Description
With this standards-based resource based on 6.W.1, students will have the opportunity to create an introduction, support their claims with reasons, maintain a formal style, and write a conclusion. This resource includes everything you need to check for understanding, including a summative assessment with a rubric. All answer keys are also included.
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 W.6.1
- For classwork and 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
- Digital Version of All Activities
- W.1 Defined Poster
- I Can Poster
- Standard Self-Assessment Tool
- Learning Target 1: Create an Introduction
- Claim/Thesis/Supporting Points Instructional Resource
- Argumentative Thesis Statement Instructions
- Thesis Statement Practice Charts
- Writing an Introduction Resource, Guide, and Template
- Silly Introductions Activity
- Learning Target 2: Support Claims with Reasons and Support
- Importance of Research Resource
- Relevance Instructional Resource
- Credible or Not-Credible Source Checklist
- Importance of the Graphic Organizer
- Setting up Your Graphic Organizer Support
- Let’s Practice Activity with Graphic Organizer Template
- Learning Target 3: Maintain a Formal Style
- What Makes a Formal Style Instructional Resource
- Transitions Guide
- Transitions Worksheet
- Transitions – Instruction Activity
- Learning Target 4: Construct a Conclusion
- Writing a Conclusion Instructions and Template
- Rough Draft Template
- W.6.1 Summative Assessment
- Answer Keys
- General Templates
This product is created for 6th grade, but the activities could be transferable to 7th and 8th grade since many of the standards are parallel.