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Common Core W.9-10.2 tools for common cores
Thesis Statement Practice Activities Informational Informative Writing Worksheet
Thesis statement practice for informative / informational / expository / explanatory writing should be fun and engaging! These activities are awesome for stations and for individual learning, and will have students whipping out perfect thesis statements in no time. This is a MUST-DO lesson before teaching essay writing. After all, the thesis statement is the most important sentence in the essay. This workshop can be used for a 2 pronged or 3 pronged thesis statement. ANSWERS INCLUDED --- NO PREP
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Expository Informative Explanatory Writing Unit Editable CCSS Distance Learning
This writing unit focuses on explanatory and informative (expository) writing and is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. It has also been recently updated to include Google Drive / Google Classroom editable handouts (perfect for distance learning!) and MLA 8 style handouts.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Students will learn to write informative/explanatory essays and research papers by following the step-by-step process. The zipped file in
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Writing instruction has never been easier! This download now includes ALL of my writing resources: argument and persuasive, expository (including journalism), and narrative writing. In addition, I added helpful outlines, prompts, and rubrics. The skills practiced are standards-based, aligned with the Common Core State Standards.This is a MEGA BUNDLE of the following products:*ARGUMENT*Argument Writing Mega Bundle (Includes Unit, Editable Handouts, Rubrics, AND Presentation) (This is included in
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Writing & Reading "PEELS" Anchor Charts & Graphic Organizers
Writing & Reading "PEELS" Anchor Charts and Graphic Organizers - Aligned with the Common Core State Standards for writing (arguments, explanatory/informative, expository) AND for reading (text analysis: showing evidence, evaluating claims, analyzing author's purpose and style, etc.)
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Building on my popular Common Core Writing Paragraphs “PEEL" Anchor Chart, I've updated this resource to add the "S" for style and
Grades:
5th - 12th
Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Jen W.
The OUTSIDERS - Short Constructed Response Questions - Print & DIGITAL
The Outsiders Short Constructed Response Questions give your students a jump start on state test practice while reading a novel they love! Now includes a digital version. This resource contains 12 different prompts, one based on each chapter, that are sure to have your students practicing standards-based ELA skills while also getting in the habit of writing responses in the manner required on state tests. The digital version is accessed through a link on a PDF in the file titled "Digital Links-
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â OUTSIDERS Assessment Bundle - Whole Novel Test & Short Constructed Response
Common Core ELA Standards Checklists Bundle High School Grades 9-12
Common Core ELA Standards Checklists Bundle for High School, Grades 9-12
This bundle combines both the Grades 11-12 and Grades 9-10 Common Core State Standards Checklists for English Language Arts.
This IS included in my Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12
You get 120+ pages featuring all of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards in an easy-to-read and record format. All five strands (reading literature, reading informational, writing, language, and speaking and listening) with every
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
Expository News Writing Tutorial & Activities
Common Core Expository News Writing Tutorial and Activities: A news writing presentation with several student activities and tons of examples and models for students.
This IS included in my Journalism Writing & Planning Bundle.
When students go out into the "real world" they'll need to be able to write clearly and concisely, restating facts and analyzing data. News writing practices all the skills essential for "real world" writing. If this writing is not your area of expertise, don't worr
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Writing Portfolio Criteria & Score Sheets Editable Grades 6-12
Common Core Writing Portfolio Criteria and Score Sheets for Grades 6-12 (Aligned with the PARCC requirements for writing) - Now Editable!
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Keep track of required student writing samples throughout the year or have students use the portfolio criteria cover page to keep track of their own writing samples. Includes class score sheets by quarter (for quarterly assessment requirements, as recommended by the PARCC website
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6th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Poetry Analysis & Critique Essay Writing (Common Core Aligned)
Common Core Writing: Poetry/Poem Analysis and Critique Essay
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE and in the following smaller bundles: Poetry Resources Bundle, Volume 2 and Essay Writing Resource Bundle: Common Core Aligned.
