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8th grade writing-essays guided reading books
If I Built A School Writing
Easy and fun first writing assignment for your students! I read the book If I Built A School and use it as a mentor text for students to think like an engineer and write about what their dream school would look like.Product includes:+ Brainstorm Google Jamboard slides+ Brainstorm thinking map+ 2 different final copies.+ Page to draw dream school*Created on a google slide so you can either assign on google classroom and delete the text box of lines, or print to have them write a paper final copy.
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3rd - 8th
Serafina and the Twisted Staff
Serafina and the Twisted Staff complete novel pack.
Includes the following:
45 short answer and essay questions
Graphic organizers for theme, character traits, and research project
letter to author template
25 context clue multiple choice questions
book and self reflection template
Biltmore Estate brochure template
Serafina diagram template
This product requires students to make inferences, build vocabulary, make predictions, explictly answer questions from text, and explain answers.
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4th - 8th
Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric
Looking for the perfect no-prep short fantasy genre mini-lesson? This complete fantasy story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader fantasy writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of allegory, theme, and character development to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis
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7th - 10th
Short Stories Collection w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubrics
Immerse your students in a collection of captivating short stories with analysis activities through this bundled resource. These no-prep reading and analysis lessons are perfect for 1-2 day sub plans, short reading and response activities, or as introductions to larger writing units (the products in this bundle are also included in my Creative Writing Workshops Bundle). These stories will introduce important literary elements to your students, while the accompanying response questions and essay
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7th - 12th
8th June “Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day"
"Penning Bonds: A Letter Writing Tribute for National Best Friends Day" is a heartwarming acknowledgement of the special bond shared between best friends. Through the art of letter writing, this sample letter captures the essence of friendship and gratitude, offering a heartfelt tribute to the cherished companionship that enriches our lives.How Pupils and Teachers Can Use It?Teachers can use this sample letter as a model for teaching letter writing skills and fostering emotional expression among
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6th - 9th
Fahrenheit 451 "Grab and Go" Unit
This complete unit plan for Fahrenheit 451 includes lessons for each reading, a reading guide for the entire book, reading journals, non-fiction articles, and a final "compare/contrast" essay between Bradbury's vision and modern society. The unit is engaging, skills-based, and ready to go!
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6th - 12th
Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang Reading Comprehension Guided Assignment GOOGLE DOC
This is such a great book to introduce students to the Chinese Cultural Revolution and Communism, and China in general! This guided reading assignment breaks the story into 5 reading sections (or five weeks), with comprehension questions (short answer - not multiple choice) and vocabulary terms key to the reading (these are taken from the appendix). Complete answer keys are provided. There is an optional assignment to complete an in-class writing assignment (may be given as a homework assignm
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7th - 10th
Forever Grateful: A Heartfelt Tribute to Mom and Dad on Global Day of Parents
"Forever Grateful": A Heartfelt Letter for Global Day of ParentsStep into the heartwarming world of parental love with our touching PDF letter, "Forever Grateful," specially crafted for Global Day of Parents. This heartfelt tribute recognises the unconditional love, guidance, and support of mums and dads everywhere, inviting readers of all ages to reflect on the profound impact of parental love in their lives.What's Inside?"Forever Grateful" is a beautifully crafted letter from a child to their
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6th - 9th
Of Mice and Men BUNDLE Close Reading Activities, Presentation, and Assessments
This is a comprehensive unit for Of Mice and Men! Everything you and your students' need is here.The reason I love this unit is because it is designed with critical inquiry in mind and even uses fundamental human development to help develop our thinking about character behavior and actions. Student will delve into character analysis through the lens of Abraham Maslow's theory of the Hierarchy of Needs.Students can be directed through their packets and the slides which allows for students to easi
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6th - 12th
"Out Of My Mind," by S. M. Draper, study guide and test
"Out Of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper is a teen issues book that zeros in on the pain of being a special needs student in our schools today. Melody is an 11 year old female and can not walk, feed herself, write or speak words; yet is gifted and talented. Everything she hears she remembers. She has a photographic memory, and is beside herself because she cannot communicate. She attends school but is in a special needs classroom that does the same lesson over and over again. Melody is about to
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4th - 10th
Compare & Contrast Essay: "A Sweet Debate Hot Chocolate VS Coffee " English
Unlock the secret to captivating essay writing with "Hot Chocolate Day: A Scrumptious Guide for GCSE/IGCSE Students." Tailored for students seeking excellence in their writing skills, this resource is a delectable journey into the art of essay crafting, using the delightful theme of Hot Chocolate Day.Target Audience: Specifically designed for GCSE/IGCSE students, this guide is crafted to enhance essay writing skills in a way that is engaging, relatable, and academically enriching. Also, complete
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7th - 10th
Watership Down Reading Comprehension and Literary Response Unit - Middle School
This reading unit is based on a 4-week pacing of the classic story, with weekly comprehension questions that can also be given as an assessment or read-along guide. There are a few open ended prompts on some of the assignments for students to respond to as well. The quizzes contain a variety of question types such as multiple choice, one-word fill-in answer, and short answer. Each weekly quiz has 10 questions, with an answer key provided.For week #5: there is a final "Response to Literature"
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7th - 10th
Nuclear Energy Argumentative Essay Writing Tasks
A complete week long guided reading lesson that prepares students to write an argumentative essay on nuclear energy. Includes pre-reading questions, links to a video with a task, foldable (flipbook) instructions, and writing prompts. Students will learn the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy. Works as a great end-of-year activity. Includes six informational texts (articles) with line numbers for easy citation. Students can cite evidence from readings on the disasters at Chernoby
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Hatchet Essays Movie Comparison Cast Away
This is an compare/contrast thematic essay project to conclude reading Hatchet. Students will watch Cast Away, take notes using a graphic organizer (included), and then compose a thematic essay comparing the two works.
