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Identify The Thesis Statement Worksheet

By Language Arts Aids

Each question is an introductory paragraph of an essay. Students are instructed to underline the thesis statement and predict the prompt. I use this as practice in identifying a thesis statement before I have students write their own. It really

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Scaffolded Notes

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Identify The Theme Worksheet

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These short passages guide students to the "lesson in the story, hidden by the author" by asking what "What does the main character learn from their actions?" and other guiding comprehension questions. Very good for scaffolding and extending to

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

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Thesis Statement Worksheet Bundle

By Language Arts Aids

These worksheets are guaranteed to help your students better organize their essay around central ideas. I have used successfully for five years to improve student writing performance. You will LOVE it. This bundle includesCorrect The THESIS

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5

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Identify The Thesis Statement - Worksheet Two

By Language Arts Aids

This practice sheets asks students to identify the thesis statement in introductory paragraphs, then predict the essay prompt and subjects of the body paragraphs. This exercise is a great check for in depth understanding of a thesis statement and

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Activities

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What Makes A Good Introduction? A Grading Activity For Students

By Language Arts Aids

This product includes three introductory paragraphs for students to grade according to a very simple rubric included with each page. The paragraphs they are grading sound like student work, and can lead to discussions and extension activities (like

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10

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Paraphrasing Nonfiction Worksheet

By Language Arts Aids

This paraphrasing worksheet has five high interest passages of varying lengths on nonfiction topics. Students are instructed to brainstorm synonyms and write a paraphrase for each passage. Includes a fast finisher activity. Usable with grades 5-9.

Subjects:

Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.8

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Thesis Statement Practice Worksheet

By Language Arts Aids

This Thesis Statement practice includes ten thesis statements with corrections to analyze, correct and brainstorm additional support. EXAMPLE: I like cats because they are so cuddly.Is this a clear and complete thesis statement? NoWhat could a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

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Understanding Thesis Statement Powerpoint

By Language Arts Aids

If you're not sure where to begin explaining thesis to your students, this is the resource for you! A SUPER SIMPLE GUIDE to thesis statements with a clear example, this PPT works great to get started on thesis. Provides an objective, definition of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

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Thesis Statement Quiz

By Language Arts Aids

This quiz makes is excellent assessment to gauge student growth and understanding of thesis statement. It works with all my notes and activities on thesis statement. This quiz asks students to define thesis, identify a good quality thesis among

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.L.2

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Proofreading Practice Worksheet

By Language Arts Aids

A model of a persuasive student essay with corrections needed on the topics "Convince your parents to let you go to a party." Editable.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing-Essays

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

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Summarizing Nonfiction Worksheet

By Language Arts Aids

This worksheet is an EXCELLENT practice to reinforce the skill of summarizing. It features six short nonfiction passages. Students will underline main idea and important points and summarize each passage in one sentence. Includes reminders,

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

CCSS:

CCRA.R.2

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Helping Our English Language Learners - PLC Presentation

By Language Arts Aids

***THIS IS A TEACHER TRAINING/PLC/PD RESOURCE***I created this presentation for a staff meeting at my school. The major focus is a discussion of a pre-test, which you can find linked in the notes on slide 3. You can print it or create a Google Form

Subjects:

English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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PowerPoint Presentations

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Scaffolded Notes on Thesis Statement

By Language Arts Aids

This is a written out version of the thesis PPT and a perfect companion to help kids follow along. Includes some brainstorming and writing activities. Especially great for those students who have accommodations and would benefit from written notes.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Scaffolded Notes

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Graphic Organizer Vocabulary

By Language Arts Aids

This is a worksheet I made for my students as a study guide for their vocabulary. I usually make it into a packet with multiple copies so they can study 10-12 words.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Vocabulary

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RI.6.4, RI.7.4, RI.8.4

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Essay Writing Guided Activity

By Language Arts Aids

This guide features a four step plan for writing an evidence based essay (Example prompt included, but this is editable) Step three works greet with my essay planning sheet (another freebie of mine). Included prompt is "Should books with explicit

Subjects:

ELA Test Prep, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Outlines, Scaffolded Notes

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Essay Planning Sheet

By Language Arts Aids

It's HARD to explain to kids how to build an essay around a thesis. This planning sheet helps! Each section refers back to the thesis! Make sure they're ready to write, without the confusing structure of a typical outline!

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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Worksheets, Outlines

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have been creating my own reading and writing resources as an educator for 10 years. I focus on reading strategies like summarizing, paraphrasing and citing evidence that improve overall student achievement in Language Arts.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I love creative, cooperative teaching styles. I focus heavily on writing and vocabulary! I also enjoy resources in fiction and nonfiction that lead to fun discussions.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I have been evaluated as highly effective every year I've taught since 2014.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

MA in Reading Education.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My name is Kaitlin. I live in Florida with my husband and three children. We enjoy hiking and exploring together. I taught middle school intensive reading and language arts for six years, and now I teach high school courses for a virtual English program.

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English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Close Reading