These Worksheets with a Answer Key are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Compare-Contrast. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1: Which of the paragraphs below are compare-contrast texts? EXERCISE 2: Identify the structure of the following compare-contrast text organised by aspects. EXERCISE 3: Identify the structure of the following compare-contrast text organised by topics. EXERCISE 4: Identify the structure of the following compare-contrast text organised by arguments. EXERCISE 5: Match the sentences with the best compare-contrast key words. EXERCISE 6: Use following transitions and signal/clue/key words to fill in the blanks in the compare-contrast text. You may use some words or phrases more than once. EXERCISE 7: Identify the transitions and clue/signal/key words used in the following sample compare-contrast text. EXERCISE 8: Use transitions and clue/signal/key words to rewrite the given compare-contrast text. EXERCISE 9: Demonstrate your understanding of compare-contrast texts. EXERCISE 10: Identify the techniques used by the author in structuring a compare-contrast text. EXERCISE 11: Identify the two related nouns that are compared or contrasted. EXERCISE 12: Identify the similarities or differences in the following compare-contrast texts. EXERCISE 13: Identify what is compared and contrasted in the given compare-contrast texts. EXERCISE 14: Provide a one-sentence comparison, contrast or compare-contrast, as directed, for the following visuals. EXERCISE 15: Write a comparison paragraph – books vs movies. Use the sample plan, signal/clue/key words and sentence frame. EXERCISE 16: Write a contrasting paragraph – comedy vs tragedy. Use the sample plan, signal/clue/key words and sentence frame. EXERCISE 17: Distinguish between apples and oranges. Follow the planning frame to plan your compare-contrast information text. EXERCISE 18: Use the sentence frame to write the first draft of your compare-contrast information text – apples vs oranges. EXERCISE 19: Use the rubric to peer evaluate student work. EXERCISE 20: Select a task that goes with your level and create a compare-contrast information text. EXERCISE 21: Use the following prompts to create compare-contrast information texts. Use the text structure.

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on information text types. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of the features and structures of information text types. List the information text elements. Demonstrate knowledge of information texts in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Information Text Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Text Structures Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Information Gap Success Criteria - Information Text Types Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Information Text Elements Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 2 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - TIC-TAC-TOE Assignments Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - Post-It Notes Home Learning for Reinforcement – 5 Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2abcdef/4/5 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Educational Tools and Resources - Adverbs, Verbs, Adjectives, Connectives Teachers can use this resource to teach the students to use information texts in writing, thereby helping them to enhance their reading, vocabulary, language, and writing skills. Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

These Worksheets are perfect for teaching how to write an Information Text - Cause-Effect. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. This Download Includes: EXERCISE 1: Recall your knowledge of information texts. EXERCISE 2: Define the terms cause and effect. EXERCISE 3: Identify the techniques used by the authors in structuring the given information text. EXERCISE 4: Match the sentences with the best cause-effect key words. EXERCISE 5: Use following transitions and signal/clue/key words to fill in the blanks in the cause-effect text. You may use some words or phrases more than once. EXERCISE 6: Use transitions and clue/signal/key words to rewrite the given cause-effect text. EXERCISE 7: Identify the structure of the cause-effect text organised by causes. EXERCISE 8: Identify the structure of the cause-effect text organised by effects. EXERCISE 9: Identify the structure of the cause-effect text organised by causes and effects. EXERCISE 10: Identify the cause and effect in the given sentences. EXERCISE 11: Is the underlined part of the sentence the cause or the effect? EXERCISE 12: Identify the cause or the effect to the specified cause and effect in the following texts. EXERCISE 13: Identify the cause or the effect in the following texts. EXERCISE 14: Choose a possible cause or effect as directed. EXERCISE 15: What is the cause or effect in the given sentences? EXERCISE 16: Identify most likely cause or effect of the following instances. EXERCISE 17: Choose a possible cause or effect to fill in the blank. EXERCISE 18: Determine whether the following cause-effect texts are organised by causes, effects or both. EXERCISE 19: Choose a possible cause or effect that goes with the visual to fill in the blank. EXERCISE 20: Identify the cause in the picture, then choose a possible effect. EXERCISE 21: Identify the cause and effect in each of the following pictures. EXERCISE 22: Discuss the main causes and effects of air pollution. Follow the planning frame to plan your cause-effect information text. EXERCISE 23: Use the sentence frame to write the first draft of your cause-effect information text – air pollution. EXERCISE 24: Use the rubric to peer evaluate student work. EXERCISE 25: Select a task that goes with your level and create a cause-effect information text. EXERCISE 26: You may choose any three assignments to make a TIC-TAC-TOE. The assignments must be three in a row down, across or diagonal.

