8th grade Halloween writing-expository resources for Easel Activities

RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets : 10 RACE Writing Prompts Text Evidence

Created by

This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy for text evidence. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. This Download Contains:PRINTStudent resource introducing the RACE strategyExample passage and RACE response10 passages and short response questionssuggested a

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RI.6.7

, RI.6.8

, RI.6.10

, RI.7.5

, RI.7.8

...

Also included in: RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets BUNDLE of 40 RACE Passages and Writing Prompts

Halloween Fun Activities- 7 Logic Puzzles and Brain Teasers for Middle School

Created by

That Rocks Math Science and ELA

Halloween Fun for Middle School!This packet of seven activities includes four logic puzzles, one cryptogram, one word search, and one grid drawing sheet. This product has been updated with the digital overlay feature, perfect to use with distance or virtual learning! It can be assigned to students in a Google Classroom. You can either use the digital overlay already created, or create your own! For more information, read here! Visit our YouTube channel for examples of how to solve the Hallow

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Halloween, Problem Solving

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities

Also included in: Year Round Logic Puzzle Bundle for Middle School!

Paragraph Writing How to Write a Paragraph of the Week Grades 6-8 with Digital

Created by

Rachel Lynette

❝ This resource is fantastic for teaching paragraph structure, adding details to writing, and supporting opinions with reasoning. My students enjoyed completing the paragraphs each week and I saw growth in their writing by the end of the year. Thank you! ❞ -Molly TParagraph writing just got easier! Whether you need print or digital, these ready-to-use pages (and slides) are an effective way to help your students learn and practice writing a paragraph.You'll get everything you need for argument

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1

, W.6.1a

, W.6.1c

, W.6.1d

, W.6.1e

...

Also included in: Paragraph Writing of the Week Graphic Organizers- Differentiation for Grades 5-6

Editable Coco Movie Guide Spanish Day of the Dead Worksheet día de los muertos

Created by

Mis Clases Locas

This Spanish Coco movie guide is designed for Spanish students while watching the film Coco in Spanish class. It would be perfect for Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, as well as a Spanish family unit. The differentiated options of this Coco film guide mean you could use variations of this one editable Google Coco movie guide with all levels of Spanish you teach.⭐ Upgrade to the Movie Guide Bundle for the best deal! ⭐ What's Included in this Editable Coco Movie Guide⭐ Page 1 - character des

Subjects:

Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Movie Guides, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.SL.2

Also included in: El Día de Muertos Day of the Dead BUNDLE for Spanish class El Día de los Muertos

Halloween Errorless and Differentiated Journal Writing for Special Education

Created by

Breezy Special Ed

Do you have students who have difficulty coming up with their own thoughts? With three different levels included, this fun Halloween Journal prompt pack is perfect for all of your non-writers, emerging writers, and writers! This pack is about all things related to Halloween time, including a bat, black cat, witch, candy and more! There are 10 differentiated journals included, enough to get you through 2 full weeks if you do a journal each day.☛Looking for more Halloween activities? You can also

Subjects:

Halloween, Special Education, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 12th

Types:

Worksheets

Also included in: The Mega Halloween Bundle for Special Education

Informational Writing Informative Essay Explanatory Expository Unit W. Text

Created by

DiGiGoods and Printables ELA

Teaching informative / informational writing just got a lot easier! This digital and printable workshop is logically sequenced and packed with mentor texts, examples, videos and explanations and uses simple language. Students will learn the 7 major types of informational text structures. They will choose a topic, an appropriate text structure, and use the step by step templates to craft each paragraph of a full essay.This workshop includes:Text Structures Anchor Chart2 Fun Informational Essays

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.7.2

, W.7.2a

, W.7.2b

, W.7.2f

, W.8.1d

...

Also included in: WRITING Argumentative Narrative Informative Literary Analysis & ELA Test Prep

Main Idea Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing

Created by

Tracee Orman

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

Subjects:

For All Subjects, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.8.2

, W.8.2a

, W.8.2b

, W.8.2c

, W.8.2d

...

Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism

Argumentative Writing UNIT Common Core Grades 6-12 Editable

Created by

Tracee Orman

Teach your students to write solid argument essays step-by-step with my Argumentative Writing unit. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for grades 6-12. Newly updated to include EDITABLE handouts and rubrics in Google Drive (using Google Slides). This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE and is also included in my Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts.Students won't struggle writing an argument with my graphic organize

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Research, Activities

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.3

, RI.7.1

, RI.7.2

...

Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism

NO PREP Periodic Table Halloween Science Worksheet Activity

Created by

Flying Colors Science

Use the Periodic Table as a "decoder" for Halloween words! Use element atomic numbers and symbols to decode words or phrases associated with Halloween, such as spooky, screams, black cat, etc. There's a section with our favorite Halloween candy names to decode and unscramble, as well. There are 30 words/phrases in total. NO PREP! Includes GOOGLE SLIDES and PRINT versions! ⭐ We offer lots of Halloween Science Activities! Check them out HERE! Teacher Notes:No prior knowledge of the periodic

Subjects:

Chemistry, General Science, Halloween

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

NGSS:

5-PS1-1

, MS-PS1-1

Also included in: Halloween Science Activities Bundle

STAAR ECR Practice Prompt Extended Constructed Response Writing ECR Checklist

Created by

Custom Classroom by Angela

Are you searching for a simple yet effective way to help your students achieve a high STAAR score on their ECR? Look no further! Our comprehensive set of ECR Writing Prompts and Planning Pages has got you covered.Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, our teacher-tested resources will boost your students' writing confidence and familiarity with the STAAR Extended Constructed Response expectations.➡️ Looking for Elementary or High School? Expose your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade s

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

Also included in: STAAR Extended Constructed Response ECR Writing Prompts and Video How-To Bundle

How to Write a Paragraph | Mini Unit Middle School

Created by

Mrs Nelson Teaches

Middle school students often need explicit instructions on how to complete seemingly simple tasks--like writing paragraphs! Teachers often assume students can successfully compose a well-written paragraph, when in fact many of them struggle and need extra support. This writing paragraphs mini unit breaks down the process of writing a paragraph (with a topic sentence, supporting detail sentences and concluding sentences) into simple, understandable terms to which students can relate. Ample exam

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1

, W.6.1a

, W.6.1b

, W.6.1c

, W.6.1e

...

RACE Strategy Prompts and Passages 6th-8th Grades | More Passages

Created by

Read Relevant

Looking for more practice with the RACE Strategy? This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. Please note: the passages in this product are the same ones used in this Reading Comprehension and Writing with the RACE Strat

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

W.6.1

, W.6.1a

, W.6.1b

, W.6.2b

, W.7.1

...

Also included in: RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets BUNDLE of 40 RACE Passages and Writing Prompts

Paragraph Writing Frames (Text Structure Edition)

Created by

Mind Sparks

Paragraph Writing Frames are a wonderful resource to help support struggling writers. This pack includes 20 different writing frames to support all learners. There are four frames to choose from within each text structure (sequence, cause & effect, compare & contrast, problem & solution, and description.)What are paragraph frames?Paragraph frames are a perfect support for students who have difficulty writing strong paragraphs. Paragraph frames guide students by providing them wit

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

2nd - 8th

Types:

Outlines, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.1.2

, W.1.3

, W.1.5

, W.2.1

, W.2.2

...

Also included in: Paragraph Writing Frames **Bundle**

The Hunger Games Book vs. Movie Activities

Created by

Tracee Orman

"The Hunger Games" Movie vs. The Novel Activities With the availability of the DVD, showing the movie to your class and making it an enriching and educational activity has never been easier. My packet is aligned with the Common Core State Standards, so it will be easy to justify the lessons, as well. NOTE: there are at least five exercises/handouts that can be done WITHOUT watching the movie. See the free preview download for a list of all the activities. This packet has multiple activities tha

Subjects:

Literature, Tools for Common Core, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

Día de los Muertos Day of the Dead & Mexico Novice Spanish Reading Comprehension

Created by

Mis Clases Locas

This Spanish cultural reading was designed for NOVICE Spanish students to give them a basic overview of Mexico while staying in Spanish. This Spanish reading comprehension includes sections in Spanish on Geography, Culture & the Day of the Dead / el día de los muertos.This Día de Muertos reading would be perfect for novice Spanish students who are about to read the novel Tumba by Mira Canion. This Spanish reading comprehension activity is also a good introduction to the films the Book of Lif

Subjects:

Halloween, Hispanic Heritage Month, Spanish

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Cultural Activities

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

Also included in: El Día de Muertos Day of the Dead BUNDLE for Spanish class El Día de los Muertos

Persuasive Appeals Activity with Pathos, Logos, and Ethos

Created by

UPBEAT ELA

Make pathos, logos, and ethos memorable with this fun design-a-billboard activity! Students choose any product or brand to advertise, and they brainstorm emotional, logical, and credible methods of promoting the product. They then design a billboard to include these rhetorical appeals!This product includes the following:✅ Teacher tips page to get you started✅ Brainstorming Sheet ✅ Billboard Design Sheet ✅ Rhetorical Appeals Handout Make the rhetorical appeals fun and memorable with thi

