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8th grade informational text Common Core W.11-12.2d resources
Main Idea Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing
Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing Activities - NO PREP - Just print and go!
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Summarizing is a life-long skill. Our students will enter the real world soon and will find themselves having to summarize many different types of work for employers, employees, and even clients. It's essential that we teach them this valuable skill.
This pack focuses on summarizing nonfiction pieces. Students
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Martin Luther King, Jr. Close Reading and Speech Writing Lesson
Make your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. a literacy lesson with a primary source. Students complete a close reading of Dr. King's prophetic speech “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top” and use their reading as inspiration for their own writing. In pre-reading activities, students learn about the context of the speech and define vocabulary. Next, they complete an activity to understand allusions, and then after reading the speech, they analyze its structure using a graphic organizer. They use the sa
Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in: Bundle: Writing with Mentor Texts - American Authors
Argument and Rhetorical Analysis Games for Secondary ELA
This bundle of argument and rhetoric games for secondary ELA contains SEVEN unique games that target the skills of argumentation in a fun and high-interest format.The games included in this bundle are:Rhetorical Devices BINGO GameIn this game, students fill out BINGO cards with rhetorical devices, and they have to identify devices used in quotations read by the teacher. Five in row WINS the round! This game tests students' ability to identify rhetorical devices in texts.Would You Rather? Card
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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News Writing - Studying the Newspaper & Writing a News Article: A Unit Plan
This complete, 3-week unit plan contains materials designed to teach students about journalism, newspapers, and news writing. This unit is a terrific way to connect to the Common Core Standards’ emphasis on informational and non-fiction reading and writing. The unit packet contains a daily breakdown of lessons, activities, worksheets, a quiz, as well as a project sheet and rubric to use for a final assessment in the unit.In this unit students read a variety of news articles to expose them to cur
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Thomas Paine Common Sense: Primary Source Activity | American History
Thomas Paine's Common Sense was a little pamphlet with big ideas! This primary source activity gives students a chance to read through and analyze the major paragraphs, or arguments, within his pamphlet while answering various questions. I created this mini-unit for my own classroom to help students understand this important document that shaped the course of Independence. You will find that this resource is challenging yet capable for all. Students are analyzing text from the 1700's which ca
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: American History U.S. History Bundle: Beginnings through the 1850's
What to the Slave is Fourth of July and Rhetoric
This resource focuses on analyzing Frederick Douglass's renowned speech, "What to the Slave is Fourth of July." Students will engage in activities such as reviewing concept vocabulary, exploring Douglass's life, reading background information on the speech, and answering close reading questions. They will also identify and analyze examples of ethos, pathos, and logos, define unfamiliar terms, and identify Douglass's main argument and call to action. In the extended version of this resource, stud
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Rhetoric in American Speeches: Henry, Paine, Lincoln, and Douglass
Inquiry Research Project & Pop Culture Writing Unit Plan for High School English
This research unit gives you EVERYTHING for a no-prep student pop culture inquiry project. This unique and engaging inquiry based learning unit plan focuses on inquiry questions, source evaluation, research process, expository writing, conclusion writing, presentation skills and more! This unit was designed to give students a voice and also a real-world audience in the format of a presentation (or pitch) of their researched findings. It is important for students to think critically, to ask quest
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8th - 11th
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Practice & Assessment for Rhetorical Devices - AP Language & Comp. Help
This resource provides an introduction or additional practice for high school students as they learn how to recognize a writer’s use of rhetorical devices. A detailed glossary, practice passages, group project, quiz, and review slides will help build skills needed to comprehend and analyze nonfiction. These activities can be especially helpful in increasing reading and writing ability in AP Language and Composition or AP Literature classes. The glossary includes 33 rhetorical devices with detai
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8th - 12th
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Lesson Plan & PPT Package Explaining Hero vs Villain Protagonist vs Antagonist
This is a two-part package -- a Power Point presentation and a lesson plan. The PPT is available separately by the same name.
This 14-slide Power Point presentation presents hero, villain, protagonist, and antagonist. It explains the shift from using the terms "hero" and "villain" to the more contemporary "protagonist" and "antagonist." The presentation also uses Greek and early English root words to explain how the terms "protagonist" and "antagonist" evolved.
The fourteen slides include 1
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
"Civil Disobedience" Mock SBAC test
This test contains multiple choice questions and short answer response questions that has similar phrasing to the SBAC test itself.
The test specifically assess students' ability to make inferences (CCSS RI.11.1&4).
This document also contains the KEY for the test.
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7th - 12th
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Ohio Standards for English Language Arts - Color-Coded - Bundle
Teaching ELA in the state of Ohio this year? Looking for a more user-friendly, printer-friendly, binder-ready copy of the standards that you will be covering? Look no further!Pulled directly from the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio's Learning Standards for English Language Arts have been organized by grade and category, as well as color-coded by their subdivisions.Now you'll be able to tell, even at a glance, just what types of texts your students should be reading and writing, what grammar t
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6th - 12th
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Informational Text Writing Process Posters Expository Guidelines, Bulletin Board
Writing Process for Informational Texts Posters and Banner: Classroom Decor, GuidelinesThis resource reviews the writing process as it pertains to informational texts, and expository writing. These posters outline many of the main points made within the Common Core Standards in informational writing. There are full page posters and half page posters, along with banner letters, so that you will be able to complete your writing bulletin boards with ease. INCLUDED:Color Scheme: Red, Blue and Dark G
Grades:
8th - 12th
Infographics for Research & Writing (Distance Learning)
Infographics are used in all areas of print media and information. Knowing how to read and create infographics are important in this digital age our students are growing up in. This lesson develops the skills of:main ideasummary writingparaphrasing creating and using data. The lesson is written to focus on the development of their own idea or interests, however it can be easily adapted to a final project after a research unit. The flexibility is easy for differentiation as well.
