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8th grade writing-essays guided reading books for staff and administrators
If I Built A School Writing
Easy and fun first writing assignment for your students! I read the book If I Built A School and use it as a mentor text for students to think like an engineer and write about what their dream school would look like.Product includes:+ Brainstorm Google Jamboard slides+ Brainstorm thinking map+ 2 different final copies.+ Page to draw dream school*Created on a google slide so you can either assign on google classroom and delete the text box of lines, or print to have them write a paper final copy.
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3rd - 8th
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ACE Strategy Anchor Chart (Answer with Evidence) [Digital Version]
ACE Strategy Anchor Chart
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Guide students to create responses with evidence built in with this ACE strategy anchor chart!
ACE is Answer, Cite, and Explain. Students use this to answer all questions and responses within essays. It is a successful strategy for students to prepare for meeti
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3rd - 8th, Staff
Informational/Prompt Writing: Middle/High School: Cross-Curricular, Organization
"I teach Science, not writing." Well, not according to the Common Core Standards! We must all incorporate writing into our curriculum. What we NEED to be successful is a common language and a common set of expectations for writing in every subject area for consistency and success - both for students AND for teachers.
This download will walk you through how our school adopted a common language of using writing models, scaffolding grids, and the TEL-Con writing structure. It immediately put teac
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Serafina and the Twisted Staff
Serafina and the Twisted Staff complete novel pack.
Includes the following:
45 short answer and essay questions
Graphic organizers for theme, character traits, and research project
letter to author template
25 context clue multiple choice questions
book and self reflection template
Biltmore Estate brochure template
Serafina diagram template
This product requires students to make inferences, build vocabulary, make predictions, explictly answer questions from text, and explain answers.
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4th - 8th
Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric
Looking for the perfect no-prep short fantasy genre mini-lesson? This complete fantasy story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader fantasy writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of allegory, theme, and character development to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis
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7th - 10th
Short Stories Collection w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubrics
Immerse your students in a collection of captivating short stories with analysis activities through this bundled resource. These no-prep reading and analysis lessons are perfect for 1-2 day sub plans, short reading and response activities, or as introductions to larger writing units (the products in this bundle are also included in my Creative Writing Workshops Bundle). These stories will introduce important literary elements to your students, while the accompanying response questions and essay
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7th - 12th
Ready Made Presentation - Four Types of Sentences - Ready to Edit! Demo Lesson
Ready Made Presentation - Four Types of Sentences Presentation - Black Board Theme On White Background - Ready to Edit! Fully Customizable20 Minute Demo LessonThis product includes 18 slides - type to edit and add your details.Also included are digital stickers that you may use for district, campus, classroom, marketing, flyers, and parent, and teacher meetings.Save Time, and work Smarter! Ready to Edit, type in your information.This product is available for immediate download as a PowerPoint fi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
8th June “Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day"
"Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day" is a heartwarming acknowledgement of the special bond shared between best friends. Through the art of letter writing, this sample letter captures the essence of friendship and gratitude, offering a heartfelt tribute to the cherished companionship that enriches our lives.How Pupils and Teachers Can Use It?Teachers can use this sample letter as a model for teaching letter writing skills and fostering emotional expression among
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6th - 9th
Fahrenheit 451 "Grab and Go" Unit
This complete unit plan for Fahrenheit 451 includes lessons for each reading, a reading guide for the entire book, reading journals, non-fiction articles, and a final "compare/contrast" essay between Bradbury's vision and modern society. The unit is engaging, skills-based, and ready to go!
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6th - 12th
Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang Reading Comprehension Guided Assignment GOOGLE DOC
This is such a great book to introduce students to the Chinese Cultural Revolution and Communism, and China in general! This guided reading assignment breaks the story into 5 reading sections (or five weeks), with comprehension questions (short answer - not multiple choice) and vocabulary terms key to the reading (these are taken from the appendix). Complete answer keys are provided. There is an optional assignment to complete an in-class writing assignment (may be given as a homework assignm
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7th - 10th
Of Mice and Men BUNDLE Close Reading Activities, Presentation, and Assessments
This is a comprehensive unit for Of Mice and Men! Everything you and your students' need is here.The reason I love this unit is because it is designed with critical inquiry in mind and even uses fundamental human development to help develop our thinking about character behavior and actions. Student will delve into character analysis through the lens of Abraham Maslow's theory of the Hierarchy of Needs.Students can be directed through their packets and the slides which allows for students to easi
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6th - 12th
Forever Grateful: A Heartfelt Tribute to Mom and Dad on Global Day of Parents
"Forever Grateful": A Heartfelt Letter for Global Day of ParentsStep into the heartwarming world of parental love with our touching PDF letter, "Forever Grateful," specially crafted for Global Day of Parents. This heartfelt tribute recognises the unconditional love, guidance, and support of mums and dads everywhere, inviting readers of all ages to reflect on the profound impact of parental love in their lives.What's Inside?"Forever Grateful" is a beautifully crafted letter from a child to their
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6th - 9th
Writer's Workshop for Newbies (and Great Ideas for the Experienced!)
