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Free middle school writing-essays resources
{FREE!} Persuasive Writing Prompts
Here are 24 thought-provoking prompts to jump-start persuasive writing. The Common Core standards put a strong emphasis on persuasive writing skills. These prompts allow students to experiment with a variety of types of writing with a common purpose.
Print on card stock, laminate, and cut apart and you're ready to use these in a variety of ways! I've used them in my own classroom successfully in a few different ways:
•daily "do now" at the start of writing workshop
•independent center activi
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2nd - 8th
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Argumentative Writing Mentor Text FREEBIE Activity, Graphic Organizers, CCSS
This is a sample for my argumentative writing unit and bundle!This mentor text activity is perfect for modeling argumentative essays! It is also great practice for students to identify the parts of an argument essay!Included:Mentor Text: "The Dangers of Trash in the Ocean"Graphic organizer/handout to go with the text--students identify the parts of the text (claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, refute of counterclaim, re-state claim). There are two organizers--one for higher and one for lower
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6th - 9th
FREE Five Paragraph Essay Outline
Help your students write better essays with this structured essay outline resource. This FREE teaching resource includes two different five paragraph essay outlines. One outline requires students to include two examples per body paragraph, and the other one requires students to include three examples per body paragraph.Looking for resources for the ENTIRE year?Secondary English Curriculum: Common Core - Grades 7-10Ultimate Writing Bundle for Secondary EnglishUseful Writing Lessons That Might Int
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6th - 12th
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FREE Graphic Organizers for Writing
Graphic Organizers for Free! These 10 Graphic Organizers are helpful for writing paragraphs and essays for any type of writing. They are based on brainstorming 3 topics, ideas or details or as I call it- the power of 3! Please be kind enough to leave feedback when downloading a free product! Thank you for visiting my store!PamRockin ResourcesARE YOU INTERESTED IN 90+ GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS DESIGNED FOR DIFFERENTIATION? CLICK HERE!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Check out our best selling STEP-BY-STEP writing programs k
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2nd - 8th
Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer | Argumentative Writing Template | Free
Use this opinion writing graphic organizer with any prompt! Everything students need to write an effective opinion paragraph is included on one printable and digital page! **This opinion writing freebie is part of the larger Argumentative and Opinion Writing Bundle. The bundle includes 12 printable, EDITABLE, and digital graphic organizers for argument and opinion writing! Click HERE to preview all the organizers in the bundle! This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Ch
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5th - 8th
FREE Figurative Language Worksheet Practice Activity
Practice identifying the six different types of figurative language with this worksheet. Students will read the sentences and decide whether it is an example of a simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole, personification, or onomatopoeia. Pair this worksheet with my other figurative language and poetry resources.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 you
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3rd - 6th
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Transition Words Print Out Anchor Chart Writing
This resource was designed to be used by students to help them in adding transition words in their writing. This word list can be used as an anchor chart, added to a student's writing folder, or as a homework helper. Please enjoy this freebie and make sure to leave a review!Follow me for more product uploads!
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K - 12th
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Writing Choice Boards *with Google Slides Writing Menus
Need a new writing center for your writing workshop time? This resource contains 7 writing choice boards that can be used in grades 3-5 and are perfect for writing centers.About the Writing Choice BoardsEach choice board contains 15 prompts per genre for the students to complete independently or with groups. That is a total of 105 writing prompts in a variety of genres! The writing choice boards are available in two formats: with and without a colored background. The writing genres are:Personal
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4th - 6th
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New Year & End of Year Writing Prompt- Dear Future Self...
Have your students write a letter to themselves in 10 years. They can place the letters inside of a time capsule, or you can mail it to them in 10 years!Students will reflect of their goals and dreams for the future. What will they be doing? What will they have accomplished? This freebie can be used as a:-First day of school activity-Last day of school activity-New Year activity-Writing CenterEnjoy! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me: SweetToothTeaching@gmail.com------------
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2nd - 12th
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Essay Writing: Free Comprehensive Essay Checklist
This one-page essay writing checklist will help your students write better essays today! This checklist is broken down by paragraph and includes essential elements for writing stronger essays.This checklist is a preview of my comprehensive writing series:Essay Writing Unit: Teach Your Students to Master the EssayLooking for resources for the ENTIRE year?Secondary English Curriculum: Common Core - Grades 7-10Ultimate Writing Bundle for Secondary EnglishHelpful Tools and Resources for Secondary En
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6th - 12th
Argumentative Essay Writing Resources: Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer
This activity is designed 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. De-mystify the argumentative essay once and for all!Check out the full product here:Argumentative Essay Writing Resources : Graphic Organizer and Sample Essay This Download Contains graphic organizer for five-paragraph ess
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6th - 9th
Lined Paper - Full page of lines & half page for drawing and writing {FREEBIE}
Put these pages in your writing center and your students will love the freedom to write! You can also give them writing prompts to get their minds working. My students love these pages!There are three pages to this document.1) A full page of primary lines (10 lines)2) Primary lines with half of the page for writing and the other half to draw (7 lines)3) Primary lined half writing pages that can turn into a mini book (3 lines)4) Full page of secondary lines (15 lines) 5) Secondary lines with spac
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PreK - 6th
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**UPDATED for 2024!** Solar Eclipse Memory Pages
Print signs, decorate, observe, and write about the Total Eclipse of 2024!