Grades:
5th - 9th
Middle School Book Report Bundle
A format for book reports in a middle school classroom. Bundle includes:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Pre-Reading Survey
3. Post-Reading Survey
4. Essay Instructions
5. Grading Rubric
All files are in MS Word, making them editable and customizable for your classroom. I used these in my 7th and 8th grade Integrated Language Arts (ILA) classes and loved how well they worked. Help get your students making and evaluating their own predictions!
The Pre-Reading Survey h
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5th - 8th
Fahrenheit 451 Case Study | Homework, Exit Tickets, & Lesson Objectives |
Homework, Exit Tickets, & Lesson Objectives {Intro of novel & Novel]
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4th - 12th
FRANKENSTEIN: Informative Essay, 4 Options on Real World Issues
As your students are reading Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, (or once they are done) give them a writing task that ties in some real-world topics. Four options are given that attempt to bridge modern science with this literary classic: Genetic Engineering, Transplants, Lightning/Electricity, and the Psychological Need for Love. This assignment requires students to compose a 5-paragraph essay on the topic they choose using information from 2 nonfiction sources as well as the novel.* Assignment She
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7th - 12th
Classic Book Report Guide/ Instrutions for Students
I use this book report assignment with classic books for the best responses, but it could be used with any fiction book. Review the material with students pointing out the examples and different parts of the report. The examples come from The Pearl which we usually read before assigning the book report. I also sell a writing frame guide.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Writing-Frame-for-Book-Report
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6th - 10th
Beautiful pink-green hardcover notebook, detailed notebook to keep in mind for a
Ideas for cute journals suitable for all ages to jot down all week might include the following:A cute cover: You can use a piece of paper or material with a nice and cute line or geometric pattern as the basis for the cover. Bright colors can be used to create a positive feeling for the user.Weekly schedule or calendar: Create a space to take notes for each day of the week. By dividing the day into boxes to write details about activities or tasks that must be done each day.Ratings or Marks: Add
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Common Core Comprehension Letters From Rifka Student Packet
This is a common core aligned packet for high elementary and middle school aged students who are studying Letters From Rifka by Karen Hesse. It has comprehension questions broken up into 7 sections as well as a page for analyzing characters and settings. It also has a character compare and contrast Venn-diagram and essay page. The last helpful thing this packet includes is a teacher scoring rubric for grading the comprehension short answer questions.
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4th - 8th
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sketchbook with cute little bear It is one of the interesting options.
Notebooks like this usually have good durability and good paper quality. It is suitable for use with media such as wet pens or water-based media. You can also choose the size of the notebook you want. so you have a suitable space to draw and save data.7"x10"Total 182 pages
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Notebook : Elegant style Inside looks comfortable, size 7"x"10, total 120 pages.
Notebook : Elegant style Inside looks comfortable, size 7"x"10, total 120 pages.Notebook: Sleek style with a clean interior.Introducing our new notebook with a sleek style and an interior that's totally pleasing to the eye.This notebook has a simple and elegant design. Adds beauty and elegance to your notebook. It's perfect for people who want trendy and street-ready products at the same time.Easy on the eyes: The internal design of this notebook was developed to be easy on the eyes and comforta
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Science Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric
Looking for the perfect no-prep short science fiction genre mini-lesson? This complete science fiction story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader science fiction writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Hallway” will appropriately introduce the elements of science fiction and narrative structure to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to bu
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7th - 12th
Night by Elie Wiesle - FINAL 5 Paragraph Essay Questions w/Template
Night is Elie Wiesel's masterpiece, a candid, horrific, and deeply poignant autobiographical account of his survival as a teenager in the Nazi death camps. This new translation by Marion Wiesel, Elie's wife and frequent translator, presents this seminal memoir in the language and spirit truest to the author's original intent. And in a substantive new preface, Elie reflects on the enduring importance of Night and his lifelong, passionate dedication to ensuring that the world never forgets man's c
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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