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Looking for a great way to help your students understand character development in the text? This is product for you. Revolving around the classic novel The Outsiders by S.E Hinton students will learn to use textual evidence to describe the main characteristics of different characters from the text. Comes with a rubric for easy grading. This is the Google Drive version. Don't have Google Drive? Getting set up is easy and free just click here to get started.

Freak the Mighty Activity and Inference Assessment

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★ Text - Freak the Mighty

★ Includes 2 Products

★ 25 Pages

★ Print and Digital

★ Includes an Assessment Answer Key only

This Mini Bundle includes 2 Products:

▶️ Freak the Mighty Assignment

▶️ Freak the Mighty Inference Task Cards and Assessment

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▶️ ABOUT Freak the Mighty Assignment

⭐ Text - Freak the Mighty

⭐ One Writing Response Assignment

⭐ 3 pages

⭐ Print and Digital

⭐ NO Answer Key is included

This resource includes:

★ One Graphic Organizer (in 2 variations)

★ One Writing Response Sheet

★ Google Slide Link

This resource includes ONE writing assignment about friendship. Students complete one graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts and then extend their thinking and writing on a Writing Sheet (with lines) that includes the task question.

✅ The question is about how both the main characters are impacted/shaped by their friendship with the other.

✅ You can use this assignment as a sub-plan, assessment, classwork assignment, or homework assignment!

NO ANSWER KEY is included for the ASSIGNMENT❗❗

❗❗ Please do not purchase this resource if you want an Answer Key.

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▶️ABOUT Freak the Mighty Inference Task Cards and Assessment

⭐ Text - Freak the Mighty

⭐ Inference Multiple-Choice Assessment

⭐ 22 pages

⭐ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides)

⭐ Features 16 short passages

⭐ ANSWER KEYS included

This resource includes:

★ 16 Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards

★ 16 Multiple-Choice ANSWER KEY Inference Task Cards

★ 1 Inference Test Format (same as passages in the Inference Task Cards)

★ 1 Inference Test Format ANSWER KEY

★ 1 Inference Graphic Organizer

★ 2 Inference Bookmarks

★ 1 Recording Sheet

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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DESCRIPTION

Students always need additional support in mastering the skill of inferencing. You can use these two sets of 16 Freak The Mighty Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards to help students practice making inferences.

▶️ Inference Task Cards

✅ The first set of 16 Inference Task Cards consists of a short selection/passage from the book followed by an inference-based question. There are four multiple choice answers choices that students choose from. Students read the passage and choose the correct answer. Students will need to pay close attention to details to choose the correct answer. The inference questions are centered around character traits, character relationships, and situations.

✅ A Student Answer Sheet is included for students to write their answers.

✅ The second set of 16 Inference Task Cards are the actual “Answer Key” set of the first set of Task Cards. The Answer Key set of Task Cards highlight the correct multiple-choice answers in the color red and highlights relevant evidence that supports the correct answers in the color yellow.

✅ This is engaging practice for your students as it is perfect for mini-lessons, whole class instruction, cooperative learning, intervention groups, literacy centers, and small group instruction.

▶️ Test Format Version (Print and Digital)

✅ Also included is a "Test Format" version of the Inference Task Cards (same passages in the Task Cards). This includes an ANSWER KEY as well! The test consists of 16 multiple-choice inference questions.

▶️ Inference Graphic Organizer (Print and Digital)

✅ One-page Three-Column Graphic Organizer Chart that requires students to make evidence-based inferences. Students record the following information in the Inference Graphic Organizer: Information from the text, their own Prior/Background Knowledge, and Inferences. This is a great scaffolding tool for ELL and Special Ed students.

▶️ Inference Bookmarks

✅ These bookmarks include sentence stems consistent with making inferences. Students can reference these inference stems to stimulate their thinking, increase comprehension, and actively engage in reading and discussion. Students can also use these inference stems in their writing! These bookmarks can be used to support reading comprehension in any text.

Suggestions on how you can use the Multiple-Choice Inference Task Cards:

⭐ Quiz or Test - You can make a copy of the set of Task Cards and distribute to each student as a quiz or test. You, as the teacher , can then select the Task Card Inference question that students performed the lowest on and use that to review and develop/modify your instruction.

⭐ Small Group Instruction - You can have students engage in small group instruction where you provide additional support on the skill of inferencing. These Inference Task Cards will support that type of instruction. You can have all students in small groups practice with the same inference task card question number or you can distribute 1-2 Task Cards to each student to practice, then review.

