Persuasive Writing Essay for Christmas
This is "Dear Santa - Persuasive Writing Essay" perfect writing project to do with your class during the month of December. It is common core aligned for grades 4-6 and is a great way to teach your persuasive, opinion, and argumentative writing standards. It will help teach students how to write a 5 +1 Paragraph Essay.This topic will be fun for your students and will help them be excited and about writing persuasive essays! In here you will find everything you need to help walk your students thr
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Endangered Species Informational Writing
Informational Writing Using 4 Different Text Structures:Students will choose an animal from the Endangered Species list then research.Using the handouts in this resource, students will use the sample paragraphs and write their own paragraphs. They will then use the digital template to publish their own information writing. Resource included:* Student handouts with sample paragraphs for Description, Cause & Effect, Problem/Solution, and Sequence of Events* Digital Template for the magazine ar
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3rd - 6th
PARCC Test Prep Literary Analysis Task Mermaids
This is a simulation of the Literary Analysis Section of the PARCC Test. Included are two passages, with a total of 7 (14 total) A/B type questions requiring evidence to support your answer.
2 Writing Prompts similar to practice test published by PARCC is included along with Rubrics for grades 4-6, published and available online from PARCC.
Writing Prompt 1- Address a common theme
Writing Prompt 2- Address/retell from different point of view
This is designed to be used to show students th
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Coffee Themed Informational Text Unit: Read and Writing Tasks + Cross-Curricular
Are you looking for a fun Informational Text unit that will tap into the obsession and intrigue many students have with Starbucks and the coffee universe? A perfect balance of reading, writing, and cross-curricular tasks all in one? This is just what your are looking for.
This unit contains:
• 4 articles: “The Creation and Evolution of America’s Obsession: Starbucks," “World Demand for Coffee," “A Coffee Apocalypse?," and HEALTH LINK: “Benefits of Coffee on the Human Body” (These are paired pas
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6th - 8th
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Chocolate Tank: A Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Activity
Do you love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Do you want something SO fun that your kids will be talking about it all year? Need a parent involvement activity? Then I think you will enjoy Chocolate Tank.No, your kids are not dunking you in a tank of chocolate. Although that does sound fun!! Chocolate Tank is an idea that is based on the TV show Shark Tank. Your kids are going to create their own one-of-a-kind, brand new, never before seen candy. The crazier the better! Their job is to convince
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2nd - 6th
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Writing Prompts MYSTERIES ... Tips Rubrics Checklists ... Grades 4-5-6
MYSTERY Themed Creative Writing PromptsVocabulary, Guidelines, Tips for Writing, Rubrics, Checklist for Students, Word Banks 25 prompts, photographs, elements . . . and more Grades 4-5-6 WRITING PROMPTS: for Mysteries . . . NO PREP . . . WRITING . . .FREEBIE . . . Four MYSTERY Writing Prompts in the Preview. . . FREE "Always something EXTRA" to help TEACH / REVIEW / PRACTICE skills in FUN ways.⭐ Click to follow TEACHING STUFF PLACE for updates and FREEBIES. ⭐*** Writing Prompts Buyers’ comm
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4th - 8th
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Fairy Tale Mock Trial Unit: 3 Little Pigs, Red Riding Hood, Peter and the Wolf
Project Explanation: This assignment is a quarter-long project that incorporates reading, writing, civics, critical thinking, and real world experience. Students take three beloved fairy tales and put the characters to the test. The Wolf character is put on trial to see if he is innocent or guilty in each fairy tale. Students practice and learn opinion writing in a real-life legal setting. Using fiction and non-fiction text, close reading and annotating skills students set up their own essa
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3rd - 6th
Identity Personal Narrative and Mandala Bundle
Students will write a narrative essay about their identity by reflecting and analyzing who they were, who they are, and who they want to become. After, they will use the Identity Symbolism Mandala to create and explain different symbols for each section of their life that they wrote about in their essay. This establishes a visual pairing with the essay and will deepen their understanding of both narrative writing best practices and symbolism. These two assignments were originally designed to wor
Grades:
6th - 12th
Who is your hero? Create your own superhero! Hero unit! CCSS Aligned!
