Higher education Halloween writing resources under $5

How to Write Email, Email Etiquette, PDF & Google Drive, Distance Learning, CCSS

Created by

Teach your students proper email etiquette – or "email netiquette" – with this 45-minute "How to Email" lesson that includes a high-interest introductory lecture and two fun real-world writing activities.First, present the right and wrong way to build an email message with a dynamic 15-slide lecture (Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions included). Then, assign students to evaluate four sample emails sent by high school students seeking a summer internship. Finally, have students work individua

Subjects:

Business, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets

CCSS:

W.8.2

, W.8.2a

, W.8.2b

, W.8.2c

, W.8.2d

...

Transition Words and Phrases

Created by

LaranaWingate

**UPDATE** After using this for a couple years, I've added two new pages. This now includes: 1. The original Transition Words and Phrases page detailed below. 2. Transitions for Primary Essay Paragraphs (This page is what I use on a more day to day basis when teaching writing and appropriate transitions for different places in primary level essays. This page also includes Transitions to Text Evidence and Evidence Elaboration) 3. Ways to Hook Your Reader This is a compilation of Transition W

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3rd - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts

How to Write a Sentence Writing Paper with Picture Box ESL Newcomer Activities

Created by

Peas in a Pod

Unlock the Secret to Sentence Writing Success with These Writing Complete Sentences Worksheets ✏️ This sentence writing activity is a fun way for students to practice sentence structure. This can be used as 1st grade beginner writing lesson plan templates or ESL new comer activities. There are 6 differentiated sentence building worksheets.Past tense with example word choicesPast tense with blank boxes for student generated wordsFuture tense with example word choicesFuture tense with blank boxes

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

K - 2nd, Higher Education

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.2

, W.K.3

, W.1.5

, W.1.8

, W.2.5

...

Also included in: Teaching Second Grade Math Morning Work Reading Intervention Bundle 2nd Grade +

Email Etiquette Mini-Lesson

Created by

Jenna Copper - Doc Cop Teaching

Empower your students with the skills to write effective and appropriate emails. Email etiquette isn’t intuitive. Students need to learn email etiquette to communicate effectively in the classroom and the real world. With this lesson, you’ll ensure those “text message” style emails are long gone. In their place, you’ll find well-written formal emails with the correct formatting. In addition, students will learn real-world email skills, such a why and how to use carbon copy, blind carbon copy, re

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

Resume and Cover Letter Writing for College & Career Readiness

Created by

Tracee Orman

Resume {Résumé} and Cover Letter Writing for College and Career Readiness Materials includes templates, samples, outline organizer, and rubrics for grading. Updated to include EDITABLE Google Drive templates, rubrics, and prompts you can share securely with your students, or edit for your own use!This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Cover Letters: Make sure your students are ready to write a formal letter of application for a job, college, internship, or

Subjects:

Career and Technical Education, Writing

Grades:

11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism

Public Speaking Activity: Minute To Win It Improv Debate!

Created by

All Day ELA

If you are teaching a public speaking unit on debate or argumentation, the Minute to Win It activity is a great way to introduce the unit! This activity gets students in front of the class and plead their case for ONE MINUTE. Oh, and they are completely in the dark to what their topic is until the clock starts counting down. The students get a little friendly competition while you get an easy assessment on their current debate/public speaking style during this fun assignment. This activity is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Lesson

Editable Rubric Templates Google Docs Blank, Grading & Student Self Assessment

Created by

Circle Time with Miss Fox

Easily create a custom rubric with editable templates. This Google Docs file includes 6 templates with 2 and 3 point systems to easily score writing, projects, and other alternative assessments. Great for helping students understand how their performance directly impacts their grade!You receive:Link to make a copy to your Google DriveSix blank rubric templatesRubrics include:Choice of 2 or 3 point grading scaleChoice of 5, 6, or 7 requirementsTwo point scale includes:Does not meet expectations,

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Professional Development, Writing

Grades:

K - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

Persuasive Writing- Teaching Thesis Statements with Movie Trailers!

