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Nicholas Gearing
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Nicholas Gearing
8th Grade ELA
98 Lessons
Suburban Environment
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8th Grade ELA
(11 Units, 98 Lessons)
Unit 1 - Argument Writing(13 Lessons)
Unit 1 - Argument Writing(13 Lessons)
Unit 2 - Poetry(14 Lessons)
Unit 3 - Literature Circles(6 Lessons)
Unit 4 - Elements of Literature(9 Lessons)
Unit 5 - Fahrenheit 451 - Novel Study(16 Lessons)
Unit 6 - Debates(3 Lessons)
Unit 7 - Advertising, Bias, and Propaganda(13 Lessons)
Unit 8 - "Story Of An Hour"(6 Lessons)
Unit 9 - What is it to be a Woman in America?(6 Lessons)
Unit 10 - "Flowers For Algernon"(3 Lessons)
Unit 11 - Argument Writing(9 Lessons)

"A Sound of Thunder" Socratic Seminar
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:So What You're Saying is...
Standards
26 Resources
51 Favorites
26 Resources
51 Favorites

Introducing the Microtheme
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:Mini Essay? Tell Me More!
Standards
13 Resources
28 Favorites
13 Resources
28 Favorites

Essay Analysis
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:We're Shrinking an Essay Today? Sign Me Up!
Standards
14 Resources
37 Favorites
14 Resources
37 Favorites

"Slip or Trip" Analysis Activity
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:Was Mr. Volupides' Death an Accident? Let's Look At the Evidence.
Standards
13 Resources
119 Favorites
13 Resources
119 Favorites

"Slip or Trip" Group Microtheme Writing
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:We, the Student Jury, Using All the Evidence, Find Mrs. Volupides Guilty!
Standards
9 Resources
28 Favorites
9 Resources
28 Favorites

What is the Difference Between Argument and Persuasion?
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:Isn't Argument a Bad Thing?
Standards
12 Resources
103 Favorites
12 Resources
103 Favorites

Soda Article Analysis
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:Will a Tax on Soda/Pop Fix Humanity's Woes?
Standards
16 Resources
92 Favorites
16 Resources
92 Favorites

"Flowers for Algernon" Timed Write
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:Was it All Worth it?
Standards
9 Resources
28 Favorites
9 Resources
28 Favorites

Narrative vs. Formal Writing Styles
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:Why Is One Approach Better Than Another? Are They Better Together?
Standards
12 Resources
18 Favorites
12 Resources
18 Favorites

Steroid Use Among Teens - "Dying to Be Strong"
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:Why Does a Kid Feel the Need to Take Steroids?
Standards
12 Resources
37 Favorites
12 Resources
37 Favorites

Steroid Use in Professional Sports
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:Should Steroid Users Be Banned?
Standards
18 Resources
23 Favorites
18 Resources
23 Favorites

Researching Sources to Support Blog Writing
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:How Do Steroids Really Impact People? Research It!
Standards
14 Resources
5 Favorites
14 Resources
5 Favorites

Writing a Blog Post to Stand Against Steroid Use
8th Grade ELA
» Unit:
Argument Writing

Big Idea:Why Shouldn't People Use Steroids? Start blogging!
Standards
8 Resources
5 Favorites
8 Resources
5 Favorites