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Middle school writing-essays resources on sale
Persuasive Writing Unit - Persuasive Essay Lessons, Examples, Prompts & Rubric
Teach students the elements of persuasive writing and help them breeze through their next persuasive essay! This unit breaks everything down about writing persuasive essays into easy steps and provides practice at each step. Your students will understand what to do and how to do it, so they actually will write! (And you will actually want to read it!) Before I created this unit, my students struggled with persuasive writing. I had made too many assumptions about their understanding of audience a
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4th - 8th
Volume 1: MLA Citation Practice: In-text Citations
**Perfect for print-and-go sub plans!**Students will practice their skills with MLA in-text citations and answering questions using text evidence. Also, who doesn't love an excuse to use Harry Potter quotes in the classroom :-)An answer key with suggested responses is included. Note: There are multiple correct answers to most of the questions. My answer key just offers guidance on what I was looking for from my students.This resource is great for early middle school enrichment, late middle schoo
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6th - 10th
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Concluding Sentences Differentiated Lesson with Digital & Printable Activities
This concluding sentence resource is just what you need if your students are struggling with identifying concluding sentences in paragraphs. The concluding sentence resource allows for easy planning, easy teaching that leads to effective learning. It is no prep and can be used as DIGITAL or PRINTABLE worksheets making it versatile when grabbing on the go.This resource includes differentiated high-interest non-fiction texts with multiple choice and open response, graphic organizers, anchor charts
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3rd - 6th
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Satire Bundle: Satire and Harrison Bergeron (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
This bundle includes 2 presentations for a discounted price. Available in Google Slides OR PowerPoint. There are over 60 slides of content to help serve as a great starter for investigation of satire. Both presentations are highly interactive and allow for great discussion and student interaction. This is product is also included in the very well-reviewed, year-long bundle: 11th Grade Complete Junior Year Bundle
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
Supporting Details Graphic Organizers Main Idea & Key Details Worksheets
This differentiated supporting details resource is your answer if your students are struggling with identifying main idea and key details in paragraphs. This no-prep resource will help your students identify supporting details in writing. The supporting details resource allows opportunities for targeted practice as well as working on identifying topic sentences. The Supporting Details resource is no prep and can be used as DIGITAL or PRINTABLE worksheets making it versatile when grabbing on the
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3rd - 6th
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Chocolate Tank: A Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Activity
Do you love Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Do you want something SO fun that your kids will be talking about it all year? Need a parent involvement activity? Then I think you will enjoy Chocolate Tank.No, your kids are not dunking you in a tank of chocolate. Although that does sound fun!! Chocolate Tank is an idea that is based on the TV show Shark Tank. Your kids are going to create their own one-of-a-kind, brand new, never before seen candy. The crazier the better! Their job is to convince
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2nd - 6th
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Elements of Story: Theme, Point of View, Character, Conflict, Plot, Setting
Over 20% discount! Over 150 slides! Available in Google Slides OR PowerPoint! Five presentations related to elements of story, and a free presentation on The Most Dangerous Game. All of the presentations within have been recently updated, expanded and revised. Each includes activities to engage student interest and spur learning! This bundle includes the following:ThemePoint of ViewCharacterizationConflict and PlotSetting(Free) The Most Dangerous Game
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7th - 10th
Practice, Review, and Assess MLA In-Text Citations BUNDLE!
Save money with this Practice and Assess Bundle!PRACTICE #1: (Print and Digital Versions)Students will practice their skills with MLA in-text citations and answering questions using text evidence. PRACTICE #2: (Print and Digital Versions)Students will learn to create in-text citations for sources without a clear author (like encyclopedia articles), plus continue practicing answering questions using text evidence.An answer key is included for both practice assignments, with suggested responses. N
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6th - 10th
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The Photographer: Descriptive Writing PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now over 30 slides! Updated, revised, expanded! New activities added! Introduce descriptive writing or have fun with descriptive writing through this inventive PowerPoint presentation! You are on a guided tour with THE PHOTOGRAPHER, and he'll challenge your students to look below the iceberg in order to take images and make them into their own through writing! This is a PowerPoint I enjoyed using in my own class, and I think you will enjoy it as well! Google slides link provided.Writing, De
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5th - 10th
Expository Writing JUMBO PowerPoint, Google Slides
40 plus slides of interactive content on expository writing! The first half of the PowerPoint features content from my smaller expository writing PowerPoint; it covers the basics of expository writing, and focuses on getting kids to think about a writer's purpose, audience, content and organization. The second half of the PowerPoint focuses on helping students create their own expository newspaper articles. Techniques such as using a lead, inverted pyramid, and use of direction quotations are
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7th - 10th
Sentence Variety BUNDLE (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
Over 115 SLIDES!!! Available in Google Slides OR PowerPoint! Let your students know how to write a variety of different sentence types with the Sentence Builder Unit. Instead of grading 5 paragraph essays, concentrate on your students' ability to write great sentences that leave an impact! Included in this bundle are notes, activities, and plenty of opportunities for student and teacher interaction! Enjoy.Writing, English, Topic Sentences, Complex, Simple, Compound, Grammar, Writing, Englis
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Simple Writing Rubric for Student Reflection -State Tests PDF
Your class will reflect on their Standardized TEST practice test writing essay using this simple rubric. Students will self-assess their essay writing by using this rubric. This checklist/rubric is simple and straightforward and uses kid-friendly language and can help with the writing component found on Ohio's OST, AIR, PARCC, Smarter Balanced, ISASP, KAP, K-PREP, LEAP, MEA, MCAP, MCAS, M-STEP, MAAP, NSCAS, NHSAS, NJSLA, NYSA, North Carolina EOG Tests, NDSA, SCReady, Standards of Learning, WVGSA
