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Argumentative Writing Middle School ELA Argument Essay PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Q- What makes argument essay writing easier to teach?A- An EDITABLE argumentative writing unit with well-written mentor texts and a step-by-step process! Students will LOVE this argument essay writing unit, as well as the real-life application and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Research, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

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W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.6.7, W.6.9, W.6.10, W.7.1, W.7.1a...

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Argumentative, Narrative, Informative, Research, & Expository Writing BUNDLE

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This awesome writing bundle includes every resource you need to teach an entire year of writing for grades 6, 7, and 8. Buy it now, while it is offered at a steep discount of 30% off!These resources all include digital versions for Google Drive.

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Essays

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Argumentative Writing Slideshow & Notes Middle School ELA PRINT & DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Argument writing will be a lot easier to teach with this step-by-step interactive PowerPoint and/or Google Slides presentation with guided notes. Created specifically for middle school students, it tackles the challenges of the argumentative essay

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d...

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Writing Workshop Mini Lessons: Revision, Editing, Diagnostic Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Writing mini-lessons are the BEST way to teach revision and editing skills! Especially when they're used in conjunction with diagnostic tools for individual needs assessment.This is a tremendously helpful resource that I've wanted (and needed) for a

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Printables, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

W.5.3, W.5.4, W.5.5, W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.7.3, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.8.3, W.8.4...

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Argument Writing: 50 Outlines with Rubrics for Middle School English

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

50 Argument Topics with Outlines and RubricsWhen I showed this resource to a teacher friend, she exclaimed that it was the argument packet she’s been “waiting for” all her life. I laughed, but I think I know what she means. Teachers can use this set

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Tools for Common Core

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6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

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RACES Text Evidence Expository Essay Writing: GRADES 4-5

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Text Evidence Expository Essay Writing This step-by-step writing unit includes everything you need to teach your students how to write an expository essay requiring text evidence. Better yet, the body paragraph model can be used independently to

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Writing-Expository, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Lesson, Centers

CCSS:

RL.4.2, RL.5.2, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.9, W.5.1c, W.5.2, W.5.2a, W.5.2b, W.5.2d, W.5.2e...

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Text Evidence Stems Bulletin Board and Student Notes

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Text evidence and accountable talk stems for middle school and upper elementary students will look beautiful on a bulletin board, while helping students communicate using specific details. Middle school classroom decor has never been so useful!

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Word Walls, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1

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Memoir & Personal Expository Essay for Middle School ELA

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Memoir and Personal Expository Essay: Writing About Me!"Writing About Me!" is a fun mini-unit that can be used to teach memoir or personal expository essay writing. I've included lesson plans for 3 different ways to use these resources, but you will

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.4.3, W.5.2, W.5.3, W.6.2, W.6.3, W.7.2, W.7.3, W.8.2, W.8.3

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Argument Writing DIGITAL Interactive Argumentative Essay

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Argumentative Essay Writing: Google Classroom for Middle School ELA Remote Teaching‪Teaching the argument essay is so much easier when you have a step-by-step digital interactive unit that guides kids through the entire process. With just a few

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.7.1, W.8.1, W.9-10.1, CCRA.W.1

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Writing: Interacitve Foldable Organizers and Practice

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Bring your students’ writing notebooks to life with folding writing organizers and lessons for each writing task! This product contains everything you need to teach writing. Step-by-step guided instructions with photos, writing prompts, examples

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

RL.6.2, RL.7.2, RL.8.2, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.8.1, RI.8.2, W.6.1, W.6.2...

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Argumentative Writing Frames Editable

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Your students never have to struggle to write argument essays again. And you'll never struggle to plan a differentiated argumentative writing unit again. Everything you need is right here. Lesson plans, prewriting prompts, step by step student

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, For All Subject Areas, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

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Research, Unit Plans, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.6.1, W.6.1a, W.6.1b, W.6.1c, W.6.1d, W.6.1e, W.6.7, W.6.9, W.6.10, W.7.1, W.7.1a...

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Memoir Writing and Personal Expository Essay DIGITAL

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

This is the digital interactive version of Memoir and Personal Expository Essay: Writing About Me! "Writing About Me!" is a fun mini-unit that can be used to teach memoir or personal expository essay writing. I've included lesson plans for 3

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Google Apps, Microsoft OneDrive, Centers

$4.50

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Evidence Based Terminology

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Evidence Based Terminology These Evidence Based Terminology guides include the formal language students must use when citing text evidence, as well as references from fiction and nonfiction. If your students struggle to use the proper transition

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

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FREE Proofreading Symbols Chart: Editing with Hammingway

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Hammingway loves to write! Unfortunately, his hooves make this difficult. Sometimes he requires help from human friends with opposable thumbs. These are the proofreading symbols they use to edit his work. This fun freebie includes the proofreading

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Grammar, Writing-Essays

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Posters

FREE

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Paragraphing FREE

By Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

Paragraphing is a challenging concept for middle grade students to grasp. If you’re like me, you hate struggling through rough drafts that resemble a GIANT wall of words! To solve that problem, I started teaching mini-lessons exclusively on

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Centers

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I've been teaching middle school English Language Arts for the past 15 years, and I've been in the same district for over 20. Although I've taught many grade levels, my heart belongs to my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA classes. I love to create lessons that appeal to their natural curiosity and enthusiasm. Yes, middle school students can be a challenge, but we all need something to keep us on our toes. :)

MY TEACHING STYLE

I strive to be the ELA teacher I would want my own children to have. That means differentiating instruction and challenging students at every ability level. It also means being interesting! Teaching is 3/4 theater. Finally, it all comes down to demonstrating respect for students and appreciating them for who they are right now. As teachers, the promise of the future is in our hands. I try to remember that every single day.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Although I am honored to be the recipient of honors and awards from my school district, my most cherished "trophy" is a battered, second-hand binder filled with letters and poems from thankful students and parents. That binder is precious to me and never fails to warm my heart.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

My master's degree is from Stony Brook University, and I am certified to teach English 7-12 and Elementary Education N-6.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

When I'm not writing or teaching, I love to play tennis, read, and travel with my family. You and I can hang out together at my blog ELABuffet We'll settle in for some teaching tips, free resources, and a whole lot of fun!

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff

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English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, U.S. History, ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Presidents' Day, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, For Administrators, Test Preparation, End of Year, Close Reading, Social Emotional Learning