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Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Edgar Allan Poe

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Edgar Allan Poe
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

The Gothic writer Edgar Allan Poe has been inspiring and frightening readers for generations. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the writer of "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and many other iconic works, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Edgar Allan Poe fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - An Edgar Allan Poe essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - An Edgar Allan Poe biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Edgar Allan Poe notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Research, Essay, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Franz Kafka

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Franz Kafka
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently learn about and summarize about the life of the renowned novella-writer Franz Kafka with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Kafka fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Franz Kafka essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Franz Kafka biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Franz Kafka notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: J.K. Rowling

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: J.K. Rowling
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the creator of Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Rowling fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A J.K. Rowling essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A J.K. Rowling biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their J.K. Rowling notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining

Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders, Part 2 by Phonics Advantage

Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders, Part 2 by Phonics Advantage
ELA, Language Development, Phonics, Strategies, Literature, Poetry, Grade 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Many phonics programs emphasize written worksheets. Often students who had poor small-motor skills in kindergarten and 1st grade had difficulty learning phonics concepts taught in this style. Phonics Strategies series are designed to enable students to quickly advance to grade-level reading by incorporating fun and diversity into the program. In addition to written work, students learn through listening, identifying, comparing and using hands-on activities. Mystery Words, letter tiles, flipbooks, phonics poems and phonics games add educational fun. Short activities mean that multiple phonics concepts and learning styles are encountered during each mentoring session. This multifaceted approach helps to hold the focus and attention of students. Part 2 of Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders by Phonics Advantage is a 255-page PDF that emphasizes Vcc phonograms, R-controlled vowels phonograms and common suffixes. Part 2 lays the groundwork for decoding long-vowel chunks and diphthong-vowel chunks that are the emphasis of Part 3 of this series. The phonics concepts/rules on Silent E, Soft C, -le syllables (ble, ple, tle, etc.) and consonant blends that were introduced in Part 1 are reinforced in Part 2. The purpose of the Phonics Strategies series is to enable students to become successful, independent readers by giving them tools to decode multisyllable words. Students study the basic building blocks – phonograms types, blends and digraphs, prefixes and word endings, pronunciation and spelling rules, and common syllable dividing points. Students learn that chunks are usually the end of a syllable. By being able to instantly identify phonograms, word endings and prefixes, students have tools to divide multisyllable words into decodable units. Goals and directions are at the top of each page. Included are pages of tips and suggestions, and mentor notes. The series can be administered by a teacher, an aid, or a parent helper in the classroom setting. A parent letter is included with each unit for sending pages home as homework. Phonics Strategies not only teaches the students decoding skills, it also helps the parents to become better reading mentors.

Author Phonics Advantage

Tags Phonics For 2nd Grade, Phonics Worksheets, Phonics Poems, ESL, Letter Tiles, Phonics Flipbooks, Vcc Chunks, R-Controlled Chunks, Phonics Fun, Sound Effects Bingo

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leo Tolstoy

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Leo Tolstoy
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Leo Tolstoy is perhaps the most significant novelist in Russian history, and his works continue to be taught and enjoyed throughout the world. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Leo Tolstoy fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Leo Tolstoy essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Leo Tolstoy biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Leo Tolstoy notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Outlining, Notetaking

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Agatha Christie

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Agatha Christie
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Few authors have mastered the art of the mystery like Agatha Christie. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of And Then There Were None , Murder on the Orient Express, and many other classic mysteries, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Agatha Christie fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - An Agatha Christie essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - An Agatha Christie biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Agatha Christie notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Alfred, Lord Tennyson
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Alfred, Lord Tennyson was the Poet Laureate for much of the reign of Queen Victoria of England, and his work continues to fascinate literary scholars. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the famous English poet with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Alfred, Lord Tennyson fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - An Alfred, Lord Tennyson essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - An Alfred, Lord Tennyson biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Alfred, Lord Tennyson notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining

