A hands-on activity where partners sort pre-cut sentence strips from a 22-sentence essay about chores and glue them in the correct T.E.X.T. order on a multi-page graphic organizer. The cutting step is removed from the student-facing instructions.
A simulated state testing source document containing two expanded texts (Source A and Source B) about the benefits of chores. These sources provide the evidence used in the Chore Sorter Activity.
A step-by-step instructional slide deck for the Chore Sorter activity, focusing on sorting and arranging the pre-cut essay strips using the T.E.X.T. strategy. All "cutting" instructions for students have been removed, and a summary slide of all steps has been added for reference. Instructions now emphasize partner collaboration. Fixed layout on slide 3 to prevent overflow.
The teacher answer key for the Chore Sorter Activity, showing the correct 22-sentence sequence and T.E.X.T. components.