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Middle school writing-expository webquests
Winter Holidays Around the World: A WebQuest
The Winter WebQuest will take students around the world to research winter holidays celebrated by a variety of cultures! Students will be exposed to:
* Christmas
* Hogmanay
* Chahar Sanbeh Suri (Festival of Fire)
* Kwanzaa
* Hanukkah
* Pancha Ganapati
A worksheet is provided for students to record their findings. Students are then asked to write a short newspaper article about one of the holidays they researched and draw a picture to go along with it. This is an exciting way for students to ex
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Thanksgiving WebQuest (Printable Booklet)
This is a printable booklet about the First Thanksgiving. Your students will need to access the internet. If you want a digital version, click here!This is a wonderful resource. I have used it for years. The children love being able to navigate it on their own, but aren't so crazy about just doing a regular old worksheet so, I created a booklet that corresponds to this website. It is fun and educational. The students will have to reread, listen to text, and comprehend nonfiction text in order to
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Holiday Activities Bundle
The Pearl Harbor Attack: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-E*FULLY UPDATED DECEMBER 2022*This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the attack at Pearl Harbor and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a video recording of a radio address, survivor journals and video accounts, a timeline, and photographs of a Japanese account). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondha
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Yearly Writing Argumentative Informative Narrative Literary Analysis RACE more
FULL YEAR OF WRITING: EVERY MAJOR WRITING TASKNarrative, argumentative, informative (expository), literary analysis, research, and constructed response writing workshops are specifically designed for interactive learning. Great for distance and in-person teaching. Each unit has been scaffolded thoroughly to meet the needs of students working independently. Share these workshops on Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, or any major LMS platform. Students find these workshops easy to follow and en
Grades:
7th - 10th
Essay Writing Argumentative Informational Narrative Literary Analysis ECR SCR
FULL YEAR OF WRITING Workshops w Graphic Organizers, Templates, Samples, etc. for: Narrative, argumentative, informative (expository), literary analysis, extended & short answer constructed response, thesis statement, personal narrative, letters, and summary. Each unit is highly scaffolded! Advanced and on-target students can work independently, giving you freedom to work closely with struggling students. Students find these workshops easy to follow and engaging, parents can easily understa
Grades:
6th - 9th
THESIS STATEMENT GOOGLE CLASSROOM DISTANCE LEARNING
Thesis statement practice for ARGUMENTATIVE / INFORMATIVE OR EXPOSITORY writing the fun and simple way! This Google Classroom workshop will have students whipping out perfect thesis statements in minutes. It is an interactive, MUST-DO lesson before teaching argument writing. After all, the thesis statement is the most important sentence in the essay. In this self-checking workshop, students identify elements and missing elements of thesis statement by moving the buttons to reveal answers. They w
Grades:
7th - 10th
Ellis Island Interactive Webquest Research Writing Project
This webquest takes students on an interactive tour of Ellis Island. The first 3 pages of the webquest includes guiding focus questions for students to answer as they tour all the rooms of the main building of Ellis Island. Students will view photographs, listen to oral histories, and analyze data. A reflective essay is also included at the conclusion of the essay which allows students to use integrate and cite evidence from the webquest.
Grades:
4th - 12th
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"Inception" Film Guide: Understanding Allusion, Metaphor, Symbols, and Motifs
Bundle includes a student guide and a teacher's guide. Student guide presents 5 task challenges focused on interpreting complex plot and ambiguious messages in the film "Inception" through examining allusion, metaphor, symbolism, and motifs. Activities are designed to engage students in higher level thinking, critical reading, critical listening, critical talking, and critical writing. Students read and listen critically to information and interpretations of the film presented in a variety of fo
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Aral Sea: What Happens When Humans Alter Their Environment
In this engaging minilesson, students click on a link to read about the shrinking Aral Sea and answer questions. At the conclusion of the reading/questions, students are asked to complete a writing prompt that summarizes the reading using cause and effect and evidence from the text. A time lapse link is included for students to see the progression of the Aral Sea shrinking.I use this lesson when we discuss political and physical boundaries to emphasize the problems associated with using physic
Grades:
5th - 9th
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Evidence Scavenger Hunt (Google Slides Activity)
This activity is a great way to introduce CITING and EXPLAINING EVIDENCE in a way that relates to students with fun, silly examples, before diving too deep into full on articles or short stories!In this activity, students (either in groups or independently) will search the web, or their own camera rolls, for EVIDENCE in the form of links, screenshots, videos, etc. that SUPPORT the given claims. Then, students practice EXPLAINING how their evidence supports the claim!This resource includes 1 dire
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Citing Textual Evidence BUNDLE
Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Multiple Account Webquest & Text-Based Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, interviews, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the
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5th - 8th
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Utah National Park Webquest
Washington and the Pacific Northwest is home to some of our country's ecologically diverse and unique National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally devel
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3rd - 9th
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Is Snow or Rain Better? Research, Planning and Persuasive Writing Activity
Facilitate a winter-themed opinion writing activity challenging your class to express their preference for either snow or rain. Guide them through a webquest to gather evidence and information supporting their argument. This inclusive task avoids specific festivities, ensuring broad engagement and diverse perspectives. Encourage thoughtful exploration of preferences in a seasonally relevant context.This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.ELE
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6th - 9th
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Groundhog Day: Analyzing Multiple Accounts Webquest and Informational Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze four different accounts of Groundhog Day, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the common core informational text sta
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5th - 8th
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New Mexico National Park Webquest
New Mexico is an enigma for it's preserved indigenous sites, diverse landscapes, and range of ecosystems. New Mexico's National Parks help to showcase some of the state's most precious natural, cultural, and historic resources. This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Eas
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Colorado National Parks Webquest
Colorado is home to some of our country's most precious natural resources and beautiful outdoor spaces. There's a reason it's called "Colorful Colorado!"This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Colorado's National Parks, Monuments, and Heritage Areas. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this r
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Molly Pitcher and Captain Molly Analyzing Multiple Accounts Webquest and Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of American Revolution heroines Molly Pitcher (Mary Ludwig Hays) and Captain Molly (Margaret Corbin), and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important d
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5th - 8th
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California National Parks Webquest
California is home to some of our country's most precious natural resources and beautiful outdoor spaces. This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in California's National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, Historic Sites, and Heritage Areas. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was origina
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3rd - 9th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Works Cited Webquest
This resource encourages students to "deep dive" into the Purdue Owl MLA Citation website. It is a challenging handout that WILL require them to read through a lot of the material! I designed it this way to challenge students to read and absorb information as well as explore all of the MLA information Purdue Owl has to offer.
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Nevada National Park Webquest
Nevada is home to some of our country's most mysterious and secluded National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Nevada's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Mae Jemison: Analyzing Multiple Accounts Webquest and Text-Based Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the accomplishments of Mae Jemison, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, interviews, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the co
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4th - 8th
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Washington National Park Webquest
Washington and the Pacific Northwest is home to some of our country's ecologically diverse and unique National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally devel
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Bullying Investigation WebQuest
The Bullying Investigation WebQuest is designed to allow students to discover the harmful impact of bullying and the things they can do to help. Students are required to read online articles and watch videos for research. Then, they are to take their research and write their own article. This is a fully student-led activity that should take students about one 90 minute class period to complete.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Arizona National Parks Webquest
Arizona is home to some of our country's most unique and beautiful National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Arizona's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally developed for using with 4th graders. This
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
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