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Writing-expository Common Core CCRA.R.3 resources
Book Reports BUNDLE to Use with ANY Book
56 Book Reports to use with ANY Book, both Fiction and Nonfiction! Using this book report BUNDLE in your classroom will benefit your students' reading comprehension skills:Looking for digital book reports for distance learning? Check out my Digital Book Reports Google Drive Edition.FICTION:Story elementsMaking connections to textQuestioning the textAuthor's purposeCompare & contrastProblem & solution / conflict & resolutionBeginning, Middle & EndSummaryCharacterizationSequencin
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1st - 4th
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Biography Graphic Organizer, Biography Book Report
Looking for some engaging biography reports and graphic organizers for you students? Have students read someone's biography during the week and then fill out this report with facts about the person. NEW * Graphic Organizers are now included! This Biography Packet includes:• Directions• Biography Book Report• Fact Sheet• Major Events Sheet• Summary Page (Primary Grades)• Summary Page (Intermediate Grades)• Biography Poster• Award Page• Scoring Rubric3 Graphic Organizers1 photo frame to draw a pic
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1st - 4th
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AP English Literature Poetry Bellringers for a Full Year | Daily Questions
This resource contains 36 PDF files, each of which walks students through poetry analysis of each poem in five focused steps. Each page asks 2-3 questions focused on one AP Lit Essential Skill® (Characterization, Setting, Structure, Narrator, and Figurative Language). The questions comprise five slides, designed for each day of the week. The lesson ends with a writing or discussion prompt, modeled after the prompts from the AP® English Lit exam. This resource can be used both in the classroom or
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10th - 12th
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Close Reading Article Review Questions For Any NonFiction Text
Close Reading Questions: Nonfiction Articles Aligned with the Common Core State StandardsNonfiction articles can be used in any content area. Use the handouts to encourage close reading of the passage or article. May be used with any news, feature, informational, explanatory, argument, opinion, editorial, persuasive, narrative, or autobiographical article/text. Explores comparing two texts for compare/contrast. Students will be required to find evidence from the text to support their answers.*LI
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Friday Night Lights Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities
Friday Night Lights, H.G. Bissinger's study of the impact of football in a Texas town resonates across the country. His discussions of the academics vs. sports debate,race, gender, and class issues, and entitlement will hook middle and high school students. Friday Night Lights speaks to the secondary school experience as well as society's expectations.This complete unit plan, includes: Common Core Standards and Bloom's Taxonomy grade level, time frame, assessments, and detailed daily plans as we
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7th - 12th
Expository Writing Activity: Fact vs. Opinion
Expository Writing Activity: Fact vs. Opinion
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Do your students struggle to identify and correctly write unbiased expository pieces? This activity will help them identify various forms of bias in writing and how to change them to unbiased or factual statements.
I have used this in both English and journalism courses with success.
This IS included in my Journalism Writing & Planning Bundle.
The download has a
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Fiction and Nonfiction Test Passages: Practice Assessments
This is a set of 9 text-based assessments that I use to prepare my students for standardized testing. There are 4 fiction passages, 4 nonfiction passages, and 1 poetry passage. Each assessment includes a reading passage with 5 multiple choice questions and 1 writing prompt. The questions are written in the type of language seen on standardized tests to give students exposure to that type of wording. Included:*Print ready PDF, Google Doc, and Google Form versions of each assessment*4 fiction asse
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: Assessment Bundle for English Language Arts Skills
Animal Research Reports
Animal Research Reports Made EasyThis informative writing and informational text unit is more than just templates, it includes everything you need for researching, drafting, and publishing rigorous animal reports. With the Common Core’s emphasis on informational text and informative writing, this unit will walk you and your young writers through the entire researching and writing process. Check out the preview to see everything included in this unit.Immersion•Text Features Help Me Understand•Ho
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2nd - 5th
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Poetry Analysis: "Stopping By Woods..." by Robert Frost
My standards-based poetry analysis of Robert Frost's beloved poem "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening" includes everything you need for a meaningful activity for your students! They will practice reading, writing, language, and drawing skills as they look at Frost's poem in-depth.In addition, your students can doodle and color all over the pages! Each page has items that can be colored and they are encouraged to draw, as well. It's a great activity for all levels of learning.See my preview to
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for K. Cook
Into the Wild Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities
This 46-page Into the Wild Unit Plan includes detailed teaching plans along with numerous links to inspire your ninth to twelfth grade students to read Jon Krakauer's extraordinary book. All of the literary analysis activities and teaching ideas are aligned with the Common Core Standards. A plethora of character and plot analysis activities and four open-ended writing forms fuel students' interest in Chris McCandless's Alaskan odyssey. Teachers may use the digitally enhanced or PDF formats to
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9th - 12th
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Paired Texts - Ain't I a Woman and Phenomenal Woman - Essay Writing Test Prep
In this lesson, students complete close readings of a speech by Sojourner Truth and a poem by Maya Angelou. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to consider and compare central ideas and themes. This 20-page resource includes the following: -explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual reading guides-think aloud with sample annotation passage-text of the speech-links to aud
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7th - 11th
Also included in: Paired Passages and Common Core Writing Tasks 16 texts (8 lessons)
Lord of the Flies Close Reading: Theme, Character and Symbolism
Materials for Close Reading and Analysis of 13 Key Passages from Lord of the Flies
This resource focuses on close reading and analysis of 13 key passages in William Golding’s classic novel Lord of the Flies. Each passage contains directions for detailed, guided annotations designed to help students begin to see patterns and deeper meanings within the text. Each passage also contains multiple choice questions on skills such as theme, character, symbolism and inferencing. Finally, there are seve
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Lord of the Flies Analysis and Close Reading Bundle
