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STAAR ECR Mastery Resource Informational Essay Test Prep Grades 6-8 Thesis Claim
By TooBookedUp
Transform your students’ writing skills with this STAAR ECR Mastery Resource, designed to make essay writing both engaging and effective for grades 6-8. This product breaks down the often overwhelming task of essay writing into clear, manageable steps, ensuring that your students feel confident and prepared for the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) section of the STAAR exam. Whether for classroom instruction, intervention, or test prep, this resource delivers everything you need to support your students in writing strong, structured essays.
✅ Thorough Skill Development Across 3 Days
This 3-day lesson plan guides students through each critical step of informational essay writing. Starting with a solid foundation in developing a thesis, students will then practice writing claims, supporting them with evidence, and providing sound reasoning. By the end of the unit, students will have completed a full-length informational essay on a highly engaging topic—Fortnite—a subject that captures their attention while reinforcing essential writing skills.
✅ Engaging and Interactive Resources
To maintain student engagement, this resource includes interactive slides that break down each element of essay writing. These slides are designed to support all learners by making the concepts of thesis development, claims, evidence, and reasoning more accessible and relatable. The step-by-step instructions and accompanying answer keys ensure that students receive clear feedback and can refine their skills with guided practice.
✅ Real-World Topic for Practice
Students will have the opportunity to write a complete essay on Fortnite, a popular video game that they are likely familiar with and excited to discuss. This essay topic makes practicing the skills they need for STAAR ECR a fun, relevant experience, allowing them to see the real-world application of writing techniques.
✅ Key Features of the Resource:
- Full 3-Day Lesson Plan: Walks you through each stage of essay instruction, from teaching concepts to peer review and revision.
- Comprehensive Essay Practice: A full-length essay assignment on Fortnite to engage students while practicing thesis, claims, evidence, and reasoning.
- Interactive Slides: Detailed slides to introduce and guide each stage of writing, ensuring clarity and engagement.
- Answer Keys: Provided for every activity so that students can receive clear, actionable feedback.
- Test Prep and Intervention: Ideal for helping students strengthen their essay writing skills, both for general classroom use and targeted interventions.
✅ Perfect for Test Prep and Classroom Instruction
This resource is perfect for helping students master the skills needed to succeed on the STAAR Extended Constructed Response. Whether used for whole-class instruction or focused intervention, the STAAR ECR Mastery Resource delivers everything you need to elevate your students' essay writing abilities.
Prepare your students for STAAR writing success with a resource that not only builds essential writing skills but also keeps them engaged and excited to learn. Perfect for middle school teachers looking for practical, engaging ways to improve writing outcomes.
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Neema's Reason To Smile Lesson Plan PACKET
By Queen's Educational Resources
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
- 53 pages
- PDF Zip File
- This Lesson Plan Packet is suitable for grades 2-5 and lower-level Middle and High School Students, Students with Autism, English Language Learners, and Students with Disabilities.
- Duration: 3-4 days depending on pacing
This resource includes:
------ In-depth, step-by-step Lesson Plan
------ Editable version of the Lesson Plan (Modify as you wish - YAY!)
------ 1 Do Now/Launch Activity Worksheet and ANSWER KEY
------ 1 Mini Lesson Inference Graphic Organizer and ANSWER KEY
------ 2 Video Clip Worksheets and ANSWER KEY (one for higher-level students and one differentiated for lower level students)
------ 2-page Inference-based Question Worksheet and ANSWER KEY
------ 2 Formative Assessment Worksheets and ANSWER KEY (one for higher-level students and one differentiated for lower level students)
------ 2 Venn Diagrams
------ 1 Lesson Reflection Worksheet
------ 6 Writing Reflection Worksheets and 1 Skills List
------ 2 Scoring Rubrics (to score Writing Assessment)
------ 4 Short Response Writing Assessments completely differentiated totaling 8 Assessment Worksheets with ANSWER KEYS
------ 5 Bulletin Board Task Display Pages for each Writing Assessment!
