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Middle school writing-essays centers under $5
How to Write a Friendly Letter Writing Mini Unit
This Friendly Letter Writing Mini-Unit is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. First, model how to format a letter and envelope and practice with a sample passage. Students will then follow the template to write their own letter.This unit is designed to cover 4 lessons but can be easily adapted to fit your needs. It is appropriate for many upper elementary and middle grade levels. Unit Includes:Teacher lesson plansGoogle Classroom linksSample letter and envelopeSample letter
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Writing Mini Unit BUNDLE for Upper Elementary and Middle Grades
Text Dependent Analysis - TDA - Non-fiction Passages, Prompts and Questions
Differentiated Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) Practice!This product includes:- 3 non-fiction passages on 2 different levels! ***Perfect to meet the needs of all of your students***- Each passage also includes 5 multiple-choice test prep questions and a TDA prompt.- RACES outline provided to help students craft their essay.- Answer Key provided for all of the multiple choice questions.Updated on 03-02-19 to now include Sample TDA Responses!- This product now includes sample answer items for
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4th - 6th
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Opinion and Argumentative Writing Graphic Organizer
Opinion and argumentative writing can be very hard for students to do. They are very opinionated, but can't seem to find enough to write about! This graphic organizer helps students not only get their opinion written down, but organize their argument to support their reasoning. This argumentative writing outline will help student prepare for an argumentative essay.This UPDATED product includes two versions of two different outlines. One version starts off with a space for students to write their
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3rd - 8th
Opinion Writing: Is Chocolate Healthy?
Opinion Writing: Is Chocolate Healthy?Students read an article with opposing views on whether or not chocolate is healthy. There is also a link and QR code to an online article that you can use with the printable article (included) for additional information about the topic. Students form an opinion and write about it referring back to the text! This assignment is great for homework and centers because all of the information is provided. For technology uses: The whole resource can be sent to s
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: February Writing Bundle | Language Arts | Centers | Valentine's Day
OREO Opinion Writing Anchor Charts & Graphic Organizers with Reasons & Examples
Persuasive essay / opinion writing graphic organizers. Use the memorable OREO acronym to teach students how to structure their writing. Includes: full display set, 5 DIFFERENTIATED worksheets, and blank charts for teacher led instruction!You receive:Ink-saving black line PDF, 20pgsBulletin board set4 blank pages with headers for whole group5 leveled graphic organizersCoordinating final draft paperUse leveled diagrams to differentiate to meet students' needs and/or scaffold support throughout the
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1st - 6th
Opinion Writing Transition Words Persuasive Opinion Writing Anchor Charts
Are you looking for Opinion Writing Transition Words posters or anchor charts to display in your classroom? These persuasive writing transition words posters will be helpful if your students are writing an Opinion Essay or a Persuasive Essay. There are two styles for each poster.The 15 posters (US and British English spellings) in this set are: Writing an Opinion –definition The Introduction Introducing Details Supporting Point of View Cause and Effect Compare and Contrast The Conclusion x 2 (sp
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1st - 7th
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4th and 5th Grade Writing Center - Persuasive Writing
Do you need engaging + rigorous writing centers for your 4th and 5th graders? This persuasive/opinion (options for both types of writing include) writing center resource is a perfect literacy center to both engage and challenge your writers.About the this Writing Center Resource:- This writing center includes 12 different paired text task cards for writing persuasive or opinion essays. - There are two different direction pages to choose from: one that specifically asks students to write opinion
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4th - 6th
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Writing Sidekick Office Lapbook, Parts of Speech, Paragraphs, Writing Process
Writing Sidekick- EDITABLE VERSION INCLUDEDClick here for a Sidekick BundleIf you're anything like me, you find yourself begging your students to apply the skills they have learned in your mini-lessons. No matter how many times you remind them, they always seem to forget the skills you are trying to get them to practice independently!These writing sidekicks are PERFECT for students to put out on their desks while they are writing. They also work as great study carrels to keep students focused on
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3rd - 8th