Their Eyes Were Watching God: Two Final Tests CCSS
This posting has two 100 point tests that check student understanding of the novel. The first, assesses students' understanding with: Character Identification, Fill in the Blank, Citation Identification and Short Answer questions. The second evaluates their knowledge with: Character Matching, True and False, Multiple Choice, Quotation Identification and short answer questions. Answer keys for both tests are included.Here is the link for the compete 48-page unit planTheir Eyes Were Watching God U
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10th - 12th
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Fun Reading Stations Activity BUNDLE - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Writing
Looking for high school reading comprehension passages and questions? Think outside the box with these interactive, engaging reading stations and writing stations activities! Students will read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry texts, engage in small group discussion, and revise any essay writing assignment, including expository, argumentative, literary analysis, and more! If you're looking for a structured way to practice critical close reading, writing, and revision skills in a hands-on and int
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7th - 10th
Writing a Memoir Scaffolded Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Easel
Set out on a storytelling adventure with this Memoir Writing Unit, thoughtfully designed for student engagement and the exploration of personal narratives. This step-by-step scaffolded guide ensures that every student (general education, SPED, and ELL) is supported through each phase of the memoir writing process. Unit Highlights Include:Memoir Anchor Chart: Provides an outline of memoir characteristics for easy reference.Inspiring Read-Aloud Recommendations: Dive into the world of memoirs with
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
INFORMATIVE WRITING LESSONS UNIT & RESEARCH PROJECT BUNDLE Around the World
***SEMESTER-LONG UNIT! UPDATED 2024! BUNDLE & SAVE 30%!*** Teach informative research writing in a way that is engaging and memorable with this no-prep 416-page Informative Writing & Country Research Unit BUNDLE with Writing Skills, Project, Presentation, & Party. In this unit, students will learn critical Research and Informative Writing Skills, then use these acquired skills to create a research project about a country of their choice. They will present their projects at a culminat
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3rd - 8th
Creating Podcasts in the Classroom - Podcast Unit Plan & Podcast Project BUNDLE
Have SO much fun with student podcasting and unique, engaging podcast projects in this no-prep podcast unit with podcast worksheets and MORE. Everything you need for student podcasting in the classroom, including podcast listening and student-produced podcasts! If you're ready for “real world,” authentic assessment, with a ton of active listening and podcasting activities at your fingertips, this podcasting bundle is perfect for you!A lot of work and love went into making these unit plans and re
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8th - 11th
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Writing an Autobiography Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6 Print. Go.
Encourage students to set out on a voyage of self-exploration with this Autobiography Writing Unit. This unit is designed to bring personal narratives to life, encouraging students to document their unique stories. Ideal for fostering a deeper understanding of nonfiction writing, this unit is scaffolded allowing for differentiation and independence.Inside This Unit:Anchor Chart: An engaging chart to simplify autobiography writing.Resource Cover: Keeps student materials neatly organized.Clear Def
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Brave New World Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities
This 101-page plan is a Common Core Standards based unit containing: time frame, day by day lessons, vocabulary, chapter by chapter study guide for discussion ideas, 50+ worksheets, assessments, group and individual projects and much, much more. In this day and age when even a hamburger can be cloned, students are fascinated by the What-ifs of human reproduction. What would happen if people could choose their baby's gender as well as each and every physical, mental and emotional aspect?In this c
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9th - 12th
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AROUND THE WORLD RESEARCH UNIT MEGA BUNDLE Writing Skills Report Present Theme
***BUNDLE & SAVE 40%!*** Teach informative research writing in a way that is engaging and memorable with this no-prep 568-page Around the World Research Unit MEGA BUNDLE-Writing Skills Lessons, Research Report, Presentation Project, Party, and Theme Day. Use this thematic unit to celebrate diversity, and culture, while students practice research skills, report writing, technology skills, manners, presentation, speaking, and listening skills! First, students will learn and practice a variety
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3rd - 8th
CIVIL WAR CKLA BUNDLE | Core Knowledge
Are you looking for a way to engage your students in your CKLA Civil War lessons? This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any American Civil War unit taught at the elementary level! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as unit notes and a study guide. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on the American Civil War. This bundle includes the following products:**Please cli
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2nd - 5th
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Researching and Writing a Biography Nonfiction Unit Scaffolded CCSS Grades 3-6
This Biography Research and Writing Unit is tailored to meet the diverse learning needs of students in general education, Special Education (SPED), and English Language Learner (ELL) programs. Using a scaffolding approach, this unit sequences content, materials, and tasks to enhance understanding and engagement. Each key term is clearly defined, allowing for a smooth progression through the unit.Unit Features:Easy-to-Follow Teaching Directions: Ensures easy implementation in the classroom.Anchor
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Animal Farm Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities
This thought-provoking Animal Farm unit plan includes Unit Structure, and Activities forms for planning, and a sample calendar agenda. It also offers 15 activities covering the main elements of literature, background information on George Orwell, the Bolshevik Revolution, the allegorical elements regarding major Russian leaders of this period in history, propaganda techniques, vocabulary, literary terms a 100 point test and much, much more. Activities address the Common Core standards as well as
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7th - 9th
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Fiction Book Report Assignment and 100 Points Grading Sheet
A detailed book report guide that is easy to grade! Includes fiction book report assignment sheet and a detailed 100 point grading sheet. This book project on fiction will help students write a book review that is well-developed and thoughtful. Each section is detailed as to what is required, and the total points possible equals 100, making it easy to grade. The grading requirements sheet is divided into 9 sections: the introduction, characters, plot, setting, theme, conclusion, composition stru
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5th - 8th
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