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Middle school writing-essays activities on sale
Patriot Day: Remembering September 11, 2001 Webquest and Writing Activity
*FULLY UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate six different online accounts related to Patriot Day and how the United States continues to remember the heroes of September 11, 2001, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the topic. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, literature, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the au
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4th - 8th
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NEW! Music Review Writing Assignment
Explore a new music career with this great writing activity for your music students!Music reviews provide the public with a professional opinion of musical performances and performers. These reviews are very important to the careers of professional musicians.A rubric for writing is also included for your student.Get credit for future purchases:Please go to your "My Purchases" page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a "Provide Feedback" button. Simply click it and you will b
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Also included in: General Music Teaching and Learning Resources Super Bundle!
Expository Writing JUMBO PowerPoint, Google Slides
40 plus slides of interactive content on expository writing! The first half of the PowerPoint features content from my smaller expository writing PowerPoint; it covers the basics of expository writing, and focuses on getting kids to think about a writer's purpose, audience, content and organization. The second half of the PowerPoint focuses on helping students create their own expository newspaper articles. Techniques such as using a lead, inverted pyramid, and use of direction quotations are
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7th - 10th
Conflict Resolution PowerPoint, Google Slides for the avid learner
50 slides! Updated, expanded, revised! A unit in itself! Having self-awareness about how we handle conflict is a valuable skill for any person to attain. In this PowerPoint, different conflict-resolution strategies are explored. Students will take notes, take a survey, and ultimately reflect on the results. The PowerPoint is visually engaging and will be interesting for all viewers. This is a fun activity that students will enjoy participating in. Google slides link provided.PowerPoint Gu
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7th - 12th
Also included in: The Entire Year for avid learners: College Readiness
Hispanic Heritage Month Bottle Biography Project
This is a ready to use document for a research biography project for Hispanic Heritage Month. Students research an influential Hispanic figure of their choice, write a report, and create a model figure of their chosen person using a recycled soda or water bottle. They "dress" up their bottle to look like their famous American. This project can be done as a literacy center in class, or sent home.
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4th - 8th
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The Lincoln Assassination: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED 4/30/23*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate six different online accounts related to the the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the topic. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, journals, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information
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5th - 8th
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Distance Learning Online Research - Informational and Argumentative Writing
This package covers the skills needed to teach students how to be successful online readers and researchers. This set covers Common Core State Standards for Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas; Writing: Text Types and Purposes; Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge. Including:Brainstorming QuestionsParaphrasingCiting WorkOrganizing IdeasAnalyzing an Author's Credibility (includes a checklist for students to use)SummarizingWriting Informational and Argumentative EssaysThere a
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3rd - 6th
young learners A-Z coloring pages Spring coloring book
"Welcome to the vibrant world of our 'Young Learners A-Z Coloring Pages: Spring Coloring Book'! Dive into the essence of springtime with this delightful collection designed to engage and educate young minds. Each page is meticulously crafted to introduce children to the alphabet while exploring the wonders of the season. From adorable animals to blooming flowers, every illustration invites creativity and imagination to flourish. With cheerful designs and clear lettering, these worksheets make le
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1st - 12th
Opinion Writing Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Dive into the art of expressing perspectives with our Opinion Writing Teaching Resource. This resource offers an insightful overview of opinion writing, guiding students through the essential elements of constructing compelling viewpoints. Download now for an engaging addition to your teaching toolkit, fostering effective communication and critical thinking skills in the classroom.⭐ Similar Products --> Click HERE⭐ Follow Me --> Click HERE⭐ TPT Credit --> Don't forget to leave your feed
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5th - 12th
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Black History Month with READING-WRITING-BIOGRAPHY: Activities with Answers
Explore the rich history of Black History Month with our printable worksheets, suitable for both classroom and home use. Simply click to access detailed PDFs containing a variety of engaging activities for students, each accompanied by thoughtful responses.Discover the legacy of Granville Woods, a pioneer in the electrical world who passed away in 1910. Engage students in reading about his life and responding to comprehension questions in this enlightening activity.Delve into the achievements of
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4th - 8th
Things Fall Apart (Chinua Achebe) Ch. 6-7 - Ikemefuna - Activities + ANSWERS
This unit of work focuses on Chapters 6-7 of Chinua Achebe's iconic novel Things Fall Apart.As a comprehensive unit for Chapters 6-7, it includes the following:1. Comprehension, Close Reading & Discussion Questions for Chapter 6-7 of the novel.2. Identify the Quote Quiz - this activity provides an alternative, quicker, and potentially more fun way to check reading and comprehension of Chapters 6-7 of the novel - with quotes that students have to recognize and contextualize.3. Analyzing Langu
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Argumentative Essay Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Explore the realm of argumentative essays with our Reading Comprehension Worksheet, offering a comprehensive overview of this persuasive writing genre. This resource provides insight and understanding into the key components of crafting compelling arguments. Ideal for educators seeking to enrich their students' comprehension of the argumentative essay format. Download now for an interactive and informative addition to your classroom resources.⭐ Similar Products --> Click HERE⭐ Follow Me -->
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5th - 12th
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Writer's Mixtape with Narration, Description, More: PowerPoint, Google Slides
