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Writing-expository Common Core L.6.5a resources
Writing About Me Using Hyperbole & Simile | Back to School Writing Series
Free and Fun Writing that's aligned to standards! Who knew explanatory writing could be so fun?! This NO-PREP printable or Google Slides step-by-step writing activity guides students through the process of coming up with a topic to brag about it in a fun way, writing similes, writing hyperbole, getting to see an awesome sample, and then incorporating everything into their very own bragging & boasting written description. It's amazing you get this for FREE!Great for easing student back into w
Grades:
4th - 8th
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The Detail Shop: Getting Students to Write Descriptive and Detailed Paragraphs
This packet will...
>teach students HOW to add descriptive details to their writing.
>teach students HOW to organize their writing.
>save the teacher HOURS of preparation time
>save the teacher HOURS of grading time because each assignment is a compact one-paragraph, one-page assignment
This packet includes...
>24 READY-TO-USE, high-interest writing assignments for grades 5, 6, 7, or 8.
>a 1st set of 12 assignments for grades 5 or 6 that focus on topic and concluding
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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Figurative Language Introduction Worksheet
A quick introduction into the realm of figurative language. This is best used after an informative lecture on the topic. Some starter examples are provided at the top of the page. Then students can work in small groups to get through the guided practice, and discuss the answers as a class. Students can independently complete the second section. You will be able to gage their understanding by the evidence they provide!
Grades:
6th - 7th
Nelson Mandela Speech Reading & Writing Lessons
Over the course of these lessons, students will read Nelson Mandela's inaugural address, analyse the content and language, before applying their learning to a plan, and creating their own speech, before finally reviewing their work.The lessons are ideal for middle schoolers and homeschoolers. Every stage offers support and challenge, being aligned with Bloom's Taxonomy. These lessons are a great idea for Language Arts topic lessons in Black History Month.If you are using this or any of my other
Grades:
6th
Also included in:Â Writing to Argue Bundle
Show, Don't Tell & Descriptive Writing - A Lesson
This lesson for Middle School classes will enhance your learners' writing. Through a lesson structured in line with Bloom's Taxonomy, students will be introduced to the concept of "show, don't tell", before practicing with an exemplar text and finally, applying this to a descriptive writing task.This lesson is best for students who have learned about figurative language/literary devices and have mastered a few concepts.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Fiction Writing for Middle School Bundle
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