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Elementary writing-expository scaffolded notes for Microsoft PowerPoint
How to Write a Paragraph: A Step by Step Guide to Paragraph Writing
Writing paragraphs has never been easier with this step by step color coding method! I use this to teach my students AND my own children paragraph writing and it has improved their writing tremendously!This strategy for writing paragraphs has transformed the way my students write their paragraphs, and in turn - their essays! The lesson teaches students how to use three different colors to add specific details to their body paragraphs. It is a step by step guide that does not overwhelm students.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
WRITING SKILLS LESSONS BUNDLE Informational Research Unit PPT Notes Practice
***BUNDLE & SAVE 25%!*** Help students gain informational writing skills with this no-prep, 321 page/slide, 12-unit Informational & Research Writing Skills Lessons Bundle. PowerPoints, Guided Notes, Guided Practice, Teacher Directions, CCSS-alignment, and Answer Keys are included for all skills, and most skills include additional practice, activities, and/or assessments. This TWELVE LESSON BUNDLE provide 10+ weeks of scaffolded lessons for your ELA classroom!The easy-to-follow Guided Not
Grades:
4th - 8th
FAKE NEWS OR CREDIBLE SOURCE Lesson Evaluate Reliable Online Research Skills
Introduce or review how to accurately research with this no-prep, 28-page/slide How to Avoid Fake News Identify, Use & Cite Reliable Sources Lesson. The easy-to-follow Guided Notes process will help students learn how to use the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of a website to identify if the information is accurate. Plagiarism and an overview of citing sources are also discussed. A PowerPoint, Guided Notes, an online research Practice Activity, and a link to online scavenger hunts for a
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Thesis statements made easy
Share this interactive Powerpoint with your students to build a clear understanding of thesis statements. This is a scaffolded lesson leading students from simple, basic statements to well-developed and complex sentences. Filled with fun examples, interactive questions, and active participation activities. Students will learn through movement, hands-on activities, and application exercises.
This lesson provides a solid introduction to expository writing and leads smoothly into the construct
Grades:
5th - 9th
Mars: Research & Note-taking PowerPoint
Combine the study of space with research and clear note-taking instruction, to teach your students step-by-step Essay Writing. Your students will love learning about our solar system. Included are the links for 6 NASA videos, as well as all updated missions. Note-taking paper and 2 foldables are included for projects.Here are some of my other Space lessons:SunMercury - Crater ExperimentVenusEarth - Mission To The Moon - Crater Experiment (Same one as the Mercury Project) - Moon Web-Quest
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
HOW TO RESEARCH Lesson Keywords Skim & Scan Effective Research Skills NO PREP
Introduce or review how to efficiently research using keywords with this no-prep, 24-page/slide How to Research Using Keywords and Skim and Scan Writing Mini-Lesson. The easy-to-follow Guided Notes process will help students develop two research skills to find the information they need: 1. what keywords to search, and 2. how to “skim and scan”. A PowerPoint, Guided Notes, Guided Practice, and a link to online scavenger hunt practice are included making this a scaffolded approach that uses the “I
Grades:
3rd - 8th
EDITABLE Digital Lesson - Literary Devices in Poetry
EDITABLE PowerPoint and Google Slides accessible of my Poetry Unit (Lesson 5). This lesson scaffolds students' understanding of literary devices (onomatopoeia, imagery, and symbolism) using "The Bells" by Edgar Allen Poe. This lesson breaks down the poem into four parts and teaches the literary devices used in that poem to convey meaning.This product includes:-EDITABLE PowerPoint of the lesson-PDF of the PowerPoint-Black & white PDF of the PowerPoint-Embedded fonts-EDITABLE Google Slide - Te
Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Scaffolded Digital Poetry Unit (GROWING BUNDLE)
Colorado National Parks Webquest
Colorado is home to some of our country's most precious natural resources and beautiful outdoor spaces. There's a reason it's called "Colorful Colorado!"This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Colorado's National Parks, Monuments, and Heritage Areas. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this r
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
Argumentative/Opinion Essay Highlighting Example
Teachers can go through the example essay with how to highlight and analyze the example essay. The example essay is a complete 5 paragraph argumentative essay. This resource goes hand in hand with my FREE Essay Organizer.
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Opinion/Argumentative Essay Beginners Bundle
California National Parks Webquest
California is home to some of our country's most precious natural resources and beautiful outdoor spaces. This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in California's National Parks, Monuments, Seashores, Historic Sites, and Heritage Areas. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was origina
Grades:
3rd - 9th
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Also included in: National Parks Projects
Thesis statements made easy - Cloze notes
Three pages of cloze notes to accompany my Powerpoint "Thesis statements made easy". These scaffoled notes provide the students with an opportunity to practice and apply their understanding of thesis statements. The notes lead students from a basic understanding of the concept to a more indepth comprehension of well-developed statements. This activity is a great introduction to expository writing and the traditional five paragraph essay.
