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Middle school writing-essays resources for Easel Assessments
6 Traits of Writingâ„¢, Six Traits of Writingâ„¢ - Essay Writing Introduction Lesson
Teaching how to Identify and use the six traits of writingâ„¢ has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of each trait and its role in writing. Additionally, an anchor essay with examples of each trait identified in the paragraphs provides students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Googleâ„¢ Links provided. The instructional vid
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6th - 8th
Identify & Correct Sentence Fragments, Run On Sentences - Sentence Structure
Teaching how to Identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences in grammar, sentence structure, and essays has never been easier! This resource includes fragment and run-on identification activities and different methods of correcting them. Numerous examplesprovide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. 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 dist
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Types of Sentence - Sentence Structure - Sentence Fluency - Parts of Speech
Five Paragraph Essay - How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay - Intro to Essay Writing
Teaching how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a 5 paragraph essay has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and structure a 5 paragraph essay. The students will be introduced to how to identify the parts of a paragraph - including writing leads and summaries, transition words and phrases, supporting evidence, sentence structure, etc.The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Googleâ„¢ Links
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6th - 8th
Thesis Statement Writing - Thesis Statement in a Writing Lead - Essay Writing
Teaching how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a thesis statement has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of writing a thesis statement for each type of writing. Additionally, writing prompt evaluation with examples of brainstorming ideas and choosing the best ones to include in the essay provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance l
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6th - 8th
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Argumentative Essay Writing Unit - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - School Uniforms
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer, developing a claim, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay. The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an argumentative writing quiz, and an instructional vide
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6th - 8th
The Diary of Anne Frank - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for The Diary of Anne Frank has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brains
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6th - 8th
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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. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Googleâ„¢ Links provided. The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home. This resource explains the
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6th - 8th
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:Â Writing a Research Paper | MLA Format| Paraphrasing Bundle | Printable
Main Idea Supporting Details - Citing Evidence - Quotes as Supporting Evidence
Teaching how to use quotes as supporting details has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to incorporate quotes used as supporting evidence in an essay. Additionally, anchor paragraphs using a quote as supporting evidence provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. 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 di
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Supporting Details - Supporting Evidence in Writing Essays - Citing Evidence
Introducing the Literary Analysis Essay: Complete Step-By-Step Guide
Guide your upper middle and high school students step-by-step through writing the Literary Analysis Essay with these easy-to-use resources. Students will learn all the basics of strong thesis statements, clear topic sentences, specific evidence, and thorough elaboration. Graphic organizers include writing tips to help your students succeed. Revision strategies help students take ownership of their own writing.Color-coded samples help you model the expectations of formal, academic writing. This "
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Expository, Literary, and Research Writing for Middle School
Argumentative Essay Writing - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - Violent Video Games
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer, developing a claim, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay. The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an argumentative writing quiz, and an instructional vide
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6th - 8th
Writing Leads - Creative Writing Hook Leads and Endings - Intros and Conclusions
Teaching how to write a writing lead - creative writing hook has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to write a writing hook and summary. Additionally, writing lead and conclusion anchor paragraphs provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. 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 inde
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6th - 8th
Complex Sentences, Sentence Structure, Sentence Types, Writing Complex Sentences
Teaching how to Identify and write complex sentences in sentence structure, sentence types, and essays has never been easier! Thia resource includes identifying independent and dependent clauses, a list of the subordinating conjunctions, and writing activities that demonstrate how to write a complex sentence and use it in place of simple sentences. A "Let's Practice" section has numerous examples of complex sentences used in paragraph writing.The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned f
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Types of Sentence - Sentence Structure - Sentence Fluency - Parts of Speech
Compound Sentences in Writing - Sentence Structure, Sentence Types - FANBOYS
Teaching how to Identify and write compound sentences in sentence structure, sentence types, and essays has never been easier! This lesson has identification and writing activities for incorporating compound sentences in writing It includes identifying independent clauses, listing the FANBOYS coordination conjunctions, and writing activities that demonstrate how to write a compound sentence and use it in place of simple sentences. A "Let's Practice" section has numerous examples of compound
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Types of Sentence - Sentence Structure - Sentence Fluency - Parts of Speech
MLA Format 9th Edition Slideshow | PowerPointâ„¢
Introduce your upper-middle and high school students to MLA Format with this thorough, engaging slideshow! Students will learn how to correctly cite their sources in all types of assignments—research papers, slideshows, images, web projects, and oral presentations! Great for use in all subject areas!Every slide includes a citation for the MLA Handbook, 9th Edition, so you and your students can easily find more information about a given. topic.This product is a PowerPoint™ Slideshow. If you would
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Expository, Literary, and Research Writing for Middle School
How to Write for Standardized Tests Argument, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive
Teaching how to write an essay for a standardized test has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and develop ideas for all types of standardized writing tests. This lesson includes an introduction to and thorough explanation of each type of writing used in standardized tests. Additionally, the lesson focuses on how to differentiate between the types of tests and provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. The no prep lesson can be used in clas
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6th - 8th
Argumentative Essay Writing - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - Students' Bedtime
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer, developing a claim, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay. The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an argumentative writing quiz, and an instructional vide
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6th - 8th
Argumentative Essay Writing - Rubric - Graphic Organizer - Is Homework Effective
Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer, developing a claim, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay. The resource also focuses on how to cite argumentative text as evidence. This lesson includes an argumentative writing rubric, an argumentative writing quiz, and an instructional vide
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6th - 8th
Four Paragraph Essay - How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay - Intro to Essay Writing
Teaching how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a 4 paragraph essay has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and structure a 4 paragraph essay. The students will be introduced to how to identify the parts of a paragraph - including writing leads and summaries, transition words and phrases, supporting evidence, sentence structure, etc.The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Googleâ„¢ Links pr
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6th - 8th
Writing Leads and Endings -Several Methods for Essay Introductions & Conclusions
Teaching how to write a writing hook and writing lead has never been easier! From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of how to write a writing lead and summary. Additionally, writing lead and conclusion anchor paragraphs provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. The types of writing leads, writing hooks, summaries, and conclusions included in the le
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6th - 8th
Identify & Correct a Comma Splice, Fused Sentence, Run On Sentence - Grammar
Teaching how to Identify and correct comma splices, fused sentences, and run-on sentences in grammar, sentence structure, and essays has never been easier! This resource includes comma splice identification activities. Additionally, different methods of correcting comma splices with numerous examples provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.The no prep lesson can be used
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Types of Sentence - Sentence Structure - Sentence Fluency - Parts of Speech
Adverbs - Sentence Fluency, Parts of Speech - Writing Activity & Worksheets
Teaching how identify and use adverbs, adverb phrases, and adverbial clauses in grammar, sentence fluency, and essays has never been easier!This resource includes adverb comprehension and identification activities. Additionally, examples of what adverbs modify and what questions they answer provide students the opportunity to see how the writing process works. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Types of Sentence - Sentence Structure - Sentence Fluency - Parts of Speech
The Giver by Lois Lowry - Text Based Evidence - Text Analysis Essay Writing
Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for The Giver by Lois Lowry has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brains
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6th - 8th
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Prepositions, Prepositional Phrase: Parts of Speech, Modifier, Grammar Activity
Teaching how identify and use prepositions and prepositional phrases in grammar, parts of speech, and essays has never been easier! This resource includes preposition comprehension and identification activities. It explains what prepositional phrases modify and what questions they answer with numerous examples. 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
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Types of Sentence - Sentence Structure - Sentence Fluency - Parts of Speech
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