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Critical thinking Common Core RST.6-8.2 tools for common cores
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Expository Informative Explanatory Writing Unit Editable CCSS Distance Learning
This writing unit focuses on explanatory and informative (expository) writing and is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. It has also been recently updated to include Google Drive / Google Classroom editable handouts (perfect for distance learning!) and MLA 8 style handouts.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Students will learn to write informative/explanatory essays and research papers by following the step-by-step process. The zipped file in
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle
Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle (Grades 5-12) A YEAR'S WORTH of activities: over 220 Common-Core aligned interactive reading foldable activities for secondary students. You do not have to use the Common Core State Standards to utilize this bundle! This download includes the following products:Interactive Notebook Reading Literature Bundle for ANY Novel or StoryInteractive Reading Notebook for Nonfiction Informational TextsInteractive Notebook Mini Books: Bundle of
Grades:
6th - 12th
Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Writing instruction has never been easier! This download now includes ALL of my writing resources: argument and persuasive, expository (including journalism), and narrative writing. In addition, I added helpful outlines, prompts, and rubrics. The skills practiced are standards-based, aligned with the Common Core State Standards.This is a MEGA BUNDLE of the following products:*ARGUMENT*Argument Writing Mega Bundle (Includes Unit, Editable Handouts, Rubrics, AND Presentation) (This is included in
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Science Reading Task Cards
Use this set of 75 science informational text task cards with ANY type of science reading material for students in Grades 6 - 12. Simply choose the cards you want to use with any science article, reading, current event, lab handout, or passage from the text. Teaching students how to "read science" may be one of the most important lessons you teach in your science class.In today’s world, student’s must be able to read, comprehend, and analyze science informational reading passages!Students must
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Interactive Reading Notebook Nonfiction Activities Common Core Aligned
105 Common Core-aligned interactive nonfiction reading notebook foldable activities for secondary students (grades 6-12). These can be used with ANY nonfiction text (passages not included). This IS included in my Interactive Reading Notebook Mega Bundle. Students will practice numerous skills, including: making inferences (inferring); summarizing the text; determining the central ideas; analyzing primary and secondary sources; analyzing the development of ideas; analyzing the relationship betwee
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in: Interactive Reading Notebook Fiction and Nonfiction Mega Bundle
Science Graphic Organizers
Use this set of 23 printable or digital science graphic organizers with any type of science informational text. These tools provide the student with a clear and concise reading goal. By first reading the questions on the document, the student is provided with a guide or map as they read the informational text passage. These graphic organizers help the student to know what to look for as they are reading. These reading guides provide a fantastic way to reinforce lessons, review difficult concepts
Grades:
6th - 12th
Reading Science & Technical Subjects Graphic Organizers 6-12
Common Core Reading Science & Technical Subjects Graphic Organizers for Grades 6-12 *UPDATED* Now includes a DIGITAL Google Slides copy for distance or remote learning!This IS included in the following bundles: • Common Core Bundle for Grades 6, 7, 8• Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12Do you need to implement the Common Core Standards into your curriculum? These graphic organizers are written for each individual standard for Reading in Science and Technical Subjects (RST) grades 6-8, 9-10,
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Common Core Bundle Grades 6 to 8 Science and Technical Subjects
The Common Core Bundle for Grades 6-8Science and Technical SubjectsAlmost all states have adopted the Common Core Standards, and we teachers are expected to implement these standards into our classrooms. For science teachers, this means that we must provide instruction in the reading of informational text as well as the CCSS standards for the Science and Technical Subjects.The Bundle Includes the following. Click these links to see previews of these products.1. Common Core Task Cards for ANY
Grades:
6th - 8th
Textbook Reading Graphic Organizer
This printable can be used for a variety of non-fiction texts to teach and reinforce reading strategies as students work through a textbook section or other non-fiction reading. It includes a section for before reading, during reading, after reading, new vocabulary, and even scaffolds students to look at text features such as maps, charts, and graphics.A great scaffolding tool to meet the CCCS on reading informational text (CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI). and CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.2 Determine the c
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Classroom Organization Bundle
NYS Science Standards "I Can Statements"- MS - Gr. 6 - 8 -Connected with NYSNGLS
Grades 6 -8 - New York State Science Learning Standards "I Can Statements"Updated 2023Connected to the New York State Next Generation ELA and Math Learning Standards.These Standards were adopted by NYS in 2016 and rolled out beginning in 2017, with implementation Pre-K through Grade 8 in 2019. As of 2023 these Standards have been updated.Middle School Science - I Can StatementsGrades 6 – 8Units Include:Structure and Properties of Matter (green) – 40 I Can StatementsChemical Reactions (black) – 1
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NYS Next Generation Learning Standards-I Can Statements Grade 8 ELA/Math Bundle
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards ELA/Math Grade 8 “I Can Statements” Bundle141 – ELA “I Can Statements” including:Standards for History/Social Studies, Sciences, and Technical Subjects( Grades 6-8)77 - Math "I Can Statements"These “I Can Statements” come from the revised New York State Learning Standards, now called The Next Generation Learning Standards.These revised standards can be found at http://www.nysed.gov/aimhighnyWhile many of the standards are the same as before, the
Grades:
8th
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The Internet No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, Cyber Criminal Activity
This lesson introduces students to how the internet works and how it is used to transfer information. This also goes over the great important of staying safe online by not giving out your personal information and staying on secure sites. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school.
