Less than $5 8th Grade Informational Text Graphic Organizers

This high-interest WebQuest will get students thinking about the impact of climate change on other people. There is an article explaining that humans have been migrating because of climate-related issues for years. Then they will dig deeper by reading articles and answering questions about the more recent impact climate change has had on human migration. There are links to two articles; one with excellent graphics, questions for students to answer, answer sheets, a mini-poster, and a tip and suggestions sheet for the teacher.

Also available in Google Slides™.

❤️ Climate Change's Impact on Human Migration for Use in with Google Slides™

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Related Resources

⭐ Middle School Earth Science - Earth's Systems Non-Fiction Texts

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Middle School Science: Human Activity Non-Fiction Texts

⭐ Middle School Science Vocabulary: Bundle

⭐ Animal Adaptations: Five Informational Reading Passages

⭐ Animal Intelligence: Reading Passages and Activities

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities

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Excerpts from Letters from Birmingham Jail with questions and answer key. Goes well with a unit on persuasive writing or with black history.

Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.

The topic of this resource is - Does Mental Health Care Need More Funding?

Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.

All aspects of argument 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™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

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.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can 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 Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• 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

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

Argumentative Writing Worksheets with:

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

Slide Show 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 Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Argumentative Writing - Social Issues Unit include:

• Should Teachers Be Armed in School?
• Should the Border Wall Be Expanded?
• Is Bullying a Problem in Schools?
• Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?
• Is Fake News a Problem?
• Is Free Trade Necessary?
• Are Gun Control Laws Necessary?
• Is Universal Health Care Needed?
• Is Immigration Reform Necessary?
• Should Marijuana Be Legalized?
• Does Mental Health Treatment Need More Funding?
• Should National Anthem Protests Be Allowed?
• How Should the Opioid Crisis Be Solved?
• Should Prayer Be Allowed in Public Schools?
• Is Special Interest Lobbying Undermining Democracy?
• Should Student Protests Be Allowed?
• Should Vaccinations Be Required?
• Should ID be Required to Vote?

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Lesson with bundle purchase:

• Should Violence on TV Programs Intended for Children be Banned?

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Complete set of 7 graphic organizers for cause and effect writings. Easy to use and follow, and comes with: Cause and Effect Relationship Word Chart Cause and Effect Topics Sheet Categories: Arts, Humanities, Music, Education, STEM 7 different Graphic Organizers to Xerox Writing Tips Writing Challenges Reinforces fact based writing, cause and effect relationship words, planning stage, working with writing process, and peer workshopping. Critical thinking skills needed! Great for ELA and STEM connections, AP, charter, ESL, GT, dual credit, and homeschool students.

This highly engaging, primary based, interactive Slide Presentation will have students examine; the underlying roots from which the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) came to exist in America, the organization's primary tactics of using intimidation & fear in fighting against social equality, and why many poor whites were recruited to join the KKK organization. Students will delve deeper by comparing the circumstances and social conditions of two former KKK leaders (one who lived during the era of Jim Crow, and the other of present day).

Class discussion, and critical thinking is promoted throughout the entire lesson.

Materials Include:

• Slide Presentation & Guided Notes Handout
• Venn Diagram- 'Comparing White Supremacy of the Past with Today'
• Primary Source Reading- 'C.P. Ellis Why I Quit the Klan'
• Teacher Answer Key Included

*All THREE lessons (Era of Reconstruction, the Ku Klux Klan, & Jim Crow) is available in the BUNDLE for a discounted %.

Since the Pandemic, so much has gone digital, including testing--both campus and state testing. If your campus and/or state has made the switch to online testing, and you are looking for strategies to help your students adapt their annotating strategies, these graphic organizers can help!

This product includes graphic organizers for poetry (TPCASTT format) and text (can be used for fiction or informational) and is designed to be a gradual release model:

• Students use fully-structured graphic organizers to guide annotating during online testing
• Teachers can print graphic organizers as posters, and blank organizers w/ no text are included to help students transition from guided annotations
• Finally students will be able to transition from graphic organizers to being able to annotate freely using scratch or notebook paper

What You Get

• Poetry (TPCASTT) structured graphic organizer
• Text (Fiction or Informational) structured graphic organizer

-This can be customized to add personal teacher tips or specific classroom annotation symbols or Signposts

• Blank Poetry (TPCASTT) graphic organizer (no text)
• Blank Text (Fiction or Informational) graphic organizer (no text)

-Graphic Organizers can also be printed by the teacher in a poster size as a classroom anchor chart.