Vanessa Freed
Grades:
5th - 9th
4-Square Writing for an Argument
This PowerPoint guides students through using a 4-Square planner for writing an argument. It is meant to help students look at information critically, decide which information to use, and then organize it in a meaningful way. When I used this with my class of 6th graders, we did this lesson over a few days and then they had to write the opposing view on the same topic.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Saturn: Note-taking & Research Project
Saturn is the "all-time student favorite" as far as planets go. You students will absolutely love learning about Saturn as they learn to research and take notes in preparation for writing an essay. Each year I participate in the "Scientist for a Day" 500 word essay contest put on by the Cassini Science Team at:
http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov/education/scientistforaday11thedition/
during the fall each year.
The contest is for 5th-12th graders and is a wonderful experience. I use this power point a
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Expository Writing - Prompts - Lesson 2 - Exceptional Expository
The more practice your students have with reading and understanding expository writing prompts, the less intimidated they will be on test day! This lesson provides an overview of everything your students will need to know about the language used in a formal expository writing prompt!Coming soon: the Exceptional Expository Bundle. Save 30% by purchasing all the lessons at one time. Check back to find out when the bundle goes LIVE.This resource includes:20-page PowerPoint slideshow ("Expository Wr
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Engaging Leads for Nonfiction Writing (PowerPoint)
This PowerPoint Presentation provides 7 engaging lead ideas for nonfiction writing, with accompanying examples. This clear and comprehensive direct instruction tool will help students craft their own leads when engaged in essay writing. The Nonfiction Leads explained here include: (1) Ask a Question, (2) Use a Quote, (3) Tell an Anecdote, (4) A "Face" for an Issue, (5) Hypothetical Scenario, (6) Fascinating Fact, and (7) Create an Image.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Neptune: Note-taking & Research
Neptune! The last of our Major planets. This Power Point is a great way to explore the galaxy and add to student note-taking and research skills. Note on how to do note-taking is included along with kid-friendly links to many amazing websites for student research.This product is part of the Neptune System BundleYou may be interested in my Neptune Reading RoomSee my other Space Lessons
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Grades:
1st - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Neptune System - Bundle
Complete Unit on Essay Writing PLUS Proofreading Unit
Do your students write rambling, repetitive, disorganized essays that have no structure or focus? Do they freeze up when asked to write an essay because they don't know where to start? Do they have no earthly idea how to proofread effectively?Do you want your students to learn to organize their ideas logically and support their claims with evidence? Then this unit is for you!This product contains EVERYTHING you need to teach your students how to write an organized essay, and it's structured as a
Grades:
5th - 10th
Uranus: Note-taking & Research Power Point
This Uranus PowerPoint will assist you in teaching note-taking, research, and Expository Writing. Direct your students in writing an essay about Uranus, and watch as they develop a love for science.
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
How to Avoid Using First and Second Person in Writing (Google Slides)
This is the GOOGLE SLIDES version of this presentation. This presentation is newly updated and seriously GREAT for teaching students to stop using first and second person in their writing. It goes through everything they'll need to do to make corrections. Simple and to the point with practice slides! REMOTE FRIENDLY. GOOGLE APPS. Can be printed out, as well!
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Editable: The Writing Process
This product is a carbon copy of my free lesson "The Writing Process."While the free version is in PDF format, this version is editable on Google Slides. Once on Google Slides, you will have the ability to tailor this lesson to your particular needs. The advantages of this editable version include, but are not limited to, the following:Add or subtract content depending on your class' ability and/or grade levelIncorporate current students' names into examples and questions to maintain attentionRe
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Grades:
1st - 4th
(FREE) Guided Practice for STAAR Expository Writing Prompt on Friendship
Guided practice for expository writingTeacher modelingWriting practiceSTAAR Writing test prep4th graders are expected to be able to form well organized essays pertaining to a specific topic. Patterned after the Writing Academy, this PowerPoint presentation will guide students through the brainstorming process and models of leads to begin their essay. There is a modeled essay that does not include a conclusion, but this can be added by the students when the practice their independent writing.
Grades:
4th - 7th
Thesis and Outline Notes
This comprehensive power point serves to introduce, review, and help manage student understanding of Outlining an Essay using a strong thesis statement.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
All About Expert Book
This is a scaffold to assist struggling students in writing an expert all about book independently.
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Grades:
K - 5th
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Parts of a 3rd Grade Paragraph
Third grade paragraphs should have an introduction, 3 supporting details and a conclusion. Students have a chance to identify each of these parts at the end of the slideshow.
Grades:
3rd
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