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Common Core W.6.1b handouts
Argumentative Essay Writing Introduction Lesson 6th-8th Grade
Use this lesson to teach middle school argument writing! Your students may have some background in writing, but they are struggling with the basics. This Google Slides™ or PowerPoint™ lesson, handout, and notes are exactly what they need to bridge any gaps! This presentation covers all of the argument writing basics, and the companion handout encourages students to follow along! This basic introduction to argumentative writing includes teaching slides as well as practice slides for students to p
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6th - 8th
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Argumentative / Opinion Essay Graphic Organizer and Outline
This is great for grades that do argumentative or persuasive papers. This will help them sort their thoughts as they read the grade level articles and develop a well thought out essay. It transfers over to a five paragraph paper and I have seen tremendous results with it in my classroom. It can be turned into a self made graphic organizer so they can prepare themselves to be tested on this type of writing. It includes reasons, explaining reasons, evidence, explaining evidence, concluding paragra
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3rd - 12th
Also included in: Writing Graphic Organizer *BUNDLE* Informative and Argumentative
Argumentative Writing Mentor Text FREEBIE Activity, Graphic Organizers, CCSS
This is a sample for my argumentative writing unit and bundle!This mentor text activity is perfect for modeling argumentative essays! It is also great practice for students to identify the parts of an argument essay!Included:Mentor Text: "The Dangers of Trash in the Ocean"Graphic organizer/handout to go with the text--students identify the parts of the text (claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, refute of counterclaim, re-state claim). There are two organizers--one for higher and one for lower
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6th - 9th
"The New Social Media Sensation-TikTok™, Reading Passage
Do you students enjoy social media and TikTok™? Are they singing and performing crazy dance moves in your classroom? Engage your students in this informational text, “The Social Media Sensation-TikTok™”. This reading comprehension passage will excite and engage your students!In this product, you are going to receive an exciting, relevant, article about the app, why teens love it, and some of the problems surfacing. In addition, you will receive multiple-choice and short answer questions, as w
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Social Media Reading Comprehension Bundle
Whale Evolution: Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity With Bonus CER Resource
Digital or Print - Choose Your Adventure! NOW WITH BONUS RESOURCE! ❤️Introduction to claim, evidence, reasoning - an easy to understand resource for you and your students to learn the how and why of argumentative writing in the science classroom! Uncover the amazing phenomena of whale evolution through this captivating two-part activity that seamlessly integrates science and ELA standards. Perfect for inquisitive minds, this exploration is designed to span two to three class periods.Part One -
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Evolution Bundle! {Covers NGSS MS-LS-2 & MS-LS-4}
Persuasive Writing--O.R.E.O
Persuasive writing or argumentative writing is a valuable writing tool all students need. The O.R.E.O method is an easy way to have students construct a viable persuasive argument. In this digital download you will get: OREO graphic organizer A poster to display in your classroom, 25 persuasive writing prompts list of picture books that model persuasive writingTo increase accessibility for all students, I have also included:lined paperpersuasive paragraph writing frame with illustration boxex
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2nd - 7th
"Posted" by John David Anderson - Novel Unit
"Posted" by John David Anderson is a page turner book, and I created this unit so that students would have some responsibility at chapter ends but would not be delayed long. Consequently, for every chapter I have three (mostly multiple part) questions, similar to exit tickets but a little longer and more detailed. I broke up the story into four units: Ch.1 to 5; Ch.6 to 10; Ch.7 to 15, Ch. 16 to 20. It should do well for a read-aloud, all-class reading, or small groups. Include
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6th - 9th
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True Crime Middle School Research Paper Bundle
If your middle school students think research essays are boring, they need to think again.These true-crime writing prompts are engaging, mysterious, and sometimes even a little bit scary. This bundle includes 4 true-crime prompts for your students to research as they write their essays:1. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist2. Fyre Festival3. The Chicago Tylenol Murders4. Madeleine McCann's DisappearanceThese crimes range from not scary at all (a scammy music festival that never happened) t
Argument Writing Bundle
Are you teaching argument writing in your class? Do you need high-interest articles and materials for your students to buy into the writing? How about using Snapchat™ and video games to engage your students?!?!? Save almost $4.00 with this bundle!!!In this bundle, you are receiving:1. "Is Snapchat Safe for Teens?" Reading Comprehension Article:My middle school students choose this app over any other one. I figured students would love to read about the pros and cons of Snapchat™, and they can cho
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6th - 9th
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Informative or Expository Writing Graphic Organizer and Outline
This is great for grades that do expository or informative papers. This will help them sort their thoughts as they read the informational articles and develop a well thought out essay. It transfers over to a four paragraph paper and I have seen tremendous results with it in my classroom. It can be turned into a self made graphic organizer so they can prepare themselves to be tested on this type of writing. It includes topics, claim, evidence, cite evidence, explain evidence, conclusion, summariz
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Writing Graphic Organizer *BUNDLE* Informative and Argumentative
Effective Written Responses Practice: Improve Students' Short Answer Responses
Finally get the complete and thorough written responses from your students that you want! Tired of one-word answers or written responses that lack depth and important explanation? I was too. I created this resource to establish strong writing expectations and provide multiple practice opportunities for students. Here’s to quality writing, all year long! This resource includes:Instructions for UseGoogle Slides Presentation with an effective responses expectations list, responses sort, and correct
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4th - 8th
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A BOY AT WAR Novel Study: Quick Chapter Quizzes & Writing Prompts
Written by Harry Mazer, and with the plot set in World War II, this novel study has quick quizzes which allow a faster pace through the story. This unit contains the following:- 1st and 3rd Person perspective (point of view) board notes - two pages with lesson suggestions - use with doc camera/smart board/overhead- Quick chapter quizzes - two chapters per quiz, usable like exit tickets- Venn diagrams - three, designed for comparing characteristics- Writing prompts - six, in task card format; fo
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6th - 8th
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SNOW TREASURE Novel Study - Quick Quizzes and Activities
World War II involved children in a lot of ways, and as students read this novel set in Norway, they too get deeply involved in the tense, frequently dangerous situations. Study skills are interlaced in the Quick Quizzes as students also demonstrate their comprehension of events in the story. Included are -- a one page geographical and historical worksheet to familiarize them with the setting.- Quick Quizzes for every chapter, with answer keys - - two half-page quizzes per page in this packet,
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5th - 8th
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Tell Tale Heart. Adapted Close Read Halloween Fun. Full Unit for ELA ESL Sp. Ed.
