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Free Common Core W.8.8 resources
FREEBIE Biography Research Project Template Google Slides for Any Person
This 8 page FREEBIE: biography research project template is in Google Slides and is great for any person students are researching. Great for student collaboration (partners) and perfect for Speaking and Listening Activities. This is also included in my Women in History Month Close Reading Passages Writing Biographies 3rd 4th 5th GradeHere's what teachers are saying:"I used these templates to start our novel unit on Ready Player One. My kids liked the ease of use. The questions were simple to und
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2nd - 8th
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Write an Argument: For or Against Sled Dog Racing - Includes Passage & Sources
ENGAGING FREE ARGUMENT WRITING NO PREP PRINTABLES AND EASY DISTANCE LEARNING that guides students step-by-step to formulate, research, & write an awesome argumentative essay! Gives them everything they need to succeed! Helps them explore both sides of an issue and take a position. Now in Google Slides for easy distance learning. Plus they are given sources for both sides of the issue so they won't be searching around on the internet!Students will feel more confident writing this argumentativ
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6th - 12th
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6th - 8th Grade ELA FREE LESSON PLANS CURRICULUM MAP SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Your 6-8th Grade ELA PLANNING for the year is complete! These quarterly smart maps are perfectly aligned and sequenced to CCSS and designed to focus on one of the 4 MAJOR WRITING TASKS each quarter with reading material integrated to support the writing.Includes Quarterly: Editable standards, calendar, smart link planner, note-taking, and suggested standard-aligned resource bookshelves.No purchases are necessary to completely use this resource. You can easily use your own resources. An optional
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Literary Elements and Narrative Writing QUARTER 1 BUNDLE
Citing Sources in MLA Format - Print & Digital
Before beginning your middle school research project, it's essential to teach citing sources - especially websites! Many middle schoolers have never done a full-blown research project before, so they can be totally lost when it comes to citing sources correctly. This worksheet is a neat little one-period classwork activity that gives them a foundation for giving credit and citing web sources.(If you teach research in middle school, don't miss the rest of my Research Skills Project Bundle!)This r
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Research Project & Skills Bundle - PDF & Digital
Citing and Embedding Text Evidence Choice Board Assessments
This creative assessment for citing text evidence is a fun way to get your students practicing their in-text citations! There are two boards, one for citing text evidence and one for embedding quotations within writing! This choice board is part of my Citing Text Evidence Unit! Click here to learn more about this full unit! This choice board is also explained further in my blog post: No lonely quotes! Engaging and Creative Ways to Teach Citing and Embedding Quotations. Follow my store by clickin
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6th - 11th
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FREEBIE Top Tips for Note-taking
This printable is a "Beginner's Guide" to note-taking. It introduces how to take meaningful notes, paraphrase, and cite sources with a focus on note-taking from written materials and Web sites. A definition and examples of plagiarism are included as well. This resource works well for mini-lessons on research and to complement to research projects.
See this resource in action in the America: Culture Connections Group Newspaper.
Your questions are welcome, and your feedback is appreciated!
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4th - 8th
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Finding Credible Sources PowerPoint
This 12-page presentation takes students through the process of finding credible sources starting from the definition and ending with a practice activity. Last slide includes a graphic to help students ask questions about sources as they research.
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6th - 12th
Halloween Writing Prompt with Passages and RACE Strategy FREE
Google Slides virtual classroom with digital writing prompts, article ( informational text ) using RACE strategy is great for distance learning AND for in-class use! This set is just in time for October and Halloween. Prompt is written to resemble state test prompts. Students are asked to cite evidence, describe, explain, summarize, etc., using the RACE + Transitions strategy. Students can click the article links on their virtual chalkboard to read and watch highly engaging content that is re
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6th - 9th
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FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES LIST 4 ALL GRADES K-12 AND SUBJECTS + TEACHER RESOURCE
Sometimes, you just need a list of websites for everyone. Here it is. FREE EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES Put together by Teach Me, Maria!It takes time to gather this information, figure out the appropriate grade levels, and format, maintain, and update this page. All I ask is for an honest review if this list helps you.
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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Paraphrase Practice Sheet
Help students become more comfortable and better at paraphrasing with this practice sheet that can be used with any text!Students will copy down what the text says exactly in the first text box and then change it around in their own words in the second text box.
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5th - 8th
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Timeline Template for Google Slides
Use this online timeline template to create a "Top Ten" list for any subject and then create a chronological timeline. It is perfect for biography reports. This timeline template for students has 10 slides to describe an event and insert and image and a final slide with a connected timeline to complete. Great for grades 3+. All in Google Slides and here is a linked TUTORIAL VIDEO!xoxo,Angela
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3rd - 12th
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MLA Format and Works Cited Format
This two page handout is clear and student-friendly; I've included directions that address common problems my students have faced in applying MLA format directions.
