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Online Games for Middle School Students

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Middle School Games (6th-8th Grade)

“Inform, Explain, Describe”

This activity teaches the student the difference between informing a reader, explaining something, and describing an event or scene. To apply these concepts, the child must read three statements and choose the sentence that achieves its intended purpose (to inform, explain, or describe).

“Trailblazing Introductions”

This online activity teaches students the elements of an effective introduction. Then, the child is asked to decide which sentences in the sample introductions state the main idea, generate interest in the topic, provide background information, etc.

“Teen Ink”

Teen Ink is a magazine that showcases the writing and art of teenagers from around the nation. The entire content of this magazine consists of writing from its teen readers. Children must be 13-19 years old to submit a story: check out the magazine’s submission guidelines (see link) for more information. Who knows…your child could become a published author this summer!

Core Content Standards Correlations:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.2d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3d Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2a Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

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