This bright, colorful and fun adapted text version of The Tell-Tale Heart makes Poe's classic accessible to a wider variety of readers, including ESL, ENL and Special Ed. The unit includes 5-days of lesson plans, based around an initial and then close read of the text. See preview for details.It is easily set up for DISTANCE LEARNING on TPT Digital, shared via Google Classroom. The PDF also prints out for in class instruction.Unit includes:An illustrated adapted text of The Tell-Tale Heart by Po
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Persuasive Speech Writing Sentence Frames
The sentence frames allow students to organize their oral development. And helps organize their point of view. In addition the frames allow writing to be clear and direct. Great for English Language Learners.
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4th - 7th
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Persuasive Writing Lesson: Audience and Opposing Views
Teach your students to know and address the audience and opposing views in their persuasive essays!My students had trouble with persuasive writing for years because I made too many assumptions about their understanding of audience and addressing opposing views. Persuasive writing doesn't always come naturally for kids! I finally got a clue and made these lessons to break it down and provide specific practice. When students understood what to do and how to do it, they actually wanted to write! T
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4th - 8th
Argument Writing, Collaborative Poster, Worksheets
Argument writing is a large component in many grade levels. Writing an argument canbe difficult for students, as it is hard to transition from one side while countering an argument. It takes critical and higher-level thinking.In this product, you are receiving a Collaborative Argument Poster, where a pair or group of your students can work on outlining an argument together (I included articles pertaining to the argument: Should school districts and high schools keep class ranking and the valedic
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6th - 9th
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Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading - Should Bottled Water be Banned?
Opinion writing starts with reading about both sides of the argument.
Should bottled water be banned?
This packet contains two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic of whether bottled water should be banned. Multiple skills are covered, including reading, close reading, reading comprehension, analyzing two texts on the same topic, vocabulary, summarizing, and opinion writing. CCSS aligned. Answer keys included.
No prep! Just print and go. Perfect substi
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading Bundle 2
Body Paragraphs are like Courses (DISTANCE LEARNING): Lesson for ANY Essay!
Now includes Google, PDF, *and* Office versions! To continue the metaphor that Essays are like Meals… if a thesis statement promised what was to come (like a menu), then the body paragraphs are the time to deliver!Use this easy simile to teach your students why essays need body paragraphs, how they function in an essay overall, and what a “good” one contains. This handout can be used as a full 45-minute lesson, an activity for a mini-lesson, or a writer’s workshop tool just to differentiate for
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6th - 9th
Citing Text Evidence Student Reference Sheet
This ready-to-print reference supports instruction for citing text evidence for essay-writing or extended responses. Guidelines for choosing and citing evidence are presented in bullet-point form for easy reference, with examples modeling each component of cited evidence. It covers the following:Purpose & Placement of Cited EvidenceChoosing the Best EvidenceDirect QuotesIndirect Quotes (paraphrasing)Signal-phrase citationsParenthetical citationsIt also includes a list of strong verbs that c
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5th - 8th
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Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading - Should Kids Get Paid for Good Grades?
Opinion writing starts with reading about both sides of the argument.
This packet contains two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic of whether kids should get paid for good grades. Multiple skills are covered, including reading, close reading, reading comprehension, analyzing two texts on the same topic, vocabulary, summarizing, and opinion writing. CCSS aligned. Answer keys included.
No prep! Just print and go. Perfect substitute lesson plan.
Watch thi
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading Bundle 2
*UPDATED Argument Writing Poster/Anchor Chart
Help student remember the structure of Argument Writing
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Reading & Writing Anchor Chart BUNDLE
Guess My Name: Adjective Edition
Review the use of adjectives with this short descriptive paragraph activity. The culminating activity is a fun game of Guess Who that allows students to get to know each other better. Lesson plan is flexible and the unit can last up to 2 days, depending on your students and your class time.Worksheet is ready to post online for students.Includes:Lesson PlanStudent worksheet with space to write and sentence frames for struggling writers2 completed writing sample/ mentor text to review before stude
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Back to School Bundle for Secondary ELA/ELD-EDITABLE
Opinion/Argumentative Writing: Should We Purchase a REAL or Artificial Tree?
***ATTENTION FOLLOWERS*** ***UPDATED PRODUCT***It is so exciting to bring an update to all of my faithful followers who have purchased this resource at some point. I have made many updates to make this resource so much more comprehensive, versatile, and flexible for multiple additional uses! Investigative/Informative Articles for Research:In the first section of the resource, one will find the different investigative/informative articles for the students to read and conduct background research f
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4th - 7th
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