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Writing-essays Common Core RI.5.8 resources under $5
Argumentative Text Introduction - Elements of an Argument Graphic Organizer
Lay solid foundations for your argumentative text unit with this simple yet effective introduction to the elements of an argument. The editable PowerPoint presentation will provide an easy-to-teach overview while the doodle note style graphic organizer will offer your students a fun and interactive way to process and record the essential content.✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!✎ With this introduction to argumentative texts mini-lesson, you can help your students develop a better under
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5th - 7th
Using the CRAAP Test to Determine Source Credibility! Customizable Google Slides
Do your students tend to hit "share" "like" or "retweet" before checking a source is legitimate? Can your students determine the difference between a credible source and fake news? Do they know what to look for when analyzing articles, online material, tweets, and images for credibility? Do they understand which sources are acceptable to utilize as evidence in a writing assignment? In a world where misinformation can be spread like wildfire via social media and the internet, it is vital that stu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Short Constructed Response Practice
Do your students struggle with the concept of "reasoning" in their writing? Do their answers feel too formulaic? "Deconstruct a Constructed Response" is an interactive activity designed to help students master the art of crafting claims, providing evidence, and developing sound reasoning.Students work collaboratively in groups to match a short essay with the essential components of CER: claim, evidence, and reasoning. But here's the twist - one of the essays is missing the crucial "reasoning" e
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Amy C.
Close Reading with Informational Text
Get your students closely reading and writing about informational text. Teach your students to highlight key ideas, take annotative notes, form opinions, debate, cite evidence, and write persuasively!This resource outlines for teachers how to implement close reading instruction with informational articles.Do you use informational articles from Scholastic News, Storyworks, Time for Kids, National Geographic for Kids, etc. in your classroom? If so, this resource is perfect for you!This resource
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Informational Text Bundle | Reading & Writing | Print & Digital
CER Claim Evidence and Reasoning Activity Short Constructed Response Practice
Use these sheets to practice claims, evidence, and reasoning in a unique way. Students are given a piece of evidence and they must create a claim and reasoning to match it. Then, they are given a claim about that same topic and must search for evidence to match it and provide reasoning.The first three topics argue ONE side of an issue, then the final seven topics argue BOTH sides of an issue. This strengthens their argument and research skills!✅Perfect for state test prep! Complete one a day lea
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5th - 7th
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Textual Evidence Powerpoint using RACE Strategy
This 18 page powerpoint introduces the R.A.C.E. strategy (Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite Evidence and Expand). This lesson walks students through the steps in RACE using guided practice. At the end of the lesson, a question and text is provided to allow students to practice using R.A.C.E. on their own. This powerpoint contains the following:-Introduction-Common Core Standards (you can edit it to fit your grade level)-Discussion question-Textual evidence defined-Textual evidence
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4th - 7th
ESSAYS: How to Write Informational Essays ~ It Begins Here...
A HOW-TO for writing strong essays for students in grades 5–10.Students research using two paired, high-interest, leveled articles."The Life in Antarctica""The Marvelous Manta"This is your definitive guide for teaching how to research and write essays and paragraphs;using a step-by-step process; building strong, independent writers.Do your students need a little more work on stand-alone paragraphs? This guide also explains how to write strong paragraphs.This writing resource has:125 pages of pro
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
ESSAYS: How to Write Them: A Literary Analysis of a Character Trait
Your complete guide for writing essays and paragraphs.This writing resource has 70 pages of examples, handouts, and how-tos for:thesis statementstopic sentenceshooksevidenceelaboration/analysistransitionsconclusionsThis is a how-to for writing stand-alone paragraphs and complete essays for students in grades 5–10.It also includes:TBEAR definitions, breakdown, and color codingteaching timelineanchor essay and text for the story, "The Emperor and His New Clothes."frames for new conceptsUnderstand
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4th - 10th, Higher Education
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Halloween Activities for Middle Grades, Reading & Argumentative Writing
These are not your average Halloween reading and writing worksheets! These printable and digital argumentative reading comprehension and writing activities for your students are rigorous and engaging! Keep your students engaged while they are also learning during the Halloween season! They will read a text about trick-or-treating age restrictions. Then, they will write a response to an argument writing prompt on their opinion on the topic! This resource is the perfect way to review and assess st
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6th - 8th
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CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Short Constructed Response Practice Photos
Use images to practice claims, evidence, and reasoning in a unique way. Students are given a photo, and they must study it to create a short, constructed response that follows CER: claim, evidence, and reasoning.Then, they are given a paragraph, and must use their inferencing skills to write a short, constructed response using CER.The photos and paragraphs have "reveal" slides so they can see how close they get to the actual answer. This strengthens their citing evidence skills!✅Perfect for stat
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5th - 8th
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Paragraphs: How to Write Them -- STEP-BY-STEP -- "SNURFING" - Slides
WOW! Show your students HOW to Write STRONG Paragraphs - stand-alone or in essays, grades 5 - 8.In-Class Learning - Distance - HYBRID This is ONE in a SERIES for Writing Strong Paragraphs PARAGRAPHS: How to Write Them - STEP-BY-STEP "DRAGONFISH"PARAGRAPHS: How to Write Them - STEP-BY-STEP "MUMMY"PARAGRAPHS: How to Write Them - STEP-BY-STEP "SNURFING"PARAGRAPHS: How to Write Them - STEP-BY-STEP "THE DIVE".......................This is how I teach writing. Depending on students, I spend 2 - 4 week
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5th - 9th
CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Poster Anchor Chart for Bulletin Board
