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8th grade english language arts scaffolded notes for Microsoft Word
Writing an Introduction Paragraph: Graphic Organizer
Every time my students begin writing their essays, they always get stuck on their introduction paragraphs. They stare at their blinking cursors or unmoving pens and constantly tell me, "I don't know how to start!" It's easy to go over hook sentences, connecting sentences and writing a thesis. It's easy to give practice versions of these three introduction elements (and students seem to get it). But once they are confronted with their own paper, their minds go blank.
This graphic organizer h
Grades:
7th - 12th
I Have a Dream Speech Analysis Discussion Guide
This speech analysis discussion guide highlights the rhetorical devices used by King with margin annotations and correlating color coded lines underlined in the text. I use this key to show the students, "How did the author say it?" (a common core step when doing close and critical reading). Using this activity helps the students understand the speech better and helps them with evaluating what King was saying.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Lucy Calkins Readers Workshop-Literary Essay Graphic Organizer Theme & Character
This graphic organizer can be used for a literary argumentative writing unit. The graphic organizer shows students how to plan and organize an argumentative essay with a thesis statement, reasons, evidence and analysis to support the claim.
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4th - 9th
Speech Writing Template, Speech Outline, Biography Speech, 5 Paragraph Format
This editable outline helps students put together an organized speech. While it was created to write a biographical speech about the life of a famous person, it can easily be adapted to work with any speech topic. (Word .doc is editable!)
I have received many positive comments from parents about teaching students the proper speech format, and this template will guide your students through a 5 paragraph speech.
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The House of the Scorpion: Teacher's Cornell Notes ALL Chapters
This is the Teacher's Version I created for the entire novel The House of the Scorpion. My students took Cornell Notes as they read, which consist of short key points in the left hand column, longer reading notes in the right hand column, and a 4-5 sentence summary in the bottom section.
My students grumbled at first about being asked to write notes for each chapter, but when it came time for quizzes and paper writing, they were amazed at how much better prepared they were. I find that with a l
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8th - 10th
Stamp Act Introduction Web Quest
I created this Web Quest to introduce my students to the Stamp Act. The Web Quest includes 1 video link with questions, 2 websites with questions, a link to an online quiz that follows one of the websites, and an optional essay that can be completed using the information found in the Web Quest. This could be a great stand alone lesson or as an introduction to the Revolutionary War. My students really enjoyed the web quest and better understood the feelings of the colonists and reasons for their
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5th - 8th
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The Real Story of the First Thanksgiving
Why did the Pilgrims celebrate the first thanksgiving? Teach your students to question history's "official narrative" with this interactive text! This original text dives into the history and context of the first thanksgiving by focusing on the relationship between Pilgrims and the indigenous people of the Wampanoag Confederation, led by Tisquantum (Squanto). Interspersed with the text are maps, graphics, and critical comprehension questions to support deep analysis.☺ Reading Level: 8th gradeRec
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6th - 12th
McCarthyism and The Salem Witch Trials/ The Crucible- Webquest
This webquest is designed to give students background information relating to the concepts of McCarthyism and the Salem Witch Trials. I utilized this lesson prior to beginning to read "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. It requires students to read several articles, complete Cornell notes and a graphic organizer , which are included. Teachers can use a student discussion (fish bowl, Socratic Seminar) following this activity as a formal assessment.
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8th - 12th
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Informative Speech Outline Guide
Many of my middle school students have difficulty outlining their informative speeches. I developed this to provide scaffolding in the preparation process. It includes:1. Introductiona. Attention Getterb. Thesis Statementc. Preview of 3 main points2. Bodya. 3 main pointsb. Transition phrasesc. Referring to sources3. Conclusiona. Transition wordb. Restatement of thesisc. Review of 3 main pointsCheck out the other products in my store, including:A Single Shard Novel UnitBook Reports for Every Mont
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6th - 8th
5 Paragraph Argumentative Essay Scaffold With Citation Help
I was inspired by a Kate Kinsella workshop that I attended and created this scaffolded essay template. I wanted my sixth-grade and seventh-grade students to write a five-paragraph argumentative essay that included spaces for citing their research. This template is entirely full of sentence frames, and both gifted, ELL, and SPED students enjoyed this activity.What's great about this template is the fact that you can edit it as needed. I highly recommend providing students with a writing checklist
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5th - 8th
The CRAP Test (Finding Credible Internet Sources)
Want to help your students find credible, reliable, and relevant sources for a research project? Then this is the perfect resource for you!
Helps students organize their information in a visual way.
Helps them see if their sites are legitimate.
Gets them started with accurate and quality websites for research!
Connects well with the HOW DO I RESEARCH PRESENTATION.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Active Reading Strategies("SNOTS") for Amplify's "The Human Microbiome" Article
Are you looking for a way in which to constructively "break down" articles from Amplify into concise sections allowing for annotation skills ("SNOTS" -- "Small Notes on the Side") to be capitalized upon and active reading and writing skills to be embraced? Look no further than the way in which this article allows for students to make personal and meaningful connections to the text they are reading.
