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Common Core W.11-12.5 resources for Easel
Argumentative Writing UNIT Common Core Grades 6-12 Editable
Teach your students to write solid argument essays step-by-step with my Argumentative Writing unit. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for grades 6-12. Newly updated to include EDITABLE handouts and rubrics in Google Drive (using Google Slides). This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE and is also included in my Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts.Students won't struggle writing an argument with my graphic organize
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Martin Luther King, Jr. Close Reading and Speech Writing Lesson
Make your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. a literacy lesson with a primary source. Students complete a close reading of Dr. King's prophetic speech “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top” and use their reading as inspiration for their own writing. In pre-reading activities, students learn about the context of the speech and define vocabulary. Next, they complete an activity to understand allusions, and then after reading the speech, they analyze its structure using a graphic organizer. They use the sa
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Bundle: Writing with Mentor Texts - American Authors
Start a Business: High School Entrepreneurship Business Plan Project
This high school entrepreneurship resource guides students through the process of not only creating their own businesses and business plans but starting and managing them as well!The materials included in this high school entrepreneurship resource guide students through the process of developing:A business ideaA business planA marketing planA business websiteA spreadsheet for managing business operationsDeveloping business ideas and writing business plans are profound learning experiences in the
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Student Entrepreneurs: Business PBL Mini-Bundle
Argument Writing Bell Ringers - Claim, Evidence, Counterargument & Refutation
Students practice argumentative writing with these bell-ringer handouts that require them to consider evidence for claims, brainstorm counterarguments, and provide possible refutation. Each handout starts with an engaging topic for adolescents, including some of the following: cameras for online classesvapingdistracted drivingelectronics in classthe high school dropout ageemployment restrictions for teenscyberbullyingcollege entrance exam requirementspublic displays of affectiontanning bed age
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8th - 12th
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Paired Texts Lesson with Short Stories - The Most Dangerous Game and The Lottery
This "paired passages" lesson encourages students to practice annotation, story analysis, synthesis, and essay writing. Students complete close readings of Richard Connell’s story “The Most Dangerous Game” and Shirley Jackson’s story “The Lottery.” Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings, consider and compare themes, and write a short literary analysis essay. The lesson includes handouts with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies, which provide scaffolding for diverse
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9th - 12th
Five Paragraph Essay - How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay - Intro to Essay Writing
Teaching how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a 5 paragraph essay has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and structure a 5 paragraph essay. The students will be introduced to the parts of a paragraph - including writing leads and summaries, transition words and phrases, supporting evidence, sentence structure, etc. Additionally, the resource demonstrates how to incorporate the 6 Traits of Writing™ in their own writing. Finally, the lesson includes n
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9th - 12th
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Paired Texts - A Midsummer Night's Dream & Newspaper Article
Make teaching Shakespeare relevant with connections to nonfiction texts. Students complete close readings of two texts: an excerpt from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The New York Times online article (link provided) “Modern Love--Breaking our Parents’ Rules for Love.” Using an excerpt from the play will make Shakespeare manageable and engaging for many of your students.In addition to the printable lesson, this resource may be used for online learning with EASEL by TpT.Stu
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9th - 12th
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The Writing Process - The Stages of Writing - Essay Writing Introduction Lesson
Teaching how to Identify and use The Writing Process - The Stages of Writing has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of each step of the process and its role in writing. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links provided. The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as
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9th - 12th
Reverse Outlines: Synthesis, Argument, and RA Essays | AP Lang | PDF & Digital
This product includes three, three-page reverse outline organizers designed for student essay analysis and reflection for synthesis, argument, and rhetorical analysis. These reverse outlines are an effective method for students to analyze their own writing, thought processes, and organization, and then can be used for revision or for improvement on future essays. They could also be effective in illustrating what another author does in his/her text. A super resource for emphasizing line of reas
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Rhetorical Analysis MEGA BUNDLE of Materials | AP Lang
6 Traits of Writing™, Six Traits of Writing™ - Essay Writing Introduction Lesson
Teaching how to Identify and use the six traits of writing™ has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of each trait and its role in writing. Additionally, an anchor essay with examples of each trait identified in the paragraphs provides students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for
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9th - 12th
Argument Bell Ringers #2: Claim, Counterargument & Refutation - Writing Prompts
Students practice writing arguments with these bell-ringer handouts that require them to consider evidence for claims, brainstorm counterarguments, and provide possible refutation. This is a second volume with new topics!Each handout starts with an engaging topic for adolescents including some of the following: allowing music in classlearning to codedrug testing student athletesrecycling in schoolslowering the voting agebanning pit bullsregulating artificial intelligencerequiring preschoolbanni
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8th - 12th
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"War Horse" Movie and World War I Poetry Common Core Activities
