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Memoir Vignettes: A Narrative Writing Unit (6-8)
What are memoir vignettes?This writing unit is specifically designed to meet the standards for narrative writing (W.6.3, W.7.3, W.8.3). Memoir Vignettes are short, poetic, partial memories with rich language and sharp images. Unlike traditional memoir or personal narrative writing, memoir vignettes don’t force students to make conclusions and tell a complete story from start to finish. They are little snips of time, which is less intimidating for many students who struggle to write about themsel
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6th - 8th
Also included in: 6-8 Year-Long Middle School Writing Curriculum Bundle (11 Units Total)
Narrative Nonfiction: A Narrative Writing Unit (6-8)
What is narrative nonfiction?This writing unit is specifically designed to meet the standards for narrative writing. Students select a news article about a specific event that they are interested in. The next step is they bring that news article to life through imagining the narrative details (description of characters, setting, dialogue, etc.). What is left is a narrative story that contains nonfiction details from the news article to accurately reflect the original news article. Along the way,
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 6-8 Year-Long Middle School Writing Curriculum Bundle (11 Units Total)
Ask Anything Research Paper: A Research Writing Unit (6-8)
What is the focus of the Ask Anything research writing unit?This writing unit is specifically designed to meet the standards for research (W.6.7, W.6.8, W.7.7, W.7.8 W.8.7, W.8.8). Teaching students a research process they can use again and again not only in ELA, but in any class is something they will be so thankful for as they realize how applicable it is to their world. The “Ask Anything” research unit is where students get to research one question they want the answer to. Based off of tha
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 6-8 Year-Long Middle School Writing Curriculum Bundle (11 Units Total)
Literary Analysis: An Informative/Explanatory Writing Unit (6-8)
What does the literary analysis writing unit focus on?This writing unit is specifically designed to meet the standards for informative/explanatory writing (W.6.2, W.7.2, W.8.2). Writing an essay to analyze a piece of literature is something students will do again and again in a variety of ways starting in middle school all the way through their college years. This unit teaches students how to analyze the themes of a text and talk about how a specific theme is revealed through the characters, set
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 6-8 Year-Long Middle School Writing Curriculum Bundle (11 Units Total)
Important Issue Letter: A Persuasive Writing Unit (6-8)
What does the important issue letter cover?This writing unit is specifically designed to meet the standards for persuasive writing (W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1). Students will start out by studying three mentor texts written on a variety of issues for a variety of audiences. Next, they will have a chance to study persuasive techniques used in the mentor texts to convince their audience of a specific viewpoint. Pre-writing by making lists and writing off of these lists comes next until students ultimatel
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 6-8 Year-Long Middle School Writing Curriculum Bundle (11 Units Total)
Position Paper Research Unit Bundle | Everything you need to teach research
A position paper is a type of research paper that is heavily researched and that supports a particular stand on a divisive issue. Argumentative and persuasive writing is important, but it must be backed up by credible facts. Completing research and forming well-thought opinions on a complicated issue is a very beneficial experience for high school students. However, it is challenging.I have extensively studied and refined this unit over the past few years and it has everything you could possibly
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9th - 12th
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Quote to Live By: An Informative/Explanatory Writing Unit (6-8)
What does the quote to live by writing unit focus on?This writing unit is specifically designed to meet the standards for informative/explanatory writing (W.6.2, W.7.2, W.8.2). Students will read quotes and ultimately pick one quote that they deeply connect with and see as a theme song for their life. Throughout the essay, students will define and explain the meaning of the quote, explain how the quote relates to a situation they have faced in their life, explain how the quote relates to a situa
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 6-8 Year-Long Middle School Writing Curriculum Bundle (11 Units Total)
Fantasy Realms" A D& D Inspired Comprehensive Creative Writing Unit
Embark on an educational adventure with "Fantasy Realms," a comprehensive creative writing unit inspired by the exciting elements of Dungeons and Dragons. This unit is meticulously designed to captivate middle school students' imaginations while enhancing their writing, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Spanning various core and supplementary subjects, this unit offers a multifaceted approach to education that taps into the creative spirits of young writers and adventurers alike.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Expository Writing Lessons 1-16 Bundled, Grades 5-8
