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8th grade writing-expository guided reading books for staff and administrators
Charles by Shirley Jackson Short Story Mini-Unit
This short story mini-unit features Shirley Jackson’s short story “Charles.” Appropriate for grades 7 to 10, the lessons focus on the development of theme and paragraphs.Included in the mini-unit is: ❒ A copy of the short story❒ A prediction chart ❒ An anticipation guide❒ Activity sheet (select important passages in the text for later theme and paragraph support)❒ Author’s purpose activity sheet❒ How to develop a theme sheet with an example❒ A graphic organizer to help students plan their para
Grades:
7th - 10th
Naplan Persuasive Writing- Read Aloud and Mentor Texts
I am excited to present an unparalleled resource that will elevate your students' persuasive writing skills to new heights! Introducing "Persuasive Writing Texts" – 48 Convincing Pieces for Crafting Compelling Arguments.Overview:Resource Type: Instant Digital DownloadContent: Immerse yourself in a curated collection of 48 meticulously crafted persuasive texts, each tailored to address a diverse array of writing scenarios.Use Cases: Perfect for inspiring impactful debates, serving as exemplary te
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Summarizing: Determining What is Important in Text
Summarizing: Determining What is Important in Text by Darla Brink; a power point presentation to accompany the summarizing handouts and student worksheets(sold separately); use with students to introduce summarizing or for staff development; explicit instruction of a variety of strategies to help students with common core reading standard #2; includes strategies for main ideas as well as summarizing: hand summaries, one word summaries and two sentence explanations, negotiating the main idea, two
Grades:
4th - 9th
Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes - AN EVALUATION FOR STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
The Opinion Letter with the Novel HolesAppropriate for grades 7 to 9, students learn how to recognize and write a supported opinion using Louis Sachar’s novel “Holes.”The bundle includes: ❒ An activity sheet on “What is a Supported Opinion?” (with answer key)❒ Instructions on how to write an effective opinion letter❒ The evaluation which contains the instruction sheet and list of topics (that were selected for students of different needs. Students who are high achieving might select one of the
Grades:
7th - 9th
The Oval Portrait Unit (Close Read, Assessment, and Creative Activity)
I created this because I could not find a close read or assessment ANYWHERE that I like for Poe's "The Oval Portrait."This unit contains the following:1. A Close Read that covers multiple literary skills including analysis of setting, characters, symbols, figurative language, etc.2. A text-based assessment that isn't just recall questions3. A "Symbolic Portrait" activity where students apply their knowledge of symbols to create a portrait of themselves, a book or movie character, or an original
Grades:
8th - 11th
MLA Source Summary Template
This resource provides support for all students, including English Learners (ELs) and students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). It breaks down the works cited page in MLA format, helps students identify textual evidence, and assists with summarizing text.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
HISTORICAL FICTION NEWSPAPER PROJECT
A unique book report project in response to a work of historical fiction. The project is designed to thoroughly immerse students in the historical period in question, and will stretch their skills in research, expository writing, and formatting. The packet includes 2 printable pages of guidelines and an assessment rubric. All pages are ready to be printed and handed out to students.
Grades:
4th - 9th
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
Grades:
7th - 12th
Article Review Writing Reflections
This is a worksheet I made for my high school science elective classes. It's a nice general worksheet that will work with most informational articles. Students summarize, make connections between the topic and class topics, write a reflection, and document 2 questions they had while reading and go research the answers.This is a 5 page PDF file. The first 4 pages are the student worksheet. It can be printed as a booklet, or shrunk down half size to fit all 4 pages on one page front/back. The
Grades:
6th - 12th
Colorful Pattern Designs - Home & Office Pads - 4 Assorted Designs Note Pads
About this itemEach page measures 8.5 x 11inches and has 50 sheets.Great small gift ideaFun patterns for reminders, honey-do list, shopping list and more.Office notepads and home notepads.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Classic Book Report Guide/ Instrutions for Students
I use this book report assignment with classic books for the best responses, but it could be used with any fiction book. Review the material with students pointing out the examples and different parts of the report. The examples come from The Pearl which we usually read before assigning the book report. I also sell a writing frame guide.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Frame-for-Book-Report
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Grades:
6th - 10th
BYSTANDER by James Preller
"Bystander" is a great book to use when discussing bullying. The story treats the issue of being a bystander in a bully situation, and allows the reader to consider what his/her responses might be: ignore? interfere? report?
