Informational Writing – Informative Essay – 8th Grade 8W2 CCSS

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In this standards-based resource, your students will introduce, organize, and conclude an informational piece of writing and develop their topic with relevant support. They will also work on incorporating formatting, graphics, vocabulary, and transitions to create cohesion in their informative essay. This 67 page mini-unit includes all you need to check for understanding and mastery of W.8.2 with a summative assessment and rubric.

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Description

In this standards-based resource, your students will introduce, organize, and conclude an informational piece of writing and develop their topic with relevant support. They will also work on incorporating formatting, graphics, vocabulary, and transitions to create cohesion in their infomative essay. This 67 page mini-unit includes all you need to check for understanding and mastery of W.8.2 with a summative assessment and rubric.

All answer keys are also included, as well as a teacher guide breaking down the standard into learning targets and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) stages.

This resource includes both a printable and digital version that is ready for Google Classroom and other distance learning platforms.

You can use this resource: 

  • To give extra practice with CCSS 8.W.2
  • For close reading and guided reading
  • For classwork, center rotations
  • For assessments and test prep

How will this resource help me?

  • Easily assess where students are in their understanding of this standard
  • Encourage students to self-assess their own growth
  • Ensure standard mastery by assessing each objective within the standard

This Resource Includes:

  • Teacher Guide with standard breakdown
  • Digital Version of each activity with Instructions for How to Access
  • W.2 Defined Poster
  • I Can Poster
  • Student Self-Assessments
  • Thesis Statement/Graphic Organizer Resources
    • Writing an Informational Thesis Statement Resource
    • Thesis Statement Charts – Practice Worksheet
    • Electric Vehicles Thesis Statement Chart
    • “Electric Car Considerations” Passage
    • “A Domino Effect of Demands” Passage
    • Setting up your Graphic Organizer Resource
    • Graphic Organizer
    • Writing an Introduction Explanation and Template
    • Writing a Conclusion Explanation and Template
    • Rough Draft Templates
  • Body Paragraphs and Details
    • Brainstorm your Points Worksheet
    • Organizing your Paragraph Explanation
    • Types of Evidence Resource and Examples
    • Body Paragraph Organizer
  • Formatting and Style
    • What makes a Formal Style Resource
    • Charts, Graphics, and Media Resource and Scavenger Hunt Activity
    • Which is Better? Discussion
    • Make Your Own Canva Activity
    • Conventions Editing Checklist
    • Sentence Structures Resource and Activity
    • Transitions Resource and Worksheet
    • Domain-Specific Vocabulary Resource
    • Avoid Slang Worksheet
    • MLA Format Tutorials
  • W.8.2 Summative Assessment
  • Answer Keys

 

Preview

Standards

The following standards are addressed with this resource.

CCSSW.8.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
CCSSW.8.2a
Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSSW.8.2b
Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
CCSSW.8.2c
Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
CCSSW.8.2d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
CCSSW.8.2e
Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSSW.8.2f
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

You can find more details here: https://www.thecorestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/L/8/

FAQs

Are answer keys included?

Yes. The answer keys are included as the last pages of the resource download.

Do all the activity worksheets need to be completed all at once, or can I split it up?

You could certainly split this up into multiple days/activities. Especially with the long resources. Some activities are easy to split into three “activities”. First, cold read (could be a partner read) w/vocab and multiple choice questions. Second, re-read and summary page. Third, choose one writing activity. You could even do stations. Maybe partner read first, then one station does the vocabulary and summary page. Another station could do the multiple choice, and you could do a teacher-led station with one writing prompt. Then, you can have a fourth station independently write the other prompt. Of course, you know your students better than I do! These are just some ideas!! I try to section out the activities, so you have the freedom to make it work for you!

Is a digital version included?

Yes, all resources within this product line includes a digital version that uses Google Apps.

What is the Lexile level of your reading passages?

Since Lexile is trademarked, I am unable to label them as Lexile levels. However, I have used the free Lexile analyzer and I stay within the recommended grade level range. If there is a specific reading packet that you need details for, please contact me directly and I’ll give you a more specific range.

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