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Free 9th grade writing-expository microsofts
Simple Sentences and Sentence Fluency
The is the first in a series of explanation worksheets on sentence fluency and sentence construction. It introduces six techniques showing students how to write more advanced simple sentence openings. It begins by stating which words should be avoided when opening simple sentences; then, it models six techniques for creating more engaging and advancved simple sentence openings (e.g. use of adverbs, participle phrases and infinitives). The recommended use is as a drafting sheet after students ha
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
For my Future Self -Time Capsule Activity - 1st Week of School - Free & Editable
Give this activity to your students to complete the first week of school.Return it to them the last week of school.They love to see how they have progressed throughout the year!This is a free and editable download. Enjoy!
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6th - 12th
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FREE Email Etiquette Mini- Lesson For MS/HS Students
Have you ever received a curt or "cringy" email from a student?? Learning how to properly email an adult in today's texting culture requires time spent practicing and teaching basic email etiquette. Spend a class period (or part of one!) teaching a basic life skill, necessary for an academic career and future job possibilities. The slides contain a mini-lesson going over the basics of a polite email, some student examples of what NOT to do, then an example of a GOOD email. The last slide gives
Grades:
6th - 12th
FREE Writing Quote of the Week Collection
This collection of 41 writing quotes gives you one quote per week in the school year, with a few to spare! Inspire your writers with fresh "food for thought" on why writing is important and enjoyable. The quotes are mostly general thoughts on writing by famous authors or people, but a few are direct quotes from books, including:• Stephen King• Ernest Hemingway• Mark Twain• Michael Crichton• Dr. Suess• Many others!With this list of quotes, you can:• Project the quote on a SMARTboard or screen for
Grades:
4th - 12th
Also included in: Bell-Ringers & Programs Bundle for MIDDLE School ELA
FREE Introduction to Nonfiction Text Structures Notes Slides & Worksheet
This free Introduction to Nonfiction Text Structures mini-lesson provides an overview of the five organizational text structures found in nonfiction informational and explanatory texts. This sampler from the Nonfiction Text Structures Bundle includes and introduction to description, sequence or chronological order, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, and problem and solution.★ Get the complete set of 15 Nonfiction Text Structure lessons and save a bundle!WHAT'S INCLUDED• 17 PowerPoint™ Sl
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Blank 4 Square (Writing)
A blank template for 4 square planning (writing).
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K - 12th
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FREE Essay Writing Prompts | Opinion, Expository, Persuasive and Argumentative
Writing an essay can be a daunting task for teachers and students in terms of creating and crafting a high-quality essay, not to mention editing and grading it. But these Opinion, Expository, Persuasive and Argumentative Essay Prompts and Topics will make this process much more manageable at no expense.It seems that we may have overlooked one of the most challenging steps in writing an essay, selecting an appropriate and interesting topic for your students.This is the number one result of Goog
Grades:
4th - 12th, Adult Education
Writing & Grammar Practice -- identify the sentence errors
This is a worksheet designed for high school students to practice grammar and writing skills. Ten multiple-choice questions in the style of the SAT Writing exam quiz students on their knowledge of common grammar errors like comma splices, dangling modifiers, the Oxford comma, misspellings, and more. An answer key is included in the document.
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9th - 12th
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"How to Write a Paragraph" Cheat Sheet
Outlines the parts of a paragraph (topic sentence, body paragraph, and summary/conclusion sentence)
Includes questions to prompt students to independently develop a strong paragraph
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3rd - 12th
Research Skills: Evaluating Sources, Narrowing Topics, Plagiarism
PLEASE NOTE: This resource was created over 10 years ago!33 slide presentation that covers:- purpose of research- a very useful method of evaluating a source- practice evaluating sources with real examples: both whole class instruction and small group / individual practice- broad vs. narrow topics- practice broadening or narrowing a topic- avoiding plagiarism- consequences of plagiarism
Grades:
6th - 10th
Plagiarism vs. Paraphrasing Presentation
Even well-intentioned students sometimes plagiarize because they just don't understand the difference between plagiarism and paraphrasing. Use this PowerPoint to ask your students important questions and have a serious discussion about how they can avoid plagiarism - either intentional or unintentional.
