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Common Core W.11-12.5 resources for Easel Activities
Argumentative Writing UNIT Common Core Grades 6-12 Editable
Teach your students to write solid argument essays step-by-step with my Argumentative Writing unit. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for grades 6-12. Newly updated to include EDITABLE handouts and rubrics in Google Drive (using Google Slides). This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE and is also included in my Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts.Students won't struggle writing an argument with my graphic organize
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Martin Luther King, Jr. Close Reading and Speech Writing Lesson
Make your study of Martin Luther King, Jr. a literacy lesson with a primary source. Students complete a close reading of Dr. King's prophetic speech “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top” and use their reading as inspiration for their own writing. In pre-reading activities, students learn about the context of the speech and define vocabulary. Next, they complete an activity to understand allusions, and then after reading the speech, they analyze its structure using a graphic organizer. They use the sa
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Bundle: Writing with Mentor Texts - American Authors
Start a Business: High School Entrepreneurship Business Plan Project
This high school entrepreneurship resource guides students through the process of not only creating their own businesses and business plans but starting and managing them as well!The materials included in this high school entrepreneurship resource guide students through the process of developing:A business ideaA business planA marketing planA business websiteA spreadsheet for managing business operationsDeveloping business ideas and writing business plans are profound learning experiences in the
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Student Entrepreneurs: Business PBL Mini-Bundle
Argument Writing Bell Ringers - Claim, Evidence, Counterargument & Refutation
Students practice argumentative writing with these bell-ringer handouts that require them to consider evidence for claims, brainstorm counterarguments, and provide possible refutation. Each handout starts with an engaging topic for adolescents, including some of the following: cameras for online classesvapingdistracted drivingelectronics in classthe high school dropout ageemployment restrictions for teenscyberbullyingcollege entrance exam requirementspublic displays of affectiontanning bed age
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8th - 12th
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Paired Texts Lesson with Short Stories - The Most Dangerous Game and The Lottery
This "paired passages" lesson encourages students to practice annotation, story analysis, synthesis, and essay writing. Students complete close readings of Richard Connell’s story “The Most Dangerous Game” and Shirley Jackson’s story “The Lottery.” Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings, consider and compare themes, and write a short literary analysis essay. The lesson includes handouts with before-, during-, and post-reading strategies, which provide scaffolding for diverse
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9th - 12th
Paired Texts - A Midsummer Night's Dream & Newspaper Article
Make teaching Shakespeare relevant with connections to nonfiction texts. Students complete close readings of two texts: an excerpt from William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The New York Times online article (link provided) “Modern Love--Breaking our Parents’ Rules for Love.” Using an excerpt from the play will make Shakespeare manageable and engaging for many of your students.In addition to the printable lesson, this resource may be used for online learning with EASEL by TpT.Stu
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9th - 12th
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Reverse Outlines: Synthesis, Argument, and RA Essays | AP Lang | PDF & Digital
This product includes three, three-page reverse outline organizers designed for student essay analysis and reflection for synthesis, argument, and rhetorical analysis. These reverse outlines are an effective method for students to analyze their own writing, thought processes, and organization, and then can be used for revision or for improvement on future essays. They could also be effective in illustrating what another author does in his/her text. A super resource for emphasizing line of reas
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Rhetorical Analysis MEGA BUNDLE of Materials | AP Lang
Argument Bell Ringers #2: Claim, Counterargument & Refutation - Writing Prompts
Students practice writing arguments with these bell-ringer handouts that require them to consider evidence for claims, brainstorm counterarguments, and provide possible refutation. This is a second volume with new topics!Each handout starts with an engaging topic for adolescents including some of the following: allowing music in classlearning to codedrug testing student athletesrecycling in schoolslowering the voting agebanning pit bullsregulating artificial intelligencerequiring preschoolbanni
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8th - 12th