Included is a syllabus covering reading and writing prompts for each chapter.
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7th - 9th
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How to Use ChatGPT for High School Students - An Introduction to Chat GPT and AI
This is an introduction to Chat GPT and AI is an excellent introductory resource for students and teachers wanting to incorporate ethical use of Chat GPT and Artificial Intelligence in the classroom.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Sample Critical Essay Response on Teaching English Language Learners
Feel free to use this essay as a template for teaching critical short answer responses. I used this in graduate school in response to a self-selected strategy on how I teach my subject to my students.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda Book Study
This is a collection of active reading strategies I use when I teach this book study. Most of these strategies could work with a whole group book study or a literature group. Students will practice retelling main events, inferencing, and even writing in different POV.
Grades:
4th - 8th
The Outsiders Theme Analysis (Expository Essay) Prompt, Outline, and Rubric
Use this clearly explained prompt and outline to write an expository essay for the classic novel "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. Prompt lays out expectations, room for focused brainstorming, detailed outline guides students through each section of writing, and detailed rubric allows for easy, no fuss essay grading! *Created and originally used for 8th grade ELA but can be flexibly used for 6-12th
Grades:
6th - 12th
Powerpoint Relaying Key Points of Lucy Calkin's Writer's Workshop
I am a huge fan of Lucy Calkins and have taken three courses that explored her Readers/Writer's Workshop principles and I've been doing WW and RW for about five years now. I recently reviewed her latest CCSS materials and our school purchased them as they were fantastic.
I'm not making any money on this Powerpoint, I just did a PD (Professional Development) for my school on the elements of WW (I did a mini-lesson which is not included) but it was more background information on what the purpose
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Grades:
K - 8th
Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde - Guided Question Worksheet
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde is a delightful play sure to touch the hearts of your students. This five page guided response with 26 short essay questions will help strengthen student's comprehension as you do a group read in class.
The last question, number 27, elicits a 300-400 word essay, requiring the student to analyze the theme. Unlike more difficult assignments from this genre, students will come away feeling successful with this novel.
Other FABULOUS Historical Fict
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Compass Points Thinking Routine Graphic Organizers for analysis & evaluation
Compass Points is a powerful Visible Thinking Routine for examining personal reactions to an idea or plan. Compass Points enables groups of learners to consider ideas and propositions from four different angles to prevent personal reaction or quick judgment. In this routine, students are generally sharing their thinking at each step along the way before moving on to the next one. This allows the class to build on the group's thinking and often results in richer discussions.1. E = Excited What ex
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K - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Writing Process Flip Book
Use this Writing Process Flip Book with your students during writing time. This book will take them through the process of a genre writing piece. It will remind them what needs to be done at each stage of the writing process.
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
STAAR Writing Rubrics
Two student friendly writing rubrics for the STAAR test. One is personal narrative and the other is expository.
Grades:
3rd - 10th
SAVE YOUR SCHOOL SAVE YOURSELF
Three (3) Colorado Middle School students arrived at their school, on Friday, April 10, 2015, with LOADED GUNS and a smoke device. Despite April being the nation's traditional month when weapons and violent acts increase on school campuses, we ought not to accept that FACTUAL OBSCENITY as a permanent tradition. Instead, we ought to rise up and TEACH students that they themselves are the best MANAGERS of their own SAFETY. They can become the LEADERS in this vital area, which is just as important
Grades:
6th - 12th
Understanding the Topic Sentence: The Writer's Point
The importance of the topic sentence in writing paragraphs is often not fully understood by students. However, an understanding of the topic sentence and its tone provides student writers with direction for completing the paragraph. This PPT provides teachers with a module concerning the topic sentence that covers all of the essential elements of topic sentences, including their 3 names.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Close Reading Greek Myth Icarus
This is a close reading activity, the Greek myth of Icarus.
Step 1: teach literary genres
Step 2: focus on Myths ∧ their features
Step 3: Show clips of myths
Step 4: introduce vocabulary
Step 5: Review vocabulary
Step 6: Read and discuss
Step 7: Review answers/provide comprehension / skill feedback
Step 8: Find the cartoon version online show and compare via writing activity.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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