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Writing-expository Common Core W.8.1a resources for Microsoft PowerPoint
Embedding Quotations in Writing - Teaching How to Embed Quotes - PRINT & DIGITAL
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
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in:Â Ultimate Writing Bundle - Secondary ELA Writing
How to Write a Paragraph | Mini Unit Middle School
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
Grades:
6th - 8th
Writing Opening and Closing Paragraphs Bundle
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
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4th - 8th
Argumentative Writing Essay — How To Write an Argument Notes and Rubric
Teach your students how to write an awesome argumentative essay!1) This resource includes the script to three short skits that students act out which will showcase what makes a strong argument and what makes a weak argument. 2) Also included are notes on argumentative writing (Powerpoint), a graphic organizer for students to use for guided notes, and important key terms explained, such as: thesis statement, audience, counterclaim, claim, refutation, types of evidence and how to incorporate textu
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Academic Writing The Complete Problem and Solution Essay Bundle
This Bundle includes the following resources / lessons: LESSON #1: This is the first editable PowerPoint (PPT) lesson plan in a series of three lessons. It introduces the problem & solution genre and how it conforms to the five-paragraph essay structure. It provides a model essay for analysis. The model essay deals with the problem of plastics in our oceans and proposes three potential solutions.The general structure of an academic essay is reviewed.Students are reminded that the introductio
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
How to write a strong HOOKS for literary analysis essays
Middle schoolers CAN do literary analysis!Help your 6th, 7th, and 8th graders move beyond the typical "question" hook by teaching them dynamic strategies for capturing their reader's attention right away in a literary essay. This handout and accompanying PowerPoint presentation will give you all the tools you'll need to teach your students 5 effective hook strategies. It also includes a highly engaging animated short film with example hooks using each strategy. Concepts covered include:What is a
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Literary Analysis Essay BUNDLE
The Complete Comparative Essay Bundle
This Bundle contains the following resources / lessons in PPT format. It also contains links to the files in Google Drive. In addition, there is a BONUS zip folder with 7 graphic organizers and handouts in PDF format. LESSON #1: This is the first editable PowerPoint (PPT) lesson plan in a series of five lessons. It covers the block format of a comparative essay. It includes a model essay for students to analyze. The model essay compares students' primary and secondary school experiences. It disc
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Complete Cause and Effect Essay Bundle
This bundle contains the following lessons on the cause & effect essay: LESSON #1: This is the first editable PowerPoint lesson plan in a series of four lessons. It covers the basic structure of a cause and effect essay. It includes a model essay which focuses on the causes of an event. The model essay discusses the causes of greenhouse gas emissions. It discusses how a cause & effect essay conforms to the five-paragraph essay structure (including an introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ELA TEST PREP Understanding Prompts for State Writing Tests PowerPoint
Understanding Prompts for State Writing Tests PowerPoint for ELA test prep. Taking a state writing test or preparing for the writing portion of a state test? This digital resource helps students prepare for state tests by learning how to understand what type of essay they are expected to write. Students need to understand how to answer constructed response questions and make their argument with support from a text. Learn the differences between what is expected for a persuasive and expository w
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Middle School ELA Test Prep Bundle Grades 6 - 8
A Wrinkle in Time Writing Prompts -5 Essay Writing Activities Graphic Organizers
Introducing text evidence writing for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 5 complete essay lessons - argumentative, compare and contrast, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.All aspects of argumentative writing, compar
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Mastering the Art of Persuasion: Writing Lesson Plan, WOD, PowerPoint
Argumentative Writing Unit: Mastering the Art of Persuasion through Rhetorical Appeals (Grade 8)Unlock the Power of Persuasion: Delve into the captivating world of rhetorical appeals with this interactive and insightful unit designed for 8th graders. Following the engaging crime scene project, this second unit in Argumentative Writing will transform students into persuasive powerhouses. By exploring and applying the principles of rhetoric and the three classic appeals — ethos, pathos, and logos
Grades:
7th - 10th
Persuasive Letter Writing THE COMPLETE BUNDLE
This bundle includes three editable PowerPoint lessons on the Persuasive Letter. It introduces the format and structure of a formal letter and evaluates three model letters.The ZIP folder contains the Terms of Use with a link to the Google Slides.This resource covers:A model letter that explains each part of the letter.Heading, inside address, greeting, body, closing, & signatureExpressing and Supporting an Opinion in a Formal LetterThe 'Call to Action' in Persuasive LettersStyle & Voice
Grades:
5th - 8th
The Complete Opinion Essay Bundle
This bundle includes three editable PowerPoint lessons on writing an opinion essay. The same files are included in Google Drive format. It covers the structure of the opinion essay, how it conforms to the five-paragraph essay, model essays, language skills, and peer editing tools. It also helps students to develop each part of their essay (the introduction, body, and conclusion) through targeted instruction. A bonus file with printable graphic organizers and handouts in PDF format is included. L
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Complete Argumentative Essay Bundle
This Bundle includes the following lessons: LESSON #1: This is the first editable PowerPoint (PPT) lesson plan in a series of four lessons. It covers the basic structure of an argumentative essay. It highlights the differences between an opinion essay and an argumentative (or persuasive) essay - specifically the "call to action." It includes a model essay for students to analyze. The model essay presents one author's opinion about mandatory school dress codes. It discusses how an argumentative e
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Investigative Journalism
This power point will walk students through the writing process for investigative journalism. They will see an example of what the paragraph should look like. Then, they will have time to write theirs. We will work through this step by step so it does not seem so overwhelming.
