An engaging 10-slide presentation themed as a detective investigation to teach five fundamental rules of comma usage. Includes visual examples, the FANBOYS acronym, and practice sentences for class discussion.
A comprehensive teacher answer key providing model responses for the Paragraph Power lesson. It includes coding keys for the structural audit, sample 2-sentence analysis for the guided model, and a full 13-sentence model response for the independent performance task.
A guided model-building worksheet designed for students to complete during the teacher's presentation. It provides the Topic Sentence, Notice, and Evidence, but leaves structured workspaces for students to draft their 2-sentence Zoom In and Zoom Out analysis sections.
A guided practice worksheet where students use the pencil-coding system to audit two sample paragraphs. It features one high-level 'Master Build' for analysis and one 'Faulty Build' for troubleshooting structural weaknesses and shallow analysis.
A student worksheet designed as an 'architectural blueprint' for building paragraphs using the ANEZiZo structure. It introduces a strict 2-sentence requirement for both Zoom In and Zoom Out analysis sections, totaling a 13-sentence target for the paragraph.
A high-impact slide deck for a 7th grade ELA paragraph review. It introduces the ANEZiZo structure and challenges students to construct a double-evidence paragraph with a strict 2-sentence analysis requirement for Zoom In and Zoom Out.
A comprehensive 60-minute ELA lesson plan focused on paragraph architecture using the ANEZiZo structure. It emphasizes an expanded analysis requirement where Zoom In and Zoom Out are each composed of two distinct sentences, utilizing tiered worksheets for guided, audited, and independent practice.
An updated, high-rigor practice worksheet focused on independent test review. It features a "Fix the Flaw" task where students critique a weak analysis, an independent diction explosion exercise, and a mastery construction prompt requiring deep analysis of author's point of view.
A challenging homework assignment that requires students to perform a full "Double Loop" (ANEZiZoNEZiZo) analysis on an informational text excerpt. It focuses on higher-order thinking skills, asking students to synthesize complex diction and imagery into a cohesive analytical paragraph.
A concise exit ticket for the end of the lesson. It asks students to perform a single-loop ANEZiZo analysis on a short excerpt from "The Mozart Season," allowing the teacher to quickly assess individual student mastery of the structure.
An advanced version of the practice worksheet for 7th-grade students. It introduces complex literary techniques like juxtaposition and requires a full "Double Loop" (ANEZiZoNEZiZo) paragraph construction, increasing the rigor and depth of analysis.
A comprehensive collection of categorized excerpts from both literary and informational texts provided in the assessment. This reference sheet includes specific "zoom-in" targets for diction and literary devices, allowing teachers to differentiate practice tasks for students at various skill levels.
A teacher's answer key and discussion guide for the Roblox vs. Minecraft comparison lesson. It includes specific traits for the Venn diagram and prompts to facilitate deeper student engagement.
A set of four literary analysis task cards featuring excerpts from "The Last Wild Place" and "The Mozart Season." Each card includes a specific excerpt and a prompt that requires students to use the ANEZiZo analytical structure, focusing on techniques like metaphor, simile, analogy, and allusion.
A student worksheet for comparing and contrasting Roblox and Minecraft. It features a large Venn diagram and a reflection question, designed with a clean, gaming-inspired aesthetic.
An engaging slide deck designed to introduce the concepts of compare and contrast using Roblox and Minecraft. It features detailed spotlights on both games and a visual breakdown of how to use a Venn diagram.
A comprehensive answer key for the Blueprint Practice Worksheet. It provides correct labels for the paragraph anatomy exercise, sample diction analysis for the "Zoom-In" drill, and a high-quality model response for the guided construction task.
A 60-minute test preparation lesson plan designed for independent student review. It replaces teacher-led walkthroughs with a "Mastery Circuit" where students independently apply the ANEZiZo structure to multiple excerpts through task cards and advanced worksheets.
A practice worksheet designed to help 7th-grade students apply the ANEZiZo analytical paragraph structure. It includes a sample paragraph for labeling, a word-level diction analysis exercise ("Zoom-In"), and a guided construction prompt based on the "The Mozart Season" text.
A structured graphic organizer for students to draft analytical paragraphs using the ANEZiZoNEZiZo framework. It provides specific, labeled sections for each step of the analysis, including two loops of evidence for deep literary exploration.
An anchor chart for the ANEZiZo analytical paragraph structure, designed to be used as a visual reference for 7th-grade ELA students. It clearly defines each step of the process with a focus on Argument, Technique, Evidence, Diction, and Thematic impact.
An exemplar answer key for the "Elaboration Blueprint" worksheet. Provides high-quality model responses for each prompt, demonstrating the specific technical depth required for "How" and "Why" elaboration.
A comprehensive teacher resource for delivering the "Insight Lab" elaboration lesson. Includes instructional phases, key discussion questions, differentiation strategies, and common misconceptions to watch for during practice. Removed the final lab challenge.
A structured practice worksheet for 7th graders to apply the "How" and "Why" elaboration techniques. Features diverse prompts across science, social media, and school life with designated spaces for process and impact analysis. Removed the final lab challenge.
A visually striking slide deck for 7th graders that introduces the "How" and "Why" of elaboration through a lab-themed blueprint aesthetic. Features large, readable text (minimum 24px) and clear structural sections. Removed the final lab challenge slide.
Una presentación de diapositivas que guía a los estudiantes a través de la estructura de la Respuesta Escrita Larga (ECR), incluyendo consejos sobre cómo usar evidencia y citas del texto.
Una guía de calificación para maestros que detalla la rúbrica de 5 puntos para la Respuesta Escrita Larga (ECR) en español. Incluye criterios para el desarrollo de ideas y convenciones del lenguaje.
Un organizador gráfico diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes a estructurar su respuesta escrita larga (ECR). Incluye secciones para la tesis, razones con evidencia y una lista de verificación final.
Un pasaje de lectura informativo sobre el uso de la tecnología en las escuelas seguido de una instrucción de escritura argumentativa (ECR) al estilo STAAR. Incluye espacio para la redacción del estudiante con líneas de escritura.
A teacher-facing answer key for the Comma Crimes Worksheet, featuring highlighted correct punctuation and a grading guide for the creative writing section.
A student-facing worksheet themed as a forensic report. It covers five comma rules (lists, compound sentences, introductory elements, appositives, and dates/places) with practice sentences and a creative writing final challenge.