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Synthesis and Argument Writing: Is it ever okay to fail?
Every English teacher needs new ways to teach argument, rhetoric, and analytical writing. The Inquiry-Based Synthesis Essay is here to save the day!This argument essay is designed to help you out in a quick fix OR to teach in-depth rhetorical analysis. The essay can be scaffolded up or down, from highly difficult and challenging to ELL and SpEd friendly. In a nutshell: The essay question asks students to develop an argument about the question: is it ever okay to fail? Their job is to read t
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â The Synthesis Essay {A Growing Bundle of Argumentative, Analytical Writing}
End of Year Scrapbook Project on Culture and Identity | Essay Writing
This fun and hands-on essay writing scrapbook project for middle school and high school English and writing classes includes 24 essay topics on culture and identity, a sample student essay, essay analysis, graphic organizers, essay writing outline templates, three self-review activities, a peer review activity, scrapbook design templates, and two bonus activities. This project works on personal essays with or without research. It includes topical essays, compare/contrast essays, sequential ess
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7th - 10th
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter Curriculum (Chapter 6-10)
Based on the popular YA novel, the following curriculum helps provide students a comprehensive review of the text. The curriculum includes the following: Anticipation GuideComprehensive Chapter Check Character Analysis Vocabulary Language ReviewGrammar Review - AdjectivesFigurative Language ReviewThink-Through QuestionsOpen-Ended Prompt/Short Answer Response PracticeExtension Activities - Quotable Quotes
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8th - 12th
NIGHT: By Elie Wiesel - FINAL TEST
Night Product Descriptioncomplete test, 40 questions...The haunting memoir Night is Nobel prizewinner and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel’s harrowing account of his internment at the Auschwitz concentration camp. This complete test covers the basic plot elements of this book, as well as tying it into fictional elements such as Irony and Allusion. The test is meant to be a final test after reading and discussing the book. It includes multiple choice, matching, sequencing, fictional elements, an
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Night Bundle (Elie Wiesel) - Test, Study Questions, Enrichment
Back to the Present: Research-Predictions & Outcomes of What the Future Might Be
As part of a dedicated elective on Science Fiction/Fantasy, students are tasked with engaging with past and current predictions of changes to our society and technology, and how well (or poorly) those predictions turned out.Students have a wide range of options from which to choose, and then can tailor them further to their own specific areas of interest (with teacher review). They will develop an annotated bibliography with a minimum of six sources and then further create an oral presentation
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
Frank Herbert's DUNE-Individualized Research Projects
Frank Herbert's novel Dune explores rich themes across a broad range of disciplines including environmental change, religious zealotry, the benefits and dangers of technology, man's relationship to and with nature, and far more.These individualized research options allow the students to choose one and personalize it to investigate an area of greatest interest to themselves, engages them in meaningful and extended academic research and synthesis of ideas, and culminates in a final major research
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
April Fools' Day Writing Prompts - Fun April Writing
Welcome to a world of whimsical writing adventures with our "April Fools' Day Writing Prompts" collection! Engage your students' creativity and imagination with this set of entertaining writing prompts perfect for April.Inside this resource, you'll find a treasure trove of prompts designed to spark laughter, creativity, and thought-provoking ideas. Whether you're an educator looking to inject some fun into your classroom or a parent seeking engaging activities for your child, these prompts are g
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
High School - Writing for Audience & Style - Creative Writing - AICE & AP
Need a rigorous task for students to practice writing? This assignment is meant for students to practice annotating and analyzing an author’s use of style and structure. This would be ideal for higher level grades or AICE/AP. As it has creative writing elements, students needs to tap into specific styles of writing.Pass out the texts for student to read and annotate. When they are finished, you can hand out the prompt options and have them choose which one they’d rather complete or you can pick
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9th - 12th
St. Patrick's Day Writing Prompts | March Writing | March Activities | No Prep
Get your students into the St. Patrick's Day spirit while honing their writing skills with this engaging TPT product: '30 St. Patrick's Day Writing Prompts'. Perfect for educators seeking to infuse some Irish charm into their curriculum, this comprehensive resource offers a treasure trove of imaginative prompts tailored for elementary and middle school students. From whimsical tales of leprechaun adventures to thoughtful reflections on the significance of luck and tradition, these prompts cover
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1st - 12th, Staff
Leap Year Writing Prompts | Leap Day Creative Writing Prompt
Leap into a world of creative expression with our Leap Year Writing Prompts! Designed to ignite imagination and foster writing skills, these prompts offer a unique twist inspired by the rare occurrence of leap years.Ideal for educators, homeschoolers, and writers of all levels, our prompts cover a variety of themes related to leap years, including time, adventure, and transformation.Keywords:Leap YearWriting PromptsCreative WritingInspirationLeap DayEducational ResourceHomeschoolingStorytellingI
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2nd - 10th, Staff
Thanksgiving Writing Activities & Prompts | Gratitude Journal For Kids
Embrace the season of gratitude with our "Thanksgiving Writing Activities & Prompts" - a Black and White Gratitude Journal designed for creative expression and reflection. This resource is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving activities, offering kids a space to explore thankfulness through writing. Key Features: Versatile Prompts: Engage young writers with thought-provoking Thanksgiving prompts, designed to be easily printed and enjoyed in black and white. Unleash Creativity: From turk
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Thanksgiving Writing Activities & Prompts | Colorful Gratitude Journal For Kids
Celebrate the season of gratitude with our vibrant "Thanksgiving Writing Activities & Prompts." This Colorful Gratitude Journal for Kids is a delightful resource designed to inspire young minds to reflect on the blessings of Thanksgiving through engaging writing exercises. Key Features: Festive Prompts: Encourage creative expression with Thanksgiving-themed writing prompts that prompt kids to explore gratitude in a fun and colorful way. Interactive Activities: From turkey tales to thankful a
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PreK - 12th, Staff
High School - Analytical Commentary Writing - Silent Spring - AICE & AP
