Less than $5 8th Grade Writing Handouts
Episode 3 Disney's The Crossover Series Text Companion Handout
By TooBookedUp
If your students loved reading Kwame Alexander's The Crossover, they need to see the new Disney+ series! As teachers, we want our students to be engaged, even when they are watching a film. With this resource, students will be challenged to think critically about the text and film in a variety of ways including comparing and contrasting, evaluating director decisions, and tracking character development across the series.
This resource includes:
- A double-sided handout for episode 3
- This handout contains:
- One do now question, three discourse questions, compare and contrast section, and two rigorous writing tasks in DOK 3 or 4 and Bloom's Taxonomy Evaluate/Analyze categories.
- This handout contains a teacher-facing answer key with answers students may write about.
Check out every episode bundled 1-8: Disney's The Crossover Series Text Companion Handouts Episodes 1-8 BUNDLE (TeachShare.com)
Narrative Writing | EASTER BUNDLE
By Nardine Mettry
Spark your students' imaginations with these engaging Easter-themed narrative writing prompts! This bundle offers two exciting storylines to inspire creative writing and storytelling.
What's Included:
- Benny the Bunny's Easter Surprise: Challenge students to write a story about a silent bunny who can only speak on Easter Day. Encourage them to develop the plot, characters, and setting to create a captivating tale.
- Not Bunny, But... Egg-cellent Surprise! Ignite curiosity with this unexpected twist! Students will craft a story around a creature that hatches from an Easter egg, exploring imaginative possibilities and character development.
These writing prompts offer opportunities for students to practice descriptive language, plot development, and character building while having fun with the Easter theme.
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English Language Arts Certificate Awards For Middle and High School
By A Plus Education
Recognize your student's hard work and effort throughout the school year with this set of English Language awards in gold theme. These awards are standards based with each award including the number of the standard.
Awards for literary reading, speaking, listening, writing, informational reading, language conventions, and some miscellaneous awards are included and saved by category in separate folders.
These awards could be given throughout the school year and for a school-wide awards program. These awards are a great way reward and to motivate your students to do well as well as create a positive inspiring classroom culture.
This product is an editable PowerPoint file, you must have PowerPoint software to use this product.
Editable means only the text can be edited.
Writing Bill of Rights Printable Poster for Middle and High School Students
By Geography & Math Made Easy
*Zip File Reader Needed to Open File*
High Resolution: 300 DPI
Can be printed assmall or as large as you need.
This Writer's Bill of Rights was created by a group of teachers of 5th-grade highly-gifted students but can be used for middle school and high school students at all levels. A poster that can be used in language arts or other classrooms.
This is a jpg file. The file size is 2.4 megabytes at 300 dpi.
It can be enlarged to a poster size for the classroom.
Disclaimer:
One purchase is good for one teacher. If additional teachers would like to use this, please purchase additional licenses.
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Informative Prompt, Articles, Outline, and Rubric - Distance Learning
By Educate and Create
This includes two Articles "How do hurricanes form? A step-by-step guide" and "How Do Hurricanes Form?" plus a graph titled "Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale" . After reading these sources students are given a prompt for an expository essay on how hurricanes are formed. Includes a outline sheet that can be easily filled out in Google Docs as well as a rubric. This product works great in any digital classroom. This is editable in Google Docs. You must have Google Drive to use this product! You may sign up for Google drive for free Visit here for help with Google Drive
Social Skills Activities and Worksheets | Brainstorm Graphic Organizer | SEL
By Queen's Educational Resources
Social Skills Activities and Worksheets | Brainstorm Graphic Organizer | SEL
About This Resource
**★ Topic - **Social Skills
**★ **Brainstorming Social Skills Activity Worksheets
**★ **10 pages
**★ **PDF file
**★ **Suitable for Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School
**★ **Social Emotional Learning
**★ **Detailed Suggested Responses included
This resource includes:
**★ **1 General Note-Taking Sheet
**★ **1 Social Skills Word Dissection Worksheet
**★ **1 Good vs. Poor Social Skills Brainstorming Worksheet
**★ **1 Social Skills Word Web Worksheet
**★ **3 Bulletin Board Display Pages to showcase student work
**★ **Sample Responses for all activities to support instruction
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of social skills with this engaging and interactive note-taking worksheet! This resource guides students to break down the concept of social skills by brainstorming and reflecting on the meanings of “social” and “skills.” Through this activity, students will analyze each term, connect their ideas, and develop a clear, personal definition of social skills.
