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Endangered Species Informational Writing
Informational Writing Using 4 Different Text Structures:Students will choose an animal from the Endangered Species list then research.Using the handouts in this resource, students will use the sample paragraphs and write their own paragraphs. They will then use the digital template to publish their own information writing. Resource included:* Student handouts with sample paragraphs for Description, Cause & Effect, Problem/Solution, and Sequence of Events* Digital Template for the magazine ar
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3rd - 6th
Editing and Revising: Personal Narrative 2nd Grade
This resource will help your students to edit and revise their drafts of their personal narratives. Perfect for 2nd or 3rd grade students!
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Personal Narrative Lesson Bundle (2nd Grade)
HMH Unit 3 "The Ravine" Essay outline Grade 6
Attached is an essay outline / rubric for your students to use when preparing to craft their essay. Grade 6 HMH ELA curriculumWriting Prompt (Essay Question)Write a brief Essay in which you compare and contrast Vinny with one of the other characters in "The Ravine."Introduce your Essay by describing the character traits of Vinny and the other character you have selected.Then, explain similarities and differences between the two characters. Include details from the text.In your final paragraph, s
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6th
GRADES 3-5 WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS INFORMATIVE NARRATIVE OPINION
Benefits of Graphic Organizers in Grades 3-5:Visualizing Information: For young learners who are still developing abstract thinking skills, graphic organizers provide a concrete way to visualize and understand information. They present complex ideas in a clear and organized format, making them easier to grasp and remember.Brainstorming and Planning: Graphic organizers can act as a springboard for creative thinking and planning. By laying out the key elements of a writing task, like identifying c
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3rd - 5th
ARGUMENT STRATEGY WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZER CLAIMS EVIDENCE W.1 GRADES 6,7,8
This graphic organizer is an example of a claim-evidence-reasoning (CER) graphic organizer, which can be a helpful tool for students writing argumentative essays. Here's how it can be useful:1. Identifying a strong claim: The graphic organizer prompts students to start by formulating a clear and concise claim, or main argument, for their essay. This helps them focus their writing and ensure that all their points support their central thesis.2. Gathering evidence: The organizer then prompts stude
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6th - 8th
STAAR WRITING ECR PREP: Writing Paragraphs for STAAR ECR
Let's face it: there are not a TON of resources out there on how to teach the writing portion of the STAAR test. However, after much combing through rubrics and example essays, I bring you the first part of my STAAR WRITING method: SPILL THE TEA. With these slides, you can teach students how to write introductions with ease. This method can be used for both informational and argumentative writing. STAY TUNED for the next portion of my writing strategies!For the first part of my STAAR Writing Str
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3rd - 5th
Argumentative Text Reading and Writing - The Day the Crayons Quit Companion
Argumentative Text can be difficult to introduce to 3rd and 4th graders. This lesson makes it easy for students to understand what argumentative text is, how to analyze it and includes a writing outline guide. Students really enjoyed this week of lessons. This product includes 2 grade options so it makes it simple for the week. Includes:•Reading/Writing Plan for one week•Argumentative Text Vocabulary and Vocabulary Quiz•Reading Companion to The Day the Crayons Quit - Analyzing the TextCompr
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3rd - 5th
Ready, Set, Write!
This resource includes six weeks/30 writing prompts to prepare students for the state writing assessment. Prompts span across all modes of writing: narrative, informational, opinion, and literary analysis. Standards based: W.3.1, W.3.2, W.3.3, W.4.1, W.4.2, W.4.3, W.5.1, W.5.2, W.5.3
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3rd - 5th
TDA Prompts Breaking Down Prompts Activity
This resource is perfect to use for TDA prep. I have found most of my students struggle writing TDAs because they don't fully understand what the prompt is asking. This google slides activity gave my students the extra practice they needed to analyze and break down different writing prompts. There is an example for the teacher to use as a demonstration, an example for the teacher and class to analyze together, and 5 prompts for students to break down independently. Check out more TDA tools at my
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3rd - 8th
5 Paragraph Essay Escape Room
This Google Form is an Escape Room in a digital format that will review the 5 Paragraph Essay. This will review the thesis, topic sentence, and other parts of a 5 paragraph essay. The Google Form aligns with the video on Brain Pop over a Five-Paragraph Essay. Although it aligns, the video is not need in order to complete the form. It does go in order of the topics discussed in the video but it can be done after other whole group lessons.
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3rd - 8th
Double Stuffed O.R.E.O. Writing Prompt Template
This product can be used as a tool to help with a persuasive writing unit. It's a piggy back off of the regular O.R.E.O. Which is Opinion, Reason, Example, Opinion. The double stuffed oreo has an extra reason and example so that students can dig a little deeper to share/build a strong foundation for their writing. There is also a space at the top for a prompt, so you can either give students a topic to write about, or they can choose their own!
