6th Grade Writing Google Apps (by date, oldest first)

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 for Google Drive

Should schools ban soda? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about sugary drinks and whether or not schools should ban soda. This comes complete with rubric. 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.

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 for Google Drive

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Did Shakespeare write his own stuff?:Argumentative prompt, articles, and rubric.

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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

This includes two Articles "How do hurricanes form? A step-by-step guide" and "How Do Hurricanes Form?" plus a graph titled "Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale" . After reading these sources students are given a prompt for an expository essay on how hurricanes are formed. Includes a outline sheet that can be easily filled out in Google Docs as well as a rubric. 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

Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Rubric has everything you need to teach your students the very important skill of note taking. This lesson is ready to go for you to teach to the class OR allow students to go through the slides independently.

What's Included:

• Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
• Video overview/explanation
• 35 Google Slides with links embedded throughout

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

• Students will learn the process of note taking and practice the skill while watching 1 of 4 animated shorts (linked in the slides).
• At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through a podcast project!

Applying Learning:

• At the end of the note taking lesson and practice, students will create a podcast using an online voice recorder that somehow helps to illustrate the topic that they have chosen.
• They will refer to the rubric by which their podcast will be assessed.

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Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Rubric has everything you need to teach your students the very important skill of note taking. This lesson is ready to go for you to teach to the class OR allow students to go through the slides independently.

What's Included:

• Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
• Video overview/explanation
• 33 Google Slides with links embedded throughout

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

• Students will learn the process of note taking and practice the skill while watching 1 of 4 Origami making videos (linked in the slides).
• At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through using the notes they took to create their origami piece!

Applying Learning:

• Students create their origami using the notes they went through the focused note taking process with.
• Teachers grade their notes and origami project using the provided rubric.

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Are you an AVID or English teacher? Need to explain the difference between argument and persuasion to middle or high school students? In this product you will find 6 explanations that show the difference between argumentative and persuasive writing. After teaching students the differences, they will have the chance to practice what they learned with the This or That game where students will read different text examples and have to decide which ones are persuasive or argumentative.

What do you get?

• 5 teach slides
• 6 this or that game slides (3 for each persuasion and argumentative types of writing)
• 6 circled answer slides

Use For:

• essay writing, Framework Friday, AVID, ELA, and more!

This or That Directions:

• Each slide you will be looking for either argumentative or persuasive sentences that match the titles of the slide.
• Decide which of the sentences is correct and either hold up a thumb or 2 fingers to show your answer.

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Your students will love this editable AVID Fall WICOR Choice Board, perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any autumn lesson plan. These digital sub plans include activities aligned with WICOR strategies, focusing on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading. Ideal for keeping students focused during the fall season!

Great for assessments, sub plans, supplemental lessons, lesson planning, and more!

*Please note: all activities in this digital choice are digital but most activities can also be printed if you wish

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What's Included:

Editable AVID WICOR Choice Board in Google Sheets

• 5 Writing Activities
• 5 Inquiry Activities
• 5 Collaboration Activities
• 5 Organization Activities
• 5 Reading Activities

Activities Included:

Writing

• Students will respond to a "finish the scary story" prompt and then create their own using the provided template.
• Students will respond to a "finish the fall story" prompt and then create their own using the provided template.
• Students will design a haunted house and then pretend they are real estate agents and persuade someone to buy their house while following the provided project requirements.
• Students will read the provided AVID gratitude A-Z slides and complete the gratitude alphabet page on the last slide.
• Students will complete all 4 parts of the Turkey Talk: A feast of Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences. An answer key is included for teachers.

Inquiry

• Students will solve the provided Thanksgiving Logic Puzzle and use a Solution Grid to help them organize their thinking. This comes with an answer key for teachers and also makes a great TRF!
• Students will go back to recent notes they took from a core content class and reread them. Then add three level 2 questions and three level 3 questions to them using Costa's House provided.
• Students will choose a person from a list of historical and political figures for Hispanic Heritage Month. After conducting research, they will answer the 5 questions provided. Students will then create a 7-slide Google Slides presentation over research by following the requirements.
• Students will create a 10-question quiz over notes they have taken recently in a core class. Consider focusing on a class that may have a test or quiz coming up.
• Students will create a KWL using the linked chart and then read the provided article about the history of Halloween while completing their chart.

