Writing-Essays Activities (by price, high to low)

Includes prompts for writing informative and argumentative essays. Also includes writing powerpoints, outlines, and rubrics

Are you looking for a YEARLONG BUNDLE to help your students learn, engage and grow in their writing skills? Then check out this MEGA BUNDLE which includes resources for the ENTIRE YEAR and covers the writing styles of informational, persuasive, narrative and poetry style texts! Each unit of writing incorporates a variety of POWERPOINTS and ANCHOR CHARTS to help you teach as well as numerous ACTIVITIES to help students learn and apply their understanding. Don't forget that each unit has a range of ASSESSMENT TEAMPLATES to suit your teaching style so you can teach and assess as your students progress throughout each unit of writing!

FEATURES

✏️ Narrative writing rubric

✏️ Narrative Writing Conference Observation Notes for 1 Student

✏️ Narrative Writing Conference Observation Notes for 3 Students

✏️ Narrative Writing Conference Observation Notes for 6 Students

✏️ Narrative Writing Conference Observation Notes for 12 Students in a Boxed Template

✏️ Narrative Writing Conference Observation Notes for 30 Students

✏️ Narrative Writing Sticky Note Observation Templates

✏️ 2 Narrative Writing Interactive Notebooks

✏️ 6 Narrative Writing Planning Templates PLUS a SAMPLE PLAN

✏️ 3 Narrative Writing DIFFERENTIATED Unscramble the Text activities

✏️ 20 Quick Writes - Narrative Writing Practice papers

✏️ Narrative Writing Text Type Cut & Paste Matching activity

✏️ 28 Narrative Writing Plot Ideas

✏️ 10 Narrative Writing Picture Prompt Cards

✏️ 28 Narrative Writing Character Ideas

✏️ 28 Narrative Writing Object Ideas

✏️ 28 Narrative Writing Setting Ideas

✏️ Planning Narrative Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Narrative Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Revising Narrative Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Editing Narrative Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Publishing Narrative Writing PowerPoint

✏️ DIFFERENTIATED Narrative Writing Mentor Texts

✏️ Narrative Writing Revising Checklist

✏️ Narrative Writing Editing Checklist

✏️ Narrative Writing Revising Poster

✏️ Narrative Writing Editing Poster

✏️ Information Report Writing Rubric

✏️ Informational Writing Conference Notes for 1 Student

✏️ Informational Writing Conference Notes for 3 Students

✏️ Informational Writing Conference Notes for 6 Students

✏️ Informational Writing Conference notes for 12 Students Boxed Template

✏️ Informational Writing Conference Notes for 30 Students

✏️ Informational Writing Sticky Note Observation Templates

✏️ Informational Writing Editing Symbols Poster

✏️ Poster on the Structure of Informational Writing

✏️ Informational Writing Language Features Poster

✏️ Superb Starters - Sentence Starters Poster for Informational Writing

✏️ Logical Linkers - Linking Words Poster for Informational Writing

✏️ List of Informational Writing Topics Poster

✏️ Informational Writing Revision Checklist

✏️ Informational Writing Mentor Text

✏️ Search Engine Questions Poster for Informational Writing

✏️ List of Websites for Research Poster for Informational Writing

✏️Sample Informational Writing Plan

✏️ 10 Researching Posters/ Info Sheets for Informational Writing

✏️ 6 Informational Writing Planning Templates

✏️ Search Engine Questions Poster for Informational Writing

✏️ 2 Informational Writing Interactive Notebooks

✏️11 Quick Writes - Writing Prompts to help students practice researching and information report writing

✏️ Informational Writing Fact or Opinion Cut & Paste Activity

✏️ Informational Writing Summarising Templates

✏️ Planning Informational Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Informational Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Revising Informational Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Editing Informational Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Publishing Informational Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Persuasive Writing Rubric

✏️ Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 1 Student

✏️Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 3 Students

✏️ Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 6 Students

✏️ Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 12 Students Boxed Template

✏️ Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 30 Students

✏️ Persuasive Writing Sticky Note Observation Templates

✏️ Planning Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Revising Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Editing Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Publishing Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ 6 Persuasive Writing Planning Templates PLUS a SAMPLE PLAN

