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Free middle school writing-essays lectures
How to Write an Introductory Paragraph, FREE Slides + Handout, Model Intro.
These mini-lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students learn to write strong introductory paragraphs for literary analysis, argument, and research essays. This product includes PDF slides that can be projected as you lead a short lecture on a simple four-step formula to create a smooth, powerful launch to an essay. The download also includes a student reference page designed to be used as an assignment/practice round.If you’d like to view a sample of how I present
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7th - 10th
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How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph, FREE Slides + Handout, Model Conclusions
Three-Step Essay Conclusion Paragraph FormatThese mini-lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students learn to write strong conclusion paragraphs for literary analysis, argument, and research essays. This product includes PDF slides that can be projected as you lead a short lecture on a simple three-step formula to create a smooth, powerful conclusion to an essay. The download also includes a student handout designed to be used as a reference tool.If you’d like to vi
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7th - 10th
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Essay Writing Support, Improve Literary Analysis Essays, FREE Slides/Handout
These lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students improve the quality of their writing voices when building literary analysis essays. This product includes PDF slides that can be projected as you lead a short lecture on 11 words that rob the power from students’ writing voices. The download also includes a student handout with suggested answer key to be used as an assignment/practice round.If you’d like to view a sample of how I present these slides to my classes,
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8th - 11th
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Brainstorming Organizers, FREE Handouts & Examples to Help Teen Writers, CCSS
These four brainstorm organizers will help middle school and high school writers learn to gather their ideas and research before writing. I’ve included not only blank handouts for you to use with your students, but also four examples of completed organizers to use as models. All of the pages can be printed as handouts or projected for use on a white board. The four brainstorming organizers with completed samples/models include:Bubble clusterSpider diagramFormal outlineColumnsWant to learn more a
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Grades:
6th - 12th
How to Write an Introduction Paragraph
These slides offer a simple introduction to writing introductions for a literary analysis essay. They are simple enough for middle schoolers but we also serve as a helpful refresher for high schoolers. Students will learn how to write a hook, a TAG (title, author, genre), and a thesis.
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6th - 12th
11:01
How to Write a Concluding Paragraph, Easy Essay Conclusion Paragraph Format
An experienced high school English teacher shares tips and tricks to make your teaching life easier. Today, we’re talking about how to help our high school and middle school students write strong concluding paragraphs by following a simple three-sentence formula.Want to view the free companion materials to teach introductory paragraph writing? Click here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Write-an-Introductory-Paragraph-Easy-Essay-Intro-Paragraph-Format-3439063Concluding paragra
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7th - 10th, Staff
14:10
How to Write an Introductory Paragraph, Easy Essay Intro. Paragraph Format
An experienced high school English teacher shares tips and tricks to make your teaching life easier. Today, we’re talking about how to help our high school and middle school students write strong introductory paragraphs by following a simple four-step formula.Introductory paragraph slides and handout:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Write-an-Introductory-Paragraph-FREE-Slides-Handout-Model-Intro-3439047Brainstorming organizers:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Brainst
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7th - 10th, Higher Education, Staff
18:17
English Teacher Help: How to Teach Writing, FREE Brainstorming Organizers, CCSS
An experienced high school English teacher shares four brainstorm organizers to help middle school and high school writers gather their ideas and research before writing.
To download your own set of the brainstorm organizers and complete samples shown in the video, go here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Brainstorming-Organizers-FREE-Handouts-Examples-to-Help-Teen-Writers-CCSS-3405571
Want more help with writing instruction, including high-interest lessons and exemplar student sam
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6th - 12th, Staff
11:38
11 Words to Strike from Student Writing, FREE Literary Analysis Writing Advice
An experienced high school English teacher shares tips and tricks to make your teaching life easier. Today, let’s talk about 11 words that steal the power from our students' literary analysis essays.