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Letter Writing Grade 6, 7, 8
Grade 6, 7, 8 English lesson on letter writing, that focuses on writing formal letters and writing to persuade through letters to the editors. The lesson includes modelled examples and extensive teacher and student notes so students can see where and how they can improve their own non-fiction texts in order to write coherent and effective letters to an editor. Students look at how hyperbole, repetition, rhetorical questions and other language devices are used in a model example and adapt
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Non-Fiction Writing Grade 6, 7, 8
Writing Peer Review | Speed Dating Peer Review | Editable | High Engagement
Supercharge your students' paragraph writing skills with our engaging resource, specially crafted to fit seamlessly into the body of informative or argumentative essays. This resource is all about mastering the Claim, Evidence, Commentary (CEC) paragraph format. Here's what you'll find in this amazing resource: 2 Peer Review Sheets (including a Speed Dating and Independent version) Option for editable peer review sheets or ready-to-use PDFs 1 editable presentation to lead your students throug
Grades:
5th - 8th
Middle Grades Writing Test Preparation PowerPoint
Middle Grades Writing Test Preparation PowerPoint. A detailed TEST PREP PowerPoint presentation designed to help students prepare for any standardized writing test. Includes writing checklists and strategies and techniques students can use for success. This presentation can be used to teach students to produce quality expository and persuasive essays and the expectations of any writing assessment. 50 slides, the last seven slides are for the teacher, including scoring, activities to promote good
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Middle School ELA Test Prep Bundle Grades 6 - 8
Evidence Based Writing: 4 Lessons on How to Write Effective Quote Sandwiches
In today’s world, facts and evidence are increasingly essential to effective communication. This BUNDLE includes 4 lessons which guide the student in a step by step fashion in the elements of a good quote sandwich paragraph.Students will learn how to answer a prompt, choose appropriate evidence, introduce it, cite it correctly, and explain it such that the reader has a complete and logical understanding of the point and the evidence. Additionally students learn the importance of Works Cited and
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Grades:
6th - 8th
PARAGRAPH WRITING- Editable PPT Lesson + Cheat Sheet Handout (W.8.1 a-e; W.9-10)
This is my go-to powerpoint and handout for teaching paragraphs from grades 8-10.
Both the PowerPoint lesson (73 slides long- enough for two week's worth of lessons) and the handout (with more detail and examples) are FULLY EDITABLE to your liking!
The PowerPoint has several positive features:
- Lots of visuals (some funny!)
- Lots of practice as a class and independently
- Breaks down paragraph into 7 steps; you progress as the students master each step
- Simple, easy-to-understand instruct
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Writing an effective Grabber or Hook
This Zip File contains:
1 student handout on 6 different types of Hooks
1 student worksheet to try the 6 different types of Hooks
1 PowerPoint that includes:
Why use hooks
Types of writing that requires hooks
Rules of hooks
6 different types of hooks: Each hook includes a definition, example, and opportunity for the students to try. Paper topics are included within the PowerPoint.
What to Avoid with hooks.
Problem and solutions with hooks
This PowerPoint contains a lot of information and wou
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Daily Writing slides: Argumentative Essays -- Template/Example
This is a week's worth of daily writing prompts asking students to write arguments. I have included sample prompts and directions on each slide. I also included supporting questions to help students develop argumentative essay skills, like supporting claims and anticipating counter-claims.Some of the preview pictures may look a little funky, but they should look normal when opened with PowerPoint.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
REPORT WRITING - CLASSROOM RESOURCES - BUNDLE
A bundle of 4 resources on report writing.After completing this lesson, the students will be able to:Gain knowledge of report writing techniques.Apply authorial technique to write varied reports.Analyse author's use of language and the impact of it in writing a report.Demonstrate the knowledge of reporting in writing.This download includes:Handouts: Vocabulary, Scaffolding Notes, RubricsWorksheets, Exercises, and Task CardsLesson Plan with ResourcesReady to use PowerPoint PresentationHere are so
Grades:
6th - 8th
Topic Sentence-Writing Mini-Unit for Secondary and Middle School English
Help your students grow as writers with a mini-unit over topic sentences. This mini-unit is meant to prevent take-home work for the teacher and increase skill levels in writing topic sentences concisely; this purchase includes slide decks, guided notes, and practice your students need to master concise topic sentences. This unit includes:Slide Deck Notes: Notes with audio or without, in Google Sheets and in PowerPoint. Practice: After one short practice at the end of the notes, teachers may opt
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â Full Essay Structure Unit, complete with notes, practice, and more!
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