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PreK - 8th
Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer FREE
This is a Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer. It can be used for a number of activities and grades.
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1st - 8th
Argumentative or Persuasive Essay Writing Sample & Guide Graphic Organizer
This product provides an example of an argumentative essay for students about school uniforms with a graphic organizer filled out. Students are asked to do the same with a debatable issue. Includes:*Example for Students: Argumentative essay sample on whether students should have to wear uniforms to school- includes the same graphic organizer students will use to build their essay. This is a great model before students complete the same task. *Students choose a debatable issue*Graphic Organizer
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5th - 7th
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FREE Writing Notebook Cover Pages, Tabs, and Table of Contents
Cover pages, tabs, and table of contents for writing notebooks:These are now included in the interactive writing notebook bundles!!!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ STEP-BY-STEP WRITING PROGRAMS that motivate students AND boost test scores! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 1ST GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 2ND GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 3RD GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 4TH GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 5TH GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR GRADES 3-5INTERACTIVE WRITING
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K - 8th
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How to Write an Introductory Paragraph, FREE Slides + Handout, Model Intro.
These mini-lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students learn to write strong introductory paragraphs for literary analysis, argument, and research essays. This product includes PDF slides that can be projected as you lead a short lecture on a simple four-step formula to create a smooth, powerful launch to an essay. The download also includes a student reference page designed to be used as an assignment/practice round.If you’d like to view a sample of how I present
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7th - 10th
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ESL Writing Activities FREEBIE | Paragraph Builder Freebie
Paragraph writing for English Language Learners are the foundation they need to be successful writers. ESL writing activities can help your English Language Learners succeed in their writing. The Step-by-Step Paragraph is a way your ELLs can practice their writing every day in the classroom. In this writing activity for ELLs there is a sample of Narrative Writing, Informational Writing, and Persuasive Writing for your ELLs!Purchase the FULL Year of the Step-by-Step Paragraph Builder Bundle!This
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4th - 12th
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FREE Brainstorming Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer | Writing Prompts
Brainstorm Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer | Writing Prompts Brainstorming for Personal Narrative Writing Unit BundleDo you need an engaging graphic organizer to help your middle school students brainstorm for their personal narrative writing unit? This FREE Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer uses guided brainstorming writing prompts to help your middle school students organize and brainstorm their narratives with ease. (This graphic organizer worksheet is a free sample from my PERSONAL N
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6th - 9th
Transition Words in Writing {Anchor Chart Kit}
Transition Words in Writing - Anchor Chart KitThis set of transition word posters will make it easy for you to create a useful - and attractive anchor chart for your little writers!5 Types of Transition Words are included:Transitions to COMPARETransitions to add INFORMATIONTransitions for OPINIONSTransitions that CONTRASTTransitions to SHOW ORDER******************************************************OTHER RELATED RESOURCESPatrol Your Writing Edit with 'COPS'Paragraphs in the Writing ProcessRevise
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Paragraph Writing Resources - 12 Months
Writing Guide 1: Essay Thesis Statements (Explanation & Writing Activities)
This is a quick guide for how to write and improve on THESIS STATEMENTS. Package Includes:- Aspects of a good thesis- Examples of common issues and pitfalls when writing theses- A thesis improvement activity (with 10 theses for students to repair and improve)If you like this handout, you should check out our other products! Evidence & MLA Guide: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quick-Writing-Guide-Incorporating-Evidence-MLA-5098962Essay Writing Guide: https://www.teacherspayteache
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: THE PERSUASIVE WRITING MULTI UNIT BUNDLE
Publishing Paper FREEBIE
This is a packet of lined and bordered "publishing paper" that students can use when writing the final draft of a piece of writing. It makes their writing look neat and polished, and is especially fun when copied on colored paper.
This freebie includes 5 versions of publishing paper: one with title and author lines, one lined only, one with a drawing box, one with title and author lines and a drawing box, and one lined in a letter template.
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1st - 6th
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Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer | Argument Graphic Organizer
This is a student-friendly graphic organizer for students learning the structure and components of argumentative writing. This particular graphic organizer is designed for argument or persuasive writing, but may be adapted for explanatory writing as well.I love adding freebies to my TeachersPayTeachers store. As a teacher myself, I know how hard it is to find helpful, FREE resources! If you enjoyed this product, please take a moment to follow my store and leave some feedback for me! Thank you :)
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5th - 8th
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Venn Diagram Template with Lines
This Venn Diagram Worksheet is an excellent tool to understand unions, intersections, and complements.
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PreK - 12th
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