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Middle school informational text unit plan microsofts
Academic Vocabulary Unit: Year-long vocab program with activities & quizzes
Revolutionize the way you engage your students with vocabulary with this year-long academic vocabulary program! If you find yourself dreading, or even avoiding, including vocabulary in your middle school ELA or high school English curriculum, this vocabulary unit is for you!This academic vocabulary unit is filled with engaging vocabulary activities, and it is designed to help prepare secondary ELA students to succeed in your English class. This Academic Vocabulary Program Includes:45 weeks of de
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Rhetoric Unit Bundle– Devices, Appeals, Birmingham Jail Rhetorical Analysis Unit
Strengthen the rhetorical analysis and argumentation skills of your high school and advanced middle school students by helping them learn, identify, analyze and practice rhetorical strategies—both rhetorical appeals and rhetorical devices—AND have them apply what they’ve learned using Martin Luther King’ Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” along with a host of other historical speeches and seminal U.S. texts. This 150+ page engaging and academically rigorous rhetorical analysis bundle--now provi
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Slideshows That Don't Suck Mini Unit: Engaging, Visually Appealing Presentations
Are you tired of cringing at students' ugly font choices, plain white backgrounds, and overwhelming text? Are you bored listening to students read word-for-word off their slideshows? I was one more Comic Sans font from going crazy, so I designed this Slideshows That Don't Suck Mini-Unit to tackle the problem of boring presentations once and for all!In this mini-unit, students will examine examples of slides in a gallery walk, learn about elements of design in learning stations, and then they wil
Grades:
7th - 12th
Nonfiction Reading Unit (Common Core Aligned)
This complete package walks the students through how to read nonfiction with purpose and clarity. It includes a robust (80 Slides!) guiding power point and 5 separate formative assessments. Both the power point and the assessments are aligned to fulfill the Common Core Standards. Don't have Powerpoint? No worries, convenient .pdf versions of all slides included as well.The powerpoint guides instruction on the following teaching points:- Identifying Author's Point of View- Recognizing Author's Pu
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: The Complete Common Core Aligned Reading and Writing Bundle
Texas History - Texas Leaders BUNDLE
The no-prep unit has been completely updated for the new school year. The unit can be used in your Social Studies classroom and easily incorporated into your Reading block. There are now reading passages for each person included in the unit. These passages are great for gearing up for the STAAR test while learning about Texas history. TEKS aligned!!!What are teachers saying about this product? "These are so perfect for incorporating social studies into our ELAR block""This has made such a huge d
Grades:
4th - 7th
Seven Steps to Writing Success - Informative Writing Bundle
These resources are designed to support the Seven Steps to Writing Success program for informative writing.This bundle includes all of the resources you need to teach a successful informative writing unit. It is recommended that you would spend a minimum of 1 week on each area. The ideal order of teaching is:1. Plan for Success2. Introduction to Sizzling Starts3. Sizzling Starts (Fast Starts)4. Tightening Tension (3 lessons within this)5. Endings with Impact6. Putting It All Together7. Assessmen
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3rd - 6th
WASHINGTON STATE - History
Another great resource for students who are learning about the state of Washington. This Power Point includes information on the following topics:- The First People- Native Americans- Explorers- Settlements- Trade- Oregon Territory- Washington Territory- Transportation- Statehood- Historical Events, People and PlacesThis engaging lesson incorporates informational text, primary and secondary sources, visual information (charts, photographs, historical documents, and maps) with plenty of discussio
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Attention Washingtonians! - Washington State Bundle
US History Indigenous Peoples through Modern America Units- Lessons - Activities
This complete US History bundle includes 15 American History units from Indigenous Peoples of North America through Modern US History & includes a printable & digital version. Some components are editable so you can tweak it to your students’ needs. Audios of the reading passages, quizzes, & tests are included. This is perfect for students with read-aloud accommodations. There are currently 77 American History lessons included. When complete, it will have 85 lessons that cover all of
Grades:
7th - 11th
Titanic: Voices from the Disaster ELA Common Core Aligned Unit
Students will be completely engaged in this reading, writing, and vocabulary Common Core aligned ELA unit about the Titanic. All papers needed by the students for this unit are included. Some items are a thought-provoking anticipatory guide, a vocabulary list and complete interactive activities for all words, a generic word map form, and centers designed for extending student learning. There are high interest internet research opportunities, an easy experiment, a gradable word activity, and man
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5th - 9th
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Chasing King's Killer by James Swanson Unit Plan
This is a Unit Plan for Chasing King's Killer by James L. Swanson. It contains Standards (CCSS), Objectives, Daily Activities, Over 50 Chapter Questions, Vocabulary with Definitions, Vocabulary Frayer Models, Over 50 Multiple Choice Questions Divided by Section for Quizzes, Essay Questions, and Answer Keys.