How is heroism portrayed in fiction and nonfiction? Can heroism be conveyed in words?
This is a SUPER fun unit based on heroes. This 18-page packet contains a multitude of activities for studying superheroes, creating your own superhero, and understanding everyday heroes.
Included is an overview of ideas for the unit, activities, resources, links, a checklist, a close reading activity, a rubric to assess opinion writing, a bulletin board possibility, and MUCH more!
This is SURE to be your s
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Persuasive Writing for Upper Elementary
Your students will learn all about persuasive writing through this engaging and relatable writing project!Students will do research all about their own school and then find one thing that they believe would make their school an even better place. Writers will engage in research, interviews, and note-taking before selecting an idea to write about. Their work will culminate by either writing an essay or a friendly letter, explaining the change they'd like to see happen.Included in this resource:
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Bundle: Monthly Writing Projects for Upper Elementary
Autobiographies & Biographies Writing Lessons for 3-5 Grade
Using This Product in Your ClassroomThis is a writing unit for the month of April and covers Common Core standards for 4h grade writing. The standard and objectives are written on each lesson. For each writing topic of persuasive, informative, and narrative writing there are 4-5 lessons. The lessons build on each other and end with a final writing project. For persuasive writing the students will write about the 3 best famous dinner guests to dine with from history and today. Informative writing
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4th - 6th
World War I Weapons & Trench Warfare Battles – WWI American History Lesson
Our World War I Weapons lesson uses nonfiction informational text PLUS engaging hands-on activities and writing assignments to teach about weapons (machine guns, tanks, and poisonous gases) used during World War I:World War I Weapons nonfiction informational text – no additional textbook neededQuestions to assess Informational Text ComprehensionJournal Entries utilizing Close Reading to summarize World War I battlesCircle Chart to Illustrate Weapons used during World War IWorld War I Weapons Ess
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4th - 8th
HOOKS: A HUGE Complete 5 Day Essay Writing ELA Unit with Lesson Plans + WS
A Complete 5-6 Day ELA Unit for Middle & High School:Hooked on Writing: Crafting Compelling Introductions ✍️Strengthen Your Essays & Captivate Your Readers from the Start!This comprehensive ELA unit provides everything you need to teach your students the art of crafting powerful introductions, aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Writing (CCSS.W.4.1, CCSS.W.5.1, etc.).What's Included:Detailed Lesson Plans (Day 1-5): Each day includes engaging activities, clear explanations,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Upper Grades Daily Christmas Read Alouds - Analyzing Christmas Through History
Are you trying to incorporate a jolly celebration of literature during the month of December, but your upper elementary/middle school students have already heard The Polar Express and How the Grinch Stole Christmas a million times?? Then this unit is for you!This unit integrates social studies from 1890s through the 1920s. It includes interactive read alouds, reading activities, and reading response/TDA questions for SIX different upper level picture books as well as culminating reading response
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4th - 6th
Holes | Advanced Novel Study
This is an in-depth novel study of Louis Sachar’s Holes in which students will delve into literary elements of the book, analyze various topics and themes, write arguments and opinions, conduct research and more! Sections of this 112 page study include:– Summary– Metaphors and Similes– Irony– Imagery– Fairy Tale Elements– Literary ElementsLesson Plans– About the Author– Key Aspects– Part 1 (Chapters 1-9)– Part 2 (Chapters 10-20)– Part 3 (Chapters 21-30)– Part 4 (Chapters 31-40)– Part 5 (Chapter
Grades:
6th - 12th
NARRATIVE WRITING guided lesson inspired by Harold Purple Crayon 3rd - 6th grade
A comprehensive and engaging lesson plan for personal narrative writing. Inspired by popular literature and created for Fourth, Fifth and Sixth grade learners and Middle School ELA. Use the the time-honoured classic picture book by Crockett Johnson called 'Harold and the Purple Crayon,' as the provocation for this Narrative writing unit.Students explore concepts in story telling and character building, resolving problems / conflicts and the consequences of those resolutions, while using powerful
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Hunt for the Wilderpeople Film Study Booklet
Hunt for the Wilderpeople Film Study Booklet. Questions can easily be altered to suit different learning abilities. Please rate and review.
