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10th grade writing-essays scaffolded notes
Writing an Introduction Paragraph: Graphic Organizer
Every time my students begin writing their essays, they always get stuck on their introduction paragraphs. They stare at their blinking cursors or unmoving pens and constantly tell me, "I don't know how to start!" It's easy to go over hook sentences, connecting sentences and writing a thesis. It's easy to give practice versions of these three introduction elements (and students seem to get it). But once they are confronted with their own paper, their minds go blank.
This graphic organizer h
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7th - 12th
Formal and Informal Language Notes & Practice Worksheets — Slang & Jargon Rules
This resource outlines informal and formal language for students. Students will learn the impact of an author's style in writing and how style should be adapted to fit an appropriate setting and/or audience.This packet includes: notes for students, the rules of using formal language, and two practice worksheets with answer keys. You will also receive an editable copy in case you would like to make modifications. Students will practice recognizing informal and formal writing as well as how to rew
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7th - 10th
Writing Graphic Organizer *BUNDLE* Informative and Argumentative
My best selling writing graphic organizers are now in a bundle! There is one for Informative/Expository and another for Argumentative/Persuasive. They are intended for a 4-5 paragraph paper. These are amazing resources for you students ranging from 3rd to 9th grade! They are great for helping to prepare your students for standardized writing tests. It helps to organize their thoughts and information found in their grade level text.
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2nd - 12th
Literary Analysis Essay Organizer; Graphic Organizer; Writing; Distance Learning
Do your students suffer from blank screen paralysis? Some kids develop anxiety and a writer’s block when faced with that blinking cursor and all that white space. This Google Doc Literary Analysis Essay organizer alleviates those symptoms and helps students dive in with just bite-sized writing portions that get all put together to become a substantial writing paragraph.Great for Remote Learning!The Literary Analysis Essay organizer gives students support while drafting a literary analysis essay.
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9th - 12th
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Romeo and Juliet Argumentative Essay & Guided Template | Who is Responsible?
Who is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? This scaffolded argumentative essay prompt and guided template with rubric takes students through the process of writing a literature response essay with a concession/counterargument paragraph. The prompt is very common for Romeo and Juliet: Who is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? I give students a ballot prior to giving them this assignment. Alternatively, use this digital survey. On the ballot, they have to identify who they blam
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7th - 10th
P.E.E.L. paragraphs literacy writing mat scaffold in history (PEEL)
This powerpoint contains a writing scaffold to help students frame their paragraphs using PEEL. Most students are familiar with PEE in their paragraphs but the L is what makes students show their understanding to a higher level.The first slide is a writing mat with the sentence starters. This can been laminated and given to students to use with their written work, in particular for essays. It could also be photocopied and stuck into the students books for regular reference. My classes have bot
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5th - 11th
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Argumentative Research Paper Full Unit - High School - Editable
Over 150 sold!This argumentative research paper unit is a gem! Year after year, my students say, "Mrs. Seiler, you made the research paper feel so easy!" and "I'm taking this packet to college with me!" This 65-page unit is my fool-proof guide to teaching a high school argumentative research paper. From generating ideas to creating an annotated bibliography to handing in that final paper... this resources covers it all!What you can expect from this resource:A 21-day timeline explaining exactl
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8th - 12th
Argumentative Essay Outline (for 5-paragraph essay)
This editable resource teaches students how to organize a 5-paragraph argumentative essay. It can easily be adapted for expository writing.Resource includes the following terminology:hookclaimthesis statementtransition wordsmain ideassupporting evidenceclosing sentencescounter-argument/counter-claimrebuttal
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6th - 12th
5-Paragraph Essay Mini-lessons: Plan, Slideshow, Guided Notes, & Exit Tickets
Get everything you need to introduce (or review!) 5-paragraph essays with these 5-paragraph Essay Mini-Lessons! This PRINTABLE and DIGITAL resource will eliminate your need to prep--so you and your students can get through essay writing quicker!The included lesson plan breaks everything down from prep work (none required!) to day-to-day lessons.Use the EDITABLE slideshow containing five mini-lessons to walk your students through the formatting, structure, and citations of a 5-paragraph essay. Th
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8th - 11th
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AP Language & Composition: units 1-8
In this bundle, your students will have guided lessons, essays for analysis, interactive PPTs (nearpod), video clips, group assignments, and much, much more. The units include author studies on: George Orwell, Virginia Woolf, Benjamin Banneker, Henry David Thoreau, Martin Luther King Jr., and many more. All of the material is connected to the new 2019 AP standards. Please see buyer comments from each unit, as these comments might help you make a decision on purchasing.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Scholarship Letter: Fun and Authentic Persuasive Writing Unit TEL-Con
Persuasive / Argument Writing now has a fun and authentic purpose! Students will 'apply' for a fictional scholarship to a dream high school. They will write a cover letter in which they convince a scholarship review committee that they are an exceptional student and the perfect candidate for their school.