Grades:
4th - 10th
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4th Grade Integrated Social Studies and Language Arts Curriculum Map
This resource provides you with a comprehensive outline, month by month, of how I have set up my integrated social studies and language arts 4th grade curriculum! It includes the topics pulled from Ohio’s new standards in 4th grade Social Studies, the new learning standards for 4th grade Language Arts, and provides lists of rich literature, mentor texts, reader’s theaters, and novels used to drive instruction in a connected, meaningful manner for each integrated unit. In addition, suggested re
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: 4th Grade Ohio Social Studies ESSENTIAL RESOURCE bundle!
HUGE Animal Unit: Building Background Knowledge NO PREP!
This bundle is the perfect way to BUILD BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE and address CONTENT-VOCABULARY for an animal unit. Over 6 week's work of unitsThis bundle includes:- Nonfiction Text Feature Review using Tiger facts- Animal Migration Presentation- Ecosystems: Critical Thinking Presentation-Classifying Animals Lesson (with 3 levels)- Compare Animal Traits - Habitats Presentation- Animal Body Parts (how they aid in survival) Presentation- Animal Adaptions Presentation- Habitats at Risk Presentation- Cr
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Grades:
K - 10th
If Stones Could Speak: Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge by Marc Aronson
Through this unit, students will learn that archaeologists, like detectives, work to piece together the past through investigation in the text, “If Stones Could Speak” by Marc Aronson. This common core aligned packet emphasizes specific skills that are targeted in each chapter. Through this packet, students are exposed to diverse perspectives and challenge them to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions about history. Students will learn to analyze how claims support the main idea and h
Grades:
5th - 8th
PERSUASIVE UNIT - Social Media Theme
This engaging 4-week unit plan for reading and writing persuasive text uses reading workshop and writing workshop to explore the theme of social media and popular culture in today's society. It includes:15 detailed lesson plans, printables and graphic organizers, andlinks to all articles, poetry, images, Infographics and videos.Lesson Overview:Smartphones, Tablets Causing Mental Health Issues in Kids as Young as Two and Screen Time Might Not Be as Toxic for Kids as You Think (2 Opposing Articles
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: BUNDLE of 6 UNITS - Saskatchewan English Language Arts 8 - Semester #1
Pre-AP English: Intro to Rhetorical Analysis MEGA BUNDLE
This intro to rhetorical analysis MEGA BUNDLE includes the following products that are perfect for an introductory unit for Pre-AP English or any on-level ELA class embarking on this rhetorical analysis/argument. Open each preview for a closer look.1. Argument Analysis + Intro to Argument PowerPoint | Pre-AP EnglishPerfect for analyzing any argument text (essay, editorial, opinion, speech, short chapter of nonfiction, etc.), this rhetorical analysis product includes a student chart which directs
Grades:
8th - 11th
All About Native Americans (Spanish) / Todo acerca Nativos Americanos
Este material contiene una presentación con música del tipo de vida y cultura de los Nativos Americanos: vida, vivienda, ropa, comida, actividades, utensilios, adornos... 29 diapositivas con mucha INFORMACIÓN en español.Todas las imágenes reales son de internet y los dibujos de las ilustradoras Krista Wallden, Educlips y Kari Bolt Clip Art (TPT).Si te ha gustado este recurso, valóralo y así podré saber tu opinión (tu valoración será recompensada por TPT). Muchas gracias.Xxx o xxXThis material co
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PreK - 6th, Adult Education
Full Year Middle School Literacy: Non-Fiction Units
The following is a compilation of the high interest, non-fiction units I have developed and used in my classroom over the last five years. Each unit comes with a variety of readings that will provoke debate and discussion in your classroom. Each reading also has questions that allow your students to look beyond the text while working on important skills such as connecting, inferring, questioning, summarizing, and synthesizing. Combined with any fiction you introduce in your class, there is enoug
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7th - 9th
