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This is blank backward design unit plan template as a MS Word version. I also have a "how to" backward design unit plan template in my store. The different sections help keep you organized and help you create a complete unit plan. In the "how to" document (also in my store) the guiding questions help you figure out what needs to be written in each section.

This PowerPoint presentation introduces 6 different types of commonly used context clues. (Synonym, Antonym, Example, Comparison, Inference, & Definition) For each type, it gives the definition and helpful hints. Additionally, after all types have been introduced, it has 6 practice sentences to go through. For each type, it gives an example sentence, then the type of context clue that was used, and finally it highlights the specific clue that helps to find the meaning of the unknown word. Pl

This PowerPoint was created for use with 6th grade and above. It goes along with the Human Rights Questions worksheet (also posted in my store). It includes 4 photos and asks for students to collaborate in small group discussion. There is also a video link at the end of the PowerPoint which takes you to the video. The PowerPoint is intended to be viewed first, then the video with the worksheet. The Human Rights Questions worksheet (also posted in my store) is to be filled out by students whi

Use this detailed graphic organizer to help structure the task of writing an entire Common Core aligned compare/contrast essay. A rubric is also included for students to evaluate themselves and for teacher use as well. This is the editable MS Word version which is able to be edited digitally. It has the file extension of ".docx", so if you're version of MS Word is not compatible with ".docx" files, please purchase the PDF file instead. If you'd like a PDF copy, which is NOT able to be edited

Use this example of an Influential Person Project on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to show students what an exemplar project would look like. This PowerPoint presentation goes along with the Influential People Project- Rubric & Checklist I also have posted in my store.

This is a Microsoft Excel document: Use this rubric and checklist to guide a project about Influential People in history. The rubric outlines how the project will be graded. Be sure to share it with students! The checklist is an additional tool for students to use to ensure they have everything included in their project. Also check out the Influential People Project- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. example I have posted in my store! You can use it as an exemplar project!