6th Grade Writing Assessment (by date, oldest first)

Students practice their editing skills and have some fun along the way! They will all connect with how one comma changes the meaning of a sentence in the funniest way.

19 tweets, signs, and one magazine cover are included in this fun-filled student activity that will have your kids thinking about how they write online.

Editing skills they practice through the activity include:

• Commas
• Apostrophes
• Capitalization
• Appositives
• Run on sentences
• Colons and more!

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Mastering compound-complex sentences just got easier with this comprehensive 24-page resource! Designed for middle and high school students, this packet provides engaging practice that will enhance their understanding of sentence structure. It includes a self-guided "teach" page for independent learning, offering clear explanations of how to craft compound-complex sentences using conjunctions and clauses.

This resource also features 3 interactive Google Form quizzes to assess student understanding and reinforce key concepts. Students will review conjunctions, independent and dependent clauses, and practice combining sentences to create complex ideas—all while building their writing skills.

Perfect for use in class or at home, this set ensures that students can confidently grasp these challenging grammar concepts. Whether you’re preparing students for standardized testing or simply reinforcing everyday grammar, this resource is the perfect addition to your curriculum.

Features:

• 24 pages of engaging content
• Self-guided teach page for independent learning
• 3 Google Form quizzes for interactive assessment
• Review of conjunctions, clauses, and sentence construction
• Ideal for grades 6-12
• Answer Key included

Should students be allowed to use cell phones in school? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about cell phone usage and whether or not schools should ban cell phones. This comes complete with rubric. This is a pdf.

*Update* Available under TeachShare Digital Resources which adds an interactive layer on top of the pdf for distance learning.

If you want the Google Drive editable version here it is

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Should students be required to wear school uniforms? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about uniforms and whether or not schools should require uniforms. This comes complete with rubric. This is a pdf.

If you want the Google Drive editable version

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Should students be required to learn second language? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about whether or not schools should require students to learn second language. This comes complete with rubric. This is a pdf.

If you want the Google Drive editable version

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A short 20 question multiple choice quiz. Comes complete with answer key. Easy to administer after teaching sentence structure.

This is a prompt for whether or not Shakespeare wrote his own plays. It includes three articles, an outline sheet, and a grading rubric for the essay. This is a great resource for if you are covering essay writing but also doing Shakespeare plays or sonnets before or after. This product works great in any digital classroom. This is editable in Google Docs. You must have Google Drive to use this product! You may sign up for Google drive for free Visit here for help with Google Drive

Includes prompts for writing informative and argumentative essays. Also includes writing powerpoints, outlines, and rubrics

Kickstart your school year with this engaging reading and writing program launch for grades 5 and 6. Perfect for the first twenty days of school, our daily lessons ensure a smooth transition back to school, fostering critical skills and a love for learning. Empower your students with the tools they need for academic success!

Updated to support Ontario 2023 Language Curriculum

This bundle has everything you need to set up your Readers' and Writers' program! This bundle includes teacher printable and slide decks - making your first 20 days easy to plan and implement.

Writers' Program includes:

This resources included everything you need to set up your Writers' program.

• Among the lessons included are:
• Set-up
• Revising/Editing
• Peer Editing
• Abandoning Writing
• Author's Chair
• Generating Ideas
• Conferencing

Reading Program includes:

This resource includes all the required lesson plans, BLMs and anchor chart ideas.

Among the lessons included are:

• Accessing Reading Materials
• Listening to Your Inner Voice
• Reasons to Abandon Books
• Leaving Tracks of Your Thinking
• Different Kinds of Non-Fiction
• Reading Response Journals
• Creating a List of Your Reading
• Book Talks

Bonus: Creating Book Trailers

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Back to School MUST have resource!

Twenty day introduction to writers' workshop in the middle grades.

From going through the rules of the workshop, to editing vs. conferencing, to the different genre of writing. Everything is covered or introduced in this twenty day plan.

This package includes detailed lessons, BLMs, posters and teacher prompts. NOW INCLUDES: a digital presentation

Although this is intended for use when the school year begins, it can easily be used at any point throughout the year to teach different aspects that are covered.

