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WHAT DO TEACHERS SAY ABOUT THESE MATERIALS?

We are teaching the unit on Obesity [Should We Worry About What We Eat?], and when the class ended, almost all of the students begged us to continue. They are really enjoying it. Isn't that half the battle, having our students especially sped students, enjoy writing??????

Sherry Logan
Exceptional Children
6th grade/Language Arts
Bourbon County Middle 
Background: NWP CRWP Mini-Units

Some of these mini-units have been developed by the National Writing Project's i3 College Ready Writers Program (funded by the U.S. Department of Education) leadership team and field-tested at a variety of schools across the country, with subsequent revisions improving the quality each time.  You'll find several additional mini-units and resources at
https://sites.google.com/site/1516nwpcrwp/home.

Other mini-units on this website have been created by the Kentucky Writing Project RSPDI team using NWP CRWP frameworks and principles for mini-units.  A few have been developed by teacher participants in the RSPDI using our templates.

Elementary, ESL, and Special Needs Teachers:  Be sure to check out the Primary tab. Some mini-units have replacement texts for use with older students.  


Harris Moves
Link to Argument Superhighway presentation

Structure (not a 5 Paragraph Theme!)

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Please note that these materials are being updated and expanded frequently.  The chart has not been updated yet to reflect the growing collection of materials.
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NEW! Culminating Mini-Unit:  Student Choice

student_choice_mini-unit_johnson.pptx
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Utopian Mini-Unit:  Focus on claim/evidence.
utopia_argument_mini-unit_lisa_johnson.pptx
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connecting_evidence_to_claim_blank_evidence_connection_outcome.docx
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NEW! Replacement Organs

replacement_organ_claim_by_brenda_cole.pptx
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​ONLINE PRIVACY SET:  NWP CRWP Mini-Unit
Focus on exploring an issue, selecting relevant evidence.
Adapted from an Exemplary module created by Sabrina Tackett


online_privacy_revised_for_nwp_session_nov_2014.pptx
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blank_online_privacy_text_and_writing_move_alignment.docx
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a_brief_history_of_online_privacy.docx
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is_privacy_a_choice.docx
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partner_notes.docx
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will_the_government_protect_our_privacy.docx
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save_the_last_word_organizer.docx
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sites_feed_personal_details_to_new_tracking_industry_grade_12.docx
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sites_feed_personal_details_to_new_tracking_industry_grade_4.docx
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text_excerpts_for_readings_2.docx
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text_set_options_for_reading_1.docx
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sites_feed_personal_details_to_new_tracking_industry_grade_5.docx
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sites_feed_personal_details_to_new_tracking_industry_grade_9.docx
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Supplemental Resources for Online Privacy
schools_and_online_privacy.docx
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NUTRITION AND SCHOOLS:  NWP CRWP Mini-Unit

Link to Rachel Bear's Website
nutrition_and_schools by RBear.pptx
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foodtextset.docx
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foodrankandsort.docx
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evidenceranking.docx
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jigsawnote-catcher.docx
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proconwhatshouldstudentshaveforlunch.docx
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silentdiscussionprotocol.docx
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tapoutdiscussionprotocol.docx
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technologytextset8thgrade.docx
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usdaschoollunchchanges.docx
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Supplemental Materials for Nutrition & Schools mini-unit (not part of i3):
healthy_school_lunches_make_difference.docx
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Pics of school lunches from 20 countries



VIDEO GAMING--Harmless or Harmful?: Focus on selecting relevant and elaborated evidence.

gaming_and_kernel_essay_revised.pptx
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video_games_are_good_for_you_gr_7.docx
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video_games_are_good_for_you_gr_9.docx
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Supplemental Materials for Video Gaming mini-unit
use_excerpts_of_pages_5_through_21.pdf
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Should We Worry About What We Eat?:  Focus on making a strong claim

connecting_evidence_with_harris_moves.pptx
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keeping_schools_healthy_original_9.7.docx
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healthy_school_lunches_make_difference.docx
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cdc_childhood_obesity_facts.docx
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sodium_shocker.docx
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eating_and_health_11th_grade_original_version.docx
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americas_healthiest_fast_food_restaurants_adapted_to_7.1.docx
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fast_food_in_schools_student_sample.docx
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healthy_kids_today__cancer_risk_(1).docx
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connecting_evidence_to_claim_blank_planner.docx
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connecting_evidence_to_claim_model_for_use_with_powerpoint.docx
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connecting_evidence_to_claim_student_practice_sheets_for_use_with_powerpoint.docx
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https___newsela_overweight_a_disease_grade_4.pdf
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sugar_more_addictive_than_cocaine.docx
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The video above is lengthy.  We suggest using the first 7.5 minutes.