I have found great success with this writing unit for the past 6 years. Students get to write about what they know best: themselves! They are experts of their own content, which frees them up
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7th - 10th
This I Believe Essays--A Prezi, Guided Notes, Example Essay & Rubric
Are your students writing essays inspired by Edward R. Murrow's famous radio program, This I Believe? The Prezi and other documents included in this lesson will make the project easier and more meaningful than ever. The file you will download includes the following: 1. An Eighteen-slide Prezi (Both the Link and the File Itself Are Included) --It begins with a brief explanation of who Edward R. Murrow was and why he started producing his nightly five-minute radio program. Then the Prezi moves
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â A Writing Project Bundle--Prezis, Rubrics, Handouts, and Teaching Tips
5 Types of Essay Hook | Multi-Level Instruction | Opening Paragraphs
This differentiated pack of materials demonstrates five types of essay hook, provides four practice tasks with three levels of instruction, and four pages of exit ticket slips.This product is also included in my High School Combo BUNDLE.The examples and activities use the topics of video games, school exams, space tourism, boxing, chess and pets - easy for students to engage with!You might also like...PRINTABLE Character Autopsy Worksheets and BookmarksPeer Assessment Carousel | Essays and Exten
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8th - 11th
Writing a Personal Narrative Essay - Distance Learning Compatible
In a personal narrative essay, a writer shares his or her thoughts and feelings about an event in his or her past with an audience. In this pack, students will move through the writing process to compose a personal narrative essay.The pack includes a step-by-step process, brainstorm/planing page, peer edit checklist, suggested marking rubric, and example essay.UPDATE: This includes both a printable PDF version and a digital version using Google Slides.See also my Writing a Persuasive Essay pack
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7th - 12th
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Intro to MLA: Lesson, Guided Notes, Practice Paper Puzzle
This fully editable resource includes a presentation that covers every detail of MLA format from top to bottom as well as guided notes and a hands-on, collaborative, practice activity. NOTE: All instructions for formatting are based on the settings in Google Docs. This is very similar to Word but I suggest editing the presentation and notes if your students primarily use Word.Covers:Why we format papers at allMarginsSpacingFontPage NumberHeaderTitleCitationsWorks Cited
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7th - 12th
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Differentiated Character Hexagonal Thinking Diagram Templates for Any Book
Coach your students through discussion and note-taking for the characters of any novel, short story or play, and then instruct them in the creation of a hexagonal thinking diagram by matching the sides, drawing links between characters and explaining their reasons.This product is also included in my Middle School Combo BUNDLE and my High School Combo BUNDLE.Allow more able students to work independently on the hexagon diagram pieces.Now includes three differentiated versions - one baseline, one
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8th - 11th
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Theme Hexagon Thinking Diagram Templates | Any Book | Differentiated
NEW!Coach your students through discussion and note-taking for the themes of any novel, short story or play, and then instruct them in the creation of a hex diagram by matching the sides, drawing links between the elements of the themes, and explaining their reasons. Allow more able students to work independently on the hexagon diagram pieces.Includes two differentiated versions and a 'How To Use' guide.VERSION 1 SIDES:CharactersContextSymbolismQuotations x3VERSION 2 SIDES:CharactersMain charact
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8th - 11th
How to teach a thesis statement in 1 day - Argument Writing thesis statement
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This lesson is a Google Slides presentation that aligns with a worksheet provided for students to follow along, take notes, and eventually compose a practice thesis statement. This lesson is generally completed in 1 day.
