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Other (ELA) Common Core SL.7.1b resources
Discussion Stems: Talk Moves for Student-Led Conversations | Digital and Print
Ready to level up student-led discussions? Build in discussion stems with accountable talk moves. Peer to peer conversations will be richer, and students will have specific strategies for pushing their thinking.RESOURCE CONTENTS:1. 40 discussion stem accountable talk movesThe discussion stems are in secure PDF format as well as on a Google Slide™. The Google Slide™ is secure, but a blank slide with a secure background and editable textbox is included. These talk moves are arranged in two formats
Grades:
7th - 10th
Speed Debating - Introducing Argument and Reasoning
Hey, awesome educators! Looking to inject some high-energy, fast-paced fun into your classroom while teaching the fundamentals of argumentation? Look no further! "Speed Debating" is designed to get your students engaged, thinking on their feet, and mastering the art of debate— all in a single class period!What's Inside?Objective: Students will learn the basics of arguments, claims, and reasons while actively participating in mini-debates.Time Needed: 45-60 minutes.Materials: Debate topic cards,
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6th - 8th
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Conversation Starters Package on Photography
Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on photography.What's included:A list of 12 thought-provoking questions for middle school students on the subject of photographyActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and transi
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Conversation Starters Packages: Growing Bundle
Animal Farm Activity Bundle - Includes Mock Trial - Unit Plan - George Orwell
Immerse your students in the captivating world of Animal Farm by George Orwell with these FIVE resources! Encourage close reading, foster critical thinking, and spark lively discussions as students delve into the characters and events of the novel.Here are resources included in this bundle:⭐️ Animal Farm Character Trading CardsEach card features a vibrant illustration of a key character from the novel, along with essential details and quotes. Engage your students as they collect, analyze, and di
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7th - 10th
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6.SL.1-3 Socratic Seminar Class Discussions - Analyze Arguments 6th Grade CCSS
With this standards-based resource based on 6.SL.1-3, students will have the opportunity to participate in class discussions using the Socratic Seminar method. This resource includes everything you need to check for understanding, including a summative assessment with a rubric. All answer keys are also included.This resource includes both a printable and digital version that is ready for Google Classroom and other distance learning platforms.You can use this resource: To give extra practice with
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6th - 8th
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The Giver Discussion Questions for Novel Study, Writing, & Socratic Seminar
Get the most out of your discussions for The Giver novel study!This resource includes everything you need and more for chapter by chapter, in-depth Socratic Seminar discussions on this book by Lois Lowry.Structure and MethodHave all students meet and exceed standards for reading, listening, and speaking, no matter what stage of insight they are in. Literal / concrete questions appear first on each slide per chapter and scaffold up to encourage all students to exercise critical thinking skills li
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6th - 9th
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Student-Led Debate - Guides, Worksheets, & More for Each Unique Role
Through the assigned roles of debate team members, summarizers, fact-checkers, moderators, and judges, students take complete control and organize a professional and structured debate. For each role, there are unique guides, instructions, and worksheets.This resource perfectly aligns with Common Core Speaking and Listening Standards.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Debate Topic Ideas- Debate Roles- Guides and Worksheets (Team Member, Summarizer, Fact-Checker, Moderator, Judge)- Debate Reflectio
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5th - 12th
Should Certain Books Be Banned? - Debate - Reading/Speaking/Listening Activities
Get ready for a profound and highly relevant debate on the ethics of banning books. Documents are designed for students to make connections, with titles such as The Kite Runner, 13 Reasons Why, Harry Potter, and even Where's Waldo and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary mentioned!This resource perfectly covers Common Core Standard SL.8.1.A (Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material...). It includes a worksheet for students to complete independent research as well as eight
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7th - 12th
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Language Registers Interactive Lesson
Do you have students that are not using the correct language in class? Help set the tone for your class by teaching students about the 5 different language registers. Students will learn what is appropriate language to use in class in different settings. This lesson is a Pear Deck interactive lesson that can be used with the free version of Pear Deck. I created it using Google Slides and the Pear Deck add-on. It can be played off of Google Slides with the Pear Deck add-on, or from the Pear Deck
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Should Schools Only Serve Healthy Food? - Engaging Debate Preparation Packet
Students are sure to have plenty to say on this topic! Creative worksheets get students engaged in the topic before assigning each student a character to research and represent in the debate.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-Activity Questions- Eating Habits Survey- School Menu Worksheet- Debate Character Name Tags- Character Research Perparation Worksheet- Debate Sentence Structures- Debate Format- Debate Reflection Survey- Post-Activity Questions- Rubric
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6th - 10th
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Editable Discussion and Presentation Rubrics for 6th 7th 8th Speaking Listening
These middle school editable speaking and listening rubrics for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade were created to assess students' discussions, group work, presentations, collaboration, and socratic seminar discussions based on the common core speaking and listening standards.Download the preview to see all the rubrics that are included and how they are created and organized.The rubrics are 100% editable.
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6th - 8th
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S.L.A.N.T Active Listening Posters
"I am listening!" Help teach your students what active listening LOOKS like with these S.L.A.N.T colorful classroom posters. The following is included in this product:Posters of the following, each poster includes a brief explanation of each. Sit UpLean ForwardAsk QuestionsNod Your HeadTrack Your SpeakersPoster Size 8.5 x 11How to use:This set is ready to print! Print and post these in your class and in no time students will know what it means to be an active listener!Resources You May Also Love
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7th - 10th
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Debate - Do Football Players Earn Too Much Money?
