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Elementary writing-expository worksheets for Microsoft Word
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ( Alice in Wonderland ) Novel Study
Here is a set of 33 worksheets with high level, short answer, comprehension questions for the book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (also known as Alice in Wonderland) by Lewis Carroll. Many questions relate to the logically fallacious reasoning Carroll uses for entertainment and instruction within the book. These questions ask the students to figure out where the reasoning is flawed. Each chapter has a worksheet of 5 to 7 questions. In addition, there are a set of worksheets offering a side by
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5th - 8th
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Introduction to Writing Hook Sentences
My third graders are learning how to make our writing more exciting this week, so I made this as an introduction. The first page is for them to do with me as a class and glue into their Writer's Notebooks. The next pages are for them to practice on their own. I wanted to focus on three types of hooks: asking a question, stating a fact, and painting a picture. There are many other types, but in the interest of not overwhelming them, I chose these three types. Enjoy!
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2nd - 5th
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Making A Claim & Using Textual Evidence Worksheet!
This worksheet allows students to read informational text, make a claim based on what they read, and then identify textual evidence that could be used to support their claim. There are three different readings in total.
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5th - 8th
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STEP BY STEP Instructions-How to create a BIBLIOGRAPHY or CITATION for a WEBSITE
Less headaches when teaching the BIBLIOGRAPHY--is it really true? Yes! Creating a bibliography or Works Cited page has become a lot easier, thanks to these STEP-BY-STEP instructions and the website entitled, www.easybib.com.
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Handout (front and back) with TEN EASY STEPS to citing a website
A Guide for your Students with specific instructions
A Guide for Students without internet access
Up-To-Date Instructions using MLA Style
Screenshot of a website with instructions for Visual Lear
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5th - 12th
Through the Looking-Glass, and what Alice Found There Comprehension Questions
Here is a set of worksheets with high level, short answer (sentence and paragraph) comprehension questions for the book Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll. Each chapter has a worksheet of 5 to 6 questions. Also included is a double-sided character information worksheet which can be filled in for each major character in the book. Finally, there is an essay prompt worksheet which can be used a final writing assignment upon completion of the book. An answer key is
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5th - 8th
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MLA Citation Stations
This activity challenges students to use the MLA citation "formulas" to cite a book, magazine, encyclopedia, newspaper, and website that they can find around your classroom. The "formulas" are on the page, but students must use their high level thinking skills to cite the resource correctly! This is great practice before students do the real thing in a research paper. This was originally used in middle grades English language arts. It is a Word Document, so feel free to edit it!
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5th - 8th
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Practice paraphrasing using examples taking notes for research worksheet
Do your students need help taking notes for research? This document teaches students how to paraphrase; it provides sentences from text that students must write in their own words. It includes an example and helpful hints as well.
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4th - 6th
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Informational / Explanatory Writing Outline with Student Sample - Common Core
Students and teachers can use this 3-page document to understand the components of informational / explanatory writing. After students read a text, they may use the outline on page 1 to plan out their multi-paragraph essay. Teachers may also choose to share the student sample outline on page 2 and the student sample essay on page 3 to guide students in their writing using a strong thesis statement, sound reasoning with evidence and statistics from the text, and a well-summarized conclusion. Ha
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5th - 9th
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Informative Essay: The Playful Pink Dolphin
TRIED AND TRUE in my classroom- Students love learning about the pink dolphin, and writing at the same time! This is an excellent example for showing the structure of informative writing- laid out for the student to be able to easily identify each part of the essay (introduction, topic sentence, new ideas, details, conclusion) Students will color code and pick out the various crucial parts to the essay and label them. Also includes prompt that has students analyzing the writing piece. (Informat
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4th - 7th
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Persuasive Essay Outline - Worksheet
This one-page "Persuasive Essay Outline" is for students to brainstorm and organize their ideas before writing their essay. This outline includes sections for: Topic, Introduction (attention-grabber, position statement, brief reasons), Body (reasons & details and concerns & counterarguments), and Conclusion (restate position, sum up reasons, and call to action). This is a great help to students as it guides them in their writing and ensures they do not leave out necessary components.
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5th - 9th
Compare and Contrast Two Articles Template
This template will help struggling students who need a fill-in type of plan to write their essay. This template is specific to comparing and contrasting two texts or articles.