"Chasing Vermeer" Novel Study

"Chasing Vermeer" Novel Study
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Graphic Organizers, Assessments, Activities, Worksheets

This novel study is a complete supplemental resource for Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliet. The included activities focus on the genre of mystery, reader response questions, comprehension questions, vocabulary practice, character analysis, the elements of the plot, and more! Graphic organizers are included, along with a clue tracker chart and mystery genre posters. ⭐️ This Resource Includes: ⭐️ Who Was Johannes Vermeer? : A short biography about Vermeer that includes reader response questions. Reader Response Journal: This reader response journal is divided into 5 sections by chapters. Each section includes 1-2 pages of vocabulary practice and 1-2 pages of short answer comprehension questions, and a 4-page final assessment that is mixed with multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Not only can this literature response packet be used for whole group discussion/instruction, but it works great in literature circles, to hold group members accountable for reading and discussing the text. It can also be used as a homework assignment, small group instruction, book clubs, etc. Mystery Genre Resources - This section includes 2 mystery genre posters (2 color options) and a Clue Tracker to record clues or evidence regarding suspicious people or events from the novel. Quote Analysis with response questions : a pre-reading activity Elements of Plot: Graphic Organizer Character Analysis: This graphic organizer can be used for any character(s) at any point during the reading of the novel that you see fit. Task Cards : 2 sets of task cards are included. The first set is made up of open-ended questions & digging deeper prompts. The second set are the same questions used in the reader response journals but in a different format. This offers an alternative to the reader response journal activity .

Author Creatively Gifted

Tags Novel Study, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Partner Discussion, Graphic Organizers, Book Companion, Chasing Vermeer, Mystery, Anchor Chart, Reader Response, Chasing Vermeer Chapter Questions

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Gary Paulsen

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Gary Paulsen
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Few authors have mastered the art of the the young adult novel like Gary Paulsen . This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned author of Hatchet , Woodsong, and many other classic works, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Gary Paulsen fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: A Gary Paulsen essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) A Gary Paulsen biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Gary Paulsen notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Virginia Woolf

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Virginia Woolf
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Virginia Woolf Guide students to research the renowned author Virginia Woolf through fact collection, note taking, and crafting an informative essay. This resource scaffolds learning with three student worksheets: a biography and note-taking page to gather facts and quality sources on Woolf's life, an essay outline to organize research into a draft, and directions with writing tips to shape a five-paragraph Common Core-aligned essay. Whether used for a full lesson or abbreviated research activity, these materials aimed at grades 8-11 provide focused support for independent investigation. The included rubric (editable Google Sheet) aligns to ELA standards, enabling easy assessment . With step-by-step guidance and editable tools, this resource empowers student-driven learning about Woolf’s literary legacy.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Emily Dickinson

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Emily Dickinson
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Emily Dickinson This 6-page teaching resource guides students through researching the life of poet Emily Dickinson and writing a 5-paragraph essay. Students first gather facts and sources on a 2-page background research and note-taking worksheet. An essay outline activity then walks them through drafting a short research essay, using the provided peer review checklist and Common Core rubric. The resource can be used as a complete research lesson or adapted as a shorter research activity. It includes full-color and B&W versions, an editable rubric, and a Google Sheet for easy integration into Google Classroom. Specifically designed for grades 7-11 ELA , it scaffolds the research and writing process so students can independently explore Dickinson's life and work. Use for whole-class, small group, or individual assignments.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Rubric

Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders - Part 1 by Phonics Advantage

Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders - Part 1 by Phonics Advantage
ELA, Language Development, ESL, Phonics, Literature, Poetry, Grade 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders is a program that equips students with decoding tools (phonograms, blends, phonics rules, pronunciation rules, word endings and syllable dividing examples) to enable students to become successful, independent readers. Phonics Strategies makes learning to read fun by using diversification to hold the student’s interest with hands-on activities, listening skills, phonics games, phonics poems, flipbooks, and worksheets. Part 1 of Phonics Strategies for 2nd Graders is a 221-page PDF that focuses on 25 Vc phonograms (chunks) and words ending in -le syllables (ble, ple, dle, tle, etc.) Part 1 also introduces Silent E's and uses hands-on activities to experience how a short-vowel Vc chunk becomes a long-vowel phonogram when Silent E is added. There are ten Nonsense Word Challenge Sheets where students practice less common consonant blends and digraphs. The rule of doubling the consonant of a Vc chunk when adding a word ending beginning with a vowel is emphasized throughout the units through examples and worksheets. Students learn how recognizing Vc chunks can help them to divide longer words into syllables. The PDF zip-file includes 5 Chunk Reviews that can be used as assessment tools; Mentor Notes, tips and suggestions; 5 Phonogram Memory/Match Games; 5 Parent Letters (for using materials as homework); Pronunciation Rules (Soft C, Double Vowels, ir-er-ur); Answer Keys; and Listening Skills challenges. The Phonics Strategies series are a mixture of serious phonics concepts and educational fun.

Author Phonics Advantage

Tags Phonics For 2nd Graders, Phonics Worksheets, Phonics Games, Phonics Poems, Phonics Flipbooks, Vc Chunks, Phonics Advantage, Vowel Substituition, Silent E, Phonics Rules

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Oscar Wilde

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Oscar Wilde
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Oscar Wilde was perhaps the funniest and most inventive writer of the late Victorian Era. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned writer of "The Importance of Being Earnest" and A Picture of Dorian Grey with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Oscar Wilde fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: An Oscar Wilde essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) An Oscar Wilde biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Oscar Wilde notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Rubric, Research, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Elizabeth Barrett Browning
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning, the writer of "How Do I Love Thee?" and many other iconic poems, with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Elizabeth Barrett Browning fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - An Elizabeth Barrett Browning essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - An Elizabeth Barrett Browning biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Elizabeth Barrett Browning notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Research, Essay, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Tennessee Williams

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Tennessee Williams
ELA, Literature, Writing, Research, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Tennessee Williams Guide students through researching the renowned American playwright Tennessee Williams with this complete 6-page lesson plan. Students begin by gathering facts and citing sources about Williams' life using the provided research worksheet. Next, they organize their notes into an outline to draft a 5-paragraph informational essay on the playwright. The packet includes an essay prompt with writing tips, peer review checklist, and Common Core-aligned rubric to assign and assess the project. This resource scaffolds the research process for students to independently build knowledge on Williams through notetaking, outlining, drafting, revising with peers, and submitting a final researched essay. Modify the included rubric by editing the linked Google Sheet file. This versatile activity can be used as a complete lesson or abbreviated research project for grades 8-11.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Rubric, Outlining

Digital Poetry Flipbook Distance Learning

Digital Poetry Flipbook Distance Learning
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Use thiseducational, colorful,and totallydigital poetry flipbookto help students improve creative writing skills, imagery, and express themselves differently with this easy-to-implementGoogle Classroom-no prep unit !Works for in-classANDdigital learning! This was created to bedifferentiatedfor all types of learners, therefore, while its emphasis is to celebrate and teach several aspects of poetry, it serves to also aid in helping studentsgain confidence as writers, open their eyes to figurative language, express feelings, and emotions, and to write creatively with imagery and depthwithout being overly overwhelming. Perfect for5th-8th graders!