✏️ Persuasive Writing Drafting Templates

✏️ 2 Persuasive Writing Interactive Notebooks

✏️ 24 Topic Ideas for Persuasive Writing

✏️ 5 DIFFERENT Persuasive Writing publishing templates

✏️ 3 Persuasive Writing DIFFERENTIATED Unscramble the Text Activities

✏️ Superb Starters - Sentence Starters Poster for Persuasive Writing

✏️ Poster on the Structure of Persuasive Writing

✏️ Editing Persuasive Texts Poster

✏️ Revising Persuasive Texts Poster

✏️ Persuasive Writing Emotive Language Poster

✏️ Persuasive Writing Language Features Poster

✏️ Logical Linkers - Linking Words Poster for Persuasive Writing

✏️ Persuasive Writing Editing Checklist

✏️ Persuasive Writing Revising Checklist

✏️ 3 Persuasive Writing DIFFERENTIATED Mentor Texts

✏️ 10 Quick Writes - Opinion Writing Ideas with Reasons for & Against

✏️ Poetic Writing Rubric

✏️ Poetic Writing Conference Notes for 1 Student

✏️ Poetic Writing Conference Notes for 3 Students

✏️ Poetic Writing Conference Notes for 6 Students

✏️ Poetic Writing Conference Notes for 12 Students Boxed Template

✏️ Poetic Writing Conference Notes for 30 Students

✏️ Poetic Writing Sticky Note Observation Templates

✏️ Planning Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ Revising Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ Editing Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ Publishing Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ Writing Shape Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ Writing Haiku Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ Writing Acrostic Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ Writing Kennings Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ Writing Ode Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ Writing Limerick Poetry PowerPoint

✏️ 7 Poetic Writing Interactive Notebooks including Sample Poetic Texts

✏️ 20 Poetic Writing Topic Prompt Cards

✏️ 6 Writing Packs for 6 DIFFERENT Types of Poetry including Limerick Ode, Kennings, Haiku, Shape & Acrostic style poems

✏️ Ode Poetry Poster

✏️ Kennings Poetry Poster

✏️ Shape Poetry Poster

✏️ Haiku Poetry Poster

✏️ Limerick Poetry Poster

✏️ Acrostic Poetry Poster

✏️ 5 Poetic Writing Topic Ideas Posters

✏️ Poetic Writing Revision Checklist

✏️ Poetic Writing Editing Checklist

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⭐ Persuasive Writing Unit Bundle

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⭐ Narrative Writing Unit Bundle

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Transform your middle school ELA classroom with this comprehensive bundle of 12 highly engaging short story units. Each unit is meticulously designed to provide a full week of dynamic lessons, complete with detailed plans, interactive slides, a choice activity board, Socratic seminar questions, three STAAR-aligned essay prompts, a film vs. text Venn diagram, and the text PDF. These short stories will captivate your students and enhance their literary analysis skills, making learning both fun and meaningful.

Included Short Stories:

1. The Most Dangerous Game
2. Sorry, Wrong Number
3. The Hitchhiker
4. The Way Up to Heaven
5. Lamb to the Slaughter
6. The Landlady
7. The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
8. Harrison Bergeron
9. Examination Day
10. The Pedestrian
11. All Summer in a Day
12. There Will Come Soft Rains

Bundle Features:

1. Comprehensive 5-Day Lesson Plans: Each story unit includes a detailed five-day lesson plan, ensuring a structured approach to teaching. Lessons are aligned with educational standards and include clear objectives and outcomes.

2. Interactive Slides: Engage your students with interactive slides that guide them through the story, provide context, and facilitate discussions. These slides are designed to keep students focused and involved.

3. Choice Activity Board: Each unit comes with a creative choice board, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding through various projects such as writing an alternate ending, creating a comic strip, designing a literary brochure, and more.

4. Socratic Seminar Questions: Encourage critical thinking and in-depth discussion with six thought-provoking Socratic seminar questions for each story. These questions help students delve deeper into the text and analyze its themes, characters, and literary elements.

