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Writing-expository resources for Microsoft Publisher
Organized Paragraph Writing for Struggling Writers
I use this with my students with learning disabilities to help them write organized paragraphs. Often they are simply asked to write and don't know how to start or what to include. It keeps them on track and prevents them from rambling or adding unnecessary details.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
CCSS:
Animal Research Brochure
Using this template, students can make an organized brochure about the animal they have been researching. Space is provided for them to write about :
Diet
Habitat
How it moves
Babies
Interesting Facts
The document is editable in Microsoft Publisher so you can add/modify any details to make it customize for your lesson or project.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Journal Writing Prompts (Spiral Note Books)
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This 19 page file contains 36 journal writing prompts that can be used in a variety of ways, but here's how my third grade team uses ours...
(Thanks to an idea from Pinterest) We create class journals using 6-7 spiral note books. Each spiral has one of the journal prompts taped to the front cover. The spirals are then kept at a writing center or an area in the classroom
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K - 4th
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Building Blocks Handout for Five Paragraph Essay Writing
This handout lays out the Building Blocks of 5 Paragraph Essay Writing. There is a block for each paragraph, and inside each block are the details that should be included in that particular paragraph of the essay.
For example, the first block is titled: Paragraph #1: Introduction. It notes that the introduction should include an attention grabbing sentence, background information on the topic and the thesis statement. The second block discusses the first body paragraph and so on.
This handout
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
6 Traits Writing Rubric
Often students do not completely understand what a rubric is assessing or how to use it when creating their original piece of writing. This rubric is student friendly and can be adapted to all different types of writing styles. It is currently formatted for Research because that is what we are currently working on in class. I have modified this rubric and used it for projects, or the kids have graded each other using it as well. ENJOY!
Grades:
3rd - 10th
PAT the prompt writing prompt breakdown
Use PAT to help students understand how to unpack a writing prompt.
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Distance/Remote learning WEEKLY WRITING PROMPTS! INFORMATIONAL-NARRATIVE-OPINION
INFORMATIONAL-NARRATIVE-OPINION writing for the whole year! 36 weeks of fun and intentional prompts to help your students succeed!
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2nd - 8th
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Who do you trust? Autism Source Credibility
Who do you trust? This 4 page unit with non-fiction reading covers source credibility. The main focus is on Autism awareness and whether or not to trust the advice of spokespeople like Jenny McCarthy. Unit includes vocabulary, articles and S.O.A.P.S. Tone study guide.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science "Motion" Story Project
Aligned with Essential Standard 5.P.1 for 5th grade
This project requires students to write a narrative story about an animal or character of their choice. Students must use proper science vocabulary, as well as key narrative elements, in their story.
Rubric provided.
Grades:
4th - 6th
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How to Organize a Paper Flashcards
Even at the undergraduate level, students struggle to master the five-paragraph essay. These printable, editable flashcards equip them to write an introduction, body, and conclusion, with "tips and tricks" for the individual parts of each:Introduction: attention-getter, context for topic, thesisBody: topic sentence, content, counterargumentsConclusion: restated thesis, review main points, clincherThe 24 flashcards can be laminated and clipped on a ring for quick, easy access! These are appropria
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â How to Organize a Paper
Management Notebook Inserts for the Writing Process K-2
These 5 pages can be utilized as a writing prompt assessment or management of the writing process within a notebook. It includes a student checklist, peer editing checklist, conferencing form and more.
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Informative Writing Checklist
Use this quick and easy checklist to help students revise their own informative essays or allow students to peer edit and revise their classmates essays. This checklist can also be used as a rubric for grading essays.
Check out this "Topic Sentence Scoot" to get your students focused on the prompt!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Topic-Sentence-Scoot-2931446
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Grades 3-5 Writing Resources to Get Students Engaged
My Favorite Teacher - Lesson plans and student slides
I use this essay prompt to familiarize my students with the informational essay structure. The unit is great as a starter because it doesn't require any research. There are lessons to teach and also a template for students to complete their work. All lessons are through Google Slides, so they can be easily transferred to Google Classroom.This package contains the entire unit.
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Grades:
6th - 7th
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Paragraph Writing Template-Power Writing
Power Writing Template for PARARAPH WRITING! Can be used for Grade 1-8. Areas for Introduction, Main Ideas, Supporting Details, and a Conclusion. See attached sample.
Grades:
1st - 8th
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Informative Writing Rubric
This rubric is a condensed version of the CAASP rubric. The categories and bullet points align with the format on the end of the year state test.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Constitution Day Reading - Text Analysis
A week or two prior to Constitution Day, students will begin reading a variety of informational texts relating to the Constitution. I placed a variety of informational texts at student tables and in independent learning centers.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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2020 New Year's Writing Pages *3 options*
Happy New Year! Let your students tell you all about it with these writing pages. Choose from a blank design, or the prompts about what they did on NYE and what they want to learn how to do this year. Please leave feedback :) Super cute graphics from mycutegraphics.com.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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Opinion Writing
This product has a brief description of opinion writing, that students can paste in their notebooks. It also has two scripted opinion writing samples for the students to complete. Then it has lined paper attached for the students to write their own.
Grades:
K - 3rd
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Revising and Editing Guide for Composition Notebook
I used this for my students to include in their composition notebooks for help when revising and editing their writings.
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Writing a How-To piece
This is editable and is considered a final assessment. After instruction, practice, and rough drafting - students can use this template to write their final How-To writing. It comes with blank illustration boxes for them to show their steps, and a student-friendly rubric for students to check their work. Feel free to edit as needed to your current standards and expectations. This was created for a 3rd grade Virginia classroom.
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Expository Writing
This writing packet was designed to focus on nouns, supporting sentences, introduction sentences, adding interesting details, and expository writing. It has three examples for students to read before beginning their own writing project. It scaffolds nicely into a week long writing project.
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Grades:
1st - 2nd
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Sentence Types Posters
Creative writing involves understanding different types of sentences. These posters describe the different types of sentences that we see in text, identifying each important component, and providing a sample sentence.
I have compiled these pages into a bound book that I use in my small groups when working on creative sentence construction. The students are able to read the description, see an example, and create their own. When they are working independently, there are extra bound books availa
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Morning Journal
Use this journal to encourage a variety of writing opportunities!
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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