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This lesson includes: A PowerPoint presentation on symbolism through the reading, annotation, and analysis of Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken"A symbolism fill-in-the-blank notes slip A poetry assignment, which allows students to draw text-to-self and text-to-world connections through the use of symbolism and creative writing A list of common examples of symbolism

This product consists of original BuzzyTeach materials that work in conjunction with Lucy Calkins' Art of Argument argumentative research 7th grade writing unit. It guides teachers throughout the unit, and includes ELEVEN COMPLETE & EDITABLE full-length lessons with aesthetic PowerPoint presentations, informative videos (click links in PowerPoint - presentation mode), multiple essay graphic organizers/outlines, and mid-unit activities/answer keys. All materials in this product are EDITABLE. Pl

This product consists of original BuzzyTeach materials that work in conjunction with Lucy Calkins' Writing About Reading 7th grade unit. It guides teachers throughout the unit (in an abridged way), and includes NINE COMPLETE & EDITABLE full-length lessons with aesthetic PowerPoint presentations, informative videos (click links in PowerPoint - presentation mode), multiple essay graphic organizers/outlines, mid-unit activities, and much more. All materials in this product are EDITABLE. Please u

This product consists of original BuzzyTeach materials that work in conjunction with Lucy Calkins' Position Paper 8th grade writing unit. It is a MODIFIED and ABRIDGED mini-unit plan that guides teachers to accommodate all learners, especially struggling writers. This product contains COMPLETE & EDITABLE multi-parted lessons (four lessons that can be taught across multiple days) and includes PowerPoint presentations, video clip (click link in PowerPoint - presentation mode), multiple essay gra

This product consists of original BuzzyTeach materials that work in conjunction with Lucy Calkins' Realistic Fiction 7th grade writing unit. It guides teachers throughout the unit from start to finish, and includes FIFTEEN COMPLETE & EDITABLE full-length lessons with aesthetic PowerPoint presentations, informative videos (click links in PowerPoint - presentation mode), multiple essay graphic organizers/outlines, fill-in-the-blank notes, numerous mid-unit activities, a mid-unit quiz (with study

This EDITABLE product consists of original BuzzyTeach materials that work in conjunction with Lucy Calkins' Investigative Journalism 8th grade writing unit. These resources hit the main focus points of Calkins' unit, and include seven aesthetic PowerPoint presentations, multiple informative videos (click links in PowerPoint - presentation mode), essay graphic organizers/outlines, sentence starters, fill-in-the-blank narrative notes, unit activities, essay topics, and essay checklists that will

This COMPLETE & EDITABLE UNIT offers lesson-by-lesson visual PowerPoint presentations, informative videos (click links in PowerPoint - presentation mode), pre-reading activities, during-reading activities, post-reading activities, graphic organizers, close reading activities, a mid-unit quiz (with study guide and answer key), a summative unit test (with study guide, answer key, and review activities), and a creative final reflection activity. It explores the ELA concepts of plot, characterizat

This COMPLETE AND EDITABLE UNIT includes lesson-by-lesson visual PowerPoint presentations, informative videos (click links in PowerPoint - presentation mode), pre-reading activities, during-reading activities, post-reading activities, fill-in-the-blank notes, vocabulary practice, task cards, exit ticket activities, writing activities, formative and summative assessments, test review activities, and a unit test (with study guide and answer key). It explores the ELA concepts of symbolism, theme, f

This COMPLETE and EDITABLE mini-unit includes a guided visual PowerPoint presentation, fill-in-the-blank notes, an interactive and engaging "Thesis Statement Throw Down" activity, a complete essay graphic organizer, and a detailed essay rubric. These resources delve into the components of the introduction paragraph, body paragraphs, and conclusion paragraph, and provide examples of each. Please follow and leave four stars! Enjoy!

This product is a COMPLETE House on Mango Street unit with lesson-by-lesson visual PowerPoint presentations, informative videos (click link in PowerPoint - presentation mode), engaging activities, a mid-unit quiz (with answer key, study guide, and review), a unit test (with answer key, study guide, and review), and numerous other interactive resources. This unit not only focuses on the book's content itself, but also delves into the characteristics of narrative writing, characterization, theme,

This unit includes two lessons of visually aesthetic PowerPoint presentations, a debate, and around-the-room task cards. It focuses on mood, characterization, character motivation, argument, text evidence, and point of view. Please follow and leave five stars! Enjoy!

This mini-unit is complete with 4 lessons of PowerPoint presentations, engaging and informative videos (click links in PowerPoint - presentation mode), ELA detective activities, and a quiz/answer key. It focuses on conflict, theme, characterization, mood, literary elements, text evidence, and irony. Enjoy!

Through poem analysis, free writing, and collaborative learning, this lesson explores the topic of inspiration. Included in this product is a visually aesthetic PowerPoint presentation that will guide students through the lesson, along with a lightbulb graphic organizer that will enable the students to explore what truly inspires them. Enjoy!

This lesson explores the topics of quote analysis, creative writing, free writing, poetry, and interactive speaking/listening. Within this product, you will find a complete PowerPoint presentation with visually aesthetic content and two graphic organizers that will allow the students to apply their new skills. Enjoy!

This personal narrative writing unit is COMPLETE with lesson-by-lesson PowerPoint presentations, engaging and informative videos (click links in PowerPoint - presentation mode), materials, rubrics, study guides, writing samples, quizzes, and answer keys. It is an excellent resource for many grades, ranging from 5-12.

This 10-question, multiple choice comma quiz is a great way to assess students' knowledge of comma usage. This quiz includes an answer key.

This product is a 10-question comma practice sheet to use in conjunction with the comma mini-unit, or by itself as a review activity.

This PowerPoint presentation reviews commas and includes a "comma song" video, a Kahoot practice game, and interactive, visual comma review. Please click all links in presentation mode on PowerPoint. Enjoy!