5. Three STAAR-Aligned Essay Prompts: Each unit includes three essay prompts (argumentative, correspondence, and informational) that are aligned with STAAR standards, helping students practice their writing skills and prepare for standardized assessments.

6. Film vs. Text Venn Diagram: Enhance your students' analytical skills with a film vs. text Venn diagram activity. Students compare and contrast the short story with its film adaptation, focusing on key similarities and differences.

7. Text PDF: Each unit comes with a PDF of the short story, making it easy to provide students with the text for reading and annotation.

Why Choose This Bundle?

• Engaging Content: These short stories are highly engaging and perfect for capturing the interest of middle school students. The diverse selection of stories includes suspense, science fiction, dystopian themes, and more.
• Comprehensive and Ready-to-Use: Save time with ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and resources. Each unit is designed for easy implementation, ensuring you can focus on teaching and engaging your students.
• Develop Critical Thinking: The activities and discussions included in each unit promote critical thinking, literary analysis, and deeper understanding of the text.
• Flexible and Adaptable: The bundle provides flexibility in teaching, with a variety of activities and assessment options to suit different learning styles and classroom needs.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers, this bundle offers everything you need to deliver engaging and effective ELA lessons throughout the year. Enrich your curriculum and inspire your students with these timeless short stories and comprehensive teaching resources.

Check out these great resources!

This product bundles together activities for 9 of Stephen King's short stories and includes an analysis of King's short essay "Why We Crave Horror Movies". Please check out each product individually!

• Thanksgiving Gratitude Toast Writing Unit with Slides and Awards
• Looking for a meaningful and engaging way to bring gratitude into your classroom this Thanksgiving season? This 4-Day Thanksgiving Toast Writing Unit has everything you need to help your students craft heartfelt toasts while building their public speaking and writing skills.
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Informational Texts: Central Idea & Author’s Purpose
• This resource features informational texts centered around the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Students will practice identifying the central idea and author’s purpose using guided activities, perfect for grades 4-6. Includes quizzes and engaging slides to bring the festive event into your classroom!
• Multiple Genre Thanksgiving Writing Fun: Story Starters, Centers, and Activities
  Spark creativity with these 10 engaging Thanksgiving-themed story starters! This freebie offers writing prompts perfect for centers or bell-ringers, allowing students to explore genres while creating their own holiday-inspired tales. Ideal for grades 4 and up!
• Text Features with Thanksgiving Football Text Set, Quizzes, and Slides
  Bring excitement to your lessons with this text feature set using Thanksgiving football articles. Students will analyze and identify different text features while engaging with a fun, seasonal topic. Quizzes and slide presentations are included for easy, interactive learning.
• Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit: Debate Topics & Lesson Plans for STAAR ECRs
  Help your students master argumentative writing with this resource, complete with four Thanksgiving-themed debate prompts. Perfect for middle school, the unit includes a 75-minute lesson plan, guided notes, and templates for teaching claims, evidence, and rebuttals.
• Thanksgiving Author’s Purpose Reading Unit: Passages, Slides, Guided Notes (Grades 5-7)
  This reading unit features five double-sided Thanksgiving-themed passages that explore different author’s purposes. With interactive slides and guided notes, this resource is great for whole-group instruction, centers, or intervention activities in grades 5-7.
• Thanksgiving Digital Resource: Interactive Slides for Middle School Fall Break Vibes
  This non-academic, interactive slide deck is perfect for building community and having fun the day before Fall Break. Featuring 22 slides with thought-provoking and engaging Thanksgiving prompts, it's a fun, low-prep activity to wrap up the season.
• Thanksgiving Persuasive Writing Activity: Rhetoric for Grades 5-7 (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)
  This resource guides students through persuasive writing with a focus on rhetoric. Using Thanksgiving-themed prompts, students will practice developing strong arguments using ethos, pathos, and logos. Perfect for building writing and critical thinking skills in grades 5-7.
• Thanksgiving Text Structure Coloring Sort & Lesson
  Teach text structures in a creative and interactive way with this Thanksgiving coloring activity. Students will learn about different text structures and apply them through sorting and coloring activities, making the lesson both educational and fun.
• 10 Fall Narrative Essay Picture Prompts and Planner: Print and Go & Slides
  This resource includes 10 narrative essay prompts, each with a fall theme, designed to help students craft compelling stories. Perfect for middle school students, the resource includes both print-and-go materials and a slide deck for easy classroom use.

