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7th grade writing-expository literature circles
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! 40 Writing Prompts for Starwars Day - Ages 7+ NO PREP
May the 4th be with you!Celebrate in style and save on planning time with these time saving and thoughtful writing prompts.Each with individual Starwars borders kids will love. 10 Instructional writing prompts10 creative writing prompts10 persuasive/argument writing prompts10 descriptive writing prompts.A5 Cards ready to go. School appropriate (No references to violence).Celebrate fandom on Star Wars Day, the official Star Wars holiday.NEW - Blend/Digraph resourceYou might like to check out our
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Book Cover Activity: Analytical and Evaluative Discussion, Redesign, and Lesson
Looking for a fresh way to have students engage with a book? Book covers are an underutilized resource in the classroom. With this three-part book cover activity, students will learn elements of effective book covers, analyze and evaluate covers of high-interest novels, redesign covers that are ineffective or create them for different audiences, and then write an optional informative essay about book cover marketing.When to use this book cover activity...Use this book cover activity as a hook be
Grades:
7th - 10th
Mentor Text List Aligned with CCSS for Reading, Writing & Genres(Bundled)
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This resource includes a bundle of 5 of my popular mentor text lists. The book titles are organized alphabetically by skill. Lexile levels are listed for you to determine the reading level/grade level that is most appropriate for your class. If a Lexile level is missing, it is because there is no Lexile level listed for that title in the Lexile database.
You can use these books to introduce reading skills as a whole group or in small, guided reading groups. They can also be use
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2nd - 8th
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Fun Reading Stations Activity BUNDLE - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Writing
Looking for high school reading comprehension passages and questions? Think outside the box with these interactive, engaging reading stations and writing stations activities! Students will read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry texts, engage in small group discussion, and revise any essay writing assignment, including expository, argumentative, literary analysis, and more! If you're looking for a structured way to practice critical close reading, writing, and revision skills in a hands-on and int
Grades:
7th - 10th
9 weeks of Writing Prompts - High Interest - Bell work, ticket out, journal etc
One slide per day for an entire 9 week quarter PLUS 4 extra slides in case you don't care for one of the prompts.
All of these are appropriate for 4-8th grade learners. All are high interest, easy to understand and respond to prompts to engage your students immediately.
Includes pictures of how to implement in your classroom as a bell work, writing prompts with a journal/notebook and/or as a ticket out quick assessment system.
CORE is really pushing writing - quick-writes as well as more ext
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Creating a Perfect Utopian Society Extension Activity
This is a brainstorming packet that students can use to create their own utopian society. This is a great extension activity when discussing utopian/dystopian texts. It is also a great way to get students thinking about what makes a society work.
Texts that go great when teaching about utopian/dystopian texts:
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Bar Code Tattoo by Suzanne Weyn
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Divergent by Vero
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Of Mice and Men Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan
The Socratic Seminar is the perfect way to- get your students to participate in class discussions- have students learn to truly analyze a work of literature or a topic- to get students to understand something from multiple viewpoints.The Socratic Seminar is a student led graded group discussion about a subject or novel. They plan ahead of time for the questions and then sit in a circle to discuss the opened-ended questions. The teacher listens and grades the students based on the content and qua
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6th - 10th
PEEL PARAGRAPH BOOTCAMP!
A 2 week bootcamp to promote the use of PEEL paragraph writing techniques.Your students will be challenged to write a PEEL paragraph everyday for 2 weeks with the support of sentence starters.The scaffolding in the slides will develop the necessary skills to write an effective PEEL paragraph.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
How to write a paragraph
The Paragraph package is an easy to use document that will help students learn how to write effectively using the proper form.The document includes a detailed description of the different types of paragraphs as well as how to effectively write the paragraph (with sentence by sentence instructions).You may also be interested in the following products: ❒Creating a Board Game Assessment Tool❒English Grammar Cheat Sheet❒Opinion Letter with the Novel Holes❒Sentences Grammar Circles For Easy &
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7th - 10th
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Independent Reading with Common Core Writing Task - Begging for Change
This file includes the customizable .doc formatting for independent reading tasks with a Common Core writing task.
While this packet was created using Begging for Change by Sharon Flake, the .doc format makes all parts of this bundle easy to change and use for any text.
What's included?
Student Handout Independent Reading Expectations and Worksheets - 16 pages (designed to print duplex)
Common Core Writing Task - 3 pages
Writing Task Guiding Lesson PPT - 56 slides (with animations, transitions
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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"Shining Light on Multiple Sclerosis Day: A Poetic Journey May 24th!"
Title: "Shining Light on Multiple Sclerosis Day: A Poetic Journey Through Strength and Courage" May 24th This is a heartfelt tribute to the resilience and fortitude of individuals confronting the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Through vivid imagery and emotive verses, this poem captures the essence of the MS experience, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of those living with the condition.In the classroom, this poem serves as a powerful educational tool for raising awareness ab
Grades:
6th - 10th
Writing Prompts - Persuade Me - Task Cards
Writing Prompts - Persuade Me - Task cards - provides students the opportunity to write a persuasive text with a visual stimulus and persuasive writing text starter.
These can be used as a quick write daily or weekly writing task. The cards can be also used for autonomous learning to extend students.
Teachers may like to use the persuasive task cards to teach a modelled or scaffolded lesson.
Excellent NAPLAN task cards for students.