Author The Simplistic Teacher

Tags Creative Writing, Poetry, Flipbook, Figurative Language Flip Book, Figurative Language Flipbook

Aesop's Fables "The Ant and the Grasshopper"

Aesop's Fables "The Ant and the Grasshopper"
ELA, Literature, Grade 1, 2, 3, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Aesop's Fables The Ant and the Grasshopper: A Comprehensive Teaching Aid This exceptional resource encompasses multiple facets of The Ant and the Grasshopper story from Aesop's Fables. Compiled with primary focus on 1st to 3rd graders, this offering includes: Vibrant versions of the folklore. Scripts for classroom theater. Craft instructions; and A variety of worksheets. Versatility in Implementation A pivotal strength that distinguishes this teaching aid stems from its adaptability. Be it whole group instruction - engulfing classrooms into dynamic theaters or initiating more intimate educator-pupil interactions, or even deploying components as homework tasks – everything is possible with these comprehensively designed materials. What’s Included? Fables in various formats including coloring pages, illustrations and a modern rendition alongside Aesop's original narrative. Worksheets equipped with more than mere reading comprehension questions – offering avenues for detailed textual analysis sessions. Innovative add-ons such as character cut-outs serving puppetry purposes during class enactments along with reader’s theater scripts consisting highlighted lines catering role-play necessities. Creative writing templates encouraging personal storytelling angles augmented by real-life applicative prompts echoing seasonal preparations. The Complete Package Beyond being a simple teaching tool for Language Arts emphasizing Literature, the assembled stack collapses timeless lessons within kid-friendly activities fostering knowledge acquisition intermingled with imaginative sparks and immersive experiences- all packed within a single, 19-page PDF file.

Author Simply Schoolgirl

Tags Fables, Aesop's Fables, Storytelling, Interactive Learning, Creative Writing, Fable Writing Template

Secondary ELA: Sample Realistic Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities

Secondary ELA: Sample Realistic Fiction Story w/ Analysis Activities
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Literature, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Embrace the world of realistic fiction with "The Best Friend", a captivating short story accompanied by ready-to-use analytical activities. Ideally suited for a 1-2 day substitute plan or as a prelude to an expansive realistic fiction writing unit, this resource includes comprehensive response queries and a detailed essay task designed to refine analytical prowess and expository writing abilities. Penned by Richard Post, "The Best Friend" immerses readers in an arena of believable characters and genuine life scenarios. As students explore the narrative, they will decipher its underlying themes, examine its characters and dissect the storyline. Stimulating response questions will encourage critical analysis and enhance students' comprehension of the narrative. In addition, the integrated essay assignment nurtures robust analytical and expository writing skills, empowering students to articulate their perspectives with eloquence and exactness. "The Best Friend" provides more than mere entertainment; it serves as an invaluable exemplar of student writing. Engaging with this narrative, students can glean inspiration for their realistic fiction writing and adopt the author's techniques. They will investigate character evolution, plot architecture, and the crafting of relatable narratives, equipping them to become accomplished storytellers. Whether you're in search of an intriguing substitute plan or a compelling primer for realistic fiction writing, "The Best Friend" and its attendant analytical activities are poised to stimulate and challenge your students. Immerse them in the realm of realistic fiction and observe their critical thinking and writing capabilities bloom. Your download package includes the following components: The exclusive short story, "The Best Friend," authored by Richard Post for The Language of Educational Art. Nine inclusive response questions (inclusive of answer key) aimed at deepening students' understanding of the structure and thematic concepts present in realistic fiction narratives. A self-verifying Easel activity iteration of the analytical questions. A comprehensive literary analysis essay task that builds on students' thematic comprehension of "The Best Friend" and the structural facets of fictional narratives (valued at 40 points and linked to four Common Core Standards). SYNOPSIS OF ‘THE BEST FRIEND': Ryan and Ben take a study break to challenge each other on a disorienting race around Ben's family home. While their competition unfolds, the narrative explores the dynamics and importance of enduring friendship. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Richard Post came late to writing YA literature, but he has been a storyteller and raconteur his entire life. When he’s not writing short stories for The Language of Educational Art, he enjoys fishing for rock bass on Higgins Lake, hunting pheasants on the farms of mid-Michigan, bottling sun pickles (here's his famous recipe ), hosting “whoopie” parties for his grandchildren, and playing cribbage. He lives with his wife Beverly in St. Louis, Michigan and Orange Beach, Alabama. Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 9 through 12. The included activities and rubric are subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (1 and 2), Reading Literature (2), and Writing (2). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. This resource contains 9 pages.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Realistic Fiction, Literary Analysis, Short Story, Sample Essay