Also included in: Sidekick Bundle- 3-5 Reading, K-3 Reading, 3rd Grade Math, 3-5 Writing
Character Traits: Writing Mini Lesson
This writing mini-lesson on Character Traits dives deep into learning about the different types of traits and how characters are developed and change throughout a story plot. This lesson uses explicit teaching to thoroughly teach the mini-lesson.This mini-lesson is also included in the NARRATIVE WRITING UNIT!Included:1. Anchor Chart: Two Kinds of Traits2. Mentor Text: 3 examples (one is an original story)3. Brainstorm: ABC word list of character traits4. Interactive Notes: 3 interactive noteboo
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2nd - 6th
Elaboration Stations - Practice for Elaboration in Writing Expository/Opinion
Do your students struggle with understanding what it means to elaborate when writing expository or opinion essays? If they are like my students, this is a very difficult concept. Being able to elaborate in their writing, for a lot of students, will be the difference in an excellent test score and a good test score.I've developed these Elaboration Stations for students to practice with Elaboration in essays. Before completing these stations, students will need some background on what it means
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4th - 6th
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The Writing Process Digital Writing Workshop Activity
Students often tend to rush through the writing process, throwing together a rough draft and crying out, "I'm done!" This digital writing process activity is an interactive way to help them focus on truly digging into the writing process and its importance. Students will spend time working through writing workshop mini lessons and activities in a way that is manageable and meaningful. Instead of writing a lot and being DONE, students will really dig into one sentence, learning how less is more.
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6th - 9th
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Text Dependent Analysis - TDA - Fiction Passages, Prompts and Questions
Differentiated Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) Practice!This product includes:- 3 fiction passages on 2 different levels!***Perfect to meet the needs of all of your students***- Each passage also includes 5 multiple-choice test prep questions and a TDA prompt.- RACES outline provided to help students craft their essay.- Answer Key provided for all of the multiple choice questions.Updated on 03-11-19 to now include Sample TDA Responses!- This product now includes sample answer items for each of the
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4th - 6th
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Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer - works for any basic paragraph!
Help your students organize their thoughts into a logical, well-structured paragraph! This organizer can be used for opinion writing, creative writing, expository writing, and more. This two-page PDF includes an organizer with lines for each sentence and an organizer with boxes for each sentence. Use whichever layout works for your students, or let them choose the one they prefer.At the top of the page, there is room to write a prompt before making copies, but this space can also be left blank.
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2nd - 10th
Also included in: Special Education Teacher Back-to-School Bundle
Jamboard™ Templates for Writing
Ready to engage students in meaningful online writing activities? These Jamboard™ templates are the perfect tools to accompany writing mini lessons or provide a discussion springboard. Students can work on everything from pre-writing to peer editing with narrative, informative, and argumentative writing.JAMBOARD™ TEMPLATE CONTENTS:24 image templates with a variety of writing skill fociA link for a Google Slides version of the templates with editable wordingTeaching ideas for each templateA link
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6th - 9th
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Modal Auxiliaries Anchor Chart Poster | Modal Auxiliary Verbs
This product includes a one-page PDF anchor chart poster for Modal Auxiliaries that can be used during Writer's Workshop for a mini-lesson on using Modal Auxiliary Verbs.Save Money and get the Language Arts Anchor Chart Poster Growing BundleHow to use this resource:Guided /Interactive Notebook pageClass display posterReference page for writer's workshopDon’t forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits for future purchases! Every 20 credits is worth $1! Please take a moment to give a 5 star rati
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Language Arts Anchor Chart Posters BUNDLE l Writing l Reference Guides
Color-Coded Five Paragraph Essay Graphic Organizer for Differentiation
Looking for a way to differentiate essay writing? Try using symbolism to help students remember the role of each paragraph and to organize their thoughts while prewriting.Sometimes students need to hear and see the meaning and purpose of various paragraphs in different lights. Many struggling writers benefit from analogies and symbolic explanations. This color-coded essay graphic organizer serves the purpose of helping students remember the meaning behind each paragraph in a five-paragraph essay
