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Writing-essays independent work packets for Microsoft Word
Writing Prompt Pack, Argumentative Essay on Obesity Taxation
In this easy-prep writing prompt pack, students will analyze texts that discuss a very personal hot-button issue that faces kids, teens, and adults: obesity and the government's role in preventing it. They will then write an essay where they take a stand on the issue after reading that set of articles. If your state requires students to synthesize from multiple sources for state testing, then this prompt meets that requirement.Suggestions for teaching:· You could use this as a cold writing task
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7th - 11th
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Introduction to Poetry - Whole Unit - Over 20 Poems!
Corresponding PowerPoint Presentation Saved to Google Drive!Daily Step by Step Lesson PlansPerfect for Distance Learning or Printable PacketsPoetry allows for a unique format of written word that can be accessed on a variety ofplanes. As such, it allows us as teachers to correct that false notion that many students hold toward reading: it's boring. Over the course of my years, I have told many students that if reading is boring, they are doing it wrong. It was with that idea in mind that I creat
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7th - 10th
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Comprehensive Research and Writing Mastery Project
The Comprehensive Research and Writing Mastery Project is an innovative and structured five-step program designed to empower students with essential skills in critical analysis, information assessment, collaborative work, and effective writing. This project spans over five weeks, guiding students through each phase, from initial exploration to the production of a polished final draft.This bundle includes the following working components: 1. Foundational Analysis: Unveiling Perspectives: The jour
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9th - 12th
One of These Days - Close Reading & Writing Prompt
One of These Days, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, is the true image of a short story. Less than three pages and under 1000 words, yet packed with so much action. As such, it can be devoured in a single class period by any middle school or high school class. I started making this resource with my 8th grade class in mind. For that reason, the marginal questions appear to be more surface level with the focus on imagery and characterization. However, the more I read and annotated myself, the more I real
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Writing Unit - Elements of an Academic Essay
This is Unit 2 of a four-unit Analytical Writing Student Review and Exercise Guide. This unit is designed for a first-year college composition or advanced High School Writing course. In this unit, students review the elements of an academic essay (introduction, thesis, topic sentences, evidence, analysis, and conclusion), the purpose of each element, and how to use them. Each section of this guide includes examples and practice exercises.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Analytical Writing - Student Review and Practice Guide
Wordsworth Detailed General Essay Plans: Theme-Based
Stuck on ideas for thematic essay prompts based on Wordsworth's poems (collection selected by Seamus Heaney)? Look no further. This document contains all the key ideas you need to write an insightful text-response essay, with sample contentions, topic sentences, linking sentences, and even a conclusion! All you need to do is figure out the most relevant and powerful examples from the collection of poems to embed into your analysis. Whether you're writing a text response essay for the first time
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Grades:
11th - 12th
Complete Animal Farm Mini-Research Paper: Absolute Power Corrupts
This editable resouce allows you to set students up for success writing an MLA style, mini-research paper using the theme from Animal Farm, "Absolute Power Corrupts," with minimal "direct instruction." Everything you need is here. You can easily print this packet for students or post it online, and they can work through each step of the process in class, at home, or a combination of the two. Have them submit each step as they go for feedback and revisions, or turn it in all at once. Easily ad
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7th - 11th
Senior Project: Research, Writing, and Service Learning
This multi-step, inquiry-based project, appropriate for both face-to-face or virtual distance learning, is based on a student-selected social issue, and is broken down into multiple, smaller projects building to the final project - an oral presentation on their chosen topic. Ideas for topics are included. Additionally, rubrics are provided for each individual project.The purpose of this Senior Project is to empower all seniors to identify an area of personal interest, and produce both physical a
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11th - 12th
SSAT Middle Level Writing Section Study Guides (ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS)
Prepare your students or children for the SSAT with our comprehensive study guide! We cover every aspect of the writing section and provide tips and tricks to ensure your child gets the best score possible! The guide is easy to walk through with your child as you break down key concepts that will help them on the test. Good luck, future scholars!
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4th - 7th
Also included in: SSAT Middle Level Study Guides Bundle (ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS)
SSAT Lower Level Writing Section Study Guide (ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS)
Prepare your students or children for the SSAT with our comprehensive study guide! We cover every aspect of the writing section and provide tips and tricks to ensure your child gets the best score possible! The guide is easy to walk through with your child as you break down key concepts that will help them on the test. Good luck, future scholars!
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1st - 4th
Also included in: SSAT Lower Level Study Guide Bundle (ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS)
ISEE Upper Level Essay Section Study Guide
The essay section can consist of a number of topics and with our comprehensive study guide for the ISEE. We break down key ideas, how to brain storm topics, and how to structure your essay.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in: ISEE Upper Level Study Guide Bundle (ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS!)