Key Terms include:
- computer network
- internet
- LAN
- WAN
- World Wide Web
- Viruses
- Social Media
All the documents can be found within the zip file. The Cyber Criminal Activity works the
Grades:
5th - 10th, Higher Education
The Outer Planets No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Pluto Debate
This lesson goes over how our gas giant planets were discovered, our estimates of how many moons each has, and unique features of each planet. The ending of this lesson explains how our once ninth planet Pluto is now categorized as a dwarf planet. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include
- Gas Giants
- Jupiter's Great Red Spot
- Saturn's Rin
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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NYS Next Generation Learning Standards-I Can Statements Grade 6 ELA/Math Bundle
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards ELA/Math Grade 6 “I Can Statements” BundleRevised January 2024New York State Next Generation Learning Standards ELA Grade 6 “I Can Statements”143 – ELA “I Can Statements” including:**Standards for History/Social Studies, Sciences, and Technical Subjects( Grades 6-8)6L1 - All Core Standards Grades 6 to 86L2 – All Core Standards Grades 6 to 8116 - Math "I Can Statements"These “I Can Statements” come from the revised New York State Learning Standard
Grades:
6th
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Daily Mind Builders: Language Arts - Quick, Fun Brain Energizers for Grades 5+
A 37-page printable PDF ebook for grades 5 and up to wake up sleeping brains with fun daily doses of critical thinking! This book is comprised of intriguing ELA-themed activity pages to wake up sleepy brains for the day's lessons. Each activity page takes about 5-15-minutes to solve and develops the most important reading comprehension skill found on all standardized reading tests. Synthesizing disparate information and using the result to produce a reasonable conclusion is an essential skill as
Grades:
5th - 12th
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NYS Next Generation "I Can Statements" - Grade 8 - ELA/Math Planbook List Bundle
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards Grade - 8 ELA & Math Plan Book BundleRevised January 2024No frills list of "I Can Statements" Grade - 8 ELA & MathThese are the same " I Can Statements" which are in my "I Can Statement" Posters.Print and add to your Plan Book or resource binder.141 – ELA “I Can Statements” including:Standards for History/Social Studies, Sciences, and Technical Subjects( Grades 6-8)Math Grade - 8 - “I Can Statements”77 - Math I Can Statements.These “I Can
Grades:
8th
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{EDITABLE} Lesson Plan: How to make Mind Maps
QR code is included and linked to a video with an overview of the lesson.
If you would like to teach how to create Mind Maps, but have no time to put a lesson together, than this I lesson plan is for you.
This product contains Lesson Plan with directions for the teacher, a sample of student-generated map, QR code with the lesson overview, copy of a possible mind map created during the lesson.
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff, Not Grade Specific
Psychology: Daydreaming ~ Critical Thinking Informational Article Analysis
This is a polished, graphic, new, single page 2013 PDF for critical thinking analysis of a 2009 Psychology Today article on the function(s) of daydreaming in our lives, its benefits, and much more! These questions could be addressed individually by students, in small collaborative groups, or as a whole group Q and A discussion to inspire problem-solving and critical thinking on a timely, hot topic in contemporary Psych/consciousness studies.
I have found this to be a highly thought-provoking an
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NYS Next Generation "I Can Statements" - Grade 8 - ELA - Planbook List
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards - Grade 8 - ELA Plan bookRevised January 2024No frills list of "I Can Statements" Grade 8 - ELA141 – ELA “I Can Statements” including:**Standards for History/Social Studies, Sciences, and Technical Subjects( Grades 6-8)6L1 - All Core Standards Grades 6 to 86L2 – All Core Standards Grades 6 to 8These are the same " I Can Statements" which are in my "I Can Statement" Posters.Print and add to your plan book or resource binder.New York State Next Gen
Grades:
8th
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Forensics in the Classroom: A Unit for Middle Schools
This printable unit includes Teacher notes, printable Information cards for centers, and printable student sheets so they can build a Case File as the work. Also included is a complete shopping list for materials, as well as supplementary activities to take forensics into your language and drama curriculum. Students will use inquiry skills to explore real forensic techniques, working collaboratively to solve a fictional crime.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NYS Next Generation Learning Standards-I Can Statements Grade 7 ELA/Math Bundle
New York State Next Generation Learning Standards ELA/Math Grade 7 “I Can Statements” Bundle144 – ELA “I Can Statements” including:Standards for History/Social Studies, Sciences, and Technical Subjects( Grades 6-8)68 - Math "I Can Statements"These “I Can Statements” come from the revised New York State Learning Standards, now called The Next Generation Learning Standards.These revised standards can be found at http://www.nysed.gov/aimhighnyWhile many of the standards are the same as before, the
Grades:
7th
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Exploring Earth's Roar: Volcanic Lessons in Digital Discourse
Embark on an educational journey with Exploring Earth's Roar: Volcanic Lessons in Digital Discourse designed to transform your middle school classroom into an immersive volcano exploration center. Ignite your students' curiosity and unleash their creativity with a comprehensive package that seamlessly integrates science, storytelling, public speaking, active listening, digital literacy, and artistry.Here's what's in the Zip folder...Venturing into Volcanoes - Earth's Explosive Wonders: An excerp
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Flight of Knowledge - A Digital Odyssey of Discovery and Learning
Embark on an educational odyssey with "Flight of Knowledge - A Digital Odyssey of Discovery and Learning."Designed to captivate middle school students and invigorate your teaching experience. These lessons are not just a curriculum; they're an invitation to unlock the extraordinary potential within your classroom.Engaging lessons on digital literacy, public speaking, active listening, and creative writing — all taught through the lens of fascinating "fun facts" that students will love.Here's wha
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Solar Oven Project! Critical Thinking Project Using Design Cycle!
This is a science project that I created for my 7th grade IB Science class and students absolutely LOVE it! It is typically one of their favorite memories of the year and it allows to them to use their creative and innovative skills to solve a real-world problem with peers. This item comes with a powerpoint to present background information on the real-world problem, a teacher's guide with information on a resources, timeline, assessment, and helpful pointers, as well as a 6 page student packet
Grades:
4th - 10th
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