This bundle could cover 20-25 days of classroom instruction, depending on how the resources are paced and implemented. It offers a great variety of activities for both Thanksgiving season and beyond.

1. 90 Day Reading Comprehension Bell Ringer Warm-Up Routine: This daily bell-ringer routine provides 90 days of reading comprehension practice, helping students build consistency in analyzing texts, identifying main ideas, and drawing inferences. Perfect for regular, bite-sized practice that reinforces key comprehension skills.
2. ECR Relay Race: Engaging STAAR Writing Prep: This interactive relay race activity is designed to make STAAR writing preparation engaging. With 12 prompts focused on extended constructed responses (ECR), students will work on crafting thoughtful, structured responses, honing their ability to articulate ideas clearly and support their answers with evidence.
3. STAAR ECR Mastery Resource for Informational Essays: This resource focuses on informational essay writing with a strong emphasis on developing thesis statements, claims, and supporting evidence. It’s a targeted approach to mastering the essential components of STAAR informational essays, equipping students with skills in organization and argumentation.
4. Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit: Debate Topics & Lesson Plans: This seasonal resource engages students in argument writing through Thanksgiving-themed debate topics. Students will practice constructing persuasive arguments, making claims, and providing relevant evidence—core skills for STAAR ECRs and persuasive writing in general.

This bundle provides comprehensive practice in reading comprehension, essay structure, argumentation, and evidence-based responses, setting students up for success in standardized test preparation.

Included in this bundle is everything you need to teach Stephen King's The Mist! I love to start my students thinking about the horror/suspense genre by reading "Why We Crave Horror Movies" by Stephen King; an analysis of this 3-page essay is included. Once we start reading The Mist, we analyze a different suspense element with each chapter. The chapter-by-chapter activities culminate in a Socratic Seminar which I use as my assessment!

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Struggling to turn those creative ideas into captivating stories? The Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle is your key to unlocking your potential and becoming a confident, well-rounded writer!

This powerful toolkit equips you with everything you need to:

• Craft imaginative stories: Learn the secrets of engaging storytelling techniques that will hook your readers from the very first sentence.
• Bring characters to life: Develop dynamic characters with depth and personality that will resonate with your audience.
• Master the art of editing: Polish your work with effective editing strategies that ensure your writing is clear, concise, and error-free.

No matter your experience level, this bundle is designed to empower you on your writing journey.

Here's what you'll get:

• Proven techniques to ignite your imagination and overcome writer's block.
• Step-by-step guidance on developing captivating plots and storylines.
• Invaluable tips for creating characters that leap off the page.
• Essential editing exercises to refine your writing and elevate your prose.
• Expert advice to help you discover your unique voice and writing style.

With the Inspiring Creative Writing Bundle, you'll be ready to:

• Express yourself creatively through the power of storytelling.
• Build confidence in your writing abilities.
• Take your writing to the next level and impress your teachers!
• Embark on a fulfilling adventure of self-discovery and artistic expression.

Don't wait! Unleash your inner author and transform your writing today!

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1. Examination Day Full-Week ELA Unit Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Dive into Henry Slesar's thought-provoking short story, "Examination Day," with a full-week ELA unit plan designed for middle school. This comprehensive package includes detailed Socratic seminar procedures, engaging choice board activities, and dynamic presentation slides to encourage critical thinking and student-led discourse on themes of intelligence testing and government control.

1. Harrison Bergeron Full-Week ELA Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Explore Kurt Vonnegut's classic dystopian tale, "Harrison Bergeron," in this complete week-long ELA unit. Middle school students will engage deeply with themes of enforced equality and individuality through structured Socratic seminars, creative choice board activities, and informative slides, all designed to foster critical analysis and vibrant classroom discussions.

