Less than $5 8th Grade Writing Lesson

Is your classroom ready to dive into the dark, twisted futures of dystopian worlds? This Elements of Dystopia lesson plan is a totalitarian teaching tool that will captivate your middle school students while helping them identify and analyze key features of dystopian literature. Whether you're introducing this thought-provoking genre for the first time or reviewing it as part of a unit, this resource is your survival guide to dystopian education!

This Lesson is “Utopia” for Teachers Because:

✔️ Perfect for the fall and Halloween season, bringing an eerie edge to your ELA or humanities class.
✔️ Multi-media magic with guided notes, engaging discussions, a dystopian movie trailer (The Hunger Games), and short story (Examination Day) activities.
✔️ Makes teaching complex concepts like government control, surveillance, and rebellion easy to understand!

What’s Inside:

• Detailed lesson slides on the key elements of dystopia: Government Control, Surveillance, Lack of Individual Freedom, Dehumanization, Resistance/Rebellion, and Environmental Disaster/Scarcity.
• Fill-in-the-blank guided notes to engage students as they explore dystopian features in both The Hunger Games trailer and the short story Examination Day.
• Practice activities to identify dystopian themes in multimedia (film and literature).
• Creative writing and analysis opportunities to deepen understanding of the genre.

Use This Resource To:

• Introduce or review dystopian literature with your students.
• Engage learners with multi-modal content (video, text, and discussion).
• Teach during the spooky fall season for maximum engagement with dystopian fears.
• Reinforce essential reading comprehension and critical thinking skills as students analyze dystopian societies.

What You’ll Love:

• The guided practice with The Hunger Games trailer hooks students right from the start!
• Independent analysis of Examination Day lets students practice identifying dystopian elements on their own.
• Eerie, thematic puns and a structured approach make this lesson perfect for dystopian fans and curious minds alike.

Take your students to a world where nothing is as it seems—except the high-quality teaching materials you can rely on. This resource is your key to unlocking the chilling, totalitarian thrill of dystopian literature in your classroom!

Spooky Halloween Haunted House Fill In The Blank Descriptive Writing

This spooky writing is low prep and perfect for emerging writers and for reluctant writers!

Students will make the haunted house listing their own by choosing the appropriate adjective, name, verb or other part of speech. This makes it approachable for everyone!

For added flair, students can type up their finished product and then make a haunted house to color!

Includes:

PDF file of writing piece

Blush Notes 8.5 x 11 inches 200 Pages for Notebooks and journals

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Curriculum connections: Music, Language, Visual Art   Grades: 6-8 What is Included: Songza Assignment (rough copy and final assignment with writing/art), Lesson Ideas, a rubric.   About this Assignment:   This is a great back to school lesson to use with students in September. It provides students with a chance to reflect on their music preferences while learning about musical terms, and about an online music streaming site. It is a chance for your students to curate their own playlists. This activity is suitable for grade 6-8 students. This activity also gives teachers a chance to get to know the music preferences of their students to help create future lessons based on their interests. This lesson could be adapted to be used with other online music streaming websites. The lesson also encourages students to start to discuss music in ways beyond “I like this song”. They can start to learn about the categories in Songza such as genre and decade. There is a short writing piece included so that students can express why they selected the songs they did for their own Songza Playlists. This assignment can be adapted and used to suit the needs of your students.

Need to teach tone? Do it in a way your students will immediately understand through greeting cards! This is such a great way to also introduce non-fiction elements such as audience, message, and purpose.

The cards are simple to understand but require a little inferencing too. Using greeting cards means it's a lesson where students can learn and practice quickly.

The lesson has increased complexity, gradual release through group and independent work, and is adapted with a word bank.

What's Included:

• Detailed lesson on what tone is and isn't
• How to identify tone.
• Notes template for students to fill in during the lesson.
• Group practice with explanation.
• Individual practice.
• A two question formative assessment.

30 activities to celebrate Veteran's Day! Coloring, lists, poems, writings, and more...for using critical thinking skills to learn about a national holiday. Includes: Democracy is... Freedom is... Liberty means... The eagle is representative of... Veteran's Day Speech Map for listing no. of veterans/naming veterans 10 Ways to Thank a Veteran Make your own dog-tags Many faces of soldiers Many roles of soldiers What Veteran's Day means to me... Thank you to a Veteran My Message to a Veteran Decorate the tombstone of a fallen soldier Veteran Acrostic Poem A Veteran's Poem My favorite branch of armed services My Pledge for Peace Veteran's Day Maze Veteran's Day Word Search Women's roles in the Armed Services How many words can you make from "veteran" What will you do on Veteran's Day? From a soldier's point of view: What Veteran's Day means... The War Wall--fill in to make and display your own war wall 30 activities to help students acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, and honor veterans and what the special day means.

