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Middle school ELA test prep research under $5
New Years Resolutions 2024 Evidence Based Writing Activities
Are New Year's resolutions a good idea? Do they really help us? Could they hurt us? New Year's 2024, have your students investigate these questions and form their own opinion with these evidence based opinion writing prompts. Available in two no prep formats - print and digital (Google Slides). Includes 2 writing prompts and 3 pages of resources (informational article, graph, and top 10 list). Check out the preview to see a full version of the product!Do your students need practice writing to s
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4th - 6th
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Fun Research Project for Middle School, High School, Teens
Make research fun with this "If I Won the Lottery" Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc and Google Slides. Perfect for distance learning!This seld-explanatory NO PREP research project packet is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade).Editable Document Includes:*8 Paragraph Topics with Detailed Criteria for Each Paragraph*Due Date Chart for Each Step of the Research Essay* MLA Guide
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6th - 12th
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Research Project 6th Grade - 12th Grade - Research Paper and Graphic Organizers
Make research fun with this "Dream Vacation" Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning!This self-explanatory NO PREP independent research project template is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect research paper prompt for teens!Editable Document Includes:*8 Paragraph Topics with Detailed Criteria for Each Paragraph*Due Date Chart for Each Step o
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6th - 12th
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Robots and Society Research Project and CER Writing Activity for STEM
With the advancement of technology, robots are playing an increasingly important role in our society. Give your students a chance to take part in this timely debate and explore the impact of robots on human society. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin by gathering evidence from a v
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7th - 9th
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Step-by-Step Informational Writing Packet- (3rd-6th Grade)
This is the packet I give to students when we first begin our research-based informational writing project.
The packet includes a step-by-step plan for students and breaks things down to make things a bit easier for even my lowest students.
This project allows students to choose any topic they would like to research (as long as it's approved by me). I always tell the kids to choose a topic they don't already know a lot about, so they are learning something new.
These are the steps that I use
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3rd - 6th
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Fun Research Project for Teens
Fun Research Project for 6th Grade - 12th Grade. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning! Make research papers fun with this "Plan a Road Trip" Research Project!This seld-explanatory NO PREP independent research project includes templates and graphic organizers perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect research paper prompt for teens! Students will love planning th
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6th - 12th
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Claim - Counterclaim Graphic Organizer - NYS Common Core Regents
This 1-page document is a graphic organizer outline for a claim - counterclaim essay. While this is helpful for practice for the New York State Common Core Regents, it could be especially helpful for anyone work on an argumentative essay or research paper. Thanks for your interest!
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Boston Tea Party Podcast Internet Activity
Bring your students back into history with the power of podcasts! Welcome to What's the Truth George?!
Allow your students to experience the Boston Tea Party through the technology of podcasting! But watch out, errors have been purposely placed inside the story! Using the provided transcript (regular or modified) students will research the story to find the correct facts to the story.
What is a podcast?
A podcast is a video or audio file that can be downloaded and played on any computer using
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3rd - 6th
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Informative Writing Prompt and Research Project
Prepare for the SBA performance task! Students will read articles and watch a short video on sea turtles, organize their notes, plan their writing, and compose an informative paper about sea turtles and reasons for their being on the endangered species list. Graphic organizer, articles, and video are all included.
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5th - 8th
Nonfiction Article with Questions - Spooky Story - Reading Comprehension Teens
This nonfiction unit includes an engaging article with comprehension questions and uses a structured approach in developing students’ critical thinking, writing, and discussion skills! Students read a spooky story about Pocatello High School (a school that’s allegedly haunted), answer higher-level thinking questions, and make text-to-self and text-to-world connections through writing. Students will next work in groups to "investigate" their own allegedly haunted place by selecting a location wi
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7th - 10th
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Note Taking Strategies
This PowerPoint covers reading strategies, determining importance, and note taking strategies to help students extract relevant information for the task at hand. It is intended for 6-12 grade and has a variety of TED talks to use for the application piece based on what is most appropriate for your students' interests and grade level.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Research Project - Fun Research Paper Topic, Template, Rubric and More! NO PREP
Make research fun with this "Staycation" Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning!This seld-explanatory NO PREP independent research project template is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect research paper prompt for teens!Editable Document Includes:*8 Paragraph Topics with Detailed Criteria for Each Paragraph*Due Date Chart for Each Step of th
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6th - 12th
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Research to Build Knowledge 4th Grade LEAP Prep (Louis Armstrong)
This resource packet is aligned with the new fourth grade Louisiana LEAP test. Questions are formatted to mirror the Research to Build Knowledge section of the LEAP and is aligned to the common core standards. The packet contains a set of resources, a set of 13 questions (multiple choice and constructive response) and an answer key. The topic is Louis Armstrong.
