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Middle school writing-expository thematic unit plans under $5
News & Report Writing | Research | How to write an Article | Student Newspaper
Whether it's a student NEWSPAPER REPORT, BLOG POST, ARTICLE, YOUTUBE VIDEO or something else, students need the skill to ANALYZE and WRITE and News Report in 2024.This COMPLETELY EDITABLE resource is designed to guide students through breaking down a news story into its essential elements and writing an efficient and effective report through proven TEACHING STRATEGIES.Purpose-built as a DIGITAL resource, it is packed with INTERACTIVE MEDIA and GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS alongside a PRINT-BASED PDF versi
Grades:
5th - 9th
Thankful Project--A Thanksgiving Middle School Writing Project
I developed the Thankful project as a way to utilize the step up writing process. I used a printable turkey found off of Google for a portion. The students pick three aspects of their lives that they are thankful for. This project culminates with a 5 paragraph essay consisting of introduction, three paragraph body, and conclusion. I have done this project with students in grades 6, 7, & 8. This project is not just about teaching writing skills, it is also to help students develop grat
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Winter Poetry Unit with Annotations, Sample Explication Essays, & MORE!
This unit includes TEN poems by classic authors that involve winter in some respect. Some poems use winter to symbolize absence, others age, and still others unity. Five of these poems have a more positive representation of winter while the remaining five have a more negative representation of winter-- however, this is debatable! And that is exactly what students are going to do! I was feeling inspired by the winter and started researching classic poems about the season. What I came to real
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Famous People Research Project | Significant People Information Report
Capture your students' attention with this famous people research project! This resource will guide your students in grades 3-6 to create an exciting information report about a famous person of their choice. The templates include sub-heading and note taking sheets as well as a rubric to take care of assessment. With this tool, you can help your students develop their research and writing skills while teaching them about a number of different notable people.It includes:A task sheet for students t
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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
Writing about Heroes for Memorial Day or September 11th
Included In this packet is the poem The Heroes We Never Name with questions to get students thinking about what it means to be a hero.
Also included is a writing activity to get students thinking about who their hero is.
First, they will make a web of traits of what it means to be a hero and then make a list of their possible heroes. Then, they will choose one hero to write about. There is a prewriting graphic organizer for students to plan their writing and then paper to write on. The
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Animals Report Template Research Project and Rubric
This information report project has students research an animal of their choice. The templates include sub-heading and note taking sheets to help guide your students in grades 2-5, in collecting and organizing the information for their report. They will be sure to have fun while learning about the different animals, their habitats, and even some fun facts!It includes:A task sheet for students to view overall projectA list of possible countries to researchNote taking sheetsA guideline for a succe
Grades:
3rd - 6th
California Mission Step by Step Report
The California Mission Report has all your students need to complete a report on the California Missions. Packet Includes: 7 key elements needed in the report Cover Page Thematic Writing Paper Questions that complete a paragraph for five paragraphsAnd Much More!
Grades:
4th - 12th
Country Research Project Template | Graphic Organizer
Looking for an engaging Country research project graphic organizer for your students in grades 2-5? Help guide your class through the process of researching a chosen country, organizing the information, and creating a report. With sub-heading and note taking sheets to ensure that students acquire the right information, these templates provide an engaging and educational way to complete a research project.It includes:A task sheet for students to view overall projectA list of possible countries to
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Solar System Find A New Planet to Live On Unit Research/News Broadcast
What planet would we live on if we could no longer live on Earth? In this ELA Common Core Aligned unit "Life on Another Planet", students pretend that it is the year 3050 and they can no longer live on Earth. They have to research all of the planets to decide which planet is most suited for life. After they discover the appropriate planet, the students will create a news broadcast to sum up their research. This has always been one of my students' favorite activities. In this unit, you will get:1
Grades:
4th - 7th
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
Grades:
6th - 9th
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ELA - Expository/Explanatory Writing Using Human Rights
This unit was designed (and taught) for a grade 5-7 mixed ability group. If you want to get your students to think about the world around them and understand that everyone in the world has the same rights, but not everyone actually gets those rights, this is the unit to do this. Using explanatory writing as the genre of writing, students learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, while learning how to write different explanatory writing formats. This unit includes links to requir
Grades:
5th - 8th
COUNTRY RESEARCH GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS | Cause Effect Descriptive Sequence Problem
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with these FOUR no-prep Countries Online Research Graphic Organizers. Descriptive, problem/solution, cause/effect, and sequence graphic organizers are included, as well as a list of suggested internet sources (separate file to easily load to your school LMS) and a list of countries to choose from. This provides a QUICK and EASY way to keep students engaged, develop cultural understanding, practice research skills, thin
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3rd - 12th
COUNTRY ONE DAY RESEARCH BUNDLE | Compare Contrast Art Analysis NO PREP
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with these THREE no-prep Countries Compare & Contrast One Day Online Research & Art Analysis. The THREE options are: compare/contrast two countries; research about one country; art from two different countries compare/contrast and art analysis. A list of suggested internet sources (separate file to easily load to your school LMS) and a list of countries to choose from are also included. This provides a QUICK an
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Public Speaking: Outlining a Persuasive Speech
This powerpoint guides students through the following essential questions:
-What makes an effective speech?
