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Middle school writing-essays research microsofts for Gifted and Talented
Narrative Writing: Introduction to Narrative Nonfiction Presentation
Narrative writing isn't just creative writing; introduce your students to narrative nonfiction in this 71-slide editable Powerpoint presentation, complete with editable student handouts and answer key.Students will learn:• the purpose of narrative nonfiction, • the different types and forms of writing, • how it is structured, • the similarities and differences between narrative fiction and nonfiction, • how the elements in fiction (i.e. setting, subjects, point-of-view, voice and perspective, s
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Writing Prompts - Research Papers and Argumentative Essays
Writing prompts for research papers and argumentative essays. This product contains forty topics for research or argumentative essays. Each half-sheet prompt contains a topic, questions to consider, and research ideas. They do not tell the student what to write, but offer some thinking points and direction for research. My students have used all of these prompts successfully, and good academic sources are readily available for each one.I also use these prompts for class discussion and 30-minute
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8th - 11th
Also included in:Â Essay Writing Mega Bundle
Writing Prompt Pack, Argumentative Essay on Paying Students for Good Grades
With this low-prep, argumentative essay writing prompt pack, you will have everything you need to assign an argumentative essay to your middle or high school students. With the high-interest topic - Should students get paid for grades? - your teens will be excited to read the nonfiction textual-based stimuli included and compose an essay to state their point of view!Student Experience: Students will use the graphic organizer to brainstorm and organize their thoughts. Next, they will read the
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Writing Curriculum, Narrative, Explanatory, Argumentative, Research BUNDLE
How to Find Credible Online Sources for Research & Information
This lesson plan is a teacher- student guided presentation with accompanying worksheet on how to identify credible online sources for research and information. It is often taught at the beginning of a school year, or reviewed before a big research project. The teacher will project the presentation & students will 'fill in the blanks' on the worksheet while the teacher guides them on which domain suffixes (.com, .org, .edu, etc.) are the most reliable sources.Then, as a class, students will b
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How To Write A Research Paper and Oral Report PowerPoint
*************************************************************************************************************I HAVE A NEW AND UPDATED 2020 GUIDE TO TEACHING STUDENTS RESEARCH: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teach-Students-To-Become-Expert-Researchers-And-Avoid-Fake-News-2020-Guide-5193234*************************************************************************************************************The perfect way to introduce students to the world of creating research papers. This fun
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6th - 10th
Fun Research Project for Middle School, High School, Teens
Make research fun with this "If I Won the Lottery" Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc and Google Slides. Perfect for distance learning!This seld-explanatory NO PREP research project packet is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade).Editable Document Includes:*8 Paragraph Topics with Detailed Criteria for Each Paragraph*Due Date Chart for Each Step of the Research Essay* MLA Guide
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6th - 12th
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Activist Project *DIGITAL VERSION INCLUDED*
**UPDATED to include:1. Student Graphic Organizers to guide research and speech writing (8 pages) 2. Digital Student Graphic Organizers through Google Docs (non-editable and editable versions included) ___________________________________________________________________In this research project, students are guided in creating a presentation and speech telling the story of a chosen activist. Students will first dig into the meaning of activism, what it is and what it looks like. Students will then
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5th - 8th
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Research Project 6th Grade - 12th Grade - Research Paper and Graphic Organizers
Make research fun with this "Dream Vacation" Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning!This self-explanatory NO PREP independent research project template is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect research paper prompt for teens!Editable Document Includes:*8 Paragraph Topics with Detailed Criteria for Each Paragraph*Due Date Chart for Each Step o
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6th - 12th
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Research Paper Rubric - EDITABLE
This rubric will help teachers evaluate student research papers using a point system. It includes the following categories:WRITING SKILLSMECHANICSRESEARCH SKILLSIt is quick and easy to quantify. FEEL FREE TO CHANGE THE CRITERIA AS IT APPLIES TO YOUR STUDENTS.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Victorian Era - Pre-Reading Research Project and Simulation
For years I have taught A Christmas Carol, and each time I have tried to find an interesting way to teach my students about the Victorian setting of the novel. This activity I created has worked perfectly for my gifted students, but can be easily accommodated for any level of learning!What I have created is a three-part activity that doesn't just give students a research project, but also a role as a character from Victorian England. Adding the personal element has allowed my students to not j
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7th - 8th
Introduction Paragraph - Research Paper
Use this worksheet to help students plan an introduction paragraph for a research paper. Do you need support for an entire 5 paragraph research paper? Buy the paragraph-by-paragraph research bundleThe worksheet guides students through each sentence with a checklist of ideas, an example, and a space to write their own sentence. Students then rewrite the entire paragraph and make sure it flows. Use this worksheet in conjunction with the other 6 that I have posted to teach the process of an enti
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Research Project 6th Grade - 12th Grade: Fun Research Paper & Graphic Organizers
Make research projects fun with this creative research prompt for teens. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning: "If you could have a meal with ANY person, living or dead, who would you want to talk to and what questions would you ask?" This self-explanatory NO PREP independent research project template is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect research paper
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6th - 12th
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The Introduction Paragraph w/ the Funnel Analogy (Hook, Background, Thesis) Ppt
Break down the introduction paragraph for students using this 29-slide PowerPoint. Using a funnel an as analogy, the introduction paragraph is broken down into three parts: the hook, the background, and the thesis statement. A plethora of examples are provided as well as a short quiz (key included). All items are on this 29-Slide PowerPoint.
