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8th grade writing-expository resources for Microsoft Word $10 and up
Gifted and Talented GATE WRITING COLLECTION 122 Pages
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Road Trip Adventure Cross-Curricular Writing Journey: Students practice all sorts of writing from graphic design to narrative to expository as they journey across the USA and create p
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Primary Sources Collection -- Complete Lessons with All You Need! 144 Pages
Best practices in history and 21st Century learning through primary sources, the Common Core, critical thinking, expository writing, public speaking, creative projects—they’re all here!THIS IS A VERY POPULAR, SOMEWHAT SMALLER, VERSION OF AN EVEN LARGER BUNDLE.You get five sets of bundled primary sources lessons—145 pages of lessons and materials in all—and a nice savings over buying the bundles individually. Each activity comes with explanations, guides, ready-to-print activity sheets, graphic
Grades:
4th - 12th
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Research Paper Packet - Problem Solution
This writing packet walks students through the writing process to complete a problem-solution research paper about a controversial/global issue. In this paper, students will provide background information about the problem, address what is currently being done to prevent it, and explain what should be done to finally resolve this issue.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli: A Complete Literature Guide
This is a complete 52 page literature guide for the novel Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. Included in the literature guide is comprehension questions and vocabulary activities for each chapter, writing assignments for each of the six traits, and sections focused on literary elements. The overall goal of the unit is to improve reading, vocabulary, and writing skills using the novel Stargirl.
Improve Reading Comprehension Skills:
*Throughout the unit, different questions will work on building
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6th - 9th
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The KIS Approach to Grammar & Composition I - (Judeo-Christian Vers.)
The KIS Approach to English Grammar and Composition comes as a result of 35 years of teaching English and hearing legitimate complaints of confusion, consternation, and contempt. So my advise is this: Keep It Simple!
Key--This approach uses the verb as the key to understanding sentence structure built with parts of apeech.
Individual--This approach is a text-workbook comprised of packets with 15 pages or less.
Satisfying--Presenting only necessary knowledge for developing the skill of clea
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Math Role-Playing Game (Trip Planners): Travel Cards 1-20
Trip Planners is a role-playing game that integrates math, geography, and writing. Students begin with a folder that includes an expense ledger, spiral notebook for journal writing, laminated United States road map, and a United States road atlas. Using the laminated road map, students plan a cross-country road trip. Next, students begin with $5,000 in their expense ledger. Students randomly choose a travel card. Each travel card represents one day of traveling on the road and include food
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Research Project: Choosing a College
I designed this college research project to get my students thinking about continued education. Students need practice working with MLA format, creating works cited pages, and conducting research, but hopefully this topic will motivate them to set goals, work hard throughout high school, and get a better understanding of what college is all about. With this project, students will choose three colleges or vocational schools to research and compare. They will write a one paragraph summary of their
Grades:
8th - 12th
Writing Game (Gamification Unit)
Welcome to the land of Scripton! Scripton is governed by the Honorable King Scriptus and Queen Scribiva. Their monarchy is one of great wealth where nobles and peasants work together in happiness. The local sorceress lives on the edge of the kingdom, providing security to the people of Scripton. The daily life on Scripton is quite magical.
Until something unforeseen transpires... the Queen has been kidnapped!
Queen’s Ransom is an expository/informational and argumentative writing unit develop
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Writing a Letter to the Editor
This sheet contains an outline of the structural and language features of a letter to the editor. Students are provided with an acronym to aid in learning this structure. A scaffold for composing a generic letter to the editor is also included.
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8th - 10th
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WRITING BUNDLE LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES
A bundle of 20 writing resources for ESL students.This download includes:Imaginative WritingNarrative WritingBiography WritingArticle WritingReport WritingArgumentative WritingDescriptive WritingDiary WritingPersuasive WritingSummary WritingReview WritingParagraph WritingDialogue WritingCreating WritingAutobiography WritingFactual DescriptionPlay-Script WritingPoem WritingUsing Textual Prompts to WriteNon-chronological ReportHere are some possible uses for these in your classroom:To challenge ea
Grades:
6th - 10th
The Crucible Research & Historical Context Project
Students will conduct research and create a presentation on one of 6 topics in preparation for reading The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
Grades:
7th - 11th
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Writing with Home: Year One
Writing With Home is a writing curriculum which encompasses all aspects of writing: reading, journaling, practice and craft. Students are provided high interest writing topics which include family and home, strengthening the bond to family while allowing students to develop their writing expertise. With clear examples of what is expected, relevant practice in writing techniques and options for honing the craft of writing, Writing With Home allows parents and family to inform writing topics and s
Grades:
7th - 10th
Social Issue Brochure Project
Students choose a social issue, research it via databases, create a works cited page, outline their argument with the Toulmin Model of Argumentation and create an informative/persuasive brochure. Rubric and outline template included.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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The KIS Approach to Grammar & Composition II - (Secular Version)
The KIS Approach to English Grammar and Composition II is for secular settings. It comes as a result of 35 years of teaching English and hearing legitimate complaints of confusion, consternation, and contempt. So my advise is this: Keep It Simple!
