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Writing Complete Sentences Tutorial & Practice for Upper Elementary & Middle

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As a middle school teacher, I found myself constantly reminding my students to "write in complete sentences, avoid fragments, and run-ons!" Even though I knew this topic had been taught to them at multiple points, I needed a mini-lesson to show

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English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

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

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Argumentative / Persuasive Writing Tutorial Bundle Resources Mini-Lessons

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Teenagers are awesome at arguing, but getting them to get all their thoughts down in a cohesive paper can be difficult sometimes. I have taught argumentative/persuasive writing for many years. I have combined the materials that I have found the

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Transition Words and Phrases Chart and Practice Worksheet with Examples Writing

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This products gives students practice with transition words and phrases. I have included an anchor chart of several examples of transition words by category. An argumentative essay example has students highlight transitions. In addition, two

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

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Argumentative or Persuasive Essay Writing Sample & Guide Graphic Organizer

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This product provides an example of an argumentative essay for students about school uniforms with a graphic organizer filled out. Students are asked to do the same with a debatable issue. Includes:*Example for Students: Argumentative essay sample

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Argumentative Essay Introduction Tutorial Samples and Guide Persuasive

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Do your students need help writing strong introductions to their argumentative essays? This guide provides information how to write an effective argumentative essay, gives two samples for students to color-code the important parts of an

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Essay Types Identification Worksheet or Sort Expository Argumentative Narrative

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This activity helps students identify different types of essay types based off prompts. The three types covered are: Expository, Argumentative, Narrative. I have included an anchor chart and 15 examples for students to identify. There are two

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Argumentative or Persuasive Essay Body Paragraph Strategies and Writing Guide

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This product provides students with an anchor page to give students 11 strategies to use in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay. Students identify the strategies of 14 examples. A writing guide helps students write three body paragraphs

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

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

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Transition Words Chart by Category FREE Transitional Writing Anchor Chart

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This chart provides students with transition words divided up by category. I've included a color and black and white version. This is great for students to have in a writing folder or interactive notebook as a resource. You can place this on

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English Language Arts, Writing

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

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Argumentative Essay Conclusion Examples and Writing Guide Persuasive FREE

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Help your students write strong conclusions with this tutorial. It includes information on effective conclusions, explains the four main parts of a conclusion, gives an example for students to color code, an example for students to put in the

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Argumentative or Persuasive Paragraph Writing Sample Example and Guide

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This product includes a persuasive paragraph example for students on whether college athletes should be paid. It includes the same graphic organizer students will use to build their paragraph. This is a great model before students complete the same

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Argumentative Essay Editing Color-Coding Peer Revision Handout Persuasive

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I've always found my students do better with a guide when peer editing. This editing guide has students color-code to check for important parts of an argumentative essay. I've included a color and black and white version. Includes:*Color-coding

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

FREE

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Argumentative or Persuasive Essay Do's and Don'ts Chart and Practice Writing

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This product has a chart with do's and don't of argumentative writing. Students answer 10 true/false questions to assess understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:*Chart with do's and don'ts*10

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Argumentative Essay Opposing the Opposite Viewpoint Tutorial FREE

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This tutorial teaches students the importance of opposing the opposite viewpoint in an argumentative essay. Includes:*Why you should address the opposing view*Sentence starters to address the opposing view with examples *Student worksheet to work

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Homework, Printables

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Argumentative or Persuasive Essay Generic Rubric

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Need a generic rubric to grade your students' argumentative essays? This rubric breaks down their essays with simple yes or no for the necessary parts. This is not editable. I have included a color and black and white version. You can assign

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

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

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Printables

FREE

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Literary Hero Argumentative Paper, All Steps Included, Research, Peer-editing

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Includes: Prompt, Steps, Research Guide, Peer-editing form, Rubric for Grading

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

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

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15 years in middle school Language Arts and Social Studies

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Undergrad in Middle School Education; Masters degree in Middle/Secondary English Education

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