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Lewis Carroll

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Lewis Carroll
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Lewis Carroll Dive into the magical world of Lewis Carroll, the author of the beloved children's classics Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. This 6-page resource bundle scaffolds the research and essay writing process to guide students as they explore Carroll's life and literary works. The lesson begins with a biography and note-taking handout where students gather facts and sources on Carroll. Next, they use an essay outline worksheet to organize their research into an informative five-paragraph essay on the author. Peer review and revision checklist provided. Finally, a CC-aligned rubric (editable Google Sheet included) lets you easily assess students' final drafts. Applicable for grades 6-11 language arts classes, this resource bundle facilitates rich learning on Carroll through guided research, writing, collaboration and more. Let your students fall down the rabbit hole and discover this magical author!

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Notetaking, Outlining, Rubric, Lewis Carroll

An Onomatopeia Adventure Resource Packet

An Onomatopeia Adventure Resource Packet
ELA, Literature, Kindergarten, Preschool, Grade 1, 2, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

The Onomatopoeia Adventure Resource Packet This is a comprehensive teaching resource designed specifically for reinforcing the understanding of onomatopoeia to primary level students . This in-depth packet is essential to any Language Arts curriculum, providing educators with practical and engaging activities tailored to various grade levels - from Preschool to Grade 2 . Activities included in this The Onomatopoeia Adventure Resource Packet: Bubble Map, two levels of Word Search – basic and intermediate, a challenging Word Challenge, appealing Matching Stick Puppets among others. An interactive tool at its core, the packet pairs ideally with An Onomatopoeia Adventure , an engrossing children's picture book that's part of this offering. This vibrant narrative features the story of "Ono" (a wise turtle) and "Mato" (an exuberant dog) as they traverse an onomatopoeic adventure together. Digital Formats: The digital formats included are provided as a convenient PDF file type ideal for display via smartboards or projectors. An Onomatopoeia Adventure allows teachers to teach young learners interactively. Feedbacks about additional activity sheet additions are welcome though email: dmariebeck21@gmail.com. Additional Materials: The energizing ONOMATOPOEIA SONG enhancing instructed sessions. In Summary: The Onomatopoeia Adventure Resource Packet provides versatile teaching content directed towards nurturing language arts fundamentals while thematically integrating story-based learning.

Author Super Teacher Tactics

Tags Onomatopoeia Teaching, Adventure Resource Packet, Language Arts, Kinesthetic Learning, Story-based Learning

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Langston Hughes

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Langston Hughes
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Writing, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

There a few figures more important to the Harlem Renaissance than Langston Hughes. This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently explore and write about the life of the famous poet with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Langston Hughes fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - A Langston Hughes essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - A Langston Hughes biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Langston Hughes notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining

Homer's Odyssey WebQuest & Anticipation Guide

Homer's Odyssey WebQuest & Anticipation Guide
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

This resource is a Homer's Odyssey WebQuest & Anticipation Guide. There are 6 steps with links for students to follow and then complete the activity. Some are comprehension questions and some are graphic organizers for students to fill out. This is an engaging and interactive way for students to show what they know. At the end, there is an anticipation guide in which students will decide if they agree or disagree with each statement listed. Answer key included for the webquest.