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"War Horse" Movie and World War I Poetry Common Core Activities
"War Horse" Movie and World War I Poetry Common Core ActivitiesTo enrich your students' readings of the war poets, have them watch "War Horse" (PG-13) and make comparisons of the imagery and tone while practicing skills such as annotating text in classic poems.Download includes teacher's guide/directions, standard alignment, sample answers, questions for before, during, and after the movie, poems for annotation, and a collaborative writing enrichment project.One week of engaging activities - per
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8th - 12th
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Novel Study: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (Print + DIGITAL)
This is a 140+ page, Common Core aligned complete novel study for Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. This NO PREP book study teaching unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. ALL ANSWER KEYS ARE INCLUDED.The novel study is divided into 6 sections. Each section includes vocabulary and reading comprehension questions, a vocabulary crossword puzzle, and a review quiz.Part 1: Chapters 1-6Part 2: Chapters 7-15P
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9th - 12th
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Comma Practice Worksheet - 30 Sentences with Detailed Answer Key
Use this comma practice worksheet with 30 sentences requiring commas to teach or review comma rules with your middle or high school ELA students. Includes a detailed answer key. Printable PDF or TPT Digital Easel Activity The directions instruct students to insert the commas where necessary and write the comma rule below the sentence. Included are --items in a series--addresses--dates--clauses with coordinating conjunctions--interrupting phrases--introductory phrases--direct quotesI use this wi
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8th - 11th
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2-Sentence Horror Stories Creative Writing Activity FREEBIE
Let students have fun and get creative with this FREE 2-Sentence Horror Stories Creative Writing Activity! Students will write a couple of 2-sentence horror stories, which will challenge them to consider their reader's reactions while writing concisely. This creative writing activity can serve as enrichment, a resource for early finishers, or just a fun Halloween lesson!A teacher's guide is also included which covers directions for using this lesson as a whole class activity, a station, or deliv
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Horror Genre Study Unit: 3 Stories, Elements of Horror, and More
Oral Communication Skills Secrets 4 Relationship Success and Conflict Resolution
We did NOT come equipped with Communication Skills at birth. What we learn(ed) was-is acquired through our family, friends, peers, media and limited to our social class. We interact with others based on our perceptions and biases. We adopt conversation patterns that work, but may not work as we intended. Confusion and frustration are often the result.Ever increasing human diversity often challenges our interpersonal relationships. Communication conflicts are now plentiful and sometimes downright
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
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Novel Study: Warcross by Marie Lu (includes DIGITAL resource options)
This is a 100+ page Common Core aligned complete novel study for Warcross by Marie Lu. Google Drive options are ideal for 1:1 schools or those incorporating technology use in lessons. This novel study unit has everything that you will need to teach and assess the novel. Choose paper or digital versions. Digital files are links to Google Drive™ resources. The table of contents makes finding information quick and easy. An anticipation activity is included to engage students in small groups and bui
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8th - 11th
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Plot Structure, Creative Writing, Narrative Writing, No Prep Distance Learning
An easy to follow guide that eases students through the entire story plotting process. Students learn by example from comparisons using The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and The Matrix. To deepen understanding, I work through the plotting process myself and create a character, a premise, and everything else right along with students! As they follow along, Annie's ups and downs will help them truly understand difficult concepts. This resource includes a PDF, a Teachers Pay Teachers interactive over
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8th - 11th
World Building: Creative Writing Generative Exercises
How do authors create worlds so real it feels like readers can jump into them? Inspire your students to think like authors, and deeply consider their worlds and the way that they impact character behavior. Move beyond physical descriptions to include culture, government, as well as the characters' personal world and their closest relationships. You can use these: During Planning --To generate ideas before students embark on a novel writing or short story writing project,During Revision --To fles
