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Elementary writing-essays worksheets under $5
Compare & Contrast Essay - Compare & Contrast Writing - Template / Organizer
This compare and contrast essay writing resource provides scaffolding so even your struggling students can successfully write a short paper comparing and contrasting a topic of their choice. Differentiated rough drafts and a teacher model make teaching this skill easy! Most of this resource is geared towards helping your students walk through the entire writing process as they write a compare and contrast essay; however, there are a few activities for additional practice included to help your
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2nd - 5th
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Movie Vs. Book Activities - No Prep Comparing Books and Movies Worksheets
Watching a movie doesn't have to be wasted time - these no prep activities will help your students think more critically when comparing and contrasting a book with its movie counterpart - as well as write an essay! Use these worksheets over and over again with ANY book that has a movie version. This is a great ending activity after completing a novel study. The following is included in this compare and contrast books and movie resource: 2 printables with questions for students to answer afte
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2nd - 5th
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Transition Words and Phrases
**UPDATE**
After using this for a couple years, I've added two new pages.
This now includes:
1. The original Transition Words and Phrases page detailed below.
2. Transitions for Primary Essay Paragraphs
(This page is what I use on a more day to day basis when teaching writing and appropriate transitions for different places in primary level essays. This page also includes Transitions to Text Evidence and Evidence Elaboration)
3. Ways to Hook Your Reader
This is a compilation of Transition W
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Primary Writing Checklists
Are you looking for a fun way for your students to self assess? These are very simple checklists that will help your young writers to ensure they have covered everything they need while editing. These are great visuals for students to use while editing their writing and can also be used for peer editing! The best part is that they help students to gain independence while working through the writing process. There are two different sizes depending on how you would like to use them. Learn more abo
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K - 3rd
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Persuasive Writing- Teaching Thesis Statements with Movie Trailers!
In persuasive writing, many students have trouble writing a clear thesis statement on what their essay is truly about. In the lesson Teaching Thesis Statements with Movie Trailers, students get to break down what is actually involved in a thesis statement and what happens when the statement is vague- as teachers we feel that we get misled often!
Movie trailers are a good tool to use in teaching thesis statements because it is relatable to almost every student- they have to admit they would feel
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How to write a good introduction paragraph 4th & 5th grade, hook your reader
Writing a good introduction paragraph is sometimes the hardest part. Teach 3rd, 4th & 5th graders how to write a good introduction paragraph to hook your reader with this low-prep resource. Writing a strong introduction paragraph makes your reader want to continue to read your paper. Teach your students how to do this. INCLUDED INSIDE:✿ Explanation of what a hook is✿ 8 different introduction styles✿ Examples of each style✿ Printable booklet for students to practiceThis packet is great for ex
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4th - 6th
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Wonder Movie Guide | Film Questions | Worksheet | (PG - 2017)
This Wonder Movie Guide challenges students to get in touch with their empathetic and sympathetic nature by analyzing the stories within this incredible film. This resource will help students implement the real life lessons that Wonder has to offer. Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask your students t
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: DIFFERENTIATED Wonder Movie Guide Bundle | SAVE 25%
Transition Words and Phrases Chart and Practice Worksheet with Examples Writing
This products gives students practice with transition words and phrases. I have included an anchor chart of several examples of transition words by category. An argumentative essay example has students highlight transitions. In addition, two practice paragraphs have students plug in transition words using the chart. INCLUDES:*Chart with several examples by category *Argumentative Essay Example for students to highlight transitions*Two practice paragraphs to plug in transition words*Color and BW
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5th - 7th
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Narrative Writing Transitions & Linking Words for Beginning Middle and End
This reference page includes a list of transition words that are most commonly used in Narrative Writing pieces. The list is categorized by beginning, middle, and end words. Students can glue this into a writing journal for a reference or it can be included in a narrative writing packet. Don’t forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits for future purchases! Every 20 credits is worth $1! Please take a moment to give a 5 star rating and comment. If you have any issues with your purchase, please
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Personal Narrative Writing Unit Packet BUNDLE Upper Elementary
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
Argumentative Essay Writing Sample Analysis Worksheet Activity Middle School
Teaching writing can always be challenging! I have found that showing my students an example is very helpful for them to see all the necessary parts. In this product, students will read an example argumentative essay on cell phones in school. Students color-code the essay based on the different parts on an effective argumentative essay and answer questions for analysis I've also included a handout explaining the necessary parts of each paragraph. This is such a powerful tool for students to
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5th - 7th
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Peer Editing Checklist Review and Feedback Sheets for Multiple Writing Genres
Make peer editing and review focused and effective for your students with these feedback sheets. Rather than using checklists that often result in shallow, vague suggestions, teach the elements of writing with focused tasks that challenge your students to find evidence from the paper.Students will provide better peer reviews, understand the writing requirements as they analyze a peer’s paper, and be able to analyze their own writing more effectively. Each editable task sheet focuses on a speci
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5th - 9th, Adult Education
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Opinion Writing Template - Scaffolded Essay, Paragraph Frames