-How do speeches change the world?
-What makes a good orator?
-How do I write my own persuasive speech?
It includes unit vocabulary, digital media, speech samples, discussion questions, quick write debates, and homework.
Grades:
6th - 7th
Festivals Information Report | Research Graphic Organizer PBL
These graphic organizers for a research project is the perfect way to guide student learning about festivals around the world. Help your class write interesting information reports with the use of sub-heading and note taking sheets. This is a great way for students in grades 3-6 to explore different cultures and learn about unique festivals, encourage critical thinking and in-depth exploration.It includes:A task sheet for students to view overall projectA list of possible countries to researchNo
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Writing Literary Analysis — ELA — Step-by-Step Directions, Outlining Activity
How do you write literary analysis? Moreover, how do you teach literary analysis writing? This guide explains literary analysis essay writing with simple, step-by-step directions and a straightforward drafting activity, covering important topics like literary analysis thesis statements, claims and warrants, introductions, body paragraph formatting, quote embedding, analysis recommendations, and conclusion.Included in your purchase is:4 pages of step-by-step literary analysis writing guidelines (
Grades:
8th - 12th
Heroes & Villains: Write a Persuasive Speech from a Villain
Students will research different significant speeches from history before writing a persuasive speech from the point of view of the villain.The pack includes different graphic organizers, resources, and lower ability pupils, as well as lesson plans and rubrics. All learning outcomes are aligned with the 2014 National Curriculum of England, and connections to CCSS are noted, where appropriate.A link is provided to access an editable file for sharing over digital platforms with download.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Heroes and Villains Topic
State ABC Report Book
My State ABC Booklet
This booklet contains research questions based on the 26 letters of the alphabet. The booklet asks information about states such as drawing the state flag, bird, seal, and drawing maps of the states region, the states outline with important cities, and geological features. The booklet also requires research on a state's agriculture, imports, exports, and national parks etc.
This is a great resource for teaching research using multiple sources.
Grades:
4th - 6th
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The Twilight Zone Mini-Unit w/ Analytical Paragraph *HIGH INTEREST UNIT* Movie
An 8-day unit that centers around a 1960 episode of The Twilight Zone called "Eye of the Beholder." In this unit, students will watch the episode, complete a close-reading of several quotes from the script, review the difference between summary and analysis, and write an analytical paragraph about the episode. With this purchase, you will receive:Anticipatory Set: Before You Watch "Eye of the Beholder" - F.A.Q. Resource: link to the episode's transcriptActivity: Eye of the Beholder quote respons
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: American Literature - Full Year of Lesson Plans (Bundle Version)
Grammar Writing Vocabulary Spelling Basic Level Summer Home School Bundle
These PDF files include spelling, writing, vocabulary, and grammar worksheets, perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders. Total of 200 pages.These worksheets have many uses:1. Home school2. Substitute teacher3. Snow days4. Busy work5. Online distance learning6. Class work7. Independent work8. Warm up activity9. Homework10. Quizzes11. End of quarter review12. End of year review13. Summer school / summer learning14. Back to school review15. And more!
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Endangered Animals Writing Unit (Expository and Narrative)
During this 4 ½ week unit, my students researched an endangered animal of their choice, wrote an expository paper about the animal, and then integrated their knowledge into a fictional narrative about the animal. You will receive the rubrics for expository and narrative, which were used by students as well as teachers to assess both formatively and summatively. You will also get the notetaking table/guide, a character study map, a narrative story map, and the editing guide we used to edit one a
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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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)
Grades:
6th - 12th
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