------ 2 Inference Bookmarks
------ Video Link
DESCRIPTION
This in-depth Lesson Plan Packet for the book Neema’s Reason to Smile by Patricia Newman helps students explore real life issues, specifically the challenges/barriers children face in accessing an education. In addition to a variety of engaging activities centered around education, the lesson plan includes a close reading of the book and the watching of a video that is related to the overall themes and topics presented in this book. (Video link included in the lesson plan). Students will engage in multiple activities where they will practice the following skills: inferencing, compare and contrast, and self-to-text, text-to-text, and world-to-text connections. Worksheets and Assessments are differentiated.
An editable version of the Lesson Plan has been included to allow you to modify as you wish!
Also included are 5 Compelling Bulletin Board Task Display Pages, which not only helps showcase student work, but also enhances the overall visual aspect of your bulletin board! You can print these out on photo or gloss paper for optimal quality and shine to post with student work.
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Veteran’s Day Bundle
This three packet activity bundle has more than 50+ handouts to help students define, understand, and discuss the importance of Veteran’s Day.
Packet 1: Veteran’s Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)
Product Description
Pages: 23
Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile!
Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members.
Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.
Packet 2: 30 Veteran’s Day Activities
Product Description
Pages: 32
30 activities to celebrate Veteran's Day! Coloring, lists, poems, writings, and more...for using critical thinking skills to learn about a national holiday.
Includes:
Democracy is...
Freedom is...
Liberty means...
The eagle is representative of...
Veteran's Day Speech
Map for listing no. of veterans/naming veterans
10 Ways to Thank a Veteran
Make your own dog-tags
Many faces of soldiers
Many roles of soldiers
What Veteran's Day means to me...
Thank you to a Veteran
My Message to a Veteran
Decorate the tombstone of a fallen soldier
Veteran Acrostic Poem
A Veteran's Poem
My favorite branch of armed services
My Pledge for Peace
Veteran's Day Maze
Veteran's Day Word Search
Women's roles in the Armed Services
How many words can you make from "veteran"
What will you do on Veteran's Day?
From a soldier's point of view: What Veteran's Day means...
The War Wall--fill in to make and display your own war wall
30 activities to help students acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, and honor veterans and what the special day means.
Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: A Veteran’s Day Celebration
Product Description
Pages: 15
What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!
Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!
Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then “Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!”
This three packet activity bundle with over 50+ handouts will encourage discussions, increase understanding, and reinforce meaning of Veteran’s Day.
AVID Sub Plans - Editable WICOR Activities - Digital Choice Board
By KJ Inspired Resources
Use this Editable WICOR AVID digital Choice Board to add writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading into your class! Have students complete pieces for sub plans, final exams or study hall time! Simply share a forced copy of the spreadsheet with your students.
Get the WICOR Boards Growing Bundle HERE!
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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
- Procrastination Ted Talk and one-pager
- Quickwrite prompt and marking the text of an article
- Choosing a Ted Talk out of the provided options and taking digital focused notes over it
- Creating a 6-word memoir
- True Intentions video assignment with writing prompts
Inquiry
- Einstein Riddle and reflection questions
- Rereading recent notes from a core class and adding Costa's Leveled Questions
- Costa's Level of Questioning presentation and activities
- Quiz over Costa's Level of Thinking
- Creating an inquiry Frayer model
Collaboration
- Designing a team-building game
- Thanking a teacher letter
- Designing a Google Slides over the benefits of being in AVID
- Creating a one-pager over collaboration using the provided rubric
- Watch the provided Ted Talk and write a 20-word summary with a partner
Organization
- Create an hourly schedule using the provided template and include the following: wake-up, class time, school work, meals, exercise, personal enjoyment and bedtime etc.
- Organizing binder and taking before and after pictures
- Organizing Google Slides and taking before and after pictures
- Creating a focused notes rubric using the provided template
- Writing an academic smart goal using the provided template
Reading
- Read the article about cell phone addiction and mark the text following the instructions
- Read a choice book for 20 minutes
- Read recent notes from a core class and create a cluster web using the provided graphic organizer
- Create a crossword puzzle using vocabulary from recent notes
- Complete the Anticipation Guide over the article about why sleep is important
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"There Their They're" | Four Corners Activity | Homophones | Fun Class Game |ELA
By Perfectly Planned Designs
This Four Corners Game is a fun, no-prep activity you can use to review the homophones "there" "their" and "they're" that your students will LOVE! They will love moving around the room as you click through the 40 fill-in-the-blank sentences. I’ve found that my students confuse these words and, as a result, their writing is hard to understand. You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to test their knowledge, get exposure to sentence examples, and even learn something new! This is an activity I use in my classroom every year and I know your students will enjoy it as much as my students do! Check out my other Four Corners Games here!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
40 Fill-in-the Blank Sentences
40 Slide Answer Key
4 Printable Classroom Signs
Definition of Terms (Mini-Lesson)
STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE
First, review the three terms using the Mini-Lesson slide with examples.