Additionally, they will reflect on their own experiences to identify examples of good and poor social skills, fostering meaningful discussions and self-awareness.
Bulletin Board Task Display Pages are included to showcase student work and definitions on your classroom bulletin board to reinforce learning and create a visual display of their efforts.
Sample Responses | Answer Keys Included: Provide guidance for brainstorming activities and examples of good and poor social skills, making it easy for teachers to facilitate discussions or support students as needed.
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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.
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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources | All Rights Reserved
Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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Julius Caesar FINAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Essay Prompts, Advice, Rubric | EDITABLE
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
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!
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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
Find the Word Meaning: No Prep Test Prep ELA Revising/Editing/Grammar
By Blooming Through High School
Finding the meaning of words: in context, with a definition and from the Latin or Greek base. Four teaching pages are included for self-guided learning along with 7 student pages for practice with various shortened reading passages.
INCLUDED:
- 3 Self-grading Google Forms
- Editable Word Doc
- Reading Passage
- Teaching pages
- Answer Key
BUNDLE & SAVE: ELA Test Prep, Study Guide & Activities Bundle
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Dialogue, Inferencing, and Point of View
By Beth Hammett
14 non-fiction and 1 fiction scenarios with speech and thought bubbles for students to make inferences, practice point of view, and practice writing dialogue. Non-Fiction Scenes Include: Skiers Musicians Basketball Player Hiking Art Babysitting Mechanics Friends Salesman Accident Garden Skateboarding Science Parking Lot and Aliens (fiction) Can be used individually or with whole groups for journal writing, writing text evidence based on visual clues, on-demand writing prompts, writing reader's theater/plays, practice grammar skills, spelling, vocabulary, and more.
CER - Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Reference Flip Book
By Brittany Henderson
Help students with their science writing skills with this quick reference for the CER strategy. Each tab tells about the parts of a CER and gives examples of each part in practice.
Give out to each individual student for their own reference, or keep on hand as a class set when students need some guidance about the process.
Includes
- PDF with the flip book pages
- Instructions on how to make the flip book
MINI-LEÇONS/ATELIER D'ÉCRITURE : STRUCTURE DE LA PHRASE + FLUIDITÉ
By French Made Fun!
Transformez l'écriture de vos élèves avec notre ressource complète sur la structure des phrases !
Ce guide détaillé est conçu pour fournir aux enseignants les outils nécessaires pour améliorer la compréhension et l'utilisation des structures de phrases par les élèves.
Ce qui est inclus dans la version complète :
- 7 mini-leçons approfondies : Plongez dans divers aspects de la structure des phrases avec des leçons progressives qui couvrent tout, des phrases simples aux phrases complexes.
- Affiches pédagogiques détaillées : Utilisez des aides visuelles pratiques qui aident les élèves à comprendre et à se souvenir des concepts importants. Les affiches sont parfaites pour être affichées en classe ou comme référence rapide pendant les leçons.
- Exemples modélisés : Des exemples clairs et compréhensibles sont fournis pour chaque leçon, démontrant l'utilisation correcte des structures de phrases. Ces modèles servent de guides pratiques pour les élèves.
- Activités interactives : Engagez vos élèves avec des exercices pratiques qui renforcent les concepts appris. Les activités sont conçues pour être interactives et stimulantes, encourageant les élèves à appliquer leurs connaissances.
- Matériaux supplémentaires : Recevez des ressources supplémentaires pour enrichir vos leçons et soutenir l'apprentissage continu des élèves. Cela inclut des fiches de travail, des exercices de renforcement, et des activités de groupe.
