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Adult education writing-expository resources for Easel
Works Cited Bibliography 9th Edition MLA Format Research Writing Activity
You'll love how easy it is to teach your students how to create a works cited page! This resource breaks down the technical skills they need to create an accurate, correct works cited page. Updated with the 9th edition MLA revisions and no prep. This lesson focuses on the hows and whys of creating a properly formatted works cited page using the current MLA standards. Scaffolded, so students get practice step-by-step and build confidence along the way. Everything you need is included:print and
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Exercises on Redundancies, Parallel Structure, and Variety
Do your students understand the importance of word choice and sentence structure in creating coherent essays? With these worksheets, students will begin to recognize redundancies, faulty parallel structure, and lack of sentence variety. They will be able to rewrite problem sentences to make them more effective.The exercises can easily be incorporated into a lesson on essay revision. Answer keys are included.Check out these related products:Practice With TransitionsSuggested Activities for Senten
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Grammar Bundle
In-Text Citation Practice - Citation Machines
This resource will assist your students in practicing MLA in-text citations. This will also help them integrate and explain quotes using the I.C.E. method. **Teachers - you will need to choose articles for your students to read based on the worksheet's activity. However, the topic is common. I left this open, so teachers can choose which grade level to use this for.**
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How to Write a Thesis Statement Exercise | Printable | Digital | Easel
Thesis statement writing is easy once you know how. One of the most difficult aspects of writing essays about literature is getting started. So often, students will just sit and stare at their blank sheets of paper because they do not know how to begin. This resource will help students develop a thesis statement and is perfect for distance learning.If given enough practice writing thesis statements, students will be confident about how to begin their essays and will have a head start on organizi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction Paragraph | Text Based Evidence Writing | Thesis Statement
INTRODUCING a fantastic resource that teaches students how to write the Attention Grabber (Hook Sentence), Necessary Information, and Thesis Statement for an introduction paragraph. Students will always remember the correct information to include in an introduction paragraph with this simple strategy.Included:ANT Introduction PosterANT Introduction Resource HandoutInverted Pyramid ResourceInverted Pyramid Graphic OrganizerAttention Grabber ExamplesNecessary Information ExamplesThesis Statement
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Writing Prompts: Agree or Disagree PRINT and EASEL
This resource includes writing prompts/discussion activities that run the gamut from Classroom Rules to Fashion. Others are: the Environment, Honesty, Study Habits and Motivation, Discrimination, and Advertising. Please see my Free product for an eighth topic - Education. Each topic has nine statements on a chart that students can record their answers. Designed as group work but could be done individually. Great writing prompts for middle and secondary students. Excellent for secondary or
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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Practice With Transitions
This Power Point presentation outlines 10 categories of transitional words and their functions. It also gives word lists for and examples of each category. Exercises for student practice and answer keys are included.Other products you may find useful:Sentence FluencyMerry Mix-Up Paragraph OrganizationClick on this link to view and download free products from my store. These will give you an idea of the quality of my work. Dianne Mason’s Free ProductsClick on the green star next to my picture on
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Grammar Bundle
Sentence Starters for Cite, Extend, and Summarize RACES PARAGRAPHS
Put your brain in gear before you put your writing in motion! This product includes resource pages for CITE, EXTEND, AND SUMMARIZE sentence starters for RACES paragraphs. These pages are also included in PERFECT PARAGRAPHS by Scholastic Runway. Get the complete product that includes resources for Restate, Answer, Literary Cite Evidence, Cite Evidence from different sources, RACES graphic organizers, and example RACES paragraphs at CLICK HERE FOR PERFECT PARAGRAPHS
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Politics of Mental Health
Structured questions to initiate active elf reflection of brainstorming notes and thoughts to be compiled and submitted in a comprehensive essay. Essays will be based on reflection from individual student's personal thought processes, incorporating supporting evidence for their final essay's constructive reasoning with examples of information from the required resources and materials assigned and linked in the instruction portion of the assignment. Final essays will focus on writing about
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
FREE Warm-up, Discussion, Writing Prompt Activity - Education PRINT and EASEL
Free product - one of a series of classroom discussion activities - "Agree or Disagree?" - students have the opportunity to work in groups, pairs, or individually to discuss or write about ten statements on a topic.Great as writing prompts too and for conversation opportunities in ESL classrooms.Please see my store for the complete set of seven Agree or Disagree topics which can be viewed here:Set of 7 Agree or Disagree Writing Prompts or Discussion Points
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Night by Elie Wiesel, Instructional Unit, Includes Quizzes & 2 Research Projects
This engaging and easy-to-use unit for Night has recently been expanded and improved. A second, entirely different, research paper assignment has been added. An answer key for the quizzes, as well as self-grading Easel assessments have been added.This is a unit I have used to teach the novel Night by Elie Wiesel to 8th, 9th, and 10th-grade students with great success. Obviously, it has evolved and improved over the years. The students learn not only about Elie Wiesel and his family but also are
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
Expository Writing - Halloween Edition
Elevate your expository writing skills with our comprehensive Expository Writing Planning Guide! This guide seamlessly navigates students through the entire process of crafting an expository essay, all while infusing a delightful Halloween theme. Packed with engaging topics and visually captivating graphics, this resource is your key to adding excitement and creativity to your writing assignments. Spice up your writing today with this must-have planning guide!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Internet Research Activity: Facts to Support Claims and Counterclaims
