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Writing-essays Common Core RI.4.8 resources
RACE Strategy PowerPoint for Writing Responses with Text Evidence Support
Are you searching for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce the RACE writing strategy to your students in a way that will grab their attention? You've come to the right place! Use this student-friendly PowerPoint to teach your students how to write a short response to a passage-based question. After reading a passage, students can use the RACE strategy to construct a formal response to the question that follows the passage. By teaching students this strategy, they learn how to
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4th - 6th
Also included in: RACE Strategy Bundle for Writing Responses with Text Evidence Support
Writing Prompts Bundle Informational and Opinion
Leap Day Sale! This bundle is 50% off through Friday, March 1st. What are monthly text sets? The monthly text sets are two or more texts based on the same topic. Each monthly text set can be used for both reading and writing. The topic of each text set is high-engaging nonfiction topics. Each text set supports opinion or informational based writing in response to reading.These pair perfectly with the following Writing Units: Opinion Writing UnitInformational Writing Unitor save with the Writing
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3rd - 5th
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RACE Writing Strategy: 12 Nonfiction Practice Passages with Test Prep Questions
Are you searching for practice passages that can be used to review the RACE writing strategy? You've come to the right place! Your students will have many opportunities to practice how to write a short response to a passage-based question. After reading a nonfiction passage, students use the RACE strategy to construct a formal response to the short-answer question that follows the passage. As an added bonus, each nonfiction passage is also followed by a worksheet that features four multiple-choi
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: RACE Strategy Bundle for Writing Responses with Text Evidence Support
7 Opinion Writing Units | Analyze two texts | Writing Test Prep | 3rd - 5th
If your students are struggling to connect with their writing, this is the perfect resource for your class! This resource is a set of SEVEN comprehensive opinion writing units with paired texts on a real-world scenario. These opinion writing units are perfect for upper elementary, grades 3-5, because it is designed to help students prepare for state writing tests. With graphic organizers and a step-by-step process, this resource will get your students writing and including quotes from the text i
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4th - 6th
The Boston Massacre: Paired Reading Passages & Opinion Writing
Who Caused the Boston Massacre? American Revolution Paired Passages & Opinion Writing - Digital & PDFThis is set of leveled paired passages or texts with reading comprehension tests, short response questions, and extended writing prompts. The included texts are non-fiction. Two of the texts are based on the actual testimony given at the trials, although the texts have been rewritten in modern English. The extended writing prompt provided is for opinion writing. Targeted reading levels a
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4th - 6th
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Reading Response Choice Boards for Fast Finishers
Are you looking for an engaging reading response choice board to engage students in class or at home for use with ANY book?These reading choice boards will help your students respond to any nonfiction and fiction book with meaningful writing prompts to help tie together reading and writing standards.This set also includes printable versions, editable PowerPoint, and digital links in PDF, along with directions to use in Google Classroom™. Simplify your planning and prep. This digital pack include
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3rd - 5th
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American History Paired Reading Passages BUNDLE: Informational & Opinion Writing
American History Paired Reading Passages Bundle: Informational & Opinion/Argumentative WritingThis bundle of 7 paired passages units focuses on topics in American History from U.S. geography through westward expansion (1860s.) The bundle includes 4 informational writing units and 3 opinion writing units. All units are included in both PDF and Google Slides formats.The included texts are non-fiction. Three or four texts are included in each unit. The texts are included on three reading level
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4th - 6th
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Should People Have Migrated West?: Paired Reading Passages & Opinion Writing
Westward Expansion - Should People Have Migrated West?: Paired Passages & Opinion Writing - PDF & DigitalThis is set of leveled paired passages or texts with reading comprehension tests, short response questions, and extended writing prompts. This unit can be used in reading, writing, or social studies. The included texts are non-fiction. Four texts are included. Each one focuses on a different topic related to westward expansion. The extended writing prompts provided are for opinion or