Grades:
6th - 10th
Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" Letter to the Editor
This is a writing assignment that was used to accompany Shirley Jackson's story, "The Lottery". Before we began the assignment, we held our own class lottery, in which two students got the tickets with the dreaded black dot. Instead of continuing with the violence of the tradition, we did the writing assignment.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Four Square Writing Graphic Organizer
I have used this with my class to organize their thoughts before starting an opinion writing piece.
Graphic Organizer
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Notes for Writing a Compare and Contrast Essay
This is a set of notes that provides outlines and sample paragraphs for student to form compare and contrast essays. The notes are structured so that students add the components to put the "puzzle" together. The sections included show how to create an introduction, similarities paragraph, differences paragraphs, and a conclusion. Students will be able to identify each part of a paragraph after the exercise. The notes can be adapted for middle school and high school writing.
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6th - 12th
Parts of an Expository/ Analytical Essay - How to Write a Strong Paper
This powerpoint is a culmination of years of experience and research in the areas of essay composition and student writing. It is framed in 19 colorful and easy-to-navigate slides that will grab your student's interest far more effectively than a traditional handout. The powerpoint includes detailed and clear explanations of the following: introduction, body paragraph, conclusion, opening sentence, thesis statement, topic sentence, analysis, evidence, interpretation of evidence, anchor, conclu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Essay/Narrative/Story Mind Map and Outline Prewriting Activity
A graphic organizer to help students brainstorm, pre-write, outline, organize, and create their ideas prior to writing. Suitable for any grade, ideal for 4-12 grade. Editable MS Word document. This lesson is student-centered, meaning:--it allows you to become a facilitator!--happier teachers!--happier students!--happier administrators!Connect with us:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/shiningscholareducationTwitter:https://twitter.com/ShiningScholarInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shining_schol
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Book Summary Lesson with PowerPoint and Template
This PowerPoint gives a template to guide students through the writing of a one-paragraph summary of a novel or short story. Its goal is to enable teachers to teach a response to literature or evaluative essay by limiting the summary writing to only one paragraph.
Book Summary PowerPoint by Barbara Tollison is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Hooks and Starter Sentences for Expository Essays
This list of possible hooks may help students begin their essays when they just don't seem to know how to start.
Grades:
4th - 10th
Research Paper Organizer: Help Get Started with Research & Developing a Thesis
I always have students that get overwhelmed with where to begin when assigned a research paper. I came up with this method a few years ago and it works well. I have the students fill-out this sheet to give them ideas to help them research properly. They write down what they know, key terms, and more! It really helps them get started and helps you address questions they are having in a more direct way.Great for expository writing and argumentative essays.Follow Learning the Social Sciences on
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Expository Writing, Thesis Statements, & Researching PowerPoint Bundle
Writer's Notebook Journal Rubric (FREE)
This is a writer's notebook rubric adapted from a rubric as suggested in the book, Notebook Know-How: Strategies for the Writer's Notebook by Aimee Buckner.
It is a two page document with one page for the rubric and one page of credits/information.
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3rd - 12th
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Current Events Project
This is a project for middle school and high school students. Students explore credible websites and research current events that interest them. Students will write summaries about what they have read and can share them with the class. This is a great way to start a dialogue about current events in local, state, federal, and global politics, economics, and social issues.
Students are challenged to write in expository and persuasive formats. This allows students to dig deeper into the materia
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Newspaper template - Back Page
Amazing newspaper templates have the look and sections of a real newspaper page. Pre-formatted, including auto-fill which allows paste or typed text to flow automatically into columns! Replace all words and photos with your own using only Microsoft Word. Easy-to-use and perfect to differentiate for student-centered projects. Creative method for delivering information - our middle schoolers have created newspapers on Roaring 20s, math concepts turned into fictional stories (people LOVED these),
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5th - 12th
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Supersize Me as Literary and Informational Nonfiction
Students will love this lesson !! Teaching nonfiction and struggling to capture your students’ interest? This uses the much-loved documentary, Supersize Me, as the vehicle to teach the pros and cons of the fast food technology, as well as the link between literary and informational nonfiction. Supersize Me is a wonderful combination of both story and facts. It reaches the balance students need to provide important information that will impact their health today and in the future, as well as
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Informative Essay Graphic Organizer
This model is a visual representation of what is included in a 5 paragraph essay.
Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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