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Writing-essays Common Core SL.7.1b resources
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
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6th - 8th
Animal Farm Unit - lessons, activities, assessments, review game
An entire unit on Animal Farm with powerpoint lessons providing historical context, explanations of allegory, and monuments as meaning. Also includes videos providing further context and scaffolding, lesson outlines, handouts and assessments (inclulding tests and essay prompts), Socratic Seminar, and a review game. Also includes the full "Connotation vs Denotation" lesson.* What makes a good leader?* Animal Farm as Allegory: Fiction vs History* Quizzes* How do monuments and memorials communicate
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â ELA Literature Bundle: Fiction, Poetry, Graphic Novel, Literary Techniques
Revolutionary War Debates: Argument Writing and Speaking in the History Class
Revolutionary War | Revolutionary War Activity | Revolutionary War ProjectBring argument writing and speaking to your history classroom! This activity is aligned to multiple Common Core writing and speaking & listening standards.The Revolutionary War is a prime example of history that is still up for debate. By researching both sides of contentious events relating to the Revolutionary War, students will gain a better understanding of these events as a whole. This activity provides an excelle
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6th - 9th
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Meeting of the Minds- Research, Writing, and Speaking
Note: This is my first paid item ever being put in my store; please let me know if I have any errors or mistakes. How would Tupac feel about requiring students to do volunteer work? What is Marilyn Monroe's opinion on an assault gun ban? Would Jeff Bezos be okay with donating half of his money to charity? All of this (and more) can be explored in this lesson.Meeting of the Minds packet has lessons and components that cover research, essay writing, and seminar discussion. Why buy three separate i
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7th - 10th
Lesson Plan & PPT Package Explaining Hero vs Villain Protagonist vs Antagonist
This is a two-part package -- a Power Point presentation and a lesson plan. The PPT is available separately by the same name.
This 14-slide Power Point presentation presents hero, villain, protagonist, and antagonist. It explains the shift from using the terms "hero" and "villain" to the more contemporary "protagonist" and "antagonist." The presentation also uses Greek and early English root words to explain how the terms "protagonist" and "antagonist" evolved.
The fourteen slides include 1
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Debate Stations: Thesis Statement Writing Activity
This rotation activity is a great small group activity -- it gets them moving, talking, debating, and writing! I would recommend doing this very early on when teaching thesis statement writing, maybe lesson 2 or 3. This activity specifically focuses on writing 3-prong thesis statements. The prompts are controversial statements that most people have differing opinions on. These statements are geared more towards a high school level, but 90% of them work at the middle school level, too.There's
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8th - 11th
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Salem Witch Trial Mock Trial
In this captivating lesson plan, students delve into the mysterious and dark history of the Salem Witch Trials. Through high-quality readings, students gain insights into the societal and psychological factors that led to this infamous chapter in American history. Following the exploration, students channel their understanding into an informative essay, honing their analytical and writing skills. The lesson culminates in a riveting mock trial, where students take on the roles of key figures from
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7th - 12th
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Turn ANY Research Project Into A Museum Project
Are you tired of sitting through the same presentation over and over again? Instead of having all of the students present in front of the class via Slides, have them create a Museum artifact -- and then turn it into an exhibit for the whole school to enjoy! Don't worry, they will still hit the speaking and listening standards multiple times throughout the process. First, they'll do a speed dating projects activity to talk about their project before completing it. And secondly, they will answer q
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6th - 10th
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Argumentative Writing UNIT for Grades 6-12: The Death Penalty
This 4 day mini-unit offers the perfect amount of scaffolding for your students to be able to formulate their own argumentative essay outline. Every lesson requires students to collaborate, debate, and engage in academic discourse that will undoubtedly improve their English language skills and academic writing skills simultaneously.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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