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4th - 6th
Textual Evidence Powerpoint using RACE Strategy
This 18 page powerpoint introduces the R.A.C.E. strategy (Restate the question, Answer the question, Cite Evidence and Expand). This lesson walks students through the steps in RACE using guided practice. At the end of the lesson, a question and text is provided to allow students to practice using R.A.C.E. on their own. This powerpoint contains the following:-Introduction-Common Core Standards (you can edit it to fit your grade level)-Discussion question-Textual evidence defined-Textual evidence
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4th - 7th
Government & Civics Paired Passages & Writing Prompt - Student Uniforms
School Uniforms & Freedom of Speech: Paired Passages & Opinion Writing - Digital & PDFThis is set of leveled paired passages or texts with reading comprehension tests, short response questions, and extended writing prompts. This unit can be used in reading, writing, or social studies. Teachers can use the passages to answer a more general opinion question (Should your school adopt a uniform policy?) or a civics-focused writing prompt on freedom of speech (Do school uniforms' limit st
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4th - 7th
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4th-5th Grade Paired Passages Activities BUNDLE: Argumentative Writing
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argumentative writing! This 4th-5th grade BUNDLE will keep your students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics listed below, but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.Each Resource in the Bundle Includes:2 Passages per topicTeacher GuideQuestion BreakdownQuestion SetsContext CluesEvidence-Based Questions3 Multiple Choice1 Multiple Selection1 Short Construc
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4th - 5th
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TDA (PSSA) Guided Practice
A guided writing prompt, aimed to guide students in answering TDA questions. Passage is an information text focused on Conflict Resolution (great talking point). Resource includes:-passage -writer's checklist-guided steps: understand the prompt, brainstorm, plan your writing-answer space-4th grade PSSA TDA rubric
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4th - 6th
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Distance Learning 4th Grade LA Performance Task Rocks With Editable Google Docs
Ready or not, SBAC and PARCC are here! Are your students ready?
Help your students tackle the most daunting aspect of these tests, the performance task. In this performance task students will focus on the topic of rocks, with a culminating activity of writing an argumentative, narrative, or informative article.
Performance task accurately prepares students by giving three different writing prompts. All students could write on the same prompt, or it could be used as an assessment with students
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4th - 5th
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4th and 5th Grade State Essay Writing Test Prep Bundle
Do you struggle teaching your 4th and 5th graders how to write multi-paragraph essays for the state writing tests? I have developed a systematic process for modeling effective writing strategies that students can carry over to the test and independently produce both an opinion or informative/explanatory essay! Repetition of skills is KEY and I’ve provided four additional sets of prompts and articles for student practice in addition to the completely modeled examples for each type of writing! Th
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3rd - 6th
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Argumentative Paired Text Passages DIFFERENTIATED Writing BUNDLE: Live Social
Your students will be HIGHLY ENGAGED in this DIGITAL Paired Passage (Paired Text) Set, as they read and write about whether life should be lived in the moment or captured for social media. The included passages are on a 4th-9th grade reading level and include evidence-based questions that are highly aligned to the rigor levels of the Common Core Standards. It's Google Classroom READY and perfect for Distance Learning, Traditional School, or a Hybrid set-up.The Product Includes:3 DIFFERENTIATED S
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5th - 8th
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Text Structure and Natural Hazards Reading Comprehension Bundle
Are you ready to engage your students in the fascinating world of text structures while delving into the thrilling realm of natural hazards? Look no further! This Text Structure and Natural Hazards Bundle is the perfect resource to enhance your students' reading comprehension skills while immersing them in captivating content.What's included:5 nonfiction articles, each with their own text structure and natural hazardMultiple choice questions applying skills in comprehension, inferencing, vocabul
