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Middle school test preparation writing-expository activities
Writing Interactive Notebooks: Writing Activities {Interactive Writing Notebook}
Writing Interactive Notebooks ~ Sentences and Paragraphs for Common Core 3-8. This Writing Interactive Notebook is a companion to my TpT Best Sellers for Reading Literature and Reading Informational Text.Get the *original* Interactive Writing Notebooks - Over 30,000 copies sold!This resource is now part of an interactive notebook bundle. Find the bundle here.***********************************************Each of the 26 lessons includes a photo of the finished product, teacher’s notes, teacher’s
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: Interactive Notebook ELA Bundle of 5
Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions - Reading Test Prep
Are you looking for READING COMPREHENSION PASSAGES with Rigorous Questions that truly model the State Testing Format? Then look no further!This file contains 10 original Reading Comprehension Passages designed for STATE TEST PREP Practice. __________________________________________________________________"I was looking for test prep practice for 2-part questions and using text evidence, and this resource has been amazing! I appreciate that the topics are very high-interest--my students love the
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4th - 7th
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Informative Writing Unit | Print & Digital | Google Slides | Writing Prompts
This resource on Informative Writing was designed to teach students about the genre of informative writing, and to walk them through the process of writing their first informative essay. Digital pages are available for the student pages only. These can be used with Google Slides or PowerPoint.This unit is broken down into 18 lessons and should be used over the course of 5 to 6 weeks:Lesson 1: Diving Into to Informative TextsLesson 2: What is Informative Writing?Lesson 3: Informative Writing T
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Writing Unit Bundle | Informative Narrative Opinion | Print & Digital
Paragraph Writing Lesson and Activities | Google Classroom | PRINT & DIGITAL
This paragraph writing resource bundle has everything you need to teach your students how to write a well-organized paragraph in any type of expository (nonfiction) writing.Includes a PRINTABLE and DIGITAL version! Use with Google Classroom or ANY online learning platform.SAVE MONEY and get MORE with my HUGE Reading & Writing BUNDLE!! {CLICK HERE} Perfect for any 4th or 5th grade teacher!This resource was created to go with my other writing resource! Paragraph of the Week! {CLICK HERE}Why Us
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Reading and Writing Resource BUNDLE
Opinion Writing Unit | Print & Digital | Google Slides | Writing Prompts
This resource on Opinion Writing was designed to teach students about the genre of opinion writing, and to walk them through the process of writing their first opinion essay. Digital pages are available for the student pages only. These can be used with Google Slides.This unit is broken down into 13 lessons and should be used over the course of 3 to 4 weeks:Lesson 1: What is Opinion Writing?Lesson 2: Opinion Writing TopicsLesson 3: Selecting a TopicLesson 4: Brainstorm & OrganizeLesson 5
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Writing Unit Bundle | Informative Narrative Opinion | Print & Digital
The Ultimate Whiteboard Game Board Bundle | Games for Engagement
The Ultimate Whiteboard Game Board Bundle is the only resource you need to transform mundane worksheets into engaging activities. Gone are the hours of reworking boring curricula. The Ultimate Whiteboard Game Board Bundle allows you to use your school's resources to inspire perseverance, teamwork and maximum effort.This bundle was designed with 3 goals in mind:to spark instant engagementto simplify planning to motivate students to give their best effort on even the most boring assignmentsInclud
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1st - 8th
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Non-Fiction Texts for Comprehension | Language Strategies, Main Idea | Speech
Easily target non-fiction comprehension with these printables! They are perfect for teaching and practicing several language-based reading comprehension strategies including previewing the text for important information prior to reading, answering comprehension questions, identifying the main idea (in a scaffolded, supported way!), and summarizing/paraphrasing the information. In addition, each page includes 4 key vocabulary words from the text so you can practice this skill as well!This packet
Grades:
1st - 7th
Also included in: Middle School Starter Kit for Speech and Language Therapy
Would You Rather Questions Opinion Writing Prompts This or That 3rd 4th Grade
