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Elementary writing-essays activities under $5
Compare & Contrast Essay - Compare & Contrast Writing - Template / Organizer
This compare and contrast essay writing resource provides scaffolding so even your struggling students can successfully write a short paper comparing and contrasting a topic of their choice. Differentiated rough drafts and a teacher model make teaching this skill easy! Most of this resource is geared towards helping your students walk through the entire writing process as they write a compare and contrast essay; however, there are a few activities for additional practice included to help your
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2nd - 5th
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Text-Based Informative Writing Practice--Animal Adaptations
This is an informative prompt with three original sources for text-based, text-dependent, or evidence based writing as required for the FSA writing test in Florida. The three original passages explore animal adaptations. The combined word count of the paired passages is 1,300 words. Included:-Notes to Teacher-Source 1: Four Unique Animal Adaptations-Source 2: Brrr! Animals Survive the Cold-Source 3: Predator vs. Prey Adaptations-Informative Writing Prompt-Writing Paper -Planning Sheet(all format
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Text-Based Writing Prompts Bundle #2
Movie Vs. Book Activities - No Prep Comparing Books and Movies Worksheets
Watching a movie doesn't have to be wasted time - these no prep activities will help your students think more critically when comparing and contrasting a book with its movie counterpart - as well as write an essay! Use these worksheets over and over again with ANY book that has a movie version. This is a great ending activity after completing a novel study. The following is included in this compare and contrast books and movie resource: 2 printables with questions for students to answer afte
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2nd - 5th
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Post Card Template- Editable
This set of post card template is a great addition to any writing center! Have students design a post card from a place you have been studying, have students write postcards to family members or friends describing a topic you have been studying. The options are endless!
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K - 5th
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Persuasive Writing- Teaching Thesis Statements with Movie Trailers!
In persuasive writing, many students have trouble writing a clear thesis statement on what their essay is truly about. In the lesson Teaching Thesis Statements with Movie Trailers, students get to break down what is actually involved in a thesis statement and what happens when the statement is vague- as teachers we feel that we get misled often!
Movie trailers are a good tool to use in teaching thesis statements because it is relatable to almost every student- they have to admit they would feel
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Writing Test Prep {Preparation for State Writing Assessments}
Do you need writing test prep activities and resources to help prepare your students for writing assessments? This resource includes the writing test prep activities I use to prepare my students in the days leading up to the test.***This writing test prep resource does NOT include activities or printables specific to text-dependent essays. See the bottom of the description for recommendations for this type of test prep.Here is what is included in this writing test prep resource:Analysis of a Pro
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4th - 5th
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How to write a good introduction paragraph 4th & 5th grade, hook your reader
Writing a good introduction paragraph is sometimes the hardest part. Teach 3rd, 4th & 5th graders how to write a good introduction paragraph to hook your reader with this low-prep resource. Writing a strong introduction paragraph makes your reader want to continue to read your paper. Teach your students how to do this. INCLUDED INSIDE:✿ Explanation of what a hook is✿ 8 different introduction styles✿ Examples of each style✿ Printable booklet for students to practiceThis packet is great for ex
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4th - 6th
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5 Paragraph Opinion Essay - Opinion Writing Flipbook, Organizers, and Lessons
Opinion writing can be a really fun way for students to express themselves. Once it is time to move to a more formal five paragraph opinion essay, some students really struggle. This resource is geared to helping teachers and students “see” the components of a simple opinion essay, study a simple essay, plan an essay using either a graphic organizer or the included flip book, and then actually draft the complete essay.The opinion writing graphic organizer is geared toward helping students reco
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3rd - 5th
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Expository Writing graphic organizers | step by step informative writing 4th,5th
This expository writing graphic organizer resource will help explain how to write an informative essay for your 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th-grade students. This resource gives step-by-step directions for the different parts of an expository paper. Also included are additional resources for students to learn how to write an effective introduction & conclusion. This expository essay project will explain the steps needed to write a strong expository paper.To begin, the teacher will use the model p
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4th - 6th
Ugly Christmas Sweater Writing & Craftivity {Persuasive & Descriptive Writing}
Sometimes is it hard to get students to want to write, especially during the Winter when some of them seem to already be on vacation! So why not make writing fun with this creative project that allows them to create their very own Ugly/Tacky holiday Sweater?! This set has 3 mini lessons and 3 thinking maps to help even the most hesitant writers succeed.