Cette ressource complète est idéale pour les enseignants cherchant à améliorer la compétence en écriture de leurs élèves. Avec des leçons structurées et des outils pédagogiques efficaces, vous serez bien équipé pour guider vos élèves vers la maîtrise de la structure des phrases.
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- Écriture: Générer les idées
- Écriture: Endurance et motivation
- Écriture: La structure et la fluidité
- Écriture: Améliorer le choix de mots
- Écriture: Introductions & Conclusions
- Lecture: Solutionner les mots
- Lecture: La visualisation
- Lecture: Faire des liens
- Lecture: Connaissances antérieures
- Lecture: Faire des prédictions
- Lecture: Faire des inférences
- Lecture: Informations clés
- Lecture: Stratégies de réparation
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Middle School Argument Writing Essay Analysis activity, Peer/ Self Checklist
By The Red-Haired Reader
This product has 3 parts. First, there is a hi-lighting activity that requires students to go back into an Argument Essay they've already written and color-code the different essential parts of their writing. You could post this assignment on Google classroom or project the directions onto the Smart Board. The second part is a checklist for Argument Writing. You will make a copy for each student. The students could use it themselves for self- assessment, OR they could switch and use it for peer feedback. Finally, there is a very helpful chart that includes transition words for Argument Writing, including power words, transition words, turnback words, and counter argument words. You can copy this for all students, hang it on the wall, project it on the Smart Board, or post it on Google classroom. My students keep this in their binders to refer to all year long.
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Lois Lowry "Number the Stars" worksheets
By Peter D
This is a 57-page set of worksheets for the story "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. There is one page of comprehension questions (multiple choice and short answer) for each chapter. There is also a wide selection of worksheets included in this novel study: * vocabulary worksheets (4 pages) * vocabulary quiz * fill in the blanks (7 pages) * scrambled sentences (4 pages) * review questions * story review * story reflection * parts of a story * author study * "w" questions * theme * cause and effect * illustrations * story map * summaries * point of view * character analysis * comic strip * book design * news report * interviews * scrambled sentence tiles * crossword puzzle * fallen phrases * word search Also, there is an answer key included at the end of the file. Worksheets for novels and chapter books: Betty G. Birney: The World according to Humphrey Andrew Clements: Frindle Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Roald Dahl: Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator Roald Dahl: James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl: Matilda Roald Dahl: The BFG Kate DiCamillo: Leroy Ninker Saddles Up Kate DiCamillo: The Tale of Despereaux Astrid Lindgren: Pippi Longstocking Lois Lowry: Number the Stars Patricia MacLachlan: Sarah, Plain and Tall Patricia MacLachlan: Skylark Phyllis Reynolds Naylor: Shiloh Scott O’Dell: Island of the Blue Dolphins Veronica Roth: Divergent J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Louis Sachar: Holes Armstrong Sperry: Call It Courage Mark Twain: Adventures of Huckleberry Finn E. B. White: Charlotte’s Web E. B. White: Stuart Little Laura Ingalls Wilder: Little House in the Big Woods
Fungi Life Cycle Writing Prompts & Note-Taking Sheets
By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
Dive into the intriguing world of fungi with our detailed writing prompts and note-taking sheets on the fungi life cycle. Perfect for students of all ages, these educational resources offer engaging activities and structured note-taking templates to enhance understanding of fungi development. From spore formation to fruiting bodies, each stage of the fungi life cycle is meticulously covered, fostering curiosity and scientific exploration. Ideal for classroom use or individual study, these sheets support a hands-on learning approach, making the study of fungi both fun and informative.
These writing prompts would be perfectly paired with the Fungi Life Cycle Full Unit Study:
Comprehensive Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study
Please also check out my other Plant and Fungi Life Cycle resources:
FREE Plant & Fungi Life Cycle - Reading Passages, Q & A, and Note-taking Pages
Comprehensive Plant Life Cycle Unit Study
Comprehensive Plant and Fungi Life Cycle Unit Study Bundle
Argumentative Writing - Argue with Historical Quotes
By Shy's Sunshine Room
Description:
- Every student contests and questions every piece of information that comes their way. Usually, they counter silly topics. What if you could give your students an outlet to argue and discover their own beliefs while challenging words of value?