TEEN BRAINS SET: adapted from NWP CRWP materials
Guided Argument Writing

teen_brains_mini_unit_focused_on_drafting_revised.pptx
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mini-unit_teen_brains_unit_overview_draft_(1).docx
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teen_brain_focus_on_drafting.pptx
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Articles for Teen Brain Mini-Unit
teen_brain_original_version_9.2.docx
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teen_brain_adapted_to_grade_5.docx
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https___newsela_todays_kids_run_a_lot_slower_grade_4.pdf
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teen_brain_adapted_to_grade__7.6.docx
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Graphic Organizers and Support Materials for Teen Brain
connecting_evidence_to_claim_blank_evidence_connection_outcome.docx
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connecting_evidence_to_claim_teacher_model_teen_brain_2.docx
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harrismovesusingevidence_graphic_organizer.docx
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it_says_i_say_for_special_needs_2.pdf
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Other Versions focusing on different elements of argument or strategies
teen_brains_mini-unit_lessons_student_version.pptx
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teenbrainsppt_barbour_high_revised.kernelessay.pptx
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claim_practice_for_teen_brains.pptx
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Extended Version with current news clips showing extremes of teen impulsiveness, etc.  Need to add clips of positive impulsiveness.
ccms_teen_brains_mini-unit_lessons_with_news_clips_and_connecting_evidence_slides.pptx
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teen_brains_mini-unit_lessons_student_version_with_news_clips.pptx
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Supplemental Materials for Teen Brains' mini-unit:
Please note:  The  video at right is not appropriate for all student groups.  You know your students best, and we advocate previewing it first before showing to adolescents.  The person submitting this video recommended a minimum eighth grade viewing level.

Disaster Preparedness Proposals:  Focus on Audience Awareness and Relevant Evidence 

how_should_we_prepare_for_natural_disasters_mini-unit.pptx
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Recycling Set:  Focus on Source Credibility

connecting_evidence_recycling.pptx
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source_credibility_recycling_shorter_version.pptx
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source_credibility_recycling_full_article_version.pptx
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don't_recycle_throw_it_away_the_mises_institute_monthly_7.0.docx
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recycling_cost-benefit_analysis_11.0.docx
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energymyth_2ndedition_(1).pdf
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don't_recycle_throw_it_away_the_mises_institute_monthly_8.1.docx
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don't_recycle_throw_it_away_the_mises_institute_monthly_6.2.docx
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benefits_of_recycling_epa_7.9.docx
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don't_recycle_throw_it_away_the_mises_institute_monthly.docx
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PE Everyday? (Especially for intermediate grades)
pe_everyday_integrating_evidence_from_multiple_sources_reviewed.pptx
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https___newsela_todays_kids_run_a_lot_slower_grade_4.pdf
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https___newsela_todays_kids_run_a_lot_slower_grade_4.pdf
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pe_everyday_integrating_evidence_from_multiple_sources.pptx
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https___newsela_schoolkids_in_georgia_get_exercise_every_day_grade_2.pdf
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https___newsela_schoolkids_in_georgia_get_exercise_every_day.pdf_grade_4.pdf
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Are cell phones appropriate for pre-teens?
cell_phones_for_kids_version_2.pptx
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the_right_age_for_cell_phones.docx
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illustrating_practice_for_use_with_cell_phones_for_kids.pptx
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cell_phones_for_kids.pptx
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Should Celebrities Endorse Food Products?
celebs_1_26_15_hogue.pptx
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Should Cold Sufferers Wear Masks?
should_cold_sufferers_wear_masks_rev_immunity.pptx
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ask_dr.docx
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Should There Be Zoos?

should_cold_sufferers_wear_medical_masks.docx
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should_we_have_zoos_reviewed.pptx
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introductions_to_zoo_pieces.pptx
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Bullying by Britt and Wiles

bullying_unit_opinion_writing_adapted_for_5th_grade_by_britt_and_wiles.pptx
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Bullying by Mary-Adele Allison

how_to_respond_to_bullying.pptx
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bullying101__1_.pdf
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response_booklet_for_bullying.pptx
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