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Writing-essays Common Core RST.6-8.1 resources
Close Reading: Genetic Testing
Students will be actively engaged reading about the topic of genetic testing. Paired with a science unit about genetics, this activity will work to bring literacy into your science classroom. It could also be used independently in your language arts classroom.Students will be tasked with closely reading and annotating three articles relating to the topic. (links to articles and a short synopsis of each are included). Students will then pull evidence directly from the articles that support or
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7th - 9th
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Writing Module #1 | Write a Problem-Solution Argument | Recycling | Grades 7-12
Your 7th to 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they'll create in no time with step-by-step guidance and be so proud of: A Problem-Solution Argument Essay about "The Recycling Problem," perfect for this age group. STUDENTS READ AUTHENTIC SOURCES ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH RECYCLINGStudents read and critically think about a very important, current, relevant issue people all over the world are grappling with right now - the problem with recycling (plastics mainly) and different ways of so
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
All About Earth Day: Nonfiction Article with Multiple Choice and Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around Earth Day! This product includes an informative passage detailing the history of Earth Day and its importance. Also included are engaging multiple choice questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them to analyze human impact on our environment. Perfect for accompanying your lessons on ecosystems, habita
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Writing Module #5 | Write an Argument | Preventing Concussions | Grades 7-12
Your 7th through 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time: An Argument in the form of a problem-solution argumentative essay about what causes concussions in youth sports, and what can be done to solve the problem.KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read a narrative written by a father whose son sustained a second concussion during a football game because he was told to continue playing when he shouldn't have. Then, students read an info
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
All About Savannahs: Nonfiction Article with Multiple Choice and Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around the fascinating savannah ecosystem! This product includes an informative passage detailing characteristics of savannahs as well as physical and behavioral adaptations for survival. Also included are engaging multiple choice questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them to analyze the adaptations needed
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
All About Oceans: Nonfiction Article with Multiple Choice and Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around the fascinating ocean ecosystem! This product includes an informative passage detailing characteristics of each of the different ocean zones as well as adaptations for survival. Also included are engaging multiple choice questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them to compare and contrast the adaptatio
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
All About Deserts: Nonfiction Article with Multiple Choice and Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around the fascinating desert ecosystem! This product includes an informative article detailing characteristics of deserts as well as adaptations for survival, accompanied by engaging multiple choice questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them to analyze the adaptations that help desert animals survive. Perf
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
4.LS.1 Exploring Plant and Animal Structures: Nonfiction Article Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around life science! This product includes an informative passage detailing the many plant and animal structures and their role in their survival, growth, and reproduction. Also included are engaging short answer questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that meets writing and science standards. Perfect for accompanying your
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Earth Day Reduce Reuse Recycle: Nonfiction Article Short Answer Writing Prompt
Engage your students with this reading comprehension and writing lesson centered around reducing, reusing, and recycling! This product includes an informative passage detailing the importance of reducing, reusing, and recycling as well as ways kids can make small changes at home to help our environment. Also included are engaging short answer questions to assess comprehension and critical thinking skills. Additionally, students will find a thought-provoking writing prompt that encourages them t
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Grades:
4th - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-2
, 4-ESS3-1
Also included in: Earth Day Reading Comprehension Bundle
Writing Module #5 | Write an Opinion Essay | Preventing Concussions | Grades 4-6
Your 4th through 6th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time: An Opinion Piece in the form of a problem-solution opinion essay about what causes concussions in youth sports, and what can be done to solve the problem.KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read a narrative written by a father whose son sustained a second concussion during a football game because he was told to continue playing when he shouldn't have. Then, students read an inform
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Writing Modules | Grades 4-6 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Across the Curriculum Informational Text 4th-8th Grade KWLA Chart
This “KWLA Chart” is appropriate for reading comprehension and writing instruction in grades 4th-8th. (Two materials, 1st-3rd and 4th-8th, are provided and can be purchased for diverse students and grade levels.)The “KWLA Chart” material is unique, with four interactive formats. Student friendly mapping strategies can be used in the teaching of comprehending informational and nonfiction texts read and planning and organizing report essays to be written across the curriculum. Original genre pictu
Grades:
4th - 8th
Writing Module #4 | Cause-Effect Informative Essay | Concussions | Grades 7-12
Your 7th through 12th graders got this! Got what? A final product they will create in no time with step-by-step guidance: A Cause-and-Effect Informative Essay (also known as explanatory and expository essay) about the causes and effects of sustaining a concussion.KIDS LOVE THIS TOPIC - AND THAT'S HALF THE BATTLE!Students read two scientific sources, watch two super short educational videos, and critically think about a very relevant, very important issue - what causes a concussion, what happens
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Writing Modules | Grades 7-12 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
Cause/Effect - Science - Write On (Climate Change)
Students often misunderstand the relationship between cause and effect when reading a text unless the two words appear on the same line. They seem to have difficulty digging out information and applying it as a cause (what makes something happen) or effect (the results of something happening). This unit should give them some practice in telling one from the other.
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READING SELECTION
This handout can be distributed to the students as the basis for their outlining and writing practic
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Common Core Cells: Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes Lesson 4
*This product is included in the Common Core Cells: Prokaryotes vs Eukaryotes Unit Plan. It is intended for those who do not wish to purchase an entire unit.*If you wish to purchase the entire unit instead of just this lesson, copy and paste this link into your browser:http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Common-Core-Cells-Prokaryotes-vs-Eukaryotes-Unit-Plan-1368951________________________________________________________This product contains a 14-page integrated science and English lesson.
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7th - 9th
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4th-8th Venn Diagram with Reading and Writing Comparison Strategies
A “Venn Diagram” with two or more intersecting circles is a relationship graphic organizer utilized to make similarity and difference comparisons. The “Venn Diagram” material is unique, with three interactive sets. Student friendly mapping strategies can be used in the teaching of comprehending and comparing two or three informational and nonfiction texts, fictional text story elements, ideas read, and planning and organizing comparative report essays to be written across the curriculum. Origin
Grades:
4th - 8th
Storms and Natural Disasters Research Project
This digital product provides the introductory handout for a research essay and presentation project on storms and/or natural disasters. The activity can be done as a group or independent project. When completed students will have a finished essay about the natural disaster or storm and a disaster preparation and safety publication of choice to share with a wider audience.
Includes due date timeline for all aspects of the project to help keep students on task and support those who need help wi
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Claim Evidence Reasoning Sentence Starter Mini Anchor Chart
These mini anchor charts are great for supporting your students as they learn about how to write a CER (Claim Evidence Reasoning) This will be a part of a larger CER template and resources bundle. It is general enough to be used for any subject.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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climate change persuasive essay outline freebie
Allow students to write the outline of a persuasive essay about a solution to climate change with this free template. It includes tips and samples for a thesis.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Science Current Event Report
This is an assignment for middle school science students to read about a current event in science and then type a report about it.Document is fully editable! Please read and modify to suit your needs (for example, my instructions say that the reports must be typed because my students have a school-issued iPad. Your situation may be different so please adjust before printing.)Rubric for grading included.This covers almost all of the literacy standards for Science. I assign this to my students
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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