Created by

All Day ELA

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

Conspiracy Theories Reading Response - Analyze Argument & Evidence Validity

Created by

English with Ease

Enjoy 22 conspiracy theory informational text passages (URL links) and questions to analyze argument, claim, evidence and to practice every common core reading and writing standard (Printable & Digital) - No prep lesson plan, bell ringer, exit slip, 22 nonfiction article links, reading response handouts, writing prompts (Persuasive, Expository Research, Creative/Narrative), PowerPoint, Google Slides, Google Doc and effortless grading rubric for fun ELA classroom activities, Google Classroom

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Fun Nonfiction Reading Activities! Sports, Super Hero, Urban Legend & Conspiracy

How to Write An Essay Brochure: Intro, Thesis, Body, Conclusion, Word Choice

Created by

Write on with Miss G

Support students throughout the writing process with this EDITABLE reference brochure that covers writing the introduction and thesis statement, integrating evidence, using transitions, writing the conclusion, and using effective word choice. This resource works for expository/informational essays, as well as persuasive/argument essays. It is full of tips on how to write, structure, and revise an essay.When you purchase this product, you will receive a 2-slide PowerPoint file that you easily edi

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

Postcard Templates {PDF & DIGITAL}

Created by

English Oh My

Writing postcards is a fun and exciting activity for your students, especially if you are writing to other students or are connecting them to literature or other texts. Are you looking for postcard templates for your students? Check out these 6 different templates with digital options!These are great for ELA and Social Studies activities, novel studies, activities for setting or character, and so much more!In this product, you are receiving:1. 6 Postcard Templates - 3 Versions *Version # 1-Both

Subjects:

For All Subjects, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

MLA Citations - Works Cited Cheat Sheet for Students Editable 9th Ed

Created by

Tracee Orman

A quick and easy reminder of how to write in-text and works cited citations. This editable handout covers the basics in a simplified way. It is not meant as a replacement for using a handbook, but an easy-to-copy resource students can keep in their notebooks or folders.UPDATED to include the 2021 MLA 9th edition changes.This handout simplifies the hardest part for students: documenting their sources.Common Core State Standards: The CCSS require students to cite sources. This will be a helpful ai

Subjects:

Library Skills, Tools for Common Core, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Research, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.4

, W.6.8

, W.7.8

, W.8.8

, W.9-10.8

...

Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.

Crucible, Modern Witch Hunts, Creative Writing, Arthur Miller Play, The Crucible

Created by

Laura Randazzo

Toward the end of my students’ study of Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible, I launch a discussion about whether they think a similar scenario could happen today. Many times, students think the Puritans were especially gullible or foolish and they believe they are too savvy to fall under the spell of mass hysteria. This creative writing lesson proves them wrong as they work to make many connections between their own lives and the citizens of Salem, Mass., in 1692. This product includes:• A detail

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

...

Yearbook Theme Development, Complete Teaching Pack

Created by

Julie Faulkner

Need to choose a yearbook theme? Want to develop your theme throughout your book? This Yearbook Theme Development Teaching Pack is just what you are looking for! The theme is key to a solid yearbook. Therefore, good ideas must be brainstormed early on. Just taking a little time up front to commit and brainstorm goes a long way, and makes a strong and creative book!Student Experience: Students will take notes about what a theme is and what it means to develop a theme. Next, they will see real e

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Journalism, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

, CCRA.R.3

Also included in: Yearbook Curriculum BUNDLE+ for Student Journalism Publications

Letter of Recommendation Template

Created by

Monica Abarca

This is an easy fill in the blank template to use for writing a recommendation letter for a student teacher, substitute teacher, or a candidate for a teaching program. It is in Microsoft Word, so you just need to add in your school information and you will be all set to go. :)Any questions, don't hesitate to contact me.__________________________________________________________________________________________Terms of Use - Copyright © Monica Abarca. This resource is intended for classroom and pe

Subjects:

Employment, For Administrators, Writing

Grades:

Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Professional Documents, Printables, For Principals & Administrators

Twilight Zone “Number 12 Looks Just Like You," Analysis of Twilight Zone CCSS

Created by

Laura Randazzo

There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive formats), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this episode, “Number 12 Looks Just Like You,” a teen girl resists efforts to look, act, and think like everyone else around her. Issues

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.10

, RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

...

Twilight Zone “Monsters Are Due on Maple Street” Media Analysis of Twilight Zone

Created by

Laura Randazzo

There’s a reason Rod Serling’s series, The Twilight Zone, has stood the test of time. The stories are compelling, the episodes are well-crafted, and the themes are timeless. With this lesson download (PDF & Google Drive formats), you can also use The Twilight Zone to help students develop analysis skills and connect classic storytelling to modern issues.In this episode, “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,” a neighborhood is destroyed by fear and baseless accusations. Issues raised by the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.2

, RL.7.10

, RL.8.1

, RL.8.2

...