You will love using these Would you Rather This or That Opinion Writing Prompts. These writing prompts will encourage students to use higher level thinking skills to reflect, choose and respond. These are a perfect activity to complete for warm-ups, bell work, independently in literacy groups, homework, extension work, and more.INCLUDED:These are great starters to help motivate writers.30 Would You Rather Writing Prompts in color, bw, and digital options!Students will first decide which choice t
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3rd - 6th
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How to Study for a Test - Doodle Notes - Study Skills Sketchnotes
We tell our students to study for tests all the time, but often we forget to teach them HOW to actually study for exams! That’s where this Study Skills resource comes in. It’s designed to give students practical tips and tricks for studying for tests in ELA or any class! With this resource students will complete fun doodle notes (or sketch notes) and then rotate through fun learning stations.This Study Skills resource is designed to help students develop skills for studying for tests. First,
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5th - 8th
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ESL Writing Lessons and Activities | Grades 1 - 6 | WIDA ACCESS Test Prep
Looking for writing activities that build skills for WIDA ACCESS? These ESL writing activities for primary and upper elementary English learners are perfect for year-long instruction and practice and are especially helpful prior to taking the WIDA ACCESS writing assessment.Primary Unit - Writing activities for grades 1-3 English language learners, perfect for small group instruction! Also, test prep and target the skills needed for the WIDA ACCESS Writing Assessments. This resource engages all l
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1st - 6th
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Test Taking Strategies ESCAPE ROOM - Test Prep - ALL subjects - Reading Passages
The Test Taking Strategies Escape Room (Test Prep) will take students on a secret mission around the classroom, reading comprehension passages, answering questions and solving puzzles! This escape room has students decode basic test taking strategies/test prep to help them succeed on a test and calm their test anxiety. Make reviewing testing strategies fun! The Test Taking Strategies Escape Room has students walking around the classroom breaking codes. The codes include ciphers, Morse code, cryp
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4th - 8th
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Thesis Statement Tutorial: Write a Thesis Statement in 5 Steps DIGITAL INCLUDED
Thesis Statement Tutorial Write a Thesis Statement in 5 Easy StepsThis thesis statement tutorial will help your students master the persuasive essay thesis is a matter of minutes. Within the product you will find a student graphic organizer as well as a detailed example for students to use as a reference piece. Although this product is simple, it will help your students master the content very quickly. NOTE: As of July 10, 2020, there is a DIGITAL version of this resource included in the file
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5th - 12th
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Growth Mindset Lessons, Activities, Bulletin Boards and Posters
This growth mindset resource includes EVERYTHING you need to teach about growth mindset in a meaningful way!TYPABLE AND GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION NOW INCLUDED! With your purchase, you'll receive 3 growth mindset PDFs in a .zip file:* Complete teacher's guide with step-by-step instructions for each of the ten lessons* Link to a page on my site with embedded video clips for teaching growth mindset* 20 page interactive student journal (all the materials you need for each activity)* 10 pages of a growt
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Playlist of My Year: An End-of-the-Year Writing Assignment Digital & Print
May can be a trying month for secondary teachers. This engaging end-of-the-year writing activity is an excellent way to keep students writing without having to take home stacks of research papers to grade when the weather is beautiful! With this Playlist of My Year resource, students will reflect on their school year, examine their growth, identify defining moments and experiences, and choose songs that relate to each of them. Through both short responses consisting of a few sentences and an ext
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7th - 11th
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Figurative Language Stories SET 2! Close Reading for Common Core Grades 4-8+
I created these stories and activities to further challenge my students in comprehending, identifying, analyzing, and revising figurative language. The stories in this set are meant to be longer and slightly more complex than the stories in my original Figurative Language Stories set, shown on the right. The average length for each story in the first set is 150 words, while the paragraphs in Set 2 average 300 words.
This pack includes 6 original, all new reading passages for teaching and review
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Close Reading Bundle for Grades 4-8: Bundle Palooza @ Lovin' Lit!
