8th grade Halloween english language arts unit plans

The Outsiders Unit Plan - S.E. Hinton Novel Study Reading Unit

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The Outsiders Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. With more than 250 pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, video journals, and interactive class activities. What Teachers Are Saying About The Outsiders Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I usually never leave feedback from my purchases, and I purchase a lot. And when I do

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading

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Poetry Analysis Unit: Analyzing 5 Poems - Poetry Lessons (Google Compatible)

Created by

Brain Waves Instruction

Teaching poetry reading and analysis doesn't have to be intimidating or overwhelming. This poetry unit makes interpreting and analyzing poetry very accessible! In this CCSS-aligned poetry unit students will closely read five poems from diverse authors. Each poem is accompanied by four analysis tasks. After each reading, students dive deeper into the interpretation and analysis of the poem. Then, based on the work that students have done while reading and responding to the poem, they will c

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Handouts, Lesson

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Also included in: Poetry Reading, Writing, and Analyzing - BUNDLE!

Ethos, Pathos, Logos - Rhetorical Appeals Analysis and Persuasive Language Unit

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The Daring English Teacher

Make teaching ethos, pathos, and logos fun and engaging with this rhetorical appeals unit! This comprehensive rhetorical appeals unit includes everything you need to teach your middle and high school students about the different, effective persuasive and argumentative writing strategies, including ethos, pathos, and logos. ⭐️ 2023 UPDATE: Now includes PRINT AND DIGITAL! Teach your students about rhetorical appeals using the engaging and interactive multi-day instructional slide. Students follow

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

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Also included in: Argumentative Writing Unit - Grades 7-10 - Teaching Argument Essay Writing

The Giver Unit Plan - Lois Lowry Novel Study Reading Unit

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The Giver Unit Plan includes everything you need to teach The Giver by Lois Lowry. With more than 340 pages and slides of content, there will be absolutely no prep required. This novel unit includes eye-catching presentation slides, print-ready assignments, questions, vocabulary, quizzes, and interactive class activities.What Teachers Are Saying About The Giver Unit Plan:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This unit plan for The Giver is worth every penny I spent on it! We just did the activity on sharing feelings and t

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.3

, RL.7.10

, RL.8.1

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Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math

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Teaching With a Mountain View

HUGE Titanic bundle of Titanic reading comprehension resources, activities, PowerPoint, and SO much more! Your students will love the Titanic even more after diving into their study of the ship using these resources! Cover the basics and the more unique aspects of the Titanic with these literacy, math, and social studies connections.These Titanic activities cover everything from the construction of the Titanic to the discovery of the ship on the bottom of the Atlantic. Unique aspects, such as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies - History

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans

How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners Unit - MLA - Middle and High School

Created by

Selena Smith

Looking for an effective way to teach the research paper from start to finish without pulling your hair out? I get it! Research papers are multi-step and exhausting for both students and teachers. This unit for those of us who need an easier, more comprehensive way to teach the research paper without all the anxiety. This unit teaches the basics of writing a research paper for beginners as students learn to do the following:❤️ Evaluate Sources❤️ Collect useful information❤️ Incorporate quotes, p

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Research, Unit Plans, Activities

Also included in: How to Write a Research Paper for Beginners APA & MLA Bundle - Middle & High

Elements of Poetry Unit for Middle School Students Bundle

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Mrs Nelson Teaches

Why do we often submit our students to long, dull, (dare I say, torturous) poetry units that they hate? Why not make poetry as fun and exciting as it has the potential to be?This unit does just that! Inside this .pdf file, you will find 10 elements of poetry lesson plans and activities plus a pre and post-test. Each lesson comes with everything you need (from links to engaging Google Slides Presentations to note sheets to assignments to answer keys and rubrics) to make your class's poetry study

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

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, RL.6.10

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Argumentative Essay Middle School - Argument Writing (Standards-Aligned)

Created by

Joy Sexton

Argumentative Essay Writing will be a breeze with this step-by-step resource designed to lead your students with models and supports through the entire process. Easy-to-follow writing templates guide students in drafting all five paragraphs! Includes a sample essay to motivate student writers and model strong writing. Standards-aligned.Note: Amended pages are included for teachers who do not wish to include the counterclaim.From teachers who have used this resource:-- "PERFECT! Using with 6th

