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9th grade writing-expository thematic unit plan microsofts
Humor and Comedy Writing Unit Plan
This is a 5-10 day humor writing unit plan for secondary English, college writing, or creative writing students. It’s meant to teach the theory and structure that go into humor writing along with plenty of practice activities.Humor writing takes a specific set of writing skills, and it can translate to a well-paying job for those who are especially good at it. Even students not destined for standup stages or sitcom writers’ rooms will benefit from studying the elements that make writing funny. T
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Laughing in Language Arts Class (English Lessons that Incorporate Humor)
How to write a Fairy Tale or Fable
This is a step by step process for writing a fairy tale or fable. This 21 page packet contains two stories for the students to read, vocabulary terms to improve their understanding of story elements, a step by step worksheet (with a few examples) to aide in the process of writing a fairy tale or fable, and requirements for the actual written piece. This is a fun way to get students writing. They will have an eye opening experience when they see the characteristics of a fairy tale or fable and ho
Grades:
6th - 12th
writing film analysis unit for "Last of the Mohicans" film (40 pages)
This adventure, colonial war film, Last of the Mohicans, is my favorite class film for teaching and is rated as one of the best films ever made. If you want a role model unit to instill a love and appreciation for films, then this multi-faceted, user-friendly unit can be applied to any feature movie. In addition, for this particular film, it appeals to those who are outdoors enthusiasts, American history aficionados and historical film lovers. GUARANTEED EXCITEMENT AND WORTHWHILE LEARNING EXPERI
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
COUNTRY RESEARCH PROJECT BUNDLE Report PowerPoint Presentation Around the World
***BUNDLE & SAVE!*** Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, print-and-go, 22-page Countries Around the World Online Research Project for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8) Unit. In this Countries Research Project, students will be assigned or choose a country. They will research the land, people, a current event, and compare/contrast their own traditions to that country using a variety of provided internet sources. They will use the informati
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3rd - 12th
Primary Sources Collection -- Complete Lessons with All You Need! 144 Pages
Best practices in history and 21st Century learning through primary sources, the Common Core, critical thinking, expository writing, public speaking, creative projects—they’re all here!THIS IS A VERY POPULAR, SOMEWHAT SMALLER, VERSION OF AN EVEN LARGER BUNDLE.You get five sets of bundled primary sources lessons—145 pages of lessons and materials in all—and a nice savings over buying the bundles individually. Each activity comes with explanations, guides, ready-to-print activity sheets, graphic
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4th - 12th
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The pros and cons of Social Media
You cannot move too far without being inundated with social media. Whether it’s our connection to Facebook or the use of every new and improving Smart Phones, Social Media is here to stay and needs to be understood.
This unit of study focuses on a key question: What are some of the positive and negative impacts that social media has on young people?
Readings have been included to help students examine and debate the issues. A list of reading from the Nelson Literacy series has also been incl
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6th - 9th
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Social Justice Research Simulation Task
This Research Simulation Task features two paired informational texts that speak to one common claim: Conflict in society influences individuals' decision making. The three texts are socially relevant and culturally diverse texts that expose readers to complex social challenges facing American cities.
Text dependent questions covering CCSS RI 9.2, 9.3 and 9.6 are included to guide students through their analysis of text.
As a culminating task, students will formulate a well-written literary
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9th - 11th
E2E Dystopian Fiction: A 35-Hour Secondary ELA Unit: LONG TERM SUB PLANS!
If you like this unit, you can purchase the entire year’s worth of lessons in the E2E Massive Whole-Year ELA Survival Pack. That bundle includes four, nine-week units, including this one, for just $29.99This argumentative reading and writing unit will take you through 35 instructional hours (approximately 9 weeks) of basic secondary ELA standards for argumentative reading and writing. It’s ALL HERE in a super-easy-to-follow PDF that links to Google Drive. Make your copies, do your edits, then pu
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7th - 12th
Feature Article PowerPoint Presentation
3-4 week body of work exploring feature articles.PPT that explores the key elements of feature articles (cloze reading activity), writing headlines, writing picture captions and examines two Triple J feature articles on Gaming Addiction and Pill Testing.This resource also includes a practice feature article that focuses on racism and stereotyping in The Simpsons. It uses The Simpsons episode ‘Monorail Marge’ and the trailer of ‘What’s Wrong With Apu’.PLEASE NOTE: This resource ONLY contains the
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9th - 12th
Freshman Writer's Workshop and Skill Inventory
This unit was designed as a writing assessment and intervention for incoming freshmen during the first two weeks of school. It is ordered as a series of mini-lesson workshops coupled with extensive writing and revision time that follow the order of the writing process. It is intended that teachers only cover the sections relevant to weaknesses indicated by the writing inventory at the beginning of the unit.