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-1 Expanding Sentence Mini Lesson Activity- This is a great pre-story writing review of moving beyond simple sentences
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3rd - 5th
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Paragraph Writing Prompts Test Prep Daily Grammar Review Proofreading Practice
Grow your writers' with this ELA Language Grammar Weekly Proofreading Practice Writing Packet perfect for test prep! This is a 20 week packet that includes components to a balanced writing class. It includes a weekly prompt, revising & editing of a mini paragraph, and student will go through the writing process to publish a writing sample. TAKE A PEEK AT SET #2 HERE AND THE MONEY SAVING BUNDLE HEREINCLUDED:Print and digital version included (see page 3-4 for digital link)Each week students
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3rd - 5th
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2024-2030 New Year Goal Writing
UPDATED for 2024! Also, now DIGITAL in Google Slides!A student friendly, easy-to-use writing organizer & craftivity that follows the writing process. Encourage students to make new goals for the new year! Help your kiddos take their goals a step further and get them to dig deep with this detailed writing guide.This product includes:*Brainstorm organizer*Pre-Write organizer*Rough-Draft organizer*Revising organizer*Editing organizer*Publishing pages (lined and primary lined pages)*Party hat wr
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2nd - 8th
Narrative Writing Transitions & Linking Words for Beginning Middle and End
This reference page includes a list of transition words that are most commonly used in Narrative Writing pieces. The list is categorized by beginning, middle, and end words. Students can glue this into a writing journal for a reference or it can be included in a narrative writing packet. Don’t forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits for future purchases! Every 20 credits is worth $1! Please take a moment to give a 5 star rating and comment. If you have any issues with your purchase, please
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Personal Narrative Writing Unit Packet BUNDLE Upper Elementary
Famous Athlete Research Project | A Fun Summer Olympics 2024 Activity for Kids
Summer Olympics Project: Athlete Research Project: Perfect for the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris. Students research and write an athlete biography and then may also create a display if you choose! This FUN Olympics research project has many steps: choosing a person, researching, taking notes, writing a rough draft, proofreading and writing a final draft. This Athlete Biography Activity includes:- Sample List of Famous Athletes- Project Directions Page: 2 options, Report only or Report with Dis
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3rd - 7th
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Text-Based Opinion Writing Practice (Should Schools Switch to a Four-Day Week?)