EXPOSITORY WRITING LESSONS BOOK – ALL of the student directed EXPOSITORY LESSON PLANS that are offered as individual lessons on TpT, have now been put into ONE BOOKEach expository writing lesson in this book is student directed because it guides the students through the process of writing: Breaking writing into paragraphsWriting a narrative and a persuasive paragraph Writing descriptive, cause and effect, compare and contrast, personal narrative, and persuasive essaysSummarizing expository readi
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6th - 8th
Children's Book: A Narrative Writing Unit (6-8)
What is a children's book roll off?This writing unit is specifically designed to meet the standards for narrative writing (W.6.3, W.7.3, W.8.3). The idea behind the children's book writing unit is for students to study a popular children's book series. A few examples include Pete the Cat, Scaredy Squirrel, Little Blue Truck, The Day the Crayons Quit, If You Give series, The Food Group series, etc. After students study the series, they write a new children's book to add to the series. It's a fun
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 6-8 Year-Long Middle School Writing Curriculum Bundle (11 Units Total)
Middle School Writing Rubrics BUNDLE
Middle School Writing Rubrics! Huge BUNDLE! Rubrics for writing assessment at the middle level. Includes rubrics for technical writing, essay writing, narrative writing, and expository writing. Some writing assignments also included. 17 different files. Full assessment rubrics and short rubrics for brief summaries. All together you would pay more for them separately, but if you buy the bundle, you'll save a ton! Some rubrics are editable, so you can adjust for your own classroom use. Nice to hav
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6th - 8th
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Music Legends Research Paper Projects — Secondary Music ELA — CCSS Rubrics
Explore the rich tapestry of music history as your students embark on an exciting journey of discovering the greatest musicians of all time. This comprehensive research guide bundle empowers students to delve into the lives and achievements of legendary figures from eight influential music genres: Classical, Jazz, Country, Pop, Musical Theatre, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop, and Hip Hop.With the tools provided in this bundle, students will not only expand their knowledge of these genres but also develop th
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7th - 10th
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Drowned City No-Prep Nonfiction Graphic Novel Bundle for Middle School ELA
A no-prep, comprehensive novel study for you! This resource combines four separate resources to provide over 100 pages of Common Core aligned curriculum specifically tailored to the text. The complete unit connects to over 25 ELA standard, models comprehension skills for independent reading, and encourages readers to move beyond the basics. SUMMARYThrough powerful images and compelling first-hand accounts of Hurricane Katrina, Don Brown brings this tragic weather event to life. Drowned City ill
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6th - 8th
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High School ELA Common Core Standards & Scales Guidebook – EDITABLE TEMPLATE
Looking to unify your high school English department through common assessment? Trying to streamline the inclusion of Common Core Standards and/or the scale principles of Robert Marzano's assessment philosophy into your curriculum? Overwhelmed? You don't have to be!The organizing principle behind this booklet is four-fold: To clearly present English Language Arts content standards that can guide all instruction in English classes,To provide examples of how each of these standards may be assessed
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9th - 12th, Staff
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Writing Workshops BUNDLE – ELA – 10 Research, Creative & Persuasive Units – CCSS
Never prep for a writing unit again! These TEN writing workshop units cover the creative genres of FANTASY, HORROR, MYSTERY, REALISTIC FICTION, SCIENCE FICTION, and TRAGEDY; the expository topics of ARGUMENT, LITERARY ANALYSIS, and RESEARCH ESSAY; and the non-fiction topic of PERSONAL ESSAY. These workshops will expertly guide you and your students through the writing process of nearly every type of essay assignment.Our creative writing workshops facilitate the analysis of genre writing, as well
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Complete Language Program for Grades 6-8
This bundle contains everything you would need for a successful year-long grade 6-8 language program. Yes, everything.Once you purchase this bundle, you will receive an email with access to the Google Drive where the entire language program is stored. You get access to everything! This program follows the Ontario Language Curriculum, but since it includes more than enough content for a comprehensive language program, it entirely applies to US standards as well. This bundle includes:Access to ove