The first page provides overall guidelines and tips as well as a sample of a first page. The last page provides directions for a Works Cited page, a sample of a Works Cited page, and links to formatting web sites for students to use.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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How-to-Paraphrase Posters
Have some white wall space begging to be filled? Download these FREE key visuals to help bring some life to your classroom! Using key visuals in the classroom is an effective way to improve your student's learning environment. Beautifully designed and modern, these posters will help your students produce a perfect paraphrase.These poster provide students with a step-by-step guide when learning how to paraphrase text. This skill is made simple by using nursery rhymes as an example. It's perfect f
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: The Ultimate English Classroom Poster Bundle - 75+ posters!
Quote, Paraphrase & Summarize Handout
This handout has definitions and examples of quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing all on one page to be given to students to use as notes. Could also be used as an anchor chart.
Research Simulation Task Practice (PARCC/NJSLA)
In this ELA lesson plan, students will practice with grade appropriate nonfiction pieces to determine what the prompt is asking and create a thesis statement. This is great practice for NJSLA or PARCC!
Grades:
3rd - 11th
8th Grade ELA Curriculum Map FREE
Your 8th Grade ELA PLANNING for the year is COMPLETE! This quarterly smart map is perfectly aligned and sequenced to CCSS which is near exact to most state standards. This map is set up to focus on one of the 4 MAJOR WRITING TASKS each quarter with reading material integrated to support the writing. Includes Quarterly: Editable standards, calendar, smart link planner, note-taking, and suggested standard-aligned resource bookshelves. QUARTER 1: FICTION & NARRATIVE WRITINGReading LiteratureAna
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Literary Elements and Narrative Writing QUARTER 1 BUNDLE
Theater Emergency Sub Plans
This incredible FREE resource on TeacherPayTeacher provides you with three engaging and hassle-free emergency substitute plans designed specifically for theatre classes. Whether you have a sudden absence, unexpected appointment, or need backup plans on hand, these ready-to-go activities will keep your students engaged and inspired in your absence.Plan 1: Playwright Research Essay/Visual Presentation. Ignite your students' passion for the written word and theatre history with this dynamic activit
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8th - 12th
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Mini Research Paper rubric
A quick research paper or assignment (like a Google Slides presentation) can be assessed using this rubric. It is not a ton of points and is a quick assessment using claims and researched evidence.
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8th
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Information About Year-Long Middle School Writing Curriculum (11 Writing Units)
Teaching writing to middle school students can be tricky. What are you supposed to teach? When are you supposed to teach it? How do you keep students engaged?Using a Writing Workshop at the middle school level allows teachers to have a set, predictable structure. Students understand that each day they will learn something new as writers as they work their way through the writing process to a published writing piece.I have created 3-week writing units that are designed to meet all of the Comm
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6th - 8th
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Grade 8 Common Core Language and Writing Practice
These multiple choice questions are an extremely useful tool for assessing, reviewing, remediating or reinforcing Grade 8 Common Core Language and Writing Standards.
Each question tackles one or more aspects of the standards listed below.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when wr
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8th
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How to Create an Annotated Bibliography
Help students better understand the steps and procedures for annotating a source. Perfect intro lesson for an annotated bibliography. Works great in the context of a research paper or National History Day.
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6th - 12th
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Pyramid and Block Templates - For Researching and Presenting Information - FREE
Free templates for a pyramid and a block which are great for presenting information that has been researched. The presentations are A LOT LESS BORING with these as it gives everyone something to look at, talking points, and they are great for displaying around the room afterward for kids to pick up, admire, and learn from. (Too bad some adults don't use these for presentations in the workplace, am I right?)These are used in 3 of my FREE lessons:1) In my FREE "Dog Traits and History WebQuest," st
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3rd - 9th
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Embedding Quotations - Worksheet
This worksheet is to be paired with the "Embedding Quotations" Lesson: http://bit.ly/1srn4VM
With this lesson, students will learn how to Embed a Quotation within their writing (instead of "plopping" it down into a paragraph, like a brick). They will be provided with:
- Activation of prior knowledge related to context
- Guidance on how to embed a quote
- Exemplars and Non-exemplars
- A worksheet for more practice*
This activity is excellent for Expository & Argumentative Writing projects.
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7th - 12th
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8th Grade Exit Slips for Common Core ELA
CCSS Exit Slips for 8th Grade with the Reading IntellexThe American Reading Corps is pleased to announce its second set of Exit Slips designed to informally assess student knowledge/skill on the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts.This resource includes:-36 Exit Slips aligned to the CCSS:Reading: Literature• RL8.1• RL8.2• RL8.3• RL8.4• RL8.6• RL8.7Reading: Informational Text• RI8.1• RI8.2• RI8.3• RI8.4• RI8.5• RI8.6• RI8.7• RI8.8• RI8.9Writing• W8.1a• W8.1d• W8.1e• W8.2c• W8.2d•
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8th
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