Introducing our ELA Research Worksheet: Empower your high school or middle school students to excel in English Language Arts! This engaging worksheet prompts students to select a topic, harness the power of the internet to gather evidence, and craft three compelling claims while skillfully addressing one counterclaim. Foster critical thinking and research skills with this essential tool for academic success. Elevate your ELA classroom today!Printable Activity / Worksheet. PDF - File FormatAnswer
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Thanksgiving Informational Writing and Word Search
This NO PREP Thanksgiving activity is an excellent resource to help students practice paraphrasing and synthesizing information. If your students are like mine, they are awesome at citing evidence but really struggle with putting information into their own words. Using this resource has been a game changer for all my students. Regardless of their Lexile levels, all my students are able to read the information. Students know that there isn’t one right answer and are more willing to try and wr
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Expository Writing Guided Worksheet / Planner
Enhance your students' expository writing skills with this comprehensive Guided Worksheet/Planner. Tailored to assist budding writers in organizing their ideas effectively, this worksheet serves as a strategic tool for planning and structuring expository essays. Designed with step-by-step guidance, it prompts students through the essay writing process, covering essential elements such as introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Its user-friendly format empowers students to brainstorm ideas
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Powerful Paragraphs 1 - Capital Letters
Do your students struggle to write a powerful paragraph? Mine too! I made this series to help them master writing a simple paragraph. I saw real improvements when I started using it once a week.The first in the series "Powerful Paragraphs", this activity is designed to boost your students' writing skills. It was designed for both English Language Learners, and native English speakers who need help structuring a powerful paragraph.The process is simple. Look at the image together and brainstorm s
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Bully Pulpit social media and president poewr in rhetoric activity
Executive Branch. Presidential Power, and Article II topics are covered in coordination with the political history of the "rhetorical" presidency's power grabs. Starts with Teddy Roosevelt and stops at the present-day "age of social media". Students evaluate the movement into the social media age to offer persuasive perspectives on Presidential power over time. Focusing on the now and future to explain and predict the influence of social media on political communication under presidents who incr
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Argumentative Essay Planning Worksheet
Empower students with the tools to craft persuasive argumentative essays effectively using this comprehensive worksheet. This resource systematically breaks down the essay writing process, guiding students through structuring an argumentative essay. It aids in teaching the formatting essentials, including two well-supported reasons, a counterclaim paragraph, and effective transitions. With clear instructions and a rubric for guidance, this worksheet helps students plan, organize, and write compe
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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Christmas Informational Writing and Word Search
This NO PREP Christmas activity is an excellent resource to help students practice paraphrasing and synthesizing information. If your students are like mine, they are awesome at citing evidence but really struggle with putting information into their own words. Using this resource has been a game changer for all my students. Regardless of their Lexile levels, all my students are able to read the information. Students know that there isn’t one right answer and are more willing to try and write
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: December ELA Sub Plan Activities for Middle and High School
Essay Writing: Wit & Humour
Research and Reflect! The student will read six short papers about ‘Wit and Humour’ by Joseph Addison (1672 – 1719), in which the author describes different types of humour and offers his opinions about whether these are effective or appropriate. (Please note, these essays are not themselves humorous!) The student may also read two short samples of humorous writing (included) by P.G. Wodehouse (1881-1975). Several topics for essays are suggested. The student may choose to write an essay that sim
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Thanksgiving Table Setting Art and/or Writing Activity
This Thanksgiving activity allows students:to compare formal and informal table settings, draw or paste their own table setting, and to connect their design to expository writing. Students are asked to explain their table setting and why they chose to place the items where they did.The formal and informal table settings can be used to discuss the similarities and differences with the class, as a whole, and used to complete the included Formal and Informal Venn-Diagram.Includes the following:8.
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1st - 5th, Adult Education
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Brainstorming/Freewriting Practice for Cause-Effect Essay
This is a worksheet intended to help your students in the prewriting stage for a cause-effect essay. Students can freewrite for 10-15 minutes and then share ideas with classmates.If you like this product, please follow me: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Sellers-Im-Following/Add/Flee-Ennui Thanks for your support.
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Essay Writing - creating a powerful lead/hook for an introduction
This worksheet provides lead/hook writing practice for your students. It is a great brainstorming tool for students who feel stuck when starting an essay.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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Reading Comprehension: The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter
‘Gramma said when you come on something good, first thing to do is share it with whoever you can find; that way, the good spreads out where no telling it will go. Which is right.’Little Tree narrates his own story, the tale of a unique upbringing in the near-wilderness in the 1930’s with his Cherokee grandparents as loving teachers.‘The Education of Little Tree’ by Forrest Carter is a book that many readers turn to again and again. It is suitable for students age 11 and up who are ready to read
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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