1. All Summer in a Day Comprehensive Week-Long Lesson Plan: Seminar, Choice Board

• Immerse your students in Ray Bradbury's poignant story, "All Summer in a Day," with this extensive unit plan. The curriculum includes everything you need to facilitate meaningful discussions around themes of isolation, bullying, and the longing for sunshine. Engaging seminars and diverse choice board activities provide varied learning opportunities that cater to different student interests and learning styles.

1. The Pedestrian Full-Week ELA Unit Plan: Socratic Seminar, Choice Board, Slides

• Step into the futuristic world of Ray Bradbury's "The Pedestrian" with this detailed unit plan for grades 6-8. Through thoughtful Socratic seminars, a creative choice board, and educational slides, students will analyze the story's critique of technological dependency and societal conformity, developing critical thinking skills that transcend the classroom.

Craft the ultimate narrative writing journey for your students with our Seasonal Narrative Writing Bundle! This comprehensive collection is designed to spark creativity and enhance writing skills across grades 4-6 throughout the year. Each season brings a unique set of picture prompts that invite students into worlds of imagination, exploration, and storytelling.

Spring Picture Prompts: Dive into the renewal and wonders of spring with our Spring Picture Prompts resource. It features 23 engaging slides that guide students through the elements of a plot diagram, the importance of showing vs. telling, and offers 10 unique, spring-inspired photo prompts. Each image is paired with a comprehensive writing guide to brainstorm settings, characters, and conflicts, cultivating well-structured stories that bloom like the season.

Summer Picture Prompts: Turn up the heat on narrative writing with our Summer Picture Prompts toolkit. This sun-drenched resource walks students through the narrative writing process with warmth and adventure as their backdrop. From mysterious summer camps to beach escapades, the 10 vibrant, summer-themed photo prompts are sure to ignite the spark of creativity. In-depth writing guides accompany each prompt, ensuring students can craft captivating stories under the summer sun.

Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts: Cozy up to the winter season with 10 Winter Holiday Narrative Essay Picture Prompts. This festive resource is perfect for inspiring stories of winter wonderlands, holiday adventures, and heartwarming family traditions. With a focus on narrative essays, this print-and-go package includes planners and engaging slides that help students capture the essence of the winter season in their writing.

Autumn Narrative Essay Picture Prompts: Fall into storytelling with our Autumn Narrative Essay Picture Prompts. This collection captures the essence of fall with 10 autumn-inspired photo prompts, from the mystical to the mundane. Accompanied by a planner and print-and-go slides, it provides a seamless transition into autumnal narratives, encouraging students to explore the rich colors, themes, and emotions of the season.

Narrative Essay Planning Guide with Engaging Picture Prompts: Lay the foundation for effective storytelling with our Narrative Essay Planning Guide. This essential resource is packed with engaging picture prompts that cover various themes and settings, making it a versatile tool for any narrative writing activity. It includes a planning guide to help students structure their stories, focusing on character development, setting, and plot, ensuring a deep and engaging writing experience.

This bundle offers a year-round solution to narrative writing, equipping educators with everything needed to foster creativity, enhance writing skills, and teach critical writing concepts in an engaging and adaptable format. Whether used for creative writing classes, homework assignments, or extension activities, these resources provide a gateway to imagination and critical thinking that will keep students engaged and excited about writing all year long.

Comprehensive Dahl Exploration: This bundle combines three of Roald Dahl’s most compelling stories, each presented in a detailed ELA unit designed to engage middle school students. Perfect for an author’s study, this bundle allows students to analyze Dahl’s unique narrative style and recurring themes across different works. From the mysterious escalations in "Way Up to Heaven" to the unsettling undertones of "The Landlady" and the darkly comic "Lamb to the Slaughter," students will appreciate Dahl’s mastery in crafting suspense and surprise. This bundle is an excellent resource for end-of-year activities, sub plans, or a focused thematic unit on one of literature’s most intriguing authors.