Then, after reading each sentence on the board, move to the side of the room labeled “THERE,” “THEIR,” or “THEY'RE” depending on which word you think should fill the blank. There's an additional fun emoji slide for students who are unsure of the answer!
REFLECTION:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at writing without confusing using these homophones after being exposed to this high-quality kinesthetic review!
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The Man Who Named the Clouds Comprehension Questions
By Sign with me TOD
In this product, The Man Who Named the Clouds is read and reviewed. Students will review/learn facts and vocabulary about what a forecast and meteorologist are, what a biography is and if it is comparable to a fiction or nonfiction text, review vocabulary words and their pictures that are present in the text, different kinds of clouds, learn about the author and the illustrator, and students will write a weather journal. Students will answer comprehension questions using this product. They can complete these questions individually, in a small group, or with support. There are several pages of comprehension questions in this packet that differ from the questions asked in the teacher edition. Selection vocabulary words, their meanings, and an example of them used in a sentence is included in this product. Students will have the opportunity to make up their own sentences for each selection vocabulary word as well. The questions from the text are adapted in this packet to meet each of your student's needs. At the end of the packet, students will answer comprehension questions about the author and illustrator.
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AVID Costa's Level of Questioning and Thinking Scenes Activity - Editable
By Teach Savvy Store
AVID Costa's Level of Questioning and Thinking Scenes Activity - Editable: This AVID digital activity is the perfect inquiry resource for your AVID classroom! Use to promote critical thinking skills, as an icebreaker activity, a supplemental lesson for Costa's Level of Thinking, an inquiry lesson, a Fun Friday activity, and so much more!
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Directions:
- Review Costa’s Level of Thinking by having students take notes over the teaching slides provided.
- Students apply their learning by creating their own leveled questions over the provided scenes.
- Revisit and discuss the essential questions at the end.
What's Included:
- Essential questions slide
- Direction Slide
- Editable direction slide to add your own wording
- 7 Costa's Level of Thinking teach slides
- 54 Google Slide Scenes with question writing tasks, for example: "Create a level 3 question related to the scene below..."
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Reading and Writing Program Launch | First 20 Days - Grades 5-6
By Amanda G
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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Writing Organizer Bundle - 4 Graphic Organizers and Student Activities
By Kile's Classroom
Writing Organizer Bundle
OREO Persuasive Writing, RACE writing strategy, Hamburger 5 Paragraph Essay, and Show Not Tell Descriptive Writing set- perfect to get your students on the right track for the school year! Improve the quality of your student's writing with these great mini lessons and graphic organizers with student activities!
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Murder Mystery Inference Activity: Lamb to the Slaughter Mini Unit
By TooBookedUp
Engage your middle school students with a thrilling 5-day detective unit centered around Roald Dahl's gripping short story, "Lamb to the Slaughter." This comprehensive unit combines critical thinking, inferencing, and multimedia analysis, making it perfect for ELA classrooms. Students will step into the shoes of detectives, analyze texts, watch film adaptations, and compare their experiences, all while meeting key CCSS standards.
What’s Included:
- Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is thoughtfully planned to guide students through reading, analyzing, writing, and discussing "Lamb to the Slaughter."
- Graphic Organizers: Scaffolded organizers for each day to help students track evidence, make inferences, and compare the text with the film.
- Texts and Multimedia: The original short story and a link to the film adaptation, complete with an introduction by Roald Dahl.
- Writing Prompts: Engaging prompts to encourage students to write opinion essays and reflections.
- Class Discussion Guides: Questions and prompts to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions.
Day-by-Day Breakdown:
Day 1: Introduction to the Detective Activity
- Students are introduced to the murder mystery and work in groups to analyze witness statements and evidence photos.
- Focus on inference and deduction skills.
Day 2: Writing an Opinion Essay
- Students write an opinion essay based on their detective work from Day 1.