CCSS© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights
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3rd - 6th
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Create your own infographic!
Students will showcase their knowledge about a topic of their choosing! Before students create their own infographic using Google Slides, they will read a teacher selected article or infographic, find the main idea and 3-4 supporting details and then write a paragraph explaining their opinion or side they've chosen using text evidence. Once students have completed the reading, organizer and paragraph, they're ready to research a topic of their choice and create their own infographic using their
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Writing S.O.A.P: Aristotles 5+ Paragraph Persuasive Essay
Based on Ray Salazaar's Article, "If You Teach the 5-Paragraph Essay--Stop It", uses College Board and Common Core Standards to guide students through building a well-written persuasive essay. Whether 5-paragraphs or 50-pages,the format works for fact or research based papers.
Includes
Chart
Checklist
Definitions
Writing Guides
Examples
Peer workshopping component
Extra Resources: Links to Sample Essays...
16 interactive slides to guide students through the research writing process: thesis w
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Middle School Reading Comprehension | Conspiracy Theories | Grades 7-10
Discover the captivating world of conspiracy theories with this comprehensive and engaging middle school reading comprehension resource, designed specifically for teenagers. Unravel the mysteries behind popular conspiracy theories while enhancing research skills, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.Curriculum-Focused LearningMy resource aligns with key curriculum expectations, ensuring a valuable learning experience for students. Dive into these educational areas:Research Skills:
Grades:
7th - 10th
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Library Skill: Choosing/Evaluating Resources, Research
Designed for easy reference, this guide helps students grasp key concepts in selecting reliable sources for research projects. Through straightforward explanations and interactive exercises, learners gain practical skills in assessing credibility, relevance, and currency of information.
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2nd - 8th
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Figurative Language Multiple Choice Task Cards Simile, Metaphor, Hyperbole etc
Help your students master figurative language with these engaging and challenging task cards!This set of 30 task cards covers a variety of figurative language devices, including:SimileMetaphorPersonificationHyperboleOnomatopoeiaAlliterationIdiomsThe task cards are presented in a multiple choice format, making them easy to use and assess. Each task card features a sentence or passage with a figurative language device, and students must choose the correct answer from four options.This resource inc
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3rd - 6th
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Identifying Bias in Research Mini Lesson | Argument Writing | Reading Nonfiction
This short Google Slide mini-lesson is dedicated to helping your students identify bias in their research as they work toward gathering evidence to write an argument based essay. This lesson works best if students know how to find reliable (if somewhat biased) information on the Internet.The entire lesson is Peardeck ready, but if you don't have peardeck, you can easily convert it in Nearpod or just have students answer the ol' fashioned way! It covers these three main sub-topics in regards to d
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6th - 10th
Research to Build Knowledge LEAP practice -The Olympians
This resource packet is aligned with the new fourth grade Louisiana LEAP test. Questions are formatted to mirror the Research to Build Knowledge section of the LEAP and is aligned to the common core standards. The packet contains a set of resources, a set of 12 questions (multiple choice and constructive response) and an answer key. The topic-The Olympians- is a great addition to your Greek Myths unit.
CCSS© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council
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3rd - 6th
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My Introduction to Research (Research Investigation)
This worksheet allows students to practice using various search engines to engage in online research. Students are expected to use the internet to find answers to questions of increasing difficulty, whilst siting the websites used.
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4th - 7th
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Reference Detective-NO PREP Packet
NO PREP-READY-TO-USE Packet! Are you on the search for interactive & fun activities to help students choose and use reference sources? You have found the perfect choice! This READY-TO-USE packet has great activities that students will love! Students will be engaged and begin on the road to becoming skilled researchers and life-long learners! These resources would be a great addition to the classroom or library media center!
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-5 Reference Source Posters-Dictionary,
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Reference Source Bundle-NO PREP!
College Awareness Research Project - NO PREP Fun College Research Activities!
Make research and college awareness fun with this and College Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning!This NO PREP college research project packet is perfect for an independent college readiness research essay for high school students (9th grade - 12th grade) to start their college search and application process or to raise college awareness and excitement for middle school students (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or students of any age! Students are r
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Grades:
6th - 12th
The House on Mango Street | Webquest | Group Project | Research | Introduction
This Google Doc includes instructions, essential questions, and a rubric assessment for a group project introductory webquest to start a unit on The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. The final assessment is a GROUP PRESENTATION students can create in Google Slides/Powerpoint/whatever. The topics are divided to make this work for THREE separate groups of students. I suggest you place 4-5 students in a group and have them create a Google Slide presentation they will deliver to their classm
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7th - 10th
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