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8th grade writing-essays independent work packets
Persuasive Essay Writing Graphic Organizer + Sample Essay Argumentative Writing
Persuasive essay graphic organizers are a great way to help scaffold the argumentative or persuasive essay. Graphic organizers with writing checklists help students organize a five paragraph essay, with reminders to introduce a thesis statement, provide facts and examples, and introduce a counterclaim. Also included is a sample argumentative essay for students to analyze, with a reflection sheet to go with it. Finally, a peer editing response sheet and rubric are included. De-mystify the argumen
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5th - 8th
Formal and Informal Language Notes & Practice Worksheets — Slang & Jargon Rules
This resource outlines informal and formal language for students. Students will learn the impact of an author's style in writing and how style should be adapted to fit an appropriate setting and/or audience.This packet includes: notes for students, the rules of using formal language, and two practice worksheets with answer keys. You will also receive an editable copy in case you would like to make modifications. Students will practice recognizing informal and formal writing as well as how to rew
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7th - 10th
Personal Narrative Essay- Emphasis on the Writing Process- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Ignite your students' writing abilities with this personal narrative writing resource, thoughtfully aligned with educational standards to foster growth and proficiency in writing.With the convenience of a printable student workbook, this resource provides a guide that empowers each student on their journey towards crafting a compelling personal narrative essay. Within the workbook, students will navigate through a series of carefully designed activities and exercises, allowing them to develop es
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle School Personal Narrative Writing Bundle- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
High Interest Argumentative Writing Bundle (Digital & Print)
This bundle of argumentative writing lessons challenges students to think, write and reflect on key issues around social media and new technologies in their lives.Spread over 8 complete lessons, students are guided to:differentiate between fact and opinionsort real contemporary evidence complete a topic and concluding sentence workshoppractice embedding quotes in paragraphsproduce evidence-supported paragraphs.By the end of this learning sequence students will have practiced a variety of skills
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6th - 10th
Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric
Do you want to teach your students the format of a short biography? This no-prep biography research project guides students through the research and reporting on a significant figure of their choice! It will shepherd student learning from the selection and planning process to the creation of a polished essay using thoughtfully scaffolded and tested activities. Designed as a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist wit
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6th - 10th
Persuasive Writing 100 Visual Writing Prompts w/ EDITABLE Opinions / Positions
100 Visual writing prompts with editable prompts to inspire students in their persuasive / opinion writing. This resource is perfect for your English Language Arts lessons. The persuasive writing prompts are a helpful aid for students who are reluctant writers. The writing prompt is editable so you are able to adjust the phrase to suit the ability of your students and for differentiation during your writing centers. A VERY FLEXIBLE RESOURCEPowerpoint file:Editable PowerPoint, show slideshow
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3rd - 12th
Writing Curriculum, Narrative, Explanatory, Argumentative, Research BUNDLE
Set up your essay writing curriculum in a snap with these materials for narrative, explanatory, argumentative, and research writing. What is it? It's not only a bundle of my best-selling, classroom-tested units and resources for writing, but with this set of resources, you will have a full year's worth of materials for teaching writing in every mode from narrative, to argumentative, to explanatory, to research. Many items are new and have been designed just for this curriculum. Why do you nee
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8th - 11th
Personal Narrative Writing Bundle- 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade
Discover this engaging bundle for enhancing your students' personal narrative writing skills with this resource, carefully curated to cater to all your teaching needs.Inside this resource, you will find not one, but two personal narrative writing resources, each offering a unique approach to empower your students' storytelling abilities. With a perfect blend of print-and-go convenience and the flexibility of a digital format, you have the freedom to choose the delivery method that suits your cla
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6th - 8th
Literary Analysis Essay Bundle: Annotations, Essay Samples, Elaboration Practice
Strong literary essays begin with effective annotating! This bundle includes handouts, graphic organizers, color-coded student essay samples, elaboration practice, and more! From thesis statement to conclusion, this packet makes introducing the literary essay easy!This product includes 2 PDF files.Handouts for display and distribution on the following:âś… What is a Literary Essay?âś… Elements of a Literary Essayâś… The Elements of Fiction Overviewâś… What Makes a Good Thesis Statement?Graphic Organizers
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7th - 10th
Argumentative Essay Thesis Statement Writing Workshop Graphic Organizers Rubric
EVERYTHING you need to teach paperless argumentative essay writing for Google Classroom! This BUNDLE Includes:Full argumentative workshop: Step by step scaffolding for every element and paragraph: Hook, background info. for introductory paragraph, counter-argument, thesis statement, topic sentences, evidence, elaboration, and conclusion.Thesis statement workshop: In-depth study of thesis statement development with lots of interactive and drag and drop activities, as well as examples. Thesis sta
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7th - 10th
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7 Essay Alternatives BUNDLE - Independent/Group Novel Study Projects
This bundle includes 7 essay alternatives to using during and/or after reading. They are perfect for individual, group, and whole class novels, and can even work for short stories!In these projects, students use key essay skills to analyze the elements of story, including character, plot, conflict, theme, and setting. By highlighting important parts of the story, providing textual evidence, and arguing a point, students will be working on their essay skills with creative twists.Assign the projec
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6th - 8th
Argumentative Essay Writing Graphic Organizer & more: Google Slides and print
This resource is designed to help scaffold the argumentative or persuasive essay. Graphic organizers with writing checklists help students organize a five paragraph essay, with reminders to introduce a thesis statement, provide facts and examples, and introduce a counterclaim. Also included is a sample argumentative essay for students to analyze, with a reflection sheet to go with it. Finally, a peer editing response sheet and rubric are included. De-mystify the argumentative essay once and for
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6th - 9th
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Argumentative Writing Stations - Thesis Statements, Claims, & Essay Structure
This product is designed as a student-centered approach to learning the fundamentals of argumentative essay writing. Each station takes roughly 15-20min of class time. Students receive a skill workbook with six challenges - one for each station. After completing all six challenges in their workbook, students will feel more confident in their ability to identify and create thesis statements, claims, counterclaims, and rebuttals. Students will also learn the basics of argumentative essay structure
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6th - 8th
Narrative Poem Graphic Organizer Writing Template
Narrative Poem Graphic Organizer Worksheets :Includes 2 pages:* NP Graphic Organizer outline * Narrative Poem writing pagePrint these pages front/back for easy handouts! ************************************************************************************ Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take request
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2nd - 8th
Teaching 5 Paragraph Essay Writing to Middle & High School Student Workbook
5 paragraph essays are the foundations of academic writing in our middle and high school classrooms and students need to learn the formula. This resource covers everything you need to introduce the 5 paragraph essay to your students for the first time with a slideshow and a step-by-step student workbook.Included is:-Slideshow with guided fill in notes-Label the essay activity-Student workbook to write first essay step-by-step-3 different essay outlines-Argumentative Essay Topics List-Transitiona
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Fun & Creative Summer School ELA Bundle for Middle & High NO PREP!
