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Writing-expository Common Core CCRA.SL.4 resources
End of Year ELA Project Choice Board Final Fun Research Project
Spark enthusiasm with this "student choice" end-of-year ELA project! Middle school students will go absolutely nuts for these fun topics that will have them diving into research, citing evidence, making compelling claims, and confidently presenting their findings—all while having a blast!This project is designed to integrate multiple standards, making it an great choice for an engaging and comprehensive end-of-year activity."The FIVE Slide Final"!What's included in this resource: ✅ Three project
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5th - 8th
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It's Time to Write Step-Up Paragraph Packets YEAR LONG BUNDLE
Are you looking for an engaging way to incorporate solid paragraph writing into your daily schedule throughout the school year? Our Paragraph Packet Year Long BUNDLE includes all 10 months of our seasonal Paragraph Packets. Each month includes 6 prompts that cover the types of writing that primary students need to know according CCSS for a total of 60 Paragraph Packets that will keep your students writing all year long! In addition, you will receive a BONUS EDITABLE VERSION of our Paragraph Pa
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1st - 4th
Opinion Writing - Writing a Persuasive Business Letter (Google Classroom)
In this engaging 10-day Opinion Writing Unit students write a business letter about a school issue. Writing as a concerned student, students will write a letter to their principal (that they do not necessarily need to send to him/her) based on their opinions. The unit begins with building background on opinion writing. Then, students practice how to differentiate between fact and opinion before completing an opinion and support match-up. Next, students select a school issue to write about.
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5th - 8th
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Natural Disasters Research Project: Written Report with 5 Presentation Choices
This Natural Disaster Research Project allows students to CHOOSE their own way of sharing their knowledge about a disaster they have researched. Students become agents for the Federal Natural Disaster Relief Agency and are appointed by the President to research natural disasters. Their mission involves briefing the President and his advisors about their research. Students are able to select their disaster to research, write an informative report, and then choose between 5 different types of pres
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3rd - 5th
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Fun Persuasion Activity - Rhetoric & Persuasive Writing for Middle & High School
This fun persuasion activity can be used as a game to practice persuasion techniques. Students will “sell” a random object to a random fictional group, using rhetorical appeals, rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they craft their argument and decide on an angle for persuasion. This activity promotes team-building and speaking skills!*************************************************Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:★ Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so
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7th - 10th
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Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)
Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)Ever wanted to start a class podcast? In this printable workbook, students create an episode on a current event. It could be a current event in your school, community, or the world. The workbook takes students through:Generating IdeasPlanningWriting a ScriptInterviewsEditing and PublishingAssessmentStudents can do this project on their phones, computers, or iPads. I generally give them a week or two to create, and then we have a list
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7th - 12th
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Friday Night Lights Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities
Friday Night Lights, H.G. Bissinger's study of the impact of football in a Texas town resonates across the country. His discussions of the academics vs. sports debate,race, gender, and class issues, and entitlement will hook middle and high school students. Friday Night Lights speaks to the secondary school experience as well as society's expectations.This complete unit plan, includes: Common Core Standards and Bloom's Taxonomy grade level, time frame, assessments, and detailed daily plans as we
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7th - 12th
Fun Persuasive Activities BUNDLE - Rhetoric & Argumentative Writing Activity
Practice persuasion techniques with a set of 5 fun persuasion activities! Students will use rhetorical appeals, rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they convince their target audience! This bundle includes 5 games: 1. "Save this Law" - Students develop an argument for saving a silly law and present to the class. 2. "Complaint Letter" - Students write a fictional complaint letter to share the story behind a faulty object bought with unexpected results.3. "Salesperson" - Students
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7th - 10th
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Fun Persuasive Writing Activity Using Rhetorical Appeals & Devices
Practice argumentative writing & persuasive appeals with a fun persuasion game: Writing a Fictional Complaint Letter. Students will use rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they create the story behind a faulty object bought with unexpected results!*************************************************Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:★ Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so that students can purposefully plan to pe
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7th - 10th
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DEBATE UNIT IN 18 LESSONS
In this debating unit of 18 detailed lesson plans, high school students will build towards a full, competitive debate at the end of the unit. 28 printable or digital handouts explain all the rules and techniques to students, and provide dozens of topics. Rubrics for marking, including peer feedback and self-evaluation, are also included. No prep, just print-and-go, or use the included Easel Activity. If you want to add a written assessment too, this DEBATE TEST is designed to accompany the uni
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9th - 12th
Also included in: DEBATING UNIT BUNDLE: 30 DETAILED LESSON PLANS
Into the Wild Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities
This 46-page Into the Wild Unit Plan includes detailed teaching plans along with numerous links to inspire your ninth to twelfth grade students to read Jon Krakauer's extraordinary book. All of the literary analysis activities and teaching ideas are aligned with the Common Core Standards. A plethora of character and plot analysis activities and four open-ended writing forms fuel students' interest in Chris McCandless's Alaskan odyssey. Teachers may use the digitally enhanced or PDF formats to
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9th - 12th
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Public Speaking & Explanatory "How to" Writing 5 Lesson Mini-Unit
This is a 5 lesson mini-unit on explanatory/procedural writing and public speaking. The lessons at written for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. The lessons are printable and ready to use. Included in this unit are:2 Explanatory Writing Lessons: 1. How to Make a Sandwich 2. How to Build a Toy3 Public Speaking Lessons: 1. Best Book or Movie 2. Favorite Pet 3. Should Students Be Required to Wear Uniforms?1 Student Self-Evaluation1 Explanatory Writing Rubric1 Public Speaki
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3rd - 6th
It's Time to Research Insects | Paragraph Packet | Informative Writing
Insects are fascinating creatures to many children. Have your students select an insect to learn more about! Our It's Time to Research Insects! Paragraph Packet will lead young writers through researching an insect of their choice on safe kid-friendly websites. When finished researching, students will be guided through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about the insect they chose. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to a
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1st - 4th
Also included in: It's August! Paragraph Packet Bundle
I Want a Pet Paragraph Packet | Persuasive Paragraph Writing
Are you looking for an engaging way to incorporate daily paragraph writing in your classroom? Have your students write a letter to their parents or guardians asking for a pet and outlining how they will care for it with our I Want a Pet Paragraph Packet. This resource will guide students through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed persuasive paragraph about their desire to have a pet. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin b
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1st - 4th
Also included in: March! Step-by-Step Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
Endangered Animals Television Commercial Research Project
The "Endangered Animals Television Commercial" Project allows students to demonstrate their knowledge about endangered animals in a unique way. In small groups or individually, students will select an endangered animal for research.
