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Preview of Persuasive Writing Prompts - 20 Topics for Persuasive Essay or Paragraph OLC4O

Persuasive Writing Prompts - 20 Topics for Persuasive Essay or Paragraph OLC4O

Practice persuasive writing with these 20 unique persuasive essay topics! These writing prompts can be used to practice persuasive paragraphs or essays and are appropriate for middle school and high school students. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!Included with these Persuasive Writing Prompts:✏️ 20 Persuasive Essay Topics - Digital & PrintIndividual Worksheet for Each Prompt✏️ Engaging, school-appropriate persuasive writing topics including:Social mediaClimate changee-Spo
Preview of Why Do We Write? Introduction to Writing Lesson

Why Do We Write? Introduction to Writing Lesson

Start your year off by putting meaning behind writing. This lesson focuses on why we write, what we write, and what we need to do in order to write successfully. Students will be engaged in small group discussion, whole class discussion, guided notes, and will be assessed with a 3-2-1 Exit Slip at the end of the lesson. Please contact me on TpT if you have any questions!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:1. Google Slides to use while teaching the lesson2. Guided Notes Interactive Notebook Templates3. Lesson
Preview of Eleven by Sandra Cisneros - Lesson on Theme and Four Types of Conflict - Digital

Eleven by Sandra Cisneros - Lesson on Theme and Four Types of Conflict - Digital

Teach students to uncover themes in Sandra Cisneros’ short story “Eleven.” This lesson plan uses popular culture to help students differentiate between the four types of literary conflict in order to identify themes in literature.  Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!Included with this Lesson on Theme for “Eleven” by Sandra Cisneros:✏️ Types of Conflict Worksheet - Digital & Print✏️  Identifying Conflict in Movie Trailers Activity - Digital & Print✏️ Conflict and Theme Wor
Preview of Land of the Cranes: Literature Unit

Land of the Cranes: Literature Unit

This 5-7 week unit for Land of the Cranes by Aida Salazar includes the following items:Pre-reading activities in a station rotation formatThe 4 station rotations include an interview with the author, background on the major themes of the novel, background on the major events related to the novel, and an art activity. These stations are a combination of reading, videos, art, and creativity that fully engage all types of learners. Each station ranges from 20-25 minutes and can be completed over th
Preview of Ultimate Writing Checklist + Teacher Rubric BUNDLE *Editable* | 10 Genres

Ultimate Writing Checklist + Teacher Rubric BUNDLE *Editable* | 10 Genres

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Sunshiny Second
This bundle of student checklists and teacher rubrics for TEN different writing genres can be used to help guide students in the writing, revising, and editing process, and to help guide you in the grading process! Each of the completely editable checklists cover both the elements of each genre, as well as the conventions of writing that elementary/middle school students should know. The goal statements are written from the perspective of the student, and in language that the student can easily
Preview of MLA Citation Station Practice

MLA Citation Station Practice

Helping middle schoolers learn how to create in-text citations can be difficult! There are so many rules they must follow. From learning how to format the signal phrase, the evidence, and the citation. To learning the necessary punctuation, sentence structure, and organization, it can be overwhelming!These stations are designed to help students practice editing a wide-range of in-text citation errors. From incomplete signal phrases, to seeing the wrong information in the citation, students are l
Preview of Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes - Poetry Analysis - Text-to-Text Connections

Thank You, Ma’am by Langston Hughes - Poetry Analysis - Text-to-Text Connections

Explore Langston Hughes’ poetry and make text-to-text connections with his short story, “Thank You, Ma'am!”  This analysis activity includes three poems by Langston Hughes: “Harlem,” “Mother and Son,” and “I, Too.”  Includes digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Explore themes, symbols, and literary devices in these brilliant poems.Included with this Poetry Analysis Activity for “Thank You, Ma'am” by Langston Hughes:✏️ Three Poems by Langston Hughes  - Digital & Print“Harlem”“I, Too”“Mot
Preview of RACES Reference Sheet/Example (editable)

RACES Reference Sheet/Example (editable)