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Unit Plans, Assessment

CCSS:

W.6.1

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Also included in: Argumentative Writing, Narrative Writing, & Informational Writing BUNDLE (Print)

Of Mice and Men Unit Plan, OMM Bundle of Lessons, John Steinbeck, CCSS

Created by

Laura Randazzo

Enjoy this bundle of thoughtful materials designed to take your students through four weeks of lessons covering John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Of Mice and Men. Everything you’ll need is here – just add a class set of novels and you’re good to go.This Of Mice and Men bundle includes:• A day-by-day calendar to follow with helpful details and nightly homework assignments (read this file first when you open the bundle) • An extended metaphor activity that helps familiarize students with John Steinb

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Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

CCSS:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Short Stories

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Narrative Writing Unit: Grades 7-12

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Cult of Pedagogy

This unit will take you and your students through the process of planning, drafting, revising, and polishing a narrative piece. These resources will work for personal narratives or fictional short stories, because the skills needed for both forms are the same.The first few days are structured, whole-class lessons. After that, the class moves into a series of writer’s workshop days as students complete mini-lessons and work on developing their own stories.NEW REMOTE TEACHING SUPPLEMENT: If you ar

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature

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Lord of the Flies Unit Plan: Fun Activities, Editable Lesson Plans, Mask, Test

Created by

Building Book Love

Lord of the Flies by William Golding offers unique insight into human nature, the dangers of unchecked power, and the consequences of a failing society. With this Lord of the Flies Unit Plan, you’ll be able to dig deep into these dark themes while preparing students for a more hopeful future. From Steven King to Suzanne Collins, Lord of the Flies has inspired readers through the ages to explore the ugliness of human nature within the safe pages of a book. In turn, readers use these lessons and i

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Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: British Literature Bundle: 12th Grade Brit Lit Unit Plans, Lesson Pacing Guides

Narrative Writing Unit - Personal Narrative- Google Classroom Distance Learning

Created by

Brain Waves Instruction

In this detailed, CCSS-aligned, 10-day unit, students will learn about narrative writing and actively participate in the writing process. Students will write personal narratives about an interesting experience that taught them a lesson. In their personal narratives, students will include key elements of narrative writing: ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency and conventions. Through the study of a mentor text, pre-writing activities, draft guidelines, revision mini-lesso

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Handouts

CCSS:

W.5.3

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, W.6.3

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Also included in: Narrative Writing, Poetry Writing, and Fable Writing Units (Google Compatible)

Paraphrasing, Quoting, & Summarizing: Informative Writing Skills PRINT + DIGITAL

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The Daring English Teacher

Help your students improve their writing by focusing on three key skills: paraphrasing, quoting, and summarizing. This unit teaches students how to improve their writing skills by focusing on learning how to paraphrase, quote, and summarize text in their own writing! By learning the crucial skill of paraphrasing, quoting, and summarizing, students will improve their writing drastically!In this informational writing mini-unit, your students will learn the differences between paraphrasing, quoting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2

, CCRA.W.8

Also included in: Research Paper Writing Unit - Lessons, PowerPoint, Handouts, Research Bundle

Romeo and Juliet, Complete R&J Unit Plan for Shakespeare's Play, CCSS

Created by

Laura Randazzo

Looking for a fresh approach to pull your students into Romeo and Juliet? William Shakespeare’s timeless tale of tragic love will enthrall your students when you use this collection of five weeks of lesson materials designed to challenge and entertain advanced middle school students and high school freshmen/sophomores.This Romeo & Juliet unit is one of my favorites of the year. I’ve used it successfully with eighth graders and both regular and honors freshmen.This bundle includes:• A day-by-

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Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

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Poetry Music Activities - Song Lyrics Assignments and Presentations Bundle

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English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

This poetry music activities, assignments, and presentations bundle will engage all your students in poetry analysis using song lyrics! Students will love this modern bundle of music-inspired poetry resources. Included are eye-catching presentations, poetry song lyrics assignments and projects, engaging activities, ready-to-print worksheets, and much more! By purchasing this bundle, you are saving more than 30% compared to purchasing these items separately! Included in this poetry music activiti

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

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The Outsiders: Growing Unit Bundle - Buy now & save later - Engaging Activities

Created by

Write on with Miss G

Engage your students while reading The Outsiders with this in-progress growing bundle of resources, activities, and lesson plans! This will eventually grow to include resources for pre-reading, EVERY chapter, and post-reading, but check out included products below for an update on what it currently features.When you purchase this growing bundle, you will receive ALL future updates FOR FREE!

