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Murder Mystery Inference Activity: Lamb to the Slaughter Mini Unit

By TooBookedUp

Engage your middle school students with a thrilling 5-day detective unit centered around Roald Dahl's gripping short story, "Lamb to the Slaughter." This comprehensive unit combines critical thinking, inferencing, and multimedia analysis, making it perfect for ELA classrooms. Students will step into the shoes of detectives, analyze texts, watch film adaptations, and compare their experiences, all while meeting key CCSS standards.

What’s Included:

  • Detailed Lesson Plans: Each day is thoughtfully planned to guide students through reading, analyzing, writing, and discussing "Lamb to the Slaughter."
  • Graphic Organizers: Scaffolded organizers for each day to help students track evidence, make inferences, and compare the text with the film.
  • Texts and Multimedia: The original short story and a link to the film adaptation, complete with an introduction by Roald Dahl.
  • Writing Prompts: Engaging prompts to encourage students to write opinion essays and reflections.
  • Class Discussion Guides: Questions and prompts to facilitate meaningful classroom discussions.

Day-by-Day Breakdown:

Day 1: Introduction to the Detective Activity

  • Students are introduced to the murder mystery and work in groups to analyze witness statements and evidence photos.
  • Focus on inference and deduction skills.

Day 2: Writing an Opinion Essay

  • Students write an opinion essay based on their detective work from Day 1.
  • Emphasis on textual evidence and structured writing.

Day 3: Reading "Lamb to the Slaughter"

  • Students read the short story in chunked sections, making inferences and annotating the text.
  • Use of scaffolding techniques to support all learners.

Day 4: Comparing Text and Film

  • Students watch the film adaptation of "Lamb to the Slaughter."
  • They use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast the text and film, analyzing differences in storytelling techniques.

Day 5: Final Analysis and Discussion

  • Students discuss their findings and the differences between the text and film.
  • Wrap-up activities include reflective writing and sharing insights.

CCSS Alignment:

This unit aligns with CCSS standards for grades 5-8, focusing on quoting accurately from texts, citing textual evidence, and analyzing multimedia elements. Standards covered include:

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.7
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.7
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.7

Benefits:

  • Engaging and Interactive: Students love the hands-on detective work and multimedia elements.
  • Skill-Building: Focus on inferencing, textual evidence, and critical thinking skills.
  • Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: All materials and instructions are included for a seamless implementation.

Bring excitement and depth to your ELA classroom with this 5-day detective unit on "Lamb to the Slaughter." Your students will love stepping into the role of detectives while honing their reading and analytical skills.

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We Beat The Street Lesson Plan and Activities | Text-to-Text Connection

By Queen's Educational Resources

We Beat The Street Lesson Plan and Activities | Text-to-Text Connection

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★ Text - We Beat The Street

Text-to-Text Lesson Plan and Short Response Writing Assignment

27 pages

Print and Digital

EDITABLE Lesson Plan

Suitable for Middle and High School Students

2 Answer Keys Included

2 Google Slide Links

Items included in the lesson packet:

✍ Lesson Plan items included

★ Full Lesson Plan (PDF and Editable version / 2 full pages)

★ Links to Article and Video

★ Article (PDF file)

★ 2 Note-Taking Worksheets (to jot down important notes)

★ Vocabulary Sheet (defined article vocabulary words)

★ Quick Write Worksheet Activity (2 option variations)

★ Purpose for Reading and Watching Worksheet

(with and without example response) and ANSWER KEY

★ Groupwork Text-to-Text Connection Chart Worksheet and ANSWER KEY

★ Groupwork Reflection Sheet

★ Bulletin Board Task Display Page for groupwork activity, so you can
showcase exemplar student work.

★ 2 Text-to-Text Connections Bookmarks

★ Google Slide Link

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✎ Short Response Writing Assignment items included

★ One Short Response Writing Assignment

about "Inspirational Educators" in Chapter 3 of the WBTS book - George's
teacher, Ms. Johnson.

★ Differentiated version of the Short Response Writing Piece

for students who need additional assistance or guidance.

★ Writer’s Reflection Sheet

★ Writing Skills List Sheet

that includes a list of writing skills that students can select from to reflect
about their writing strengths and weaknesses. This is especially helpful for
students who need additional assistance or guidance.

