Halloween writing-expository Common Core W.8.1a resources

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

, RI.7.8

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Also included in: RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets BUNDLE of 40 RACE Passages and Writing Prompts

RACE Strategy Prompts and Passages 6th-8th Grades | More Passages

Created by

Read Relevant

Looking for more practice with the RACE Strategy? This product contains 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through the use of the RACE strategy. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and text evidence, and to provide concluding statements. Please note: the passages in this product are the same ones used in this Reading Comprehension and Writing with the RACE Strat

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

, W.6.2b

, W.7.1

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Also included in: RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets BUNDLE of 40 RACE Passages and Writing Prompts

Argumentative Essay Writing, Argument Writing How to Guide, Topics, Rubric CCSS

Created by

Laura Randazzo

Help your high school and advanced middle school students win their written arguments with these easy-to-follow essay writing materials. This bundle of interactive, step-by-step materials inspires even my most reluctant students to put pen to paper. Activities/handouts featuring modern design elements will guide your students as they learn to craft their own meaningful and effective argumentative essays. Easy prep for you; excellent growth for your students’ writing skills.Just print and teach!I

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Lectures, Handouts

CCSS:

W.8.1

, W.8.1b

, W.8.1c

, W.8.1d

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Paragraph Writing How to Write a Paragraph of the Week Grades 6-8 with Digital

Created by

Rachel Lynette

❝ This resource is fantastic for teaching paragraph structure, adding details to writing, and supporting opinions with reasoning. My students enjoyed completing the paragraphs each week and I saw growth in their writing by the end of the year. Thank you! ❞ -Molly TParagraph writing just got easier! Whether you need print or digital, these ready-to-use pages (and slides) are an effective way to help your students learn and practice writing a paragraph.You'll get everything you need for argument

Subjects:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

The Daring English Teacher

, W.6.1d

, W.6.1e

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Also included in: Paragraph Writing of the Week Graphic Organizers- Differentiation for Grades 5-6

Embedding Quotations in Writing - Teaching How to Embed Quotes - PRINT & DIGITAL

Created by

Teach your students how to properly embed, cite, and explain quotes in their writing with this comprehensive teaching lesson! Students will learn four different ways to embed quotes in their writing. This lesson includes ample activities for practice, and students can apply the skill all year long. Includes digital resources!From an extensive editable PowerPoint to multiple worksheets to help students practice the skill to invaluable student references, this embedding quotes teaching resource ha

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets

CCSS:

W.8.1

Darlene Anne - Middle School ELA

, W.8.2b

, W.9-10.1

, W.9-10.2

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Also included in: Ultimate Writing Bundle - Secondary ELA Writing

Argumentative Writing Middle School ELA Argument Essay PRINT & DIGITAL

Created by

Q- What makes argument essay writing easier to teach?A- An EDITABLE argumentative writing unit with well-written mentor texts and a step-by-step process! Students will LOVE this argument essay writing unit, as well as the real-life application and mentor texts included here.Update 1: I included 40 editable pages, a Google Drive link to the entire argumentative essay unit, and an extra rubric! As of January 2021, the digital file is even more interactive.Update 2: Buyers have been asking for at-a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

For All Subjects, Reading Strategies, Writing-Expository

, W.6.1d

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Also included in: Argumentative, Narrative, Informative, Research, & Expository Writing BUNDLE

Graphic Organizer Multi-Pack

Created by

Cult of Pedagogy

** NOW INCLUDES TEMPLATES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR REMOTE LEARNING (GOOGLE SLIDES ONLY) **This fantastic collection contains everything you need to create beautiful, effective, customized graphic organizers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHAT'S INSIDE:✔ 15 EDITABLE graphic organizer designs: Change the fonts, edit the text, and resize, add, or delete any element on the page.✔ PowerPoint for Windows and

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.6.5

For All Subject Areas, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

, RI.8.5

, RI.9-10.5

, RI.11-12.5

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Argumentative Writing UNIT Common Core Grades 6-12 Editable

Created by

Tracee Orman

Teach your students to write solid argument essays step-by-step with my Argumentative Writing unit. It is aligned with the Common Core State Standards for grades 6-12. Newly updated to include EDITABLE handouts and rubrics in Google Drive (using Google Slides). This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES MEGA BUNDLE and is also included in my Argument Essay Writing Bundle + Editable Presentation and Handouts.Students won't struggle writing an argument with my graphic organize

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Research, Activities

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.3

, RI.7.1

, RI.7.2

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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism

How to Write a Paragraph | Mini Unit Middle School

Created by

Mrs Nelson Teaches

Middle school students often need explicit instructions on how to complete seemingly simple tasks--like writing paragraphs! Teachers often assume students can successfully compose a well-written paragraph, when in fact many of them struggle and need extra support. This writing paragraphs mini unit breaks down the process of writing a paragraph (with a topic sentence, supporting detail sentences and concluding sentences) into simple, understandable terms to which students can relate. Ample exam

