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Common Core W.9-10.2b resources $5-10
RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets : 10 RACE Writing Prompts Text Evidence
This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy for text evidence. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. This Download Contains:PRINTStudent resource introducing the RACE strategyExample passage and RACE response10 passages and short response questionssuggested a
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6th - 8th
Of Mice and Men Unit Plan, OMM Bundle of Lessons, John Steinbeck, CCSS
Enjoy this bundle of thoughtful materials designed to take your students through four weeks of lessons covering John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Of Mice and Men. Everything you’ll need is here – just add a class set of novels and you’re good to go.This Of Mice and Men bundle includes:• A day-by-day calendar to follow with helpful details and nightly homework assignments (read this file first when you open the bundle) • An extended metaphor activity that helps familiarize students with John Steinb
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8th - 11th
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Embedding Quotations in Writing - Teaching How to Embed Quotes - PRINT & DIGITAL
Teach your students how to properly embed, cite, and explain quotes in their writing with this comprehensive teaching lesson! Students will learn four different ways to embed quotes in their writing. This lesson includes ample activities for practice, and students can apply the skill all year long. Includes digital resources!From an extensive editable PowerPoint to multiple worksheets to help students practice the skill to invaluable student references, this embedding quotes teaching resource ha
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Ultimate Writing Bundle - Secondary ELA Writing
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Activity: Primary Source Analysis and Questions
The Declaration of Independence can be a daunting document for teachers to explain to students, but this primary source lesson will help students understand the major themes and concepts within the document itself. Though Thomas Jefferson's Declaration was written in the 18th century, this worksheet has proven to be a fantastic, big-picture way for today's students to study such an important writing without becoming overwhelmed. The Declaration is really just a big "break-up letter" from the co
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7th - 12th
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Topic Sentence and Body Paragraph Writing - Essay Writing - PRINT & DIGITAL
Help your students master writing a topic sentence and body paragraph with this essay writing unit. This lesson will help your students improve their essay writing skills to write a well-developed and complete topic sentence and body paragraph.This essay writing unit includes information about how to organize the body paragraph, provide supporting evidence, explain the evidence, and transition to the next paragraph. It includes everything you need for instruction, including an editable PowerPoin
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6th - 10th
50 States and Capitals: Maps, Tests, Activities, Google Classroom & Google Forms
Help your students know all 50 states and capitals of the United States with this huge, MEGA-Pack of resources! This product is available in printable PDF, Google Classroom, and Google Forms. A crossword puzzle, word search, test blanks, word banks, and so many more options are also included in this MEGA-Pack! You will even get a mini-research project template for students to research their favorite state, as well as a creative writing template. Whether it be for a civics unit, history class, cl
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4th - 12th
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Legislative Branch Activity: Classroom Simulation on How a Bill Becomes a Law
Make civics practical and exciting for students using this Social Studies simulation that allows students to experience the Legislative Branch! Students will participate in writing bills for their school, community, or state while learning the various stages within the lawmaking process. All voices are heard as students become members of Congress, participate in committees, debate on the floor, and watch their President sign the bills that survive the entire process. Not only do students love
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6th - 12th
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CNN 10 Worksheets: Current Events News Summary, Graphic Organizer, Video Project
CNN 10 (CNN Student News) is the perfect avenue for students to stay informed on current events. This PDF and GOOGLE DRIVE set of graphic organizer worksheets are an excellent way to analyze and summarize the current events of the day using CNN10. These various templates will help students of all ages stay engaged while watching CNN 10. A simple writing format helps students recognize, summarize, and write opinions about the major headlines of the day. I find this resource to be extremely prac
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Not Grade Specific
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The Cask of Amontillado Unit: Hands-on Activities, Vocabulary, Plot, Final Test
Looking for some new ideas to use in teaching "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe? Engage your students in this fantastic, suspenseful short story with this engaging resource that students will love!What's Included . . . ►Step-by-step lesson plans► Vocabulary task using 16 words from the story where students apply their knowledge of the terms►Vocabulary cards for several game options►Unique visual plot task with example►Hidden Door Activity with rubric (editable), example pictures, stud
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: American Romanticism Bundle: Activities and Lessons for 8 Literary Works
Writing Commentary for the Literary Analysis Essay: Strategies for Success
In this 38-page bundle, I have provided students with two methods for crafting commentary that will help them not only write analysis but also take it to a deeper level: the "This Shows That Method" and the "LET" Method.Writing commentary is without a doubt the most difficult aspect of the literary analysis essay. It is the ONE part for which there is no formula because it's the part of the essay that contains the writer's original thoughts, or commentary/ analysis, on the evidence of the essa
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lizzie Borden: Infamous Murder Case Nonfiction Unit, Tone, Bias, Persuasion
Lizzie Borden was tried and ultimately acquitted for the MURDER of her PARENTS in the 1890s. The trial was controversial. How could a WOMAN possibly hack her parents to death and why? How could this have happened while she was HOME if she didn't do it? In this nonfiction unit, students will read articles about the case and then decide for themselves if they think Lizzie Borden is INNOCENT or GUILTY. If your students like this nonfiction unit, be sure to check out the Bespoke ELA activity on
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Argument and Rhetorical Analysis Games for Secondary ELA
This bundle of argument and rhetoric games for secondary ELA contains SEVEN unique games that target the skills of argumentation in a fun and high-interest format.The games included in this bundle are:Rhetorical Devices BINGO GameIn this game, students fill out BINGO cards with rhetorical devices, and they have to identify devices used in quotations read by the teacher. Five in row WINS the round! This game tests students' ability to identify rhetorical devices in texts.Would You Rather? Card
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Diagnostic Assignment Bundle for High School ELA
This series of diagnostic assignments assesses a HIGH SCHOOL student’s overall reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills at the beginning of the school in order to create a baseline for assessing student growth over the course of the year.This bundle includes:1. Diagnostic Reading Assignment: “The Tyger”2. Diagnostic Writing Assignment: Persuasive Paragraph3. Diagnostic Speaking Assignment: Introductory Speech4. Diagnostic Grammar Assignment: Sentence Structure5. Diagnostic Grammar Assign
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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RACES Strategy Writing Passages and Prompts for Text Evidence
This product contains 5 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACES strategy. RACES is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. → Need a 100% Digital Google Slides compatible version? CLICK HERE!Why use the RACES strategy? This mnemonic device is especially helpful for struggling writers and students w
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7th - 10th
Also included in: ELA Skills Reading Comprehension & Writing Activities 8-9th Grade Bundle
Compare Contrast Essay Writing Unit - Digital & Print!