2 Student-Friendly 2-point Rubrics

to choose from and evaluate the writing piece.

★ 1 Bulletin Board Task Display Page

to accompany the showcasing of student work, while enhancing the overall
visual aspect of your bulletin board!

★ Google Slide Link

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

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This resource includes a _We Beat The Stree_t Text-to-Text Lesson Plan that encourages students to make connections across texts. Students read a non-fiction news article (included in the packet) and connect it to the book We Beat The Street. The lesson focuses on Chapter 3, George's relationship with his third grade teacher, Miss Johnson. Similarly, the news article and video focus on one gang member's positive experience with an influential teacher - like George's teacher, Miss Johnson.

► The link to the news article and video are provided in the lesson plan.

► Students will specifically recognize and compare the similar life-changing actions of the teachers in both the article and the book as well as their impact on the individuals.

Short Response Writing Assignment

In Chapter 3, we learn that Miss. Johnson, George's third grade teacher, has made George feel smart and special. She's one of several people who has motivated and inspired him to look beyond his circumstances, go to college, and become somebody big and important.

This resource includes a differentiated short response writing assignment where students will write about why Miss Johnson is an inspirational person in George's life. They will cite specific evidence from the text to support their responses and analysis. A rubric to score/evaluate your students' responses is included - 2 options to choose from.

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  • WBTS Text-to-Text Connections LESSON PACKET
  • WBTS Peer Pressure Mini Essay Packet
  • WBTS Overcoming Challenges Essay Packet
  • WBTS Inspirational Educators Short Response Packet
  • WBTS Inference Task Cards, Test, Graphic Organizer, and Bookmarks
  • INFERENCE Lesson Plan and PowerPoint
  • WBTS Graphic Organizer and Activity Packet

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

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College Application Essay Writing: How to Write a Common App Personal Statement

By Rigorous Resources for High School English

This 30-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need to help students write write phenomenal college application essays! This is the PREMIERE bundle for any English teacher, college counselor, or tutor working to help students master the Common App essay!

The materials in this bundle were designed by a Ph.D. who has taught English at top-ranked high schools and colleges for over 20 years. He has worked closely with former college admissions officers from Harvard, Brown, and NYU. This 30-page unit features all the wisdom he's gathered over a decades-long career in secondary and higher education. The unit is packed to the brim with writing tips and formatting advice that will help your students craft truly remarkable college essays!

Here are some highlights from the 30-page curriculum:

How to Get Started (Handout #1): Tips for how to get started on one's college essay and overcome writer's block. (1 page)

Strategies for Crafting Vivid & Lively Prose (Handout #2): While the question of what students choose to write about will be important, the question of how they write will be equally important since a writer's style can reveal a lot about their personality. This handout features advice on how students can write essays using vibrant and virtuosic prose that will enamor any admissions officer. (2 pages)

The Opening Line: Attention-Grabbing Hooks (Handout #3): The opening paragraph is the single most important part of a college essay. How will your students capture the interest of admissions officers? How will they make a memorable first impression? This handout offers several suggestions for how to focus an opening paragraph, followed by concrete examples of opening paragraphs by top essayists like Annie Dillard, Frank McCourt, Louise Erdrich, Naomi Shihab Nye, and others. (4 pages)

How to Format a College Essay (Handout #4): This handout offers advice for the structural organization of college essay, with tips on what should be included in each paragraph. The strategy offered here will enable students to showcase their skills at descriptive writing, narrative writing, informational writing, and reflective writing — all in less than 650 words! (1 page)

Sample Essays: Show your students eight successful college essays written by students who were recently admitted to top-ranked colleges and universities. These were the favorite essays that wowed admissions committees at Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Cornell University, Hamilton College, New York University, and Tufts University. (18 pages)

Writing Assignment: This carefully scaffolded writing assignment will help students to get practice at writing narrative essays in response to actual prompts on the Common App from 2023-2024. (1 page)

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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.
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  • A two question formative assessment.
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Narrative Writing

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Students produce personal narratives from memories with this 21 page guide that used the writing process. Includes: Attributes/Characteristics of Narrative Essay Overview of Writing Process Creating life maps (with student examples) Narrowing topics--prewriting stage with examples Narrative writing examples Online Reading: Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge Peer workshopping with guided questions: Revision and Editing Final Essay Stage Publishing/Sharing Scoring Rubric Extra Resources The 21 page guide is self-explanatory. It includes interactive writing activities along with using the writing process and peer workshopping strategies to teach narrative writing. Weblink to the online narrative book Gordon Wilfred McDonald Partridge by Mem Fox (by Screen Actors Guild) is excellent! Engaging and fun lesson that meets CCSS.