Author Time Thrifty Teacher

Tags Homer, Odyssey, Webquest, Anticipation Guide, Literature, Webquest Language Arts, Anticipation Guide Answer Key, The Odyssey Lesson Plans High School, 6th Grade Math Webquests, A Lesson Before Dying Webquest

"Zane and the Hurricane" Novel Study Vocabulary Activities

"Zane and the Hurricane" Novel Study Vocabulary Activities
ELA, Literature, Reading, Language Development, Vocabulary, Grade 4, 5, 6, Worksheets & Printables, Novel Studies, Activities, Teacher Tools, Assessments, Worksheets

Zane and the Hurricane Novel Study Vocabulary Activities An essential tool for educators teaching the novel Zane and the Hurricane by Rodman Philbrick. Practical for grades 4th through 6th, this resource enhances literature, reading, and vocabulary comprehension in language arts subjects. Vocabulary Focused Activities: Match words to definitions. Crossword puzzles centered around new vocabulary. Use quotes from the book to deduce word meanings with context clues. Making learning Interactive: Categorize similar words together Determine which word doesn't belong in a set Sentence writing using newly learned words Synonym/ Antonym practice exercises to internalize new terms effectively Note: The resource comes complete with six different quizzes reinforcing previously learned vocabulary concepts, ensuring understanding at varied points of instruction and providing practical ways for students to demonstrate their comprehensive grasp on new language concepts introduced through story chapters. Evaluation & Versatility: Included answer keys make it convenient for teachers to assess student's progress. The flexible nature of these activities allows them to fit perfectly in various settings- be it group class participation or individual homework assignments improving reader engagement with subject matter beyond just written comprehension. Inclusions: Teacher’s guide Activity sheet packages (including vocabularies) Quizz options--> Answer Keys--> An ideal educational tool, Zane and the Hurricane Novel Study Vocabulary Activities , enriches students' verbal communication skills effectively within an engaging curricular context originally centered around Rodman Philbrick's narrative Western Australias masterpiece, Zane & The Hurricane .

Author Creatively Gifted

Tags Vocabulary Development, Novel Study, Vocabulary Activities, Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Hurricane Vocabulary

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Ernest Hemingway

Research Organizer & Essay Assignment: Ernest Hemingway
ELA, Literature, Writing, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Activities, Projects, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets

This resource provides your students with the opportunity to independently research and write about the life of the renowned modernist author Ernest Hemingway with this engaging research planner and essay assignment. This carefully scaffolded and easy-to-assign-AND-assess resource has been designed to guide student learning from Hemingway fact-collection to the careful development of a five-paragraph research essay. Teaching this resource could not be easier! Start by handing out the background research and note-taking worksheet (you could also ONLY hand this out if you want a shorter lesson!). Once students have found their facts and sources, provide them with the essay outline activity, which guides them step-by-step through the requirements of a short research essay. From there, drafting their essay, using the provided peer review checklist, and submitting their final draft will be no problem at all. And then you can assess their work with the provided Common Core rubric! Use this entire resource as a complete research lesson or just part of it as a short research activity or sub plan! This TeachSimple download includes: - An Ernest Hemingway essay writing assignment with directions, requirements, research essay writing tips, a peer review checklist, and Common Core-tied grading rubric - An editable rubric, provided as a link, that lets you make adjustments to the grade values and guidelines. This link is provided as as Google Sheet specifically built for integration into Google Classroom, although you can also modify it for use in other Learning Management Systems (LMSs) - An Ernest Hemingway biography and note-taking worksheet that will guide your students through information gathering. This straightforward two-page handout includes instructions for background research, a fun drawing section, and an area to cite quality sources and organize conducted research - A research essay outlining worksheet, so students build on their Ernest Hemingway notes in a clear and simple manner as they build their work towards a draft and final paper - All 6-pages of this lesson are provided in full-color and B&W versions Although this resource can be fitted for any secondary Language Arts classroom, it has been carefully designed to work best in grades 8 through 11. The included rubric is subtly but specifically tied to Common Core ELA Standards for Language (3) and Writing (2 and 7). This resource is provided as a print-ready, bookmarked, and adjustable PDF file. The rubric is also included as an editable Google Sheet. This resource contains 6 pages and 1 Google Sheet.

Author The Language of Educational Art, LLC

Tags Essay, Research, Rubric, Notetaking, Outlining