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Preview of Snapchat™ Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions

Snapchat™ Reading Comprehension Passage & Questions

Created by
English Oh My
In this Snapchat Reading Comprehension Passage, your students will look at the pros and cons of the app, work on reading comprehension questions, and participate in argument writing. This product includes both a higher and lower-level article for differentiation purposes. Included with the article are reading comprehension questions for both levels, as well argument writing extension activities and worksheets.Snapchat™ is a popular app among teenagers, and my middle school students choose this a
Preview of Black History Month Research Project

Black History Month Research Project

Are you searching for meaningful Black History Month activities for your middle school students? This Research Project which includes a Creative Poster Project is the perfect way to celebrate Black History Month and teach useful research, writing, and communication skills at the same time! Students will learn vital research skills, learn about an influential African American, put their thoughts and ideas down in an ORGANIZED essay, peer edit and revise their essays, and present their research fi
Preview of Argumentative Text Introduction - Elements of an Argument Graphic Organizer

Argumentative Text Introduction - Elements of an Argument Graphic Organizer

Created by
Hey Natayle
Lay solid foundations for your argumentative text unit with this simple yet effective introduction to the elements of an argument. The editable PowerPoint presentation will provide an easy-to-teach overview while the doodle note style graphic organizer will offer your students a fun and interactive way to process and record the essential content.✔ Check out the preview for a closer look!✎ With this introduction to argumentative texts mini-lesson, you can help your students develop a better under
Preview of Using the CRAAP Test to Determine Source Credibility! Customizable Google Slides

Using the CRAAP Test to Determine Source Credibility! Customizable Google Slides

Do your students tend to hit "share" "like" or "retweet" before checking a source is legitimate? Can your students determine the difference between a credible source and fake news? Do they know what to look for when analyzing articles, online material, tweets, and images for credibility? Do they understand which sources are acceptable to utilize as evidence in a writing assignment? In a world where misinformation can be spread like wildfire via social media and the internet, it is vital that stu
Preview of Argumentative Writing Unit and Lesson Plans with Debates for Middle School

Argumentative Writing Unit and Lesson Plans with Debates for Middle School

Teaching argumentative writing in your middle school ELA class is now broken down step-by-step in a scaffolded and differentiated argumentative writing unit. This unit includes 23 done-for-you lesson plans and daily teacher lesson slide presentations with all content and examples broken down. Each lesson is quick and easy to set up and I have done ALL the work for you. You could even leave these lesson plans for subs. Look at your daily lesson plans and pull up the accompanying teacher slides an
Preview of Persuasive Writing Unit - Lesson, Graphic Organizer, Essay Topics, and Rubric

Persuasive Writing Unit - Lesson, Graphic Organizer, Essay Topics, and Rubric

This persuasive writing unit is suitable for online learning with digital materials for Google Classroom®. Scaffold persuasive essay writing using the slideshow lesson, graphic organizers, and student examples included with this bundle! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Persuasive Writing Unit:✏️ Persuasive Writing Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Microsoft PowerPoint®✏️  Main Idea & Supporting Details Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Micr
Preview of Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing with Rhetorical Appeals Persuasion and Devices

Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing with Rhetorical Appeals Persuasion and Devices

Teaching Rhetorical Analysis in middle school is finally broken down with this complete reading and essay writing unit. This unit includes 23 done-for-you lesson plans, reference pages, completed essays, speeches, and analysis reading response examples with explanations and teaching for students. Each lesson is quick and easy to set up and I have done ALL the work for you. You could even leave these lesson plans for subs. Here's what you'll get:Rhetorical Analysis Unit: 23 Lesson Plans and Res
Preview of Research Unit for Middle School ELA Writing Reading and Presentations

Research Unit for Middle School ELA Writing Reading and Presentations

Teaching research skills and writing in your middle school ELA class is now broken down step-by-step in a scaffolded and differentiated writing unit. This unit includes 20 done-for-you lesson plans and daily teacher lesson slide presentations with all content and examples broken down. Each lesson is quick and easy to set up, and I have done ALL the work for you. You could even leave these lesson plans for subs. Look at your daily lesson plans and pull up the accompanying teacher slides and you h
Preview of CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Short Constructed Response Practice