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.

Vous en voulez plus ? Voici quelques ressources de mini-leçons en FRANÇAIS à découvrir :

• 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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Do you need a series of writing prompts for your students that you can present in your Zoom class or on the projector in your classroom?

This is a great opener for your classroom, whether virtually or face-to-face. Each tab of the book (writing stem prompt) represents a "day in the life" of your student. The students can keep an online journal via Google Docs or they can use an "old fashioned" composition notebook.

This encourages dialogue, creativity, and helps guide supporting details when writing. These can be used over and over again... and get new responses each time! Note: It is a PPT, so you can edit it as needed!

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These 8 protocol/guideline slides are perfect for any essay in any subject! Students will follow the guidelines in order to present their essays to their peers and recieve direct and specific feedback through 3 column note taking.

Before the Lesson:

• Students should have completed a rough draft of their writing.
• Pre decide small revision groups.
• Make copies of each students essay for each of their group members.

Directions:

• Go through each of these 8 protocol slides with students as they recieve feedback from their peers in order to make revisions on their essay:

1. Distribute
2. Explain
3. Read
4. Read again
5. Share
6. Receive
7. Clarify
8. Repeat

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This product on writing St. Patrick's Day prompts briefly discusses what St. Patrick's Day is, how St. Patrick's Day came about, and what you can do on St. Patrick's Day to celebrate. Students will then have 7 mindfulness journal prompts that they can answer. They can cut out the pot of gold template and make a booklet with their journal prompts if they wish.

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The Luck of the Irish 2001 Movie Comprehension Questions

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St. Patrick's Day Mindfulness Activity

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St. Patrick's Day Mindfulness Writing Activities:

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Spring Writing Template and Example:

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Valentine's Day Mindfulness File Folder Activity

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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.

ELA Ethos, Pathos, Logos Game - Rhetorical Appeals Stand Up Sit Down Activity: Persuasive writing is an essential part of the ELA and AVID curriculum! Before students can successfully write their persuasive writing pieces, they need to understand the concepts of persuasive language. Make teaching ethos, pathos, and logos fun and engaging with these teach slides and rhetorical appeals game!

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What's Included

• 4 teach slides which go over the definitions and offer examples of pathos, ethos and logos
• 20 stand up sit down game slides
• 20 answer slides behind each game slide
• 1 editable template to make your own OR allow students to make their own
• comes in Powerpoint and Google Slides

Directions

• Read each sentence out loud.

• Students either stand or sit for the correct rhetorical triangle (pathos, ethos, or logos.)

• Consider setting a short timer or giving points for even more of a challenge!

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Celebrate summer with this engaging communal story-telling activity!

"Summer Collaborative Story Time" is a communal story-telling activity in which students practice using Freytag's Pyramid plot structure in their own narrative writing. In this activity, each student begins a story inspired by a unique summery-themed photograph. They are prompted to write the exposition of the tale by introducing the setting and main characters. After the allotted amount of time, the story is then passed to another student who is prompted to write the inciting incident or conflict and begin to detail the rising action. The paper is passed from student to student twice more until the story is resolved. When the stories are finished, the worksheet is returned to the original student who can then make edits and is responsible for producing a final draft.

With this intrinsically engaging activity, each student has the chance to tap into their creativity while applying knowledge of the 7 steps of Freytag's Pyramid. It is a great activity to introduce or reinforce the plot diagram and is ideal for the end of the year or in summer school. Since it runs itself, the lesson is also great for substitute plans or on those days when you need a quick plan to get you through the day. I trust you will find that your students will ask for this activity again and again!

Product Includes:

• 31 unique "Collaborative Story Time" worksheets with summer pictures and photographs (2-sided)
• 1 blank worksheet so that you may include your own picture or photograph

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Back to School MUST have resource!

Twenty day introduction to writers' workshop in the middle grades.

From going through the rules of the workshop, to editing vs. conferencing, to the different genre of writing. Everything is covered or introduced in this twenty day plan.

This package includes detailed lessons, BLMs, posters and teacher prompts. NOW INCLUDES: a digital presentation

Although this is intended for use when the school year begins, it can easily be used at any point throughout the year to teach different aspects that are covered.

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This picture prompt writing set is perfect for easy morning warm-ups or quick on the go printables for sub tubs. Each picture comes with 2 versions. First, there is the print and go version. This set is ready to be printed and added to your sub tub. The other version is a picture prompt with directions. These are ready to be put on the whiteboard for easy morning writing prompts.