⭐ Mini Lesson - You can load these Inference Task Cards on the Smartboard and use them to demonstrate how to make an inference. They can also be used to discuss the importance of details and how they are used to encourage inferential thinking. You can even use these Task Cards to discuss the difference between relevant details and irrelevant details. Finally, you can use these Inference Task Cards during the guided practice portion of your lesson.

⭐ Formative Assessment / Exit Slips - These Inference Task Cards make a great, quick formative assessment! You can easily check for understanding by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete. You can circulate the room to do a "Quick Check" to see if students "Got it." You can also use these Task Cards as Exit Slips by distributing 1-2 Task Cards to each student to complete and hand in to you before they leave.

⭐ Partner Study - You can have students pair up and “test each other.” Partners not only ask each other to choose the correct multiple-choice answer, but to highlight or underline specific details in the selection/passage to support their inference-based answer. The Answer Key set of Task Cards are helpful in the sense that students can take ownership of reviewing the correct answers and sharing that with their partners**.**

⭐ Test Prep Review - You can use these Task Cards to review how to answer multiple-choice questions. You can also use these cards to teach students a variety of multiple-choice strategies (process of elimination, context clues, textual evidence, tone, etc.) to help them select the right answers to questions and aid comprehension.

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Explore Connections Between Literature and History with this Animal Farm Character Analysis!

Dive deep into George Orwell's classic novella, Animal Farm, and its allegorical ties to the Russian Revolution. This engaging activity allows students to analyze characters, uncover historical parallels, and enhance their understanding of both literature and world history.

What’s Included:

• Character Analysis Chart: Detailed prompts for students to connect Animal Farm characters with key figures from the Russian Revolution.
• Critical Thinking Questions: Thought-provoking prompts to encourage critical thinking about the themes and messages of the story.
• Comparison Framework: Helps students draw parallels between Orwell's allegory and historical events.
• Answer Key: A comprehensive guide for teachers to facilitate discussion and evaluation.

Key Features:

• Cross-Curricular Learning: Integrates English literature and World History for a holistic educational experience.
• Student-Friendly Design: Clear instructions and engaging questions keep students focused and involved.
• Critical Thinking Focus: Encourages analysis, synthesis, and connections between historical context and literary themes.
• Time-Saving Resource: Ready-to-print or digitally assign activity designed to fit seamlessly into your lesson plans.

Perfect For:

• Literature Classes: Enhance discussions of Animal Farm and its deeper meanings.
• World History Lessons: Use as a supplement to your unit on the Russian Revolution.
• Thematic Units: Explore propaganda, power dynamics, and societal change in history and fiction.

Uncover the allegory of Animal Farm with this thought-provoking character analysis activity. A must-have resource for teaching literature, history, and critical thinking in your classroom!

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• Public Speaking Activities for Practicing Your Speech
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• Know Your Audience for Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate
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Introducing how to practice a speech when preparing for a presentation has never been easier! This lesson guides students through a step-by-step process of different methods to practice a speech and how to prepare accordingly. When a middle school student begins a public speaking unit, it is quite often the first time he or she has been required to speak in public, other than the basic Show and Tell in elementary school.

Therefore, it is important to make sure the students become familiar with the basics of how to stand, speak, move, and make eye contact during any type of public speaking situation. This lesson is designed to help the students with all aspects of how to practice presenting their speech.

The slide show, and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their public speaking skills. The worksheets reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the slide show. The detailed lesson plans make implementing public speaking, speech and debate curriculum easy for teachers.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson in Public Speaking, Speech, and Debate focuses on Practice Makes Perfect and includes:

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• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
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Worksheet with:

• Explanations and examples of the different methods for analyzing practicing a speech
• Opportunities for students to practice presenting their speeches

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations of methods to employ when practicing a speech
• Guided note-taking sections
• Examples of methods to use when practicing a speech

Google Slides™

Answer Key

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Public Speaking Unit include:

• Know Your Audience
• Organizing a Speech
• Writing a Speech
• Practice Makes Perfect
• Research Techniques

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Gen Z vs. The Oldies: The Ultimate Language Showdown in Google Slides!

Is "Yeet" the new "Groovy"? This interactive Google Slides activity throws down a fun challenge for students of all ages to explore the fascinating world of generational language!

