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Common Core W.7.10 lectures
Email Etiquette Lessons - How to Write and Reply to an Email Eloquently
Have you ever received an email from a student that was written in a rude tone? Emojis, slang, all caps, incomplete sentences galore? We all have, and it's enough to drive us up the wall! But! What if students have just never been taught how to use professional etiquette when addressing a boss or superior? That realization inspired this unit, which revolutionized the way my students emailed me from that point forward.Every year, I recommend teachers of all subjects in middle and high school tea
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Email Etiquette Lesson Bundle Digital & Print - How to Email a Teacher
The Legislative Branch: Unit Notes & Worksheets for Government or Civics Class
Make civics informative and practical for your students by using this set of notes and assessments that summarize the main points of the Legislative Branch! I have used this set of notes regarding the Legislative Branch in my 8th grade civics class for many years. This branch of government, which is the largest, can be daunting to summarize and teach. However, I have narrowed down the important aspects so students get the main concepts and you’ll get a complete unit of notes on the Legislative
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Civics & US Government Lesson, Activities, Simulations and More: The Bundle
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 4: Plot
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson four is about plot. What drives a plot and keeps the reader engaged? Students will learn basic plot structure, from inciting incident to climax, as well as tips for organizing everything in between. Then, they’ll draw plot charts for their own stories.
This unit is part of a multi-installment series on creative writing, but it can also stand alone. The writing exercises do assume that the students already have some idea of the story they wish
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
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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6th - 12th
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 3: Building Strong Characters
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson three is about characterization. Students learn the tips and tricks that make a well rounded character. Through brainstorming exercises, mock interviews, and character autobiographies, students develop their main character's life experience and personality. Then after they've nailed down their protagonist, students explore how supporting characters complement and challenge the protagonist. Finally, students learn about the ways in which charac
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Teaching ISHAMPOO : St. Patrick's Day
This product can be used approximately for grades 4-8.This is a PDF PPT and includes: Definition, writing prompt, thematic examples, practice by imitation, and application to student writing.Check out my other St. Patrick's Day Activities:St. Patrick's AnalogiesSt. Patrick's Would You Rather Writing PromptsSt. Patrick's Day Activity Packet (Fiction/Informational)Figurative Language and Poetry Activity Packet - St. Patrick's Day
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4th - 8th
Teaching ISHAMPOO : Valentine's
Check out my other Valentine's related products!!Guess the Emojis: Valentine'sFigurative Language and Poetry Valentine's Activity PackValentine's AnalogiesValentine's Would You Rather Writing PromptsValentine's Fiction and Non-Fiction Pack This product can be used approximately for grades 4-8.This is a PDF PPT and includes: Definition, writing prompt, thematic examples, practice by imitation, and application to student writing.
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4th - 8th
How to write a Picture Book - Creative Writing Opportunity (Editable)
Week-long writing exercise for early middle and later elementary students. Short PowerPoint with learning objectives and outcomes included.
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4th - 7th
Ancient Egypt: Mummies, Gods and Pyramids
Introduce your students to Ancient Egypt by exploring their fascinating religious belief of immortality. Colorful photos, animated graphics, and challenging problems will captivate your students’ curiosity and attention as they delve into this fascinating ancient civilization.Much of what we know about ancient Egypt is because of their belief in immortality. They believed in life after death. They believed you could take your stuff with you into the Land of the Dead. The ancient Egyptians loved
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Ancient Egypt: Religious Beliefs about Death and the Afterlife BUNDLE
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 2: Freewriting and Idea Generation
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson two is all about figuring out what to write. Sometimes the muse is ready to meet us, but other times we have to go look for her. This presentation leads students through eleven writing prompts. After they complete the exercise, they pick their favorite idea and develop it into a rough synopsis.
This lesson can be used as a standalone creativity exercise. Alternatively, students can take the synopsis they write here and refine it with the help o
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in:Â Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
How to Create an Essay Title PowerPoint
Essay writing is a part of every composition class. However, some teachers don't require an essay title. Yet, knowing how to create a great essay title is essential for any student going to college. This PowerPoint shares examples, strategies, rules, and descriptions on how to create an essay title. What You'll find in this PowerPoint on How to Create an Essay Title:Why Titles are ImportantFeatures a Title Should HaveRules to Live By When Creating a TitleHow to Come Up with a TitleTitle Examples
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7th - 12th
Middle Grade Essay Writing PROGRESSIVE BUNDLE (Lectures & Graphic Organizers)
This bundle will grow as more resources are uploaded!This bundle includes resources to teach persuasive essay writing and narrative essay writing to middle graders, including detailed lecture slides, a Google Docs graphic organizer for each type of essay, a lecture specific to persuasive tools (including imagery and figurative language) and an activity to teach narrative arcs.Additionally, it includes a graphic organizer for writing literary analysis essays for 8th and 9th graders. Lecture slide
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6th - 8th
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How to Create a Strong Thesis Statement PowerPoint
Essay writing is a part of every composition class. Thesis statements are essential to every single essay. It is the heart and soul of the essay. This PowerPoint shares what a thesis statement is, where it should go in an essay, how to create one, and examples of good and bad ones. What You'll find in this PowerPoint on How to Create a Strong Thesis Statement:What does a thesis statement look like? Quick formula for creating a thesis statement.Alternate way to build your own thesis statement. Ex
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7th - 12th
Constructed Response Instruction
One of the most important writing skills a student needs to know is how to respond to literature with a concise, well-defended paragraph. Students need to understand how to restate questions, answer them thoroughly, provide text evidence, and explain the evidence in their own words. R.A.C.E.S is a tried and true method to help students write constructed responses. With this Google Slideshow, you will receive:42 colorful, informative slides2 days worth of instructionA thorough explanation of the
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5th - 8th
Persuasive Essay Lectures and Writers Notebook BUNDLE
This bundle includes three resources to teach persuasive essay writing to middle graders. It includes detailed lecture slides, a Google Docs graphic organizer, and a lecture specific to persuasive tools including imagery and figurative language.All files are Google Docs or Google Slides, so once you upload them to your Google Drive, you will be able to edit all the resources.If you have questions, please contact me.More resources are coming soon!
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6th - 8th
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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
Poetry Unit
This package includes intro lessons on Ballads, Odes, Sonnets, and Free Verse. Also included is a quick lesson covering soliloquy and monologue. There are practice problems added on at the end of each lesson that allow students to test their knowledge on poetry. There are four Google Slide lessons that pair with a handout that is given to students at the beginning of the unit. Poems needed to teach the unit are included too. This is a low prep easy to follow unit on identifying and applying ty
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6th - 9th
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