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5th - 8th
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MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Amplify Ocean, Atmosphere and Climate Active Reading Article, "Ocean in Motion"
Are you looking for a way in which to constructively "break down" articles from Amplify into concise sections allowing for annotation skills ("SNOTS" -- "Small Notes on the Side") to be capitalized upon and active reading and writing skills to be embraced? Look no further than the way in which this article allows for students to make personal and meaningful connections to the text they are reading.
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS2-5
Romeo and Juliet- Act 1, Scene 1 Guided Notes Handout
Excellent resource for the first lesson on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 1, Scene 1! Introduce students to Shakespearean characters, plot, and terminology in the first scene of this tragedy.Guided Notes Handout cover setting, literary devices, the initial conflict between the Montagues and Capulets, and Shakespearean language. Download includes guided notes with spaces for students to fill in the blanks. Also included is a completed set of notes with all information filled in for t
Grades:
7th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 3 Guided Notes Handout
Detailed guided notes to assist students as they study Romeo and Juliet, Act 3.Guided Notes provide a summary of each scene in Act 3, as well as famous quotes and follow up questions. Download includes scaffolded notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to fill in information. Also included is a completed set of notes for the teacher's reference. This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 3 Guided Notes Powerpoint, as well as the Romeo and Juliet Quiz on Act 3 and Answer Ke
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7th - 12th
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Movie Guided Notes
This is a 70-blank viewing guide for the 2012 film The Perks of Being a Wallflower. It follows the movie in order, allowing students to fill in critical information as they watch.
Although it is mostly lower-level comprehension questions, it guides students to notice important symbolic and deeper details. For example, the nickname "Nothing" is pointed out several times in the notes, ensuring that students will notice and allow them to participate in class discussions or in written responses. I
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7th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 4 Guided Notes Handout
This handout offers Detailed notes on Act 4 of William Shakespeare's tragedy Romeo and Juliet!Handout includes full notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to complete, and a completed set of notes for the teacher's reference. Great resource for flipping the classroom and having students take notes at home to maximize class time.This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 4 Guided Notes Powerpointand myRomeo and Juliet Quiz on Act 4 and Answer Key.Check out my Romeo and Jul
Grades:
7th - 12th
The Contender Chapter Cloze Activities
This document contains a summarizing cloze activity for each chapter in Robert Lipsyte's The Contender. The activity is excellent for students to use either as a review of the chapters or for struggling students to use as a scaffolding reading strategy.
The Contender Chapter Cloze Activities by Marsha Mentzer is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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7th - 9th
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The 6 Major Surrealism Techniques
This worksheet will help your students understand the elements used to create surrealism art. Use this as a group practice and share ideas as you work through it, use it as independent practice or even homework.
Grades:
5th - 12th
"Marigolds" Quiz and Discusssion Activity
This presents a reading quiz and a discussion activity for Eugenia Collier's story "Marigolds." The discussion questions focus on conflict, symbolism, the theme of loss of innocence, and dialect. The questions may be used by students individually, in small groups, or in whole-class discussion. Included is a teacher answer sheet.
"Marigolds" Quiz and Discussion Activity by Marsha Mentzer is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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8th - 10th
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Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel
I use this interactive journal as the backbone of my thematic unit of Experiencing War and Genocide where we read and analyze the memoir Night, by Elie Wiesel. This item is a foldable, printable booklet, and part of a 2-PIECE BUNDLE that includes the completed answer key in 8.5x11 sized paper (KEY Interactive Journal for Night by Elie Wiesel found here)Students engage with this journal each class for the entire unit. I launch the unit by transforming my classroom into a Holocaust Museum and Memo
Grades:
8th - 11th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 5 Guided Notes Handout
This handout provides detailed notes on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Act 5.The handout includes notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to complete, and a full set of notes for the teacher. Great resource for flipping the classroom and having students take notes at home to maximize class time.This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Guided Notes Powerpoint and Act 5 Quiz and Answer Key.Check out my Romeo and Juliet Bundle that contains Powerpoints, Guided No
Grades:
7th - 12th
Romeo and Juliet- Act 2 Guided Notes Handout
Guided Notes Handout for Romeo and Juliet Act 2.Guided notes cover detailed information in each scene of Act 2, focusing on plot development, character insights, the famous balcony scene, literary devices, and themes. The handout includes guided notes with fill in the blank spaces for students to record key information. Also included is a complete set of notes for the teacher's reference.This handout is the companion of my Romeo and Juliet Act 2 Guided Notes Powerpoint. and Act 2 Quiz and Answer
Grades:
7th - 12th
Elements of Fiction / Plot - Notes & Practice Diagram
Here is a set of Cornell-style notes about the elements of fiction / elements of plot. I usually white-out some of the words on the notes side and have the students fill them in as we discuss each element in class. This product also includes a plot diagram for students to label each element on. A SmartBoard file to accompany these materials is also available from my store. Thanks for shopping! :-)
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5th - 8th
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