Science Fiction Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics
Are you preparing to teach the elements of science fiction writing? This no-prep Science Fiction Writing Workshop is a comprehensive creative writing unit that will guide you and your students step-by-step through key science fiction concepts and the narrative writing process, facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the genre of science fiction.This 25-page and 17-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Science Fiction
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7th - 12th
ELA Home Learning Middle School BUNDLE — Full Reading & Writing Units, CCSS
This no-prep packet of Language Arts learning projects and activities will keep a homeschooled or home-bound middle schooler engaged for up to 6 months. Teachers or parents will find these activities easy to distribute and explain to home-bound students, and homeschool teacher-parents looking for ELA curriculum will find these resources easy to administer and assess.Included in this bundle are the following activities:Daily Travel Writing Prompts: Start each day by researching and exploring a ne
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5th - 8th
HIT PEEE POOP Argumentative Writing Bundle
Do you want your students to remember the parts of an essay FOREVER? This super goofy acronym is PERFECT for your middle grade and high school students to learn the steps of writing an argumentative essay! It may be gross, but students I had in 8th grade always email me as seniors in college to thank me for giving them this ridiculous acronym. It helps them structure even their college essays! Argumentative writing can be such a daunting task for students. This resource focuses on helping studen
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5th - 12th
5 Paragraph Essay 6-10: Prewrite, Draft, Edit, Samples, Rubric, Info CCSS
Help students achieve success in writing a five paragraph expository informational essay for any subject. Intro-body-conclusion format. What you get in this step-by-step packet:Choice of formal outline or graphic organizer for prewriting Models for the organizers that have been filled in as an example and a blank for students to fill in, using the modelHow to use the organizers to write a draft. Models feature both academic and informal topics. Three editing/assessment tools for self, peer, or
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6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Expository Writing BUNDLE for Any Subject
Growing Bundle of Research Papers and Research Projects for Middle School
This growing bundle includes two research paper packets, a source evaluation graphic organizer, and two fun research projects! More resources will be added to this bundle.Resources included are:Research Paper Project: Researching a U.S. President - This research project resource is a comprehensive packet designed for middle school students to conduct a research project on a U.S. president. It includes 22 pages of instructions, guided questions, research paper graphic organizers, and a checklist
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6th - 8th
Argument | Thesis Statement | Narrative | Informative FULL YEAR of Writing
FULL YEAR OF DISTANCE LEARNING FOR EVERY MAJOR WRITING TASKNARRATIVE, ARGUMENTATIVE, INFORMATIVE | EXPOSITORY, LITERARY ANALYSIS, TRANSITIONS, AND CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE WRITING WORKSHOP BUNDLE. This year long course is designed for independent learning. Each unit has been scaffolded to thoroughly to meet the needs of students working remotely. Print for writing packets or create yearly notebooks.Students find these workshops easy to follow and engaging, parents can easily understand them, and te
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7th - 10th
Writing Prompt Pack, Argumentative Essay on Obesity Taxation
In this easy-prep writing prompt pack, students will analyze texts that discuss a very personal hot-button issue that faces kids, teens, and adults: obesity and the government's role in preventing it. They will then write an essay where they take a stand on the issue after reading that set of articles. If your state requires students to synthesize from multiple sources for state testing, then this prompt meets that requirement.Suggestions for teaching:· You could use this as a cold writing task
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Writing Curriculum, Narrative, Explanatory, Argumentative, Research BUNDLE
Writing Prompt: The Importance of Respect | No Prep | ELA | 3 Paragraph Essay
Are you looking for a way to help your students practice their essay-writing skills and learn about the importance of respect? Look no further! Our Essay Writing Prompt: The Importance of Respect is the perfect resource for you.This prompt guides students through the process of writing a well-organized and thoughtful essay on the importance of respect. It is specifically designed for middle school students and follows a three-paragraph format, making it easy for them to understand and follow.Not
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6th - 8th
Expository Writing Unit Resources Lesson Plans Worksheets 7-12
This comprehensive unit bundle on Informative / Expository Writing is meticulously aligned with Common Core Standards. Designed for educators who are passionate about enhancing their students’ writing skills, this full bundle offers a wealth of resources to make teaching informative writing not only effective but also engaging, rewarding for both students and teachers. From detailed lesson plans to interactive evaluation tools, this bundle is your all-in-one solution for teaching informative and
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7th - 12th
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