They will then plan, research, write, and simulate a complete television commercial or public service announcement (PSA) about the animal they have chosen. They will present their commercials to the class. If you have a camcorder handy, this project makes for gr
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4th - 9th
Position Paper Research Unit | Clear and Organized Materials for Research
A position paper is a type of research paper that is heavily researched and that supports a particular stand on a divisive issue. Argumentative and persuasive writing is important, but it must be backed up by credible facts. Completing research and forming well-thought opinions on a complicated issue is a very beneficial experience for high school students. However, it is challenging. I have extensively studied and refined this unit over the past few years and it has everything you could possibl
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9th - 12th
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All About My Country Research Project for Multicultural and ESL Classes
Are you looking for an engaging and culturally enriching project to help your middle and high school intermediate and advanced ESL students learn about their heritage? This All About My Country Project is designed with your students' diverse cultural backgrounds in mind, providing a comprehensive and interactive exploration of their heritage. In this month-long project, your students will go on a deep exploration of their country of origin. They’ll research, interview, present, and write an essa
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7th - 10th
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Writing Lessons and Units - Building a Writing Curriculum
A great writing curriculum allows students to write and learn in a variety of ways. That’s why this Writing Essentials Bundle combines critical writing units, daily writing prompts, targeted writing mini-lessons, and creative writing activities. You’ll find ready-to-teach lessons that will not only help your students write more effectively, but enjoy the writing process along the way. These resources work as a complement to your existing writing units, or they can serve as the foundation for you
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4th - 7th
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Research Ocean Animals Paragraph Packet | Informational Paragraph Writing
Do your students need to Step Up their Wriring? Our It's Time to Research Ocean Animals Paragraph Packet will lead young writers through researching ocean animals on safe kid-friendly websites. When finished researching, students will be guided through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about the farm animal they chose. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to display stud
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1st - 4th
Also included in: It's May! Paragraph Packet BUNDLE | Paragraph Writing
It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
**SAVE 25% with our It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE!!This bundle includes a Paragraph Packet for each of the Core Knowledge history and geography topics covered in 2nd grade! Our Paragraph Packets take students step-by-step through the writing process to write well-developed informational paragraphs about what they learned about each history topic/domain. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to
Grades:
2nd - 4th
It's Ancient Greece CKLA BUNDLE
SAVE 30% and receive a BONUS file with our BUNDLE of Ancient Greece products! This BUNDLE is the perfect addition to any Ancient Greece unit taught in the primary grades! Included in this product you will find multiple reading, writing, and art opportunities as well as a study guide and interactive project/simulation. This bundle was created to accompany the 2nd grade Core Knowledge sequence, but would work with any unit on Ancient Greece!This bundle includes the following products:**Please c
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2nd - 5th
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Writing a Memoir Scaffolded Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Easel
Set out on a storytelling adventure with this Memoir Writing Unit, thoughtfully designed for student engagement and the exploration of personal narratives. This step-by-step scaffolded guide ensures that every student (general education, SPED, and ELL) is supported through each phase of the memoir writing process. Unit Highlights Include:Memoir Anchor Chart: Provides an outline of memoir characteristics for easy reference.Inspiring Read-Aloud Recommendations: Dive into the world of memoirs with
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Pets | Guided Research Paragraph Packet | Informative Paragraph Writing
Are you looking for a way to introduce your students to a research project that ends with a perfectly written paragraph? Our It's Time to Research Pets! Paragraph Packet will guide students through researching a pet of their choosing utilizing kid-friendly websites. When finished researching, students will be led through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed informative paragraph about the pet they chose. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to as
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1st - 4th
Also included in: March! Step-by-Step Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
Nonfiction Informational Writing | Animal Research Project | All About Book |
Animal Research Projects are a great way to combine science and literacy!Your kiddos can choose an animal, do their research, and use this informational writing booklet to write and teach others about all they have learned. This All About book helps children organize their ideas and information using the table of contents and page headers that include body features, diet, life cycle, and habitat. If you find this resource helpful, please consider leaving feedback - it would make my day!This FRE
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K - 2nd
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