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RACE Strategy Writing Activity Worksheets FREE with Easel Activity
The RACE writing strategy helps students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and evidence from the text, and to provide concluding statements. Like this product? Check out the full version here! Writing with the RACE StrategyR: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationWhy use the RACE strategy? RACE is a mnemonic device that helps students write open-ended constructed
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6th - 8th
ACE Writing Strategy: Citing Text Evidence FREE ACE Method Interactive Notebook
Interactive Writing Notebooks ~ Free Bonus Lesson ~ Citing Text EvidenceCite text evidence with this free interactive notebook activity.This freebie includes a complete interactive writing notebook lesson that provides students with a formula for short response to literature questions.If you've already purchased my Interactive Writing Notebooks, be sure to download this freebie since there's an interactive notebook template here that's not included in the paid product.Get the full Interactive Wr
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3rd - 9th
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Free Paragraph Writing Intervention | How to Write a Paragraph | 3 Free Lessons
This is a free set of 3 hands-on activities to help your writers practice paragraph writing. This is a great intervention for struggling 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade writers who need extra paragraph writing practice.Each of the lesson included in this resource are part of my larger paragraph writing unit. You can check out my entire writing intervention lesson below.⭐️ Writing Intervention Library⭐️ To learn more about using this resource, check out this video.****************************************
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3rd - 5th
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Descriptive Writing Picture Prompts
Descriptive Writing Picture Prompts. Using writing prompts with photos to teach descriptive writing is an effective exercise. Teach your students to use concrete, or sensory, detail with three thought-provoking photos with writing prompts and notes on using sensory detail. This is part of my complete unit on Writing a Narrative Essay.Writing a Narrative Essay - Complete UnitYou might also likeWriting Prompts for Research and Response PapersWriting a Persuasive Essay - Complete UnitWriting a Rese
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7th - 10th
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Santa's New Suit Writing Activity Freebie
I created this packet as a way to say thank you for an incredible year and to show my appreciation to my faithful followers and supporters. It is my hope that this writing activity will be a hit in your classroom.
The writing activity is based around Mrs. Claus and she has found herself in a crisis because Santa’s holiday suit has been ruined just before the big day! Mrs. Claus is desperate and is in need of a new suit for Santa. The students will create a new suit for Santa and then write
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2nd - 5th
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Paraphrasing Practice FREEBIE
Paraphrasing can be a difficult skill for many students because it 'just sounds better when I can use the author's words' - those are actual words a student has said to me. Especially for reluctant writers, who struggle to find their own words, paraphrasing is such a crucial skill for them the practice and learn.
→ What is included in this resource, and how can it support your students?
Anchor Charts in both color and printer friendly can assist you in presenting "how to paraphrase" to your stu
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
FREE Conclusions are like Dessert: 45-Minute Essay Writing Lesson
Conclusions can be tough to write, but they are so critical to an essay: the equivalent of a dessert after a meal, leaving a final impression on the reader.This *EDITABLE* 45-minute lesson introduces students to conclusion paragraphs through a relatable metaphor and the analysis of two sample paragraphs as mentor texts. Students then learn about the “recipe” for an effective and engaging conclusion before attempting to write their own. Applicable to ANY informative or argumentative essay, this h
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6th - 12th
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Revision and Editing Checklist for High School Essay Writing in High School
When students are finished drafting, this is a perfect essay checklist to help them revise and edit their essays. Students can use it on their own or have a partner comb through their essays. Use with multiple modes of writing. Looking for more? Check out the following writing units: ⭐ Argumentative Writing Unit⭐ Compare & Contrast Essay Unit⭐ Expository Writing Unit ⭐ Literary Analysis Essay UnitPlease contact me with questions and visit my store for additional teaching materials: Love and
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7th - 12th
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FREE EXPOSITORY WRITING LESSON PLAN - Writing a Descriptive Paragraph
WRITING A DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH
This expository writing lesson is student directed because it guides the students through the process of writing a descriptive paragraph, up to and including grading their own final paper before turning it in for teacher evaluation. The lesson includes:
1. How to begin teaching paragraphing
2. How to present the lesson
3. How to grade the final paper
4. Instruction on writing paragraphs
5. The parts and types of paragraphs
6. A paragraph guide for writing the p
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6th - 8th
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Lesson on making inferences NO PREP FREE Good Substitute Lesson
Review and practice making inferences. Includes practice sentences. A good way to practice Fig. 19B for those you you teaching in Texas.
Good STAAR test prep.
Answer key included.
Good substitute plan.
KW: inference substitute no prep secondary TEKS Fig. 19 Fig 19 Fig. 19B subtext
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7th - 12th
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Free Writing Activity- 1st Grade Informative Explanatory Writing Lesson
1st Grade Informative Writing Freebie This freebie comes from the 1st Grade Informative/Explanatory Writing Unit. In that unit, there are ten lessons. This specific free lesson focuses on writing strong introductions for informative pieces. The lesson activities may take between 3 and 4 days to complete. There are whole group, partner, team, and independent activities in each lesson to help the students break down each part of the standard. Combined with the other lessons in the unit and the cul
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1st
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Thesis Statement Writing
Students learn to write a thesis statement with this interactive presentation. Comes with:
Handouts
Examples
Individual and group writing activities
Peer Workshopping
Answer Key
Supplemental Resources
Easy to understand, implement, and use as introduction, reinforcement, or assessment. Meets CCSS.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Standards Based 6-Traits Writing Elements (revising/editing)
NEWLY UPDATED!!
