7th Grade Writing-Essays Graphic Organizers

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• ECR Relay Race: Engaging STAAR Writing Prep Grades 5-8 Comprehension 12 Prompts!
  Turn essay writing into a collaborative, competitive game! This relay race-style resource includes 12 engaging prompts and helps students build comprehension and writing skills through interactive learning. Ideal for both individual and group work, this resource is perfect for STAAR test prep and building writing confidence.

Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers for Fiction and Nonfiction Texts

This bundle is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• All ELA Mega Bundle
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

★ Reading Comprehension Graphic Organizers

★ 140 PAGES

★ Print and Digital

★ Suitable for ANY grade!

★ A discounted resource!!!

This resource includes:

------ 140 Graphic Organizers (5 SETS!)

★ 22 Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 53 Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 22 Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 18 Character Analysis Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 10 Main Idea Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

★ 15 Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers (Print and Digital)

****Click on individual resources for complete descriptions!

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This MEGA BUNDLE is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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Graphic Organizers are included for the following skills/topics:

► Making Inferences

► Making Predictions

► Main Idea

► Analyzing Setting

► Textual Evidence

► Character Analysis

DESCRIPTION

✅ There are 140 Graphic Organizers that are created in different formats/variations to support differentiation for students and help them participate in active reading and deep analysis of the texts they read.

✅ These graphic organizers are designed to support students in making inferences, predictions, analyzing characters and setting, and identifying main ideas. They can be used for any grade as well as any text under study.

✅ This is an excellent tool to set a "purpose for reading" and keep track of what's happening in texts as well as encouraging students to actively engage in reading!

✅ These Graphic Organizers can be used as part of a larger lesson, as formative assessments, with whole group instruction, small group instruction, and with novel groups/literature circles. These graphic organizers can also be assigned as a "Purpose for Reading" during silent reading time, classwork, or homework!

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• Graphic Organizer GROWING MEGA BUNDLE

INFERENCES:

• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 1
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 3
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

MAKING PREDICTIONS:

• Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Tables) SET 1
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Magnifying Glasses) SET 2
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Sticky Notes) SET 3
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 4
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

MAIN IDEA:

• Main Idea Graphic Organizers

CHARACTER TRAITS:

• Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
• Character Analysis Organizer BUNDLE
• Character Analysis PowerPoint Graphic Organizers

SETTING:

• Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers
• Setting Graphic Organizer Bundle

Additional Graphic Organizer Packets (Print and Digital)

• Plot Graphic Organizers
• Imagery Graphic Organizers
• Conflict Graphic Organizers
• Mood Graphic Organizers
• Theme Graphic Organizers
• Tone Graphic Organizers

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Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt resource guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative** outline **using an argumentative **graphic organizer. **These lessons will demonstrate developing a **claim, reasons, **and **evidence, **refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an **opinion **essay.

All aspects of **argument writing **are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing **hooks **and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their argumentative writing skills. The **writing quiz **reinforces **guided note-taking **techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing argument writing easy for teachers.

These **no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video **with **writing tutorial **and **template **can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt Bundle includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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• Does Television Have Any Educational Value
• Do Video Games Promote Violence

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Narrative Writing made simple! This Narrative Writing Unit provides all of the lessons, graphic organizers, and activities needed to guide students through the entire writing process. Ideal for upper elementary and middles school classrooms, this resource provides a structured approach to crafting engaging narratives, ensuring that students develop their writing skills effectively.

Resource Overview:

Identifying Narrative Elements:

• Mentor Texts for analyzing key narrative elements.
• Guided activities to explore characters, setting, and conflict.

Brainstorming:

• Prompts and exercises to inspire creativity and originality.
• Strategies for drawing from observations and unique perspectives

Planning Graphic Organizers:

• Graphic organizers for planning characters, setting, and conflict.
• Plot graphic organizers to outline the sequence of events.
• Anchor charts and diagrams to help visualize plot structure.
• Detailed resources for planning plot with clear beginnings, middles, and ends.

Drafting:

• Mini-lessons on Transitions, Dialogue, and Imagery to enrich writing.
• Activities to practice and incorporate these elements into drafts.

Revising and Editing:

• Self and peer revision checklists to guide the improvement process.
• Editing checklists for polishing grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Publishing:

• Finalization steps for preparing narratives for publication and presentation.
• A rubric for assessing narrative quality and completeness.

Additional Features:

• Flexible pacing guidelines to fit into your writing block.
• Opportunities for differentiation based on student needs.
• Engaging materials and activities to enhance students' narrative writing skills.

This unit plan provides a detailed roadmap for teaching narrative writing, making it easier to help students produce well-structured and compelling stories.