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6th - 10th
ANIMAL REPORT: MAMMALS: INFORMATIONAL REPORT: RESEARCH TEMPLATES
This resource is included in the mega bundle:
ANIMAL RESEARCH MEGA BUNDLE 2
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ANIMAL REPORT: MAMMALS: INFORMATIONAL REPORT WRITING: RESEARCH FLIPBOOK /INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK TEMPLATES
Have your students write informational reports on 16 mammals. These flipbooks scaffold the structural components of an Informational Report at each stage of the writing process. This resource can be used as a stand-alone flipbook or in an inter
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: ANIMAL RESEARCH 2: ANIMAL GROUPS: EDITABLE FLIPBOOKS BUNDLE
Peer Editing Feedback | Writing Workshop & Conferences | Checklists & Forms
Looking for a resource to help your students give peer editing & feedback on writing assignments? This resource gives your students a writing checklist, choice board menus & fill-in forms that can be used for reflection, peer editing & writing conferences. The resources will help your students offer quick and effective feedback. It also is a great way to increase motivation & writing effort when your students know it will be read by their peers. What's included:• Suggestions &am
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Peer Editing Writing Feedback Bundle Checklists Task Cards Posters
Writing Hooks, Leads, and Introductions
Interesting leads are a great way for students to grab a reader's attention. Good writers make use of strong leads to add interest to their writing. Students who know how to engage their audience often find it easier to organize their writing and add better details. Get your students hooked on better writing habits. Included in this resource:• A handy anchor chart• 3 sheets of examples and student practice (10 total types of leads)• 3 sheets of "Collection Jars" for reading connection and inte
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4th - 6th
R.A.C.E. to Answer With Evidence - Writing Strategies
R.A.C.E. is an excellent strategy for teaching students how to support written answers with text evidence. Included in this product: 4 posters explaining each step of of RACE with example9 sentence starters for providing evidenceStudent reference sheet for their binder with the above informationFull-sized worksheet for student practiceHalf-sized worksheet for student practiceFor digital worksheets (Google Slides) for scaffolding student responses, see my Digital RACE Response Sheets - for Eviden
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4th - 6th
P.E.E.L. paragraphs literacy writing mat scaffold in history (PEEL)
This powerpoint contains a writing scaffold to help students frame their paragraphs using PEEL. Most students are familiar with PEE in their paragraphs but the L is what makes students show their understanding to a higher level.The first slide is a writing mat with the sentence starters. This can been laminated and given to students to use with their written work, in particular for essays. It could also be photocopied and stuck into the students books for regular reference. My classes have bot
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5th - 11th
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Close Reading with Informational Text
Get your students closely reading and writing about informational text. Teach your students to highlight key ideas, take annotative notes, form opinions, debate, cite evidence, and write persuasively!This resource outlines for teachers how to implement close reading instruction with informational articles.Do you use informational articles from Scholastic News, Storyworks, Time for Kids, National Geographic for Kids, etc. in your classroom? If so, this resource is perfect for you!This resource
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Informational Text Bundle | Reading & Writing | Print & Digital
Peer Editing Checklist - 3 Informative/Expository Writing Peer Review Checklists
Get your students to peer edit like pros with these engaging and organized Informational / Explanatory peer review editing checklists! These revising checklists have differentiated levels for 5, 7, & 9 paragraphs so that you can reach every learner in your class. This standards aligned resource includes 3 print-and-go peer editing checklists already planned and prepped for you. Teachers can use them all school year long to help students know what to edit in their essays. The reusable peer ed
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6th - 12th
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SBAC PREP VOLCANOES: TEXT-BASED INFORMATIVE WRITING INTERMEDIATE
With Common Core and SBAC testing, I am now teaching text-based informative writing in my 4th grade classroom. It has been very hard to find appropriate materials to teach students how to write in a manner similar to the performance tasks. This packet is designed to allow students to practice doing text-based writing and a mini-research report. All the materials needed to do a research report, including 5 different types of texts, are included as well as a reference page of links to additiona
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4th - 8th
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