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7-Unit Humanities & SEL Bundle for Grades 5-8 | Social Justice, Equity, SEL
By TooBookedUp
1. 18-Day Disabilities & Equity Unit Grades 6+ | Project, Essay, Assessments, Seminar
Description:
Explore the theme of equity and disabilities in schools and society with this 18-day unit designed for grades 6+. Students will engage with informational texts, videos, and case studies, leading to a STAAR-aligned extended essay and research project. This resource includes Socratic seminars, assessments, and creative projects to promote critical thinking and empathy. Perfect for SEL, humanities, and cross-curricular classrooms.
2. 18-Day Human Migration & Immigration Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Poetry, Assessments
Description:
Dive into the global topic of migration and immigration with this 18-day thematic unit for grades 7+. Through poetry, short stories, and informational texts, students will explore the historical and contemporary experiences of immigrants. Includes project-based assessments, writing tasks, and creative multimedia projects to foster understanding and empathy. A great resource for ELA, social studies, and SEL instruction.
3. 18-Day Multimedia Anti-Bullying Thematic Unit for Grades 5-8 | SEL Humanities
Description:
This 18-day multimedia unit on anti-bullying for grades 5-8 engages students with a range of media—films, political cartoons, short stories, and songs—to understand the impact of bullying in schools and society. Includes two Socratic seminars, a STAAR-aligned extended essay, and a creative capstone project. Ideal for SEL-focused classrooms and humanities teachers.
4. 19-Day Social Identity Unit | Low Prep | Grades 6-8 | Texts, Videos, and Project
Description:
Help students explore their own social identity and the factors that shape it in this 19-day unit for grades 6-8. The unit includes videos, readings, and group projects focused on themes like identity, community, and belonging. A low-prep, high-impact resource that encourages self-reflection and empathy through engaging multimedia activities and a culminating project.
5. 20-Day Social Media Mental Health Unit Grades 7+ | Project, Essay, Assessments
Description:
Explore the intersection of social media and mental health in this 20-day unit for grades 7+. Students will examine the effects of social media on well-being through informational texts, videos, and podcasts. Includes a STAAR-aligned essay, Socratic seminar, and multimedia project, making it an essential resource for teaching critical thinking and digital literacy.
6. 7-Day World Religions Research & Presentation Unit: Interdisciplinary Grades 6-8
Description:
This 7-day research and presentation unit allows students to explore major world religions through research-based learning. Perfect for grades 6-8, students will develop presentations on various religions, fostering understanding and global awareness. Includes guided research templates, presentation rubrics, and cross-curricular connections.
7. Human Rights 5-Day Research and Writing Unit | Middle School Social Essay Project
Description:
Introduce your middle school students to the concept of human rights in this 5-day research and writing unit. Students will engage with informational texts to explore human rights issues globally and locally, culminating in a social justice essay project. This unit is ideal for quick yet impactful lessons that combine research, writing, and advocacy.
STAAR ECR Mastery Bundle: Engaging Essay Writing and Test Prep for Grades 6-8
By TooBookedUp
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.
STAAR ECR & ELA Test Prep Bundle for Grades 6-8: Reading Comprehension, Essays
By TooBookedUp
This bundle provides comprehensive practice in reading comprehension, essay structure, argumentation, and evidence-based responses, setting students up for success in standardized test preparation.
Human Rights 5-Day Research and Writing Unit Middle School Social Essay Project
By TooBookedUp
Unlock the Power of Student Voices with Our Human Rights Research Project!
Are you looking to engage your middle school students in meaningful learning while empowering them to explore critical global issues? Our Human Rights Research Project is designed to do just that! Perfect for cross-curricular activities, social justice units, or as an extension of your writing or research lessons, this comprehensive resource provides everything you need to guide your students through an in-depth exploration of human rights.
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Make your next unit unforgettable with our Human Rights Research Project! Your students will not only learn about the world around them, but they’ll also be inspired to make a difference. Download now and bring this powerful learning experience to your classroom!
STAAR ECR Mastery Resource Informational Essay Test Prep Grades 6-8 Thesis Claim
By TooBookedUp
Transform your students’ writing skills with this STAAR ECR Mastery Resource, designed to make essay writing both engaging and effective for grades 6-8. This product breaks down the often overwhelming task of essay writing into clear, manageable steps, ensuring that your students feel confident and prepared for the Extended Constructed Response (ECR) section of the STAAR exam. Whether for classroom instruction, intervention, or test prep, this resource delivers everything you need to support your students in writing strong, structured essays.
