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Effective Problem Solving
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Collaboration: Working Together for a Common Goal
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Asking Better Questions
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The Seven C's of Argumentation
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Using Inquire in Your School Library
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Student Writing Model
Unique Wolves
Sixth-grader Bryan wrote this report after visiting a wolf park in Battle Ground, Indiana.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Research Writing
Form:
Research Report
Theme:
Animals
Science
Environment
Nature
Student Writing Model
Musical Arts
The use of an authority’s quotation to open this editorial lends credibility to the writer’s opinion. Seventh-grader Jess backs up her position in subsequent paragraphs.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Theme:
Art
Education
Student Writing Model
Mir Pushed the Frontier of Space
This report is clearly focused around a specific thesis. It is evident from the writer’s voice that he is interested in and knowledgeable about the topic.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Research Writing
Form:
Research Report
Theme:
Science
History
CCSS
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.8
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K
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Reading: Literature
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.2.E
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K
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Reading: Foundational Skills
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.3.B
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K
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Reading: Foundational Skills
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.4
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K
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Writing
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.9
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K
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Writing
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.K.10
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K
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Writing
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.D
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K
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Language
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.3
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K
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Language
CCSS
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.8
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1
Standard Strand:
Reading: Literature
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.4
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1
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Writing
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.9
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1
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Writing
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.10
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1
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Writing
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.3
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1
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Language