This product is both a reference sheet and example for students to use when learning and practicing the "RACES strategy." Many teachers refer to this as the RACE strategy or method. On this example, I just added the step "sum it up" to remind students to add a closing sentence and in a sentence summarize their overall idea in the paragraph.The way that I use this resource in my classroom is as a reference sheet for students to keep in their binder and pull out anytime they need a reminder of how
Preview of Comparison Contrast Essay Editable Book Report Movie Adaptation 6th 7th 8th

Comparison Contrast Essay Editable Book Report Movie Adaptation 6th 7th 8th

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Truly Madly ELA
From Book to Big Screen: Comparison/Contrast Activity/Essay/Book Report/Independent Reading Project(6th-9th grade)This activity helps students analyze the transition of their books into films. Spoiler Alert: They usually like the book better!Comes with:sign-up sheetsreflection prompts for after readinga handy chart to organize similarities and differences between the book and the moviespecific guiding questions for every paragraph of the comparison/contrast essay as well as some guidance on thes
Preview of James Thurber The Night the Bed Fell {Digital & PDF} Distance Learning

James Thurber The Night the Bed Fell {Digital & PDF} Distance Learning

This resource is provided in both PDF and Google Slides versions for James Thurber's essay “The Night the Bed Fell”. It includes the following:Timeline of James Thurber's LifeVocabulary List with Definitions (24 words)"The Night the Bed Fell” Word AccountStudent Examples from a Word AccountTeacher Guiding Questions “The Night the Bed Fell” by James Thurber"The Night the Bed Fell” TestAnswer KeyThe resources in this product are also included in my full literature circle plan bundlefor this essay
Preview of Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}

Presidential Speeches {Digital & PDF}

This bundle gives a brief background to Roosevelt’s speech Declaration of War on Japan and a brief background to George W. Bush’s 911 Speech (also known as “The Declaration of George W. Bush – September 20, 2001”). Students are introduced to a few literary terms and are guided through an analysis and comparison of the characteristics of the two pieces. Finally, students develop strategies for persuasive speaking in order to articulate one excerpt from either speech. If you are teaching the bundl
Preview of Heat by Mike Lupica - Text Based Evidence – Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson

Heat by Mike Lupica - Text Based Evidence – Text Analysis Essay Writing Lesson

Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for Heat by Mike Lupica has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstor
Preview of Power Plan - Setting Goals for Reaching Potential

Power Plan - Setting Goals for Reaching Potential

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Smile Inside
Do your students need some motivation for a research project? Or could they use some support realizing their potential? Inspire your upper elementary and middle school students to use research and goal-setting exercises to enhance a talent or learn a new skill. Power Plan is the perfect solution to invigorate your students' interests and ignite their personal drive! This immersive experience transforms what might be a mundane research task into a thrilling journey of self-discovery with tangibl
Preview of Literary Essay Writing Student Checklist and Teacher Rubric *Editable*

Literary Essay Writing Student Checklist and Teacher Rubric *Editable*

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Sunshiny Second
Use this product to help guide students in their writing of literary essays, and to help guide you in the grading process! This completely editable checklist covers both the elements of Literary Essay writing, as well as the conventions of writing that middle and upper-elementary and middle school students should know. The goal statements are written from the perspective of the student, and in language that the student can easily understand!There are two pages in this document: One Student Check
Preview of "The Night the Bed Fell" by James Thurber {Digital & PDF} Distance Learning

"The Night the Bed Fell" by James Thurber {Digital & PDF} Distance Learning

This resource is provided in both PDF and Google Slides versions for James Thurber’s essay “The Night the Bed Fell”. It includes the following:Timeline of James Thurber’s LifeDiscussion Questions"The Night the Bed Fell” Test (editable)You will also be given access to links that will allow you to open the handouts and test in Google Slides. You can edit these as you like and share the files with your students. The slides can be printed and adapted for students who prefer to answer the questions b
Preview of Opinion Writing Student Checklist & Teacher Rubric *Editable*

Opinion Writing Student Checklist & Teacher Rubric *Editable*

Created by
Sunshiny Second
Use this product to help guide students in their writing of opinion essays, and to help guide you in the grading process! This completely editable checklist covers both the elements of opinion writing, as well as the conventions of writing that middle-elementary students should know. The goal statements are written from the perspective of the student, and in language that the student can easily understand!There are two pages in this document: One Student Checklist with 10 goals they are working
Preview of Middle School Essays Bundle {Digital & PDF} Distance Learning