1. Way Up to Heaven ELA Unit

Description: Explore the suspenseful realms of Roald Dahl’s "Way Up to Heaven" with this detailed ELA unit. This package includes engaging slides for easy teaching, a structured Socratic seminar to foster deep discussion, comprehensive lesson plans for effective learning, and versatile choice board activities to cater to diverse learning preferences. Students will delve into thematic analysis, character study, and the craft of writing through guided essays and creative projects.

2. The Landlady ELA Unit

Description: Dive deep into the chilling story of "The Landlady" with this complete ELA unit. It features dynamic slides that enrich the narrative experience, a Socratic seminar to enhance critical thinking, and a choice board that offers creative and analytical options like comic strips and alternate endings. Additional essays and activities, including a film comparison using a Venn diagram, make this unit perfect for a comprehensive study of narrative techniques and thematic development.

3. Lamb to the Slaughter ELA Unit

Description: Unpack the intrigue of Roald Dahl’s "Lamb to the Slaughter" in this all-inclusive ELA unit. This resource provides detailed slides for seamless instruction, engaging seminar guidelines to discuss the complexities of the plot, and a range of activities including a choice board for student-driven projects. The unit also includes tailored essay prompts and additional activities that encourage a deeper understanding of the story’s themes and Dahl’s distinctive writing style.

Bonus:

Includes in-depth character analysis across three stories and synthesizing essay prompt with graphic organizers!

Are you interested in helping your students master the art of opinion writing? Then this Persuasive Writing UNIT BUNDLE could just be the perfect resource for YOU! It includes a range of educational POWERPOINTS to help you teach all the five stages of writing a persuasive text as well as ANCHOR CHARTS to help your students independently refer to the key elements of persuasive writing! This Bundle also incorporates a variety of engaging ACTIVITIES to help your students apply their learning and develop their writing skills! Use the ASSESSMENT TEMPLATES to record your students' progress as they develop their persuasive writing skills!

FEATURES

✏️ Persuasive Writing Rubric

✏️ Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 1 Student

✏️Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 3 Students

✏️ Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 6 Students

✏️ Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 12 Students Boxed Template

✏️ Persuasive Writing Conference Notes for 30 Students

✏️ Persuasive Writing Sticky Note Observation Templates

✏️ Planning Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Revising Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Editing Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ Publishing Persuasive Writing PowerPoint

✏️ 6 Persuasive Writing Planning Templates PLUS a SAMPLE PLAN

✏️ Persuasive Writing Drafting Templates

✏️ 2 Persuasive Writing Interactive Notebooks

✏️ 24 Topic Ideas for Persuasive Writing

✏️ 5 DIFFERENT Persuasive Writing publishing templates

✏️ 3 Persuasive Writing DIFFERENTIATED Unscramble the Text Activities

✏️ Superb Starters - Sentence Starters Poster for Persuasive Writing

✏️ Poster on the Structure of Persuasive Writing

✏️ Editing Persuasive Texts Poster

✏️ Revising Persuasive Texts Poster

✏️ Persuasive Writing Emotive Language Poster

✏️ Persuasive Writing Language Features Poster

✏️ Logical Linkers - Linking Words Poster for Persuasive Writing

✏️ Persuasive Writing Editing Checklist

✏️ Persuasive Writing Revising Checklist

✏️ 3 Persuasive Writing DIFFERENTIATED Mentor Texts

✏️ 10 Quick Writes - Opinion Writing Ideas with Reasons for & Against

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1. Sorry, Wrong Number ELA Unit: A Full Week of Engaging Lessons for Middle School

• Description: Dive into the suspenseful world of "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher with this comprehensive ELA unit. Over the course of a week, students will read the script, listen to the captivating radio play, and engage in dynamic activities including a Socratic seminar and creative choice board projects. Each lesson plan is fully detailed, with scaffolds and extensions to support all learners, making it perfect for a middle school reader's theater.

2. The Hitchhiker ELA Unit: A Full Week of Engaging Lessons for Middle School

• Description: Explore the eerie tale of "The Hitchhiker" by Lucille Fletcher in this full-week ELA unit. Students will delve into the text and the radio play, enhancing their understanding through structured lessons, a Socratic seminar, and creative projects from a choice board. The unit includes detailed lesson plans, comprehensive question sets, and all necessary materials to make it an ideal choice for a middle school reader's theater experience.

