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Common Core CCRA.W.7 lessons $5-10
Christmas around the World Research Project, Holidays around the World Activity
During this Christmas around the World research project students will research a country and its Christmas traditions. Students can select a country from a set of 12 pre-determined countries or they can choose any country that they would like to research. Then, students will research the country as they respond to targeted research questions. While researching, they’ll be on the lookout for basics about the country, holiday traditions, fun facts, food and drink for the holiday and even inform
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4th - 7th
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DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Genius Hour Activity - Passion Project for Upper Elementary Students
This Genius Hour activity pack is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. Teaching can be overwhelming with all the planning that you have to do. This Genius Hour activity will save you time and headaches as you plan and begin to implement this activity in your classroom. You can use this for passion projects or even enrichment for those high level students in your classroom too!This amazing Genius Hour resource includes:-Genius Hour Teacher Tips to help get you started-A slides
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4th - 6th
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Research Project with 3-D Picture Frames to Display Research Report - Any Topic!
This mini-research project is designed to be fun and meaningful! Students will research a person, place, animal, or event and display their research in a picture frame. The picture frame will include a picture (either sketched or printed) of their topic. Then, students’ research will slide into the picture frame’s pocket. There are research project templates, research graphic organizers, and research materials for every aspect of the project included. This project is designed for 5-7 class perio
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4th - 7th
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Writing Commentary for the Literary Analysis Essay: Strategies for Success
In this 38-page bundle, I have provided students with two methods for crafting commentary that will help them not only write analysis but also take it to a deeper level: the "This Shows That Method" and the "LET" Method.Writing commentary is without a doubt the most difficult aspect of the literary analysis essay. It is the ONE part for which there is no formula because it's the part of the essay that contains the writer's original thoughts, or commentary/ analysis, on the evidence of the essa
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How to Write a Paragraph | Mini Unit Middle School
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
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6th - 8th
Halloween Activities Mini Unit BUNDLE Lesson Plans for English
If you are looking for quick and easy ideas to use in October to keep your middle or high school English students on task and engaged, then look no more! Add rigor and fun to October! This pack includes up to 3 weeks of materials depending on your class periods and how you use what's included: Use them all or use pieces to provide differentiation to your different groups. This mini Halloween unit with poetry, nonfiction, fiction, research, and writing will help you SURVIVE the holiday season wh
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8th - 10th
Jack the Ripper: Tone & Bias in the Media Coverage of this Infamous Murder Case
Jack the Ripper. One of the most notorious serial killers of all time. And he was never caught. There are over 100 theories about his identity. If you're looking for a high-interest nonfiction topic to get your students interested in analyzing nonfiction, this is it! This activity has two parts. The first parts takes students through an exercise of identifying tone in a news article written about Jack the Ripper. There are four articles in this part of this lesson that all come from The L
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â The Ultimate Crime Bundle- Criminals, Serial Podcast, Lizzie Borden, & MORE!
The Complete Gothic Unit for High School-- Close Readings, Assessments + MORE!
This high-interest bundle contains 50+ items for teaching Gothic literature to high school students. It includes close readings of novel passages, short stories, and poetry along with creative writing assignments, assessments, and fun stuff! Students LOVE Gothic literature, and these readings + activities are a sure way to motivate students to read, write, speak, and listen.Here's what's included: Introduction to Gothic— Power Point (separate)Introduction Power Point Doodle Notes Sheet w/ Answ
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8th - 12th
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ChatGPT & Artificial Intelligence: A reading & writing unit
ChatGPT and AI are here to stay. As scary as that is, it won't help to ignore it. Instead, give your students the opportunity to really explore and talk about the issue of artificial intelligence, so they can make some informed decisions about using AI as students. This full unit will provide them with the opportunity to reflect, read, discuss, collaborate, and write as they explore how ChatGPT and AI will affect them and the society they live in.This bundle includes:✅ An introductory mini-lesso
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8th - 12th
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3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade Biography Informative Writing Unit Mini Lessons
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach Biography and Informative Writing? Are you not sure how to teach the Common Core standards for Informative Writing? These Informative Writing lessons will guide you and your students through the entire writing process from Researching to Publishing.Students love picking an important person to research for this writing project. This is such an easy way to give your students CHOICE while teaching writing.I have made it super easy for you to teach an eff
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3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â 3rd, 4th, or 5th Grade Informative Writing Unit Bundle
Introduction to Shakespeare Middle School and High School Shakespeare's Language
Looking for an engaging way to introduce William Shakespeare's background and context and prepare students to better understand Shakespeare's language? These editable, no prep, Google Slides Intro to Shakespeare activities are the perfect way to introduce Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, and any Shakespeare play, sonnet, or unit! This mini-unit includes a presentation about William Shakespeare's background and historical context, a collaborative mini research project about the time period, and
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7th - 12th
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6 Traits of Writing Mini Lessons With Printables!