CER Claim Evidence Reasoning Activity Short Constructed Response Practice

Do your students struggle with the concept of "reasoning" in their writing? Do their answers feel too formulaic? "Deconstruct a Constructed Response" is an interactive activity designed to help students master the art of crafting claims, providing evidence, and developing sound reasoning.Students work collaboratively in groups to match a short essay with the essential components of CER: claim, evidence, and reasoning. But here's the twist - one of the essays is missing the crucial "reasoning" e
Preview of Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) Made EASY - Bundle (Graphic Organizer AND Rubric)

Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) Made EASY - Bundle (Graphic Organizer AND Rubric)

Help your students master text analysis on state exams! This graphic organizer will help students navigate the task of writing an essay with strong text evidence and explanations to support their responses. It aids students paragraph-by-paragraph, guiding them to include all components that are necessary for each paragraph of the essay. The rubric uses a check-list format to help teachers assess each paragraph of the essay. It is a comprehensive, yet easy to use rubric. It also provides qu
Preview of Argumentative Essay & CER Claims Evidence Reasoning Short Constructed Response

Argumentative Essay & CER Claims Evidence Reasoning Short Constructed Response

Unlock the power of argumentative writing with this comprehensive resource designed to guide your students through the process of crafting compelling argumentative essays. This resource is here to support them every step of the way as they master the art of constructing persuasive claims supported by evidence and sound reasoning.Here's how this resource can benefit you and your students: ❤️ Complete Lesson: From crafting an engaging hook to implementing a "gradual release" approach, this resourc
Preview of Argumentative Writing Debate Text Rubric TEST PREP

Argumentative Writing Debate Text Rubric TEST PREP

Teach students to think critically, debate wisely, and write flawlessly with this digital ARGUMENT UNIT! Students analyze podcasts, newscasts, a Ted Talk, and informational articles to learn the elements of argument and debate, and then develop their own debate with scaffolded graphic organizers. Students will close read informational texts while learning the art of argument! This is a great way to integrate standards for greater efficiency and productivity! This unit requires ZERO PREP and stu
Preview of Leveled Valentine's Day Reading and Writing Activities (Grades 6-8)

Leveled Valentine's Day Reading and Writing Activities (Grades 6-8)

Looking for Valentine's Day reading and writing activities that are rigorous? This resource provides teachers and students with a leveled informational text, leveled standards-aligned questions, and leveled argumentative writing activities! Your ELLs and lower-level students will feel successful! Your students are guaranteed to learn and have a blast while doing it on Valentine's Day with this resource!This resource has a printable PDF and Digital versions!Included:⭐️ Vocabulary page⭐️ Frayer mo
Preview of Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan, Graphic Organizer, and Examples OLC4O OSSLT

Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan, Graphic Organizer, and Examples OLC4O OSSLT

Are your students struggling to write a persuasive paragraph? This lesson plan provides an engaging introduction to persuasive writing using graphic organizers and examples of opinion writing. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! Included with this Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan:✏️ Persuasive Writing Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Microsoft PowerPoint®✏️ Persuasive Writing Guided Note - Digital & Print✏️ ICCER Outline Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer - Digital &am
Preview of CER Claim Evidence and Reasoning Activity Short Constructed Response Practice

CER Claim Evidence and Reasoning Activity Short Constructed Response Practice

Use these sheets to practice claims, evidence, and reasoning in a unique way. Students are given a piece of evidence and they must create a claim and reasoning to match it. Then, they are given a claim about that same topic and must search for evidence to match it and provide reasoning.The first three topics argue ONE side of an issue, then the final seven topics argue BOTH sides of an issue. This strengthens their argument and research skills!✅Perfect for state test prep! Complete one a day lea
Preview of Argumentative Writing Who's To Blame? The Titanic

Argumentative Writing Who's To Blame? The Titanic

These passages are great for learning all about the Titanic! The text allows students to pick a side and argue who was mostly at fault for the sinking of the Titanic!! These high-interest passages are made to stretch your 3rd through 7th graders reading comprehension, and to help students use information to guide their writing. The slides are set up to read as a whole group and discuss, then allow students to decide who they believe is mostly at fault for the Titanic never reaching its destinati
Preview of Main Idea and Supporting Details - Persuasive Writing Lesson and Examples OLC4O