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Esperanza Rising FULL NOVEL UNIT | Bundled

Created by

Class with Sass

The Best Cross-Curricular & Engaging Novel Unit Out There*Distance-Learning, Print + Digital, Google Apps, Research-Based Strategies**COMMON CORE ALIGNED This bundled teaching unit covers the whole novel, Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, from start to finish with powerful literary analysis and comprehension tools that will engage your students, teach key standards, and ignite learning in your classroom. Empower your students to access higher-level thinking skills and explore a pivotal tim

Subjects:

Martina Cahill - The Hungry Teacher

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

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Middle School Narrative Essays Writing Unit Activities 6th 7th 8th Grade Essays

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This narrative writing unit includes three weeks of middle school narrative essay writing lesson plans for teaching your sixth, seventh, and eighth grade ELA students how to write narrative essays. The mentor texts Ghost, Freak the Mighty, and The Outsiders are used as examples for each lesson. The lessons teach all the elements of narrative writing through the use of mentor texts you and students will love using, leading them to write their narratives. Each lesson is broken down step-by-step fo

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

The Daring English Teacher

CCSS:

W.6.3

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Also included in: Middle School Writing Units Argumentative Research Literary Analysis Narrative

Lord of the Flies Teaching Unit - Comprehension, Activities, Quizzes, and More!

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Engage your students in a hands-on, in-depth, and exciting Lord of the Flies novel study! This Lord of the Flies novel study includes reading and analysis activities, vocabulary, writing prompts, graphic organizers, and more! This Lord of the Flies teaching unit includes a five-week pacing guide and engaging activities and assignments to make sure your students understand William Golding's novel! Your students will love this Lord of the Flies unit because it is designed with engagement and unde

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Unit Plans

Night by Elie Wiesel Unit Plan With 3 Weeks of Lesson Plans, Activities & More!

Created by

Love and Let Lit

This complete Night Unit Plan and literature guide has everything needed to teach Elie Wiesel's famous memoir. My best resources for Night are bundled together in a novel study and connected with lesson plans, a reading guide, engaging activities, a reflective essay, and so much more. The first two weeks are spent in an in-depth study of the literature and the third week is spent writing a reflective essay. Includes PDF to print and writeable Google Slides. DETAILS: ⭐ 15 Detailed Lesson Plans &a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Elements of Poetry Unit Middle School - Poetry Analysis Mini-Lessons

Created by

Hey Natayle

Ease into your Elements of Poetry unit this year with these 8 comprehensive poetry analysis mini-lessons, created to simplify and engage. Each lesson focuses on the different poetry elements and is packed with PowerPoints, graphic organizers, and fun poetry analysis worksheets. This middle school poetry unit is guaranteed to make poetry digestible for both you & your students!✔ Check out the preview and take a closer look! This comprehensive approach to teaching the elements of poetry helps

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

RL.5.2

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Email Etiquette Lesson Bundle Digital & Print - How to Email a Teacher

Created by

Reading and Writing Haven

Recent global culture and climate has resulted in an increased demand for virtual communication skills. This email etiquette unit is full of engaging, relevant, and rigorous writing opportunities that provide students with skills they will need to succeed in the 21st century.With this writing unit, both teachers and students will observe quick growth and increased command of tone and professionalism.Email Etiquette Bundle Contents:EMAIL ETIQUETTE TRADITIONAL PRINT UNIT: This is the ever-popular,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

W.7.1e

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, W.7.4

, W.7.5

, W.7.10

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Essay Writing Unit - Presentations, Handouts, Graphic Organizers & Assignments

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