Recalling a Christmas Memory Project

Students will be able to use brain mapping worksheets to recall and answer the questions who, what, when where and why in reference to a Christmas memory. The project is a four-paragraph writing project.

Materials Included:

· Goals and Teacher Instructions

· Student Introduction Page

· Student Planning Page

· Grading Rubric

· Optional Writing Page

Ready to dig into a legendary lesson? Your students will howl with excitement as they explore the spine-tingling tale of the Rougarou, a famous Cajun folklore creature! Perfect for grades 6-8, this highly engaging resource leads your students through the eerie swamps of Louisiana to discover the legend of the Rougarou. Whether they believe it or not, they’ll be hooked on analyzing the mysterious details, all while meeting CCSS standards.

This Rougarou Urban Legends Resource Includes: Elements of Urban Legends – A detailed mini-lesson exploring the key features of urban legends: mysterious creatures, storytelling traditions, fear of the unknown, and cultural connections.
Rougarou Informational Text – A fascinating article about the legendary werewolf-like creature from Cajun folklore.
Creature Profile Worksheet – Students will use evidence from the text to create their own legendary creature profile.
Horror Story Starter – A thrilling writing prompt to inspire students to craft their own creepy tales, encouraging creativity and critical thinking.

Why You'll Love It:

• High Engagement: Who can resist a good swampy mystery? This resource captivates even the most reluctant readers with thrilling folklore.
• Standards Aligned: Aligned with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.5, and W.6.2. Your students will analyze, infer, and explain using textual evidence!
• Perfect for Critical Thinking: Students will compare legends, use logical reasoning to explore myths, and cite evidence from the text.
• Versatile Usage: Ideal for whole group lessons, independent work, or spooky-themed projects!

Suggested Uses:

• Reading & Comprehension: Use the article to teach informational text standards, build inference skills, and analyze the author’s purpose.
• Creative Writing: Turn your classroom into a spooky story-writing workshop!
• Discussion & Debate: Let students debate whether the Rougarou is fact or fiction while citing their sources.
• Socratic Seminars: Engage your class in thoughtful, standards-aligned discussions about the purpose of urban legends.

Checklist of Benefits: ✅ Highly engaging legend of the Rougarou
✅ Perfect for spooky-themed lessons
✅ Standards-aligned (CCSS)
✅ Supports critical thinking and analysis
✅ Includes a writing prompt for creativity
✅ Flexible for a range of classroom activities
✅ Perfect for 6-8 grade classrooms

Don’t be left howling in the dark—grab this unbelievably good resource today and make your lessons legendary!

An easy-to-follow guide to using and writing effective titles: what to capitalize, what to italicize, plus includes examples of effective titles, and discussion slides of famous novels and their alternate titles: 1984 Gone With the Wind The Great Gatsby Treasure Island Vanity Fair Also, includes an activity slide for writing titles with articles, pictures, and essays. There are 12 slides.

Déverrouillez le potentiel d'écriture de vos élèves avec notre mini-leçon échantillon gratuite sur la structure de la phrase ! Cette ressource offre un aperçu de notre guide complet conçu pour enrichir votre arsenal pédagogique.

Inclus dans l'échantillon gratuit :

• Une mini-leçon centrée sur la structure de la phrase (accord sujet-verbe).
• Des activités engageantes pour aider les élèves à pratiquer et maîtriser le contenu.
• Un exemple modélisé illustrant les concepts clés.
• Des conseils pratiques pour intégrer la leçon dans votre programme.

Passez à la version complète : Si vous trouvez cet échantillon utile, envisagez d'acquérir la version complète de ma ressource. La ressource complète comprend :

• 7 mini-leçons approfondies : Couvrant divers aspects de la structure de la phrase, chacune conçue pour construire sur la précédente.
• Affiches détaillées : Des aides visuelles pour aider les élèves à comprendre et à retenir les concepts essentiels.
• Exemples modélisés : Des exemples clairs et complets démontrant l'utilisation correcte.
• Activités interactives : Des exercices engageants pour renforcer l'apprentissage et encourager l'application pratique.
• Matériel supplémentaire : Des ressources additionnelles pour soutenir vos leçons et assurer la réussite des élèves.

Équipez votre classe avec les outils nécessaires pour améliorer la structure des phrases et la maîtrise globale de l'écriture. Essayez l'échantillon gratuit dès aujourd'hui et constatez la différence que cette ressource complète peut apporter à votre enseignement et à l'apprentissage de vos élèves !

Vous en voulez plus ? Voici quelques ressources de mini-leçons en FRANÇAIS à découvrir :

• 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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