Rachel Lorenzo

By Rachel Lorenzo

This tests whether students have a basic understanding of plagiarism and what would need to be cited and what would not. The first section consists of 12 true or false statements. The back has eight statements which students must then paraphrase for

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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Sentence Structure Jeopardy Review Game

By Rachel Lorenzo

Exam reviews are typically boring and don't engage students enough to ensure they learn. Each one of my classes enjoyed this competition to the point where they would take it seriously and truly try their best to win. It didn't hurt that the winning

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Games

$5.00

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Story Elements Test

By Rachel Lorenzo

This is a non-conventional test that does not stop at simply asking for a definition. The test is varied and has students apply their knowledge. Students are tested on the plot line, conflict types, and characterization. Extra credit on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Literature

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Study Guides, Assessment

$3.00

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GOTCHA 1 Proofreading, Editing, and Vocabulary Sentences

By Rachel Lorenzo

Fantastic daily exercise for bellwork/warm up for the beginning of class. Handouts provide practice on editing grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and word usage. On the left-hand side, the number of errors is listed and students write

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$2.00

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Reading for Meaning "I, Too, Sing America"

By Rachel Lorenzo

This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading. The first page features the poem while the second page has a reading for meaning chart, a strategy from The Core Six Essential Strategies for Achieving

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

DBQs, Handouts

$3.00

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Document-Based Essay 8 "The Raven" by Edgar Allen Poe

By Rachel Lorenzo

Students read a poem - Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" - and are given an FSA-style explanatory prompt wherein they are asked to use the poem given and provide textual evidence within their essay. Check out the rest of the DBE's! There's one for each

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

DBQs, Homework

$0.95

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GOTCHA 2 Proofreading, Editing, and Vocabulary Sentences

By Rachel Lorenzo

Fantastic daily exercise for bellwork/warm up for the beginning of class. Handouts provide practice on editing grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and word usage. On the left-hand side, the number of errors is listed and students write

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Study Guides, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$2.00

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GOTCHA 4 Proofreading, Editing, and Vocabulary Sentences

By Rachel Lorenzo

Fantastic daily exercise for bellwork/warm up for the beginning of class. Handouts provide practice on editing grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and word usage. On the left-hand side, the number of errors is listed and students write

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$2.00

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Reading for Meaning "I Hear America Singing"

By Rachel Lorenzo

**Goes along with another Reading for Meaning, "I, Too, Sing America." This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading. The first page features the poem while the second page has a reading for meaning

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

DBQs, Handouts

$3.00

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Reading for Meaning "The Sun"

By Rachel Lorenzo

"The Sun" by Mary Oliver. This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading. The first page features the poem while the second page has a reading for meaning chart, a strategy from The Core Six Essential

Subjects:

Literature, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

DBQs, Handouts

$3.00

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GOTCHA 3 Proofreading, Editing, and Vocabulary Sentences

By Rachel Lorenzo

Fantastic daily exercise for bellwork/warm up for the beginning of class. Handouts provide practice on editing grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and word usage. On the left-hand side, the number of errors is listed and students write

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Vocabulary

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2

$2.00

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Sentence Correction Bellwork Warm Up 1

By Rachel Lorenzo

Have student proof-read and correct each sentence - one per day as a bellwork. This is great as a mini-lesson and teaching/practice on how to edit essay for when it comes to peer-editing. I call these "Gotchas."

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Spelling

Grades:

5^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts

FREE

4

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Document-Based Essay 2

By Rachel Lorenzo

Students read an article and are given an FSA-style explanatory prompt wherein they are asked to use the article given and provide textual evidence within their essay. All articles are obtained from NewsELA.com using a Lexile level appropriate for

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, DBQs, Homework

$0.95

2

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Document-Based Essay 6

By Rachel Lorenzo

Students read an article and are given an FSA-style explanatory prompt wherein they are asked to use the article given and provide textual evidence within their essay. All articles are obtained from NewsELA.com using a Lexile level appropriate for

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, DBQs, Homework

$0.95

4

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Document-Based Essay 3

By Rachel Lorenzo

Students read an article and are given an FSA-style explanatory prompt wherein they are asked to use the article given and provide textual evidence within their essay. All articles are obtained from NewsELA.com using a Lexile level appropriate for

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

DBQs, Handouts, Homework

$0.95

4

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Document-Based Essay 5

By Rachel Lorenzo

Students read an article and are given an FSA-style explanatory prompt wherein they are asked to use the article given and provide textual evidence within their essay. All articles are obtained from NewsELA.com using a Lexile level appropriate for

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, DBQs, Homework

$0.95

4

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Document-Based Essay 7

By Rachel Lorenzo

Students read an article and are given an FSA-style explanatory prompt wherein they are asked to use the article given and provide textual evidence within their essay. All articles are obtained from NewsELA.com using a Lexile level appropriate for

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, DBQs, Homework

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2

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Reading for Meaning "Battle for the Rain Forest"

By Rachel Lorenzo

The text is from the Perfection Learning What on Earth? textbook with the article "Battle for the Rain Forest" by Joe Kane. This close reading is prepared for the use of the gradual release model and a close reading. The first page features a

Subjects:

Earth Day, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

DBQs, Handouts

$5.00

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Document-Based Essay 4

By Rachel Lorenzo

Students read an article and are given an FSA-style explanatory prompt wherein they are asked to use the article given and provide textual evidence within their essay. All articles are obtained from NewsELA.com using a Lexile level appropriate for

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, DBQs, Homework

$0.95

1

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Document-Based Essay 1

By Rachel Lorenzo

Students read an article and are given an FSA-style explanatory prompt wherein they are asked to use the article given and provide textual evidence within their essay. All articles are obtained from NewsELA.com using a Lexile level appropriate for

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, DBQs, Homework

FREE

2

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