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

, W.6.1e

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Thesis Statement Activities - Thesis Statement Worksheets, Templates, Examples

Created by

Mondays Made Easy

Save with the bundled discount! These thesis statement activities will help your students master thesis statements. This bundle includes an introductory mini lesson, handouts, practice worksheets, thesis statement templates, graphic organizers, and examples written by real students! Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®.⚡︎⚡︎⚡︎ Save over 10% with the bundled discount! ⚡︎⚡︎⚡︎Included with these Thesis Statement Activities:✏️ Thesis Statement Slideshow Lesson - Microsoft PowerPoint® a

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.1

DiGiGoods and Printables ELA

, W.7.2

, W.7.4

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Claim Counterclaim and Rebuttal Counterargument 360 Digital ELA Escape Room

Created by

Make learning exciting! Counterclaim 360 Digital Escape Room and Google Slides Workshop. Students journey through medieval villages, castles, dungeons, and cool 360 scenes to learn how to write flawless counterclaims. This resource is packed full of activities, puzzles, games, sound effects, clues, and escape codes.❤ **STUDENTS DO NOT NEED A THINGLINK ACCOUNT**Students will learn:The purpose of writing counterclaimsWhere to place the counterclaimTo know the oppositionHow to introduce the count

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 11th, Adult Education

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1b

, W.6.1

Kim's Middle School Mania

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Also included in: WRITING Argumentative Narrative Informative Literary Analysis & ELA Test Prep

The Tell Tale Heart Mock Trial-Great Fall Activity

Created by

This activity is great for Halloween, Spooky Season, or Fall. Students will use close reading skills and cite text evidence to prove their case in this "Tell Tale Heart" Mock Trial. Students will read the short story "The Tell Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe. Then students will view a short mock trial procedure video. Next, students will be assigned roles and divided into groups and complete handouts to help them prepare for their role in the trial. Complete step by step directions are included!

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.8.1

, RL.9-10.1

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Persuasive Writing Unit - Lesson, Graphic Organizer, Essay Topics, and Rubric

Created by

Mondays Made Easy

This persuasive writing unit is suitable for online learning with digital materials for Google Classroom®. Scaffold persuasive essay writing using the slideshow lesson, graphic organizers, and student examples included with this bundle! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 30% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Persuasive Writing Unit:✏️ Persuasive Writing Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Microsoft PowerPoint®✏️ Main Idea & Supporting Details Slideshow Lesson - Google Slides® & Micr

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

RI.6.1

, RI.6.2

, RI.6.5

, RI.6.6

, RI.6.8

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Persuasive and Argumentative Essay Unit - Lessons, Handouts, Sample Essays

Created by

Simply Novel

Argumentative and Persuasive Essay Writing Unit - everything you need to help students grasp the concept of the five-paragraph Argumentative and Persuasive essays. Includes Teacher Notes/Instructions, Notes on the elements of an Argumentative/Persuasive Essay, handouts on the organization and structure (helping students learn the difference between the Argumentative Essay and the Persuasive Essay), lesson on writing an Argumentative/Persuasive Thesis, a Peer-Editing Checklist, Rubrics, 3 Sample

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.1

ELA Test Prep, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

, W.7.1c

, W.7.1d

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Also included in: Essay Writing Lesson, Activity Year-Long BUNDLE: 5-Paragraph Essay Writing Unit

RACE Strategy Writing Passages and Prompts Print & Digital

Created by

Read Relevant

Practice the RACE Strategy with 10 ready-to-use passages and short response questions to guide students through this helpful writing technique. It is a digital, paperless resources that you will share with your students. Great for independent work during distance learning. This product is located on Google Slides and is 100% digital. A printable PDF is also included in your purchase. RACE is a writing strategy to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, wit

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Independent Work Packet, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.6.7

, RI.6.8

, RI.6.10

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository

, RI.7.8

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Also included in: ELA Reading Comprehension & RACE Strategy Writing Prompts Bundle 6th 7th Grade

Writing Workshop Checklists and Conference Activity Sheets

Created by

Just Add Students

Differentiation is easy in Writing Workshop with with these quick "Note from Your Teacher" conference checklists. On one side of the page, you assign exactly what students need to focus on in workshop, and students respond back on the other side. Make assessments easier and writing workshop more productive. Editable.What you'll get:editable checklists for the following modes of writing:NarrativeOpinionArgumentInformative/explanatoryResearchBlank form you can customizePlus, a note-taker sheet

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.4.1

, W.4.2

, W.4.3

, W.4.4

, W.4.5

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Also included in: Rubrics, checklists, and feedback forms for Writing Activities and Workshop