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

Also included in: Public Speaking Bundle

Roll A Monster Game - Fine Motor Activity, Halloween Party Activity

Created by

Nurtured Potential

⭐ In this exciting and engaging game, students roll dice to see which type of monster to draw, then roll again and again to see what attributes to add to their monster. Perfect for Halloween or any time of year!══════════════════════════════════FUN AND LEARNING══════════════════════════════════❤ Have Halloween fun while still sneaking in some fine-motor skills, visual-spatial practice and dice pattern number recognition! ❤ All monster designs are hand-drawn by our real-life animator and are des

Subjects:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal, Visual Arts

Grades:

K - 8th

Types:

Activities, Games

Also included in: GROWING BUNDLE * Roll-A-Dice Drawing Games | Fine- Motor Activities

Works Cited Bibliography 9th Edition MLA Format Research Writing Activity

Created by

Just Add Students

You'll love how easy it is to teach your students how to create a works cited page! This resource breaks down the technical skills they need to create an accurate, correct works cited page. Updated with the 9th edition MLA revisions and no prep. This lesson focuses on the hows and whys of creating a properly formatted works cited page using the current MLA standards. Scaffolded, so students get practice step-by-step and build confidence along the way. Everything you need is included:print and

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Research, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.8

, W.7.6

, W.7.8

, W.8.8

, W.9-10.8

...

Also included in: Works Cited and Parenthetical Citation Step by Step MLA Research Project Skills

The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe Short Story Units - Questions - Activities

Created by

Creative Classroom Core

The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe - Print and go literacy analysis activities and short story annotations activities - A full text version of The Black Cat is included, along with Black Cat comprehension questions and Black Cat activities. These Poe themed lesson materials ask students to think deeply about text while practicing elements of literacy analysis. A great addition to a short story unit on classic literature, these short story reading comprehension resources include graphic organizers,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Short Stories

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

Also included in: Short Stories with Comprehension Questions Ultimate Lifetime Subscription Bundle

Printable Skeleton Labeling Project for Anatomy and Biology or Halloween

Created by

Teacher Toy Shop

Looking for an engrossing and educational resource to help students identify skeletal bones in the human skeletal system? Download Printable Skeleton Labeling Project for Anatomy and Biology! Engage your students in a hands-on exploration of the human skeleton system, making learning about bones, anatomy, and biology both interactive and enjoyable. Perfect for year-round use, but especially for Halloween! This project creates the most amazing themed door décor! Students construct a 40-inch tall

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Halloween

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas, Interactive Notebooks

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

, MS-LS1-3

, HS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-4

Also included in: Science Projects and Activities for Halloween and October

Halloween Math Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

Created by

Rise over Run

Practice combining like terms, distributing, simplifying, and finding equivalent expressions with this fun mystery picture activity. Students are given algebraic expressions where they must combine like terms and distribute. Then they color each space according to the simplified expressions. If they work the problems correctly, the image of a ghost and moon is revealed. This worksheet helps students find their own mistakes because they will see if they picture does not look right. Perfect f

Subjects:

Algebra, Halloween, Math

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

Also included in: Halloween Math Activities for 7th, 8th, 9th Grade

How to write a book review writing activity for book or movie virtual and print

Created by

Just Add Students

A book review is a great way for students to practice concise writing. But often they struggle with the format. Guide your students through the process with this step-by-step resource. Can be used to write any kind of review. Digital and print. What you'll get:print and digital versionsintroduction to review writing & the audiencea review "recipe" that students can use over and over again to write any review graphic organizer for prewritingwriting checklistsample student review for stude

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.1c

, W.5.1d

, W.5.4

, W.5.5

...

Operations with Rational Numbers Halloween Activity Mistory Lib

Created by

Jessica Barnett Math

Are you looking for a highly engaging, no prep resource on operations with rational numbers? This activity gives students a chance to practice their math skills while also learning the history of the Jack-O'-Lantern!To correctly complete this activity, students will need to be familiar with adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing unlike fractions, mixed numbers, negative and positive integers, and decimals. Students will also convert between fractions and decimals for problems that includ

Subjects:

Halloween, Math

Grades:

7th - 8th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

7.NS.A.1

, 7.NS.A.2

Also included in: 7th Grade Math Curriculum Mega Bundle Worksheets Activities Homework

Writing & Reading "PEELS" Anchor Charts & Graphic Organizers

Created by

Tracee Orman

Writing & Reading "PEELS" Anchor Charts and Graphic Organizers - Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for writing (arguments, explanatory/informative, expository) AND for reading (text analysis: showing evidence, evaluating claims, analyzing author's purpose and style, etc.) This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE. Building on my popular Common Core Writing Paragraphs “PEEL" Anchor Chart, I've updated this resource to add the "S" for style and

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core, Writing-Expository

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.1

, W.6.2

, W.6.4

, W.6.10

, W.7.1