An Interactive student Guide to build self-efficacy in 6-Trait Text Revising and Editing. Ready to use for lessons with printables for Students. The guides includes a process with steps that will guide students through each of the 6 traits of writing (i.e., ideas & content, sentence fluency, word choice, organization, voice, conventions) for 6-8th grade.
The new updated version includes both color and black and white pages, a fun design, and all the same helpful content!
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5th - 10th
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Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer Freebie
Teach or reinforce how to write a paragraph with this helpful graphic organizer. This great freebie is a great visual for all learners!
Grades:
1st - 8th
Writing Anchor Charts & Rubrics
Get these FREE anchor charts and rubrics to help teach writing in kindergarten and first grade.-Informative-Narrative-OpinionIf you love these check out the whole pack of anchor charts!
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K - 2nd
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FREEBIE: 3-Step Procedural Writing {Lesson & Mini-Book}
Take procedural writing to the next "step" with this fun freebie! Students will take a "how-to" topic and write a three-step procedural text using a cool little foldable mini-book. They'll first brainstorm all the steps needed to complete the procedure, then work to group these smaller steps into three MAIN steps.
The file includes a lesson outline, student planning page, example planning page, two versions of the 3-step mini-book, as well as assembly instructions.
Writing instructions with on
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2nd - 5th
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How to Trap a Leprechaun Writing Activity Freebie
Are you looking for a way to incorporate St. Patrick's Day with the Common Core Standards? Well, here is a file that you can use that will do just that. Students will create a leprechaun trap and write an informative/explanatory piece on how to create their traps.
In this packet, you will find:
* Teacher's note and instructions
* A Leprechaun Trap planning sheet and final draft paper for younger grades
* How to Trap a Leprechaun planning sheets for older students that include an introdu
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1st - 5th
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Media Literacy: Intro to Real News, Fake News & Social Media
News is everywhere. Real. Fake. Newspapers. Television. And the internet and social media have made reporters of us all. This self-contained introductory unit includes informational notes and activities to familiarize your students with the basics of news and journalism. After a brief overview of 'What is news?' students will consider the pros and cons of social media as a news source. An inverted pyramid graphic shows them the structure of real news stories and how the order details differs fr
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4th - 8th
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Crafting Commentary Bundle-- Sample Preview
This is a sample of the Crafting Commentary Bundle by Bespoke ELA. Writing commentary is without a doubt the most difficult aspect of the literary analysis essay. It is the ONE part for which there is no formula because it's the part of the essay that contains the writer's original thoughts, or commentary/ analysis, on the evidence of the essay.In this 38-page bundle, I have provided students with two methods for crafting commentary that will help them not only write analysis but also take it to
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9th - 12th
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Simple Sentences and Sentence Fluency
The is the first in a series of explanation worksheets on sentence fluency and sentence construction. It introduces six techniques showing students how to write more advanced simple sentence openings. It begins by stating which words should be avoided when opening simple sentences; then, it models six techniques for creating more engaging and advancved simple sentence openings (e.g. use of adverbs, participle phrases and infinitives). The recommended use is as a drafting sheet after students ha
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Animal Report
An animal report template your students will enjoy! Students showcase their research and writing with this fun booklet! Each page of the booklet can be used to write about an animal's habitat, diet, behavior, and even fun facts. Then, students illustrate in the boxes on each page. A graphic organizer for collecting research is also included.
Print this resource two sheets per page (pages 3-8) and then assemble into a cute booklet your students are sure to be proud of. This is a perfect res
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K - 4th
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Digital & Print | How To Write A Love/Friendship Letter (Templates & Posters)
This FREE resource is a GREAT way for you to help students learn the skill of letter-writing in the style of love & friendship letters. I put together this How To Write A Love/Friendship Letter resource to help your students learn how to write a letter, and maybe even write a proper love/friendship letter to their friends, parents, or guardians for Valentine's Day!This is a fun way to teach letter-writing and the best part about it? It is a completely free guide!There are two formats for th
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3rd - 6th
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OREO Opinion Writing FREEBIE
This product defines the word "opinion," describes the OREO opinion writing process, and provides a list of appropriate phrases to be used in opinion writing.
Teacher Appreciation: Writing a Thank You Note
This FREE thank you note writing activity will provide your students with an awesome opportunity to give back to the school community! It can be used during the holiday season, Teacher Appreciation Week, or anytime you want to spread warmth and kindness. Many people at your school positively impact your students' lives by working hard to make your school a better place. This is a chance to acknowledge and celebrate them! Students will reflect on all of the people who have had a positive impact
Grades:
4th - 9th
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