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8th - 11th
Suspense Unit: Comparing, Contrasting, and Analyzing Suspenseful Stories
This is a unit built around the story of "The Tell-Tale Heart," by Edgar Allan Poe, and "The Hitchhiker," by Lucille Fletcher. This story is laid out to be presented in a wonderful and engaging way that is certain to capture the attention of ALL students in your class.
Students will first read the story of "The Tell-Tale Heart" (link to audio version available so students can read along) where the teacher will lead an engaging discussion (Discussion Guide Included). This amazingly fun and cree
Grades:
6th - 8th
DIGITAL WRITING PORTFOLIO INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK: ARGUMENT, INFORMATIVE, & MORE
SHARE, COLLABORATE, AND GRADE WITH ELA WRITING DIGITAL PORTFOLIO! Elevate your writing instruction with this innovative Digital Writing Portfolio, designed specifically for the modern classroom. This dynamic resource empowers students to compile and showcase their writing tasks in a user-friendly digital format, fostering both creativity and organization.ALSO CHECK OUT THE FULL YEAR WRITING BUNDLE! This bundle has EVERYTHING you need for an engaging year of writing! Pairs perfectly with this dig
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6th - 9th
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Biography Research Project
HUGE MULTI-SKILL BIOGRAPHY UNIT!!
This resource is a high-interest unit that allows students the opportunity to really focus and research on one biography individual.
Students will start by reading one of the "Who Was?" books, on a person of their choosing.
After they will take part in the following tasks:
- Letter Writing
-Persuasive Writing
-Cause and Effect Essay
-Order and Sequence
-Description
-Interview
-Speech
-Narrative
-Wordle
-5 Paragraph Expository Essay
-Bibliography/Works Cit
Grades:
3rd - 9th
FALL WRITING ACTIVITIES - Opinion, Narrative, Fiction, & Informational {3rd-7th}
Creative Fall Writing ActivitiesAre you looking for a fun, spooky, and engaging fall writing activity? This Fall Writing Activity resource includes 25 writing prompts in 4 core writing domains - Creative/Fiction Writing, Personal Narrative Writing, Argumentative or Opinion Writing, and Informational Writing. This resource includes GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS for each prompt and TEMPLATE for writing! This resource also allows for voice and choice within writing time, allowing students to engage in writing
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Mona Lisa Smile - Film Study w/ Answer Key
I taught this as a precursor to The Help by Kathryn Stockett, but this assignment can be taught with any novel associated with women's gender roles and expectations in the 1940's - 1950's - early 1960's.
The goal of this assignment is for students to understand the social expectations of women during the 40's, 50's and early 60's.
My students were also facing the difficult task of answering Common Core/ELA-style writing questions, while struggling with reading below grade-level. This assignm
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8th - 12th
Graphic Novel Writing Project - Example, Graphic Organizer and Template
Writing a graphic novel is a fun and interesting project for your students. This provides them with the opportunity to write about a story idea that interests them, but in graphic novel form. When they are done they can share it with their peers! This product includes information to share with your students about what a graphic novel is, why do we write a graphic novel, rules to follow when writing a graphic novel, the parts of a graphic novel that are necessary to include along with examples. T
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2nd - 10th, Staff
Descriptive Writing Unit: Setting
This unit includes writing both a descriptive paragraph and a descriptive essay about a place. The packet includes all you need to help you teach the descriptive writing process by focusing on setting:
- Descriptive Place Paragraph Example
-Pre-writing Graphic Organizers for Paragraph and for Essay
-Descriptive Place Essay Example
-Revising and Editing Instructions
-Peer Review Form for Paragraph
-3 Page Peer Review Form for Essay
-Writing Paper for First Drafts and Final Drafts
Thank you so
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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