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Writing Workshop Narratives/Short Stories as Mentor Texts

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Writer's Workshop Narratives/Short Stories as Mentor TextsIn this writing workshop, students will examine the literary elements in short stories and then use these mentor texts as models to brainstorm, draft, and revise their own narratives. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4...

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Theme Analysis Essay: Step by Step Writing Guide for Use With Any Text

By The Literary Maven

This resource is designed to guide students step by step through the process of writing a theme analysis essay and can be used with any text: a novel, short story, play, nonfiction piece, etc. Students will brainstorm themes and practice writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

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Text Dependent Analysis Essay Guide - Print & Digital

By The Literary Maven

This resource is designed to guide students step by step through the process of writing a text dependent analysis essay and can be used with any text: a novel, short story, play, nonfiction piece, etc. The resources included can be printed, used

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.9

$6.00

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The Odyssey Bundle: Intro, WebQuest, Presentations, Projects, Essay, Breakout

By The Literary Maven

This resource bundle includes materials to introduce students to the Odyssey and Greek mythology, a Webquest with events from the epic poem written in narrative form, presentation and project materials, a highly structured argument essay focused on

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Printables, Webquests

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.6, CCRA.W.9...

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Edgar Allan Poe’s Death Readings: Focus on Nonfiction Skills, Argument Essay

By The Literary Maven

Readings on Edgar Allan Poe’s Death: Focus on Nonfiction Skills This one week to two week long lesson on Edgar Allan Poe’s death focuses on the nonfiction skills of synthesize, paraphrase, compare and contrast, and evidence. The lesson culminates

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.1...

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Constructed Response Paragraph - Reading Response Forms

By The Literary Maven

This set of constructed response or reading response forms is designed to support students as they write short responses to any text. Giving students a “formula” for writing will help them structure a well-developed paragraph as they respond to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$2.00

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Writing Workshop Coming of Age Poems as Mentor Texts

By The Literary Maven

In this writing workshop, students will examine and annotate coming of age poetry. Students will then use these mentor texts as models to brainstorm, draft, and revise their own coming of age poetry. This lesson would be ideal to start the year as

Subjects:

Writing, Back to School, Poetry

Grades:

9^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.W.3, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.SL.1, CCRA.L.1

$3.00

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Capitalization Practice

By The Literary Maven

Practice with Capitalization This worksheet introduces five rules of capitalization usage to students. After reading the rules and examples, students practice making corrections according to the rules.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.5.2, L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2, L.9-10.2, L.11-12.2

$1.50

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Argument Essay on the Fairness of the Justice System: Step by Step Writing Guide

By The Literary Maven

Argument Essay on the Fairness of the Justice System: A Step by Step Guide This argument essay packet, focused on the fairness of the US justice system, is designed to introduce students to the skills of argument and writing an argument paper. This

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.8, RI.9-10.10, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.3, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6

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The Odyssey by Homer Argument Essay: Is Odysseus a Hero?

By The Literary Maven

The Odyssey by Homer Argument Essay: Is Odysseus a Hero? The resources in this lesson are designed to help students write an argument essay focused on whether or not Odysseus is a hero after reading The Odyssey. Included: *Brainstorming activity

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$3.00

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Turning a Prompt into a Statement Practice

By The Literary Maven

Practice Turning a Prompt into a Statement Use these resources to teach your students how to turn a prompt into a statement to begin writing a response. Included: *PowerPoint with step by step directions that can be used with the gradual release

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.2, W.8.1, W.8.2, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.2

$3.00

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Comma Usage Practice

By The Literary Maven

Practice with Comma Usage This lesson introduces six rules of comma usage to students. Includes: *Rules and examples *Opportunity for student created examples *24 Practice sentences *Answer key *Common Core (CCSS)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.5.2, L.6.2, L.7.2, L.8.2, L.9-10.2, L.11-12.2

$1.50

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Creative Writing Activities - Engaging & Common Core Aligned for Grades 6-12

By The Literary Maven

Creative Writing Activities - Engaging & Common Core Aligned for Grades 6-12 This set of six creative writing activities is perfect for any creative writing course or unit for students in grades 6 - 12. Engage your students in writing exercises

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.6.7, W.6.8, W.6.9, W.6.10, W.7.3, W.7.4, W.7.5...

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Writing Summary Topic Sentences

By The Literary Maven

Writing Summary Topic Sentences Students will practice writing summaries with a focus on topic sentences. Summary topic sentences are made up of identifying the item (story/article), a summary verb, and finishing your thought. Included: *Examples

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.8.1...

$2.00

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Holocaust Research Essay: Step by Step Writing Guide - Print & Digital

By The Literary Maven

This step by step writing guide is designed to introduce students to the skills of researching and writing a research paper. The resources can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. A print ready PDF is included as well as Google

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Writing

Grades:

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

Types:

Research, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9...

$5.00

Online Resource
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Argument Essay on Teens & Decision Making: Step by Step Writing Guide

By The Literary Maven

Argument Essay on Teens & Decision Making: A Step by Step Writing Guide This argument essay packet, focused on teenagers and their abilities to make good decisions, is designed to introduce students to the skills of argument and writing an

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

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

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.8, RI.9-10.10, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.3, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6

$10.00

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Common Writing Error Practice

By The Literary Maven

Practice with Common Writing Errors Students practice with errors I commonly see in my students' writing: homophones (they're, their, there, your, you're, its, it's, could have, could of, and could've) and the use of plural versus possessive.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Spelling, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

L.5.1, L.5.2, L.6.1, L.6.2, L.7.1, L.7.2, L.8.1, L.8.2, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.11-12.1...

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Poetry Analysis Essay on Writer's Style: Step by Step Writing Guide

By The Literary Maven

Poetry Analysis Essay on Writer's Style: A Step by Step Guide This poetry analysis essay packet, focused on examining writer's style and making biographical connections, is designed to introduce students to the elements of writer's style and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Rubrics

CCSS:

CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$8.00

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Summarizing Practice with "Money" Summaries

By The Literary Maven

Summarizing Practice with "Money" Summaries This lesson focuses on teaching students to write one-sentence summaries. Each word costs ten cents ("a," "an," and "the" are free) and students have $2 (or an amount of your choosing) to write their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RI.9-10.2, RI.11-12.2

$2.00

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Writing Workshop Poems about Parents as Mentor Texts

By The Literary Maven

Writer's Workshop Poems About Parents as Mentor Texts In this writing workshop, students will examine and annotate poetry about parents and the other figures who raise us. Students will then use these mentor texts as models to brainstorm, draft,

Subjects:

Writing, Back to School, Poetry

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (5.02 MB)

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Six years of teaching English 1, 2, 4 (ninth, tenth, and twelfth grade English), Creative Writing, reading intervention classes, and Senior Seminar. Currently a Middle School Literacy Specialist.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe that you must bring the learning to the student rather than expect the student to always come to the learning. In an attempt to bring the learning to my students, my store is full of resources to differentiate instruction: stations, menus, choice boards, etc.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Member of The National Writing Project, Curriculum unit published by the Yale National Initiative

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Undergraduate: English/American Studies, Temple University; Master's: Education, Temple University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Co-host of #2ndaryELA chats for MS & HS ELA teachers. For special product or bundle requests, contact me at brynnallison@theliterarymaven.com.

GRADES

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

SUBJECTS

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Environment, Social Studies, U.S. History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, ELA Test Prep, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Character Education, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Close Reading