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10th grade writing-expository worksheets under $5
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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Character Analysis / Study and Characterization Activity
Help your students write a character study or character analysis with this ready to use resource. Works with any novel or short story! These worksheets are easy to differentiate for students of varying abilities and ages and lead students through the process of writing a paragraph or a full essay. A great way to dig deep into a character in a novel or short story. Uses the STEAL acronym to teach students about indirect characterization (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on other, Actions, Looks).FOR
Grades:
8th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Story Bundle - Activities for ANY Short Story
WRITING LESSON: Writing an Article Based on a Fairy Tale
Students need to learn the mechanics of writing articles, for both writing and informative text reading purposes. This lesson aims to teach this skill with a fun spin of writing articles based on childhood fairy tales.
This lesson will work well as part of a larger writing unit, or when studying writing. However, it would also be perfect as a one-off substitute lesson!
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: 15 Writing Lessons BUNDLE
Real World Rhetoric #5, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short essay on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools, and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.The essay in Real World Rhetoric #5 attempts to convince readers that students aren't motivated by cash rewards; they actually crave a surprisingly different prize.This 5-page download includes:• A full-text copy of a public domain
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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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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Persuasive Argumentative Rhetoric Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos
Teach real-world examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. Students analyze these rhetorical devices and then practice applying them by responding to a creative writing prompt. Perfect introduction to persuasive writing, propaganda, and media literacy.This resource includes:print and digital versionsintroduction to argumentreview of fact & opiniondefinition of termsfinding examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in advertisinganalysis of how writers use ethos, pathos, and logoscreative writing pro
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6th - 10th
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New Year 2023 | Close Reading and Poetry Analysis | Print and Google Slides
Redesigned to make your life easier! Now with Google SlidesTM! Use this activity for a new calendar year or a new school year. Ideal for Back to School or welcoming the new year. The poem “Burning the Old Year” hooks students by first asking them to think of their own lives—and what they would burn from the past year if they could—before they begin closely reading the poem stanza-by-stanza and analyzing it as they annotate. Hits Common Core standards and engages students at the same time. Great
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8th - 11th
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Finding the Main Idea: GIST Summarizing for 6-10 Graders
Summarizing is such a difficult skill for students.
This is a 2-week mini-unit on summarizing and finding the main idea (called finding the GIST) with expository text. I have used this in my classroom for the past 5 years, and students find this worksheet exceedingly helpful in scaffolding their acquisition of this difficult skill. The best part about this unit plan is that you get to choose your own texts, individualized for your own students' interests and reading levels. I suggest using news
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Reading Bundle - Middle School Grades 6 - 8
BLACKFISH - Print and Go Worksheets for Analysis of the SeaWorld Documentary
This two-page worksheet is a comprehensive way to ensure that students are watching the Blackfish documentary with purpose. The documentary explores SeaWorld's treatment of killer whales and interviews past and present employees and orca trainers.
This information can then be used for informative or persuasive writing outcomes - I like to create a trial scene where Tilikum is given a voice.
Entirely print and go - no preparation needed!
These worksheets are also available as part of my DOCUME
Grades:
6th - 12th
In-Text Citation Practice - Citation Machines
This resource will assist your students in practicing MLA in-text citations. This will also help them integrate and explain quotes using the I.C.E. method. **Teachers - you will need to choose articles for your students to read based on the worksheet's activity. However, the topic is common. I left this open, so teachers can choose which grade level to use this for.**
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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High School Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages and questions, plus writing
This Christmas Informational Text lesson for high school students includes an engaging 3 page text passage: "Anti-Claus? Confessions of a Santa Dissenter" A one page handout that can be printed or projected includes: --discussion starters/free write prompts about students' background and opinions on the cultural impact of Santa or "The Santa Myth." --reading and vocabulary questions that lead students to identify the author's claim and reasoning for his stance on Christmas. A fully printable wri
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9th - 12th
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Thesis Statements: Writing a Great Thesis
Thesis statements: Writing a thesis statement can seem like an overwhelming task for many students. This packet includes informational handouts with ideas, explanations and worksheets to make the process easy. A complementary power point is included with ideas and tips for writing a great thesis statement. Contains a 32***-slide power point and 8-page handout/worksheet packet.Updated June 2019This product is part of a money-saving bundle:Essay Writing Mega BundleYou might also like:Writing a Sum
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Essay Writing Mega Bundle
Paraphrasing and Summarizing Practice | Avoiding Plagiarism | PDF
Your upper middle and high school students will learn and practice an effective strategy for paraphrasing and summarizing nonfiction text.Engaging PDF Anchor Charts help your students recognize plagiarism and understand the difference between a paraphrase and a summary. Students also learn the basics of when and why we cite sources.This product includes the following:Teacher Resources✅ How to Use This Product✅ Sample 3-Day Lesson PlanAnchor Charts✅ What is Plagiarism?✅ How to Avoid Plagiarism✅ T
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Writing a Research Paper | MLA Format| Paraphrasing Bundle | Printable
Thesis Statement Mini-lesson - Argumentative Essay
These worksheets will help students understand the formula to creating a strong thesis statement for an argumentative essay. The directions are clear and simple to understand; just print and go!Here is what is included:★Worksheets (3 pages)★Answer Key Thank you so much for stopping by my store. I hope you are enjoying my products. I appreciate you providing feedback and you even earn free TPT credits every time you do!Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded.If you have a
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6th - 12th
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Expository essay test- hook, thesis statement, body paragraphs, conclusion
This test prompts students to identify the important elements of an expository essay. I use it with my students during an expository essay writing unit to make sure they understand what each element looks like in a mentor text.