Here's what makes it epic for your classroom:

• Generational Lingo Smackdown: Students will decode slang terms and expressions used by both Gen Z and "The Oldies," uncovering the evolution of language across time.
• Communication Crossroads: This activity sparks lively discussions or writing assignments as students delve into the cultural nuances of language and how communication styles differ between generations.
• Tech-Savvy & Teacher-Friendly: No need to be a tech guru! This easy-to-use Google Slides resource is perfect for in-person or virtual classrooms, making learning a breeze.
• Beyond the Textbook: Forget boring lectures! This interactive showdown ignites curiosity and fosters engaging conversations, leaving students with a deeper understanding of language and communication.
• Flexible Fun: Liven up brain breaks, morning meetings, or use it as a kick-off or wrap-up activity for the school year. It's guaranteed to spark laughter and learning!

Benefits for Students:

• Develops critical thinking and communication skills
• Bridges the generation gap through language understanding
• Makes learning about language history fun and engaging
• Encourages active participation and discussion
• Promotes cultural awareness and understanding

Help your students become language ninjas with the Gen Z vs. The Oldies: Language Showdown!

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This is a set of ISIP digital tracking tools designed for Istation data monitoring. This tracker kit provides educators with a comprehensive way to monitor student progress and growth across reading and math assessments.

Perfect for teachers who prefer either digital or low-tech options, this resource includes both Excel and PDF printable versions to meet different needs.

• Comprehensive Tracking: Includes four tables covering ISIP Early Reading for grades K–3, ISIP Advanced Reading for grades 4–8, and Math Assessment Tracking for both K–3 and 4–8.

• Conditional Formatting: Each Excel table automatically highlights performance with color coding—red for low scores, yellow for satisfactory, and green for proficient—making data easy to interpret at a glance.

• Low-Tech Option: A printable PDF version is available for teachers who prefer manual tracking without Excel, with the same layout and color coding for consistent, easy-to-use data monitoring.

• Flexible and User-Friendly: This tool is perfect for tracking and visualizing individual and class-wide progress over time, helping educators identify strengths and areas for improvement quickly.

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This set of picture writing prompts inspires daily creativity and excitement in your students. These quick writes build writing skills through describing and inferring 100 engaging photos. Perfect for daily journaling, morning work and more! Encourage descriptive storytelling, expand vocabulary and boost critical thinking as students create quick narratives from diverse images all year long!

What's Included:

• 100 Pictures with "who? what? where? when? why?" Guiding Questions.

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This unit connects learning with technology to English Language Arts/Reading. This lesson teaches students about idioms and guides them through using shapes and other graphic features in Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides to create an idiom. The lesson includes links to sites with information about kid-friendly idioms as well as other related resources. Also included are a PowerPoint presentation to introduce the lesson, a step-by-step tutorial of the features of Microsoft PowerPoint and Google Slides needed to create the project, and a sample project.

This lesson is great for English/Language Arts classes, art classes or technology classes. It was created for middle school (grades 6-8), but could be used successfully in upper elementary classes as well.

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files Included with this Lesson

• Teacher Notes and Resources

• Introduction to Idioms PowerPoint presentation (editable)

• Step-by-Step tutorial covering MS PowerPoint basics, shapes and graphics

• Step-by-Step tutorial covering Google Slides basics, shapes and graphics

• Student project expectations and grading rubric

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This resource should accompany Kwame Alexander's novel The Door of No Return. This resource covers vocabulary words from each chapter of the book. This is what you will receive in this Google Drive folder:

- A list of vocabulary words from each chapter. 10 words in chapters 1-5 & 7, 14 words in chapter 6 (there were just so many good ones)

- A worksheet for each list which asks students to identify the line or sentence in which they see the word. Then they need to guess at the definition using context clues. There is also a place for the dictionary definition so they can check how they did with the context clues.

- A self-grading Google Forms test for each vocabulary list. The students must choose the correct word to match the definition from a dropdown list. Then they must type the correct vocabulary word to fill in sentence blanks.

- An Easel test for each vocabulary list. These tests are identical to the Google Forms tests mentioned above. However, Easel does not have a fill-in-the-blank option. Students will choose the correct word from the list to fill in the blank. All questions are single select.

- A link to my Quizlet folder for this novel. It contains individual vocabulary sets for each chapter.

- A sheet that looks similar to a Frayer model. It is blank and can be used with any vocabulary word. Students can use this to identify the definition, part of speech, synonyms, and antonyms. They will also write a sentence using the word and draw a picture for the word. These sheets come in color and black & white.

- Two PDF files that contain 135 vocabulary words from the entire novel. One word can be assigned to each student, and they can share what they learn about the word.

- A few other activities that can be used with any vocabulary word. An acrostic poem sheet, a word web sheet, a doodle notes sheet.