Includes:
- This packet includes 20 different quotes from different historical figures, such as Napoleon Bonaparte, William Shakespeare, Thomas Edison, Leonardo de Vinci, George Washington, Richard Nixon, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Darwin, Henry Ford, Sigmund Freud, Galileo Galilei, Isaac Newton, Michelangelo, Mozart, Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, John F. Kennedy, Aristotle, Winston S. Churchill, and Socrates
Student will be asked to contend with the following questions as they argue for or against quotes:
✬Do you believe it to be true?
✬Was it true at one time, or has it changed throughout history?
✬Is it applicable to your life?
✬Are the words even worth being quoted?
Your feedback is appreciated!
Deaf Education - Writing Characters, Setting, and Plot Ideas
By Sign with me TOD
As our students are completing written assignments, sometimes coming up with characters, a setting, and a plot is difficult. With this product students are provided with a lengthy list of female names, male names, and gender neutral names to choose from, possible setting ideas that also include words that focus on the time of day, time of year, days of the week, and months. This packet also provided plot ideas for a variety of writing assignments such as story ideas about life, science fiction, adventure, mystery, fantasy, funny stories, friendship, superhero, family, and animal story ideas. Students do not have to use the examples provided or even the characters names, but it does provide them with a boost of confidence to pick their own topic.
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The Verb Be Practice, Review, and Examples:
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Nouns Practice, Review, and Examples:
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The Difficult Path by Grace Lin Short Story Lesson
By Ms. J's ELA
This lesson should accompany Grace Lin's short story The Difficult Path. This resource includes a 12 page slides presentation with pre-reading questions, 7 vocabulary words from the story, tiered reading questions, and questions focused on one particular standard: Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from other stories. The presentation includes an answer key.
This resource also includes student handouts with the same activities. You will see these in the preview. You will get a colored copy along with a b/w printer friendly copy.
Guess Your Grade - Effective Effort Form
By Language Arts Excellence
This 3-page form asks students to specifically rate their performance on the 6 components of effective effort on a given essay: TIME, FOCUS, RESOURCEFULNESS, USE OF STRATEGIES, USE OF FEEDBACK, and COMMITMENT. This product is modeled after teachings from The Skillful Teacher by Jon Saphier, Mary Ann Haley-Speca, and Robert Gower and encourages a growth mindset in students. I provide this form to my students every single time I assign a paper and am always pleasantly surprised at how honest they are in their responses, especially as the incentive for guessing their grade is 2 bonus points! ____________________________________________________________________________ Also, check out this great lesson plan for teaching Effective Effort by Language Arts Excellence: ⭐Effective Effort Lesson Plan ____________________________________________________________________________ ⭐Click to Follow Language Arts Excellence⭐
MIDDLE SCHOOL READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS [TASK CARDS AND WORKSHEETS]
By Richard B Williams
Middle school students sometimes have problems keeping up with the different parts of reading analysis. They sometimes get lost in the sea of all they have to keep up with while they read. This MIDDLE SCHOOL READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS [TASK CARDS AND WORKSHEETS] resource gives students access to understanding their reading passages.
It has *AWESOME, HIGHLY ENGAGING SUGGESTED USES, *2 KINDS OF WORKSHEETS, *EDITABLE for TEACHER PERSONALIZATION, *INCLUDES WORKBOOK COVER AND PAGES, *GREAT FOR DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION. Students will be able to navigate texts, making sense of reading passages. Check it Out!
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ELA - Lyrics and Poetry - Analyzing Word Choice
By Amanda G
Nothing like catching two curriculum areas in one. This assignment will help you meet expectations in both music and language. Students are asked to analyze poetry and lyrics, both those used in class and those of their own choosing. The assignment has students looking at: * vocabulary used * structure * techniques * important words * feelings Students are also asked to consider how the poem/music is meant to be performed. They are also asked to consider the background of the poet/musician.