This unit follows a “teach and apply” formula: students learn a new strategy or skil
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9th - 10th
Persuasion: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL
elp your students learn about the three categories of persuasion, according to Aristotle, with the Persuasion: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Unit Materials All-in-One DEAL. Offered for less than it would cost to purchase each document separately. The following documents are included: Persuasion: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Guided Notes, Persuasion: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Identification Practice Sheet, and Persuasion: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Creation Practice Sheet. The Sample Images (to the right)
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6th - 12th
Supersize Me as Literary and Informational Nonfiction
Students will love this lesson !! Teaching nonfiction and struggling to capture your students’ interest? This uses the much-loved documentary, Supersize Me, as the vehicle to teach the pros and cons of the fast food technology, as well as the link between literary and informational nonfiction. Supersize Me is a wonderful combination of both story and facts. It reaches the balance students need to provide important information that will impact their health today and in the future, as well as
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6th - 12th
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Writing with Home: Year One
Writing With Home is a writing curriculum which encompasses all aspects of writing: reading, journaling, practice and craft. Students are provided high interest writing topics which include family and home, strengthening the bond to family while allowing students to develop their writing expertise. With clear examples of what is expected, relevant practice in writing techniques and options for honing the craft of writing, Writing With Home allows parents and family to inform writing topics and s
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7th - 10th
ALl the Light We Cannot See Final Project
Creative Writing Final Project for All the Light We Cannot See. Incorporates Doerr's Writing Style.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Water Projects
This product contains a list of 18 project ideas revolving around the central theme of water. Students may break into teams and investigate a variety of projects, or the teacher may select one project for an in-depth research assignment for the whole class. The topics are thought provoking, engaging, and promote critical thinking. Enjoy!
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5th - 10th
Methods of Persuasion: Digital Interactive Notebook - Distance Learning
Purpose:Created as an Expository Reading & Writing resource, this Interactive Notebook provides instruction, examples, & opportunities for critical analysis of Aristotle's Methods of Persuasion as they relate to rhetoric & bias in advertising/the media.Description:Customize the following as you wish:Writing PromptsAdvertisement ImagesCommercial ExamplesExamples of Bias in the MediaCumulative Writing ReflectionGreat for:Distance LearningSomething purposeful, timely, & introspectiv
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Expository Essay Bundle 2 Month Unit: Grades 6-12 (CCSS Aligned)
This is a comprehensive expository research and writing unit in which students were to identify and research a notable figure with whom they would trade places. The unit includes all definitions and sentences stems for each element of an essay and paragraph. The unit is broken down into several sections of the the writing process in order to allow students to brainstorm and outline, draft, peer review, review and edit. The unit includes a sample essay and exemplar paragraphs for student referenc
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6th - 12th
Essay Writing Unit/Writing Process: Intro, Body and Conclusion Scaffolds, Topics
Parents and Teachers,Teaching good writing has been a passion of mine for over twenty years, whether in a French, Spanish or English classroom. This program is the end product of all my experience and hard work. This product will provide a complete one to two week unit on how to write an essay, taking information from multiple sources and working very kid-friendly examples until gradually releasing the material for them to do. In other words scaffolding the entire process. Non-readers, ESE and a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Close Reading, Inference-The Lottery by Shirley Jackson-No Prep Writing Activity
Description of ProductThis is a writing prompt requiring students to practice close reading and inference. This assignment focuses on The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, and an excerpt from the text is provided. This is a great addition to your literary lessons regarding extrapolating from literary text. This is a no-prep assignment that you can use before, during, or after your class reads The Lottery. It's a great composition prompt for middle school, high school, or college-level English Languag
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
La journée de la jupe (Skirt Day) Movie Guide, Questions, Review, Follow-up Act
My fellow French teachers,No kid will ever check his or her phone during this film. Ever. No kid will ever look at the clock either. Ever. When the bell rings it will actually startle your students, so much will they be focused on the big screen.Simply put, showing this film would be like throwing a bucket of cold water on your students: this would shock their systems. However, if you have the juice with administration and give parents ample warning about the content (which really amounts to bad
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6th - 12th
E2E Crash Course in Shakespeare: A 40-Hour ELA Unit: LONG TERM SUB PLANS!
If you like this unit, you can purchase the entire year’s worth of lessons in the E2E Massive Whole-Year ELA Survival Pack. That bundle includes four, nine-week units, including this one, for just $29.99.This narrative reading and writing unit will take you through 40 instructional hours (approximately 9 weeks) of basic secondary ELA standards for informational and argumentative reading and writing. It’s ALL HERE in a super-easy-to-follow PDF that links to Google Drive. Make your copies, do you
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7th - 12th
RUSSIA! (GEOGRAPHY, ESL, SPANISH)
This uses activities helpful for Common Core standards (Eng & Span) making it fun for students learning geography, ESL, etc. It also has a
READING section great for class, individuals, Reading Circles (5 pages),
QUESTIONS (20) about the Reading Section on Russia (1 page),
GUIDED COMPOSITION #1: “Russia’s Newest Holiday” –excellent for use in any general class and/or Writing Center (1 page),
RUSSIA WORDFINDS, each on an entire page (4 pages),
RUSSIA CRYPTOGRAMS including public domain
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
1920s Newspaper Project
Students will create a newspaper or online website showcasing their knowledge of the Roaring '20s.
Complete online resources, sample articles, and grading rubric is included.
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8th - 12th
Persuasive Devices Life Skills Program
This unit is designed to have students think critically and use the strategies taught to form a balanced argument and counter-argument. The theme of Sustainability and Climate Change runs throughout the entirety with students producing a visual letter to someone in power asking them to think about an issue they feel powerfully about. Via this citizenship approach, students are encouraged to recognise not only the persuasive powers of others, but also acknowledge and empower their own persuasive
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5th - 12th
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