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Common Core W.7.9 worksheets under $5
Character Analysis / Study and Characterization Activity
Help your students write a character study or character analysis with this ready to use resource. Works with any novel or short story! These worksheets are easy to differentiate for students of varying abilities and ages and lead students through the process of writing a paragraph or a full essay. A great way to dig deep into a character in a novel or short story. Uses the STEAL acronym to teach students about indirect characterization (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on other, Actions, Looks).FOR
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Story Bundle - Activities for ANY Short Story
Literary Analysis Essay Writing with Ex-Basketball Player by John Updike
Scaffold essay writing for your students with step-by-step directions including writing a claim, choosing the best text evidence, explaining evidence, and connecting evidence to a theme. Because the lesson uses gradual release of responsibility, it is excellent for your students who need the complicated task of writing a literary analysis essay broken into smaller segments. The lesson incorporates the poem “Ex-Basketball Player” by John Updike. First, students complete a close reading and analy
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7th - 11th
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Also included in: American Literature Curriculum - Thematic Pacing Guide - Lesson Bundle
Mystery Stories | Claim, Reason, & Evidence Writing | Argumentative Paragraph
Help your students practice identifying evidence, creating a claim, and writing an argumentative paragraph with this collection of mystery activities. Students will work in small groups to read 4 engaging short stories. Then, students will collaborate with their partners to write a paragraph that defends their opinion about who they think committed the crime in the story. As a culminating activity, students can present their cases to the classroom in a mock "courtroom." A jury of their peers can
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6th - 9th
All-American Slurp Lensey Namioka Short Story Literary Analysis PDF & Google App
Use Lensey Namioka’s delightful short story, “The All-American Slurp,” to ease your fifth through seventh graders into deeper levels of literary analysis with these print-and-teach materials.This 6-page PDF (with Google Drive versions of student handouts) includes:1-page of step-by-step directions to guide the teacher through two (or three, depending on your pacing) days of activities (links to online versions of the story are included)1-page student handout that includes depth-of-knowledge ques
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5th - 8th
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Earth Day Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage - Plastic Waste & Pollution
Perfect for Earth Day! This reading comprehension passage explores the harmful effects of plastic pollution on the environment and our health. Teach students to write a nonfiction summary using the graphic organizers provided. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Activity:✏️ 2-Page Informational Article - Colour & Grayscale“Why is Plastic Harmful?: The Effects of Plastic on the Environment and Your Heal
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5th - 10th
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Articles of the Constitution: A Primary Source Analysis on the 7 Articles
This is an excellent way to study and know the information contained within the United States Constitution. To better understand the layout and information within the United States Constitution, students will read through the original 7 Articles of this primary source document and find the main ideas. This is a nice addition to Constitution Day or your existing unit on the Constitution.Don't be afraid to have your students study this great document. Being one of the most influential documents
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6th - 12th
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Writing Workshop Checklists and Conference Activity Sheets
Differentiation is easy in Writing Workshop with with these quick "Note from Your Teacher" conference checklists. On one side of the page, you assign exactly what students need to focus on in workshop, and students respond back on the other side. Make assessments easier and writing workshop more productive. Editable.What you'll get:editable checklists for the following modes of writing:NarrativeOpinionArgumentInformative/explanatoryResearchBlank form you can customizePlus, a note-taker sheet
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4th - 8th
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Paired Texts - We Wear the Mask and I'm Nobody! - Essay Writing Activity
Guide students through close readings of two poems: "We Wear the Mask" by pre- Harlem Renaissance poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" by Emily Dickinson. Then facilitate their understanding of the speakers’ attitudes and central themes as they construct connections between the poems. The lesson engages students with an icebreaker opening game of "Two Truths and a Lie" and culminates in a writing task that imitates the style of a standardized assessment. Additionally, this
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7th - 10th
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Main Idea Supporting Details - Citing Evidence - Quotes as Supporting Evidence
Teaching how to use quotes as supporting details has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to incorporate quotes used as supporting evidence in an essay. Additionally, anchor paragraphs using a quote as supporting evidence provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for di
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6th - 8th
Hero’s Journey Worksheets - Mini Lesson and Outline for Hero’s Journey Archetype
These Hero's Journey worksheets outline Joseph Campbell’s monomyth and apply it to fan-favorite films! This lesson includes a graphic organizer for each hour of the Hero’s Journey to explore and apply each facet of Joseph Campbell's archetype. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Included with these Hero’s Journey Worksheets:✏️ Hero’s Journey Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Hero’s Journey Visual Graphic and Detailed Chart - Digital & Pri
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6th - 9th
47 Writer's Workshop Assignment Sheets for Middle School
If you are looking at this product listing, you probably know that writer's workshop is the best way to teach writing in middle school/junior high. The problem is, it's a tremendous amount of work!