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4th - 12th
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Poetry Analysis Bell Ringers Thanksgiving - Poems for Autumn and Fall Activity
Students analyze themes in poems quickly with these graphic organizers that can be used at warm-up activities. Each handout requires students to provide theme topics, theme statements, and text support for their responses. There are five poems and bell-ringers that are perfect for the autumn and Thanksgiving seasons. (These could last one week or five weeks depending on how you use them). If desired, use the varying difficulty of the poems to differentiate for student abilities and needs, makin
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8th - 11th
Also included in: Poetry Bell Ringers Bundle
Graphic Arts Design Lesson Plans Semester Goals Project Based Learning Workbook
Do You Need a Semester of Graphic Arts Projects to Engage Your Students?All-in-One Graphic Arts Lesson Plans is a complete curricula with simulated real world experience. Jam packed with ideas- and guidelines for prepared lessons. Fun, engaging and interactive internet activities. Highlights include: *Thumbnails *Project Planning *Careers in Graphics Arts *Mock Ups *Designing Logos, Business Cards, Brochures plus MORE true-life practical applications. This Teachers Edition Includes:Lesson Objec
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8th - 12th
The Yellow Wallpaper Short Story Close Reading
The Yellow Wallpaper is an exceptional short story to share with students - especially during Women's History Month in March. This close reading lesson includes 83 pages of info and activities and an additional 18 page complete version of the text annotated with vocab and insights. That's over 100 pages! Plus - This is a TpT Digital Activity, so your students can complete this ANYWHERE!- Author Bio- Key Events of the period- Plot Diagram- Literary Devices- ThemesCharacter- Character Mapping- Nar
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Netflix Create Your Own Story, Plot Structure, No Prep Google Distance Learning
Writing with Netflix is a super fun way to get the concept of plotting a story to stick. By the end of this creative writing adventure, students will have a fully fleshed out, unique plot - all from watching a Netflix movie! This 22-page guide will lead students through the process of plotting using examples from Netflix and the movie Aladdin. Before using this writing course, please ensure students have completed my previous course on how to plot a story, Plot A Story - Creative Writing - Semes
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8th - 11th
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"Young Goodman Brown" by Hawthorne Personal Narrative Essay Activity
Encourage your high school ELA student's creativity while assessing their understanding of Hawthorne's "Young Goodman Brown" with this creative personal narrative essay activity. The activity provides a brief discussion of the theme that all men have an inherent corruptibility and that choices are the catalysts that reveal their capacity for evil.After reading and discussing “Young Goodman Brown,” students are required to brainstorm situations where they would be compelled to make a personal cho
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: "Young Goodman Brown" Bundled Lesson, Introduction, Writing Activities
Grade 11 ELA Assessment - Great Preparation for Adjusted-Form SBA Summative
This document has been specifically designed to help teachers and students prepare for the Grade 11 Adjusted-Form ELA Smarter Balanced Summative. The teacher portion of the document contains texts and items that are parallel to/paraphrase those that have been on the Practice Tests on the Portal. The student version is an Easel-formatted document for students' use as an assessment.The available assessments on states' websites do not represent the current, shorter, adjusted-form.
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11th
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Pantoum - Poetry Writing - Poem Writing Form to Guide Process
Do you want to teach the pantoum, but you have no idea where to start?This step-by-step guide makes the process easy! By writing their own pantoum, students gain a greater understanding and appreciation for the form. This poetry-writing exercise for writing a students can be thought-provoking and powerful for students.This lesson includes⭐ an assignment sheet with a detailed description of the form,⭐ 2 writing forms for a 16-line and 20-line pantoum⭐ a peer feedback form to help students with re
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Lord of the Flies - Gather and analyze text, writing toward an essay package
This package is extremely effective with building students' skills in gathering information and in writing using analysis and insights while providing you the opportunity to provide feedback that saves time and work during rough drafts.The package includes:Teacher instructions and list of benefits for using the tools.3 pages of text gathering 3-columnn notes to be used throughout the reading of the novelParagraph prompts for each page of 3-column notes with a specific prompt - these will become
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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