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3rd - 5th Grade Fractured Fairytale Choice Board
This is a great extension activity for fractured fairytales. Students have an opportunity to extend their thinking of fractured fairytales in a variety of different ways.
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3rd - 5th
Plagiarism Introduction Pear Deck
Introduction to Plagiarism for research beginners. Three scenarios where students will have to choose if they think it is an example of plagiarism.
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6th - 9th
AP English Language Analyzing Famous Speeches Detailed Prompt walk through PLUS
20 detailed slides presentation plus links to the AP practice prompt (from a previous year), specific strategies explained, embedded video, my google docs, images, link to the pdf of College Board's student examples with scoring explanations, and 10 famous speeches (linked) for an extension assignment that allows students to apply what they have learned through their own choice of speech and analysis. First I have detailed the formula of the AP exam essay prompt. Students will learn it is alway
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Informative Writing Unit - 1st/2nd/3rd
This informational writing unit is perfect for introducing your students to research papers. Includes 2 graphic organizers to sort their research, a rough draft template, a final draft template, and a rubric. “I can” statement: 2nd grade, writing, 2: I can write an informative piece where I introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop a point, and provide a concluding statement or section. Writing Prompt: Research your favorite zoo animal and write about what you learn. Standards: W.2
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1st - 3rd
CER Paragraph Rubric
This analytical rubric will allow you to equitably and accurately measure your student's mastery of a written/typed C.E.R. paragraph. This multi-criterion rubric allows you to assess students' achievements based on multiple success criteria that assess student mastery of skills specific to a CER paragraph and the Common Core State Standards.
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6th - 12th
Five paragraph writing; introduction and conclusion paragraphs
Are you looking for a visual to help teach students how to write a five paragraph essay? This Google slideshow will provide details on how to organize a five paragraph essay. I created and used it specifically to teach how to write an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
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4th - 6th
How to write a PEEL Paragraph (step-by-step guide) | Distance Learning
Hello teachers,THIS IS A GREAT RESOURCE FOR BOTH CLASSROOM + ONLINE LEARNING. TIP: When you are attaching this to students, make sure to "make a copy" so students can directly work on the Google Slide! In my Google Slide, you will find a step-by-step to help students write a PEEL paragraph. PEEL paragraph structure is super useful in any class. The acronym stands for Point, Evidence/Example, Explanation, and Link. This is a fabulous way for students to describe their points, find relevant inform
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Not Grade Specific
MLA Formatting Posters
Help your middle and high school English students remember MLA formatting with these 5 posters! They contain information about MLA basics, paper setup example, heading setup, citing information, and an example work cited.
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Ultimate MS/HS English Classroom Decorations
ELA Essay assignment & detailed Rubric; Mini Memoir; AP Lang
Here is a detailed essay assignment that I made for students to write after we read Donald Murray's reflective news article "The Stranger In the Photo is Me" (available online) and Nancy Carpenter's "And My Hats Were Prettier" (also easy to find online).In this essay, I ask them to "Use details, memories, perceptions, and ideas that can be gathered up and purposefully arranged. Use descriptive language and rhetorical devices to thoughtfully convey your purpose." Students include a photo or two f
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Not Grade Specific
Persuasive Essay Writing Rubric
This rubric was designed using the Indiana state standards (2023 updated).
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3rd - 5th
To Kill a Mockingbird Literary Analysis Essay
This is folder comes with 4 documents to assist students in writing a successful literary analysis.1) Google Slide Presentation of writing process2) RACES Graphic Organizer3) Writing Checklist4) Rubric
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7th - 12th
Beowulf Facing Dragons Essay
This essay is useful as a fun summative assessment for Beowulf. Its usefulness doubles as it truly allows you to get to know your students, and develop a connection and relationship with them. Students will be able to analyze the connection between the literary devices used in Beowulf (kenning, imagery, symbolism, etc.) and the Anglo-Saxon culture in order to write an essay relating the learned content to their personal symbolic “dragon.” My students always LOVE this assignment.Thanks for shoppi
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9th - 12th
Writing Slides Presentation- Teaching Analytical Writing to Elementary Students
The Writing Presentation provides 42 detailed slides to teach various writing skills for successful analytical writing for beginning and advanced elementary students. The slides are common core aligned and provided descriptions and examples of many important components for a well written analytical essay. The slides provide information for both informative (one and two part) and opinion essay writing. Included Slides:- Opinion Topic Sentences for Introduction, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusion - I
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2nd - 6th
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