This resource contains five non-fiction texts about endangered plants. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant species:

Georgia Aster

Golden Barrel Cactus

Green Pitcher Plant

Rafflesia

Venus Fly Trap

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

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Related Resources

⭐ Endangered Plants: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Plant Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities #2

⭐ Invasive Animal Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

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Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.

The topic of this resource is - Should the Border Wall Be Expanded?

All aspects of argument 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™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

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.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can 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 Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• 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

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

Argumentative Writing Worksheets with:

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

Slide Show 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 Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Argumentative Writing - Social Issues Unit include:

• Should Teachers Be Armed in School?
• Should the Border Wall Be Expanded?
• Is Bullying a Problem in Schools?
• Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?
• Is Fake News a Problem?
• Is Free Trade Necessary?
• Are Gun Control Laws Necessary?
• Is Universal Health Care Needed?
• Is Immigration Reform Necessary?
• Should Marijuana Be Legalized?
• Does Mental Health Treatment Need More Funding?
• Should National Anthem Protests Be Allowed?
• How Should the Opioid Crisis Be Solved?
• Should Prayer Be Allowed in Public Schools?
• Is Special Interest Lobbying Undermining Democracy?
• Should Student Protests Be Allowed?
• Should Vaccinations Be Required?
• Should ID be Required to Vote?

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Lesson with bundle purchase:

• Should Violence on TV Programs Intended for Children be Banned?

*****************************************************************************************

Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

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STEM/STEAM are lots of fun with this tangled tongue twister story that teaches tornado facts and cause and effect! Each slide includes a fun tongue twister that provides information along with a Tornado Fact box with additional info. Includes great safety acronyms for saving lives! This packet is focused on cause and effect and expository writing that addresses STEM/STEAM topics.

The packet also includes:

Cause & Effect Chart

Crossword Puzzle with Answers

Expository Writings (Argument, Compare/Contrast, Persuasive)

Hands-on Extension Activities

Fact Based Information and Writings

Maze

Test Questions & Answers for Assessment

Real Tornado Images

2 Safety Acronyms for Saving Lives

Working with Chronological/Sequential Order

Word Play Tongue Twisters

Word Search with Answers

Great for across curriculum connections between English and Science! Uses critical thinking and problem solving skills. Can be used for AP, GT, homeschooling. Meets CCSS and state writing standards. Fun, engaging, and educational learning packet.

This middle school science resource contains five non-fiction about endangered animals. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant species:

African Elephant

California Condor

Polar Bear

Rusty Patched Bumblebee

Sea Turtle

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!**

Related Resources

⭐ Endangered Plants: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Invasive Plant Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities #2

⭐ Invasive Animal Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

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How to get TeachShare credit to use towards future purchases:

*Please go to your My Purchases page (you need to login). Next to each purchase you’ll see a Provide Feedback button. Click that and you will be taken to a page where you can give a rating and leave a short comment about the product. Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you credit that you can use towards your future purchases.

Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Water" from The Story of My Life by Helen Keller 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 details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

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.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can 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 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

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

Worksheets with:

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

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 Writing Quiz

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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Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

This resource contains five non-fiction text about endangered plants. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following endangered plant species:

Georgia Aster

Golden Barrel Cactus

Green Pitcher Plant

Rafflesia

Venus Fly Trap

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!**

Related Resources

⭐ Endangered Plants: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Invasive Plant Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities

⭐ Plant Adaptations Informational Reading Passages and Activities #2

⭐ Invasive Animal Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

Customer Tips:

How to get TeachShare credit to use towards future purchases:

*Please go to your My Purchases page (you need to login). Next to each purchase you’ll see a Provide Feedback button. Click that and you will be taken to a page where you can give a rating and leave a short comment about the product. Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you credit that you can use towards your future purchases.

Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.

The topic of this resource is - Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.

All aspects of argument 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™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

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.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can 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.