This lesson plan guides students through the complete debate process from preperation to reflection - complete with character research worksheets and debate scoring rubric. What's included:- Common Core Standards- Teaching Guide- Debate Name Tags- Debate Character Worksheet- Debate Sentence Structures- Debate Format- Debate Reflection Worksheet- Post-activity Questions- Debate Scoring Rubric
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6th - 12th
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The Listening Game Activity
The Listening Game!This game is perfect for the beginning of the school year, or anytime you feel your classes attention slipping. Their goal is to draw a picture based on your oral instructions. At the end of the activity, you reveal the target picture, and they compare how well their drawing matches.Simple but challenging, this is a fun, frustrating activity that will motivate students to critically listen, and apply directions appropriately.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Teaching Listening Skills {Digital & PDF}
The resource provides listening activities and gives basic points for effective listening. It aligns with The Core Knowledge Sequence which incorporates Speaking and Listening in each middle school grade – Grade 6 (p. 149), Grade 7 (p. 157) and Grade 8 (p. 199).Along with teacher directions for two lessons, this resource includes the following:Points to Remember on ListeningListening Strategies QuestionnaireWhat Does Good Listening Look Like? (poster)Real Listening is an Active Process (poster)A
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Better Communication Skills Bundle {Digital & PDF}
G7 Informative Reading & Writing - ‘Need for Speed’ Performance Task
Bundle of 8 editions of Need for Speed Performance Task for 7th gradeIn the Need for Speed Performance Task, students use real information about their favorite amusement park to practice informative reading and writing in an engaging, real world context. Students take on the role of a marketing manager and write an informative press release about an important event at the park.Editions:Eight different editions or versions of this Performance Task are included so students can work with the editio
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7th
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Also included in: 7th Grade ELA Performance Tasks Bundle
Middle School ELA Workshop Model: Full Semester Cover-all Presentation
***NOW UP TO 80% OFF FOR BACK TO SCHOOL SALE***Teaching concepts in ELA can be tricky, so it's good to have a foundation. This presentation is designed to teach middle school ELA. This presentation is a collection of 24 separate presentation compiled into one slide show, 6 of which are designed as workshop model units. Each can be accessed as needed throughout the year, and the table of contents is displayed in the thumbnail photos for further reference as to which subjects are covered.These are
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Grades:
6th - 8th
All of the Common Core ELA Standards Checklists
This is a bundle of checklists for ELA Common Core Standards for all of the grades (K-12) on an excel spreadsheet with 5 columns for data input. These standards are organized in their own sub-domains to coordinate lessons. Please see my free file for an example.
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K - 12th
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Back to School Activities, Icebreakers, & Lessons
Make introducing yourself, students introducing themselves, and the first week of school a breeze with this resource packed with ice-breakers and activities for an entire week to help establish a positive and open classroom environment.
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6th - 12th
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Teaching Discussion Skills {Digital & PDF}
The resource provides tips for productive group discussions and gives materials for students to hold discussion groups on high-interest topics. The Core Knowledge Sequence incorporates Speaking and Listening in each middle school grade, specifically noting “participate civilly and productively in group discussions” – Grade 6 (p. 149), Grade 7 (p. 157) and Grade 8 (p. 199).Along with teacher directions for two lessons, this resource includes the following:Guidelines for Discussion GroupsThe Role
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Better Communication Skills Bundle {Digital & PDF}
Substance Abuse- LA/Health Unit. NO-PREP
In a world where peer pressure has only been on the increase, nothing has been so important as to discuss substance abuse with students in middle school. This is a unit that teaches students in a kind but unwavering way about the dangers in relation to substance abuse, what leads to those behaviors, and how to avoid substance abuse. This is a cross-curricular unit between LA outcomes as well as Health. This unit includes: - Curriculum outcomes for AB Grade 7-8. - Assessment Plan (Formative and S
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7th - 8th
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Also included in: Grade 7-8 ELA Semester Course Low Prep
Collaborative Discussions Socratic Seminars Introduction 7th Grade 7SL1-3
Ready to introduce Socratic Seminars in 7th grade ELA? This 51 page mini-unit about collaborative discussions includes 3 different discussions, plus all you need to check for understanding and mastery of SL.7.1-3.With this standards-based resource, students will have access to several instructional resources and activities centered around discussions about main ideas and arguments/claims in different media formats.This resource includes everything you need to check for understanding, including a
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6th - 8th
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CCSS Speaking & Listening Standards - 7th Grade
This file is a Printable Color PDF version of the 7th Grade ELA CCSS Speaking & Listening Standards.
This file includes the following standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.A
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.B
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.C
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1.D
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.6
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7th Grade
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7th
Podcasting - A Speaking Project
Looking for a Middle-School/High School speaking project with adaptability?The two lessons in this product are rigorously aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy, cover a wide range of Common Core Standards, and allow students to demonstrate their speaking ability and content knowledge through a creative project.Critical thinking, public speaking, and team work will be practiced and enhanced through grade and level appropriate activities and lessons leading to a project.Why buy this product?-Authentic and
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Speaking Resources Pack for Middle School English
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