6 Traits of Writing Mini Lessons is a great addition to your 6+1 or 6 Traits of Writing Traits Crate! 6 Traits of Writing may be used alone or as a resource to teach your students about all 6 traits! Teaching the 6 traits of writing has changed the way I teach writing. My students used to struggle to write for any length of time. Now, with training and these easy to follow lessons, it has made my job easier and my students love writing! Samples and rubrics not included. Focused on Primary Writ
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K - 2nd
Also included in:Â 6 Traits of Writing Bundle Mini Lessons and Task Cards
Insects - Animal Classification Science and Writing Unit - Primary
Learn all about insects with this animal classification science and writing unit. Study the qualities of insects and learn about 15 different animals that are insects. There are tons of great writing projects, printables, and fact pages included. This unit also includes a special bonus word work and math activities!Science:KWL ChartInsect Fact Cards: Qualities, habitats, physical features, diet, and life cycleScience Readers: 2 color and 2 B&W foldable books15 Animal Fact Cards: Bumblebee, c
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Animal Science SUPER BUNDLE - Animal Habitats & Animal Classification
Persepolis "Identity and the Battle of Ideologies" FULL UNIT
This unit plan contains all of my original ideas and resources I've created for my unit on Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi, which I use as the primary text during my Middle East unit in my World Literature class. I teach the class to 12th graders, and I love using literature to encourage critical thought and connections across subject areas. Along with analyzing the graphic novel through a more traditional literary lens, I also use to the content of the book to inspire
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â World Literature Full Year Book Study BUNDLE (Modern/Highly-relevant Books!)
Animal Research Reports
Animal Research Reports Made EasyThis informative writing and informational text unit is more than just templates, it includes everything you need for researching, drafting, and publishing rigorous animal reports. With the Common Core’s emphasis on informational text and informative writing, this unit will walk you and your young writers through the entire researching and writing process. Check out the preview to see everything included in this unit.Immersion•Text Features Help Me Understand•Ho
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2nd - 5th
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Full Unit for Ernest Cline's Ready Player One
Be sure to check out the preview available on this page where you can view the questions and activity for the second chapter for free.This is a complete 68 page unit for Ernest Cline's Ready Player One. The unit contains an anticipation guide to use before reading the novel, comprehension questions for each of the chapters in the novel (with a focus on higher order thinking) along with an answer guide for all the chapter questions, activities for a number of the chapters, and a final exam on the
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5th - 12th
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Types of Communities Activities & Flip Book - 2nd, 3rd & 4th Grade Geography
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your students all about different types of communities? Your students will love learning about types of communities with these engaging geography activities, worksheets, and a flipbook. This resource contains easy-to-follow lessons to help you teach your class about urban, suburban, and rural communities. In this bundle, your students will get hands-on activities, foldables, worksheets, early finisher resources, homework options, writing prompts, a fli
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2nd - 4th
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Writing a Bibliography Citing Sources and Word Search CCSS Grades 3-8 Low Prep
Struggle no more with teaching bibliography writing! This comprehensive lesson simplifies the process, making it a clear and engaging activity for students. Ideal for integration into a research unit or as a standalone lesson, this resource is a must-have for any nonfiction writing curriculum.This Resource Includes:Anchor Charts: Includes two charts that guide students in identifying credible sources and understanding the difference between primary and secondary sources.Simplified Definitions: B
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3rd - 8th
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Synthesis and Argument: Holiday Prompt for Essay Writing or Socratic Seminar
If you're looking for an essay writing experience to get you through the last few days before winter break, you've found it! This prompt is set up for students to use for argument and synthesis writing or for a socratic seminar or fishbowl discussion.From Black Friday MANIA through Christmas magic, the holidays are filled with the most extreme examples of humanity. We see people trampled to death over a flat screen TV, but we also see the most giving side of the biggest Scrooges we know. Writ
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Synthesis Essay {A Growing Bundle of Argumentative, Analytical Writing}
Unit 2: Serial Podcast Lesson Plans & Printable Worksheets, S.1, Episodes 2-4
Update: Season 2 lesson plans are now available. If you enjoy season 1, you might also enjoy season 2.
All Season 1 Serial units are now available. If you think you might use all 5 units, we recommend purchasing them as a bundle, and saving 20%. Click here for the Serial bundle, covering all 12 episodes.
Mentioned by The Wall Street Journal and featured by Slate.com, 62 pages (eight full lessons, plus a quiz) of teacher guides and printable student worksheets covering season 1, episodes 2-4
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9th - 12th
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Animals Fiction Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions 4th 5th Grade
Use these effective animals fiction reading passages with your students while knowing most of the work is done for you. Comprehension questions are full of color and pictures, CCSS aligned and written especially for Grades 4-5. Titles Include:Donny's Glasses, Hare & Bear, Maggie's Turtle, New Pup, Naughty Cat, Ella's Baseball Bat, Ola the Rabbit, Ethan and the Puppies, Endangered Animals, Chinese New Year.Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a blend of post-reading activities. Each
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4th - 5th
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The Crayon Man Mentor Text Unit for Grades 3-5
The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons by Natascha Biebow is a fantastic example of a narrative biography. If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one book!With this unit, you'll be able to teach important ELA skills whil
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â MENTOR TEXT CLUB by Jivey 2ND EDITION for Grades 3-5
We Are Water Protectors Mentor Text Unit for Grades 3-5
We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom is a beautiful picture book (a Caldecott Winner) full of figurative language that tells the story of the Indigenous fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline. If you don't own a copy of the book, check your local library or you might even find an online read-aloud of the text with a simple Google search!Using mentor texts is one of the best ways to maximize your teaching time. You are able to teach multiple skills, subjects, and topics with just one boo
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â MENTOR TEXT CLUB by Jivey 2ND EDITION for Grades 3-5
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