Collaboration

• With a partner, students will answer the Johnny Appleseed Myth Vs. Reality Research Questions by using the provided notes and conducting research through the list of provided websites. Then students will create a podcast script.
• Students will use the provided Roll a Monster Story Board and follow the directions to create a story chain within a group of 3.
• Students will follow the Mnemonic Study Song Project Requirements to create a mnemonic or study song that helps them remember key concepts from recent notes in a core class to help them prepare for an upcoming test or quiz.
• Students will follow the Halloween or Thanksgiving Team Building Project Requirements to create a Halloween or Thanksgiving-Themed team-building activity with a partner.
• Students will individually read either article 1. Is Halloween too Commercialized? or article 2. Should Schools Have Longer Breaks in the Fall? then they will have socratic dialogue by following the directions and responding to the prompts.

Organization

• Students will clean up and organize their Google Drive or another cloud storage by following the directions.
• Students will organize their binder and take before and after pictures.
• Students will calculate their GPA using the provided link. Then choose the class with the lowest grade and set a SMART goal on the Turkey SMART Goal page.
• Students will follow the Themed Graphic Organizer Project Requirements to create a Fall, Thanksgiving, or Halloween-themed graphic organizer and fill it in with information from recent class notes.
• Students will practice taking Cornell Notes over one of the provided articles.

Reading

• Students read the spooky story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Then fill in the vocabulary awareness chart and include definitions in their own words.
• Students reread the spooky story, "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson. Then answer the provided reflection questions.
• Students read a book of their choice for 30 minutes and complete a digital one-pager over what they read. Make sure to follow the requirements in the template.
• Students read the Summary vs. Reflection: The Forgotten Room slides, and respond to the questions using the text boxes.
• Students choose their favorite fall poem from the provided website. Then follow the assignment instructions to reflect on the poem they chose.

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Back to School WICOR Choice Board

Use this back to school editable WICOR AVID digital Choice Board to add writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading into your class with some fun back to school themes! Have students complete pieces for sub plans, final exams or study hall time. Simply, make any edits you wish and share a forced copy of the spreadsheet with your students.

*Please note: all activities in this digital choice are digital but most activities can also be printed if you wish

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What's Included:

Editable AVID WICOR Choice Board in Google Sheets

• 5 Writing Activities
• 5 Inquiry Activities
• 5 Collaboration Activities
• 5 Organization Activities
• 5 Reading Activities

Activities Included:

Writing

• Students fill out an interest survey
• Students read about passive, assertive, and aggressive voices and how they are used in writing on a Google Form and then answer the questions in the Google form
• Students respond to one of the listed prompts in a journal, piece of paper or Google Doc following the given requirements.
• Students choose a college in their state (that they haven't researched or toured before) and take a virtual tour at Campus Tours. Then they fill out the Campus Tour Reflection provided.
• Students choose the core class that they feel will be the biggest challenge for them this school year. Then they write a letter to that teacher using the provided requirements and directions.

Inquiry

• Students go back to recent notes they took from a core content class and reread them. Then add three level 2 questions and three level 3 questions to them using the linked Costa's House.
• Students choose a career they are interested in learning more about. They visit the provided website link to conduct research. Then they create a Google Slides presentation using the provided slideshow requirements.
• Students watch the provided TED Talk. In Canva, they create 3 motivational posters that promote a growth mindset following the requirements.
• Students use the provided requirements for creating a google forms quiz to create a 10-question quiz over notes they have taken recently in a core class.
• Students research online to find what quote best represents their goals and aspirations for the school year. They will follow the directions and complete the highlighted sections of the Google Doc provided.

Collaboration

• Students answer the interview questions on a linked partner interview form. Then they get with a partner (someone they don't know well) and interview their partner and compare responses.
• Students use the template provided to create a podcast script with a partner that teaches other students about what AVID is and encourages them to join.
• Students create an "All About Me" digital collage by following the directions in the slides and using the example provided. Then share their design with an AVID classmate and explain why they picked each image.
• Students complete a selfie partner scavenger hunt with a partner around the school.
• Students open the linked Summer Break Bingo template and type in different activities they did over the summer. Then they find classmates who did the same activities and add their names to the bingo card.

