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9th grade writing-expository printables for Easel
Main Idea Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing
Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing Activities - NO PREP - Just print and go!
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Summarizing is a life-long skill. Our students will enter the real world soon and will find themselves having to summarize many different types of work for employers, employees, and even clients. It's essential that we teach them this valuable skill.
This pack focuses on summarizing nonfiction pieces. Students
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8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Works Cited Bibliography 9th Edition MLA Format Research Writing Activity
You'll love how easy it is to teach your students how to create a works cited page! This resource breaks down the technical skills they need to create an accurate, correct works cited page. Updated with the 9th edition MLA revisions and no prep. This lesson focuses on the hows and whys of creating a properly formatted works cited page using the current MLA standards. Scaffolded, so students get practice step-by-step and build confidence along the way. Everything you need is included:print and
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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How to Write an Awesome Paragraph Step-by-Step
Does your learner need help with writing strong paragraphs?The How to Write an Awesome Paragraph Step-by-Step workbook teaches your students how to write a strong paragraph using a foolproof step-by-step process. Each incremental lesson teaches one step and contains practice examples to build their skill and confidence.Writing strong paragraphs is a key requirement for all school writing. Students without strong paragraph skills will struggle when it comes to essays or other longer writing tasks
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4th - 9th
STAAR Extended Constructed Response ECR Prompts, Checklist, Strategy High School
Are you searching for a simple yet effective way to help your students achieve a high STAAR score on their ECR? Look no further! Our comprehensive set of ECR Writing Prompts and Planning Pages has got you covered.Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, our teacher-tested resources will boost your students' writing confidence and familiarity with the STAAR Extended Constructed Response expectations.➡️ Looking for Middle School?Expose your English I & II students to exactly
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9th - 11th
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Writing & Reading "PEELS" Anchor Charts & Graphic Organizers
Writing & Reading "PEELS" Anchor Charts and Graphic Organizers - Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for writing (arguments, explanatory/informative, expository) AND for reading (text analysis: showing evidence, evaluating claims, analyzing author's purpose and style, etc.)
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Building on my popular Common Core Writing Paragraphs “PEEL" Anchor Chart, I've updated this resource to add the "S" for style and
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Close Reading Article Review Questions For Any NonFiction Text
Close Reading Questions: Nonfiction Articles Aligned with the Common Core State StandardsNonfiction articles can be used in any content area. Use the handouts to encourage close reading of the passage or article. May be used with any news, feature, informational, explanatory, argument, opinion, editorial, persuasive, narrative, or autobiographical article/text. Explores comparing two texts for compare/contrast. Students will be required to find evidence from the text to support their answers.*LI
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Descriptive Writing Activities and Practice with Mentor Texts
PRINT & DIGITAL! Struggling to teach descriptive writing? This lesson will help your students flex and strengthen their descriptive writing skills. Students analyze, sketch, write, and review mentor texts and their own writing to really dig into what is needed to create descriptive compositions. More than just worksheets!What you'll get:Print, Google Slide, and PowerPoint versions2 examples of descriptive writing to sketchelements of descriptive writing“build your toolbox” reference shee
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5th - 9th
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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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DEBATE UNIT IN 18 LESSONS
In this debating unit of 18 detailed lesson plans, high school students will build towards a full, competitive debate at the end of the unit. 28 printable or digital handouts explain all the rules and techniques to students, and provide dozens of topics. Rubrics for marking, including peer feedback and self-evaluation, are also included. No prep, just print-and-go, or use the included Easel Activity. If you want to add a written assessment too, this DEBATE TEST is designed to accompany the uni
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â DEBATING UNIT BUNDLE: 30 DETAILED LESSON PLANS
STAAR English I & II Writing Prompts | Print & Google Forms
Preparing for ELA End of Course Exams can be stressful and time-consuming. Save time with writing prompts that are thoughtfully crafted to help your students prepare.After studying the newly release STAAR English I & II Exams, I came up with 10 written composition prompts to simulate the real STAAR English test and help your students become better prepared for the writing portion. The prompts include Expository, Persuasive, Narrative, and Letter Writing. Exposing students early can make a HU
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8th - 12th
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Back to School Writing Activity: Interview a Classmate and Write a Biography
Back to School Writing Activity. Write a Classmate's Biography Assignment. Good beginning of the year back to school writing assignment. Students have to interview a classmate, and then write their biography. Includes assignment sheet with interview questions, Explanation and ideas for writing a good introduction, 2 writing rubrics for grading, brainstorm sheet, graphic organizer, rules for interviews, writing process handout, teacher conference sheet and teacher directions for the activity. Ver
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6th - 9th
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Argumentative Writing Workshop Essay and Mini Lesson Activities Grade 8