Essay Writing Unit - Presentations, Handouts, Graphic Organizers & Assignments
Essay Writing Unit - Presentations, Handouts, Graphic Organizers & Assignments: This essay bundle contains all the documents you will need to teach your high school (or late middle school) students proper essay writing. With engaging PowerPoint presentations, fun activities, graphic organizers, checklists, and more, your students will understand the essay writing process from start to finish.What Teachers Are Saying About This Essay Writing Unit: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great package. As a new teacher so
Grades:
7th - 12th
Email Etiquette Lesson Bundle Digital & Print - How to Email a Teacher
Recent global culture and climate has resulted in an increased demand for virtual communication skills. This email etiquette unit is full of engaging, relevant, and rigorous writing opportunities that provide students with skills they will need to succeed in the 21st century.With this writing unit, both teachers and students will observe quick growth and increased command of tone and professionalism.Email Etiquette Bundle Contents:EMAIL ETIQUETTE TRADITIONAL PRINT UNIT: This is the ever-popular,
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7th - 10th
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Debate - Slides, Organizers, Worksheets, Handout, & Topics for Classroom Debates
Debate - Slides, Organizers, Worksheets, Handout, & Topics for Classroom Debates: Elevate your classroom debates with this ready-to-use resource that has absolutely everything you need to set up and implement formal debates in your classroom. Debates are an excellent tool to enhance your students' research, writing, speaking, and listening skills. This resource provides a complete package, featuring slides, organizers, worksheets, handouts, and a selection of engaging debate topics. You will
Grades:
8th - 12th
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The Best Part of Me DIGITAL Writing Activity | All About Me Narrative
This All About Me narrative writing activity is a great way to get to know your students at the beginning of the school year or any time! This digital writing activity is based on the book The Best Part of Me, by Wendy Ewald. It is a wonderful book of poetry-like, personal narratives about what students think is the very best part of themselves. After reading the book together as a class, students are challenged to write about the best part of them using the narrative style of the book. This res
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Digital Resource Bundle for Google Classroom- VOLUME 2
State Test Prep Games Testing Strategies Motivation Encouragement BUNDLE
Are you looking for a way to keep test prep fun and engaging? This state test prep bundle includes various test prep games, test-taking strategies, testing desk treat ideas with encouraging notes, motivational posters, and fun review activities that will instantly grab your students' interest and end boring end-of-year review activities! Easily prepare your students for state test prep success!⭐⭐⭐BUNDLE AND SAVE! Get 20% off by purchasing this bundle! In this download, you will get:Test Taking S
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3rd - 6th
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State Testing Motivational Notes / Candy Encouragement Notes for Test Motivation
Candy Sayings for STATE TEST MOTIVATION TREATS! - Your students have worked hard preparing for the state standardized test. Why not reward and encourage them by using these motivational desk treats with candy pun messages? Students can be quite nervous and stressed on testing day and these candy motivational messages not only encourage them but the writing prompt also helps to put students in the right frame of mind. Your students will know you believe in them by reading the positive affirmati
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Steve Jobs & Real World Rhetoric Analysis, Grad Speech, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Show your students a real-world application of the tools of rhetoric (ethos, pathos, and logos) as they examine the 2005 Stanford University Commencement Address given by Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs. The speech, which is filled with warmth, humor, and meaning, is a high-interest way to add the non-fiction analysis skills emphasized by the Common Core to your classroom.Students will learn the components of Aristotle’s rhetorical devices, view Jobs’ speech via a 14-minute video clip, and use a ful
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Study Skills for Middle School Flipbook Survival Kit Transition Back to School
Study skills can be hard for middle school students to master. This fun and informative back to school flipbook prepares kids to transition and introduces middle school students to a number of study skills and executive functioning skills/strategies including learning styles, improving focus, good study habits, time management, organization, and more. After assembling the flipbook, students will complete several interactive activities including a self-assessment, flipbook scavenger hunt, time au
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6th - 8th
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End of Year ELA Project Choice Board Final Fun Research Project
Spark enthusiasm with this "student choice" end-of-year ELA project! Middle school students will go absolutely nuts for these fun topics that will have them diving into research, citing evidence, making compelling claims, and confidently presenting their findings—all while having a blast!This project is designed to integrate multiple standards, making it an great choice for an engaging and comprehensive end-of-year activity."The FIVE Slide Final"!What's included in this resource: ✅ Three project
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5th - 8th
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