Writing Our World™ Premium Curriculum: Grades 6th-8th

Created by

Redwood Literacy

Are you looking to help your students with dyslexia unlock their writing potential? Do your students…• have a lot of ideas, but struggle to get them on the page?• tend to write in run-on sentences?• become overwhelmed with longer writing assignments?• produce disorganized pieces of writing? • write short, unelaborated paragraphs?• resist writing altogether? Cultivate confident writing and critical thinking skills in your students with Writing Our World™.Through this curriculum, students will lea

Subjects:

Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

Kerry Tracy Feel-Good Teaching

, W.6.1d

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Writing Opening and Closing Paragraphs Bundle

Created by

Teach students to write outstanding introduction and conclusion paragraphs for persuasive essays and informative, explanatory, or expository essays.No matter what type of writing you are doing, writing opening and closing paragraphs can be extremely challenging. This lesson breaks down the parts of each and provides practice. It makes it much easier for students to understand what to do and how to do it, so they actually write!These lessons include three parts for both opening and closing paragr

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Lesson

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

W.4.4

, W.4.10

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1d

, W.5.2a

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Thesis Statement Task Cards

Created by

the Resource Retriever

These 20 task cards are perfect for reinforcing thesis statement writing skills. Skills addressed: -Identify is thesis statement is strong or weak & explain why -Writing thesis statements with three points -Edit and rewrite poor thesis statements -Restate thesis statements for conclusion paragraph -Edit & rewrite thesis statement for verb tense consistency Recording sheet and answer key with suggested answers are included. I love this specific task card as a small group activity or as

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Task Cards

CCSS:

W.6.1a

, W.7.2a

Read it Write it Learn it

, W.8.2a

Narrative, Argument, Informative, and Research Writing Makerspace Bundle

Created by

Digital Resource! This writer's workshop for Secondary ELA is perfect for distance learning and includes all the tools students need to work independently through the writing process for argument, informative, research, and narrative writing. Tools for analyzing mentor texts, brainstorming, outlining, drafting, editing, revising, conferencing, polishing a final copy, and grading are all here in one digital work space. Linked tabs make navigating through the writing process easy and paperless. Li

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Rubrics

CCSS:

W.7.1

Creative Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

, W.7.1c

, W.7.1d

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Essay Writing (Expository, Persuasive/Argument & Literary Analysis) Common Core

Created by

START Avaline and Carli

Perfect for the beginning of the year, this common core aligned complete essay writing unit includes extensive instruction coupled with concept specific practice opportunities on the expository, persuasive and literary essays. Over 66 pages in length, this essay writing unit can be broken down into ~13-16 lesson plans and offers printable practice activities on the following topics:- Essay at a Glance (Visual illustrations of essay writing in its simplest form, including the Funnel Model.)- Outl

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Workbooks, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.5.1

, W.5.1b

, W.5.1c

, W.5.1d

, W.5.2

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Introductions are like Free Samples (DISTANCE LEARNING): Lesson for ANY Essay!

Created by

Secondary Sara

Now includes Google, PDF, *and* Office versions! Introduction paragraphs are like free samples of food – it’s your one chance to grab a customer (reader) and convince them to “buy in” and keep reading. This lesson teaches students that it’s important to not just have a great hook, but make the entire paragraph clear and compelling so that readers get an accurate, engaging preview of what will be discussed. This lesson (PDF, Google Slides, and editable PPT files), applicable for argumentative OR

Subjects:

Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

W.6.1a

, W.6.2a

, W.7.2a

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

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Also included in: Five Paragraph Essays Lesson Bundle (DISTANCE LEARNING): Unit for ANY Prompt!

Christmas No Prep Persuasive and Descriptive Writing Bundle

Created by

Just Add Students

Your students will love these fun, creative writing prompts that are perfect for the crazy days before the holidays!You'll have everything you need to keep your students engaged and writing! And as a bonus, you'll get a set of editable lesson plans.How will this bundle help you do this?This what you'll get in the "Dear Santa" resource:writing prompt that sets the purpose for the letterfriendly letter format for easy referenceprewriting: audience & purposeprewriting: what is your evidence th

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.4.1

, W.4.4

, W.5.1

, W.5.1a

, W.5.1b

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Graphic Organizer Poster Pack

Created by

Cult of Pedagogy

This beautiful set of 10 colored graphic organizers -- with four color options -- will help your students learn to use text structures to improve reading and writing. Used in conjunction with my Graphic Organizer Multi-Pack, these 8.5" x 11" mini-posters will visually reinforce students' study of text structures, which will:~ Improve non-fiction reading comprehension in science, social studies, and technical subjects. Research shows that students who can identify the text structure of a piece re

Subjects:

Informational Text, Reading Strategies, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Bulletin Board Ideas, Graphic Organizers, Posters

CCSS:

RI.6.5