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Use this reference tool to help students write WELL while analyzing any source in any subject area! Recommended: Model using this tool for your students before requiring them to use it. Please leave a review :D

Rule Book for the GAME of America! - The Constitution MADE EASY!With this "rule book", you can transform dense constitutional text into an accessible, engaging guide that helps students see the Constitution as the rulebook of American democracy. Game-style format: Students see the Constitution as a set of rules for “the players” (branches of government, states, and the people), with clear goals laid out at the start. Quick reference summaries: The Preamble, 7 Articles, Bill of Rights and 17

Help your students understand complicated aspects of the Executive Branch with this fun and easy coloring book with simplified text! Just print and staple! Recommended: - Three side staples - Print double-sided

Helps students understand the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation in an easy and fun way! Students pretend to be delegates at the Confederation Congress as they review the Articles in order to determine whether they can respond to Shays' Rebellion! Kit includes: Easy version of the Articles of ConfederationGraphic organizer for "delegates" to analyze the Articles in "Committees" of 2-3 people. Written response sheet with prompt and template for supporting a well-structured and well-writ

Your students will LOVE you and practice critical writing skills! Use this sheet to help students record and write academically about their experiences playing Oregon Trail. (There are plenty of free options online. Here is one of them - https://archive.org/details/msdos_Oregon_Trail_The_1990). GREAT for units in American history on westward expansion. Have students play the game online (in class or as homework) and fill in the graphic organizer as they "travel the trail." Then, have student

Equip your students with the tools they need to write powerful, precise prompts for generative AI platforms. Designed for clarity and classroom use, this one-page reference insert helps students become intentional, ethical, and creative AI users. Perfect for:Daily classwork using AI tools like ChatGPT and GeminiEnglish language learnersWriting workshops Research projects Creative writing Technology & AI integration units What’s Included:6 Prompt Types with Clear Examples Give students a structur

Encourage your students to reflect on their progress while bolstering their academic writing skills!Easily adapted for reflection on any task, project, assignment, goal, etc. Includes: Rough draft template w/ writing supportDirections page for final draftRECOMMENDED - Model how to use the optional frames and starters for your students. Frames and stems may be spliced and used as needed. Encourage students to stretch their academic writing skills by using as many frames or parts of frames as poss

Help your students analyze data in writing! Excellent for any secondary level science-related course! What it is: Binder Insert for students to refer to while constructing responses explaining data for any science related course. Helps students practice academic language skills.Helps students develop analytical thinking and writing skills. How to use it: After explaining the requirements of one or both types of written response questions, show students where the "bank" of corresponding frames ar

Help your students write a well-structured academic explanation of the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation using this easy-to-use template! PROMPT: You are a delegate to the Confederation Congress and have been informed of Shays’ Rebellion.  Explain at least THREE weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and propose a solution in a well-written paragraph. Template includes sentence frames and stems for academic language support!

OverviewThis kit will help your students express their understanding of climate change – effects, causes, and solutions—using academic English and their artistic skills. Kit includes: · Teacher Lesson Materials Guide · Lesson Notes / Graphic Organizer – Causes, Effects, Solutions (For video or reading) · Written Response sheet with writing support · 2 Trifold Brochure Templates – One with categories included and one without · Rough Draft template · Student directions and Requirements Checklis

Help your students write like a scientist when completing their lab reports / science fair projects with this well-organized tool! This tool will help students understand the basic components of a lab report while supporting their academic language acquisition in any subject. Tool consists of optional frame banks for students to refer to when constructing their written responses for lab reports or science fair activities. Includes writing support for: Purpose, Hypothesis, Variables, Materia

Help your students write like a scientist! This tool will help students understand the basic components of a lab abstract while supporting their academic language acquisition in any subject.Tool consists of optional frame banks for students to refer to when constructing their written responses as well as space to place their rough draft compositions. The increased quality of student responses will amaze you! Recommendation: Model using the tool for students before expecting them to use it.

Help your students display their understanding of the causes and effects of climate change as well as potential solutions in a well-organized brochure! Straightforward instructions are combined with optional academic sentence frames. This is an ideal, easy-to-use tool for enhancing student writing while encouraging student engagement in an exceptionally important topic. FOR FULL CLIMATE CHANGE MATERIALS PACK CLICK HERENote: This activity is perfect for demonstrating understanding of cont

Use this reference tool to help students write WELL while analyzing any source in any subject area! Ideal for upper elementary / lower secondary students. Recommended: Model using this tool for your students before requiring them to use it. Please leave a review :D

Includes: Simple notetaker for students to use while watching Episode 2 of HBO's John AdamsAn analysis activity in which students take note of arguments made in favor of and against declaring independenceShort answer response section with writing support.

Use this printable as a class set or binder insert to support your students in correctly discussing any subject using academic English! Reference sheet includes sentence frames for: Introducing a sourceEmbedding quotationsUsing examplesEXPLAINING all of the above!This flexible reference sheet can be used in a variety of subjects for any number of writing assignments--short answer, paragraph responses, essays, or research papers!

Objective: Students will demonstrate understanding of key ideas within the Gettysburg Address in a substantial, well-written paragraph. NOTE: This lesson is intended for use AFTER students have received instruction on the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg. Includes:Adapted version of the Gettyburg Address with space for note-making (page 1)Guiding questions / close reading with writing support (page 2)Written response sheet with directions and writing support (page 3)This easy-to-use printa

Students will analyze and compare the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment. Includes: Emancipation Proclamation excerpts and the 13th AmendmentGuiding analysis questionsParagraph response section with writing support

Support your students’ technology skills and academic language use! Includes: Student slideshow template (easily altered and shared with each student) w/ writing support embedded on each slide.Student Slideshow Template: This presentation template is designed to allow students to demonstrate understanding of content from textbooks and more. Adjust the slides (before sharing with students). There may be specific points you have covered which are not included in this slideshow. You may want to a

Help your students write well as they establish their goals for the new year! PERFECT for easing back into school after the winter break!Includes: Three prompts with writing support that can be broken down into sections or completed as one longer assignment. RemindersSpecify the required minimum length for each response.  Be sure to MODEL how to use the sentence frames. Think out loud as you complete some of each prompt. You can set the requirements for how many of the sentence frames students m