- Emphasis on textual evidence and structured writing.
Day 3: Reading "Lamb to the Slaughter"
- Students read the short story in chunked sections, making inferences and annotating the text.
- Use of scaffolding techniques to support all learners.
Day 4: Comparing Text and Film
- Students watch the film adaptation of "Lamb to the Slaughter."
- They use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast the text and film, analyzing differences in storytelling techniques.
Day 5: Final Analysis and Discussion
- Students discuss their findings and the differences between the text and film.
- Wrap-up activities include reflective writing and sharing insights.
CCSS Alignment:
This unit aligns with CCSS standards for grades 5-8, focusing on quoting accurately from texts, citing textual evidence, and analyzing multimedia elements. Standards covered include:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.7
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.7
Benefits:
- Engaging and Interactive: Students love the hands-on detective work and multimedia elements.
- Skill-Building: Focus on inferencing, textual evidence, and critical thinking skills.
- Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: All materials and instructions are included for a seamless implementation.
Bring excitement and depth to your ELA classroom with this 5-day detective unit on "Lamb to the Slaughter." Your students will love stepping into the role of detectives while honing their reading and analytical skills.
AVID Focused Notes Digital Lesson - Writing Primary Versus Secondary Sources
By KJ Inspired Resources
Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process while learning about primary versus secondary sources? Are your students about to begin an essay and need an explanation on using sources in writing? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Applying Learning opportunities has everything you need to have your students practice the very important skill of note taking while learning the importantce and benefits of using primary or secondary sources in their writing. This lesson is ready to go! Teach whole group OR have students follow along by sharing the google slides link with them. This way they have access to all the links provided!
What's Included:
- Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
- Video overview/explanations for students and teacher
- 40 Google Slides with links embedded throughout
- 1 editable slide to add your own information
- Embedded links for: Costa's Level of Thinking, Exit Ticket, 2 Column Notes
Note Taking Process and Lesson:
- Students will practice focused note taking while learning about using primary and secondary sources for writing.
- At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through a This or That game along with an exit ticket where they will find primary and secondary sources for 3 major events.
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Four Corners | Figurative Language Game | No Prep | ELA | Writing | Poetry
By Perfectly Planned Designs
This Four Corners Game is a fun, no-prep activity you can use to review Figurative Language that your students will LOVE! They will love moving around the room as you click through the 40 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! You will love this well-organized activity that allows students to test their knowledge, get exposure to high-quality examples, and even learn something new! This is an activity I use in my classroom every year during our narrative writing unit and I know your students will love it!
INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:
40 Examples of Figurative Language
4 Printable Classroom Signs
Definition of Terms
Answer Key
STUDENT GUIDELINES FOR USING THIS RESOURCE
After reading each figurative language example on the board, move to the side of the room labeled “Metaphor,” “Simile,” “Hyperbole,” or “Personification.” Be prepared to defend your choices. You may disagree with your classmates’ opinions but do so respectfully. (I typically go over each example with students and discuss the impact of the words or phrases to uncover the deeper meaning. Ask questions such as, "what is being compared?" or "what can the reader visualize?")
*As an optional follow-up activity, use my No-Prep Figurative Language Short Passage Set resource to assess individual understanding, homework, or assessment!
REFLECTION:
The class can review the answers and comments as a whole group when the activity is complete. You’ll be surprised how much better they’ll get at figurative language after being exposed to some high-quality examples!
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6-Page Article & Activity Sets - Includes 8 Sets!
Each set includes...
► 1-page pop culture article
► Reading Comprehension - 7 multiple choice questions
► Critical Thinking - 5 short answer questions
► Crossword Puzzle
► Design Page
► Impossible MAZE
This Pop Culture Bundle for Middle School will make your students WANT to work and stay on task as they read about high-interest trending topics among teens. Also available for High School and Upper Elementary School.
