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Free 8th grade writing handouts

Preview of Primary Lined Writing Paper Templates Elementary Handwriting

Primary Lined Writing Paper Templates Elementary Handwriting

** UPDATED MARCH 1ST, 2022 ** --> Now includes 26 different templates!It's always great to have a variety of writing papers! In this resource, you'll find 26 different writing paper templates. This includes just picture box templates, picture box templates with a variety of number of lines/spacing and writing pages without picture boxes!Print what you need :)IMPORTANT NOTE:This is a PDF file. It is NON-EDITABLE. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or need a part of it editable. Thank y
Preview of Argumentative Writing Mentor Text FREEBIE Activity, Graphic Organizers, CCSS

Argumentative Writing Mentor Text FREEBIE Activity, Graphic Organizers, CCSS

This is a sample for my argumentative writing unit and bundle!This mentor text activity is perfect for modeling argumentative essays! It is also great practice for students to identify the parts of an argument essay!Included:Mentor Text: "The Dangers of Trash in the Ocean"Graphic organizer/handout to go with the text--students identify the parts of the text (claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, refute of counterclaim, re-state claim). There are two organizers--one for higher and one for lower
Preview of FREE Standard English Grammar Cheat Sheet and Grammar Sort Sheet

FREE Standard English Grammar Cheat Sheet and Grammar Sort Sheet

Created by
Hello Literacy
I created this handy reference sheet of grammar terms and examples. Not only do I access it daily, but I give it to students to use as a reference as well. I even send it home and let the students explain it to their parents. Students can use the Grammar Cheat Sheet with Grammar Sorting Sheet as they sort any set of words from any piece of book, text, poem, or content reading material. I hope you, your students and your parents enjoy this freebie! Some fonts by Miss Tiina Fonts. Some f
Preview of Expository Writing -  Newspaper Article Writing Activity

Expository Writing - Newspaper Article Writing Activity

Created by
Addie Williams
Looking for a fun and creative way for students to learn about expository writing? In this activity, students will create the front page of a newspaper including writing a headline and a main story as well as adding other newspaper themed elements. Students will practice using 3rd person point of view and learn how to incorporate the 5 w's into their writing. This resource can easily be adapted for different ages and abilities and works well as an introductory lesson for expository writing or
Preview of Filled with Gratitude; Fall Thankfulness Coloring Activity and Writing Page Free

Filled with Gratitude; Fall Thankfulness Coloring Activity and Writing Page Free

5 star reviews are greatly appreciated!!Enjoy this cute, gratitude freebie! Coloring Activity and Writing Page. Adaptable to whatever you would like to do with your students. Some ideas include:-paragraph writing projects-poetry writing-list making-write one thing each day of the month to slowly fill the jar-bulletin board displays-and so much more! I would love to see what your class creates! Tag @meaningfulmakings if you share a photo on instagram! Thanks so much and enjoy!Key words: November,
Preview of End of Year Autograph Page FREEBIE

End of Year Autograph Page FREEBIE

Students can use these fun pages at the end of the year during yearbook signing time or just as a fun writing activity. This product includes autograph pages for grades 1-6 and 5 unique pages that do not include a grade level to provide you and your students with fun choices. Enjoy!
Preview of Choice Board FREE Worksheet, 12 Activities for ANY Short Story & Novel Unit CCSS

Choice Board FREE Worksheet, 12 Activities for ANY Short Story & Novel Unit CCSS

Created by
Laura Randazzo
This FREE student choice board works with any short story or novel study. Once students have finished reading an assigned short story or chapter of a novel, use this choice board worksheet to increase student motivation as they meaningfully reflect on the text. The choice board worksheet was designed for English/language arts students in grades 7 through 12.Want more dynamic lesson materials designed to engage our teens?Click here for a discounted 10-pack of worksheet activities that can be use
Preview of How to write a Friendly Letter and address an Envelope Worksheet and Powerpoint

How to write a Friendly Letter and address an Envelope Worksheet and Powerpoint

Use this FREE teacher-friendly and student-tested, no-prep resource as a quick and easy introduction to the parts of a friendly letter, or as a review activity. It is suitable for grades 3 and up. This download includes a powerpoint show in pdf form and a 1-page worksheet of guided notes to go along with the slides. Students will fill in (i.e. name) the parts of a friendly letter and address an envelope. The powerpoint also includes an introduction, quiz, and an answer key.
Preview of CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) Science Writing Templates - FREEBIE

CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) Science Writing Templates - FREEBIE