SSAT Upper Level Writing Section Study Guide (ANSWER KEY WITH EXPLANATIONS)
Have your students or children prepared for the SSAT with our study guide! We offer clear explanations and detailed insights into what will be required to do well in the writing section of the SSAT. Good luck, all future scholars!
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8th - 11th
ISEE Lower Level Study Guide Essay Section
For those looking to help their student or children prepare for the essay section of the lower level ISEE! We offer a practice test that includes thorough explanations and a breakdown of common concepts that will be presented on the test.
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: ISEE Lower Level Study Guide Bundle (ANWSER KEY + EXPLANATIONS)
Comparative Essay Packet- EDITABLE
This packet is intended for grades 4-6. It walks students through the process of writing a 5 paragraph comparative essay. It simplifies the process to help students. This packet also includes 3 rubrics to use for peer edits, self edits, and teacher grading.This file is editable, so feel free to make changes to address the needs of your students!
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Essay Packets Bundle- EDITABLE
STAAR SPANISH Written Responde Guide - Guía de respuesta escrita
La siguiente guía es para que los estudiantes sigan un proceso coherente al responder la pregunta de ensayo que encontrarán en su examen estatal. // The following guide is to help students follow a consistent process when answering the essay question they will encounter on their state exam.
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3rd - 6th
ISEE Middle Level Study Guide Essay Section
Prepare your middle schooler for the ISEE with our essay section study guide! We offer a practice test that includes thorough explanations and a breakdown of common concepts that will be presented on the test.
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: ISEE Middle Level Study Guide Bundle (ANWSER KEY & EXPLANATIONS)
Mapping FIVE themes in 1984 against the Texts and Human Experiences Rubric
These FIVE scaffolds have been designed to assist students in mapping 5 different themes in George Orwell's 1984 against the Texts and Human Experiences Rubric. The rubric has been broken down into sections where students address 4 ideas, using quotes and analysis, to show how they would use any specific theme to discuss each aspect of the rubric in an extended response. The themes include: Loss of individual agency, Control, Living under a Totalitarian regime and others. The scaffold may of cou
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
STAAR 4th Grade Writing Section Study Guide (ANWSER KEY + EXPLANATIONS)
Prepare your students or children for the STAAR test with our study guide! We break down common concepts and provide practice questions to help your study understand the test format.
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: STAAR 4th Grade Study Guide Bundle (ANSWER KEY + EXPLANATIONS)
Breaking Texts and Human Experiences down into bite size chunks
This small booklet has been designed to assist students in breaking down the Rubric for Texts and Human Experiences into bite size chunks. It includes a break down of the rubric into a series of questions which they then use to extract the most relevant information from their prescribed texts. This scaffold may be used as the foundation of analysis for any of the texts in the Common Module and is invaluable in allowing the students to not only understand WHAT they need to know, but why and HOW t
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Narrative Writing Organizer
Hi! I've created this organizer to help students breakdown the narrative writing process. Before I give them this tool, I have them work on their "Heart Map" to generate ideas before having them condense their ideas. This tool is then given to them to create their narrative! This tool can be used from 7th grade up to 12th grade! I've used this tool in all of my years of teaching and has helped tremendously!
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7th - 12th
Ted Talk - Philip Zimbardo Questions/ The Scarlet Letter
For higher order thinking - link to the Ted Talk is included along with questions and how this relates back to The Scarlet Letter.
Grades:
10th - 12th
Character Analysis Essay
Character Analysis EssayIs you class ready to start their character analysis essay? If so, this STEP by STEP guide will keep them on track from day one. It outlines completely what should be included in each of their 5 paragraphs and provides a rubric for grading the essay. Preview:Step 1: Pick a character from a short story we’ve read in class to analyze Step 2: Write a character analysis essay that: -Describes the character and their role in the story -Identifies at least TWO character trait
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7th - 10th
Argumentative Essay Packet- EDITABLE
This packet is intended for grades 4-6. It walks students through the process of writing a 5 paragraph argumentative essay. It simplifies the process to help students. This packet also includes 3 rubrics to use for peer edits, self edits, and teacher grading.This file is editable, so feel free to make changes to address the needs of your students!
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Essay Packets Bundle- EDITABLE
Narrative Essay Packet- EDITABLE
This packet is intended for grades 4-6. It walks students through the process of writing a 5 paragraph narrative essay. It simplifies the process to help students. This packet also includes 3 rubrics to use for peer edits, self edits, and teacher grading.This file is editable, so feel free to make changes to address the needs of your students!
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Essay Packets Bundle- EDITABLE
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