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Grade 8 Argumentative reflects increased sophistication as students approach high school — with 6-criterion scoring and full heatmap tracking.What's included:• Narrative Writing tab — dropdown scoring, class summary • Informational Writing tab — dropdown scoring, class summary • Argumentative Writing tab — dropdown scoring, class summary • Setup Tab — class roster (30 students), scoring guide • Student View Heatmap — select any student to see all scores at a glance Gradebook details:• 3 writing

8th

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

CCSS

W.8.1

, W.8.1a

, W.8.1b

+17

Also included in: K–12 Writing Gradebook Bundle | Rubric Tracker | IB PYP MYP DP + CCSS | Excel

Ethos Logos Pathos: A Short Lesson

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Product Description:Help your students master ethos, pathos, and logos with this complete, ready-to-use lesson! Perfect for high school English, Speech, or AP Language, this resource makes Aristotle’s rhetorical appeals accessible, engaging, and interactive. ⭐ What’s Included: Step-by-step lesson plan (one class period, 50–60 minutes) Anchor chart/handout with clear definitions and examples Short persuasive text samples (ads, speeches, and editorials) for analysis Student practice worksheet

8th - 12th

Other (ELA), Writing, Writing-Essays

Year 7 Writing Rubrics | Australian Curriculum V9 | A–E Scale | Editable

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Three writing rubrics for Year 7 — Criterion 3 shifts to Language & Style at secondary level, reflecting the increased academic register expected from Year 7 onwards. What's included:Narrative Writing Rubric (Colour PDF · B&W PDF · Colour Word · B&W Word)Informative Writing Rubric (Colour PDF · B&W PDF · Colour Word · B&W Word)Persuasive Writing Rubric (Colour PDF · B&W PDF · Colour Word · B&W Word)Rubric details:5 criteria: Text Structure · Ideas & Content · Language & Style · Sentence Structur

7th

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository

Also included in: Years 7–10 Writing Rubrics Bundle | A–E Scale | Australian Curriculum V9

Years 7–10 Writing Rubrics Bundle | A–E Scale | Australian Curriculum V9

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Secondary writing rubrics for Australian teachers — Criterion 3 shifts to Language & Style from Year 7 onwards, reflecting the increased academic register expected in secondary. What's included:Year 7: Narrative, Informative, Persuasive (12 files)Year 8: Narrative, Informative, Persuasive (12 files)Year 9: Narrative, Informative, Persuasive (12 files)Year 10: Narrative, Informative, Persuasive (12 files)Every rubric in 4 versions: Colour PDF · B&W PDF · Colour Word · B&W WordRubric details:5 cri

7th - 11th

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Model Paper Analysis Task Cards | Writing Self-Evaluation & Peer Review | Digita

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If you are looking to take your writing program to the next level and increase the quality of your students' writing, model papers are an extremely effective strategy. The questions on these cards correlate directly with not only CCSS anchor standards, but also with higher-level thinking analysis skills. There are so many ways to use task cards in your class. You can have these ready and pull them out a moment's notice to conduct an amazingly in-depth lesson. Your students will love that they a

6th - 12th

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

CCSS

CCRA.W.1

, CCRA.W.2

, CCRA.W.3

Also included in: Writing Curriculum, Full-Year Course, High School Essay Lesson Plans, BUNDLE

Grade 8 Writing Rubric | 4-Point Scale | CCSS + IB MYP | Editable

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Grade 8 Argumentative requires students to fully refute the counterargument — the rubric reflects this increased sophistication as students approach high school level. What's included:Narrative Writing Rubric (Colour PDF · B&W PDF · Colour Word · B&W Word)Informational Writing Rubric (Colour PDF · B&W PDF · Colour Word · B&W Word)Argumentative Writing Rubric (Colour PDF · B&W PDF · Colour Word · B&W Word)Rubric details:5 criteria: Ideas & Content · Organisation & Structure · Voice & Style · Word

8th

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

CCSS

W.8.1

, W.8.1a

, W.8.1b

+17

Also included in: Grades 6–8 Writing Rubrics Bundle | 4-Point Scale | CCSS + IB MYP | Editable

ELEPHANT - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets

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Elephant - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including 7 video snippets INDIVIDUAL ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS, contain further information, more photos and possible video snippets. This POWERFUL, INTERACTIVE presentation makes the reader and or listeners … THINK! and THINK some more! Questions are asked continually thus engaging the reader; responses come naturally. Original photos enhance and support the text. Comprehension skills expand through application of applying what is read to photo ve

PreK - 10th, Adult Education

Informational Text, Other (Science), Writing

OSTRICH - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets (mp4)

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THE OSTRICH - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation including 6 video snippets. This POWERFUL, INTERACTIVE presentation makes the reader and or listeners … THINK! Questions are asked continually thus engaging the reader; responses come naturally. Original photos enhance and support the text. Comprehension skills expand through application of applying what is read to photo verification. Greatly enhances group discussions. Students when, encouraged to write down words they do not understand de

K - 7th

Informational Text, Writing

GIRAFFE - Interactive PowerPoint presentation including video snippets

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THE GIRAFFE - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation including seven video snippets. INDIVIDUAL AFRICAN ANIMAL PRESENTATIONS, contain further information, more photos and possible video snippets. AFRICAN PREDATORS includes the following cats: lion, leopard, cheetah, serval, caracal This POWERFUL, INTERACTIVE presentation makes the reader and or listeners … THINK! and THINKS some more! Questions are asked continually thus engaging the reader; responses come naturally. Original photos enhance and

