Minimally Middle ELA Teaching Resources

Tracing & Evaluating Argument Practice (Fast Food Text)

By Minimally Middle ELA

Use this product after teaching students how to trace and evaluate arguments as a way to practice this skill. In the first part of the practice, students will work individually to color code the different parts of an argument. In the second part,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.7.8

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Tracing & Evaluating Arguments Lesson & Notes

By Minimally Middle ELA

In this product students will learn how to trace & evaluate arguments. Included in this product is a Google slideshow defining the argument terms and the steps to trace & evaluate arguments. There is also a Google Slideshow for students

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.7.8

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Elements of Drama Lesson & Notes Brochure

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used at the start of a unit of drama. The slides go over the different elements of drama. Students can follow along and take notes during the presentation using the fill-in-the-blank notes brochure. There is a copy of

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.3

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Elements of a Narrative Lesson & Notes Booklet

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be an introduction or refresher on the elements of a narrative terms such as plot, character, setting, conflict, etc. This resource does not go into depth on each element. I have used this resource to start off a unit on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.6

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Tracing & Evaluating Arguments Practice (School Uniforms Text)

By Minimally Middle ELA

Use this product after teaching students how to trace and evaluate arguments as a way to practice this skill. In the first part of the practice, students will work individually to color code the different parts of an argument. In the second part,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.7.8

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Finding Your Everest Argument Paragraph & Project

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used after learning about the parts of an argument and reading about Jordan Romero, a kid who climbed Mt. Everest. Students will write an argument paragraph on whether or not parents can go too far in supporting their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.6, W.7.7

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"Rogue Wave" Analysis Packet

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used while reading the short story "Rogue Wave" by Theodore Taylor. With this packet, students will analyze various elements of the story: vocabulary, plot, figurative language, characterization, and theme. The packet

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.3, RL.7.4

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STEAL Characterization Notes Page & Practice

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be given to students as a notes page to keep in a notebook, binder, or folder. The notes page breaks down what characterization is, the two types: direct & indirect, and the STEAL acronym that students can use to help

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.3

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Quoting, Paraphrasing, & Summarizing Lesson & Notes Booklet

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to teach students how to quote, paraphrase, & summarize texts to include in their writing. A slideshow is linked in the pdf to be used with the booklet notes. There are two versions of the booklet: the first is filled in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.8

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"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" Analysis Packet

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used after students have read the text “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street”. This packet will guide students in the process of analyzing the text to help aid their understanding and begin digging deeper. This packet

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.7.5

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Tracing & Evaluating Arguments Practice (Recycling Text)

By Minimally Middle ELA

Use this product after teaching students how to trace and evaluate arguments as a way to practice this skill. In the first part of the practice, students will work individually to color code the different parts of an argument. In the second part,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.7.8

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"Sorry, Wrong Number" Analysis Packet

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used after students have read the text “Sorry, Wrong Number”. This packet will guide students in the process of analyzing the text to help aid their understanding and begin digging deeper. This packet covers plot,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.3, RL.7.5

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Holiday Activity: Making Inferences & Coloring Page

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used before winter break. Students will look at the picture on the first page and make inferences about it. On the back, they will write their inferences and explain how they came to that conclusion. Next, they will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.1, W.7.1b

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Holiday Activity: Design a Christmas Tree

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used before winter break. Students will choose a theme for their tree, design their tree following that theme, and explain three of their design elements on the back. This activity is a fun way for students to think

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.7.4

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Informational Writing: Mini-Magazine

By Minimally Middle ELA

This resource is designed to be used after students have learned about the informational text structures and features. Students will be tasked with creating their own mini-magazines on a topic of their choosing incorporating the various text

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.7.2, W.7.2a, W.7.2b, W.7.2c, W.7.2d, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.6, W.7.7, W.7.8

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Spring Break Activity: My Dream Spring Break Narrative

By Minimally Middle ELA

In this activity, students will research a place they would love to visit during Spring Break. On the front, they will answer questions about their place and create a packing list and itinerary. On the back, they will imagine that they went on their

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.7.3, W.7.3a, W.7.3b, W.7.3c, W.7.3d

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SMILE Poetry Analysis

By Minimally Middle ELA

This resource is designed to be used with any poem of your choosing. Students will analyze the poem using the SMILE acronym to look at structure, meaning, imagery, language, and effect of the poem. Since this resource is not specific to a particular

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

RL.7.4, RL.7.5

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Abby Sunderland Argument Paragraph & Project

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used after learning about the parts of an argument and reading about Abby Sunderland and her sailing journey at the age of 16. Students will write an argument paragraph on whether or not her parents should have allowed

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Activities

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.6, W.7.7

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Dialogue Notes Page & Practice

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used after teaching students about the rules and format of dialogue. The dialogue notes page can be given to students as a reference to keep in their folders or notebooks. The Identifying & Analyzing Dialogue

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

W.7.3b

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Text Features & Structures: Lesson & Notes Booklet

By Minimally Middle ELA

This product is designed to be used at the start of a unit on informational texts. The lesson introduces or refreshes students on the various text features and structures that authors use in informational texts. This lesson can be split up into two

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

RI.7.5

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