Students struggle reading and understanding poetry, let alone trying to write a critique of a poem. Instead of being tempted to find already-written essays on the internet, have your students answer a series of 30+ questions about
Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
The Old Man and the Sea - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel The Old Man and the Sea written by Ernest Hemingway.Take a Peek Inside:Students become inspired by this tale of struggle and perseverance against nature. Creative ideas are offered to enhance learning in the classroom. Students create a link between the idea of luck and the society in which Santiago lives. Put events between Manolin and Santiago in the order that they happen after Santiago's fight with the marlin. Explore the character of Santiago by indicating wha
Grades:
9th - 12th
ELA Standards Checklists Grades 9-10 Editable
Editable Common Core ELA Standards Checklists Grades 9-10 - easy to use and customize for your classroom use!This IS included in my Common Core Bundle for Grades 9-12AND Common Core ELA Standards Checklists for High School Grades 9-12This 60-page resource features all of the English Language Arts Common Core Standards in an easy-to-read and record format. All five strands (reading literature, reading informational, writing, language, and speaking and listening) with every single standard is incl
Grades:
9th - 10th, Higher Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â All of my Reading Resources (Fiction / Nonfiction) Growing Bundle
Thesis Statement Practice Google Classroom DIGITAL TASK CARDS
Thesis statement practice for informative / expository writing the fun and simple way! This Google Classroom workshop will have students whipping out perfect thesis statements in minutes. It is an interactive, MUST-DO lesson before teaching argument writing. After all, the thesis statement is the most important sentence in the essay. In this self-checking workshop, students identify elements and missing elements of thesis statement by moving the buttons to reveal answers. They will also write th
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Argumentative Essay Writing Google Classroom Distance Learning
Thesis Statement Practice Activities Informational Informative Writing DIGITAL
Thesis statement practice for informative / informational / expository / explanatory writing should be fun and engaging! These activities are awesome for stations and for individual learning, and will have students whipping out perfect thesis statements in no time. This is a MUST-DO lesson before teaching essay writing. After all, the thesis statement is the most important sentence in the essay. This workshop can be used for a 2 pronged or 3 pronged thesis statement. ANSWERS INCLUDED --- NO PREP
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Common Core Question Stems 9th and 10th Grade ELA BUNDLE - Over 800 Questions
Common Core Question Stems for Grades 9-10 English Language Arts! The smart way to keep the Common Core and much more, right at your fingertips. Over 800 fully standards-aligned questions! SAVE 30% by purchasing this bundle!No more guessing, no more time spent researching what the standards actually mean, no more coming up with your own questions to be sure you are using the verbiage and rigor your students need. Save yourself HOURS and eliminate the guesswork!Includes not only the Common Core S
Grades:
9th - 10th
Paired Texts - Civil Disobedience and The Great Debaters - Essay Writing Lesson
In this lesson, which incorporates science of reading strategies, students complete close readings of an excerpt from Henry David Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience” and the debate scene “Wiley College vs. Harvard University” from the movie The Great Debaters (which can be used with or without viewing the movie). Then, they synthesize their understanding of the readings and write a short analytical essay requiring them to analyze the arguments in the texts. This 30-page resource includes the followi
Grades:
9th - 12th
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News Writing Story Planning Handout Pre-Interview
News Writing Story Planning Handout Pre-Interview: Students can organize their thoughts and prepare questions for any news story. Includes a list of helpful questions, going beyond the who, what, where, when, why, and how.