This resource contains everything you need in order to teach the compare contrast essay! Tailored towards a literary analysis of two (or more!) texts, this resource is perfect for high school teachers, particularly grades 9-11, or advanced grade 8 classes.The resources in this product are designed to walk students through the process of writing a compare contrast essay for two literary texts (poem, short story, novel, article, film, etc.). It also contains general templates for the purpose of co
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8th - 11th
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Expository Writing: Lessons & Activities That Teach Students to Inform & Explain
Expository and Informational Writing Lessons & Activities: This writing unit will help you teach informational and expository writing to your middle and high school students. They will examine mentor texts and practice the skills they need to inform and explain. The resource includes:An editable introductory slide show that introduces expository writingAn introductory activity using mentor texts and graphic organizers that students use to identify the elements of effective expository writing
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Secondary ELA Mega Bundle
Embedding Quotations in Research Papers - MLA and Writing Practice Activities
Students can ALWAYS use more practice when it comes to citing and embedding direct quotes in research papers. These stations are flexibly designed to give students the practice they need to level up blending MLA direct quotes. WHAT THIS IS:Flexible!Consider this a big practice bundle, full of everything you can think of for integrating MLA direct quotes in research writing. You can use these as stations, but they are not intended to all be used in one day! Allow students to choose the skills the
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8th - 10th
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Civil Disobedience Research Project - Henry David Thoreau - Social Movements
The Civil Disobedience Research project focuses on real people who have engaged in acts of rebellion, protest, and civil disobedience in order to enact change. This project aligns perfectly with Civil Disobedience by Thoreau and American Literature literary themes! This high school research project can be used as a short-term research activity containing thematic connections to Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience," Huckleberry Finn, Antigone, or with any of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches and w
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9th - 12th
Also included in: American Literature Curriculum Resources and Projects
Writing a Research Paper Escape Room: Engaging MLA Citation & Test Prep Activity
Have you been searching for easy and fun ways to engage students in your research paper unit?This escape room activity is perfect for any research paper/MLA format unit! It is lower prep than most escape rooms and uses ALL DOK levels! You can use this escape room in the middle of your unit, as review, or the end for fun. This resource is sure to keep your students engaged and working hard in your research paper unit!What's Included:Escape Room Tips & TricksClues!Google Form Option: Instead o
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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RACE Strategy Writing Passages and Prompts Print & Digital
Practice the RACE Strategy with 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through this helpful writing technique. It is a digital, paperless resources that you will share with your students. Great for independent work during distance learning. This product is located on Google Slides and is 100% digital. A printable PDF is also included in your purchase. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, wit
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6th - 9th
Paired Text Analysis Lessons for "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou & Tupac
Literary analysis is less intimidating with these paired text analysis lesson plans for Maya Angelou's poem and Tupac's song "Still I Rise." Detailed, CCSS-aligned lesson plans integrate close reading, text-based writing, and research skills, making this digital & print resource both engaging and worthwhile. There are three lesson plans in this product that build upon each other. The timing of the activities may be adjusted to fit the needs of your classroom/students, and one “lesson” may a
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8th - 11th
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Newspaper Article Writing - Journalism Nonfiction Lesson and Graphic Organizers
Newspaper Article Writing - Journalism Nonfiction Lesson and Graphic Organizers: Introduce your students to the world of non-fiction journalistic writing with this ready-to-use lesson. This comprehensive resource is designed to guide students through the process of writing a newspaper article. From understanding the key elements of journalistic writing to organizing their thoughts using the included graphic organizer, this resource provides a step-by-step approach to enhancing students' journali
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7th - 10th
Expository Writing Paragraph of the Week, Informational Writing | Digital
Are you looking for engaging, expository paragraph writing activities for your middle school students? This Expository Writing Paragraph of the Week will guide your students in formal paragraph writing and informational paragraph writing. Your students will be directed to read an engaging article, and each day, your students will be asked to complete a piece of the TALES by writing a format-topic sentence, adding a claim, lifting a line/citing text evidence, elaborating and summing up the parag
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6th - 9th
Circle Justice Mock Trial (Touching Spirit Bear)
This activity requires your students to "get in the head" of some of the main characters in Touching Spirit Bear. Each character worksheet has quotes that character says within the novel, questions to help the student understand the character's motivations, and a space for the student to “think like the character” by creating additional unwritten things their character might say in the mock trial simulation.
9 character worksheets are included for the following characters: Peter, Cole, Peter's
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6th - 9th
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