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Free Common Core W.8.1a homework
Create a Thesis Statement from Claims
This worksheet is a perfect opportunity for students to practice writing thesis statements before they write one for their own argumentative essay. After completing this practice sheet, I ask students to do the same exercise with the three claims they've made about their chosen topic for their argumentative paper. Students use their thesis statement in their introduction paragraph and the re-written thesis statement in their conclusion. I've also had great success with students completing this w
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9th - 12th
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Free Weekly Writing Set Sample: Writing Prompts over the 4 types of writing
Grab this FREE sample of my Weekly Writing Set resources for grades 5-8. It includes four types of writing (argumentative, informative, narrative, and descriptive) prompts. Each Google slide prompt includes a pre-write/brainstorming area and an Internet timer with and without music. ⭐ Complete WEEKLY WRITING SETS:YEAR LONG Weekly Writing BUNDLE *save $ by purchasing the bundleWeekly Writing Set 1Weekly Writing Set 2Weekly Writing Set 3Weekly Writing Set 4↗️ If you like these, you might be int
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5th - 8th
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FREE EDITABLE Character Analysis Paragraph Activities
This resource guides students through writing a character analysis paragraph, which can be applied to any piece of literature. It can be used in class or given as homework, and makes a great SSR or literature circle assignment. It is geared toward beginning or struggling writers from middle school to high school.
Included:
-General character analysis paragraph structure pattern overview.
-Sentence by sentence guide for students to follow while crafting their own character analysis paragraph.
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6th - 12th
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Argument: Claim and Counterclaim Template
This template is designed to help students develop two paragraphs: one for their claim and the other for their counterclaim. After completing this template, all students must do is combine them together using transition words to help them flow into two well-written paragraphs.This form could also be used as an informal assessment to check if your students understand how the claim/counterclaim, evidence, warrant/rule all work together.I hope you find this as helpful as I do; I've had over 950 dow
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Argumentative Paragraph Assignment- Blackfish
This assignment was created to be used in conjunction with the documentary Blackfish; however, it can be used with any nonfiction text or film. It's a short writing assignment to help students better write paragraphs for argumentative research papers. Ideally, it should be used before students write a full essay.
I found this approach particularly useful with my seniors because many of them were not confident writers. By breaking the paragraph down into manageable steps, my students were demys
Graphic Organizer: Collecting Evidence
The CSI Evidence Collector is a graphic organizer with an accompanying text that's meant to add support to student's arguments, essays, expository texts, etc.
I've used this worksheet numerous times in my own classroom followed by a teacher-led demonstration of what makes strong evidence.
This free download will give you another tool to support teaching Common Core standard W.6-12.2B.
If you liked the worksheet, please leave a comment below. I check your feedback frequently in order to add e
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6th - 12th
Non-Fiction Writing Unit Plan
Non-Fiction Writing- incredibly detailed scheme of work on writing skills that includes activities and resources for over 18 lessons! Includes differentiated activities to three levels (core, support and more able), homework activities and more. What’s more, it’s completely FREE to download! Topics covered include language, structure, vocabulary, letters, speeches, writing to advise, writing to argue, organisation, cohesion, writing to persuade, writing to explain and so much more!
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Non-Fiction Writing Grade 6, 7, 8
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