Click here for a free copy of the Power of Words slides and handout shown in the video:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Essay-Writing-Support-Improve-Literary-Analysis-Essays-FREE-SlidesHandout-3522407
Lots of advice and free resources for secondary teachers at https://laurarandazzo.co
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8th - 11th
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Evaluating Claims/Analyzing Arguments
This PPT has a vocabulary list and a lesson on evaluating claims. It gives a relatable scenario for students to evaluate. There are critical thinking questions which may be used as an exercise or for discussion. The full version has the answers some students might come up with along with more information.
Grades:
4th - 9th
How to compose an introductory paragraph
As a 7th grade ELA teacher, I have always observed the struggle with writing an effective intoductory paragraph to an essay. I use this slideshow to: review the components of an introductory paragraph, provide an easy way to remember Hook/Bridge/Thesis, and provide practice opportunities for intro-writing.
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6th - 8th
Writing Bootcamp: PowerPoint on How to Write Well (27 slides!)
This PowerPoint teaches students to write well by focusing on the basics, such as parts of an essay, parts of a paragraph, grammar, and punctuation. Writing Bootcamp is broken up into three parts, so it can be taught over the course of three days or all at once. This PowerPoint perfectly complements any teacher's lesson on how to write essays, especially for students who are learning to write better in high school.
This product also comes in a Bundle which you can buy here:
BUNDLE for Writi
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Transition Words PowerPoint
Simple, no fluff PowerPoint about Transition Words.
I included 6 categories with signal words and an example.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Dissecting a Writing Prompt Presentation
- Types of Essay: Argumentative/Persuasive, Informative/Explanatory, Narrative
-Includes practice after each section.
-Editable
-"Frog Dissection" slides thrown in to help the concept stick in your students' minds!
19 slides total
Companion handout coming soon!
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Comparison and Contrast Essay Writing Steps Powerpoint
This is a presentation on what and how to compose a comparison and contrast essay. The PowerPoint design and information is presented in the format of a newsroom. It is titled 'Breaking News'. You can edit it and add information to fit your needs. It is colorful and engaging. There is also a crawler that you can fit your teaching needs.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Transitional Words for Chronological Order
This is a list of different transitional words organized by when they would use them chronologically.
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3rd - 6th
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Proper MLA Citation
Tired of your students not citing sources properly? Me too! I taught my students how to properly cite sources using the MLA citation method. This worked wonders for my students! Finally they were citing their sources IN paragraphs and IN a work cited page! So proud of my students!Included in this is a Google Slideshow about MLA citation and the notes I had my students follow along with.Enjoy!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Narrative Essays
A presentation of how to write a narrative essay for high school students with a writing assignment.
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8th - 10th
ICE-T: Proven Paragraph & Outline Structure Method
This is a PowerPoint presentation designed to teach students how to effectively structure their argument in an essay or research paper. It is designed paragraph by paragraph, but can be used to teach the overall argument structure as well. One presentation in a series.
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Writing Topic Sentences Video Lecture (Flipped Classroom)
This is a video lecture about writing topic sentences in an essay. It is a video file that is about 1:30. I use this for flipping my classroom and catching up students on content that they have missed.
In this video I explain how a topic sentence is, essentially, a one-point thesis statement. The example I use is drawn from Animal Farm and worldview. The specific prompt addressed is, "What is the worldview of Animal Farm?"
All my videos can be seen at: www.youtube.com/jjohnsonnwc
I have had
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8th - 12th
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Introduction to Conclusions Slideshow
Ready to introduce your middle grades students to writing conclusions during your argumentative unit? Begin with this Slideshow. Comes with a clear explanation of what a conclusion should be and sample conclusions to review with your students.
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5th - 9th
How to Write a Thesis Statement Presentation
This quick, little, step-by-step explaination of how to write a thesis statement will be exactly what your middle schoolers need when they are faced with the daunting task. Enjoy!
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Parenthetical Citations - Introduction Notes and Practice
This is an introductory lecture, notes, and practice for students just learning about parenthetical citations for formal essays.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Example Essay "Person I Admire"
This is an example of an essay in paragraph format. Indented paragraphs and a heading with the creative title listed are exemplified in this sample essay. This could be used as an introductory essay for the beginning of school, because it allows students to demonstrate writing skills while focusing on a positive subject.
Grades:
8th - 9th
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