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6th - 8th
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Book Recommendation: A Persuasive Writing Unit (6-8)
What does the book recommendation writing unit cover?This writing unit is specifically designed to meet the standards for persuasive writing (W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1). Students will explore reasons they would recommend a book according to their reading preferences and brainstorm books they would recommend and why before selecting the book they would ultimately like to write their book recommendation about. Writers will use an outline to plan out an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. A
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: 6-8 Year-Long Middle School Writing Curriculum Bundle (11 Units Total)
National Parks Unit
Using technology students will research a National Park they have never visited and create a day to day itinerary through Google Maps and Google Slides. Assignments are suggested to go through Google Classroom; however, that is not required. This unit takes you through about 20-25 days worth of lessons and a suggested timeline for students to work on their project. Discussion questions are aligned with Depth and Complexity icons and content along with critical thinking lessons. Additional le
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4th - 6th
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Literature Comparison Activities Hamlet, Julius Caesar, Macbeth, Odyssey Lesson
Teach multiple grade levels? This bundle includes comparative lesson plans for four Common Core exemplar texts that range from ninth to twelfth grade. Have students think critically by comparing mediums with classic literature and modern film! “The Odyssey” with O Brother Where Art Thou?With O Brother Where Art Thou?, a fabulously creative adaptation of “The Odyssey,” students will identify and analyze the key corresponding scenes (links included)! There is also an analysis chart for theme, moti
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
People Who Changed the World Research Paper Projects BUNDLE — CCSS Rubrics
Ignite your students' passion for learning as they embark on a captivating journey through history. With 80 influential figures spanning 8 categories, including Civil Rights Leaders, Famous Philosophers, Important Explorers, Inventors, LGBTQ Trailblazers, Significant Abolitionists, STEM Innovators, and Women's Rights Heroes, this research guide offers a wealth of options for students to explore. From Rosa Parks and Albert Einstein to Marie Curie and Martin Luther King Jr., each figure has left a
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7th - 10th
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12-Sport Biography Research Paper Projects BUNDLE — PE ELA — CCSS Rubrics
Embark on an exploration of the greatest athletes of all time with this comprehensive 12-sport biography research guide bundle. Give your students the exciting opportunity to select from 12 popular sports and delve into the lives and achievements of one of 120 remarkable sports figures as they craft their own research essays.This dynamic resource equips students with the necessary tools to learn about and write about significant figures in their chosen sport. The research writing guides within t
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7th - 10th
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Experiential Learning Projects BUNDLE – High School – Full Units – CCSS Rubrics
For educators considering adding project based learning units into their high school curriculum, the 4 units in this bundle cover everything from choice research to service learning. The included products could form the basis of an entire project-centered class, or be scaffolded year-by-year as part of your school's experiential learning curriculum.This bundle includes the following experiential learning projects: A Choice Research Project: Allows students to craft their own research question an
Grades:
9th - 12th
Capstone Thesis: Formal Research Paper
This bundle bridges student choice, authentic learning, and academic writing through a carefully structured, APA-formatted, five-chapter research paper exercising students’ CCLS skills for reading, writing, and language. It is appropriate for high school or college-level instruction. We have included eighteen resources (Google slides custom formatted to 8.5 X 11) that can be projected on a screen and printed for individual student use.You’ll find:26 Google slides providing a “walk-through” of th
Non-fiction Podcast Literature Circles on Social Justice Themes
You've heard of Podcasts, and you've heard of Literature Circles, but have you heard of Podcast Literature Circles? This mash-up is a match made in heaven that will challenge your students to think critically and care about the world.Podcasts: This is a 4-week unit structured as literature circles, but the "text" that students are "reading" is a podcast. Podcast options included are:Dolly Parton's America (topics: Appalachian Life, Societal Polarization)Forced to Flee (topics: International Conf
Grades:
9th - 12th
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