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4th Grade Sight Word Sentences Booklet - 260 Words
By Sign with me TOD
This product is made for:
- adapting instruction
- differentiating instruction
- on level learners
- ESL/ENL
- Deaf Education
- Homework
- Classwork
- Homeschooling
- Bell Work
- Virtual Instruction
- Remote Instruction
- Struggling readers
- Struggling writers
- review
As students are learning the ULTIMATE 260 - 4th grade sight words in this product, they will be provided with each word, an example of the word used in a sentence, and the opportunity to make up a sentence themselves using the word. I find that with my students who are Deaf/hard of hearing/ELL, when they make up sentences using each newly learned sight word, it helps them to remember how to spell the word, the meaning, and how it is used. My students love booklets of any kind that they can refer back to. Once they have come up with their sentences, they can include pictures that they print and cut out, draw pictures freehand, or find pictures in a magazine that they can add to each page of the 4th grade sight word booklet that matches each sentence they come up with. This gives students the opportunity to connect what they are learning about in the classroom with their own personal interests. This booklet is rather lengthy, so instead of printing it out, you can display it for the entire class to see as well. This booklet is perfect for students that are on grade level as well as students who require instructional information to be adapted.
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Pre-Primer – 4th Grade Sight Word List Checklist
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This product includes checklists for the following sight words:
pre-primer sight words - 40 words
primer sight words - 52 words
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4th grade sight words - 260 words
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Cheers to A New Year 2024: How to Write A Toast write workshop & public speaking
By TooBookedUp
Introducing "Cheers to the New Year: Writing Memorable Toasts" – an engaging and ready-to-use resource perfect for middle and high school English Language Arts and public speaking classes. This print-and-go product is ideal for your January back-to-school curriculum, offering a unique blend of writing workshop elements, cultural education, and public speaking skills.
Product Description:
Duration: Structured to span across four class periods, this resource includes:
- Day 1: Introduction to the art of toasting and analysis of exemplar and non-exemplar toasts.
- Day 2: Brainstorming session, guiding students through the creative process of crafting their toasts.
- Day 3: Final draft writing, where students refine and perfect their toasts.
- Day 4: Toast presentations, allowing students to showcase their work and public speaking skills.
Key Components:
- Comprehensive Slide Presentations: Includes 25 informative Google Slides on the history and culture of toasting, and what toasting symbolizes today. Slides include clear directions guiding theteacher and class through the writing process. Designed for easy understanding and engagement, students can participate in popcorn reading and interactive discussions.
- Toastmasters Video and Analysis: Engage students with a professional insight on crafting toasts, followed by interactive discussions and check-for-understanding questions.
- Real-World Examples: Includes both a non-example and a successful example of toasts from popular media, fostering critical thinking and discussion among students.
- Detailed Handouts: Four handouts guide the students from brainstorming ideas to drafting their final toasts. Includes sentence stems for easy differentiation.
- Interactive Tea Cup Activity: A creative cutout activity where students write their wishes for 2024, doubling as a charming bulletin board decoration.
- Presentation Rubric: A detailed rubric is included to assess student presentations, focusing on content, delivery, creativity, and audience engagement.
- How to use resource guide included!
Educational Benefits:
- Cultural Awareness: Students gain insight into the global tradition of toasting, understanding its historical and cultural significance.
- Writing and Communication Skills: Enhances students' writing abilities, focusing on structure, creativity, and clarity.
- Public Speaking: Develops public speaking skills, including articulation, body language, and audience engagement.
- Social-Emotional Learning: Encourages self-expression and reflection, making it a valuable tool for SEL.
"Cheers to the New Year: Writing Memorable Toasts" is more than just a lesson plan; it's an interactive and multifaceted approach to learning that will captivate and inspire your students. Whether it's for a writing workshop or a public speaking exercise, this resource is sure to make the first weeks back at school both memorable and educational.
This resource is included in the New Year 2024 Bundle Here: Ring in Learning: New Year's Thematic Middle School Classroom Bundle (TeachShare.com)
AVID Digital Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan and Activity - Animated Shorts
By KJ Inspired Resources
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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The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes - Every Cloud has a Silver Lining Questions
By Sign with me TOD
The book, The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes - Every Cloud has a Silver Lining is a great book for students. Abby is figuring out who she is, what she likes, not giving up and persevering through difficult situations, how to feel a sense of self accomplishment and being proud of who she is, which is a great read for students as they figure out these parts of their life. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text and each chapter. Students will have the opportunity to answer questions about the main character, Abby and what she is dealing with as she navigates school as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write sentences using the vocabulary words. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. Words that students may need help with spelling when answering comprehension questions are provided in this product as well. Each chapters questions are divided up throughout this product.