Over 30 slides to engage students for in class instruction or distant learning. Updated and reduced price! This fun, interactive PowerPoint uses a music analogy to help students understand the value of mixing different modes of communication such as exposition, narration, description and persuasion. Included in the PPT are fun slides to engage your students, notes, class work, and a homework assignment. I had a lot of fun creating this PPT, and I hope you have fun with it too! Googles slides
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7th - 10th
Compare and Contrast Tall Tales Bundle
This bundle includes all of my tall tales items:
Compare and Contrast Tall Tales Power Point Activity
This power point presentation is used to introduce a cooperative learning activity involving the study and analysis of tall tales and their story elements. Students will study tall tales in small groups and make presentation posters discussing the story elements of their tall tale to present to the class. As a culminating activity, students will then write an essay comparing and contrasting the
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3rd - 9th
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Remembering September 11: The Man in the Red Bandana Webquest & Writing Activity
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate six different online accounts related to Welles Crowther, also known as ‘the man in the red bandanna,’ and his acts of bravery on September 11, 2001, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the event.The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, literature, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose,
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5th - 8th
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What is an Informative Essay? & Writing an Informative Essay - Google Slides
**This is a Google Slides version of the “What is an Informative Essay? & Writing an Informative Essay” chapter from the full lesson plan How to Write an Essay**Take the fear out of writing essays and empower your students by giving them the tools to comprehensively express their point of view. Our resource breaks down the writing process while exploring the four different kinds of essays. Explain a difficult subject more easily with informative or expository essays. All of our content is re
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5th - 8th
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Merchant of Venice - Act 4, Scene 1: Antonio's Court Case - ACTIVITIES + ANSWERS
These print-and-use lesson worksheets are part of my teaching unit for Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. They focus specifically on Act 4, Scene 1 of the play, one of the longest and most important scenes of the play, as it presents the final climax and Antonio's court case.This comprehensive unit of work includes the following:Comprehension and Close Reading Questions for Act 4, Scene 1 of The Merchant of Venice.Act it Out! - A range of pair work or group work drama & improv activities
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: The Merchant of Venice ADVANCED TEACHING + EXAM PREP BUNDLE + ANSWERS
How to Write an Essay: Revising, Proofreading and Editing -Google Slides Gr. 5-8
**This is a Google Slides version of the “Revising, Proofreading and Editing” chapter from the full lesson plan How to Write an Essay**Take the fear out of writing essays and empower your students by giving them the tools to comprehensively express their point of view. Our resource breaks down the writing process while exploring the four different kinds of essays. Finish up the unit with revising, proofreading and editing practice. All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State Sta
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5th - 8th
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"Because I could not stop for Death" and "I heard a fly buzz - " (Dickinson)
This no-prep teaching unit focuses on Emily Dickinson's two of Dickinson's most famous and iconic poems about death: "Because I could not stop for Death". and "I heard a fly buzz - when I died". The comprehensive unit contains the following:1. Introduction to context, concepts & terminology - This informative section provides an overview of the dramatic monologue as a central technique in Dickinson's poetry, as well as the context of composition of both poems - crucial to understanding the p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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What is a Persuasive Essay? & Writing a Persuasive Essay - Google Slides Gr. 5-8
**This is a Google Slides version of the “What is a Persuasive Essay? & Writing a Persuasive Essay” chapter from the full lesson plan How to Write an Essay**Take the fear out of writing essays and empower your students by giving them the tools to comprehensively express their point of view. Our resource breaks down the writing process while exploring the four different kinds of essays. Find out how to change someone's mind with persuasive essays. All of our content is reproducible and aligne
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5th - 8th
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What is a Narrative Essay? & Writing a Narrative Essay - Google Slides Gr. 5-8
**This is a Google Slides version of the “What is a Narrative Essay? & Writing a Narrative Essay” chapter from the full lesson plan How to Write an Essay**Take the fear out of writing essays and empower your students by giving them the tools to comprehensively express their point of view. Our resource breaks down the writing process while exploring the four different kinds of essays. Learn how to tell a story with narrative essays.All of our content is reproducible and aligned to your State
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5th - 8th
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Cinderella Comparison Writing Activity
This is a comprehensive compare and contrast activity that involves students identifying similarities and differences in the story elements of two versions of Cinderella. After doing this, students will write an essay that compares and contrasts the two versions of the story.
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• Comparison matrix table that differentiates between the story elements (characters, setting, plot, resolution, theme, and point of view) of two versions of Cinderella (classic, and one version of
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3rd - 9th
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Bottle Book Report Project
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• Students will read an approved chapter book independently on their level, and write a book report analyzing the story, characters, setting, and theme.
• Students will also create a figurine of a character from their book
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• Bottle Book Report project student guidelines
• Bottle Book Report project grading rubric sheet (2 per page)
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4th - 10th
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IGCSE Poetry: "Rooms" by Charlotte Mew - NO PREP TEACH + REVISE + ANSWERS
This is an advanced, detailed ready-to-teach unit for the poem "Rooms" by Charlotte Mew. The poem is also on the IGCSE English Literature curriculum for exams 2022 (Songs of Ourselves, Volume 2, Part 4: Love, Age, and Wisdom), but the unit can be used independently of the exams, too!This comprehensive teaching unit includes:1. Biography and introduction to the poet - Charlotte Mew, including insights into Mew as a proto-modernist poet.2. Before Reading Activity - Rooms as Metaphors: This activit
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: IGCSE Poetry 2022-2024: Vol. 2 Part 4 TEACH + EXAM PREP + ANSWERS Bundle
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