3. The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street ELA Unit: Slides, Essay, Choice Board (Grades 6-8)

• Description: Uncover the chilling drama of "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" with this engaging ELA unit. Designed for grades 6-8, students will read the play, analyze key themes, and express their understanding through essays and choice board activities. The unit features fully detailed lesson plans, interactive slides, and thoughtful discussion prompts, providing a rich reader's theater experience for middle school students.

Bundle Features:

• Engaging Content: Each unit includes captivating dramas and plays that are perfect for reader's theater, keeping students motivated and excited about learning.
• Comprehensive Lesson Plans: Detailed, day-by-day lesson plans ensure a structured and organized approach to teaching, with clear objectives and standards alignment.
• Dynamic Activities: Students will engage in a variety of activities, including reading, listening, Socratic seminars, and creative choice board projects, fostering critical thinking and creativity.
• Support for All Learners: Each unit comes with scaffolds and differentiation strategies to support diverse learning needs, ensuring every student can participate and succeed.
• Ready-to-Use Resources: Fully printable and easy to implement, these units save teachers time and effort in planning and preparation.

Perfect for middle school humanities teachers, this bundle provides everything you need to deliver a series of engaging and educational drama units that will captivate your students and enhance their learning experience. Bring your classroom to life with these dynamic ELA resources!

• STAAR ECR Mastery Resource Informational Essay Test Prep Grades 6-8 Thesis Claim
  This comprehensive resource breaks down the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) process for middle school students. It guides them through crafting a solid thesis, developing claims, and supporting their ideas with evidence and reasoning. The engaging, step-by-step format ensures students master the writing skills they need for STAAR success.

• Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit Debate Topics & Lesson Plans 4 STAAR ECRs
  Make argumentative writing fun and seasonal with this resource. Students tackle Thanksgiving-themed debate topics while practicing essential STAAR ECR skills. The unit includes structured lessons, 4 debate topics, guided notes, and activities that focus on developing strong arguments with evidence and counterarguments.

• ECR Relay Race: Engaging STAAR Writing Prep Grades 5-8 Comprehension 12 Prompts!
  Turn essay writing into a collaborative, competitive game! This relay race-style resource includes 12 engaging prompts and helps students build comprehension and writing skills through interactive learning. Ideal for both individual and group work, this resource is perfect for STAAR test prep and building writing confidence.

Help your students master CVC words with this ultimate bundles CVC Unscramble Sentences with short vowels Fix-It, Write-It, Cut-and-Paste, and Draw-It Worksheets! This resource is packed with engaging activities designed to improve early reading, writing, and sentence-building skills, perfect for kindergarten and 1st-grade learners.

Each worksheet includes:

• Unscramble Sentences featuring CVC words to practice correct word order.
• A Fix-It section where students correct capitalization and punctuation.
• A Write-It section for students to rewrite the sentence independently.
• A Cut-and-Paste activity where students cut out words and rearrange them into a complete sentence.
• A Draw-It activity that encourages students to draw a picture related to the unscrambled sentence.

These hands-on activities are great for literacy centers, independent work, or morning tasks. Your students will have fun while strengthening their understanding of CVC words and sentence structure!

Elevate your students' short response writing skills and prepare them for success on the STAAR test with these comprehensive Extended Constructed Response (ECR) and Short Constructed Response (SCR) lessons designed for middle and high school classrooms. The engaging PowerPoint lessons offer educators a valuable tool to assess and guide student learning effectively.

