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7th grade informational text workbook microsofts
Identifying Claim Article of the Week Game and Activity for Secondary ELA
The Claim Game is an article of the week activity that helps students to master the standards of reading informational texts. The Claim Game was designed to help students identify a claim, evaluate the evidence used to support a claim, and analyze the methods the author used to organize a text, including how major sections contribute to the whole meaning. This unit covers four of the Reading Informational texts standards. How it works: Every Monday for four weeks, students receive an article of
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6th - 10th
'Famous Speeches' - Figurative and Connotative Meaning
This resource offers students the opportunity to study famous speeches to consider figurative and connotative meaning, and analyze the impact of imagery, repetition etc in the texts.
Students study a variety of speeches: (Braveheart's 'Freedom' speech; St Crispin's Day speech from Henry V; Churchill's 'Their Finest Hour' and 'Fight on the Beaches' speeches; Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech, and Sojourner Truth's 'Ain't I A Woman?')
Video clips of the speeches are accompanied by fu
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7th - 10th
Journalism, News Writing: Opinion, Editorial, and Arts Review Writing BUNDLE
This bundle includes everything you need to teach persuasive writing to your students to craft well-researched and support opinion/editorial and arts review articles. OPINION/EDITORIAL ARTICLE:Do you want your students to learn how to craft their opinion using solid logic, credible facts, and persuasive techniques? This comprehensive opinion-editorial news writing unit introduces students to the purpose of editorials, types of editorials, and a step-by-step process to write the article from brai
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7th - 12th
'The Titanic Investigative Project' - Making Inferences
Core Reading Standards 6-8
The Titanic package develops students' ability to integrate information presented in different media formats, cite evidence to support analysis, and distinguish claims supported by reason from those that are not.
They investigate the sinking of the Titanic by studying route charts, casualty figures, the lifeboat launch log, diagrams of the ship and testimonies of passengers, crew and expert witnesses.
Opportunities are provided for drama activities and for group and
Grades:
6th - 9th
'Satellite Boy' 2012 Unit - 5 Weeks - Booklet & PowerPoint
Satellite Boy, 2012 Film Study Unit (approx. 5 weeks)Best suited to Stage 4 class (Years 7 and 8) or lower ability Stage 5 (Years 9 and 10)This is a downloadable PDF booklet AND PowerPoint Presentation containing:Introduction to Film Techniques:- Camera shots & angles- Lighting, focus & movement(with crosswords, quizzes, find-a-words included to test student understanding)Followed by character analysis and a short focus study on the Kimberley region (with cloze passage to test student un
Grades:
5th - 10th
5th Grade IB Exhibition Writing and Research Project - Sharing the Planet
A comprehensive workbook for a 5th grade writing and research project. This project adheres to the Sharing the Planet unit of student, which is part of the IB program, but it works for any research project and any school. This document serves as an editable template for teachers, and it is highly scaffolded for students. As part of this project, students will publish their work and develop a plan to impact their community.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Virtual Novel Study: ENDURANCE, Young Reader's Edition, by Scott Kelly
This is a novel study for the book: ENDURANCE, Young Reader's Edition, by Scott Kelly.The page numbers for the first section are based on the paperback version. Each section has 5 vocabulary words, 1 student choice vocabulary word, and then multiple reading skill tasks. I suggest playing or reading the book as students follow along, and then pause at vocabulary words. I would also suggest pausing so students can write on their focus tasks every so often. Section 1:- Background Knowledge- Topic-
Grades:
6th - 9th
British Policies that Led to the American Revolution: Text, Images, & Questions
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SS.8.A.3.2 – Explain American colonial reaction to British policy from 1763 - 1774. Examples may include, but are not limited to, written protests, boycotts, unrest leading to the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, First Continental Congress
Grades:
4th - 9th
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages Human Body Systems Word Document
Generate new interest in life science by using these reading passages. These comprehension resources are full of color and fun topics.Inspire your students to improve their science knowledge knowing that most of the work is already done for you.Titles include:Skeletal and Muscular Systems, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems, Nervous System, Digestive System, Reproductive System.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There
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5th - 7th
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The Weekly Current: Fake News - English & Spanish, Middle School
Navigate the Weekly Current: Share a weekly current event with your students. The kids love to learn more about current issues. This issue delves into the world of information and fake news and is available in both English and Spanish!Dive deep into vocabulary studies, employ claim-evidence-reasoning through graphic organizers, explore open-ended questions, and engage in meaningful discussions and reflections. A rubric with standards is also added at the end of the lesson for student self-assess
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6th - 8th
The Weekly Current: Analyzing the Impact of Later School Start, Middle School
Navigate through the transformative idea of shifting school start times with our comprehensive Weekly Current: events for youthful minds, ideal for enhancing critical thinking and reading skills. Engage students in a thorough exploration using the CER method, curated multiple-choice and short-answer questions, reflective prompts, and a robust vocabulary section, designed specifically for an enlightening educational experience. Available in both English and Spanish, accompanied by audio versions,
Grades:
6th - 8th
The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees Reading Comprehension Test/Quiz
**PLEASE NOTE: Due to copyright restrictions, this product does not contain the reading selection(s).This 31-question multiple-choice reading test/quiz on "The Case of the Monkeys That Fell from the Trees" by Susan E. Quinlan has questions from different levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy (revised). It will test students’ literal and interpretive understanding of the point of view, making inferences, vocabulary, and figurative language. Questions are modeled after standardized tests (SAT, ACT, and state
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5th - 8th
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Physical Science Reading Comprehension Electricity and Magnets Word Document