This resource features a digital set of 25 reader response journal prompts to complement your Shakespeare unit and support distance learning using Google Drive. Each bell ringer is comprised of a Shakespearean quote from one of his plays or sonnets and a thoughtfully crafted question that encourages students to personally connect and appreciate the timelessness of his work. Prompts can be used as bell-ringers (most popular and mean the first 5 minutes of every class for more than a month are planned for you!), summarizers, stations, full class or small group discussion questions, for homework, task cards, sub plans, as a filler activity… the possibilities are endless!

Example of a prompt:

All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players… and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages” ~ As You Like It

What types of roles do you play in your own life? How do these roles differ and to what audience(s) are they played? Why do we find ourselves playing different roles for different people within our lives?

Enjoy using these bell ringers during your study of any Shakespearean play or any time throughout the year when you just need to hear a few wise words from the Bard!

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Plot analysis made simple! This resource includes a mini lesson, interactive notebooks, and plot diagram graphic organizers to explore the elements of plot, making it perfect for any unit or novel study.

The resource comprises of the following components:

• Plot Mini Lesson (Google Slides): An engaging presentation introducing the concept of plot and its significance in a story.
• Interactive Notebook Foldables (2 Choices): Hands-on activities that help students explore and reinforce their understanding of plot elements.
• Graphic Organizers (3 Choices): Templates for students to summarize and organize information about the plot in a story.

Ideal for any unit or novel study, this resource supports a deeper understanding of plot and its impact on a story!

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Bring National Safety Month to life with this June writing choice board! Ideal for bell work, centers, homework, and more, this low-to-no-prep digital Google Doc and print resource fosters creative, reflective, and imaginative writing activities that encourage self-expression.

What’s Included:

• Google Doc link
• 9 writing prompts on one choice board
• Separate space for students to type/write
• Printable PDF version

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Each month features a UNIQUE nationally-celebrated theme:

January - National Braille Literacy Month

February - National Self-Check Month

March - National Nutrition Month

April - National Move More Month

May - National Better Sleep Month

June - National Safety Month

July - National Park & Recreation Month

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Do you want your students to have engaging topics to discuss? Then download this resource! This product contains 50 engaging topics that can be used for video, forum, or in class discussions. These questions are unique, suitable for middle school, and generate conversation. Use this with Flipgrid, Google Classroom discussion forum, Zoom or Google Meets, or in person.

Not your average, run-of-the-mill questions!

• What do you think will be the biggest global issue in 20 years? Explain what this global issue is and why you believe it will be our biggest challenge.
• Describe an occupation we will have 20 years from now, but we currently do not have. Provide details as to where the person with this job will work, their work environment, and what they will do at work. 
• The zombie apocalypse is starting at midnight! What 5 things are you going to do or get to prepare for this invasion? Why do you choose each item? 

These questions:

• Build classroom community
• Fosters student engagement
• Improves online communication skills!

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1. 50 Flipgrid/Google Forum/Discussion questions (including extension questions)
2. A list of Good Posts Vs Bad Posts of forum posting (aka, how to make a good post!).
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This lesson will have students critically explore what has been described as “one of the worst human rights crisis in the world”— referring to the camps located in the northwestern province of China, which are currently holding a million or more Uighur Muslims. The Chinese government disagrees with this portrayal, and has claimed that the camps are merely “re-education centers.” This lesson will have students analyze the validity of the two portrayals through the study of multiple sources.

The central investigative question is:

Are the camps in China “re-education centers” or are they “concentration camps”?

Time Frame: 2-3 class periods (60 min)

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Use these convenient PAPERLESS recording sheets in your classroom when teaching current events! They are easy for students to use, they come in six unique styles, and they are perfect to pair with current even text such as news articles! This product comes with SIX one-of-a-kind recording sheets that are digital. They ask students to find key points, identify controversial issues, summarize author’s purpose, and critically think about current events. This product is perfect for morning work, homework, or use during social studies/current events block! This product is perfect for distance learning, morning work, homework, or use during social studies/current events block!

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Ditch the reading logs; ignite your students' analytical fire!

The dialectical journal format becomes a springboard for engaging class discussions, fostering active participation and a deeper understanding of the text. I love to use these when we read short stories or novels when I want the students to notice something, but I want them to have the joy of discovery. Someone always, inevitably, picks up on what I wanted to highlight, and the added bonus is that other students get to share their insights, too. Dialectical Journals have been a great confidence builder!