What people are saying:

• Just started using this - it was very helpful in planning my first few weeks of writing! (Marynelle V)
• First year teacher these resources have been more than helpful thank you so much!!!!! (Peter H)
• Such a time saver! Thank you! (Tina M)

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Writer's Workshop - First Twenty Days outline This gives you a twenty day introduction to writers' workshop in the middle grades. From going through the rules of the workshop, to editing vs. conferencing, to the different genre of writing. Everything is covered or introduced in this twenty day plan. Although this is intended for use when the school year begins, it can easily be used at any point throughout the year to teach different aspects that are covered. Updated: March 11, 2014 - Includes reasoning behind the placement of diagnostic writing during the first 20 days. Don't forget to check our my "revised" first twenty days of reading workshop for Junior and Intermediate grades: First Twenty Days of Reading Please don't forget to take a look at the other items I have available in my store!

Nothing like catching two curriculum areas in one. This assignment will help you meet expectations in both music and language. Students are asked to analyze poetry and lyrics, both those used in class and those of their own choosing. The assignment has students looking at: * vocabulary used * structure * techniques * important words * feelings Students are also asked to consider how the poem/music is meant to be performed. They are also asked to consider the background of the poet/musician.

This page provides you with a simple way to write anecdotal notes as you wander around the room observing your students working. This form is completely customizable allowing your to insert the goal, grade, term etc. There is space for each students name and a line for your comments/observations. This form is not subject specific.

This back to school bundle will help you start the new school year with ease! This bundles includes presentations, printable resources, and posters.

⭐️ These resources are aligned with the new 2023 Ontario Language Curriculum.⭐️

Bundle Includes:

Reading and Writing Workshop Bundle - 100 pages of lessons to help you successfully set up your reading and writing lesson blocks. PDF and Slidedeck files included.

Digital Media Literacy Lessons - 60 pages of lesson plans, worksheets, templates, rubrics, and printables that you need! 10 total lessons, plus summative task. PDF files.

Word Study for Middle School Students - Vocabulary Builder Lessons/Activities - 55 pages of vocabulary building lessons and activities. PDF and Powerpoint files included. The Word Study resource will continue to grow, as lessons are developed. There will be 5 units in total.

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Déverrouillez le succès des élèves avec l'outil de diagnostic de la conscience phonémique !

Découvrez et adressez les phonèmes spécifiques avec lesquels vos élèves rencontrent des difficultés grâce à cet outil de diagnostic ciblé, conçu pour améliorer votre enseignement, vos leçons en petits groupes et votre lecture guidée. Idéal pour les enseignants de français, cette ressource est essentielle pour identifier les lacunes phonémiques et planifier une instruction efficace.

Caractéristiques du produit :

• Tests diagnostiques complets : Comprend 39 phonèmes différents avec des listes de mots et des paragraphes correspondants, permettant d’identifier les défis phonémiques spécifiques.
• Méthodes de test flexibles : Choisissez entre faire lire les élèves à voix haute à partir de cartes de mots ou de courts paragraphes pour évaluer leur conscience phonémique.
• Outils de suivi détaillés : Utilisez des cartes de mots imprimables et plastifiables, des registres complets et des outils d'évaluation miniatures pour suivre les performances des élèves et planifier l'instruction.
• Groupement efficace : Identifiez les élèves ayant besoin de soutien supplémentaire et regroupez-les efficacement en fonction de leurs besoins phonémiques.
• Communication claire : Partagez facilement les données avec les parents, les équipes de ressources et les administrateurs pour soutenir les progrès des élèves.

Contenu :

• 430 cartes de mots : Organisées par phonème, faciles à utiliser et à transporter.
• 39 paragraphes spécifiques aux phonèmes : Passages authentiques pour tester la conscience phonémique dans un contexte.
• 39 outils d’évaluation miniatures : Suivez la prononciation et les progrès pour chaque phonème.
• Registres complets : Suivez les performances du groupe entier et identifiez facilement les domaines nécessitant une instruction en groupe entier ou en petits groupes.

Cet outil de diagnostic est parfait pour évaluer rapidement et adresser les problèmes de conscience phonémique, rendant votre enseignement plus efficace et vos élèves plus performants. Gagnez du temps et fournissez des données claires et concrètes pour la communication avec les parents et les collègues.

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Welcome to the Mega Massive Grade 6 Bundle—your ultimate resource for an entire year's worth of curriculum! This extraordinary bundle includes 131 documents and a staggering 4,000+ pages of content, covering every aspect of Grade 6 Math, French Language Arts, Science, "Transdisciplinary" Units, Cross-Curricular Units, and Project-Based Learning.