"War Horse" Movie and World War I Poetry Common Core ActivitiesTo enrich your students' readings of the war poets, have them watch "War Horse" (PG-13) and make comparisons of the imagery and tone while practicing skills such as annotating text in classic poems.Download includes teacher's guide/directions, standard alignment, sample answers, questions for before, during, and after the movie, poems for annotation, and a collaborative writing enrichment project.One week of engaging activities - per
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8th - 12th
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Thesis Statements & Writing Leads in Essay Writing - Essay Introduction Lesson
Teaching how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a thesisl statement in a writing lead has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of writing a thesis statement and topic sentences for different types of writing and color-coded anchor paragraphs to demonstrate the writing process. Additionally, writing prompt evaluation with examples of brainstorming ideas and choosing the best ones to include in the essay provide students the opportu
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9th - 12th
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Argumentative Essay Writing - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - Dangerous Technology
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer, developing a claim, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay. The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an argumentative writing quiz, and an instructional vide
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9th - 12th
Novel Study: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 140+ page, Common Core aligned complete novel study for Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.The novel study is divided into 6 sections. Each section includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and a review quiz.Part 1: Chapters 1-6Part 2: Chapters 7-15P
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9th - 12th
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2-Sentence Horror Stories Creative Writing Activity FREEBIE
Let students have fun and get creative with this FREE 2-Sentence Horror Stories Creative Writing Activity! Students will write a couple of 2-sentence horror stories, which will challenge them to consider their reader's reactions while writing concisely. This creative writing activity can serve as enrichment, a resource for early finishers, or just a fun Halloween lesson!A teacher's guide is also included which covers directions for using this lesson as a whole class activity, a station, or deliv
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Horror Genre Study Unit: 3 Stories, Elements of Horror, and More
Comma Practice Worksheet - 30 Sentences with Detailed Answer Key
Use this comma practice worksheet with 30 sentences requiring commas to teach or review comma rules with your middle or high school ELA students. Includes a detailed answer key. Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity The directions instruct students to insert the commas where necessary and write the comma rule below the sentence. Included are --items in a series--addresses--dates--clauses with coordinating conjunctions--interrupting phrases--introductory phrases--direct quotesI use this wi
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8th - 11th
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How to Write for Standardized Tests Argument, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive
Teaching how to write an essay for a standardized test has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and develop ideas and write an essay for all types of standardized writing tests. This lesson includes an introduction to and thorough explanation of each type of writing used in standardized tests. Additionally, the lesson focuses on how to differentiate between the types of tests and provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. From the struggling
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9th - 12th
Writing Leads - Creative Writing Hook Leads and Endings - Intros and Conclusions
Teaching how to write a writing lead - creative writing hook has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to write a writing hook and summary. Additionally, writing lead and conclusion anchor paragraphs provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as inde
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9th - 12th
Oral Communication Skills Secrets 4 Relationship Success and Conflict Resolution
We did NOT come equipped with Communication Skills at birth. What we learn(ed) was-is acquired through our family, friends, peers, media and limited to our social class. We interact with others based on our perceptions and biases. We adopt conversation patterns that work, but may not work as we intended. Confusion and frustration are often the result.Ever increasing human diversity often challenges our interpersonal relationships. Communication conflicts are now plentiful and sometimes downright
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Writing Leads and Endings -Several Methods for Essay Introductions & Conclusions
Teaching how to write a writing hook and writing lead has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to write a writing lead and summary. Additionally, writing lead and conclusion anchor paragraphs provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The types of writing leads, writing hooks, summaries, and conclusions included in the le
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9th - 12th
Novel Study: Warcross by Marie Lu (includes DIGITAL resource options)
This is a 100+ page Common Core aligned complete novel study for Warcross by Marie Lu. Google Drive options are ideal for 1:1 schools or those incorporating technology use in lessons. This novel study unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. Choose paper or digital versions. Digital files are links to Google Drive™ resources. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. An anticipation activity is included to engage students in small groups and bui
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8th - 11th
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Plot Structure, Creative Writing, Narrative Writing, No Prep Distance Learning
An easy to follow guide that eases students through the entire story plotting process. Students learn by example from comparisons using The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and The Matrix. To deepen understanding, I work through the plotting process myself and create a character, a premise, and everything else right along with students! As they follow along, Annie's ups and downs will help them truly understand difficult concepts. This resource includes a PDF, a Teachers Pay Teachers interactive over
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8th - 11th
Argumentative Essay Writing - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - Required Vaccinations
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer, developing a claim, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay. The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an argumentative writing quiz, and an instructional vide
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9th - 12th
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