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MINI-LEÇONS/ATELIER ÉCRITURE : STRATÉGIES DE PRÉ-ÉCRITURE ET GÉNÉRATION D'IDÉES

By French Made Fun!

Cette ressource complète de 50 pages est conçue pour transformer le processus de pré-écriture en une expérience engageante et productive pour les élèves de la 4e à la 8e année. Parfaite pour le début de l'année scolaire ou pour l'instruction individualisée avec des élèves qui ont du mal à générer des idées et à accomplir les tâches de pré-écriture, ce document est un ajout essentiel à votre arsenal pédagogique.

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  • Dix mini-leçons dynamiques : Chaque mini-leçon est soigneusement élaborée pour couvrir divers aspects du processus de pré-écriture. Ces leçons captivantes sont conçues pour stimuler la créativité et favoriser une compréhension approfondie des techniques de pré-écriture.
  • Exemples modélisés : Des exemples clairs, étape par étape, accompagnent chaque leçon, démontrant des stratégies de préécriture efficaces et facilitant la compréhension des nouveaux concepts par les élèves. Inutile de créer les vôtres et de montrer votre journal de l'écrivain : j'ai reproduit l'apparence d'un journal de l'écrivain, afin que vous puissiez montrer en temps réel à quoi devrait ressembler l'activité de chaque mini-leçon. Gagnez du temps !
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Need an all-in one Ancient Egypt lesson for an adapted curriculum? Ancient Egypt is a complex study of art, architecture, people, and culture. In this all in one bundle, students will explore Ancient Egypt by learning about the major time periods, the language (hieroglyphs), Famous Pharaohs, and the culture of the people. Learn about the carvings on the pyramid walls, including an activity for students to create their own Cartouche hieroglyph of their name and have fun with a mummification science experiment!

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1. A Comprehensive .pdf (41 pages)

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5. Venn Diagram Comparing Common and Wealthy Egyptians

6. 1 CLOSE Writing Assignment with Word Bank

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Use this Blank Editable WICOR AVID digital Choice Board to add writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading into your class! Put in your own activities and have students complete pieces for sub plans, final exams or study hall time! Simply share a forced copy of the spreadsheet with your students.

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This Figurative Language Short Passage BUNDLE includes every passage set in my shop with 3 close reading and writing worksheets each! ***Answer Keys Included!

Figurative Language Short Passage Sets are a no-prep, printable close reading activity that's perfect for middle school and high school. Each passage has between 206-226 words and is filled with between 14-19 examples of figurative language, such as hyperbole, metaphor, simile, and personification. I’ve found that although my students can tell me the definition of these terms, simile is the only one they can truly pick out in a text. As a result, their writing is filled with overused similes that need work! These figurative language passage sets are rigorous, use higher-level words and phrases, and in addition to merely identifying the different types, students will be asked to discuss the impact it has on the reader, as they’re asked to do on standardized testing. Simply print and go! There is truly no preparation needed, which is why this set is perfect to leave for sub plans, bell ringers, homework, test prep, review or assessment!

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In this product, students will learn the English vocabulary word for the different food groups: dairy, grains, meat, fruit, vegetables, and fats/sweets. Students will initially write each vocabulary word in their native language and after learning the English word, students will complete the food vocabulary review where they will be required to fill in the English and their native language food vocabulary word. I tend to use that section as a quiz. I will read the word aloud and the students will then write the English word and the word in their native language. Pictures are included for each vocabulary word to help students make connections to what each item is. Students can do this independently or with help. Students will be required to answer a few comprehension questions that relate with when they eat each category of food and what they prefer to eat.

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