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Other (ELA) Common Core W.7.4 lessons
Fake News Unit | Media Literacy
This Fake News Unit contains 10 high-interest lessons about media literacy, fake news and digital citizenship to help 21st-century students learn to think critically about the information they consume from print and digital media sources. This is highly relevant to today’s learners as it contains lessons on social media content and algorithms as well as artificial intelligence and deep fakes. Teachers will use these fake news scaffolded lessons starting with an interactive QR code vocabulary sca
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6th - 8th
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ELA Emergency Sub Plans for Middle School Vol. 3
Emergency ELA Sub Plans for Middle School - Volume 3These language arts sub plans are perfect for filling (or refreshing) your substitute binder with engaging, standards-based activities. This is a true stand-alone resource that was designed to offer a print and go sub plan solution for middle school ELA teachers. No additional books or companion materials are needed!This EMERGENCY ELA SUB PLAN Set #3 resource includes:• A 4-page high-interest reader’s theater script • Reader Response Questions•
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4th - 7th, Staff
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Also included in: ELA Emergency Sub Plans Bundle for Middle School
I Want a Refund: Introduction to Legal Synthesis
Two separate lawsuits were filed in April of 2020 that have a lot in common. But StubHub and United Airlines were sued by customers that want cash refunds after their tickets couldn't be used on a certain date. What should happen?Students determine arguments from both sides for both lawsuits and synthesize the information. Students analyze why customers might be afraid to accept vouchers, consider what companies could do to improve customer confidence, and create a policy they would implement
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6th - 8th
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Paraphrase It! (Middle School Writing Exercise)
Give your students paraphrasing practice with this resource that helps prepare them for research projects! Students learn about paraphrasing and are given several examples. They then paraphrase ten sentences. There is also an extended practice where students paraphrase an event or story.What’s included in this resource: Student packet with cover pageInformation about paraphrasing with examplesGraphic organizers with 10 sentences to paraphrase Benefits:Gives students practice paraphrasing textHel
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Back to School: How to Send an Email: Distance Learning
Email- Back to School- Distance Learning-No Prep- Middle School-EmailThis NO PREP back to school interactive slide unit will teach students how to send a proper email. There are six lessons that teach students how to design, structure, and create a proper email. Each lesson contain information slides with visuals and audio, and following each lesson are practice slides! Students will learn about the parts of an email, structure and design of an email, and how to ask teachers for help in an email
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4th - 9th
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Last Days of School Activities
As the school year is ending, it can be difficult to create activities that are simple, engaging and promote learning. However, this resource solves that issue! Included in this resource are five assignments, specifically created for grades 6-8, that are designed to be simplistic, engaging and promotes learning for students. Each activity includes a writing component, so students can continue to practice and improve their writing skills. Each activity also has students reflect on an important pe
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6th - 8th
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7th Grade Core Writing Checklists, I Can Statements, Graphic Organizers, & More
Everything you will need for the entire year for 7th Grade Writing! Each core standard is broken down and you are provided with checklists to monitor achievement, I Can Statements, Multiple Graphic Organizers, Anchor Chart Ideas, Resource Links, and More!
Checklists are great for teachers, administrators, students and parents alike to track progress!
Page 1 - Title Page
Page 2 - Persuasive/Argument Checklists (Dates Taught, Reviewed, Assessed)
Pages 3-6 - Student Friendly Persuasive/Argument
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6th - 8th
The Six Traits of Writing Unit Review Recently Updated/ Expanded
ELA Common Core Standards The Six Traits of Writing
This unit has everything you need, except the technology and the study copies to effectively review the six traits of writing with your middle and high school students. There are several files included in the Zipped folder.
Provide students with the blank 6 Traits study guide chart.
As they watch each of the videos, have them develop a preview for each trait, as they take down some brief notes relating to each trait.
Day 2: Ideas
(Use the
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Unit: African Stories / Mythology and Folklore / ELA: 7-12 (EDITABLE)
*17 links in Bonus File- Agenda: African StoriesGrade Levels: 7-12Creator: Erica VilliloAnchor Standards: 9Steps: 12Original Products: 10Links to Resources: 8Rubrics: 3
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Imaginary Product Print Ad (Persuasive Writing Assignment for Middle School)
This fun project encourages creativity and imagination while teaching students about persuasive advertising techniques! Students brainstorm an imaginary product and a target audience. Using at least one of eight advertising techniques, students work on their persuasive writing skills as they create print ads to advertise their imaginary products. Clear instructions are included to help students understand what is expected of them. There are also questions and a graphic organizer to help students
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
One Pager | Templates | Rubric | Instruction Slides | Middle School
Looking for an engaging way to assess your students? Try this creative, student-centered, activity for ANY PODCAST OR NOVEL! This resource provides an example One Pager for Gen Z Media’s podcast: “The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel”, but is completely editable to suit your needs! This activity is designed with standards, comprehension, critical thinking and student interest in mind. This resource is available in print and digital versions to be used in any learning model!When you dow
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Book Clubs | Literature Circles | Growing Bundle | Middle School | ELA
PART TWO Sentence Variety Compound Complex w/ Video Clips Grade 6 7 8 9 Creative
This 32 slide powerpoint is PART TWO in a series of four powerpoints on sixteen different sentence structures.