Key--This approach uses the verb as the key to understanding sentence structure built with parts of apeech.
Individual--This approach is a text-workbook comprised of packets with 15 pages or less.
Satisfying--Presenting only necessary knowledge f
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ground Floor Writing: Exposition (Full Program)
A comprehensive, flexible, grade 6-9 writing-instruction program at your fingertips for teaching expository definition writing. You get 9 sequenced lessons featuring step-by-step instructions. Each lesson has a class worksheet and an extended-practice worksheet to sharpen skills. Also included is a package of 47 in-depth definition writing topics that are serious, debatable, and interesting (not the usual school-related issues that students are so often asked to write on). You can buy the whole
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6th - 9th
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter IV: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
This lesson has all of the same material the other Harry Potter Summaries have: Chapter Summary, test, answer key, essay questions, lesson plan template, etc. This is the longest summary so far!
Grades:
5th - 10th
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Persuasion Project Hero Cereal Box
Students research and report on someone they view as a hero. Using word choice to persuade their audience that this person fits the description of what a hero is, they will create a "cereal box" to advertise their hero.
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Expository Essay Bundle 2 Month Unit: Grades 6-12 (CCSS Aligned)
This is a comprehensive expository research and writing unit in which students were to identify and research a notable figure with whom they would trade places. The unit includes all definitions and sentences stems for each element of an essay and paragraph. The unit is broken down into several sections of the the writing process in order to allow students to brainstorm and outline, draft, peer review, review and edit. The unit includes a sample essay and exemplar paragraphs for student referenc
Grades:
6th - 12th
Interdisciplinary Unit: Role of Government in Society, Novel: The Giver
This 4 1/2 week interdisciplinary enrichment unit provides students with the opportunity to deepen their thinking around the topic of the role of government in society as related to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and other national standards. With Social Studies as the primary discipline, students connect English Language Arts (ELA), Writing and Technology to make central claims based on these essential questions: Is there one best form of government? Can one country have multiple forms of
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6th - 8th
Nonfiction: Animal Captivity Unit
This unit focuses on the inhumane treatment of animals in captivity. The unit uses three sources; a Newsela nonfiction article, the 'Blackfish" documentary and a CNN article in response to the video. After collecting appropriate information about the topic the students write an formal business letter to SeaWorld and make a Public Service Announcement about the topic.
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6th - 8th
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Disease Research for Read 180 Universal Workshop 5 Contagion
This research project, on contagious diseases, corresponds with the Read 180 Universal Workshop Contagion. It is also aligned to meet the Common Core PA standards. This project will assess students research skill, writing skills, review summarizing and presentation skills though the use of a Flipgrid. Included is the following:Directions outlining the 4 steps to the projectNote sheets with questions to help guide their research through 3 sources.Mini lesson on "hooks" and "thesis" statementsG
Grades:
5th - 8th
3 P's Paragraph Method
How to teach students to write an effective paragraph has always been a struggle for most teachers, but as a career-long writing teacher, I have made it my mission to create a method that actually works! My 3 P's Paragraph Method has been tested and revised for 20 years in a classroom setting and is now copyrighted and available for you to use! In this packet, you will find everything you need to teach kids how to write a paragraph that is well-planned, focused on a topic, includes personal vo
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3rd - 8th
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Transition Words for Writing
This is a great tool to help get the creative juices flowing. When teaching correlate the words to the colors and the meanings of the lights on a traffic light.
Green Words: Get started! Begin your writing.
Yellow Words: Slow Down Add details, transition between time, cite evidence, add description and voice.
Red Words: Conclude your written response.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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1920s Newspaper Project
Students will create a newspaper or online website showcasing their knowledge of the Roaring '20s.
Complete online resources, sample articles, and grading rubric is included.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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