Paired Passages with Writing Prompts - Theme: American Revolution Camp Followers

Paired Passages/Paired Texts are showing up on reading and writing assessments all over the country! This resource contains everything you need to successfully guide students through the process of using paired passages to create an essay or other type of writing.

I included multiple prompts and activities using the same two paired passages so that teachers and students will have a variety of writing choices.

Contents of this resource:

Teacher Notes

Teaching Writing with Paired Texts – A Quick Reference Guide for Teachers

Paired Passages About American Revolution Camp Followers

American Revolution Camp Followers: Who were they and why were they important?

American Revolution Camp Followers: Essential Helpers or Annoying Hindrance?

Informative Essay Materials

Informative Essay Organizer

Informative Essay Writing Sheets

Informative Essay Mentor Text

Rubrics – 1.0-4.0 scale and A-D scale

Opinion Essay Materials

Opinion Essay Organizer

Opinion Essay Writing Sheets

Opinion Essay Mentor Text

Rubrics – 1.0-4.0 scale and A-D scale

American Revolution Camp Followers Letter of Appreciation

Letter Organizer

Writing Sheets

Mentor Text

Grading Sheet

Historical Fiction Story

Story Organizer

Writing Sheets

Mentor Text

Rubrics – 1.0-4.0 scale and A-D scale

Create a Monument to Honor American Revolution Camp Followers

Step-by-Step Assignment Sheet

Sketch Page

Example Sketch and Mentor Text

Grading Sheet

American Revolution Camp Followers Writing Choice Board (optional)

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