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Paired Text Passages - Uniforms - Back to School Opinion Writing
These printable or digital fact-based paired text passages about school uniforms help strengthen students' opinion writing skills. School Uniforms Opinion Writing Lesson PlanStart with an engaging focus question, then have students read these perfectly paired passages on the topic. Students study the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinionStudents organize their thoughts on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports students as they write their fin
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3rd - 6th
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Text Dependent Opinion Writing Text Based Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer Mars
Get your students ready for state writing tests with these differentiated paired passages, mentor texts, and writing prompts that are perfect for opinion, persuasive, or argumentative essays. Both articles have been updated for 2024. One article is a first-person reflection on space flight by an author who grew up in Florida during the Space Shuttle era. The second article is informational, explaining what NASA is doing to get ready for a Mars mission. During close reading, your students pick
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Opinion or Persuasive Writing Bundle, Text Dependent Writing, Easel
Paired Passages - Homework - Back to School Opinion Writing - Print & Digital
These printable or digital fact-based paired text passages about homework help strengthen students' opinion writing skills, and are perfect for back to school.Homework Opinion Writing Lesson PlanStart with an engaging focus question, then have students read these perfectly paired passages on the topic. Students study the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinionStudents organize their thoughts on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports students as
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3rd - 6th
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How to Cite Sources Practice Packet
Product Objective: Students will be able to provide sufficient evidence and elaboration when writing informational/explanatory and opinion/persuasive essays. Grade Level: Grades 4, 5, and 6. How to Use This Product: I recently created this product to prepare my students for their state writing exams because I wasn't satisfied with the existing curriculum. This product is just one part of a small line of products I created to practice isolated writing skills that are deemed important by Common Co
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4th - 6th
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Paired Text Passages - Recess - Back to School Opinion Writing - Print & Digital
These printable or digital fact-based paired text passages about school recess help strengthen students' opinion writing skills, and are perfect for back to school.School Recess Opinion Writing Lesson PlanStart with an engaging focus question, then have students read these perfectly paired passages on the topic. Students study the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinionStudents organize their thoughts on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports s
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3rd - 6th
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Henrietta Lacks and Bioethics CER Research Project - Black History Month Project
Looking to spark amazing discussion and engage your students in real-world debate, all while learning an important figure in Black History? Help your students learn about Henrietta Lacks, HeLa Cells, and the property rights of biological materials with this bioethics research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering
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8th - 11th
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Paired Texts Lesson with Short Stories - The Most Dangerous Game and The Lottery
This "paired passages" lesson encourages students to practice annotation, story analysis, synthesis, and essay writing. Students complete close readings of Richard Connell’s story “The Most Dangerous Game” and Shirley Jackson’s story “The Lottery.” Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings, consider and compare themes, and write a short literary analysis essay. The lesson includes handouts with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies, which provide scaffolding for diverse
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9th - 12th
Paired Texts: Frederick Douglass & Malala Yousafzai - Close Reading Essay Lesson
This lesson connects three texts: Robert Hayden’s poem “Frederick Douglass,” an excerpt from Frederick Douglass’s My Bondage and My Freedom, and the New York Times article “Malala Yousafzai, Girl Shot by Taliban, Makes Appeal at U.N.” It also makes learning relevant for your students through real-world connections, while meeting ELA standards by employing nonfiction texts.Use this lesson to give your students practice with close reading and the synthesis of ideas. Activity handouts focus on b
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Real-World Nonfiction Connections Bundle: Thoreau, Douglass & Chopin
Thesis Statement Mini-lesson - Argumentative Essay
These worksheets will help students understand the formula to creating a strong thesis statement for an argumentative essay. The directions are clear and simple to understand; just print and go!Here is what is included:★Worksheets (3 pages)★Answer Key Thank you so much for stopping by my store. I hope you are enjoying my products. I appreciate you providing feedback and you even earn free TPT credits every time you do!Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded.If you have a
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6th - 12th
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Autonomous Vehicle Research Project and CER Writing for STEM, Robotics, and AI
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic! Help your students learn about new technologies and the benefits and limitations with this autonomous car research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format. Get all 4 STEM Research Projects here and save 20%!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering evidence from a video and an article. The sources introduce students
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6th - 10th
Paired Texts - Road Not Taken and Harlem (Dream Deferred) - Essay Writing
Guide students through close readings of two poems: "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost and "Harlem (Dream Deferred)" by Langston Hughes. Then, facilitate their understanding of the central themes and speakers’ attitudes as they construct connections between the poems. Use this activity to provide practice with a prose constructed response (short essay).This 20-page product includes the following:explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standardsanticipation guidebuilding b
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6th - 9th
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Paired Texts - We Wear the Mask and I'm Nobody! - Essay Writing Activity
Guide students through close readings of two poems: "We Wear the Mask" by pre- Harlem Renaissance poet Paul Laurence Dunbar and "I'm Nobody! Who are you?" by Emily Dickinson. Then facilitate their understanding of the speakers’ attitudes and central themes as they construct connections between the poems. The lesson engages students with an icebreaker opening game of "Two Truths and a Lie" and culminates in a writing task that imitates the style of a standardized assessment. Additionally, this
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7th - 10th
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Elf Application Christmas Persuasive Writing Christmas Activities 5th grade