This Powerpoint is very interactive.
Intended for grades 8-12.
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7th - 11th
Stamp Act Introduction Web Quest
I created this Web Quest to introduce my students to the Stamp Act. The Web Quest includes 1 video link with questions, 2 websites with questions, a link to an online quiz that follows one of the websites, and an optional essay that can be completed using the information found in the Web Quest. This could be a great stand alone lesson or as an introduction to the Revolutionary War. My students really enjoyed the web quest and better understood the feelings of the colonists and reasons for their
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5th - 8th
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The Outsiders, Themes in the novel with page references
At the end of the novel study, students are asked to write about themes that are raised in the story. This is a quick reference guide to help students look up specific quotes in the novel from pages that deal with these themes. These are by no means the only pages, but it's a great jumping off point to help get the students started.
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7th - 9th
News report and Newscast Project
In this project, students select local news, world news, sports or weather as their focus. They they self direct their research with teacher support and graphic organizers to help guide them. They then write a news story and participate in a newscast. I had the students use iMovie to create their finished newscast, but it is not required. Students can perform their newscast in front of the class. My students loved this activity and I loved that it hit individual interests, but also had the
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4th - 8th
6th Grade Argumentative Essay Writing Prompts List
This argument essay topic list is editable and refutable and will save you time planning your writing unit. Topic list is not too controversial, yet still get middle school kids talking and interested. From media, to sports, to beauty standards, to school issues, this range of topics has an option to engage every writer. This list was used for 6th grade but can work for 7th or 8th grade as well. List includes 19 topics and could easily be adapted for a speech and debate class. If you are looking
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6th - 8th
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Animal Report Graphic Organizer Outline Form
This is an outline (graphic organizer) that students use when doing research for an animal report. It helps students to organize their research in such a way that makes writing a report much easier for them. My 5th grade students were able to turn each section into a paragraph.
Meets several common core ELA standards.
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3rd - 6th
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How to Write an Introduction Paragraph: for Research and Expository Writing
This lesson plan/handout breaks down the introduction paragraph into color-coded components to help students identify how to write an attention-grabbing and organized introduction paragraph. This is formatted for an MLA-style paper, but the components can be applied across disciplines and citation style. With examples from US History (the Battle of Gettysburg and Orphan Trains) and Science (the unique endangered Sea Otter), this introduction paragraph lesson is truly cross-curricular! I have use
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6th - 12th
Paraphrases, Summaries, and Direct Quotes In Research Papers--Worksheet
This helps students understand how to summarize, paraphrase, and direct quote their sources within their own research papers. There is an accompanying powerpoint to review as a class before working on this assignment. Before doing this assignment students should have a working knowledge of citations and in-text citations. I have created citations for articles I found for a sample research paper about cell phones in school. Students are given the citation and a paragraph from the source, and they
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7th - 12th
Gifted and Talented Students - Independent Unit of Study
This powerpoint teaches your gifted and talented students the step by step process of working on their own research projects that will lead to an ultimate product and presentation.
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3rd - 12th
Biography Mini-Research Paper Teaching Guide with Student Handouts and Samples
This file includes a fully editable Word document featuring a complete Mini-Research Teaching Unit with lesson plans, activity templates, student handouts, accountability documentation, and a rubric for grading. Additionally, this guide comes with sample notes from two sources, a sample draft paper, and a sample final paper to teach students all parts of the research process.
Grades:
7th - 10th, Adult Education
MLA Format Quiz (editable)
THIS IS AN EDITABLE WORD DOCUMENT.
An assessment that tests students' knowledge of MLA formatting. There are:
-- 7 MC questions on general MLA formatting guideliens
-- 3 MC questions that have students choose the correct MLA citation for a source
-- 5 short answer questions that have students identify the source based on the MLA citation
-- 5 short answer questions that have students identify the error in an MLA parenthetical citation
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6th - 12th
Conclusion Paragraph - Research Paper
Use this worksheet to help students plan the conclusion paragraph for a research paper. The worksheet guides students to summarize their thesis statement, recap their main points, and leave the reader with a point to ponder or call to action. There is a checklist of things to consider, an example, and a space to write for each sentence. Finally, students recopy the entire paragraph to make sure it flows. Use this worksheet in conjunction with the other 6 that I have posted to teach the proce
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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