I have tried to differentiate the persuasive cards for all l
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
The Giver by Lois Lowry Final Test, Novel Assessment, Book Exam
This is a final test for Lois Lowry's The Giver, including multiple choice, true false, quote matching, and short answer essay questions with an ANSWER KEY included. Possible key point examples for each short answer essay prompts are also included. I use the essay prompts for essay choice questions they can use for their expository essay at the end of the term as well.This assessment delves into the rich tapestry of themes, characters, and literary elements within the novel, offering an insightf
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Stones - Complete Literature Circle Unit Plan
This unit plan is focused on the novel Stones by William Bell and consists of sixty-three pages, the components of which are detailed at the bottom of this description. The Suggested Unit Plan has day-by-day plans for seven weeks or eighteen classes worth of activities.
The unit plan for Stones literature circles is based on a student-centered reading activity that involves various roles assigned to each student on a weekly basis. The literature circle group workbook gives each of the roles (e
Grades:
6th - 10th
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Final Test, Novel Assessment, Final Exam
This is a final test on To Kill a Mockingbird — a versatile assessment tool designed to evaluate students' understanding of Harper Lee's timeless masterpiece. This exam includes a variety of question types, including multiple choice, true / false, quote identification, and short answer essay questions to assess comprehension, critical analysis, and interpretation skills. Use and reuse the test from year to year and/or give it as a make-up test for absent students. An answer key including key po
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Matched by Ally Condie (Dystopian Fiction Novel Study, Vocabulary, Project)
What is the cost of having personal freedom in a society? This book club is meant to accompany the amazing novel by Ally Condie. With many dystopian novels hitting the shelves it is hard to sift through which ones might be right for your students. It is hard to know which ones are going to make your students really think about their world and enjoy reading along the way. I was able to cover so many social studies concepts while have students thinking deeply about literature. Students really love
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Dystopian Future Book Club Growing Bundle (9 Book Clubs)
The Outsiders One Pager
The Outsiders is a diamond in the ruff, a classic for all. A one-pager is a written and graphic interpretation of what you have just read presented on a single sheet of paper. It may be literal (based strictly on the facts presented) or a symbolic representation of the piece. The one-pager helps you visualize what you are reading. This document provides REAL student examples, a complete rubric, and note catchers for students to complete the activity.
Grades:
6th - 8th
HISTORICAL FICTION NEWSPAPER PROJECT
A unique book report project in response to a work of historical fiction. The project is designed to thoroughly immerse students in the historical period in question, and will stretch their skills in research, expository writing, and formatting. The packet includes 2 printable pages of guidelines and an assessment rubric. All pages are ready to be printed and handed out to students.
Grades:
4th - 9th
STAAR Inspired Expository Writing Prompts
It is so hard to find writing prompts that will get students ready for state testing! To remedy this problem in my own classroom, I have created 20 expository writing prompts that are set up with the same format students will see on the STAAR writing test. Use these for class papers, tutoring, fast finishers, or writing centers.
This pack includes:
-20 STAAR inspired expository writing prompts
Grades:
2nd - 9th
Bell Work Packet 1 January to June
BUNDLE AND SAVE!This bundled packet contains all of the Buzzers from January through June! These are great classroom management tools! I love having a few minutes to take attendance before jumping into aclass. Buzzers work like bell work or journal writing, with a little twist. The “Buzzer” is the writing prompt. This packet includes over 170 prompts, so you can be picky and choose the ones you like best since there are extras. On Monday, students are given what I call a Buzzer form. I ke
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7th - 12th
The Bass, The River and Sheila Mant close read, fig. lang. disc. ques. vocab
This is a great short, coming-of-age story about a boy who is infatuated with a girl and a hobby. He has to make a choice.
This short story bundle includes:
1. The story with pictures
2. A search and find which acts like a close read for the story
3. Examination of Figurative Language within the story in a scaffolded way of learning
4. Discussion Questions that could be discussed or written down
5. A writing prompt about one of the themes of the story
6. Answer keys
7. A sample writing for th
Grades:
6th - 9th
Inspiring Woman- "Temple Grandin: Advocate for Individuals with Autism!”
"Temple Grandin: Advocate for Individuals with Autism!” Dr. Temple Grandin is an extraordinary individual who has made “significant contributions in the field of animal science and autism advocacy and works as a professor of animal science at Colorado State University.” She became an advocate for individuals with autism, using her own experiences to raise awareness and promote acceptance. Temple showed the world that being different doesn't mean being less. She shattered stereotypes and inspire
Grades:
6th - 9th
The Thief Lord - Complete Literature Circle Unit
This unit plan consists of seventy-two pages, the components of which are detailed at the bottom of this description. The Suggested Unit Plan has day-by-day plans for ten weeks or twenty-five classes worth of activities.
The unit plan for The Thief Lord literature circles is based on a student-centered reading activity that involves various roles assigned to each student on a weekly basis. The literature circle group workbook gives each of the roles (explained below) weekly activities with whi
Grades:
5th - 9th
Bell Work Packet 2 July to December
BUNDLE AND SAVE!This bundled packet contains all of the Buzzers from July through December! These are great classroom management tools! I love having a few minutes to take attendance before jumping in to class. Buzzers work like bell work or journal writing, with a little twist. The “Buzzer” is the writing prompt. This packet includes 195 prompts, so you can be picky and choose the ones you like best since there are extras. On Monday, students are given what I call a Buzzer form. I keep t
Grades:
7th - 12th
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