This is a companion tool to use with Expository Writing "How-To" Presentation and Exercises. Use this file as students are assigned topics for writing. After they have performed interviews, teach students how to take their notes and turn them into a story using the presentat
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Angela's Ashes - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel Angela's Ashes written by Frank McCourt.Take a Peek Inside:Follow the true experiences of Frank McCourt as he struggles to support his family during his youth. Help students enjoy the novel with different activities to help comprehend the difficult vocabulary words. Students are asked to predict what will happen in the novel prior to reading it, by exploring the literary device: foreshadowing. Answer true or false questions about the family's move to Ireland. Descr
Grades:
9th - 12th
Also included in:Â Historical Stories Lit Kit Set - BUNDLE Gr. 9-12
Word Nerd: 10th Grade: A Common Core Intensive Writing Practice (30 Days)
Imagine all your students improving their standardized test scores. You will look like a rock star! Word Nerd Intensive Writing Practice is a proven workhorse.~ 98% Success rate~ 100% Improvement rateYou can't beat that, so, do what all the invaluable teachers are doing and give your students the gift of writing and improved reading comprehension. Word Nerd is a proactive preventive measure meant to be used as a scaffold to increase writing proficiency, vocabulary and as a consequence readi
Grades:
10th - 11th, Adult Education
Writing Revision Task Cards (Argument, Literary Analysis, Narrative) Bundle
Use these task cards to guide students through the revision of their narrative, argumentative, and literary analysis (informative and explanatory) writing. Students revise for ideas, organization, word choice, voice, sentence fluency, standard English conventions, presentation, and academic integrity (argument and literary analysis only). Revision is often one of the most challenging steps in the writing process, but these task cards make the task interactive, collaborative, differentiated, an
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Writing Intervention Workbook - 9th grade
Writing Intervention Workbook 9th grade. A struggling writer's workbook to use for extra help on specific CCSS-aligned 9th-grade level writing topics. This writing intervention workbook is a supplemental resource for students in general education, special education, or resource rooms. Writing practice for the whole school year! A great tool for high school students who need extra practice with writing (see below).What's included?Ninth-grade writing practice workbook based on the Common Core Stan
Grades:
8th - 10th
The Road - Literature Kit Gr. 9-12
A Literature Kit for the novel The Road written by Cormac McCarthy. Take a Peek Inside:Students become captivated with the idea of survival in a post-apocalyptic world. Incorporate probing questions and informative vocabulary to create a thorough and useful experience for students. Identify the meaning of words found in the reading. Gain a raw understanding of the father-son dynamic by exploring the father's sacrifice for his son. Make predictions of the disaster that destroyed the world based o
Grades:
9th - 12th
Public Service Announcement Project *UPDATED FOR DL*
***UPDATE: NOW INCLUDES A GOOGLE SLIDE PRESENTATION TO PRESENT THE PROJECT TO STUDENTS! ALSO UPDATED ARE NEW TEACHER DIRECTIONS, STUDENT DIRECTIONS, AND RUBRIC FOR DISTANCE LEARNING. You will still all the same documents directed towards in person learning.Public Service Announcement (PSA) ProjectYour students will love creating PSAs about topics that affect high school students! This can also be easily edited for any grade level! Use the google doc to change the directions to match your student
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Writing Prompts for High School - Volume 1
Volume 1 of 3. 100 Writing Prompts and Assessments for High School (9th-12th). These prompts are divided into these categories: *Argumentative, *Informative/Explanatory, *Narrative with Real or Imagined Experiences, *Substantive, and *Evidence-Based. Also included: a scoring RUBRIC, teacher and student data recording / progress monitoring / tracking sheets, and sample IEP goals for high school writing.This resource is also sold as a digital interactive resource for use with Google Classroom™:
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Writing Prompts for High School - BUNDLE
Writing Prompts for High School - BUNDLE
BUNDLE of all 3 volumes. 300 Writing Prompts and Assessments for High School (9th-12th). These prompts are divided into these categories: *Argumentative, *Informative/Explanatory, *Narrative with Real or Imagined Experiences, *Substantive, and *Evidence-Based. Also included: a scoring RUBRIC, teacher and student data recording / progress monitoring / tracking sheets, and sample IEP goals for high school writing.Included in this BUNDLE: writing prompts for high school volume 1writing prompts
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education
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