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Middle school test preparation writing-expository classroom forms
Feedback Comments for Student Writing
BEST SELLER!! Does it seem like you give students the same generic compliments on their writing over and over? Do you struggle to find kind, supportive ways to suggest improvements? Have you given up on detailed feedback because it's just too time-consuming to provide?This document contains hundreds of comment suggestions to help you give meaningful feedback to students on their writing assignments. You can use these comments to help guide your conversations during writing workshop and writing c
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
6th Grade Informative and Expository Writing | Unit 5 | 7 Weeks of Lesson Plans
Dear 6th grade teacher friends,Whew! This unit is JAM PACKED with everything you will need to teach Informative Writing. This SEVEN week unit has all the right tools to make teaching informative writing a cinch and has even more Powerpoints and Lesson Plans than its’ 5th Grade Counterpart!Included in this unit:• Detailed Daily Lesson Plans for Unit 5 {35 days worth of lessons!}• Interactive Notebook Pages• Writer’s Workshop Year at a Glance• Rubrics for Grading Student Work• How To PowerPoints t
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6th
Also included in: 6th Grade Writing Unit Bundle + Curriculum | An Entire Year of Writing
Journalism Writing and Publications Planning Bundle
My journalism bundle of resources is for the journalism teacher and/or the student publications adviser (newspaper/yearbook) and is completely editable: Journalism Writing and Publications Planning Bundle {Editable in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe PDF}
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
This journalism bundle includes ALL of the following resources:
Journalism Handbook and Stylebook {Editable}
Expository Writing "
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8th - 12th, Staff
Compare & Contrast 3 Paragraph Essay Frame (Learning Initial Format)
This frame was developed, to help students learn a basic compare/ contrast 3 paragraph essay format.
After the initial teacher modeling (which is strongly suggested), the frame will allow most students to successfully write about the similarities and differences between two reading passages. Students fill in the requested information and select the appropriate words from the word boxes, to write and create complete sentences.
The frame can be used with multiple reading genres. Once stude
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Student NWEA MAP Data Graphs
Easily allow your students to track their NWEA MAP data and goals throughout the year using a bar graph.
Multiple bar graphs are included that span 20 RIT points. The graphs range from 120-250 RIT Range. Grade level recommendations are included based off of the 2015 NWEA norms. However, feel free to use whichever graphs work best for your students. Blank graphs are also included. :)
Test and student progress reflection sheets are included. These allow your students to reflect on their effort
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K - 12th
Test Corrections Form TEMPLATE for Any Subject | Print, Digital & Google Form
Looking for a way to streamline your process for Test Corrections in your MS/HS class? Make your students accountable for improving their assessment grades with this FULLY EDITABLE Test Corrections Form TEMPLATE. It was originally designed for a high school English class but it can be used for any subject. It includes 2 editable versions via Google Docs (Printable & Digital) and 1 Google Form so you can use it as is or customize it to your exact needs. Each version has pre-questions, a corre
Grades:
7th - 10th
Peer Editing Checklist - Expository or Persuasive
This peer editing rubric can be used when writing text structures including expository and persuasive. It covers capitalization for proper nouns and sentence beginnings. As well, it focuses on commas in compound sentences, apostrophes, and end punctuation.
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3rd - 6th
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Learning Style Inventory with Learning Strategies for Each Style
Great for introducing students to different learning styles and different ways to study.
Easy to administer and easy for students to understand.
I've found that it really makes a difference for some students.
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4th - 9th
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Editable Goal Setting Printables
Student achievement is at the forefront of every teacher's mind! Get your students at the same level by using this jam packed Goal Setting printable pack. In this download, you will be getting over 20 different goal setting ideas that can be used across many grade levels and content areas. All templates are explained throughly and are extremely student friendly. These goal templates are motiving and did I mention EDITABLE?! You have the ability to edit (when needed) the templates to better
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PreK - 8th
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On-Demand Testing Writing Rubrics: Inform & Explain, Narrative, Opinion Writing
Teaching writing to 90 5th graders, my teaching cohorts and I were desperate for a more equitable and faster way to assess student writing. Students wrote at least one On-Demand piece a week and the grading was killing us. These rubrics were developed to facilitate the feedback process, as well as allow students to see exactly where their piece needed tweaking and where their writing was spot-on. Included in this resource…*3 rubrics - inform/explain, opinion, narrative*2 variations of each rubri
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4th - 6th
My Guide to Writing a Paragraph
This is a simple color coded guide for third and fourth graders to use when writing a paragraph. It begins with a topic sentence, then a reason or detail sentence, and finally a sentence that explains the reason or detail.
There are also reminders of transition words and words that would be good to use at a closing.
This format can be used for various assignments (fact/opinion, compare/contract, cause effect) and once students have mastered the format, the length of the writing assignments c
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3rd - 6th
Journalism Handbook and Stylebook {Editable}
Journalism Handbook and Stylebook {Editable in Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe PDF}My journalism handbook/stylebook is an essential tool for any advisor for publications or teacher of journalism. It includes the following sections:-Course Purpose and Objectives-Editorial Policy-Staff Directory-Style Rules/Guidelines-Writing Rules and Procedures (includes: Question preparation, how to conduct an interview, how to write a lead, how to conduct a survey, how to write an advance or preview
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8th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
iReady Contest ~ AWARD ~ Motivates Students Math and Reading! Editable!