✅ Thorough Skill Development Across 3 Days
This 3-day lesson plan guides students through each critical step of informational essay writing. Starting with a solid foundation in developing a thesis, students will then practice writing claims, supporting them with evidence, and providing sound reasoning. By the end of the unit, students will have completed a full-length informational essay on a highly engaging topic—Fortnite—a subject that captures their attention while reinforcing essential writing skills.
✅ Engaging and Interactive Resources
To maintain student engagement, this resource includes interactive slides that break down each element of essay writing. These slides are designed to support all learners by making the concepts of thesis development, claims, evidence, and reasoning more accessible and relatable. The step-by-step instructions and accompanying answer keys ensure that students receive clear feedback and can refine their skills with guided practice.
✅ Real-World Topic for Practice
Students will have the opportunity to write a complete essay on Fortnite, a popular video game that they are likely familiar with and excited to discuss. This essay topic makes practicing the skills they need for STAAR ECR a fun, relevant experience, allowing them to see the real-world application of writing techniques.
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✅ Perfect for Test Prep and Classroom Instruction
This resource is perfect for helping students master the skills needed to succeed on the STAAR Extended Constructed Response. Whether used for whole-class instruction or focused intervention, the STAAR ECR Mastery Resource delivers everything you need to elevate your students' essay writing abilities.
Prepare your students for STAAR writing success with a resource that not only builds essential writing skills but also keeps them engaged and excited to learn. Perfect for middle school teachers looking for practical, engaging ways to improve writing outcomes.
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ECR Relay Race: Engaging STAAR Writing Prep Grades 5-8 Comprehension 12 Prompts!
Thanksgiving Argument Writing Unit Debate Topics & Lesson Plans 4 STAAR ECRs
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This rubric looks at 5 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a story. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: the story outline relates with the graphic organizer, all parts of the story are written in sequential order, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the story writing assignment out of 15 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.
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This rubric looks at 6 different areas when students are being assessed on writing instructions. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: instructions are in order, steps, details, and materials are included in the instructions, the instructions relate with the topic, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the writing instructions assignment out of 18 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.
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Writing Step-by-Step Directions - Rubric
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This rubric looks at 6 different areas when students are being assessed on writing step-by-step directions. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: making sure the directions are in sequential order, including a topic, supporting sentences, exact details, and a closing sentence, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the step-by-step writing assignment out of 18 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.
By Abigail J McClellan
This bundle is a convenient compilation of three of my Kindergarten writing Assessment products that follow the Common Core State Standards. It includes both writing prompts and a grading rubric making it the perfect bundle for assessing students throughout the year. This bundle includes 36 kindergarten writing prompts on kinder-appropriate lined paper and a CCSS grading rubric.
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Kindergarten Assessment Bundle
By Abigail J McClellan
This bundle is an awesome compilation of my best-selling Kindergarten Assessment products that follow the Common Core State Standards. It includes both ELA and math assessments and is the perfect bundle for assessing students throughout the year. This bundle includes assessments for Uppercase, Lowercase, Sound Identification, Rhyming and Syllables, Dolch Sight Words, Writing, Counting & Cardinality, and Counting Objects 0-20.
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Personal Narrative Writing Checklist
By Abigail J McClellan
Use this quick & easy freebie in your classroom while teaching personal narrative writing! This checklist is for students to use in order to monitor and self-assess their writing. This product comes two to a page, so it is very convenient to print!
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By Abigail J McClellan
Use this kindergarten writing rubric while assessing student's writing abilities! It aligns with the Common Core State Standards and can even be used as a self assessment with students who can read.
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CUPS Editing Checklist for Writing
By Abigail J McClellan
This CUPS editing checklist is easy to use, convenient to print, and looks great on your classroom walls as a poster!! Help your students become more independent and self-sufficient in the classroom as they learn to edit and review their writing.
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- CUPS editing checklist poster with S as spaces in color & black and white
- CUPS editing checklist printables with S as spaces in color & black and white
- CUPS editing checklist poster with S as spelling in color & black and white
- CUPS editing checklist printables with S as spelling in color & black and white
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Kindergarten Writing Assessment FREEBIE!
By Abigail J McClellan
This freebie kindergarten writing assessment comes with the prompt, "Would you rather have a dog or a cat as a pet? Why?". It includes two pages. One page comes with an optional grading rubric/student reflection at the bottom (aligned with CCSS). The second comes with just writing lines for students.
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HARRISON BERGERON [ESSAY EXAM]
By Richard B Williams
This "HARRISON BERGERON" Essay Exam provides students a chance to show what they know. 14 Essay Writing Prompts to encourage insightful responses from this canonized work. Also, there are an additional 15 Discussion Questions to be used for additional essay practice or group projects, and NEW, 20 Standing Discussion Party Prompts, and another "Harrison Bergeron" worksheet have been included. 10th - 12th Graders will love this essay exam. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" tells of a story that takes place in a dystopian 2081 where all people are created equal in strength, beauty, and intelligence by being handicapped. A 14 year old boy Harrison Bergeron is taken from his family because he needs to be made equal to others, but he breaks out of jail and goes to a ballerina show. He then goes on the stage and tries to get people to join him and take the government down. Does he succeed?