Alligned with TN Ready
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4th - 9th
Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold Reading Guide and Paper
Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold Reading Guide and PaperThis lesson plan covers the Jean Fritz book Traitor: The Case of Benedict Arnold. The reading guide has 56 questions and also includes a writing activity where the student makes a judgment about Benedict Arnold. An answer sheet is included for the teacher.This lesson plan is included in my American Revolution Webquests and Lesson Plan CollectionIndividual American Revolution Lesson Plans:WebquestsAmerican Revolution WebquestAmerican Re
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4th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Benedict Arnold American Revolution Bundle
Find the Transition Words Worksheet
This is a simple way to teach and reinforce the use of transition words. Students can work independently or with partners to find and highlight the transition words in a short paragraph. Then they must choose 5 from the paragraph to use in their own paragraph. Finally, students will explain how the use of transition words improve writing. This worksheet provides a formative and summative assessment of understanding.
I have made many Common Core and cooperative learning games that you can se
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3rd - 5th
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Bibliography Guide- Practice Sheet
This is a worksheet to help students practice writing bibliographies.
The purchaser of one copy of this Bibliography Guide is permitted to reproduce it as needed for students in the purchaser's classroom only. Any other distribution or use is prohibited and protected by copyright. © The Spunky Teaching Monkey (2015). All Rights Reserved
Bibliography Guide by The Spunky Teaching Monkey is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Thank you for your
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5th - 12th
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Identify The Thesis Statement - Worksheet Two
This practice sheets asks students to identify the thesis statement in introductory paragraphs, then predict the essay prompt and subjects of the body paragraphs. This exercise is a great check for in depth understanding of a thesis statement and it's role in essay organization.
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Thesis Statement Worksheet Bundle
Color Coded Paragraph Planner and Organizer
This paragraph organizer helps students organize their thoughts into green, yellow, and red, much like the "Step Up To Writing" program. I give students these in the beginning of the year for more support, then have them highlight these parts with green, yellow, and pink as the year goes on.
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3rd - 10th
Writing Hooks
Students may use this to develop a great opening hook/lead for their writing. They will practice writing four different hooks/leads for their writing in order to determine which one fits best with their story or essay: question lead, talking lead, snapshot lead, and flashback lead.
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3rd - 6th
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Chair For My Mother Worksheet
This is a worksheet to go along with the book, "Chair for my Mother," by Vera B. Williams. Makes great activity sheet or bulletin board! Can be edited! If you like this resource, please rate it and leave a review! Thanks!
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1st - 4th
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What Makes A Good Introduction? A Grading Activity For Students
This product includes three introductory paragraphs for students to grade according to a very simple rubric included with each page. The paragraphs they are grading sound like student work, and can lead to discussions and extension activities (like rewriting or revisions).Your students are also asked to predict the prompt, to help them determine how a thesis responds to a prompt, and for you to assess their understanding of an essay's organization.This is an excellent assignment to follow my the
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4th - 8th
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4th Grade Expository Writing Rubric
This product is an expository writing rubric. It would be good for grades 2nd-5th. It's simple and to the point. Students can understand what the teacher is looking for.
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2nd - 5th
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Research Paper Template/Graphic Organizer
This has been a very helpful organizer that I use every year with my students for any research paper that we write (Including Science Fair Reviews of Literature) in class and outside of class.
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3rd - 12th
Article of the Week -"Refugee Transitions” - NYS Engage NY
Based on Kelly Gallagher's Article of the Week concept, my reading articles are typically non-fiction and modeled on Vale Middle School's format. The articles have been chosen by me and all questions have been developed by me. If you would like to see what Vale Middle School does, check out http://vms.vale.k12.or.us/articles-week
This informational text Article of the Week comes from a NYS Common Core Module INSIDE OUT & BACK AGAIN by Thanhha Lai. It is a recommended text to use with the
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5th - 8th
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Expository Article - Brown V. Board avid
Using the Brown V. Board article, teach students how to respond to articles using sentence stems (perfect for LEP and SPED students, as well as struggling readers).
This lesson offers scaffolding for struggling students, but can easily be adapted to increase rigor. The worksheet also utilizes AVID strategies (3-2-1 Nonfiction)
Request the ppt in the comments section!
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4th - 12th
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Step Up to Writing 3 Paragraph Checklist (Expository or Persuasive)
Use this graphic organizer checklist to help students brainstorm and/or to make sure they have included all parts of their Step Up to Writing Expository or Persuasive three paragraph essays.
Print and cut in half (2/pg)
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3rd - 5th
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