Don’t you just hate it when you finally get the hang of a reading or math program and your district (or admin) decide it’s time to start using something new. When that happened at my school, we were told to “trust the process”… The only problem is that while the process is going on, we’re in the trenches having to figure out how to make it work.It took me a while to get the hang of iReady, but I can FINALLY say that I have figured out a system that’s been working for me and my kiddos! I send th
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PreK - 8th
Shh We're Testing Do Not Disturb Sign for Door
I have a lot of traffic coming in and out of my classroom throughout any given school day. What better way to caution your visitors than a sign to notify them that your class is testing.
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Print, Laminate, and Post!
Grades:
1st - 8th
Answer Sheet Templates - Bubble Sheet & Fill in the Blank
In need of a standard answer sheet template? Look no further. This PDF contains four answer sheet templates. Contents: 1. 50 Answer Bubble Sheet (Bubbles A - E) 2. 50 Blanks Answer Sheet 3. 100 Anser Bubble Sheet (Bubbles A - E)4. 100 Blanks Answer Sheet
Grades:
1st - 12th
Also included in: Classroom Resources Bundle
Writing Conference Worksheets - Middle and High School
This resource includes 60 writing conference worksheets that will organize the process of conferencing with your students and create an easy routine that will allow students to reflect on their learning, plan for improvement, and show their growth. These conference sheets also provide invaluable data for student grades in the form of conversations about their learning.For a list of all of the writing genres included, please check out the preview :) Each of the worksheets includes: Success criter
Grades:
6th - 12th
Data Folder, Upper Grades 3-8
This file has been updated 9-7-15 with an editable file. You will need to upload the fonts you prefer and I have listed a few I use that are available for free.
Data Notebooks are a great way to encourage students to become more actively engaged in their progress. Teachers can use them in their conferences within the classroom or may develop this packet into beginning student led conferences. Either way it's a win- win.
In this unit: 66 pages of goal setting, recording sheets and an edita
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1st - 8th
Motivational Testing Notes
Lesson those test jitters with these motivational testing notes. I send this top secret envelope home with my students containing 6 blank notes. This is one note for each state testing day. The families fill out the notes and send back in. My students now have a special note to read on each day of state testing to brighten their spirits! If I do not get any returned or if they don't give all 6 back, I will fill out a note for that student and ask other teachers around the school to do so. This p
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3rd - 8th
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DOLLAR DEAL! Graphic Organizers Process & Procedure Writing w/ transition words
These simple graphic organizers can help students organize writing in both process writing pieces and with science procedural writing. Excellent for teaching "How To" pieces as well as “Procedures” in scientific investigations. Updated to include a variety of formats: single page, multiple pages for booklets or enlarged sheets (ESL, younger students, shared writing, etc.) This plan allows for students to begin with a transition word, list the specific step, and list the materials used during t
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2nd - 6th
My STAR Test Goals - Student goal setting for standardized tests
This is a fully editable .DOC file that I have used to help my students set goals for their STAR test throughout the school year.
As a bonus, students can practice their measurement & data skills.
I have used this in a whole group setting, making an anchor chart with good test taking practices in order to help students brainstorm for the "two things I will do to reach my goal". I have also used this leading up to their STAR test and post STAR test during individual student conferencing.
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3rd - 8th
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The Writing Process Posters - with description!
Keep track of students writing progress using these pencil themed writing process posters. Each poster includes a short description of each step of the process.
Print, laminate and use velcro or clothespins with student names or numbers that can be easily moved depending on the students progress.
Process steps included are:
Prewriting
Drafting
Editing
Revising
Conferring
Publishing
Enjoy! Feedback is always appreciated!
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K - 6th
I-Ready Student Data Tracker
Students can track their passed I-Ready assessments by shading number boxes with a pencil. Directions instruct students to shade 100% scores with a bright color so that teacher may reward those overachievers. Space to write the date and score as well.
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1st - 8th
Spelling List Template
I created this product because I was teaching at an afterschool program where one of my classes I taught was spelling. I wanted to create a template that I could use on a weekly basis and just write my students words in out of order than what was on their lists.
You can use this for up to 20 words if you wish to have more or less it can easily be changed. There is also room to add bonus words if you wish. If you want to type your words in you can as well as print them out and write the words in
Grades:
K - 12th
Informative Explanatory Writing Rubric Grades 6-12
Common Core Informative Explanatory Writing Rubric Grades 6-12This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Detailed rubric for informative and explanatory writing, aligned to the Common Core State Standards for writing (W.2 strand) with a second rubric incorporating the technology criteria.Also includes half-page easy score card for quick grading.If you are looking for an EDITABLE option, you can find it here:INFORMATIVE/EXPLANATORY (EXPOSITORY) WRITING RUBRICS
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6th - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
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