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Read about the Star Wars franchise, then answer comprehension and vocabulary questions and support true-or-false decisions with evidence. Three essay prompts invite opinions about the franchise, a character, or films. Use the reading questions to gather ideas before developing a longer response.
Guides students through independent biographical research on James Baldwin and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Baldwin’s most renowned and well-known literary works, analyzing Baldwin’s influence on the history of Civil Rights, conclusion, and works cited…
An ESL/EFL reading-comprehension and writing worksheet built around a biographical nonfiction passage on Queen Elizabeth I of England, her 45-year reign, the defeat of the Spanish Armada (1588), and the Elizabethan Era's cultural flourishing (Shakespeare, Marlowe).
Guides students through independent biographical research on Charlotte Bronte and the writing of a 5-paragraph research essay, using a graphic-organizer worksheet, a peer/self writing-tips checklist, and a scored essay rubric.
An ESL/EFL reading-comprehension and writing worksheet built around a nonfiction passage on dog domestication and the human-dog bond (companionship, work roles, training), including quoted commentary from people who study, train, or love dogs.
Free download A pre-writing fine-motor tracing workbook using themed line-tracing exercises (monkey, emoji, LEGO, and animal themes) to build handwriting readiness.
A set of creative writing prompts connecting Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy to students' own imaginations and reflections, for use on MLK Day or during related units.
Guides students through independent biographical research on Dwight D. Eisenhower and the writing of a 5-paragraph research essay, using a graphic-organizer worksheet, a peer/self writing-tips checklist, and a scored essay rubric.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity on Pokémon This English Second Language Teaching Resource on Pokémon (3 PDF Slides; Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity) can be ideal to train Language skills in English. Suitable participants for this ESL EFL TESOL Reading + Writing Activity are Foreign Students at middle and High School (7th-12th Grade;…
A scaffolded writing resource guiding Grade 4-6 students through planning and drafting a 5-paragraph formal reflective essay about their elementary school experience, for the transition to middle school.
Guides students through independent biographical research on Dante Alighieri and the writing of a 5-paragraph research essay, using a graphic-organizer worksheet, a peer/self writing-tips checklist, and a scored essay rubric.
Read about LEGO’s uses in STEM and language learning, then respond to 11 comprehension and vocabulary questions. The closing essay asks students to weigh hands-on learning and draw on their own experiences or interests. Use the passage as a bridge from understanding an informational text to developing an opinion.
A scaffolded research-essay guide that walks students through selecting, researching, and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style research essay about an influential leader of ancient Rome.
A step-by-step realistic-fiction narrative writing guide that has students make structural/setting/character decisions before drafting, then write, peer-edit, and revise a realistic fiction story, with an accompanying scoring rubric.
Guides students through independent biographical research on Charles Dickens and the writing of a 5-paragraph research essay, using a graphic-organizer worksheet, a peer/self writing-tips checklist, and a scored essay rubric.
A two-page article introduces J.K. Rowling and the Harry Potter series before thirteen comprehension and vocabulary questions. Students explain word meanings and consider the reading, then respond to two opinion essays about the series and its popularity. The format combines informational reading with a longer personal response.
A scaffolded research-essay guide that walks students through selecting, researching, and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style research essay about an important figure from Colonial America.
Guides students through independent biographical research on Billie Holiday and the writing of a 5-paragraph research essay, using a graphic-organizer worksheet, a peer/self writing-tips checklist, and a scored essay rubric.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity on Minecraft This ESL Reading Comprehension and Writing Teaching Resource on Minecraft (3 PDF Printable Slides worksheet) is great to train Language skills in English. High Schoolers + late middle schoolers (7th-12th graders; teens) can be suitable learners/students to this ESL Activity. Newcomers or any…
Digital PowerPoint design-board activity where students digitally assemble a snowman image and then write a descriptive paragraph about it.
Guides students through independent biographical research on Confucius and the writing of a 5-paragraph research essay, using a graphic-organizer worksheet, a peer/self writing-tips checklist, and a scored essay rubric.
This Peter Pan reading introduces the character's literary background and the world of Neverland before moving into comprehension questions. Students explain details and vocabulary from the passage, then choose a writing response that asks for personal reflection or an opinion about growing up. Use discussion before drafting to help learners organize reasons and examples.
A full-day substitute-teacher lesson plan package for 2nd grade built around the theme of writing and sending letters, combining reading, writing, social studies, math, and vocabulary activities aligned to Common Core standards.
A research-and-writing project that guides students through researching John Calvin's life and religious legacy and writing a formatted 5-paragraph research essay, supported by a research organizer, writing-tips checklist, and grading rubric.