I created this presentation for a 30-person PD to introduce K-12 teachers at my school to the workshop model, as I was the only one at the school who had done it previously (for 5 years). It gives an overview of a *balanced* workshop model; helpful hints about conferencing, homework, class management and organization; a number of rubrics, on-demand assessments and activities I use; and at least ten potential mini-lessons for your students. The presentation can last 60-90 minutes, but the lessons
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3rd - 9th, Staff
"Out Of My Mind," by S. M. Draper, study guide and test
"Out Of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper is a teen issues book that zeros in on the pain of being a special needs student in our schools today. Melody is an 11 year old female and can not walk, feed herself, write or speak words; yet is gifted and talented. Everything she hears she remembers. She has a photographic memory, and is beside herself because she cannot communicate. She attends school but is in a special needs classroom that does the same lesson over and over again. Melody is about to
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4th - 10th
Compare & Contrast Essay: "A Sweet Debate Hot Chocolate VS Coffee " English
Unlock the secret to captivating essay writing with "Hot Chocolate Day: A Scrumptious Guide for GCSE/IGCSE Students." Tailored for students seeking excellence in their writing skills, this resource is a delectable journey into the art of essay crafting, using the delightful theme of Hot Chocolate Day.Target Audience: Specifically designed for GCSE/IGCSE students, this guide is crafted to enhance essay writing skills in a way that is engaging, relatable, and academically enriching. Also, complete
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7th - 10th
Watership Down Reading Comprehension and Literary Response Unit - Middle School
This reading unit is based on a 4-week pacing of the classic story, with weekly comprehension questions that can also be given as an assessment or read-along guide. There are a few open ended prompts on some of the assignments for students to respond to as well. The quizzes contain a variety of question types such as multiple choice, one-word fill-in answer, and short answer. Each weekly quiz has 10 questions, with an answer key provided.For week #5: there is a final "Response to Literature"
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7th - 10th
Nuclear Energy Argumentative Essay Writing Tasks
A complete week long guided reading lesson that prepares students to write an argumentative essay on nuclear energy. Includes pre-reading questions, links to a video with a task, foldable (flipbook) instructions, and writing prompts. Students will learn the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy. Works as a great end-of-year activity. Includes six informational texts (articles) with line numbers for easy citation. Students can cite evidence from readings on the disasters at Chernoby
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FREE Rubric for Grading Exposition, Opinion and Persuasive Writing Assignments
These free rubrics for grading exposition, opinion and persuasive writing assignments can be used as teacher-only resources, or highlighted to return to students!Two versions provided - best fit grade and point-based grade - and each rubric includes one section for Quality of Communication, Organization, Purpose and Structure, and another section for Quality of Language, Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling.Use alongside your own assignments, or any of my persuasive writing resources... Get the BUN
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7th - 12th
Hatchet Essays Movie Comparison Cast Away
This is an compare/contrast thematic essay project to conclude reading Hatchet. Students will watch Cast Away, take notes using a graphic organizer (included), and then compose a thematic essay comparing the two works.
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5th - 9th
Pow Tree Professional Development and Teaching Toolkit
This professional development presentation will give you an understanding of how to use evidence-based writing strategy- POW TREE. It provides a deep dive into understanding the SRSD model, data points from academic journal, how to implement instructional sequence, and resources for teachers to use like: graphic organizers, think aloud stems, transitional words pdf, POW TREE anchor charts, writing rubric, and exemplars.You can use this to present at your school site or simply how to use this wri
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Middle School Book Report Bundle
A format for book reports in a middle school classroom. Bundle includes:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Pre-Reading Survey
3. Post-Reading Survey
4. Essay Instructions
5. Grading Rubric
All files are in MS Word, making them editable and customizable for your classroom. I used these in my 7th and 8th grade Integrated Language Arts (ILA) classes and loved how well they worked. Help get your students making and evaluating their own predictions!
The Pre-Reading Survey h
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5th - 8th
Reading Squares: The One Stop Writing to Respond Strategy
Instead of giving students RACE (Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain) strategy or showing them what NOT to do, provide them with a plan that allows them to write on their level with guidance. Comic One-Pagers, i.e., Reading Squares serve to access both mixed language and imagery to further illustrate for the reader what the writer understands about life and the text they are reading.Professional Development will be provided for any district that wishes to incorporate this strategy for all e
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Fahrenheit 451 Case Study | Homework, Exit Tickets, & Lesson Objectives |
Homework, Exit Tickets, & Lesson Objectives {Intro of novel & Novel]
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4th - 12th
FRANKENSTEIN: Informative Essay, 4 Options on Real World Issues
As your students are reading Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, (or once they are done) give them a writing task that ties in some real-world topics. Four options are given that attempt to bridge modern science with this literary classic: Genetic Engineering, Transplants, Lightning/Electricity, and the Psychological Need for Love. This assignment requires students to compose a 5-paragraph essay on the topic they choose using information from 2 nonfiction sources as well as the novel.* Assignment She
Grades:
7th - 12th
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