Ready-to-use and no prep! These 23 easy-to-use mini lessons have everything you need to make teaching argumentative writing a snap! In one month, your students will go from generating an idea to writing a full argumentative essay. And because you won't have to worry about the lessons, you'll have time to work with your students every step of the way!No worries that you'll miss a standard - all of the common core standards for argument writing are taught. This resource breaks the standards down
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7th - 9th
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Expository Writing - Newspaper Article Writing Activity
Looking for a fun and creative way for students to learn about expository writing? In this activity, students will create the front page of a newspaper including writing a headline and a main story as well as adding other newspaper themed elements. Students will practice using 3rd person point of view and learn how to incorporate the 5 w's into their writing. This resource can easily be adapted for different ages and abilities and works well as an introductory lesson for expository writing or
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â WRITING - Persuasive, Narrative, Expository & Descriptive Writing Bundle
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
Introduction Paragraph | Text Based Evidence Writing | Thesis Statement
INTRODUCING a fantastic resource that teaches students how to write the Attention Grabber (Hook Sentence), Necessary Information, and Thesis Statement for an introduction paragraph. Students will always remember the correct information to include in an introduction paragraph with this simple strategy.Included:ANT Introduction PosterANT Introduction Resource HandoutInverted Pyramid ResourceInverted Pyramid Graphic OrganizerAttention Grabber ExamplesNecessary Information ExamplesThesis Statement
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, 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:âś… 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
Persuasive Argument Essay Writing Prompts with Rubric - Print and Easel Activity
Ten Argument Essay Prompts. Persuasive Writing Tasks with Standards Based Rubric. Writing an argument for an opinion. Practice for students in middle school, high school, or beyond. Includes ten writing prompts and the standards-based rubric. Real world relevant topics such as school safety, TV violence, homework, and more. Suggested lesson: Give out the rubric first and discuss, so students will know what is expected and strive for excellence. Then give them the writing prompt and let them work
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7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Persuasive Writing Bundle for Middle Grades
Writing an Advice Column Assignment and Rubric with Easel Activity
Writing an Advice Column - Writing Assignment and Rubric. A writing assignment where the student has to pretend to be a newspaper advice columnist (like Dear Abby or Ann Landers) and respond to a reader's question. A word bank of suggested words will help the writer get started on offering ideas and advice to the reader to help solve their problem. You will get four pages. The first page explains what an advice column is and gives students some background knowledge about Dear Abby and Ann Lander
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7th - 10th
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Internet Activities - Rockets, Space Shuttles, Satellites and Rovers
28 printable or digital internet investigations on space exploration. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to search online for information about... NASA, space suits, accidents in space, animals in space (dog, monkey, rabbits, mice, spiders, flies…), people in space, rockets, the Apollo space program, space shuttles, SpaceX, going to the Moon, going to Mars, Luna 1, Sputnik 1, Explorer 1, Voyager 1, Messenger, the lunar rover, Sojourner, Chang’e 4, Hubble telescope, Chandra, satellites
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in:Â Space BUNDLE
Plan a 5 Paragraph Essay Graphic Organizer
Use this simple template to plan a 5 paragraph essay with strong introductory, supporting, and conclusion paragraphs!
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3rd - 9th
Expository Writing: Teaching the 5-Paragraph Essay Step-by-Step
Make the 5-paragraph expository essay manageable for you and your middle school students! From thesis statement to final draft, these outlines, graphic organizers, and teaching resources help your walk your students through the process step-by-step. Your students will become strong, confident writers and you will be able to manage the paper load!These teaching strategies and resources are great for either introducing or reviewing expository writing. Students gain a basic understanding of the fun
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Essay Writing Bundle: Narrative, Expository, and Argumentative/Persuasive
Journalism: Analyzing Newspaper Leads & Articles Activities
Journalism: Analyzing Newspaper Leads and Articles This is a packet of templates for students to analyze various types of leads and articles studied in Journalism 1 (J1), the introductory course that supports the publication of a school newspaper.Teachers may also use them with any advanced Journalism classes to review and reinforce the standards for leads and types of journalistic writing. After they complete the handouts, each student writes a piece on any topic they choose for each genre. Th
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6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students
Animal Farm Unit Plan: CCSS Teaching Plans, Lessons & Activities
This thought-provoking Animal Farm unit plan includes Unit Structure, and Activities forms for planning, and a sample calendar agenda. It also offers 15 activities covering the main elements of literature, background information on George Orwell, the Bolshevik Revolution, the allegorical elements regarding major Russian leaders of this period in history, propaganda techniques, vocabulary, literary terms a 100 point test and much, much more. Activities address the Common Core standards as well as
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7th - 9th
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AIR Reading Test Prep | Fiction Practice Test 3 | PDF & Digital
Help your students practice their reading comprehension skills with exciting paired fiction passages. The passages come from popular youth novels and will help engage and capture your students’ interest while also working on their test-taking skills. The questions were written to give your students examples of all the types of questions they might see in standardized testing, MOY Testing, or end-of-year exam. Digital with TpT's Easel. Question Types:multiple-choice, multiselect, evidence-based s
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Test Prep Reading Comprehension Mega Bundle | OST Ohio AIR | Print & Digital
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