Scaffold the process of writing a CER argument for your students by using these free templates! Can be used across grade levels. I've used these in 4th - 8th grade, but they could also be used in high school!While the templates were designed to teach science argumentation in my classroom, most of them are not science-specific and can also be used across other content areas as well! Includes 9 pages (7 different templates) of non-editable PDFs.
Preview of "Mean" by Taylor Swift:  Similes, Inferences, Imagery with Anti-Bullying Message

"Mean" by Taylor Swift: Similes, Inferences, Imagery with Anti-Bullying Message

Created by
Elyse Allen
Using Taylor Swift’s award-winning song, “Mean,” you can teach and solidify for students what is 1. Simile 2. Inference 3. Imagery I have also included an anti-bullying message or a random acts of kindness activity for students to complete. This can be reported on through discussion, journal writing and/or a short essay. Enjoy this timely lesson with your students and please check out my store for more lesson plans. www.TeachersPayTeachers.com/Store/Elyse-Allen
Preview of Figurative Language Cheat Sheet

Figurative Language Cheat Sheet

This cheat sheet gives students definitions and examples of: simile, metaphor, alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification and hyperboleThis is a great handout to use when teaching figurative language! Students can glue it inside their interactive notebooks or simply keep it in their folders to reference throughout the year!Download, leave feedback and enjoy!
Preview of FREE WRITING LESSON: Writing A Summary

FREE WRITING LESSON: Writing A Summary

Created by
Stacey Lloyd
Summary writing is a vital skill, which any English Language Arts student should acquire; learning to summarize will help them learn to analyze what they read, write concisely and paraphrase. This lesson will work well as part of a larger writing unit, or when studying writing. However, it would also be perfect as a one-off substitute lesson!**************************************************************************OTHER WAYS TO BUY THIS LESSON1) Get this in my 15 Writing Lessons BUNDLE & * S
Preview of FREEBIE!! | 8 Sentence Structures Posters | Print & Digital | Color & B&W

FREEBIE!! | 8 Sentence Structures Posters | Print & Digital | Color & B&W

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Use these bright and colorful sentence structure posters at centers or to decorate your classroom. These anchors are a great way to remind students to use their different skills to write better sentences!Each poster matches perfectly with a teaching resource we have!Sentence StretchersSentence Structures (double set)Super SentencesSubjects & PredicatesAdding Subjects & PredicatesSentence Fragments & Run-OnsPrepositional PhrasesSentence ChallengeWHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:8 Sentence Pos
Preview of Parts Of Speech Desk Helper

Parts Of Speech Desk Helper

Created by
Tabak In Third
Students will be able to use this cheat sheet to remember the parts of speech during their work in the classroom and at home with homework. The parts of speech included are: Nouns Proper nouns Pronouns Verbs Adjectives Adverbs Articles Prepositions Conjunctions Interjections Synonyms Antonyms Exclamatory, statement, question, and command sentences Subject and predicate The sheet has two sheets per page and comes in a color version as well as in black and white.
Preview of FREE Brainstorming Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer | Writing Prompts

FREE Brainstorming Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer | Writing Prompts

Created by
Your Best Drafts
Brainstorm Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer | Writing Prompts Brainstorming for Personal Narrative Writing Unit BundleDo you need an engaging graphic organizer to help your middle school students brainstorm for their personal narrative writing unit? This FREE Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer uses guided brainstorming writing prompts to help your middle school students organize and brainstorm their narratives with ease. (This graphic organizer worksheet is a free sample from my PERSONAL N
Preview of Biography Research Graphic Organizer

Biography Research Graphic Organizer

Created by
Cassi Bexson
Biography Research Graphic OrganizerGraphic Organizer looks for person's birth & death date, facts about their early life, family life, and adult life. Students must also list character traits, what the person is famous for, words to describe the person's life, and 3 interesting facts about them. Also included is a template to begin writing the 5 paragraph biography.
Preview of How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph, FREE Slides + Handout, Model Conclusions

How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph, FREE Slides + Handout, Model Conclusions

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Three-Step Essay Conclusion Paragraph FormatThese mini-lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students learn to write strong conclusion paragraphs for literary analysis, argument, and research essays. This product includes PDF slides that can be projected as you lead a short lecture on a simple three-step formula to create a smooth, powerful conclusion to an essay. The download also includes a student handout designed to be used as a reference tool.If you’d like to vi
Preview of Essay Writing Support, Improve Literary Analysis Essays, FREE Slides/Handout

