BuzzyTeach

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