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

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Looking for a final writing assignment on William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? This resource features everything you'll need to lead students through the process of writing an analytical essay about Romeo and Juliet. The resource features 5 writing prompts which will motivate students to think with nuance about important themes in the play. The resource also includes scaffolding to help students select evidence, generate an outline, and begin writing. For teachers, the resource features an assessment rubric which can be used to grade and provide feedback on students' analytical writing.

Here's what you'll find in this editable 8-page resource:

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a topic of their own. Includes a handout introducing students to the elements in an analytical essay as well as a scaffolded writing schedule with each step in the essay writing process. (4 pages)
• Outline Template: Scaffold the writing process by having students fill out an outline before they write their papers. The outline template has boxes where students can write out their hook, thesis, topic sentences, textual evidence, and so on. (3 pages)
• Assessment Rubric: A detailed assessment rubric enables teachers to grade student papers in a fast and efficient manner. (1 page)

The entire unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching the Romeo and Juliet. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature! 

Happy teaching!

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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet

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COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing

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Students are Hollywood stars in this movie-themed, narrative writing project. Differentiated writing project Includes: Brainstorming handouts Plot line for upper level students Lined essay paper Credits/playbill page Directions for use Narrative definition Project Extensions for GT/AP Supplemental Resources Fun, engaging format for working with narrative writing. Use as introduction to narratives or for assessment purposes. Meets CCSS.

Learning involves both oral and written presentations, which are crucial to mastering presentation skills. To aid in the evaluation process, this rubric covers both types of presentations and is presented on a single, user-friendly page. It can be used by students, teachers, or paraprofessionals. Additionally, a digital version is provided for students to assess their peers.

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This rubric looks at 6 different areas when students are being assessed on writing instructions. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: instructions are in order, steps, details, and materials are included in the instructions, the instructions relate with the topic, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the writing instructions assignment out of 18 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

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This resource should accompany Kwame Alexander's book The Door of No Return. This writing project asks students to conduct a small amount of research about the real Door of No Return. They will consider why the author may have chosen this title for his book, and they will think about how their reading experience may have been different if they had known about the door before reading.

This resource includes the writing prompt, a space for collecting information regarding the research questions, an essay outline, and a grading rubric. All sheets come in color and black/white for easy printing.

This product features 20 generic essay prompts that will work for any novel. They can be used within the classroom and for distance learning.

These prompts are differentiated so that they appeal to all learners and give all students a chance to shine in their essay writing! After years of tweaking my essay prompts, I have created questions that are thoughtful and concise so that in turn, they reap excellent student responses.

Example: How reliable is the narrator of your novel? Is the reader able to fully trust him/her? Why or why not? Support your answer with three specific and relevant details from the text.

Essay prompts focus on literary analysis and are recommended for middle and high school students.

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This Roald Dahl LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER Essay Exam resource provides students a chance to show what they know. 15 EDITABLE Essay Writing Prompts to encourage insightful responses from this canonized work. Also, there are an additional 15 Discussion Questions and a MIDDLE SCHOOL or Easy VERSION (for Differentiation) to be used for additional essay practice or group projects. 6th and 10th Graders will love this essay exam. Check it out!

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Roald Dahl's Lamb to the Slaughter highlights Mary Mahoney and his husband's ending relationship. After a disappointing discussion, six-month pregnant Mary does the unthinkable. Will she be found out or will she get away with her crime?

This 6th - 10th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their world, and their life's journey.

This RESOURCE Includes:

1. 15 EDITABLE Essay Writing Prompts

2.15 Discussion Questions

3. MIDDLE SCHOOL or Easy VERSION (for Differentiation)

4. 2 "LAMB" Worksheets

5. [Black and White Versions]

6. Suggested Uses

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

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Looking for a final writing assignment on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? This resource features everything you'll need to lead students through the process of writing an analytical essay about Julius Caesar.

The resource features 5 writing prompts which will motivate students to think with nuance about important themes in the play. The resource also includes scaffolding to help students select evidence, generate an outline, and begin writing. For teachers, the resource features an assessment rubric which can be used to grade and provide feedback on students' analytical writing.

As a bonus, this resource also features a two-page handout on how to embed quotations within an analytical essay. The handout provides students with three techniques for framing textual evidence: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of short quotations into one's own sentence.

Here's what you'll find in this editable 10-page resource:

• Analytical Writing Assignment: Challenge students to take their interpretations one step further by writing an analytical paper on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. Let students choose from one of 5 thought-provoking sample topics — or invite them to develop a topic of their own. Writing schedule, outline template, and rubric included. (4 pages)
• Framing Quotations: This handout provides students with advice about how to embed textual evidence into a body paragraph. The handout familiarizes students with three different methods for framing quotations: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of key words and phrases within one's own sentence. (2 pages)
• Outline Template: Provide students with the scaffolding necessary to write a five-paragraph essay. This outline template challenges students to fill in a text box for every part of their essay: hook, thesis, topic sentences, evidence, analysis, and conclusion. (3 pages)
• Assessment Rubric: Evaluate student essays in a quick and efficient manner by using an analytical writing rubric. (1 page)

The entire unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions which are easy to navigate and quick to print.

Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching the Julius Caesar. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature! 

Happy teaching!

Adam Jernigan, Ph.D.

adamjernigan@gmail.com

P.S. Remember to “follow” my store to receive email updates on new products by Rigorous Resources. New products will be 50% OFF for the first 24 hours!

Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Julius Caesar

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Macbeth

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet

COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing

INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter

One-page quiz for introduction or assessment to working with citations. Whole group or individual activity that combines technology and how to properly cite research materials.

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This rubric looks at 5 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a story. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: the story outline relates with the graphic organizer, all parts of the story are written in sequential order, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the story writing assignment out of 15 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

This product features all the materials you need to assign a compare/contrast essay for Edgar Allan Poe's two famously gruesome tales: "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Black Cat."

For this assignment, students will need to think critically and specifically about the similarities and differences between the two famous stories. A comprehensive chart is provided to prompt students to take a close look at both tales and to think beyond the obvious (like the fact that they are both written by Edgar Allan Poe) and consider the deeper similarities and differences (like plot structure, mental state of the narrators, and elements of suspense) between them. These thoughtfully-constructed materials will help students develop exemplary compare/contrast essays that they can be proud of!

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This Roald Dahl LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER Essay Exam resource provides students a chance to show what they know. 15 EDITABLE Essay Writing Prompts to encourage insightful responses from this canonized work. Also, there are an additional 15 Discussion Questions and a MIDDLE SCHOOL or Easy VERSION (for Differentiation) to be used for additional essay practice or group projects. 6th and 10th Graders will love this essay exam. Check it out!

SUMMARY:

Roald Dahl's Lamb to the Slaughter highlights Mary Mahoney and his husband's ending relationship. After a disappointing discussion, six-month pregnant Mary does the unthinkable. Will she be found out or will she get away with her crime?

This 6th - 10th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their world, and their life's journey.

This RESOURCE Includes:

1. 15 EDITABLE Essay Writing Prompts

2.15 Discussion Questions

3. MIDDLE SCHOOL or Easy VERSION (for Differentiation)

4. 2 "LAMB" Worksheets

5. [Black and White Versions]

6. Suggested Uses

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• HIGH HORSE GOES COURTING [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
• THE OPEN WINDOW [LESSON ACTIVITIES]
• AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE [TASK CARDS]
• THE SNIPER [TASK CARDS]
• A WORN PATH [TASK CARDS]

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

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A quick, two page review of Grammar Tips (sentence variety with examples and reader as writer instructions) along with a five-step format for structuring standardized essays. Easy to follow with color-coded examples.

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• on level learners
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• Virtual Instruction
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• Struggling Readers
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This rubric looks at 6 different areas when students are being assessed on writing step-by-step directions. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: making sure the directions are in sequential order, including a topic, supporting sentences, exact details, and a closing sentence, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the step-by-step writing assignment out of 18 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

This product features 20 beautifully-made task cards with generic essay prompts that will work for any novel. These prompts are differentiated so that they appeal to all learners and give all students a chance to shine in their essay writing! After years of tweaking my essay prompts, I have created questions that are thoughtful and concise so that in turn, they reap excellent student responses. Example: How reliable is the narrator of your novel? Is the reader able to fully trust him/her? Why or why not? Support your answer with three specific and relevant details from the text. Essay prompts focus on literary analysis and are recommended for middle and high school students. _________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out these great resources that can be adapted for any novel by Language Arts Excellence: Differentiated Essay Prompts for use with ANY Novel Novel Soundtrack Assignment Socratic Seminar Lesson Plan and Materials Adaptable for ANY Topic Differentiated End of Term Reflection Activities Book Recommendation Form Differentiated End of Year Reflection Activities

This Katharine Brush THE BIRTHDAY PARTY Essay Exam resource provides students a chance to show what they know. 14 EDITABLE Essay Writing Prompts to encourage insightful responses from this canonized work. Also, there are an additional 15 Discussion Questions and a STANDING DISCUSSION PARTY exercise (for Differentiation) to be used for additional assessment. 7th and 11th Graders will love this essay exam. Check it out!

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Brush's "The Birthday Party" highlights a seemingly happy couple at first glance at an innocent dinner; however, when viewed closer is obviously a dinner gone wrong. What could possibly be the problem?

This 7th - 11th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, their world, their relationships, and their life's journey.

This RESOURCE Includes:

1. 14 EDITABLE Essay Writing Prompts

2.15 Discussion Questions

3. a STANDING DISCUSSION PARTY ACTIVITY (for Differentiation)

4. 2 "LAMB" Worksheets

5. [Black and White Versions]

6. Suggested Uses

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

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