Essay Writing Support, Improve Literary Analysis Essays, FREE Slides/Handout

Created by
Laura Randazzo
These lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students improve the quality of their writing voices when building literary analysis essays. This product includes PDF slides that can be projected as you lead a short lecture on 11 words that rob the power from students’ writing voices. The download also includes a student handout with suggested answer key to be used as an assignment/practice round.If you’d like to view a sample of how I present these slides to my classes,
Preview of MLA Paper Formatting – FREE Handout to Model M.L.A. Front Page Submission Format

MLA Paper Formatting – FREE Handout to Model M.L.A. Front Page Submission Format

Created by
Laura Randazzo
Help students understand the proper way to format the first page of their essays according to the Modern Language Association (MLA) 9th Edition guidelines with this attractive reference sheet/handout that includes a detailed model and helpful tips.Want more materials to help your students become skilled writers?Click here for materials to teach in-text citations and works cited page formatting for the MLA 9th Edition Handbook.Click here for essay rubrics and student feedback sheets for four mode
Preview of FREE Summarizing and Paraphrasing - Intro & Pre-Assessment with EASEL and Audio

FREE Summarizing and Paraphrasing - Intro & Pre-Assessment with EASEL and Audio

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Grab these Summarizing and Paraphrasing Posters and Reminder Cards for free!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:2 Reference PostersSummaryParaphrasing2 Reference Cards (prints 4 to a page)SummaryParaphrasingGreat for 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade! NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable. Paraphrasing and summarizing are both difficult skills to learn. To make matters worse, students often get them mixed up. That is why I created the PARA and SUM acronyms. Not only do they help
Preview of INFORMATIONAL WRITING TRANSITION WORDS

INFORMATIONAL WRITING TRANSITION WORDS

Clutter-free, informational writing transition words anchor chart.
Preview of Narrative Writing Lesson Sub Plans

Narrative Writing Lesson Sub Plans

Need a quick writing activity for your students to do with a sub? Well, here you go. It includes two photo writing prompts(so you can use this twice), a graphic organizer, writing page, and an editing checklist. Hope this helps you complete your sub plans quicker. Angie
Preview of Freebie: Transition Words Bookmarks

Freebie: Transition Words Bookmarks

Free!! Improve your students' writing. Use this bookmark with your students to help them understand using a variety of transition words and the great impact it has on their writing. Stop the constant use of "and," "then," and "next." Put a kick in your students' writing. Please rate this product.
Preview of Prepositions List (FREE) Poster, Notes, and Warm-Up

Prepositions List (FREE) Poster, Notes, and Warm-Up

Created by
Jessica Osborne
Prepositions List: Poster and activity: Just print and go! This free download includes a full-page prepositions poster (or handout) and half-page student handout copies as well as a half-page warm-up prepositions activity asking students to evaluate and copy the most common prepositions and then use several in unique sentences. The full-page poster is included in all of my other preposition products. ************************************************ Please consider these preposition activitie
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For elementary students who are just learning to write, you can use worksheets to practice letter formation. Students in middle and high school can use learning stations to learn how to write and revise essays. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, you can sharpen your student's writing skills in no time. Extend writing activities beyond the classroom and observe as your child nurtures their imagination, enriches their vocabulary, and enhances their storytelling prowess.

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Here are a few ideas for writing activities — from our teacher-created resources — that you can find on TPT and that are designed to teach students how to write effectively. (Pro tip: These worksheets serve as an excellent complement to our reading materials.)

Journaling

Encourage students to keep daily journals where they can freely express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. This practice helps them develop their writing style and build the habit of writing regularly.

Writing Prompts

Provide engaging prompts that encourage imaginative storytelling. For instance, you could ask students to write about a world without the internet, or ask them to describe something only using one of their five senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, or taste).

Peer Editing

Have students exchange their written work with a peer for feedback. This helps them strengthen their ability to identify and correct mistakes in grammar, punctuation, and spelling; give constructive criticism; and revise their writing based on feedback.

Sentence and Paragraph Construction

Provide sentence and paragraph building exercises to help students understand the basic structure of writing and how to organize their ideas coherently.

Letter Writing

Ask students to write letters to real or fictional recipients. They could compose formal letters, persuasive letters on specific topics, thank-you notes, or postcards.

Blogging

Create a classroom blog where students can publish their writing for a wider audience. This teaches them to write for a purpose and consider their audience's perspective.

Research Papers

Guide students through the process of researching and writing informative or argumentative essays. Teach them how to construct persuasive arguments and counterarguments on various topics, include evidence, and cite sources.

Poetry Writing

Explore different forms of poetry, such as haikus, sonnets, and free verse. Encourage students to experiment with imagery, rhythm, and metaphor.

By incorporating these (and other!) writing activities into your lesson plans, you can nurture a love for writing.

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