Key Features:

1. Sample Response Evaluation: Dive into three samples per constructed responses (6 total) and guide your students through the process of critically analyzing and scoring each one. This lesson provides detailed criteria and rubrics to help teachers accurately assess student work.
2. STAAR Test Practice: Prepare your students for the rigor of the STAAR test with targeted practice exercises. This lesson includes a variety of short stories and prompts that mirror the format and style of STAAR test questions, allowing students to familiarize themselves with the expectations and requirements of the exam.
3. Interactive Learning: Engage your students with interactive activities and discussions that encourage active participation and deeper understanding.
4. Teacher Resources: Empower educators with comprehensive teacher guides, answer keys, and additional resources to support lesson implementation and facilitate classroom instruction. These lesson materials are user-friendly and adaptable, making it easy for teachers to integrate them into their existing curriculum.
5. Skill Development: Foster critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and writing proficiency in your students as they practice crafting concise and well-supported extended constructed responses. This lesson emphasizes essential skills such as citing evidence, structuring responses, and addressing prompt requirements effectively.

Why Choose This Lesson:

• Rigorous and standards-aligned content designed to meet the needs of middle and high school students.

• Engaging and interactive activities that promote student engagement and academic growth.

• Easy-to-use resources and materials for seamless lesson implementation and classroom management.

• Comprehensive preparation for the STAAR test, ensuring that students feel confident and capable on exam day.

Empower your students to excel in short response writing and conquer the challenges of the STAAR test with this dynamic and comprehensive lesson. Elevate your teaching and ignite a passion for learning with these innovative instructional materials. Download this lesson today and watch your students thrive!

What's Included:

• Student lesson with 83 PowerPoint slides
• Checklists for 6 sample ECRs
• Scaffolded response templates
• Templates for in-class scoring (stars)
• 4 Texts to read & write about
• Multiple opportunities for students to speaking, listening, thinking, creating, and evaluating
• Included in Word and PDF

This engaging Adopt a Pal trendy activity designed specifically for upper elementary students grades 3-5. This captivating end-of-year adventure will have your students immersed in a world of storytelling and imagination using narrative writing. It's the perfect way to get your students excited about writing again. You can scaffold for your students by providing them writing prompt starters or choose the Create Your Own path and let them write a story from scratch. Everything you need is included and ready to use, just add a little but of student imagination. Beat the end of the year slump with a fun activity!

What's Included:

☑ Pal Booklet: A comprehensive guide for students to chronicle their Peep's unique journey.

☑ Black and White & Color Versions: Choose between black and white or vibrant color options.

☑ Narrative Prompts: Inspiring story starters to ignite creativity and enhance narrative skills.

☑ Narrative Planning Sheets: Differentiated Structured worksheets to aid students in organizing their Peep's story.

☑ Babysitting Ad Template: Craft a convincing ad to seek the ideal babysitter for their Peep.

☑ Birth Certificate: Personalize a birth certificate for their newly adopted Peep.

☑ "Coming Soon" Poster: Generate anticipation with a teaser poster for the Peep adoption event.

☑ Teacher Tips: Clear, concise guidance for teachers

This delightful activity was a resounding success in my own fourth-grade classroom, providing a fun and meaningful way to conclude the school year. Students will relish the opportunity to adopt and nurture their very own Pal character while refining vital writing and planning abilities.

Whether you seek an end-of-year project, a creative writing exercise, or a distinct classroom activity, "Adopt a Pal" is the ideal addition to your curriculum.

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Are you an AVID teacher looking for an easy way for students to learn and practice the focus note taking process while learning about primary versus secondary sources? Are your students about to begin an essay and need an explanation on using sources in writing? You came to the right place! This AVID Focused Note Taking Lesson Plan with Google Slides and Applying Learning opportunities has everything you need to have your students practice the very important skill of note taking while learning the importantce and benefits of using primary or secondary sources in their writing. This lesson is ready to go! Teach whole group OR have students follow along by sharing the google slides link with them. This way they have access to all the links provided!

What's Included:

• Lesson plan that walks you through the slides
• Video overview/explanations for students and teacher
• 40 Google Slides with links embedded throughout
• 1 editable slide to add your own information
• Embedded links for: Costa's Level of Thinking, Exit Ticket, 2 Column Notes

Note Taking Process and Lesson:

• Students will practice focused note taking while learning about using primary and secondary sources for writing.
• At the end of the lesson students will apply what they learned through a This or That game along with an exit ticket where they will find primary and secondary sources for 3 major events.

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