Persuasive essays meet Christmas whimsy in this differentiated project that lets you teach essay structure, revision, and creative writing to your older elementary students. They’ll choose from three open positions at the North Pole – Toymaker Elf, Reindeer Caretaker Elf, and Delivery Elf. Each job has very different requirements to appeal to the diverse personalities in your classroom. You’ll decide whether they should write simple one-paragraph essays or more complex five-paragraph essays comp
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3rd - 5th
Paired Passages - Summer Break - Back to School Opinion Writing, Print & Digital
These printable or digital fact-based paired text passages about summer breaks from school help strengthen students' opinion writing skills. Summer Breaks Opinion Writing Lesson PlanStart with an engaging focus question, then have students read these perfectly paired passages on the topic. Students study the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinionStudents organize their thoughts on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports students as t
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3rd - 6th
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Text Based Essay Informational Writing on Bees Differentiated Paired Passages
Do you need state writing test prep? Your students will do a close reading of two articles on bees and beekeeping with an expository writing prompt. Both texts come in two reading levels, allowing you to differentiate instruction. Then, your kids will fill out graphic organizers for either five paragraph, four paragraph, or one paragraph essays. A teacher's guide gives you instruction tips and an editable rubric makes grading easier. You can print them all or assign them digitally through TPT
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5th - 6th
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5-ESS3-1
Also included in: Expository Text-Dependent Essay Bundle, Lions, Bees, and Africa, Easel
Movie Guide made for The Emperor's New Groove (G - 2000)
This Movie Guide made for The Emperor's New Groove (G - 2000) challenges students to explore themes of personal growth, responsibility, and teamwork. Analyze the development of characters like Pacha and Yzma, and how their interactions influence Kuzco's journey from a self-centered ruler to a considerate individual. Explore elements of humor and how the film's unique narrative style enhances the storytelling.This resource is meant to supplement the viewing of the movie, see the IMDb listing here
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3rd - 7th
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Narrative Writing Bell Ringers with Prompts for High School Personal Narrative
Begin each day of your personal narrative writing unit with a bell ringer designed to teach narrative structure. All slides are labeled by topic and answer slides are included when applicable. Click the preview for more detailed information. All materials are available in PDF to print and student materials are writeable in Google Slides. ⭐ This is included in my complete no-prep Narrative Writing Unit! DETAILS: ⭐ Analysis of two songs with narrative features (Pearl Jam's Last Kiss and Reba M
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8th - 10th
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Penguins Informative Writing Prompt and Reading Comprehension Passage for Winter
Do you need a quick, no-prep, and engaging ELA activity about penguins to use with your second graders, third graders, fourth graders, or fifth graders during your reading and writing instruction, especially in the Winter? This resource can be used for whole group instruction, small groups, assessment, early finishers, substitute teacher days, and ELA rotations or centers. Printable and digital versions are both included, plus it's ready to use in Easel!➡️ Click here to check out the bundle and
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2nd - 5th
Glory Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (R - 1989)
This Glory Movie Guide | Worksheet | Questions | Google Slides (R - 1989) challenges students to connect with this classic civil war film. Ask students to analyze Colonel Robert Shaw, how the war changes him and the impact he has on his soldiers. Compare and contrast him to Colonel Montgomery. Determine the symbolism of Robert's men carrying the flag after he dies and discuss the concept of 'tough love'.Note: An answer key is not included as many questions are open-ended and encourage students t
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Jumanji Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 1995)
Jumanji invites students on a magical, dangerous journey into a game of trust, fear and chance. This is a great movie to teach your students about trust among friends and inspire a whimsical imagination. Use this movie guide to create a genuine learning opportunity for your students. Discuss with your students the 11 high-level short answer and essay questions by pausing at the designated times on the movie guide. See the thumbnails for example questions. An answer key is not included as many qu
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4th - 8th
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Embedding Quotes Notes and Practice Exercises
Most English teachers know the struggle of instructing students to find solid evidence to include in their essays, but when it comes time to grade, finding quotations strewn throughout the paper in a haphazard way without context, lead-in or any introduction.This product includes interactive notes, instructional slides, and practice problems (answer key included) that target 4 quote embedding techniques that students can apply to their own writing. Long gone will be the days of seeing a random q
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Secondary English ELA Essay Writing Bundle
Paired Texts - Speech by Patrick Henry and Story by Mark Twain - Essay Writing
Guide your students through close readings of two classic texts: “Speech to the Second Virginia Convention” by Patrick Henry and “The War Prayer” by Mark Twain. Then, facilitate their understanding of the speakers’ attitudes and central themes as they construct connections between the texts and write an analytical essay.This updated product file includes the following: -explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual reading guide and vocabula
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Paired Passages and Common Core Writing Tasks 16 texts (8 lessons)
The Shack Movie Viewing Guide (PG13-2017)
The Shack does a wonderful job at asking the hard questions that many people ponder about Christianity. Use this movie guide to engage your students and increase their understanding of the big issues discussed in this film. Don't forget to download a free Book & Movie Comparison worksheet if your class has also read the 2007 novel by William Young.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 1
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Christian Movie Guide MEGA Bundle | 10 Movie Guides | SAVE 35%
Paired Texts - Gift of the Magi and How Do I Love Thee? - Essay Writing
This lesson with paired texts encourages students to explore themes of love through close readings of the O.Henry story “The Gift of the Magi” and Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s poem “How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways.” Students synthesize their understanding of the texts, consider and compare themes, and complete a prose constructed response.This 27-page resource includes the following: -explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards -anticipation guide-journal-co
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7th - 10th
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