It covers the following concept
-Hook/attention grabber
-thesis statement
-claim/supporting reasons
-body paragraphs
-topic sentence
-supporting details (facts, personal story, quotation)
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4th - 10th
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Writing Editing & Revising Rough Draft to Final Draft Checklist
Writing Editing & Revising Rough Draft to Final Draft ChecklistThis Writing Editing & Revising Rough Draft to Final Draft Checklist is the perfect writing checklist for ANY grade! Students check for capitalization, punctuation, correct spelling, and more! This checklist also requires students to...Read their essay out loud to make sure it makes sense ✓Take out any words or phrases that don't sound right ✓Replace boring adjectives with more exciting ones ✓Check for subject-verb agreement
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Grades:
K - 12th
How to Write a Thesis Statement Exercise | Printable | Digital | Easel
Thesis statement writing is easy once you know how. One of the most difficult aspects of writing essays about literature is getting started. So often, students will just sit and stare at their blank sheets of paper because they do not know how to begin. This resource will help students develop a thesis statement and is perfect for distance learning.If given enough practice writing thesis statements, students will be confident about how to begin their essays and will have a head start on organizi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Compare and Contrast Space Shuttles & Rockets - ACCESS Style Writing Practice
I created this writing sample practice for my third, fourth, and fifth grade ELL students. I tried to do it in the style of the WIDA ACCESS writing portion so that they would become more familiar with the style and expectations. For this prompt, students compare and contrast rockets and space shuttles.
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3rd - 12th
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WRITING LESSON: Writing a Compare/Contrast Essay
Expository essay writing is a key component of most ELA curricula, and the compare-and-contrast essay is one with which students need to be familiar. This lesson aims to help them comprehend the planning which goes into such a compare-and-contrast essay.
This lesson will work well as part of a larger writing unit, or when studying writing. However, it would also be perfect as a one-off substitute lesson!
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: 15 Writing Lessons BUNDLE
Plagiarism Cases of Famous People
15 famous plagiarism cases and students get to "be the judge"! Fact based handouts with real life cases and research component to build critical thinking, plagiarism, and research skills. includes:
15 Famous People:
MLK, Jr.
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
Ray Parker
Michael Bolton
John Fogerty
George Harrison
T.S. Eliot
Melania Trump
Vanilla Ice
J.K. Rowling
Robin Thicke
Jane Goodall
Johnny Cash
Helen Keller
Handouts include:
15 black and white famous people images (optional: color these)
Backgrounds
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Writing Process - The Stages of Writing - Essay Writing Introduction Lesson
Teaching how to Identify and use The Writing Process - The Stages of Writing has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of each step of the process and its role in writing. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links provided. The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Real World Rhetoric #6, Argument Analysis of Modern Essay, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With these real-world rhetorical analysis materials, students will examine a short essay on a high-interest topic, identify specific rhetorical tools, and determine whether the writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.The essay in Real World Rhetoric #6 attempts to convince readers that intestinal worms are better than medicine or surgery for a variety of ailments.This 5-page download includes:• A full-text copy of a public domain argument essay•
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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MLA Format Practice: Works Cited Entries | MLA 9th Edition | PDF
Teaching MLA Format and Works Cited entries can be daunting for even the most dedicated teachers! These practice activities help students learn the elements of Works Cited entries before you embark on a research paper.Students will practice finding information on three types of sources:1. Website2. Online Encyclopedia (Britannica)3. Primary SourceConvenient reference tools save you time and help your students take ownership of their own writing:✅ Quick-Reference Guide to MLA Format and Formal Wr
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Writing a Research Paper | MLA Format| Paraphrasing Bundle | Printable
5 Sentence Paragraph Graphic Organizer (how to write a paragraph)
5 (five) Sentence Paragraph Graphic Organizer / Teach your student how to write awesome paragraphs!
In the state of Texas students are tested on composition in 4th grade. As a former 4th grade teacher it would had been awesome if my students came to me with knowledge of how to construct a nice paragraph. I currently teach 2nd grade and I have used this graphic organizer with them and it worked like a charm. I would say this graphic organizer can be used in grades ranging from 2nd grade all th
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
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