Evaluate your students' learning with this physical science reading no-prep pack. The comprehension passages are followed by an array of questions designed for 5th and 6th Grade.With fun topics and themes, these CCSS aligned comprehension questions will allow kids to practice or increase their understanding of science before testing.Titles include:Static Electricity, Circuits, Electromagnets, Electric Energy, Energy Sources and Conversion.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contai
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5th - 7th
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Physical Science Reading Comprehension Motion and Energy Word Document Grade 5-6
This useful physical science passages pack allows you to assign, check and review reading comprehension with ease. Includes full answer keys and CCSS aligned questions.Numerous science pictures to help explain difficult topics. Give this reading comprehension product a try today!Titles include:Kinetic and Potential Energy, Force and Motion, Simple Machines, Simple Machines 2, Thermal Energy, Sound and Light Energy.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially de
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5th - 7th
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Access English: The Big Non-Fiction Reading Bundle
The 'Big Non-Fiction Reading Bundle' contains four full schemes of work for 20-23 hours of classroom activities! The four units of work contain everything you need: professionally produced PowerPoint presentations, student worksheets, materials for effective differentiation, peer assessment materials, and of course, detailed teachers' notes. Not only this, but each unit also contains a supportive homework presentation for you to place on your school's VLE, or to use as further extension activiti
Grades:
5th - 10th
Info Reading Text - The World's Oldest Computer? The Antikythera Mechanism
Click here for "Author's Purpose" additional activityAn informational text article about the history of "The World's Oldest Computer", The Antikythera Mechanism. The article examines theories about who built the mechanism and what it could have been used for. A great activity for studying ancient civilizations, a supplement, extra credit, or substitute teaching plan anytime! This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. The information
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7th - 12th
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Earth Science Reading Comprehension Plate Tectonics and Rock Cycle Word Document
Lighten your workload with these easy-to-use earth science reading passages. Practice comprehension with colorful articles and a range of questions.With science questions and comprehension articles based on CCSS standards, feel at ease with the knowledge that nearly all of the work will be done for you.Titles include:Plate Tectonics, Rock Cycle Erosion and Deposition, Properties of Rocks and Minerals, Geological Time.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially
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5th - 7th
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Access English: The Big Non-Fiction Writing Bundle
The 'Big Non-Fiction Writing Bundle' contains four full schemes of work for 20-25 hours of classroom activities! The four units of work contain everything you need: professionally produced PowerPoint presentations, student worksheets, materials for effective differentiation, peer assessment materials, and of course, detailed teachers' notes. Not only this, but each unit also contains a supportive homework presentation for you to place on your school's VLE, or to use as further extension activiti
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5th - 10th
Life Science Reading Passages Cells Reproduction Genetics Word Document
Get your hands on this no-prep life science reading bundle today! 6 comprehension passages in with illustrations to help students understand what is being taught.Teachers may use these passages to evaluate their students, or for a wide-ranging review of reading strategies and science themes.Titles include:Cells, Cell Parts and Functions, Reproduction and Growth of Cells, Genetics, DNA, Uses of GeneticsScience Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5t
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5th - 7th
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Informational Text-State and Local Government: Who Pays for Education? (No Prep)
A reading assignment about the importance of education, and how local governments pay and support it. A great way to introduce the subject. The reading comes from a really great website, ushistory.org, under their free textbook tab. The information presented is theirs, I made up the questions. This can be done as a web quest assignment using the site. Perfect as a supplement, or if you don't have a textbook! Also great as a Sub Assignment. MS Word for easy editing.
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7th - 12th
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A Fun Wordsearch on Email Etiquette and an associated extension activity
Students search the Wordsearch and highlight the listed words. The students then research the topic of "EMAIL ETIQUETTE". Once the research is completed have the students present their report in a poster, Powerpoint or essay. Randomly select students and have them present their findings to classmates. The teacher provides supportive feedback
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6th - 12th
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Wit&Wisdom: Student Workbook Gr. 7, Module 2: Lessons 22-31
This student workbook tracks with the Grade 7 Wit&Wisdom Lessons 22-31. All resources, handouts, and assessment links are embedded in the corresponding lessons. Students should set up a folder on their Google Drives for Module 2 Handouts. They can copy each handout into this folder for classwork and reference for future lessons.I post this workbook in my Google Classroom for students to use as we complete each lesson.
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7th
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Also included in: Wit&Wisdom: Student Workbook Gr. 7, Module 2: Lessons 1-35
Trail of Tears: Applying Common Core
The following assignment covers the Trail of Tears and aligns with 6 common core standards. It includes a vocabulary activity, a secondary source summary of the Trail of Tears, two accounts of the Trail of Tears, questions, and an answer key.Also, if you like this assignment, you might be interested in Applying Common Core: Native Americans. It includes 9 reading and writing activities that, as a whole, cover every social studies Common Core standard.This work is licensed under a Creative Common
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6th - 9th
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Letter Writing (Audience and Purpose)
A fun unit of work that takes in 'Harry Potter' and 'The Three Little Pigs' as students work on a series of activities, developing their skills in producing clear, coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose and audience.
Sentence starters are provided for support when appropriate, and the unit culminates in an assessment task accompanied by a peer assessment activity.
The homework unit extends the classroom unit, students being presented with activities in which they have to decide the purpos
Grades:
5th - 8th
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