Empower Students to Analyze, Question, and Create Meaning:

• Go beyond summaries: Unlike traditional reading logs, dialectical journals encourage students to think critically about the text, prompting them to identify key quotes, analyze their significance, and connect them to their own thoughts and experiences.
• Cultivate analytical skills: Students learn to question the author's intent, evaluate evidence, formulate their own interpretations, and ask their own questions.

Everything You Need to Get Started:

• Teacher-Friendly Guide: Get a clear roadmap with a Teacher's Guide featuring an introduction lesson for dialectical journals/lesson suggestions.
• Modeling & Practice: A sample journal page is included to model and practice the dialectical journal process with your students.
• Ready-to-Use Dialectical Journals: Choose from Fiction or Nonfiction templates, easily printed as a weekly journal or stand-alone pages. Both formats include:
  • Journal Cover Page
  • Ideas/Concepts to Consider Page to prime students' thinking
  • 5 Journal Pages for efficient printing
  • Weekly Summary Page to encourage reflection and synthesis
• Flexible & Adaptable: A PDF print version and Google Slides access (for all student pages) is included for a seamless transition into your existing classroom workflow.
• Easy Assessment: Scoring Rubric (suitable for both fiction and nonfiction) simplifies grading and provides clear expectations for students.

I hope you'll find this resource as valuable in your classroom as I have in mine, and I hope it makes your teacher life a little bit easier in the process!

If you're an English teacher looking for an effective and engaging way to help your students analyze and understand the complexities of the novel _The Hobbit ,_look no further than our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric.

This product includes 5 unique graphic organizers, each designed to help your students explore a different aspect of the novel. The organizers cover important literary elements such as vocabulary, plot structure, theme development, and more. The included rubric provides a clear and detailed grading system to help you assess your students' work and provide feedback on their understanding of the novel.

Our graphic organizers and rubric are easy to use and will save you time in creating your own review materials. Plus, they're designed with English teachers in mind, so you can be sure that your students are getting the most out of their reading experience.

With our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric, your students will be able to dive deep into the novel and gain a comprehensive understanding of the important concepts and themes presented in The Hobbit. These materials are a valuable resource for any English teacher who wants to help their students succeed in analyzing complex literary works.

Don't wait! Add our bundle of 5 graphic organizers and rubric to your classroom materials today and watch your students engage with the novel in a whole new way! With this product, you'll be sure to create an unforgettable learning experience that will stay with your students long after they've finished reading The Hobbit

Freak the Mighty Activity, Friendship Assignment, Freak the Mighty Assignment

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE

⭐ Text - Freak the Mighty

⭐ One Writing Response Assignment

⭐ 3 pages

⭐ Print and Digital

⭐ NO Answer Key is included

This resource includes:

★ One Graphic Organizer (in 2 variations)

★ One Writing Response Sheet

★ Google Slide Link

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This resource includes ONE writing assignment about friendship. Students complete one graphic organizer to help them organize their thoughts and then extend their thinking and writing on a Writing Sheet (with lines) that includes the task question.

✅ The question is about how both the main characters are impacted/shaped by their friendship with the other.

✅ You can use this assignment as a sub-plan, assessment, classwork assignment, or homework assignment!

❗❗ NO ANSWER KEY is included.❗❗

❗❗ Please do not purchase this resource if you want an Answer Key.

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Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Serling has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their argumentative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing argument writing easy for teachers.

The lesson can be used in class, assigned for distance learning, or given as independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

Each resource listed below is included in Google Drive™ and print format.

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This Citing Text Evidence Argumentative / Argument writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Serling Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Serling Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

"The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" by Rod Serling PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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Check out my other Middle School Citing Text Evidence Writing Prompts:

• Citing Text Evidence Writing Prompts

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Ditch the Text Talk, Ace That Essay: A Hilarious Formal Writing Activity (Teachers Will Love Too!)

Struggling to engage students in formal writing? This interactive activity turns slang-filled text messages into polished essay prompts! Students will deciphering informal language and then rewrite it in proper form, giving teachers a sneak peek into their writing skills.

Benefits for Students:

• Master Formal Writing: Practice crafting clear, concise sentences.
• Boost Essay Skills: Develop strong essay structure and argument.
• Laugh & Learn: Lighthearted activity makes learning fun!

Benefits for Teachers:

• Fast Assessment: Gauge student writing abilities in a fun way.
• Engaging Break Activity: Perfect for morning meetings or class breaks.
• Hilarious Student Responses: Get ready for some laughs!

Ready to transform text talk into top-notch essays? Try this activity today!

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