This opinion writing resource provides scaffolding so even your struggling students can successfully write a short essay explaining an opinion and providing reasons and examples on a topic of their choice. Differentiated rough drafts and a teacher model make teaching this skill easy! Most of this resource is geared towards helping your students walk through the entire writing process as they write a 4 paragraph opinion essay; however, there are a few activities for additional practice included
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Scaffolded Writing Templates Bundle - Templates, Paragraph Frames, More
Opinion Writing Transitions & Linking Words
What's Included:This worksheet includes a list of transition words that are most commonly used in Opinion Writing pieces. The list is categorized by opinion sentence starters, transitions when providing reasons, transitions when providing examples, and conclusion transitions. Students can glue this into a writing journal for a reference or it can be included in an opinion writing packet. If you purchase this product, please leave feedback....even if it's just two words...thank you. I would reall
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Opinion Writing Unit Packet BUNDLE
Argumentative Essay Organizer: Claim, Reasons, Evidence (Includes Fillable PDF)
You've found the perfect graphic organizer—complete with a fillable PDF option—to help students visually and clearly connect the integral elements of any persuasive, argumentative, and informative essay: from the claim, reasons, evidence, and conclusion, students can better organize and map out their thinking while understanding the general essay structure. There is space for three reasons and subsequent evidences in support of these reasons. Language frames between the connections (e.g., becaus
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4th - 12th
Movie Guide made for Inside Out | EQ | Social Learning (PG - 2015)
This Inside Out Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (PG - 2015) is a must have if you are showing this movie in class. Challenge your students to think about how their emotions affect their behavior. Discover the hidden gems and important life lessons in this film!Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 13 high-level, short answer reflection and essay questions that will do more than just ask
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: DIFFERENTIATED Movie Guide Bundle made for Inside Out | SAVE OVER 25%
Editable Primary Writing Checklists
These are very simple editable checklists that will help your young writers ensure they have covered everything they need while editing. These are great for students to use while editing their writing and can also be used for peer editing! These help students to gain independence while working through the writing process. There are two different sizes depending on how you would like to use them. There are a variety of different options for editing. They are easy to edit using PowerPoint! Take a
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K - 3rd
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Narrativa personal - Personal Narrative Writing in Spanish
Enseña a tus estudiantes cómo se hace una narrativa personal. Este recurso tiene la explicación y ofrece un ejemplo de lo que es contar una experiencia personal.Se incluye una versión digital para usarse en plataformas de educación a distancia.Incluye:Guía sugerida o pacingPresentación en PowerPoint (Incluye versión en PPT con texto editable).Ejemplo de una narrativa con recomendaciones enfatizando detalles y descripciones.Tres mini anchor chart o mini carteles para que peguen en la libreta y l
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4th - 6th
Back to School Activities - First Day Jitters Book Companion
This Back to School writing pack is the perfect companion to the book First Day Jitters - by Julie Danneberg and is full of activities perfect for the first week back to school. The activities included are designed to encourage your students to discuss how they are feeling about starting a new school year. A gorgeous craft activity is include that will make a beautiful classroom display! The writing and drawing activities included are perfect to use as a benchmark assessment at the beginning an
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Back to School BUNDLE
Informational Writing Graphic Organizer | Informative Writing Graphic Organizer
Informational Writing Graphic Organizer | Informative Writing Graphic OrganizerThis Informational Writing Graphic Organizer pack is everything you need for your Informational Writing unit. The generic informational graphic organizer can be adapted to any informational writing topic for any grade. Also, the editing and revising checklist can be used for any type of writing -- informational writing, opinion writing, narrative writing, and more. Last, but not least, the informational writing final
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: 2nd Grade Opinion, Informative and Narrative Writing Graphic Organizers
It's the Best Part of Me | Step by Step Paragraph Packet | Opinion Writing
Have your students write about what they love most about themselves with our It's the Best Part of Me Paragraph Packet. This resource will guide students through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed opinion paragraph about their best parts!This Paragraph Packet pairs perfectly with the book, The Best Part of Me, written by Wendy Ewald in which school-aged children write short poems and stories about what they consider to be “the best part of them.” After reading the b
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1st - 3rd
Essay/Writing Hooks/Introductions and Conclusions/Endings
The worksheet walks students through are nine types of hooks and nine types of conclusions for an essay. The hook and conclusion options also work for fictional/narrative writing. The worksheet is boxed into nine different options and it defines and give examples of each.
I have students try out 2-3 different hooks and conclusions in our revision step, and then they pick their favorite. It also helps those students who are stuck or who use the same approach time and time again.
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4th - 12th
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Lined Writing Paper with Full page of Dotted Lines (Portrait)
This lined paper is great for writing activities that do not need an illustration (picture) box. The lined paper has dotted lines to help with handwriting. One side of the paper has space for a name and the other side is just lines. This paper is geared to students in lower elementary school.Check out my other Writing Paper Resources:Writing Paper with Illustration BoxIf you like this product, please make sure to rate it and earn TpT credits!I love seeing my products in action! Follow me on Inst
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Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: Lined Writing Paper Blank Templates Bundle | Grades K - 3 Writing
Expository Essay Outline: 5 Paragraph Essay
Includes:
-Color Coded outline to help students formulate a 5 paragraph expository essay.
-What is an expository essay? Handout/graphic organizer
-Expository Essay tips
Introduction, 3 Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
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2nd - 8th
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