Standard W9-10.1a
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
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In this lesson, s
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Text Dependent Analysis — TDA Evidence Based Writing: Test Prep, Notes, & Rubric
Prepare your students to write a Text Dependent Analysis — TDA Evidence Based Writing! This lesson with cloze notes is great for test prep and includes a rubric that can be used for any TDA essay. Included with this purchase:1. Powerpoint presentation that explains:What is TDA (text-dependent analysis)What is NOT TDAHow to write an effective TDAIntroduction, Body, and Conclusion ParagraphsHow to write a THESIS The 3 C's: Context, Content, ConnectionRACES acronym: Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain,
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6th - 12th
Romeo & Juliet Hexagonal Thinking Diagram | Character, Theme, Context, Motif
Create hexagonal thinking diagrams for Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet by matching the sides and explaining the connections! 116 hexagon pieces provided to choose from - simply print, cut and go.Students draw links between characters, themes, motifs, symbols, context and devices. Each hexagon piece has the information and a visual prompt clearly displayed. Fast finishers can color or embellish their hexagons!UPDATE: Now includes duplicate pages allowing for spellings of Friar Laurence or Fri
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Romeo & Juliet BUNDLE of Creative ELA Activities to Study Shakespeare
AICE International Ch 1 MEGA BUNDLE: Empires & Emergence of World Powers
Good day,In this bundle you will have all you need to get your year started in AICE International History AS. Discounted price is comparable to one full mini unit or two writing workshops. Save some $$$$$.Each mini unit is priced at only $2.50 a day (about). This bundle would take you well over a full month of school. ** Please note that some of the resources are included in other bundles. All items can also be purchased separately. **Also included is the "How to PEEL Mini Lesson" as part of
Grades:
10th - 12th
Quotes and Notes | How to Annotate Literature Texts | Guided Lesson
This guided PowerPoint and worksheet set is all you need to teach high school students to annotate texts with purpose, and how to turn it into an essay.This product is also included in my High School Combo BUNDLE.33 step by step slides that instruct and demonstrate with accompanying extract and worksheets - just print and click your way through! Also includes Quote and Note organizers for schools that do not allow on-page annotations.Modelling of weak and strong analysis paragraphs included. A g
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9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Gifted and Talented ELA BUNDLE | Ambitious Reading, Writing and Analysis
Formal vs. Informal writing style - a 1-day lesson for grades 6-10
Are your history students writing "lol" in their essays? Are their lab reports riddled with emojis? Take a day to define what formal, academic writing looks like and avoid these headaches all year.
This lesson is appropriate for middle and high school students and takes only one class period. Students explore when and why certain styles of writing are appropriate depending on purpose and audience, take notes during a discussion about academic writing rules, and work with a partner or small grou
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6th - 10th
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Embedding Quotes Notes and Practice Exercises
Most English teachers know the struggle of instructing students to find solid evidence to include in their essays, but when it comes time to grade, finding quotations strewn throughout the paper in a haphazard way without context, lead-in or any introduction.This product includes interactive notes, instructional slides, and practice problems (answer key included) that target 4 quote embedding techniques that students can apply to their own writing. Long gone will be the days of seeing a random q
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â Secondary English ELA Essay Writing Bundle
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