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: OVER 50% OFF Test Prep, Games, Holiday Writing, Rubrics, PBIS, SEL, OTES
Conflict Resolution PowerPoint, Google Slides for the avid learner
50 slides! Updated, expanded, revised! A unit in itself! Having self-awareness about how we handle conflict is a valuable skill for any person to attain. In this PowerPoint, different conflict-resolution strategies are explored. Students will take notes, take a survey, and ultimately reflect on the results. The PowerPoint is visually engaging and will be interesting for all viewers. This is a fun activity that students will enjoy participating in. Google slides link provided.PowerPoint Gu
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7th - 12th
Also included in: The Entire Year for avid learners: College Readiness
Writing Handbook / A Complete Guide to Writing Basics for Middle and High School
This resource is a complete guide for writing essays for middle and High school students, the material in this booklet can be adapted by the teacher to better suit the needs of his/ her students. This booklet includes the basics of the writing, and it introduces the writing process in step-by-step explanations along with the graphic organizers that are needed for each type of writing.The titles in this booklet include the following: PlagiarismTerminologyFormatting Hand-Written EssaysFormatting
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Five People You Meet in Heaven UNIT + ALL LESSON PLANS Ten Week Unit
The Five People You Meet in Heaven Unit and Lesson Plans | Ten Week UnitLOOK INSIDE THIS UNIT VIA MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL HERE: LOOK INSIDEThe first eight weeks of this unit include detailed daily lesson plans for Mitch Albom's novel The Five People You Meet in Heaven. The remaining part of the bundle is a two week argumentative essay unit based on the controversial film The Secret, which is based on the law of attraction. THIS NOVEL UNIT IS ALSO INCLUDED IN MY 17 WEEK Personal Development BUNDLE, wh
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8th - 12th
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How to Write a Thesis Statement / Guidelines for a Thesis Challenged
A thesis statement (TS) is a guide map to your entire paper. It provides a mini-summary of the paper’s content. It allows the reader to know in advance how the paper is organized. It lets the reader know why he/she should care. (The “So What?”)This presentation gives the teachers and students a practical guide to writing a better thesis statement and essay.This presentation guides the learners through several exercises and activities to distinguish a good thesis statement from a weak one. Thi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Graphic Organizer for Personal Narratives
This set includes a graphic organizer and a brainstorming sheet for students to come up with ideas on personal narratives and to make a plan for organizing and elaborating ideas. I developed these documents for my personal narrative writing workshops and have been using them for years. Please take a closer look of the materials in my free preview.Other Products on Writing: --Book Review Graphic Organizer (For Fiction Books)--Punctuation in Dialogue Writing --Other Ways to Say 30 Common Words--Im
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3rd - 9th
Developing a Thesis Statement / Setting a Purpose for Your Writing
When you write, your mission is to create a focused, clear message, brimming with quality ideas.In information/ expository writing, this focused message can often be captured in a nutshell in your thesis statement.A thesis statement:tells your reader exactly what you are writing aboutkeeps you, the writer, pointed in the right direction.This presentation is a guide for the students that explains to them the thesis statement.This presentation includes several exercises that allow the students
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Thesis Statement / How to State your Opinion Wisely in the Introduction
This presentation is a guide for all the students to explain an important part of the essay which is the thesis statement. Through several activities and exercises, this presentation guides the learners to distinguish a good thesis statement from a broad statement that is not correctly written. This presentation guides the students to sharpen and improve the quality of their writing.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Write-On to an Essay / Taking the First Steps to Writing an Essay.
This resource is a presentation that guides the students through the process of writing.Following a step-by-step approach, this presentation explains each step and allows the students to practice this step and develop their skills. The titles in this presentation include the following:Step 1- Deconstruct the promptDeconstruct the prompt PracticeStep 2- Pre-WritePre-Write PracticeStep 3 Create a ThesisThe Three Rules of a Good ThesisThesis Types to AvoidPractice and exercises about thesis stateme
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Opinion Essay Package
This package works effectively for all modes of teaching/learning (in-person, hybrid, remote) and for switching between the modes if required.As an English teacher and literacy coach, I have used this package successfully with hundred and hundreds of students. Originally developed for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, the package is wonderful for teaching the opinion essay at any high school level. Package includes an example assignment, a graphic organizer, an example completed graphi
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7th - 12th
Writing Hooks Lesson: PowerPoint, Google Slides
35 slides of creative content presented in a fun, engaging package! Perfect for in-class instruction or distant learning! Introduce your students to concept of building a hook into their writing through this spectacular PowerPoint presentation. Jam-packed with information that will get your students excited about making their writings more interesting and connected to a specific audience. Included in this PowerPoint presentation are the following: 7 different techniques to begin a paragraph, l
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Interactive Essay and Writing Digital Unit: Google Slides, PowerPoint
How to Write an Essay Gr. 5-8 - Distance Learning
Take the fear out of writing essays and empower your students by giving them the tools to comprehensively express their point of view. Our resource breaks down the writing process while exploring the four different kinds of essays. About this Resource: Start off by learning what is an essay before using graphic organizers to help during the prewriting process. Continue this understanding with drafting by completing an informal outline. Then, go into great detail when describing something with de
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School Language Arts Bundle Gr. 3-8
Narrative Essay with Rubric
The narrative essay is often forgotten and ignored as students venture into high school. Instead they sometimes are force fed persuasive essays and expository essays until they are blue in the face! The narrative form of writing, however, has layers of creative and purpose students can use as they advance through high school and into adulthood. In this introductory presentation, students will learn the basics of the narrative form of writing and receive tips on how to construct a successful n
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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