This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves and our society; can we truly create a utopia?
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1. 14 Essay Writing Prompts
2. 15 Discussion Questions
3. 2 "Harrison Bergeron" Worksheets
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By Richard B Williams
This FREAK THE MIGHTY Essay Exam resource provides students a chance to show what they know. 15 Essay Writing Prompts to encourage insightful responses from this canonized work. Also, there are an additional 15 Discussion Questions and 2 new VIDEO ESSAY projects to be used for additional essay practice or group projects. 6th and 7th Graders will love this essay exam. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Rodman Philbrick's Freak the Mighty tells the story of the unlikely friendship between two boys, Maxwell Kane (Max) and Kevin Avery (Freak). Max is a large, strong boy with learning difficulties, while Kevin is a brilliant but physically disabled boy with Morquio syndrome. Together, they form an extraordinary duo, with Max providing strength and protection, and Kevin contributing intelligence and imagination. However, a tragedy occurs that tests the depth of these boys' friendship.
This 6th - 7th grade canonized work allows students to delve into the powerful exploration of the human capacity for prejudice, self worth, and the strength of friendships.
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By Richard B Williams
THE PEARL Essay Exam provides students a chance to show what they know. 14 Writing Prompts to encourage insightful responses from this canonized work. Also, there are an additional 15 Discussion Questions to be used for additional essay practice or group projects. 6th - 12th Graders will love this essay exam. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Kino and Juana's infant son, Coyotito, is stung by a scorpion. These young, poor parents must find a way to pay for their son's medical bills. After diving for a pearl to pay for the bill, Kino finds the "Pearl of the World" - an extremely large pearl that the entire village wants; everyone wants this pearl - everyone. Now, the cat and mouse chase has begun! What will Kino do to protect his family?
This 6th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look into ourselves as wealth changes us and brings out our evil nature.
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By Richard B Williams
This William Faulkner "A ROSE FOR EMILY" Essay Exam provides students a chance to show what they know. 14 Essay Writing Prompts to encourage insightful responses from this canonized work. Also, there are an additional 15 Discussion Questions to be used for additional essay practice or group projects, and NEW, 20 Standing Discussion Party Prompts, and another "A Rose For Emily" worksheet have been included. 10th - 11th Graders will love this essay exam. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
Written in 1930, A Rose for Emily highlights Emily Grierson's hold on her Southern town's attention. Her social status and family background added to her allure, but its her actions as she ages that astonishes them. Emily's eccentric and mysterious life and death lends itself to Faulkner tapping into the Southern Gothic genre.
This 10th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to look at themselves, the mysterious, and our society.
*****Please note: at least 1 to 3 times an offensive word has been used.****
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1. 14 Essay Writing Prompts
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4. 18 "ROSE" Standing Discussion Party Questions
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By Richard B Williams
This THE GREAT GATSBY Essay Exam resource provides students a chance to show what they know. 15 Essay Writing Prompts to encourage insightful responses from this canonized work. Also, there are an additional 15 Discussion Questions and 2 new VIDEO ESSAY projects to be used for additional essay practice or group projects. 6th - 9th Graders will love this essay exam. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby is a classic American novel set in the summer of 1922. The story is narrated by Nick Carraway, who moves to Long Island and becomes neighbors with the mysterious and wealthy Jay Gatsby. Nick, through his interactions with Jay and his lifestyle, sees the corruption and decadence of the American Dream. Can students see that today?
This 11th - 12th grade canonized work allows students to delve into the powerful exploration of the love, The American Dream, and the decadence of a generation/society.
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LORD OF THE FLIES [ESSAY EXAM]
By Richard B Williams
This LORD OF THE FLIES Essay Exam resource provides students a chance to show what they know. 15 Essay Writing Prompts to encourage insightful responses from this canonized work. Also, there are an additional 15 Discussion Questions and 2 new VIDEO ESSAY projects to be used for additional essay practice or group projects. 6th - 9th Graders will love this essay exam. Check it out!
SUMMARY:
William Golding's Lord of the Flies bring us onto an uninhabited island where several young boys have been marooned. After surviving the crashing of their plane, and uprooting of their lives in Britain, these boys must build a civilization at very tender ages. What could possibly go wrong?
This 7th - 10th grade canonized work allows students to delve into the powerful exploration of the human capacity for prejudice, leadership, even evil, and the consequences of moral deficit.
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