Main Idea and Supporting Details - Persuasive Writing Lesson and Examples OLC4O

Teaching persuasive writing? This lesson introduces students to the main ideas and supporting details. Students will explore examples of main points and supporting evidence to prepare for opinion writing. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Persuasive Writing Lesson:✏️  Main Idea & Supporting Details Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google Slides® & PDFDefine main ideas and supporting detailsExamine characteristics of mai
Preview of How to Write an Argumentative Essay for Middle School Students|Google Slides

How to Write an Argumentative Essay for Middle School Students|Google Slides

Guide your middle school students through the art of writing an argument essay with this step-by-step Google Slides digital resource. It includes editable interactive notebooks (teacher and student), a graphic organizer, anchor charts, rubric, student exemplar, and a digital class book template. Students complete an argumentative graphic organizer focusing on claim, reasons, evidence, and counter-argument. Afterward, teachers use the digital anchor charts to guide students paragraph by paragrap
Preview of Coffee Themed Informational Text Unit: Read and Writing Tasks + Cross-Curricular

Coffee Themed Informational Text Unit: Read and Writing Tasks + Cross-Curricular

Are you looking for a fun Informational Text unit that will tap into the obsession and intrigue many students have with Starbucks and the coffee universe? A perfect balance of reading, writing, and cross-curricular tasks all in one? This is just what your are looking for. This unit contains: • 4 articles: “The Creation and Evolution of America’s Obsession: Starbucks," “World Demand for Coffee," “A Coffee Apocalypse?," and HEALTH LINK: “Benefits of Coffee on the Human Body” (These are paired pas
Preview of MARCH TEST PREP ESCAPE ROOM ELA ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING RACE STRATEGY PASSAGES

MARCH TEST PREP ESCAPE ROOM ELA ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING RACE STRATEGY PASSAGES

Need help motivating students who are burnt out on test prep? This St. Patrick's Day March 360 ELA TEST PREP digital escape room will do the trick! CCSS AND COMPATIBLE WITH MOST STATE STANDARDS.The escape room is divided into thematic forest scenes, each designed to simulate a different part of the test. Students will read passages, compose ECR/SCR (constructed responses) and an argumentative essay, analyze writing samples, solve puzzles, and crack ELA codes all while scrolling through an immers
Preview of Paired Passages Argumentative Writing Prompts 6th & 7th Grade Live Social Media

Paired Passages Argumentative Writing Prompts 6th & 7th Grade Live Social Media

Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argument writing! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (Life Is Meant to Be Shared vs. We Should Live Life in the Moment, Not for Social Media), but it also has Common Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion BreakdownQuestion SetsContext
Preview of Types of Evidence Lesson and Anchor Chart - Examples of Supporting Details OSSLT

Types of Evidence Lesson and Anchor Chart - Examples of Supporting Details OSSLT

Teaching opinion writing? This lesson introduces students to seven different types of evidence to support main ideas. Students will explore examples of supporting points to prepare for opinion writing. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®.Included with this Opinion Writing Lesson:✏️  Types of Supporting Details Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint®, Google Slides® & PDFExplore seven different types of supporting detailsExamine examples of evidence to
Preview of 6th Grade Unit 1-5 Slides Bundle

6th Grade Unit 1-5 Slides Bundle

Editable Google Slides to accompany all parts of Units 1-5 of the MyPerspectives Curriculum. Slides include projects, writing activities, stations activities, worksheets, and notes pages for students. Over 80 materials to use during the unit. It also includes a bonus file of the student data tracking chart for FREE!
Preview of Textual Evidence Powerpoint using RACE Strategy

Textual Evidence Powerpoint using RACE Strategy

Created by
Teacher Techie
This 18 page powerpoint introduces the R.A.C.E. strategy (Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite Evidence and Expand). This lesson walks students through the steps in RACE using guided practice. At the end of the lesson, a question and text is provided to allow students to practice using R.A.C.E. on their own. This powerpoint contains the following:-Introduction-Common Core Standards (you can edit it to fit your grade level)-Discussion question-Textual evidence defined-Textual evidence
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