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EDITORIAL UNIT - Articles - Persuasive Writing - Indigenous - FNMI Theme
This engaging 5-Week Unit Plan for Reading and Writing Editorials and Persuasive Articles uses reading workshop and writing workshop to explore Canadian and Indidenous Issues. The unit includes:25 detailed Lesson Plans,205-slide PowerPoint Presentation,88 Printables and Graphic Organizers (including sort cards & match cards), andlinks to all editorials, articles, and videos used.Lesson Overview:Thesis (Claim) - Activities used: Student Choice Reading, Article Reading, Mini-Lesson: Thesis (Cl
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: GROWING BUNDLE OF PERSUASIVE LESSON PLANS
The Process Essay Unit Plan - Digital Learning Compatible
Supplement your year with this comprehensive unit plan to get your students engaged and confident with writing a process essay.As shown in the preview file, there is a fantastic HOOK lesson to start everyone off in the right direction. There are model essays, recommendations for speeches (Ted Talks) with supplemental worksheets to reinforce the important aspects of each lesson. It also includes a detailed overview of plagiarism, how to properly cite referenced materials, and ways to revise writi
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6th - 9th
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Reading Unit -Nonfiction texts (expository, narrative, hybrid)
This is Reading Unit of Study originally designed for 5th grade, in which I scripted out Lucy Calkins reading mini lessons meant to be used while studying nonfiction - pehaps in conjunction with nonfiction writing. There is a table of contents with links to jump to each page. Some links will connect to anchor charts and the occasional visual to display. Although originally used with 5th graders, I feel this series of lessons could easily be adapted for 4th and 6th grade as well. Many pages of th
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Reading - 4 Units - BUNDLE
Research: Twelve Easy Steps for the Middle School Student
This differentiated research unit offers 20 detailed lessons, handouts, and a step-by-step instructional Powerpoint (100 slides). Included are activities, guided instruction, models, and sources. Three research topics are offered for differentiation: endangered animals (basic), infectious diseases (intermediate), and genetic disorders (advanced). While students find these science-based topics to be fascinating, the procedural nuts and bolts of the unit will also work with any other research t
Grades:
6th - 9th
World Religions Full Unit Bundle
I completed this unit with my 6th graders, but you can certainly adjust the difficulty level of the questions as needed to suit your students' grade level and familiarity with the topic. All products are Google Drive friendly, editable, and translatable.Description: Embark on a captivating journey through the world's major religions with this comprehensive unit bundle. Designed to enrich students' understanding of diverse cultures and belief systems, this bundle features engaging resources for B
Grades:
3rd - 11th
PERSUASIVE UNIT - Environment Theme - Saskatchewan English Language Arts 7 & 8
This engaging 3-week unit plan for reading and writing persuasive text uses reading workshop and writing workshop to explore the theme of climate change. It includes:15 detailed lesson plans,PowerPoint Presentations (109 slides), 18 printables and graphic organizers, 78 task cards, and links to all articles, infographics, memes, cartoons, and videos used.Lesson Overview:How Scientists Know Earth is Warming - Activities used: student choice reading, article reading, mini-lesson: claim - thesis (p
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7th - 8th
Also included in: BUNDLE of 5 UNITS - Saskatchewan English Language Arts 7 - Semester #2
Reading For Life: Cooking and Recipes
This teaching unit focuses on teaching both information text and independent living skills. The unit is broken down into five sections.
1. Cooking Utensils and Mixing Tools
2. Measurements
3. Cooking/Baking Recipes
4. Budgeting
Each section can be taught separately as used as a stepping stone to the next section. This unit can be taught over a few weeks or several months. In my own classroom, I taught vocabulary and recipes over a few weeks and teach the development of grocery lists, bud
Grades:
5th - 12th, Adult Education
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