Imagery Introduction PowerPoint, Google Slides

Created by

PowerPoint Guru

Now 50 Slides! Examples, videos, fun, poetry extension! Imagery seems like a simple enough concept, but getting kids to understand it, recognize it and use it is a different story! This is a fun PowerPoint lesson plan that will help your student understand imagery and recognize it. My classes have enjoyed this lesson plan and it can be altered easily into a multi-day assignment. A lot of fun with words and language! Google slides link provided.This is product is also included in the very we

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing

Grades:

4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

Also included in: Word Choice Digital BUNDLE: Diction, Tone, Imagery, Figurative Language FREEBIE

Shakespeare Biography WebQuest Online Activity - Introduction to Shakespeare

Created by

Presto Plans

Shakespeare Biography WebQuest Online Activity - Introduction to Shakespeare: This fun and engaging activity will allow your students to complete an independent research assignment to learn about the life of William Shakespeare! This is an excellent introductory activity for students to complete before starting a Shakespeare play! Simply distribute or share the two-page web quest with students, and your planning is complete! Students will navigate through the provided links to gain valuable ins

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Assessment

Also included in: Shakespeare Introductory Resources - Slides, Activities, Assignments, & Posters

How to Write a Thesis Statement and Topic Sentences

Created by

Teacher Turned Child Therapist

This bundle explains what a thesis statement is and includes step-by-step directions for writing one yourself. It then does the same thing for topic sentences and explains their importance and the differences between them.The bundle includes:1. How to Write a Thesis Statement PowerPoint (17 slides) --> includes an activity where I put students into groups of 3-4 students, give them an essay prompt, and have them come up with a thesis statement together. There are 3 different practice essay p

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

7th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

Satire Video Analysis, Birds Aren’t Real Conspiracy Theory, PDF & Google Drive

Created by

Laura Randazzo

Introduce students to the power of modern satire with this video-based lesson featuring a behind-the-scenes look at Birds Aren’t Real, a satirical conspiracy theory group that insists the U.S. government has replaced all birds with surveillance drones to spy on people.Begin with a quick discussion and definition of satire and then view The Truth Behind Birds Aren’t Real – My Life Online, a high-quality 23-minute documentary available for free (with ads) via two online platforms. Next, ask studen

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RI.11-12.10

, W.11-12.10

, L.11-12.6

EDITABLE Parent-Teacher Conference Forms and Sign-in Sheets (English & Spanish)

Created by

TEACHINGWITHLOVE

Last update was on October 6, 2022*NOW HAS EDITABLE SCHEDULE FORMS!*Perfect for parent conference days/nights and open house! Please read the description for the resource before purchasing. This resource includes TWO files:File #1:Parent conference schedule (with pre-filled times in 15 minute increments) *editable version*Parent conference schedule (with blank time slots) *editable version*File #2:Parent conference request note (English & Spanish)Parent conference reminder note to send home

Subjects:

Math, Reading, Writing

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Classroom Forms, For Parents

Urban Legends Nonfiction Reading Passages & Questions (Printable & Digital)

Created by

English with Ease

30 urban legends and myths informational texts, reading comprehension and analysis handouts, writing prompts (persuasive, expository, creative/narrative) and graphic organizers (Printable & Digital) - NO PREP lesson plan, student handouts, PowerPoint slides, Google Doc, Google Slides, bell ringer, exit slip and effortless grading rubric perfect for distance learning!Urban Legends, mysteries and myths engage students in practicing every single common core standard for writing (persuasive, e

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading, Writing

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Fun Nonfiction Reading Activities! Sports, Super Hero, Urban Legend & Conspiracy

Listening Skills Podcast Activity, Listen & Learn #9, PDF & Google Drive, CCSS

Created by

Laura Randazzo

Students need to be able to sit and listen to a passage or short audio program, take notes, recall information, and then answer critical thinking questions about the material. To help prepare our students for this challenge, I’ve scoured the internet to find high-interest, school-appropriate podcasts that fit within one class period.In this Listen & Learn activity, students will listen to a high-quality 26-minute podcast focused on the demise of Atari, a video game company that created what’

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

, SL.8.1

, SL.8.4