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4th - 6th
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MS-ESS2-6
Nonfiction Reading Response Choice Board | Independent Work for Fast Finishers
Looking for a digital and print all in one writing about nonfiction reading choice board that will work for both at home reading or in class accountability that will engage your students?This set includes BOTH a PRINT and a DIGITAL OPTION!Help your students write about their nonfiction reading with this Tic Tac Write choice board. 9 prompts included to tie together both reading and writing standards. These prompts require students to critically reflect on the book that they read and utilize thei
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Reading Response Choice Boards for Fast Finishers
Paired Passages Argumentative Writing Prompts 4th & 5th Grade Live Social Media
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argumentative essays! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your 4th and 5th Grade students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (We Should Live Life in the Moment, Not for Social Media vs. Life is Meant to be Shared), but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion Breakdow
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4th - 5th
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Writing Module #1 | Problem-Solution Opinion Essay | Recycling | Grades 4-6
Your 4th to 6th graders got this! Got what? A final product they'll create in no time with step-by-step guidance and be so proud of: A Problem-Solution Opinion Essay about "The Recycling Problem," which is a type of argumentative writing perfect for this age group. STUDENTS READ & CITE AUTHENTIC SOURCES ABOUT THE PROBLEM WITH RECYCLINGStudents read and critically think about a very important, current, relevant issue people all over the world are grappling with right now - the problem with re
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Writing Modules | Grades 4-6 Growing Bundle | Write in Every Genre
DBQ: Why Should We Protect the Wolf? (Mirco-Q MV)
This is from the DBQ (document based questioning) online library. With a focus on the question, "Why Should We Protect the Wolf?" This powerpoint is designed for a teacher to be able to use knowledge of the DBQ and immediately teach the content, with little preparation of lessons.This is a powerpoint to accompany the DBQ Micro-Q 3-day lesson. The Micro-Q focuses on a single document and ends with a one-paragraph student "essay."Included within this PowerPoint are: Teacher Lesson Planning NotesIn
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K - 5th
Cesar Chavez: Champion for Farmworkers 3rd-5th Text Dependent Analysis ELAPacket
Cesar Chavez: Champion for Farmworkers • Biography• Key Details • Vocabulary • Text Dependent Analysis • Respond to Reading • Comprehension QuestionsThis packet provides a comprehensive introduction to Cesar Chavez, a champion for farmworker rights in the United States. Designed for 3rd -5th graders, the materials are engaging and aligned with Common Core State Standards.What's Included:Informational Passage: A student-friendly biography details Cesar Chavez's life, highlighting his experiences
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3rd - 5th
National Park Adventure PBL Toolkit!
This PBL toolkit is designed for teachers and students in their virtual or in-person classrooms who are ready to plan their next adventure! This comprehensive project-based learning resource is designed with 4th-8th graders in mind and can easily be adapted for higher or lower grades. Guide your students through one of our many National Parks webquests below to get started exploring our national parks. Students can deepen their learning by planning their route, activities and accommodation.
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3rd - 9th
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4-ESS2-2
Grade 4 Wonders Unit 4 Theme 1 A WORLD WITHOUT RULES Companion Resource
This resource is a companion to Grade 4 Wonders Reading & Writing Workshop and contains two editable PPT lessons - 49 slides on this theme from Grade 4 Wonders, A WORLD WITHOUT RULES. It also includes an additional PPT for writing workshop (17 slides). The writing workshop PPT covers Day 1 of writing a CAUSE & EFFECT ESSAY.The following is covered in the first PPT:Introducing the Big Idea and Essential Question.Vocabulary words, examples, & matching exerciseFoundation Skills (Latin R
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4th
Informational Writing 4th Grade Unit Plan and ALL 27 Lesson Plans
These are detailed Informational lesson plans from Writing Programs: Teacher's College/SchoolWide Writing. All lessons include: Teaching Outcome, Teaching Point, Student Learning Target, Strategies, Tasks, Connection, Essential Questions, Common Core State Standards, Materials, Vocabulary, Teach (I DO), Active Engagement (WE DO), Independent/Small Group Work (YOU DO), ENL/IEP Strategies and Support, Questioning, Turn and Talk, Closure, Assessment, Questions to Assess Conceptual
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4th
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