Need a rigorous task for students to practice writing? This assignment is meant for students to practice annotating and analyzing an author’s use of figurative language. This would be ideal for higher level grades or AICE/AP. As it is an environmental themed text, this is a great assignment to introduce around Earth Day or environmental units. It’s a also a great introduction to texts that altered behavior and popular opinion.Pass out the text. There is a teacher key with examples on annotations
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Personal Essay Inspired by The Little Prince Book and Most Recent Film
The novella The Little Prince is far from a "children's book." It has within it a great deal of philosophy and wisdom as related to how we perceive the world, others around us, and what we find most valuable in our lives. This culminating final essay for twelfth graders-- with multiple prompt options-- follows a close reading of the book and a viewing of the recent "spin-off" animated film so that the students can consider how they themselves have grown, been impacted by others, what they find
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12th
The House on Mango Street 4 Literary Analysis Prompts & Coloring Page Assignment
Encourage deeper literary analysis and artistic engagement with Cisneros’ acclaimed vignette-style novel The House on Mango Street through these integrated writing prompts and vibrant coloring activity. This reproducible 7-page supplement features prompts from Cisneros’ impactful coming-of-age story paired with analytical discussion questions targeted to central themes like gender roles, machismo culture, poverty perpetuating cycles, power found through voice and education. By responding in shor
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5th - 10th
FRENCH: Reading to Writing Task: Restaurant
Students choose between two menus in French while visiting Montreal, Canada. Task is to read two menus and write 50 words in the target language based on the two texts. Prompts are given to guide students. Common Core style reading to writing response. Great follow up to the Food and/ or Travel units for beginning to intermediate students. Created for students taking the FLACS A exam.
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7th - 9th
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High School - Easter Essay Prompts - Synthesize w/ 4 Sources - Argue and Explain
Need a rigorous task for students to practice writing? This assignment is meant for students to practice reading multiple sources and synthesizing the information. As there are four Easter sources, this would be ideal for an assignment when students need writing practice in March/April.Physical: Pass out the texts or assign online and allow time for students to read the sources. Students should annotate for article structure, main ideas, and evidence in preparation to write an expository or arg
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9th - 12th
Art History Lesson: Compare & Contrast Essay
Art History: Compare & Contrast Essay: This two page document includes a step-by-step process including: reading, interpreting, analyzing, researching, writing, proofreading, and editing. Additionally, this document includes a rubric to assist in the prewriting and revising process. This wonderful assignment is designed for Writing classes and Art classes. Great for Sub Plans! This is one of my best sellers! For more WRITING & ART lessons, visit Creativity in Motion
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â High School Art: SUB PLANS
High School - New Year's Essay Prompts - Synthesize with 3 Sources
Need a rigorous task for students to practice writing? This assignment is meant for students to practice reading multiple sources and synthesizing the information. As there are three New Year’s/New Beginning sources, this would be ideal for an assignment when students return from winter break.Physical: Pass out the texts. Students should annotate for article structure, main ideas, and evidence in preparation to write an expository or argumentative essay on one of the three prompts offered. Prom
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9th - 12th
High School - Christmas Expository Essay Prompts - Synthesize with 3 Sources
Need a rigorous task for students to practice writing? This assignment is meant for students to practice reading multiple sources and synthesizing the information. As there are three Christmas/Holiday sources, this would be ideal for an assignment before Christmas Break or celebrating the beginning of the winter months.Pass out the text. Students should annotate for article structure, main ideas, and evidence in preparation to write an expository essay on one of the three prompts offered. Promp
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â High School - Holiday Bundle - Six Activities for Engagement
A More Complete History: Hispanic Activists (Unit 1) | Teach for Justice
Traditional history programs have long omitted or downplayed the critical role that Hispanics have played in U.S. history. Many activists have advocated and created sweeping social change or contributed to the restitution of societal wrongs through their actions. This comprehensive Teach for Justice unit will focus on five important (and often forgotten) historical figures of the 1900s using articles and mini documentaries as our secondary sources. The 150-page unit for high school students incl
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9th - 12th
High School - Mardi Gras Essay Prompts - Synthesize with 5 Source Options
Need a rigorous task for students to practice writing? This assignment is meant for students to practice reading multiple sources and synthesizing the information. As there are five Mardi Gras sources, this would be ideal for an assignment when students need writing practice in January/February.Physical: Pass out the texts or assign online and allow time for students to read the sources. Students should annotate for article structure, main ideas, and evidence in preparation to write an exposito
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9th - 12th
Day of the Dead and Agriculture Connections: Exploring Sugar Cane Production
Day of the Dead and Agriculture Connections: Exploring Sugar Cane Production Unlock the captivating story of sugar cane production and its profound connection to the Day of the Dead with this educational and engaging resource bundle. 1. Sugar Cane Reading Passage: Delve into the fascinating journey of sugar cane production in this enlightening reading passage. Discover the agricultural process, its multifaceted uses, and the sustainable practices that make sugar cane a vital part of many culture
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Day of the Dead Activity Bundle: Ag in the Classroom
Travel Informational Writing Research - Printable Worksheets Grades 6-12
*These worksheets can be printed and sent home for learning during the Corona Virus absences.This is a research project in which students can write about different countries! I have provided 7 different countries to choose from and 1 blank option in case you would like to allow students to pick a different country.I have provided two different versions of this resource. The first one allows students to do research independently. They must fill in the blanks in the template to provide information
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6th - 12th
Also included in:Â ELA, Grammar, and Writing Printable Worksheets BUNDLE
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