Make CER visible in your room all year long! This set gives definitions and examples for claims, evidence, and reasoning, as well as sentence stems to get them writing with ease.Each PDF page is 8.5 x 11" and can be printed on cardstock and laminated for durability. Print the color version OR use colored cardstock and use the black & white version. What's included:✏️ CER headers✏️ Definition and example of: Guiding question, Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning✏️ Sentence stems✏️ B&W printabl
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5th - 7th
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Thanksgiving Paired Passages with Questions & Essay Prompt - 5th & 6th Grade
These Thanksgiving-themed paired passages, questions, and essay prompt are perfect for practicing 5th & 6th Grade ELA standards! They also provide students with fun and interesting information about Thanksgiving. Each passage is available in a 1-page format and a 2-page format (with larger font size)!Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase.Includes:- 2 high-interest informati
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5th - 6th
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Paired Passages Argumentative Writing Prompts 4th & 5th Grade Live Social Media
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argumentative essays! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your 4th and 5th Grade students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (We Should Live Life in the Moment, Not for Social Media vs. Life is Meant to be Shared), but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion Breakdow
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4th - 5th
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Halloween Paired Passages with Questions & Essay Prompt - 5th & 6th Grade
These Halloween-themed paired passages, questions, and essay prompt are perfect for practicing 5th & 6th Grade ELA standards! They also provide students with fun and interesting information about Halloween. Each passage is available in a 1-page format and a 2-page format (with larger font size)!Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase.Includes:- 2 high-interest informational p
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5th - 6th
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Cinco de Mayo Paired Passages - 5th & 6th Grade
These Cinco de Mayo-themed paired passages, questions, and essay prompt are perfect for practicing 5th & 6th Grade ELA standards! They also provide students with fun and interesting information about Cinco de Mayo. Each passage is available in a 1-page format and a 2-page format (with larger font size)! Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase. Includes: - 2 high-interest info
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5th - 6th
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St. Patrick's Day Paired Passages - 5th & 6th Grade
These St. Patrick's Day-themed paired passages, questions, and essay prompt are perfect for practicing 5th & 6th Grade ELA standards! They also provide students with fun and interesting information about St. Patrick's Day. Each passage is available in a 1-page format and a 2-page format (with larger font size)!Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase.Includes:- 2 high-interest
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5th - 6th
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Earth Day Paired Passages - 5th & 6th Grade
These Earth Day-themed paired passages, questions, and essay prompt are perfect for practicing 5th & 6th Grade ELA standards! They also provide students with fun and interesting information about Earth Day. Each passage is available in a 1-page format and a 2-page format (with larger font size)!Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase.Includes:- 2 high-interest informational p
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5th - 6th
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Christmas Around the World Paired Passages - 5th & 6th Grade
These Christmas-themed paired passages, questions, and essay prompt are perfect for practicing 5th & 6th Grade ELA standards! They also provide students with fun and interesting information about Christmas around the world. Each passage is available in a 1-page format and a 2-page format (with larger font size)!Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase.Includes:- 2 high-interes
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5th - 6th
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Valentine's Day Paired Passages - 5th & 6th Grade
These Valentine's Day-themed paired passages, questions, and essay prompt are perfect for practicing 5th & 6th Grade ELA standards! They also provide students with fun and interesting information about Valentine's Day. Each passage is available in a 1-page format and a 2-page format (with larger font size)!Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase.Includes:- 2 high-interest in
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5th - 6th
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Easter Paired Passages with Questions and Essay Prompt - 5th & 6th Grade
These Easter-themed paired passages, questions, and essay prompt are perfect for practicing 5th & 6th Grade ELA standards! They also provide students with fun and interesting information about traditions surrounding the Easter holiday. Each passage is available in a 1-page format and a 2-page format (with larger font size)!Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase.Includes:-
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5th - 6th
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Christmas Traditions Paired Passages - 5th & 6th Grade
These Christmas-themed paired passages, questions, and essay prompt are perfect for practicing 5th & 6th Grade ELA standards! They also provide students with fun and interesting information about Christmas traditions. Each passage is available in a 1-page format and a 2-page format (with larger font size)!Note: This product is now updated for distance learning via Google Slides! The link, along with instructions, are included in the product file after purchase.Includes:- 2 high-interest info
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5th - 6th
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Cesar Chavez: Champion for Farmworkers 3rd-5th Text Dependent Analysis ELAPacket
Cesar Chavez: Champion for Farmworkers • Biography• Key Details • Vocabulary • Text Dependent Analysis • Respond to Reading • Comprehension QuestionsThis packet provides a comprehensive introduction to Cesar Chavez, a champion for farmworker rights in the United States. Designed for 3rd -5th graders, the materials are engaging and aligned with Common Core State Standards.What's Included:Informational Passage: A student-friendly biography details Cesar Chavez's life, highlighting his experiences
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3rd - 5th
(Writing) Research Simulation Task (RST) Anchor Chart
(Writing) Research Simulation Task (RST) Anchor ChartPDF Download This anchor chart provides a breakdown and visual aid to introduce, model, and reference during skill-based instruction of the target skill (constructing a thesis statement that will effectively map out five-paragraph RST essay writing). This visual aid reflects a systematic approach for constructing a sentence that includes the three sources and research topic being explored.
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5th - 8th
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