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Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit Debate Topics & Lesson Plans 4 STAAR ECRs
By TooBookedUp
Looking for a high-engagement, standards-aligned resource to teach argumentative writing? This Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit is perfect for middle school (grades 6-8) and provides four unique Thanksgiving-themed writing prompts that help students practice developing claims, providing evidence, and addressing counterarguments and rebuttals.
This resource includes:
A full lesson plan designed for a 75-minute class, guiding students through argument writing with structured slides and engaging activities.
Four thought-provoking Thanksgiving debate topics, including:
"Should Black Friday be banned due to its impact on society?"
"Is it ethical to celebrate Thanksgiving given the historical conflicts with Native Americans?"
"Should Thanksgiving Day parades be canceled due to their environmental impact?"
"Should Thanksgiving football games be banned on the holiday?"
Slides and Guided Notes: Step-by-step instruction on writing an argumentative essay using claims, evidence, counterarguments, and rebuttals.
Practice Activities: Hands-on exercises to help students identify and write each part of an argument.
Templates for Writing: Easy-to-use templates for students to organize their essays and develop their writing.
This unit is ideal for teaching the basics of argumentative writing in a fun, seasonal way, with relevant and engaging Thanksgiving topics that students care about. It's also perfect for debate prewriting, essay interventions, or building towards state assessments like STAAR.
What’s Included:
- Complete 60-minute lesson plan
- 4 Thanksgiving-themed argument writing prompts
- Guided notes and practice passages
- Slide deck covering key writing components (claim, evidence, counterargument, rebuttal)
Help your students develop strong, clear arguments while engaging with Thanksgiving traditions in a meaningful way. Perfect for teaching argumentative writing and improving students' ability to express their ideas logically and persuasively!
AVID End of the Year Sub Plans- Editable WICOR Activities - Digital Choice Board
By KJ Inspired Resources
Use this end of the year editable WICOR AVID digital Choice Board to add writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading into your class with some fun summer 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
- a pre-write and letter-writing activity to thank a teacher
- college tour with reflection
- a journal reflection on AVID skills learned
- a cover letter writing activity for a summer or dream job
- choosing a TED talk out of the choices provided and writing focused notes using the template provided
Inquiry
- solving a logic puzzle, answering questions in a Google form and then responding to reflection questions
- reading a choice book and writing Costa Questions
- revisiting notes and adding Costa Questions
- reading through PSAT questions and deciding if they are level 1, level 2, or level 3 from Costas
- writing leveled interview questions for future AVID students
Collaboration
- completely a classmate affirmations template to be shared with a peer
- partner binder check with form
- adding to a partners focused notes
- designing an end of the year team building activity using a graphic organizer and responding to reflection questions
- creating a podcast script with a partner and responding to a choice prompt
Organization
- creating a daily summer schedule using the template and including the listed items
- a pre-write and rough draft for a college application essay
- organizing binder and taking before and after pictures
- organizing Google drive and taking before and after pictures
- creating a digital summer-themed crossword puzzle and responding to a reflection question
Reading
- choosing 10 vocabulary words from a content area and creating images, symbols, or scenes to represent each
- taking digital focused notes over the marking the text presentation provided
- creating a summer book recommendations blog with an intro, descriptions, images, summaries, and conclusion
- researching a summary vacation spot and creating a digital brochure using the template provided
- reading a choice book and writing a 3-5 sentence summary
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The book, Best Friends by Shannon Hale and Leuyen Pham is great for children ages 7 - 13 years old, as they can relate with Shannon, the friends she makes along the way, the friendships she struggles to maintain, the lack of self confidence she has and she becomes more confident along the way, learning that it is okay not to be friends with everyone, the importance of friendship and not following the crowd or what your friends want you to do, doing things that you want to do - being a leader instead of a follower, and how to handle stressful situations, anxiety, conflict, and bullying. Students will follow Shannon along as she figures out where to fit in while in 6th grade and gets ready for junior high school. The comprehension questions in this product relate with the text as well as students own experiences. Vocabulary words, their meanings, and example sentences are presented in the packet. Students can also write vocabulary words in sentences. As the book is being read aloud, as students are reading the book or after the book has been read, students can answer the comprehension questions in this packet. An answer key is provided at the end of this product. Students can also answer comprehension questions towards the end of the packet as well that summarize the entire book.
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