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• Complete Genre Studies: Detailed lessons and activities for all genres.
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• Verb and Grammar Units: Thorough resources for mastering French language skills.
• Task and Flash Cards: Interactive tools for grammar and vocabulary practice.
• Posters and Anchor Charts: Essential visual aids for classroom support.

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This 3-page form asks students to specifically rate their performance on the 6 components of effective effort on a given essay: TIME, FOCUS, RESOURCEFULNESS, USE OF STRATEGIES, USE OF FEEDBACK, and COMMITMENT. This product is modeled after teachings from The Skillful Teacher by Jon Saphier, Mary Ann Haley-Speca, and Robert Gower and encourages a growth mindset in students. I provide this form to my students every single time I assign a paper and am always pleasantly surprised at how honest they are in their responses, especially as the incentive for guessing their grade is 2 bonus points! ____________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out this great lesson plan for teaching Effective Effort by Language Arts Excellence: ⭐Effective Effort Lesson Plan ____________________________________________________________________________ ⭐Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence⭐

This 3-page form asks students to specifically rate their performance on the 6 components of effective effort on a given essay: TIME, FOCUS, RESOURCEFULNESS, USE OF STRATEGIES, USE OF FEEDBACK, and COMMITMENT. This product is modeled after teachings from The Skillful Teacher by Jon Saphier, Mary Ann Haley-Speca, and Robert Gower and encourages a growth mindset in students. I provide this form to my students every single time I assign a paper and am always pleasantly surprised at how honest they are in their responses, especially as the incentive for guessing their grade is 2 bonus points! ____________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out this great lesson plan for teaching Effective Effort by Language Arts Excellence: ⭐Effective Effort Lesson Plan ____________________________________________________________________________ ⭐Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence⭐

Self-reflection is so important for students of all ages and what better time to reflect on learning than at the end of each term? With that in mind, I created this end of term reflection assignment that prompts students to consider all of the meaningful experiences they had for the quarter in my class. My students really get into this assignment and I'm sure yours will too! I've included in this product a model of my assignment and a fully editable template for you - it will only take a few minutes to tweak it and make it your own. Your students will thank you for offering this differentiated assessment! I also included three exemplary student examples. _________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out these great resources that can be adapted for any novel by Language Arts Excellence: Novel Soundtrack Assignment Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials Adaptable for ANY Topic Differentiated End of Term Reflection Activities Book Recommendation Form Differentiated Essay Prompts for use with ANY Novel – FREE!

✐ French Wild animals vocabulary unit - 10 activities and games with Boom cards ✐

Vocabulary theme: Les animaux sauvages...

This vocabulary acquisition unit will have your students working with a set of 15 words, and is perfect for French immersion, core French, and both primary and secondary. These vocabulary activities are about wild animals and you can also find the same activities with 15 sea animals and 15 farm animals. Have a look at the preview so you can learn more about the activities that are included!

• French Sea animals vocabulary unit - 10 activities and games with Boom cards
• French farm animals vocabulary unit - 10 activities and games with Boom cards

This complete unit about wild animals vocabulary includes 10 pre-writing, writing and listening comprehension activities and games for you to choose from for vocabulary acquisition on this theme.

This resource is part of my Primary French Growing Bundle

What's included and how you can use these resources (also see preview):

Ecouter et regarder

15 flashcards to project or play games, words are in French and English

✍ Ecrire

List of 15 words : J'écris les animaux sauvages

✍Ecrire

Je recopie mes mots 3 fois

✍Ecrire
Je mets mes animaux sauvages dans l'ordre alphabétique

✍Jouer

Boom cards listening comprehension game: Je reconnais les animaux sauvages

✍Jouer

Dots & Boxes game: Je joue avec un ami; Je cherche mes mots cachés "les animaux sauvages"

✍Ecrire:

J'écris des phrases avec mes mots "les animaux sauvages"

✍Ecouter et Ecrire:

Je fais la dictée de mots "les animaux sauvages"

✍Jouer:

Je trouve les mots cachés "les animaux sauvages"

✍Jouer:

Je joue au Bingo "les animaux sauvages" avec la classe

Ways you can use this vocabulary program:

✎ Enhance your vocabulary program by practicing a little every day

✎ Use the activities at literacy centers Monday - Friday

✎ Daily 5 rotations

✎ Homework

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