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Free 8th grade writing-expository resources for Microsoft Word
Simple Sentences and Sentence Fluency
The is the first in a series of explanation worksheets on sentence fluency and sentence construction. It introduces six techniques showing students how to write more advanced simple sentence openings. It begins by stating which words should be avoided when opening simple sentences; then, it models six techniques for creating more engaging and advancved simple sentence openings (e.g. use of adverbs, participle phrases and infinitives). The recommended use is as a drafting sheet after students ha
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
For my Future Self -Time Capsule Activity - 1st Week of School - Free & Editable
Give this activity to your students to complete the first week of school.Return it to them the last week of school.They love to see how they have progressed throughout the year!This is a free and editable download. Enjoy!
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6th - 12th
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Blank 4 Square (Writing)
A blank template for 4 square planning (writing).
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K - 12th
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"How to Write a Paragraph" Cheat Sheet
Outlines the parts of a paragraph (topic sentence, body paragraph, and summary/conclusion sentence)
Includes questions to prompt students to independently develop a strong paragraph
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Four Square Writing Graphic Organizer
I have used this with my class to organize their thoughts before starting an opinion writing piece.
Graphic Organizer
Template
Outline
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3rd - 12th
Notes for Writing a Compare and Contrast Essay
This is a set of notes that provides outlines and sample paragraphs for student to form compare and contrast essays. The notes are structured so that students add the components to put the "puzzle" together. The sections included show how to create an introduction, similarities paragraph, differences paragraphs, and a conclusion. Students will be able to identify each part of a paragraph after the exercise. The notes can be adapted for middle school and high school writing.
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6th - 12th
Essay/Narrative/Story Mind Map and Outline Prewriting Activity
A graphic organizer to help students brainstorm, pre-write, outline, organize, and create their ideas prior to writing. Suitable for any grade, ideal for 4-12 grade. Editable MS Word document. This lesson is student-centered, meaning:--it allows you to become a facilitator!--happier teachers!--happier students!--happier administrators!Connect with us:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/shiningscholareducationTwitter:https://twitter.com/ShiningScholarInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shining_schol
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Biography rubric for 5th grade
Rubric for grading student written biographies
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4th - 8th
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Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition Student Brochure
Mix it up with your student's output in the classroom by having them design a brochure about WED! This file is editable so you can change fonts, placement of illustration boxes, and even the title. It is interactive notebook ready!
TEKS: 3.7A, 4.7B, 5.7B, 7.8B
NGSS: ESS2.A
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4th - 8th
Step Up To Writing 3 Paragraph Expository Graphic Organizer
Studetns can use this Graphic Organizer to make sure they are including all the components of a good three paragraph expository essay
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Paragraph Writing: Sandwich Organizer Model
This is a graphic that students can use that compares writing a paragraph to a hamburger. Students keep this in their binders all year long to remember the different parts of a paragraph. It is a great reference for them!
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3rd - 8th
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Research Paper Organizer: Help Get Started with Research & Developing a Thesis
I always have students that get overwhelmed with where to begin when assigned a research paper. I came up with this method a few years ago and it works well. I have the students fill-out this sheet to give them ideas to help them research properly. They write down what they know, key terms, and more! It really helps them get started and helps you address questions they are having in a more direct way.Great for expository writing and argumentative essays.Follow Learning the Social Sciences on
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Expository Writing, Thesis Statements, & Researching PowerPoint Bundle
Writer's Notebook Journal Rubric (FREE)
This is a writer's notebook rubric adapted from a rubric as suggested in the book, Notebook Know-How: Strategies for the Writer's Notebook by Aimee Buckner.
It is a two page document with one page for the rubric and one page of credits/information.
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3rd - 12th
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Current Events Project
This is a project for middle school and high school students. Students explore credible websites and research current events that interest them. Students will write summaries about what they have read and can share them with the class. This is a great way to start a dialogue about current events in local, state, federal, and global politics, economics, and social issues.
Students are challenged to write in expository and persuasive formats. This allows students to dig deeper into the materia
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6th - 12th
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Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer
There is no better way to get to know your students at the beginning of the year other than a personal narrative. This graphic organizer helps students organize their thoughts, while allowing space to add sensory details or dialogue.
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6th - 8th
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Cloud and Sun Writing Template
This file includes a cloud writing template and a sun writing template.
The cloud writing template was used for weather forecasting, where the students wrote their weather forecast and then drew a picture of their forecast. The template was also used for a thank you letter (adjusted to include a dear____ and sincerely, _____).
The sun writing template was used for a cinquain poem on summer. It can be adjusted for other poetry writing.
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K - 8th
Newspaper template - Back Page
Amazing newspaper templates have the look and sections of a real newspaper page. Pre-formatted, including auto-fill which allows paste or typed text to flow automatically into columns! Replace all words and photos with your own using only Microsoft Word. Easy-to-use and perfect to differentiate for student-centered projects. Creative method for delivering information - our middle schoolers have created newspapers on Roaring 20s, math concepts turned into fictional stories (people LOVED these),
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5th - 12th
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Supersize Me as Literary and Informational Nonfiction
Students will love this lesson !! Teaching nonfiction and struggling to capture your students’ interest? This uses the much-loved documentary, Supersize Me, as the vehicle to teach the pros and cons of the fast food technology, as well as the link between literary and informational nonfiction. Supersize Me is a wonderful combination of both story and facts. It reaches the balance students need to provide important information that will impact their health today and in the future, as well as
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6th - 12th
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Informative Essay Graphic Organizer
This model is a visual representation of what is included in a 5 paragraph essay.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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End of The Year Brochure
If you are looking for a project to keep your students busy at the end of the year, look no further. Many teachers have their students write letters to their future students. You can now take this to the next level. Why not have your students create a brochure describing what your class or grade level will be like.
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3rd - 12th
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Compare and Contrast Writing Worksheets
This three page worksheet packeet leads a student through the process of comparison and contrast writing. The first page focuses on comparing two television shows by creating a chart to identify qualities to compare followed by the step-by-step process of writing a comparison paragraph. The third page is the same process of chart building leading into paragraph writing with a contrast format. In this page of the packet students contrast two family members. Instead of including a worksheet fil
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6th - 12th
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Rubric for One Paragraph Explanatory Writing Assignment
This is a simple rubric that I use for simple explanatory writing assignments that are one paragraph in length. We have to do a lot of these in my school in order to prepare our students for the PARCC test, and they roughly follow the premise of a system like RACE (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain) or CER (Claim, Evidence, Reason). I've also shrunk and duplicated the rubric on the page, because our administrators want us to attach rubrics to each assignment before filing them in student folders or
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6th - 12th
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Expository Writing Outline Sheet
This is an outline for students to use when writing an expository essay. It helps them see all of the steps they should take when forming their argument and then providing evidence while also analyzing the evidence.The link to Google Version is on the last page.Perfect for distance learning.Follow Learning the Social Sciences on TpTwww.learningthesocialsciences.comFollow on PinterestFollow on FacebookFollow on InstagramFollow on YouTube
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Expository Writing, Thesis Statements, & Researching PowerPoint Bundle
Stoplight Paragraph Organizer
This is a handy and user-friendly graphic organizer that I use when teaching paragraph structure. The "Stoplight" organizer is an ideal companion to my "Stoplight" 5-Paragraph Essay Organizer for students who feel more comfortable working on each paragraph of an essay separately. The "Stoplight" organizer is also a good general-purpose paragraph structure organizer.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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