This is an opinion prompt with three original sources for text-based, text-dependent, or evidence based writing as required for the FSA writing test in Florida. The three original passages explore the pros and cons of a four-day school week. This is designed to help practice opinion writing. The combined word count of the paired passages is 1,283 words. Included:-Notes to Teacher-Source 1: Unexpected Benefits of the Four-Day School Week-Source 2: Four-Day School Week is Great for Some, Not All-S
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Text-Based Writing Prompt Bundle (FSA Style Opinion and Informative)
Hamburger Paragraph Craft and Organizers
This packet includes everything you need to teach the Hamburger Paragraph!lesson ideascraft directionscraft templatesgraphic organizers {blank, lined, and primary lines in black and white and color}sample writing prompts for narrative, informative, explanatory, and opinion writing"My students really grasped this concept when using the hamburger. It was a lot of fun for them and I enjoyed teaching it!" -Emma S. "Just what I was looking for when introducing paragraph writing! The students loved u
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1st - 2nd
Text-Based Informative Writing Practice--Women in the American Revolution
This is an informative prompt with three original sources for text-based, text-dependent, or evidence based writing as required for the FSA writing test in Florida. The three original passages explore the contributions made by women during the American Revolution. The combined word count of the paired passages is 1,257 words. Included:-Notes to Teacher-Source 1: The Battlefield and Beyond-Source 2: Spies and Messengers-Source 3: The Homefront-Informative Writing Prompt-Writing Paper -Planning Sh
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Text-Based Writing Prompt Bundle (FSA Style Opinion and Informative)
Writing Hooks for Argumentative Opinion Persuasive w Graphic Organizer & Prompts
Hooks and Leads Digital WORKSHOP!This HOOK workshop guides students through the process of writing a great hook using games, examples, and hook methods. Great for self-pacing because students can work directly on the SLIDES. Also great for an in-class lesson because the information slides can be projected onto an interactive white board and discussed while students work on the interactive slides. NO PLANNING! NO PREPPING! NO PRINTING!Included:Embedded VideosInteractive Hook Matching GamePrac
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5th - 8th
Wax Museum | Biography Book Report, Display, and Dress Up Like a Famous Person
This Wax Museum Project for Kids has 3 parts: Writing a Biography Book Report Research Paper, Creating a Display, & the best part...Dressing up for the Wax Museum! Students & Parents just love this Biography Project Elementary (Perfect for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade & middle school)Looking for a Creative History Project Idea for your History Classroom? Look no further!This download includes all you need for a successful Wax Museum:- Wax Museum Project Description- Research Notes (2 Pa
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2nd - 8th
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Opinion Writing Template - Scaffolded Essay, Paragraph Frames
This opinion writing resource provides scaffolding so even your struggling students can successfully write a short essay explaining an opinion and providing reasons and examples on a topic of their choice. Differentiated rough drafts and a teacher model make teaching this skill easy! Most of this resource is geared towards helping your students walk through the entire writing process as they write a 4 paragraph opinion essay; however, there are a few activities for additional practice included
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Scaffolded Writing Templates Bundle - Templates, Paragraph Frames, More
Opinion Writing Transitions & Linking Words
What's Included:This worksheet includes a list of transition words that are most commonly used in Opinion Writing pieces. The list is categorized by opinion sentence starters, transitions when providing reasons, transitions when providing examples, and conclusion transitions. Students can glue this into a writing journal for a reference or it can be included in an opinion writing packet. If you purchase this product, please leave feedback....even if it's just two words...thank you. I would reall
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Opinion Writing Unit Packet BUNDLE
Text-Based Opinion Writing Practice (Plastic Straw Ban)
This is an opinion prompt with three original sources for text-based, text-dependent, or evidence based writing as required for the FSA writing test in Florida. The three original passages explore the debate about the ban on plastic straws. This is designed to help practice opinion writing. The combined word count of the paired passages is 1,067 words. Newly Added: Google Drive link•With the Google Drive link, you can assign the prompt in Google Classroom, adding or deleting slides and adding te
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Text-Based Writing Prompt Bundle (FSA Style Opinion and Informative)
Ugly Sweater Contest Opinion / Persuasive Writing Craft Holiday Christmas
This craftivity pack includes:
- A sweater outline for students to decorate and make as ugly as possible.
- A letter to send home with instructions for students on how to decorate their sweater at home if you choose to have students do this part of the assignment at home instead of at school.
- Graphic organizers for students to fill out to guide them in writing about their "Ugly Sweater." You can choose from either a basic one for the younger students to write a simple paragraph or a more de
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1st - 6th
Essay Upgrades: Revising and Editing Stations for Writing
These revising and editing stations are designed to help students add and delete sentences to their essays, as well as go back and check for things like spelling, punctuation, capital letters, and more!Included:11 stations AAAWWWUBIS (2 cards - 1 with AAAWWWUBIS explanation) spelling vocabulary (thesaurus practice) capitalization punctuation paragraph overhaul focus adding actions adding descriptions adding thoughts adding talkingGrammar & Spelling Chart (can be used on STAAR if appro
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3rd - 7th
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