*****************************************************************************************

This Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• 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

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

Argumentative Writing Worksheets with:

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

Slide Show 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 Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Argumentative Writing - Social Issues Unit include:

• Should Teachers Be Armed in School?
• Should the Border Wall Be Expanded?
• Is Bullying a Problem in Schools?
• Should the Electoral College Be Abolished?
• Is Fake News a Problem?
• Is Free Trade Necessary?
• Are Gun Control Laws Necessary?
• Is Universal Health Care Needed?
• Is Immigration Reform Necessary?
• Should Marijuana Be Legalized?
• Does Mental Health Treatment Need More Funding?
• Should National Anthem Protests Be Allowed?
• How Should the Opioid Crisis Be Solved?
• Should Prayer Be Allowed in Public Schools?
• Is Special Interest Lobbying Undermining Democracy?
• Should Student Protests Be Allowed?
• Should Vaccinations Be Required?
• Should ID be Required to Vote?

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Lesson with bundle purchase:

• Should Violence on TV Programs Intended for Children be Banned?

*****************************************************************************************

Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

© Google Inc.™ All rights reserved. Google™ and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.™ Write On! with Jamie® is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.™

Terms of Use

Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plants that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:

Japanese Honeysuckle

Kudzu

Norway Maple

Purple Loosestrife

Water Hyacinth

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

❤️**Click Here to Follow Us!**

Related Resources

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Color

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

Customer Tips:

How to get TeachShare credit to use towards future purchases:

*Please go to your My Purchases page (you need to login). Next to each purchase you’ll see a Provide Feedback button. Click that and you will be taken to a page where you can give a rating and leave a short comment about the product. Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you credit that you can use towards your future purchases.

Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "The Difference a City Year Makes" from The Boston Herald 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 expository / informative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

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

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can 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 Citing Text Evidence Expository / Informative writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

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

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

Worksheets with:

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

Slide Show 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 Expository Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Expository Writing Quiz

Expository Rubric

Expository Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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Check out my other Middle School Text Based Analysis Writing Prompts:

• Text Analysis Writing Prompts

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Do you want your students to understand the positives and negatives of plastics in our everyday lives?
This article tells about the history of plastics, the pros of plastics, and the problems with plastics today. There is a graphic organizer for students to fill out as they read.

The passages were written with middle schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for other grades as well.

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Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Why We Love Baseball" by Mark Newman 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 expository / informative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

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

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can 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.

*****************************************************************************************

This Citing Text Evidence Expository / Informative writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

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

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

Worksheets with:

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

Slide Show 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 Expository Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Expository Writing Quiz

Expository Rubric

Expository Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

*****************************************************************************************

Check out my other Middle School Text Based Analysis Writing Prompts:

• Text Analysis Writing Prompts

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Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

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Do you want your students to understand the carbon cycle process and the greenhouse effect?
This resource contains two informational reading passages. One about the carbon cycle. It comes with a diagram that students can label after reading the passage to show their understanding. The second passage is about the greenhouse effect and has a short fill in the blank, so they can summarize their understanding.

The passages were written with middle schoolers in mind, but the information is very interesting and would be useful for other grades as well.

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Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Jackie Robinson: Justice at Last" by Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns 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 expository / informative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

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

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can 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.

*****************************************************************************************

This Citing Text Evidence Expository / Informative writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

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

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

Worksheets with:

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

Slide Show 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 Expository Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Expository Writing Quiz

Expository Rubric

Expository Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

*****************************************************************************************

Check out my other Middle School Text Based Analysis Writing Prompts:

• Text Analysis Writing Prompts

*****************************************************************************************

Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

© Google Inc.™ All rights reserved. Google™ and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.™ Write On! with Jamie® is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.™

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Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

This resource contains five non-fiction texts about plants that are considered invasive species. It was made for the MS-LS2-4 and 5 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics NGSS. It covers the following invasive species:

Japanese Honeysuckle

Kudzu

Norway Maple

Purple Loosestrife

Water Hyacinth

There are graphic organizers to fill in as the students are reading. There is a link to a video, as well as a couple of other suggestions!

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⭐ Invasive Animal Species: NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5

⭐ Invasive Species - Animals NGSS: MS-LS2-4 and MS-LS2-5 in Black and White

⭐ Middle School NGSS Checklist

⭐ Back to School: Common Science Misconceptions for Middle School

⭐ Famous Scientists Bulletin Board Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Engineer and Inventor Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous Mathematicians Posters for Middle School

⭐ Famous People in the Area of STEM Posters for Middle School BUNDLE

⭐ Types of Energy Posters for upper elementary and middle school

Other Reading Passages

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS

⚛ Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Reading Passages for NGSS - Black and White

⚛ What are Decomposers? Reading Passage for NGSS 5-LS2-1

⚛ Ticks and Lyme Disease Awareness

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