These Worksheets are perfect for teaching how to write an information text. These no prep activities would be great for ELA lessons or ELA centers. Your students will love these exercises that are carefully planned for student engagement. After attempting these activities, your students will be able to: Identify the structure and features of information text types. Identify the techniques used by the author in structuring information text types. Identify the purpose of the information text types. Plan and write the first draft of information text. Peer evaluate information text with constructive feedback. Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft of their information text.

This compact review of Information Text for quick referencing is perfect for teaching how to write an information text - Cause-Effect. These no prep scaffolding notes would be great for ELA lessons. Your students will love this information that is well-planned for student engagement. After studying this information, your students will be able to: Identify the clue or signal words used in writing cause and effect text. Determine the organisational methods used in structuring cause and effect text. Identify the causes and effects in the given texts. Plan and write the first draft of cause and effect text on given topics. Peer evaluate a cause and effect text with constructive feedback. Integrate the peer feedback and write a final draft of cause and effect text. This download includes: SN 1: Text structure organised by causes SN 2: Text structure organised by effects SN 3: Text structure organised by causes and effects SN 4: Planning Frame SN 5: Sentence Frame SN 6: Sample Draft SN 7: Rubric SN 8: Data for Differentiation

A compact review of story genres and story template organized for quick referencing. This Includes: Vocabulary Overview Story Genres Story Template Assessment Rubrics Teachers can use these handouts as ready reference material to remind the learners about the scaffolds required for alternate ending story, thereby helping them to enhance their writing skills. Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

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A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on poetry annotation. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Understand how annotation helps to analyse poems. Discuss annotation template, guide and the prompt. Determine the main ideas and provide an objective summary of the poem. Annotate the lines of the given poem. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Annotation, Summary, Meaning, Explanation Flipped Lesson Part - Video - How to Annotate Poetry Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Annotate the Images Success Criteria - Annotation Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Guide, Template, Prompt Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 2 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Exercise Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PEEC Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 4 Worksheets and Task Cards Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.RL.6-8.1/2/4/9-10.1/2/4/11-12.7 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A compact review of cautionary tales, urban legend, and mini-sagas organized for quick referencing. This resource includes: Vocabulary Overview Folktales Types of Tales Elements of Tales Characteristics of Cautionary Tales, Urban Legend, and Mini-Sagas Folktale Details Assessment Rubrics Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A package of 8 task cards on cautionary tales, urban legends, and mini sagas. This resource includes: Differentiating tale, fable, and legend. Reading cautionary tale to answer questions. Reading urban legend to answer questions. Reading mini sagas to answer questions. Demonstrating knowledge of tales in writing. Using moral of a fable as prompt to write. Writing your own tales, legends, and sagas. Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment

A lesson plan that presents teaching and learning resources on writing cautionary tales, urban legends, and mini sagas. After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: Acquire understanding of the concept of tales. List the tale types and their elements. Discuss the characteristics of cautionary tales, urban legends, and mini-sagas. Demonstrate the knowledge of cautionary tales, urban legends, and mini-sagas in writing. This Resource Includes: Well Formulated, Measurable, SMART Objectives and Outcomes Vocabulary Overview - Tale, Legend, Saga Flipped Lesson Part - Video - Types of Tales Engaging and Creative Lesson Starter – Differentiate Success Criteria - Tales Checklist Scaffolding Notes - Folktales, Tale Types, Characteristics, Elements Collaborative Group Tasks – Pair-Share, Think-Write, Write-Share Mini-Plenary with Critical Thinking Questions – 2 Online Quizzes Assessment Criteria for Outcome Expectations - Rubrics Differentiated Activities for Level Learners - Writing Task by Outcome Extensions to Challenge the High Achievers - Literary Elements Mapping Plenary to Assess Learning Outcomes - PQE Technique Home Learning for Reinforcement – 3 Task Cards and Online Exercises Common Core Standards - ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.3abcd/4 Skills to be addressed during the Lesson - Social and Cognitive Word-Bank: Connectives, Verbs, Adverbs, Adjectives Here are some possible uses for these in your classroom: To challenge early finishers For effective tutoring As ESL stations and sub tubs As holiday work and homework For small group collaborations For an end of unit assessments For reinforcement and enrichment