Well, I've solved that problem for you...this listing is for 47 writer's workshop assignment sheets! You will receive four folders with assignments sheets for Narrative, Expository, Argumentative, and Poetry writing. I keep these assignment sheets in a binder in my room and my students flip throug
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5th - 9th
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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
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7th - 10th
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Urban Legends Podcast Listening Skills, Mystery Picture, Writing Activities
Want a great middle school activity that's interactive, informative, and requires no prep? Listen, Learn, Write: Urban Legends is an awesome, simple-to-use podcast activity that will teach your students all about urban legends by walking them through the origin story of a new legend called Sirenhead. Through this deconstruction, kids will learn exactly how to spot urban legends out there in the wild. The mystery picture and writing activities are perfect for middle school students who need a lit
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Podcast Listening Skills & Writing No Prep Activities BUNDLE
Analyzing Themes in Song Lyrics - Teach Poetry Analysis Through Song Lyrics
Teach students how to identify themes in song lyrics with this poetry analysis lesson! Guide students through an exploration of central themes expressed in songs. Includes slideshow lesson, informational handout, sample lyrics, application activity for any song lyrics, and a creative expression assignment with rubric. Suitable for distance learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Poetry Analysis Lesson:✏️ Poetry in Song Lyrics Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPo
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4th - 10th
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Missing Tools Case | Claim, Reason, & Evidence Writing | Argumentative Paragraph
Help your students practice identifying evidence, creating a claim, and writing an argumentative paragraph with this mystery activity. Students will work in small groups to read a story about a small town robbery. Then, students will collaborate with their partners to write a paragraph that defends their opinion about who stole the box of hardware. If there's time at the end of class, the teacher can extend the activity by asking students to present their case to the classroom in a mock "courtr
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5th - 8th
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Artificial Intelligence Podcast Listening and Writing Activities
We can't seem to get away from the "chatter" about AI these days. Capitalize on your students' fascination with artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT with this no-prep, interactive podcast activity. It's the perfect way to get them thinking about and discussing artificial intelligence on a deeper level. The podcast features two middle school students discussing the pros and cons of AI, as well as the possibilities and responsibilities of those who use it. Listen, Learn, Write: Artificial In
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Podcast Listening Skills & Writing No Prep Activities BUNDLE
Language Skills: 44 Printable Writing, Grammar, Editing Worksheets (Gr. 3-7)
Language Skills: 44 Printable Writing, Grammar, Editing Worksheets (Grades 3-7). Ah-HA! Kids will no longer tell next year's teacher "we never learned this" thanks to your new boatload of language worksheets. From basic to advanced, these self-directed worksheets can be used once a week as lesson foundations, diagnosis, or review. This download is part of the larger Editing & Proofreading Bundle - 91 Worksheets. Preview same as Download. With adult guidance, these language printables suppo
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Top 20 Best Sellers
Bigfoot Podcast Listening Skills, Mystery Picture, No Prep Writing Activities
If you're looking for a no-prep, high-interest listening skills activity, check out Listen, Learn, Write: Bigfoot! This interactive podcast activity will enhance students' comprehension, writing, and listening skills, while engaging them in critical thinking about everyone's favorite urban legend: Sasquatch. First, kids will listen to the captivating podcast, while answering self-checking, multiple choice questions that reveal a hidden picture. But we're not finished yeti. (Oh man, I groaned ov
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Podcast Listening Skills & Writing No Prep Activities BUNDLE
Lunch Box Mystery | Claim, Reason, & Evidence Writing | Argumentative Paragraph
Help your students practice identifying evidence, creating a claim, and writing an argumentative paragraph with this mystery activity. Students will work in small groups to read a story about stolen lunch boxes. Then, students will collaborate with their partners to write a paragraph that defends their opinion about which student stole the lunch box.If there's time at the end of class, the teacher can extend the activity by asking students to present their case to the classroom in a mock "courtr
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7th - 8th
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Compare and Contrast Writing: ATVs and Dirt Bikes
Looking for the perfect resource to introduce compare and contrast writing with? Look no further! This resource is a quick way to not only engage learners in a topic they could be interested in, but can be down in a large or small group. A great way to introduce compare and contrast writing is to have students head into a 3 paragraph essay- one paragraph on similarities and two on differences. This product can be used in middle school classrooms as an introduction to compare and contrast/explana
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3rd - 7th
Emergency Sub Plans High School English | Character Analysis ELA Sub Plans
High school emergency ELA sub plans: Engage students with character analysis, fostering critical thinking and textual evidence skills. Ready-made and effective!As teachers we never want to miss out on a day of instruction, but instruction with a substitute can be hard. This resource is a simple way to practice characterization and text analysis while you're away.What You Get:Template for worksheet on Google Slides- fully editableCharacter Analysis TableExtension ActivitiesDirections for substitu
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: First Week of School Bundle | Back to School Classroom Essentials Bundle
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
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7th - 10th
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Five Paragraph Argumentative & Expository Essay Rough Draft Template
This is a handout that students can use to map out an expository/argumentative essay. I have used it with my own students, and it always helps them to map it out on their own! Each paragraph is step by step labeled with what the paragraph should contain. Since middle school students have a hard time expressing themselves on paper, this can get them going. Even if you are wanting your students to write more than five paragraphs, this is a great place to start. After all, you have to get them craw
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6th - 8th
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Magic 8-Ball Creative Activities for ANY Book or Story
Instill some creativity into your reading assignments with my Magic 8 Ball activities! It's a fun way to change the way your students think about the text (AND get them to re-read it)! This download contains two different activities: one that requires students to write the questions for the 8-ball predictions and a second more challenging activity in which they wrote both the prediction and the question.See the preview for more details. The download contains both color and grayscale pages so you
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6th - 9th
Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
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