--Can be used as a contest or game while learning, review or assessment.
--Students learn to "spice up" their writing, applying several complex and compound sentence structures instead of utilizing the typical subject-verb standard style.
Best of all, they have fun while writing.
--PARTS ONE, THREE and FOUR also contain slides that walk students through four sentence structures, m
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Say That Again! Paraphrasing Lesson for Middle School Students
This independent work packet is designed to help middle school students understand and practice paraphrasing. It provides clear explanations and examples to demonstrate the concept of paraphrasing. Students are given a paragraph of text for paraphrasing practice. They are then given suggested writing prompts to write their own paragraph that they will then paraphrase to ensure comprehension. By engaging in this practice, students will develop essential academic skills to help them avoid plagiari
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Let's Write a Movie Review! Writing Packet for Grades 6-8
Encourage your students to write about their love for movies with this opinion writing paper that has students review a movie! Students write a three-paragraph review that includes basic information about the movie, details about the plot, and an explanation for their opinion. Students are reminded not to give away spoilers. This assignment can help students transition into writing a book review as it follows a similar format. Include it with your other opinion writing prompts! What’s included i
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Theme Park Business Letter (Persuasive Writing Assignment for Middle School)
Encourage creativity with this fun project that teaches students how to write a business letter while allowing them to use their imaginations! Students brainstorm an imaginary theme park and write a persuasive letter to the C.E.O., asking them to host a special day that they also brainstorm. In addition to teaching persuasive letter writing, this resource also instructs students on how to format a business letter, including the parts of a business letter. Students also learn techniques for persu
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Theme Park Brochure (Functional Writing Activity for Middle School)
This creative assignment allows students to use their imagination while getting practice with writing functional text! Students brainstorm an imaginary theme park and give it a name. They then create attractions and restaurants that relate to the theme of their park and make a double-sided tri-fold brochure for it. Perfect for teaching students about functional text while allowing them to be creative! What’s included in this resource: Instructions with visual example of how to fold brochureDetai
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Imaginary Product User Manual (Functional Writing Project for Middle School)
This fun writing project gives students practice with writing functional text while allowing them to be creative! Students use their imagination to brainstorm an imaginary product and construct a user manual for it. Clear instructions are included for assembling and formatting the manual. Examples of content are also provided to help students who struggle with ideas. In addition, there is a graphic organizer to help students brainstorm a product. What’s included in this resource: Student packet
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Back to School Activities, Icebreakers, & Lessons
Make introducing yourself, students introducing themselves, and the first week of school a breeze with this resource packed with ice-breakers and activities for an entire week to help establish a positive and open classroom environment.
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6th - 12th
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Inanimate Object Diary: Personification Resource for Middle School
Encourage your students to be creative with this engaging creative writing assignment! Students learn about personification and then choose an object to personify by creating a diary for it. Writing from the object’s point of view, students write five diary entries. This is the perfect opportunity to provide students with a creative and fun writing prompt that allows them to use their imagination. Be sure to include it in your next creative writing unit! What’s included in this resource: Student
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Bundle of Language Arts Writing Resources for Middle School
Writing to Argue Bundle
This bundle of eleven lessons middle schoolers and homeschoolers will develop their argumentative writing skills. Students will practice with three different mediums and also develop their research, structure, language, and referencing skills.If you are using this or any of my other products in a homeschool environment, note that there is a collaborative component that will require a buddy or parent. My ethos on learning is social but whereas in traditional school the learning experience is vert
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Grade 7 ELA Common Core Standards Flip Chart- Full Size
CC ELA Grade 7 Full Size Flip ChartsThis is a great tool for any ELA teacher. Stop writing your standards on your board and use a flip chart!--Print on 8.5x11 paper--place in a binder--or in a folder with three clasps--or attach with three rings or metal clasps--bring with you to PLCs--gift for a student teacher or a new teacherStandards are organized by colorLanguageReadingSpeaking and ListeningWritingPrinting in color is so much better...but the pages look great in gray scale, too.
Grades:
7th
Also included in: Grade 6, 7, 8 ELA Common Core Standards Flip Chart- Full Size
Distance Learning: Argument Writing Unit
Looking for a writing unit that can be done online or through remote learning? This argument writing unit is ready to assign. The unit includes 19 pages that takes students from understanding what makes a good argument topic to write about to writing the final piece. Rubrics for process and product are included for general education students as well as students with learning difficulties. There are teacher pages included along the way that give options for quality vs. quantity for students who m
Grades:
5th - 8th
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