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11th grade Common Core W.7.4 lectures
Email Etiquette Lessons - How to Write and Reply to an Email Eloquently
Have you ever received an email from a student that was written in a rude tone? Emojis, slang, all caps, incomplete sentences galore? We all have, and it's enough to drive us up the wall! But! What if students have just never been taught how to use professional etiquette when addressing a boss or superior? That realization inspired this unit, which revolutionized the way my students emailed me from that point forward.Every year, I recommend teachers of all subjects in middle and high school tea
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Email Etiquette Lesson Bundle Digital & Print - How to Email a Teacher
The Legislative Branch: Unit Notes & Worksheets for Government or Civics Class
Make civics informative and practical for your students by using this set of notes and assessments that summarize the main points of the Legislative Branch! I have used this set of notes regarding the Legislative Branch in my 8th grade civics class for many years. This branch of government, which is the largest, can be daunting to summarize and teach. However, I have narrowed down the important aspects so students get the main concepts and you’ll get a complete unit of notes on the Legislative
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Paragraphs Part 1: What is a Paragraph (Editable PPT)
This editable PowerPoint uses simple language to explain what a paragraph is, how many sentences it has, and the main three parts of topic sentence, detail sentences, and conclusion sentence. This resource can be used with a FREE notes sheet (including answer sheet) for learners to take notes. Or, the notes sheet can be used as a quick assessment to see what learners remember after you give the presentation.The resource begins with the basics:A paragraph is a group of sentences about one idea. (
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 4: Plot
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson four is about plot. What drives a plot and keeps the reader engaged? Students will learn basic plot structure, from inciting incident to climax, as well as tips for organizing everything in between. Then, they’ll draw plot charts for their own stories.
This unit is part of a multi-installment series on creative writing, but it can also stand alone. The writing exercises do assume that the students already have some idea of the story they wish
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Brainstorming Organizers, FREE Handouts & Examples to Help Teen Writers, CCSS
These four brainstorm organizers will help middle school and high school writers learn to gather their ideas and research before writing. I’ve included not only blank handouts for you to use with your students, but also four examples of completed organizers to use as models. All of the pages can be printed as handouts or projected for use on a white board. The four brainstorming organizers with completed samples/models include:Bubble clusterSpider diagramFormal outlineColumnsWant to learn more a
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6th - 12th
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 3: Building Strong Characters
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson three is about characterization. Students learn the tips and tricks that make a well rounded character. Through brainstorming exercises, mock interviews, and character autobiographies, students develop their main character's life experience and personality. Then after they've nailed down their protagonist, students explore how supporting characters complement and challenge the protagonist. Finally, students learn about the ways in which charac
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Writing Compare and Contrast Paragraphs
This Power Point is used to answer higher-level questions, complete a chart, and write a comparison paragraph. It uses apples and oranges to compare and contrast in a paragraph. This Power Point includes: What to do before you begin writing your essay, similarities and difference of apples and oranges chart, how to use the chart to create an introduction, choosing between 2 different formats for your essay, defines transition and cue words, provides examples of cue words, how to write your final
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5th - 12th
Hook Sentences: 11 Strategies on How to Start an Essay PowerPoint
Essay writing is a part of every composition class. However, an essay is worthless unless the hook sentence is intriguing. This PowerPoint shares eleven different strategies on how to start an essay. What Strategies You'll find in this PowerPoint on Hook Sentences: How to Start an Essay:Introduction Paragraph Overview (Review)Strategy 1: Pose a Rhetorical QuestionStrategy 2: State an Interesting FactStrategy 3: Present your Thesis as a Recent Discovery or RevelationStrategy 4: Recount an Inciden
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7th - 12th
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 2: Freewriting and Idea Generation
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson two is all about figuring out what to write. Sometimes the muse is ready to meet us, but other times we have to go look for her. This presentation leads students through eleven writing prompts. After they complete the exercise, they pick their favorite idea and develop it into a rough synopsis.
This lesson can be used as a standalone creativity exercise. Alternatively, students can take the synopsis they write here and refine it with the help o
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
How to Create an Essay Title PowerPoint
Essay writing is a part of every composition class. However, some teachers don't require an essay title. Yet, knowing how to create a great essay title is essential for any student going to college. This PowerPoint shares examples, strategies, rules, and descriptions on how to create an essay title. What You'll find in this PowerPoint on How to Create an Essay Title:Why Titles are ImportantFeatures a Title Should HaveRules to Live By When Creating a TitleHow to Come Up with a TitleTitle Examples
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7th - 12th
How to Create a Strong Thesis Statement PowerPoint
Essay writing is a part of every composition class. Thesis statements are essential to every single essay. It is the heart and soul of the essay. This PowerPoint shares what a thesis statement is, where it should go in an essay, how to create one, and examples of good and bad ones. What You'll find in this PowerPoint on How to Create a Strong Thesis Statement:What does a thesis statement look like? Quick formula for creating a thesis statement.Alternate way to build your own thesis statement. Ex
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7th - 12th
Elements of Fantasy Writing
This is a PowerPoint that focuses on the topic of Elements of Fantasy. This can be used for Creative Writing, ELA, etc. This is completely editable, feel free to adjust to your class pace.This product is aligned with the standard : CCSS.W.6.3 , CCSS.W.7.4 , CCSS.W.7.5**Customer Tips**Once used, please go to your My Purchases page (you might need to log in). Next to each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Just click it and you will be brought to a page where you can give a rating and
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5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Fiction Bundle
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English Teacher Help: How to Teach Writing, FREE Brainstorming Organizers, CCSS
An experienced high school English teacher shares four brainstorm organizers to help middle school and high school writers gather their ideas and research before writing.
To download your own set of the brainstorm organizers and complete samples shown in the video, go here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Brainstorming-Organizers-FREE-Handouts-Examples-to-Help-Teen-Writers-CCSS-3405571
Want more help with writing instruction, including high-interest lessons and exemplar student sam
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6th - 12th, Staff
Writing an Introductory Paragraph
This Mini-Lesson on how to write an introductory paragraph breaks down the components of an introduction paragraph. It is intended as an opener in a series of lessons that focus on this component of an essay.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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