Middle School Essays Bundle {Digital & PDF} Distance Learning

This resource is provided in both PDF and Google Slides versions for George Orwell’s essay “Shooting an Elephant” and for James Thurber's essay "The Night the Bed Fell". What’s included in this bundle?Altogether, this bundle includes 36 PDF pages and 26 Digital pages. Included in this bundle are:Timeline of George Orwell’s LifeTimeline of James Thurber's Life"Shooting an Elephant” Word Account"The Night the Bed Fell" Word AccountStudent Examples from a Word AccountTeacher Guiding Questions “Shoo
Preview of Literary Analysis Essay Outline (editable Google Document)

Literary Analysis Essay Outline (editable Google Document)

As a middle school Language Arts teacher, I have found that students absolutely thrive when given a visual guide or outline when writing any type of essay. I have used a version of this outline for students for years and have watched it help struggling writers while pushing writers at grade level.There are many different ways to use this outline -- introducing Literary Analysis writing, throughout the planning process, writing process, editing/revising process, and kept in safe keeping as a year
Preview of George Orwell "Shooting an Elephant" {Digital & PDF} Distance Learning

George Orwell "Shooting an Elephant" {Digital & PDF} Distance Learning

This resource is provided in both PDF and Google Slides versions for George Orwell’s essay “Shooting an Elephant”. It includes the following:Timeline of George Orwell’s LifeTeacher Guiding Questions"Shooting an Elephant” Test (editable)Answer KeyYou will also be given access to links that will allow you to open the handouts and test in Google Slides. You can edit these as you like and share the files with your students. The slides can be printed and adapted for students who prefer to answer the
Preview of Notes: Proposal Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.1] (EDITABLE)

Notes: Proposal Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.1] (EDITABLE)

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TheQueenV2013
24 Slides to Introduce Literary Analysis Essays from Writing About Writing by Johnson-Sheehan and Paine. Topics Include:Goals TermsWhat it isGenre FeaturesWhat Makes it GoodSubjectsExample SubjectsWhat to Do With the SubjectWriting the EssayDesigning the Essay
Preview of Notes: Literary Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.2] (EDITABLE)

Notes: Literary Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.2] (EDITABLE)

Created by
TheQueenV2013
23 Slides to Introduce Literary Analysis Essays from Writing About Writing by Johnson-Sheehan and Paine. Topics Include:Goals TermsWhat it isGenre FeaturesWhat Makes it GoodSubjectsExample SubjectsWhat to Do With the SubjectWriting the EssayDesigning the Essay
Preview of Notes: Cause and Effect Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.1] (EDITABLE)

Notes: Cause and Effect Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.1] (EDITABLE)

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TheQueenV2013
33 Slides from Argument Today and Writing Today by Johnson-Sheehan and Paine and Reading Critically, Writing Well by Axelrod, Cooper, and Carillo Writing About Writing by Wardle and DownsTopics Include:Goals TermsWhat it isGenre FeaturesWhat Makes it GoodSubjectsExample SubjectsWhat to Do With the SubjectWriting the EssayDesigning the Essay
Preview of Notes: Argument Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.1] (EDITABLE)

Notes: Argument Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.1] (EDITABLE)

Created by
TheQueenV2013
33 Slides from Argument Today and Writing Today by Johnson-Sheehan and Paine and Reading Critically, Writing Well by Axelrod, Cooper, and Carillo Writing About Writing by Wardle and DownsTopics Include:Goals TermsWhat it isGenre FeaturesWhat Makes it GoodSubjectsExample SubjectsWhat to Do With the SubjectWriting the EssayDesigning the Essay
Preview of Notes: Evaluation Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.1] (EDITABLE)

Notes: Evaluation Analysis [CCSS.ELA.R.2-9, CCSS.ELA.W.1] (EDITABLE)

Created by
TheQueenV2013
29 Slides from Argument Today and Writing Today by Johnson-Sheehan and Paine and Reading Critically, Writing Well by Axelrod, Cooper, and Carillo Writing About Writing by Wardle and DownsTopics Include:Goals TermsWhat it isGenre FeaturesWhat Makes it GoodSubjectsExample SubjectsWhat to Do With the SubjectWriting the EssayDesigning the Essay
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