PreK - 9th, Adult Education

General Science, Informational Text, Writing

CHEETAH - Interactive PowerPoint presentation with video snippets

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A COMPLETE MINI-LESSON ON AFRICA’S CATS! THE CHEETAH - Interactive PowerPoint Presentation. 8 video snippets. INDIVIDUAL AFRICAN CAT PRESENTATIONS, contain further information, more photos and possible video snippets. AFRICAN PREDATORS includes the following cats: lion, leopard, cheetah, serval and caracal This POWERFUL, INTERACTIVE presentation makes the reader and or listeners … THINK! Questions are asked continually thus engaging the reader; responses come naturally. Original photos enhanc

PreK - 10th, Adult Education

Other (Science), Reading, Writing

Years 7–10 Complete Writing Assessment Pack | Rubrics + Gradebook | AC V9

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This bundle pairs the complete Years 7–10 Writing Rubric set with the matching Writing Rubric Gradebooks — a full assessment system for secondary writing, aligned to Australian Curriculum V9. Criterion 3 shifts from Language Features (primary) to Language & Style at Years 7–10, reflecting the increased sophistication expected in secondary writing. Rubrics use an A–E scale with C★ marking the Achievement Standard. Gradebooks use dropdown A–E entry, colour-coded cells, and an Overall Grade + Comme

6th - 10th

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades 6–8 Complete Writing Assessment Pack | Rubrics + Gradebook | IB MYP

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This bundle pairs the complete Grades 6–8 Writing Rubric set with the matching Writing Rubric Gradebooks — a full assessment and tracking system for middle school writing. Rubrics are aligned to IB MYP Language & Literature expectations and CCSS standards. The Grade 7–8 Argumentative rubric includes a sixth criterion — Counterargument & Rebuttal — reflecting the increased complexity expected at MYP level. Gradebooks handle both the standard /20 and the 6-criterion /24 scale automatically. What's

6th - 8th

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

CCSS

W.6.1

, W.6.1a

, W.6.1b

+54

Lord of the Flies Literature Unit | Activities, Character Analysis, and Writing!

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Engagement Essentials

Lord of the Flies Unit Plans | ELA Literature Activities | Middle & High School English Includes writing prompts, discussion questions, visual learning, and drawing activities. Perfect for meeting your state standards, test prep, homeschool, and differentiated instruction. This 5-week novel study guides students through reading, analyzing, and responding to Golding’s classic. With short constructed response writing, deep discussion, and creative tasks, students build critical thinking and l

7th - 12th

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

CCSS

RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

, RL.9-10.1

Also included in: Lord of the Flies | ELA Unit Plans, Vocabulary, Quizzes & Reading Comprehension

3rd Grade ELA Test Prep | Schoology Assessments

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Get your third graders ready to ace their E.L.A. assessment with this comprehensive, 100% digital test prep resource group designed specifically for the Schoology Learning Management System (LMS)! Say goodbye to endless printing and hello to engaging, easy-to-manage practice that mirrors the skills students need to master! This all-in-one resource is perfect for your review unit, weekly centers, independent practice, or a quick-start review leading up to the test. Key Features for Teachers (W

3rd - 8th

ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing

CCSS

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.3

+17

6th Grade ELA Test Prep | Schoology Assessments

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6th - 8th

ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing

CCSS

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.3

+17

5th Grade ELA Test Prep | Schoology Assessments

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Get your fifth graders ready to ace their E.L.A. assessment with this comprehensive, 100% digital test prep resource group designed specifically for the Schoology Learning Management System (LMS)! Say goodbye to endless printing and hello to engaging, easy-to-manage practice that mirrors the skills students need to master! This all-in-one resource is perfect for your review unit, weekly centers, independent practice, or a quick-start review leading up to the test. Key Features for Teachers (W

5th - 8th

ELA Test Prep, Reading, Writing

CCSS

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.3

+17

4th Grade ELA Test Prep | Schoology Assessments

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Get your fourth graders ready to ace their E.L.A. assessment with this comprehensive, 100% digital test prep resource group designed specifically for the Schoology Learning Management System (LMS)! Say goodbye to endless printing and hello to engaging, easy-to-manage practice that mirrors the skills students need to master! This all-in-one resource is perfect for your review unit, weekly centers, independent practice, or a quick-start review leading up to the test. Key Features for Teachers (W

4th - 8th

Close Reading, ELA Test Prep, Writing

CCSS

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.3

+17

Paragraph of the Week, Writing Prompts, High School BUNDLE, Print/Digital

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Get ready for standardized writing assessments and improve your students' writing a little at a time week over week! With this BUNDLE of printable and digital paragraph of the week resource, you'll have one year's worth (38 prompts) of no-prep, excellent, challenging prompts for high school level - for in class learning and distance learning. What is a text-based prompt? Text-based prompts require students to cite from at least one text in their written response, and this format is popular on m

8th - 11th, Adult Education

English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Writing

CCSS

CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.W.1

, CCRA.W.2

Paragraph of the Week, Writing Prompts, Middle School, BUNDLE, Print/Digital

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Get ready for standardized writing assessments and improve your students' writing a little at a time week over week! With this traditional and digital paragraph of the week resource, you'll have one year's worth (36 prompts) of no-prep, excellent, challenging prompts for middle school level! What is a text-based prompt? Text-based prompts require students to cite from at least one text in their written response, and this format is popular on many current standardized tests. The prompt itself is

5th - 8th

English Language Arts, For All Subjects, Writing

CCSS

CCRA.W.1

, CCRA.W.2

, CCRA.W.3

Paragraph of the Week, Writing Prompts, High School Set 1, Print/Digital

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