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5th - 12th
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Informational Text Writing Process Posters Expository Guidelines, Bulletin Board
Writing Process for Informational Texts Posters and Banner: Classroom Decor, GuidelinesThis resource reviews the writing process as it pertains to informational texts, and expository writing. These posters outline many of the main points made within the Common Core Standards in informational writing. There are full page posters and half page posters, along with banner letters, so that you will be able to complete your writing bulletin boards with ease. INCLUDED:Color Scheme: BLUES22 Half Page Po
Grades:
8th - 12th
The Monomyth / Hero's Journey Lesson Plan (PPT and PDF Printable Plan)
The Monomyth / Hero's Journey Lesson Plan (PPT and PDF Printable Plan)This 85-page plan and 39-slide PowerPoint is a comprehensive approach for students to learn about the Monomyth / Hero's Journey.This presentation and plan starts with a historical overview demonstrating the evolution of Sigmund Freud's dream analysis to Carl Jung's collective unconscious / archetypes to Joseph Campbell's Monomyth.The lesson uses the updated and expanded concepts that Campbell originally developed, which is now
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thinking Satirically
As a major part of any English Language Arts class, satire comes to light. 3 Worksheets, 17 new SATIRE Terms, and 1 great activity make this product great for your students. From 8th grade to 12th, students are asked to identify and respond to satirical pieces. This worksheet allows students to do a deep dive into a satirical piece for further comprehension. Check it out! You may also appreciate:The AP English Language Teacher Starter Kit BundleLiterary Analysis Bundle [1]Visual Rhetoric Bundle
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Muted Rainbow Informational Text Writing Process Posters, Expository
Muted Rainbow Writing Process for Informational Texts Posters and Banner: Classroom Decor, GuidelinesThis resource reviews the writing process as it pertains to informational texts, and expository writing. These posters outline many of the main points made within the Common Core Standards in informational writing. There are full page posters and half page posters, along with banner letters, so that you will be able to complete your writing bulletin boards with ease. INCLUDED:24 Half Page Posters
Grades:
8th - 12th
Text Structure Sports Project
In this project, students will research a sport of their choosing and create a presentation which combines using text structures, research, and technology. This purchase will include both a PDF and PowerPoint version that allows you to edit to fit your classroom needs.This product includes:-PDF document and Editable PowerPoint-Instructions for students -List of sports to choose from-Planning sheets for each text structure-Rubric for gradingInformation for You:Each time you give feedback, TpT giv
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3rd - 12th
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Distance Learning Informational Text & Activities for Romeo and Juliet
High interest standards-based nonfiction text for Valentine’s Day and Romeo and Juliet. Includes 5 multiple choice, 2 short answer, 10 discussion questions, exit ticket, answer keys. Student Experience: Begin with a quick vocabulary-building activity. Then students read entertaining NYT informational text (“To Fall in Love with Anyone, Do This”) that covers a study suggesting relative strangers can fall in love by asking and answering 36 questions. Then students respond to the article by complet
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8th - 11th
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FUN BLACK HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES
Are you at a loss for what to have your students do for Black History Month? Take a gander at this EDITABLE PowerPoint. Activities that range from the typical research Black History Icons Presentations (for younger Grades) to more advanced analyses of intense topics and activities for older grades. You'll bond with your students, learn from and about your students, and have fun with them. Check em out!This UNIT includes:1. Song Analysis Activities2. Movie Madness [Analyses]3. Creative Writing Ac
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: FUN BLACK HISTORY PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES [BUNDLE]
Women's History Month Reading Comprehension Worksheets
This bundle is perfect to supplement any lessons about famous women, either in English or Social Studies. This can be used as a preview to a new unit, to review an old unit, study for an upcoming test, homework, or as easy to implement sub plans! The perfect way to increase reading comprehension while teaching important historical events and famous and fabulous women! Just in time for Women’s History Month and International Women's Day!This bundle contains readings on:Joan of ArcJacinda Ardern
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Quiz: Conclusion Paragraph Templates- PDF & Schoology
A sorting quiz about the Notes: Conclusion ParagraphsKey included After you purchase, if you also use Schoology as your LMS, please contact me and I can share the ready-to-use question bank with you without any work on your part
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Text Set: The Odyssey & "We Grow Accustomed to the Dark" (EDITABLE)
Quiz: Introduction Paragraph Templates- PDF & Schoology
A sorting quizanswer key about the Notes: Introduction ParagraphsAfter you purchase, if you also use Schoology as your LMS, please contact me and I can share the ready-to-use question bank with you without any work on your part
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Text Set: The Odyssey & "We Grow Accustomed to the Dark" (EDITABLE)
WKSH: Informative/Explanatory Analysis Hope, Despair, & Memory- Wiesel EDITABLE
A general worksheet of 15 questions to analyze any text according to the standardIncludes an annotated teacher copy of the exemplar textIncludes a typed key for an exemplar textIncludes a link to an audio recordingIncludes a link to a quizlet set for the standard
Grades:
7th - 12th
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