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10th grade writing-expository homework for Google Apps
Self-Grading Grammar and Writing Errors Editable Quiz | Google Drive Activity
This self-grading Google Form has twenty questions that cover standard grammar and writing errors. I use this grammar quiz to evaluate where I need to target grammar and writing practice for English test preparation. The quiz asks students to identify the error in each sentence, and then it grades itself. 20 sentences total.Common errors in this quiz include: * Incorrect punctuation choice: commas, quotes, apostrophes, ellipse, semicolons.* Misplaced and dangling modifiers.* Run-ons, incomplete
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Grammar Bell Ringers ENTIRE School Year Grammar & Writing Grades 7-10
The Boys in the Boat Journal Prompts & Essay Topics / Nonfiction Resource
The Boys in the Boat YRE by Daniel James Brown is one of my favorite nonfiction books to teach my high school students. My students love this true story of rowing, resilience, athleticism, and teamwork; they are shocked by the obstacles that Joe Rantz faced in his life, and they are hopeful when they learn how Joe overcame them. Although my students are familiar with Nazi Germany, they really didn't know much about the 1936 Olympics until they read this book. Students glean so much from this qui
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Boys in the Boat UNIT BUNDLE / Top Nonfiction Resource / Online-Ready!
Problem/Solution Essay Thesis Practice
Before my students start on their problem/solution essays, they need a lot of work on creating solutions, identifying the audience, and crafting a thesis statement. In this practice, students will get plenty of scaffolded practice writing solutions for a problem and turning their ideas into a well-formatted thesis statement.
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7th - 12th
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"With the Fire on High" personal duende expression
We complete this assignment after the aptly titled chapter, "Duende." Students express what inspires them, just as cooking inspires Emoni. They can choose to do so in writing, on video, or in podcast form, with an incentive for those who share for the class.
Grades:
9th - 11th
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Also included in:Â "With the Fire on High" personal duende expression | Personal narrative tips
Guided News Story Writing | Journalism and Newspaper
Asking students to change up the style of writing that they've always used can be difficult! I have found success in guiding students through writing their first news story using a guided template. This template walks them through each step of writing the story, from the lead through the body paragraphs. If you or your students struggle with journalistic style, give this resource a try today! Other Journalism Resources: FREE Inverted Pyramid PosterHeadline Writing ActivitySet of Posters for Jour
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9th - 12th
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What makes a claim (thesis statement) strong?
Let students figure out the Dos and Don'ts of claim writing by offering different examples and asking students to identify why some are "Strong" and others are "Weak". By giving students examples of weak claims, they can see that you want them to write more formally, provide context, respond to a prompt, etc. This is a great introduction to the skill.
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6th - 12th
Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild Pre-Reading Essential Questions
These essential questions are designed for students to complete prior to reading Krakauer's Into the Wild. There are 8 questions for students to respond to. This assignment would be great for students to prepare for a debate or oral presentation. They could also be built upon for students to write essays. This is perfect for a sub day as it can be used as a stand-alone assignment and has everything the substitute and students need to have a productive day!Ready to use for distance or in-person l
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9th - 12th
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Senior Capstone Assignment
As the semester winds down, this selection of activities will help your senior students reflect on their last year of high school and prepare them for the emotions that accompany that most exciting of times. This includes three activities: Soundtrack of Senior Year, Letter to Self/Teacher, and the Senior Farewell Address.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Social Justice: John Lewis
Encourage your students to connect to social justice issues within their world by reading about an icon and discussing on and under the surface questions in whole class or small group discussions. This can be used as: 1) a whole class discussion 2) a small group discussion or 3) Independent work assignment.Included in this lesson:1. Introductory slideshow2. Discussion questions3. Key to questions and sample essay answer
Grades:
6th - 10th
Writing Guide - Compare and Contrast Essay - The Palace Thief & Emperor's Club
With Google Slidesâ„¢, You can Edit with Ease and Upload to Google Classroom!(Last Updated 7/14/2021)OVERVIEW:Have your students recently read The Palace Thief? Then why not have them watch The Emperor's Club and show off their writing skills! In this assignment, students will be guided through a formal written essay that will compare and contrast both stories. Students will develop a stance on whether or not they believe the book or the movie did a better job of telling to story of the two main c
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â The Palace Thief Novel Project: Compare/Contrast Writing
The House on Mango Street | Literary Devices | Worksheet | Graphic Organizer
This document includes blank charts your students can use to annotate their thoughts as they read through Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street. It asks them to consider :Motifs: Identity, Gender, Cultural Identity, Hopes, Dreams, Growing UpCharacter Development: Changes, Traits, RelationshipsOther Literary Devices Used (and their purpose!)There is a space for the vignette title, a space for MLA cited text evidence, and a space for their analytical thinking work. This would work perfectly
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Evaluating Quality of Evidence • Students Notes or Reference Sheet
This is a reference sheet that includes many criteria for students to think about when evaluating the quality of evidence (for research papers, composition, etc). This can be used as lecture notes or reference notes to keep throughout the school year for writing. Designed for Middle School High School Student English Writing / Composition / Essay Writing class use.Extra Activity / Notes / Supplements / Reference
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science Lab Write Up Template
This basic Lab Write Up Template is great for middle school and high school science classes!
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5th - 12th
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Distance Learning: Primary Source Journal
Are your students away from the classroom? Need a writing activity that is consistent over a period of time? This activity teaches students how to be a primary source and record events of their daily lives in these uncertain times. Students will have choice in their writing and can write from their own perspective. At the end of thirty days, there is a culminating activity which allows them to look back at their writing and answer a series of questions.Students can work at their own pace, have c
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5th - 12th
Expository Writing True/False quiz - 9th grade, 3 pgs with Answers
Expository writing is a form of writing that aims to inform or explain a particular topic to the reader. This type of writing is often used in academic or professional settings, but can also be used in everyday life. Here are 20 true or false statements that you must decide the answer to.Please write either true or false next to each statement.Good Luck!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Writing Tic-Tac-Toe Choice Board
This editable ELA Writing Choice Board has 9 writing activities for students to choose from as well as 5 bonus activities to add or supplement. The game-like structure will have your students motivated and engaged! Options include both paper-based and digital activities (websites, Google apps, and Microsoft products). If used with Google Classroom, links are embedded for easy access for students!Great for homework, enrichment activities, remote learning (distance learning), and independent study
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4th - 12th
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Writing Long
Students can use this resource to write long and elaborate about a familiar story, novel, or passage. This can be used as a great way to assess student learning about something that they previously read.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Argumentative Writing on The Haunted Palace
We read The Haunted Palace by Edgar Allan Poe, and then wrote an argumentative essay about it. I gave them writing prompts, and then let them work on it for one class period. The rest was done outside of the classroom.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Nonfiction Writing Revision Checklist
Students use this half sheet revision checklist to make sure that they have done a thorough job revising their nonfiction piece. Prints two checklists per page.
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4th - 12th
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Cornells way to take notes
Help your students understand and learn new concepts. This form make them explain and sum up the new stuff they learned.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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