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Endangered Species Informational Writing
Informational Writing Using 4 Different Text Structures:Students will choose an animal from the Endangered Species list then research.Using the handouts in this resource, students will use the sample paragraphs and write their own paragraphs. They will then use the digital template to publish their own information writing. Resource included:* Student handouts with sample paragraphs for Description, Cause & Effect, Problem/Solution, and Sequence of Events* Digital Template for the magazine ar
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3rd - 6th
RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI Complete Study Unit, Common Core Aligned
This Rikki-tikki-tavi no-prep unit is complete and addresses virtually all the CCSS Reading Literature skills for ELA 5,6,7, plus Writing 2 & 3.It is excellent as a Back-to-School review of skills learned the previous year, or as a mid-year review.The unit includes -- student worksheets for the complete story, divided into four parts, and including questions, graphic organizers, and short essay responses,- a post-reading analysis for students to work with,- a two-page test: multiple choice a
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5th - 8th
Learning from The Lorax Conservation Mini Course CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Go
Introducing the Lorax Conservation Mini Course: Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a learning experience that combines reading, writing, art, vocabulary, and economics. This comprehensive mini course is designed to inspire students to think critically about environmental conservation.Key Features:Comprehension Guide: A two-page guide helps students explore the world of "The Lorax" and its themes.Resource Identification Activity: Students categorize resources (capital, human, natural) to rein
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3rd - 6th
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K-ESS3-3
Writing Introductions: Hook and Thesis
Many students have difficulty writing introductions that don't just "announce" their topic: "I am going to tell you about...", or "My topic is ...".
These lessons provide a resource for students to use that offers eight different ideas to "hook" their reader's attention. In addition, students are provided with a guide for understanding the difference between a topic idea and a focused thesis sentence. Also included is a student activity sheet to practice writing effective introductions.
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6th - 8th
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Writing a Literary Analysis Essay Scaffolded Unit CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Go
This comprehensive guide to literary analysis essay writing is designed for students of all learning abilities, from general education to special education and English Language Learning (ELL) programs. We've simplified the essay writing process into manageable steps, making it easy for your students to grasp and apply key concepts.What's Included in This Resource?Anchor Chart: A handy reference that outlines crucial literary concepts.Sample Essay and Analysis: An exercise designed to boost analy
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
100th Day Writing Activity
"Memoir of a 100 Year-Old" - Celebrate your 100th day of school with this fun writing activity! Using the Aging Booth app or the Oldify app, take a photo of your students and transform them into old versions of them. Make a copy of the outline for this writing or push it out digitally and let the students "reflect" on their 100 years of life. Fun guaranteed!* This product includes: - Outline for 4 paragraphs (make a copy for each student or push out digitally) - 7 authentic student samples
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4th - 6th
Speech Writing Steps Microsoft Word Edition- How To Write A Speech
A great series of pages to present to your students when talking about How to Write a Speech. Please note that I have the same file but in a PDF format available if you do not have Word. Upload the preview before you purchase to see if it is what you need. 15 Pages. Microsoft Word.Includes Cover PageSpeech PlannerA Great Introduction PageCue Cards PageA Conclusion PageParagraph PlannerTwo Pages of Speech TopicsDEFINITELY CHECK OUT THE LINK TO THE BUNDLE OFFERED BELOW FOR ALL OF YOUR CLASSROOM
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3rd - 6th
OREO Graphic Organizer
This organizer can be used for opinion writing. It breaks the steps down to Opinion, Reasons, Examples, Opinion Restated. It is a great graphic for students to begin using before writing an essay on their own.
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3rd - 6th
The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet | Google Slides (PG13 - 2015)
The Martian Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG13 - 2015) is an ideal movie to teach your students about perseverance. Challenge students to weigh the tough decisions made in this movie and explain what they would have done in the same situation. Explore the mindset and mantra Watney demonstrates throughout the movie and how it contributed to his success. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consis
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8th - 12th
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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When You Reach Me Novel Study
This is a comprehensive unit plan for the novel When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. The book is a Newberry award winning novel, first published in 2009. It is a sci-fi mystery about a young girl in 1970s NYC who starts receiving mysterious notes about saving her friend’s life.In this unit plan you have enough information for a thorough study of the book which should last 2-3 months. I have included:1. Pacing Calendar2. Author Biography with Link to Her Website3.Building Background Knowledge A
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5th - 7th
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Lord of the Flies Test \ Exam with Answers - Final Test
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! See Preview For Entire Set of Questions!This is an all-encompassing Lord of the Flies final test \ end of unit exam. The exam is in docx (MS Word) format for quick and easy editing.!!!The exam includes the answer key.!!!The exam consists of:1. 25 True / False Questions2. 10 Fill in the blanks (complete the sentence / statement)3. 15 Matching characters to description4. 10 Matching beginning sentences to their conclusions5. 15 Short Answers6. 25 points for rough draft / fina
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8th - 12th
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RACE Text Dependent Analysis Strategy PowerPoint Three Little Pigs Example
This 15 slide fully editable PowerPoint introduces the "RACE" Restate Answer Cite Explain strategy used for Text Dependent Analysis questions and turns it into a fun to watch and figure out example using The Three Little Pigs. The Pigs go through each step of answering the question:The wolf in “The Three Little Pigs” says that everyone is wrong about him. Do you agree that everyone has the wrong perception of him? Use evidence to support your response.Each slide adds more to the answer with fun
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1st - 9th, Staff
Writing sentence starters for essays
I teach 6th through 8th grade ESE Language Arts. I created this product to help my students write essays when using articles.As I was grading their essays I was noticing they were leaving out important elements in their writing when stating their evidence, commentary, opposing claims as well as transition words. So I created these study cards for them to use when writing their essays.
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3rd - 12th
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Life of Pi | Life of Pi teacher notes, test in Google Forms & print, plot graph
If you are looking for educational resources to accompany your study of Yann Martel's novel, LIFE OF PI, look no further! Our product provides comprehensive teacher notes and suggested answers. In addition, this product contains a test in Google Forms and Print to evaluate comprehension of the text. There is also a plot graph that helps students analyze the text's plot development, making it easier for them to identify key turning points and understand the overall narrative structure.If you woul
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Textual Evidence Student Handbook: MLA Style In-text Citations
Provides students with a reference for the following. Please note, there are not worksheets or assessments included in this. Just a 10 page reference booklet.1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Textual Evidence -What is it? -When do we use it? -Why does it matter? -Different kinds fo textual evidence (quotes, paraphrasing, reference)2. Lesson 2: Citing your Sources - Intro to MLA style - In-text citation rules for citing books and web pages, with original examples, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Disney's Live Action Beauty and the Beast Movie Guide + Activities + Best Value
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This packet includes, among four other teaching aids, a peer-reviewed handout of 15 essay questions designed to promote tolerance, goal setting, kindness, and self-reflection. This resource, while rigorous and pertinent to the film, goes beyond the scope of questions like "what's the setting and time period" and helps students put into practice character building ideas and concepts based on themes from the movie. A modified black-and-white printer ink-saving version
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7th - 10th
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Argumentative Essay Writing (PowerPoint)
This 26-page PowerPoint Presentation provides comprehensive instruction for your students on how to write an argumentative essay. In accordance with core curriculum content standards, it introduces essential terms, explains the difference between persuasion and argument, explores methods of research, teaches how to craft a counterclaim, as well as provide students with a number of argumentative samples and prompts from the New York Times. With a touch of humor and kinesthetic opportunities, th
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6th - 9th
Wonder Novel Unit Test - Includes Multiple Choice, Cold Text, & Essay Responses
This is a bundle that includes a unit test for R.J. Palacio's novel Wonder, designed originally for high school students, but can easily be adapted for use at the middle school level. It also includes a one-page study guide that you can print out and give to your students that correlates with the expectations for the test.
The test begins with Section 1: Characters, which asks students to choose four of six characters listed and. for each, give a description of the character, a conflict the ch
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6th - 12th
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Punctuation Rules: Handouts and Worksheets | No Prep, Middle & High School
This punctuation rules bundle includes handouts and practice worksheets for students to study, reference, and practice applying to learn the many rules surrounding punctuation. What's Included: Comma Handout and Practice Worksheet (and Thanksgiving-themed Worksheet)Colons & Semicolons Handout and Practice WorksheetHyphens & Dashes Handout and Practice WorksheetDialogue Punctuation Handout (Worksheet coming soon!)Parentheses & Brackets Handout and Practice WorksheetWho should purchase
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7th - 12th
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"Ever After" starring Drew Barrymore- Movie Study Guide (Now with Google Drive!)
Included in this package are four great products for use with the movie "Ever After - A Cinderella Story", starring Drew Barrymore. PDF files AND Google Drive files are included! You'll even find a link to my sample Google Classroom to view how assignments can be set up for your students as you view the classroom like your students would see it.High school and middle grades language arts teachers have used this movie to help students practice important skills including interpretation, inferenc
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6th - 11th
Writing Rubric "R.A.C.E" Strategy
Writing Rubric for the RACE Strategy. (Restate the Question, Answer the Question, Cite Evidence, Explain)
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4th - 12th
Five Paragraph Essay Template
This is a great template with formatting and content suggestions for students in roughly grades 5-9.
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5th - 9th
Text Based Writing Prompts Bundle
ALL OF MY TOP SELLING TEXT BASED WRITING PROMPTS COMBINED INTO ONE!Text Based Writing - ArgumentativeIn this product, you will find:Four sources for students to analyze:(3) Three non-fiction articles about plastic ocean pollution (900-980L)(1) One info graphicPromptPre-write templateThis product was created to prepare students for the new, rigorous state standardized test – specifically in Indiana (ILEARN). I created this product to challenge students to analyze multiple sources as they are aske
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5th - 8th
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