Organization

• Students print out their school map and use a highlighter to draw a route to all their classes and follow the directions to label their maps.
• Students complete "week 1" of the linked binder check log and answer the reflection questions.
• Students clean up and organize their Google Drive or another cloud storage. They will create folders for each subject and ensure all documents are appropriately filed and take before and after pictures or screenshots.
• Students follow the provided requirements to create an hourly schedule with the linked template.
• Students find a graphic organizer online for each of their classes OR create their own and take pictures. They will follow the provided directions and requirements.

Reading

• Students research information about the AVID system through the provided linked websites and Google Slides. Then they complete the digital linked Frayer Model by following the provided directions.
• Students complete the linked digital SAT Vocabulary Chart by following the provided directions.
• Students read the provided linked article and take digital focused notes.
• Students read a book of their choice for 30 minutes. Then they complete a DIgital One Pager template over what they read by following the requirements.
• Students choose 20 recent vocabulary words learned from any core content area. Then create a digital crossword puzzle through the provided website.

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Fall

End of Year

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Increase student engagement and writing skills during the Autumn season with these 15 no-prep and fall-themed finish-the-story editable narrative writing prompts! These digital prompts provide easy writing activities, collaboration, and public speaking practice, are great for daily writing or journaling, and more!

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What's included:

15 finish the story writing prompts!

1 directions slide

1 editable directions slide

1 editable finish the story template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Slide:

I was sitting on my bed with an old book that I stumbled upon in my grandpa's attic. It was just warm enough for the window to be open. As I began to read, a breeze of crisp air flew through and propelled the pages forward...

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Increase student engagement and writing skills during the winter season with these 15 no-prep and New Year 's-themed finish-the-story editable narrative writing prompts! These digital prompts provide easy writing activities, collaboration, and public speaking practice, are great for daily writing or journaling, and more!

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What's included:

5 finish the story writing prompts!

1 directions slide

1 editable directions slide

1 editable finish the story template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Slide:

The sky was bursting with a rainbow of fireworks, and the joyful chorus of cheers echoed through the air. My family and I banded together to ring in the new year. Suddenly an eerie realization dawned on us - the clock's hands were beginning to move backward...

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These 8 protocol/guideline slides are perfect for any essay in any subject! Students will follow the guidelines in order to present their essays to their peers and recieve direct and specific feedback through 3 column note taking.

Before the Lesson:

• Students should have completed a rough draft of their writing.
• Pre decide small revision groups.
• Make copies of each students essay for each of their group members.

Directions:

• Go through each of these 8 protocol slides with students as they recieve feedback from their peers in order to make revisions on their essay:

1. Distribute
2. Explain
3. Read
4. Read again
5. Share
6. Receive
7. Clarify
8. Repeat

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Increase student engagement and writing skills during the first week of school with these 15 finish-the-story editable creative writing prompts! These no-prep digital prompts provide easy writing activities, collaboration, and public speaking practice, are great for daily writing or journaling, and more!

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What's included:

15 finish the story writing prompts!

1 directions slide

1 editable directions slide

1 editable finish the story template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Slide:

I woke up with the realization that my life was about to change forever. It was my first day at the new school and I had never been so nervous in all my life. After all, this wasn't any ordinary school...

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Increase student engagement and writing skills during the winter season with these 15 no-prep and Christmas-themed finish-the-story editable narrative writing prompts! These digital prompts provide easy writing activities, collaboration, and public speaking practice, are great for daily writing or journaling, and more!

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What's included:

15 finish the story writing prompts!

1 directions slide

1 editable directions slide

1 editable finish the story template

Directions:

• Print and laminate OR project on the screen.
• Allow students to choose a prompt OR have one picked for each day.
• Once students respond to the prompt they can practice public speaking skills by presenting their stories to the class or to small groups.

Sample Slide:

Being the new kid in town, I took it upon myself to get acquainted with the neighbors. When I knocked on the door, I was greeted by a small army of elves who took me captive...

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Did you know that even though Mount Everest is the highest mountain when measured from the sea, Mount Everest grows in size yearly? Learn more about Mount Everest, the Himalayan Mountain Range, and Nepal in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson and book report template.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Did you know that the Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the world? Learn more about the Sahara Desert in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Did you know that it took 10 years to build the Colosseum in Rome, Italy? Learn more about Ancient Rome, Italy, and the Colosseum in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson and book report template.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Did you know that the Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the world's seven wonders? Learn more about Arizona and the Grand Canyon in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson and book report template.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef is the largest living structure on the planet? Learn more about Australia and the Great Barrier Reef in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson and book report template.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie