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Middle school writing-essays activities under $5
Persuasive Writing- Teaching Thesis Statements with Movie Trailers!
In persuasive writing, many students have trouble writing a clear thesis statement on what their essay is truly about. In the lesson Teaching Thesis Statements with Movie Trailers, students get to break down what is actually involved in a thesis statement and what happens when the statement is vague- as teachers we feel that we get misled often!
Movie trailers are a good tool to use in teaching thesis statements because it is relatable to almost every student- they have to admit they would feel
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Volume 1: MLA Citation Practice: In-text Citations
**Perfect for print-and-go sub plans!**Students will practice their skills with MLA in-text citations and answering questions using text evidence. Also, who doesn't love an excuse to use Harry Potter quotes in the classroom :-)An answer key with suggested responses is included. Note: There are multiple correct answers to most of the questions. My answer key just offers guidance on what I was looking for from my students.This resource is great for early middle school enrichment, late middle schoo
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6th - 10th
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Avoiding Plagiarism Paraphrasing Activity with Movie Quotes
With the ease of copy-and-paste functions, teachers must be extra vigilant to teach students the art of effective paraphrasing. This fun activity gives teachers the perfect chance to do help their students avoid plagiarism for good. Students are divided into groups and given quotes from favorite animated movies, along with 5 possible paraphrases. Then students must analyze each paraphrase and order the options from best to worst, according to the following criteria: accuracy of ideas and ori
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Movie Quote Paraphrasing Bundle
Argumentative Essay Writing Introduction Lesson 6th-8th Grade
Use this lesson to teach middle school argument writing! Your students may have some background in writing, but they are struggling with the basics. This Google Slides™ or PowerPoint™ lesson, handout, and notes are exactly what they need to bridge any gaps! This presentation covers all of the argument writing basics, and the companion handout encourages students to follow along! This basic introduction to argumentative writing includes teaching slides as well as practice slides for students to p
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6th - 8th
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Famous Athlete Research Project | A Fun Summer Olympics 2024 Activity for Kids
Summer Olympics Project: Athlete Research Project: Perfect for the Summer Olympics 2024 in Paris. Students research and write an athlete biography and then may also create a display if you choose! This FUN Olympics research project has many steps: choosing a person, researching, taking notes, writing a rough draft, proofreading and writing a final draft. This Athlete Biography Activity includes:- Sample List of Famous Athletes- Project Directions Page: 2 options, Report only or Report with Dis
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3rd - 7th
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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
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6th - 9th
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Argumentative Essay Writing Task Cards for Middle School - Printable & Digital
Give your Middle School students interactive and engaging practice identifying argumentative claims, opposing claims, and relevant evidence with these DIGITAL and PRINTABLE task cards! They are based on two included original non-fiction texts about Easter Island.Included in this resource:✅ 2 rigorous non-fiction texts about Easter Island✅ 20 task cards✅ 1 poster with text-based essay vocabulary terms✅ Directions to play Scoot and Scatter with the cards✅ Answer sheets for the printable version✅
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6th - 8th
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How to write a good introduction paragraph 4th & 5th grade, hook your reader
Writing a good introduction paragraph is sometimes the hardest part. Teach 3rd, 4th & 5th graders how to write a good introduction paragraph to hook your reader with this low-prep resource. Writing a strong introduction paragraph makes your reader want to continue to read your paper. Teach your students how to do this. INCLUDED INSIDE:✿ Explanation of what a hook is✿ 8 different introduction styles✿ Examples of each style✿ Printable booklet for students to practiceThis packet is great for ex
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4th - 6th
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Expository Writing graphic organizers | step by step informative writing 4th,5th
This expository writing graphic organizer resource will help explain how to write an informative essay for your 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th-grade students. This resource gives step-by-step directions for the different parts of an expository paper. Also included are additional resources for students to learn how to write an effective introduction & conclusion. This expository essay project will explain the steps needed to write a strong expository paper.To begin, the teacher will use the model p
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4th - 6th
Credible Sources Media Literacy Online Research Slides & Activities - Digital
Credible Sources Media Literacy Online Research Slides & Activities - Digital: Equip your students with the essential skill of discerning credible sources from unreliable ones with this comprehensive resource. In today's digital age, the ability to navigate online information effectively is paramount. This Google Slides presentation and accompanying digital activities guide students through the process of evaluating source credibility, considering factors such as authorship, publication date
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7th - 10th
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2024-2030 New Year Goal Writing
UPDATED for 2024! Also, now DIGITAL in Google Slides!A student friendly, easy-to-use writing organizer & craftivity that follows the writing process. Encourage students to make new goals for the new year! Help your kiddos take their goals a step further and get them to dig deep with this detailed writing guide.This product includes:*Brainstorm organizer*Pre-Write organizer*Rough-Draft organizer*Revising organizer*Editing organizer*Publishing pages (lined and primary lined pages)*Party hat wr
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2nd - 8th
Plagiarism Lesson - Presentation, One Pager Assignment, and MLA Formatting Book
Plagiarism Lesson - Presentation, One Pager Assignment, and MLA Formatting Book: Provide your students with the knowledge and skills to avoid plagiarism and uphold academic integrity with this ready-to-use plagiarism lesson, presentation, and creative assignment! This comprehensive resource includes everything you need to teach students about what plagiarism is, its consequences, and strategies to avoid it. The lesson also includes information on how to use MLA formatting to avoid plagiarism wit
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6th - 12th
Writing Hooks for Argumentative Opinion Persuasive w Graphic Organizer & Prompts
Hooks and Leads Digital WORKSHOP!This HOOK workshop guides students through the process of writing a great hook using games, examples, and hook methods. Great for self-pacing because students can work directly on the SLIDES. Also great for an in-class lesson because the information slides can be projected onto an interactive white board and discussed while students work on the interactive slides. NO PLANNING! NO PREPPING! NO PRINTING!Included:Embedded VideosInteractive Hook Matching GamePrac
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5th - 8th
Wax Museum | Biography Book Report, Display, and Dress Up Like a Famous Person
This Wax Museum Project for Kids has 3 parts: Writing a Biography Book Report Research Paper, Creating a Display, & the best part...Dressing up for the Wax Museum! Students & Parents just love this Biography Project Elementary (Perfect for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade & middle school)Looking for a Creative History Project Idea for your History Classroom? Look no further!This download includes all you need for a successful Wax Museum:- Wax Museum Project Description- Research Notes (2 Pa
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2nd - 8th
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Persuasive Appeals Activity with Pathos, Logos, and Ethos
Make pathos, logos, and ethos memorable with this fun design-a-billboard activity! Students choose any product or brand to advertise, and they brainstorm emotional, logical, and credible methods of promoting the product. They then design a billboard to include these rhetorical appeals!This product includes the following:✅ Teacher tips page to get you started✅ Brainstorming Sheet ✅ Billboard Design Sheet ✅ Rhetorical Appeals Handout Make the rhetorical appeals fun and memorable with thi
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Public Speaking Bundle
End of Year Writing Project
Get students to reflect on themselves at the end of the year as they show their writing skills using this personal narrative project. Students will create a personal memoir to reflect on important moments in their life, explain their significance, and connect the moments to music. Students love to write about themselves and music, so it is a win for everyone. Differentiate your instruction by offering students the option of using printable or digital materials. Both versions are included! Like t
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5th - 7th
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How to Write a Thesis Statement and Topic Sentences
This bundle explains what a thesis statement is and includes step-by-step directions for writing one yourself. It then does the same thing for topic sentences and explains their importance and the differences between them.The bundle includes:1. How to Write a Thesis Statement PowerPoint (17 slides) --> includes an activity where I put students into groups of 3-4 students, give them an essay prompt, and have them come up with a thesis statement together. There are 3 different practice essay p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Differentiated Writer's Workshop Editing & Proofreading Stations
Differentiated Writer's Workshop - Grades 6-12This product provides an alternative way to conduct a writer's workshop for any type of essay. Includes:- 6 station cards (for strong, average, and struggling readers/writers)- Teacher instructionsWith this writer's workshop, students will finally receive the peer editing they deserve!! :) Enjoy!vfConnect with Me SuperHERO Teacher BlogFind me on FacebookFind me on InstagramFind me on PinterestFind me on Snapchat: Superheroteach
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6th - 12th
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Scaffolded Argumentative Writing Introduction Paragraph Unit - Digital and Print
Do your students struggle with attention getters? Do they get confused about how to connect their hook to their claim or thesis statement? This scaffolded introduction paragraph mini unit is intended to help reduce frustration and support students through a simple step-by-step approach to writing effective opening paragraphs for argumentative essays. Argumentative Writing Introduction Paragraph Contents:Suggested sequence and lesson plan ideasEditable presentation with a mini-lesson for each par
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Argumentative Writing Unit Bundle for Middle and High School
Ugly Sweater Contest Opinion / Persuasive Writing Craft Holiday Christmas
This craftivity pack includes:
- A sweater outline for students to decorate and make as ugly as possible.
- A letter to send home with instructions for students on how to decorate their sweater at home if you choose to have students do this part of the assignment at home instead of at school.
- Graphic organizers for students to fill out to guide them in writing about their "Ugly Sweater." You can choose from either a basic one for the younger students to write a simple paragraph or a more de
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1st - 6th
Blending, Embedding Quotes Stations for grades 6-10 ELA
Elevate your middle school and high school ELA classroom with these Blending Quotes Stations, specially crafted to empower students in grades 6-10 to master the skill of seamlessly incorporating quotes into their writing. These stations offer a comprehensive approach to quote integration, covering techniques such as introducing quotes with a colon, employing an explanatory phrase, blending quotes into sentences, and succinctly shortening and choosing the most powerful quotes.Engage your students
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Writing Revision Stations Bundle for Every Genre
Essay Upgrades: Revising and Editing Stations for Writing
These revising and editing stations are designed to help students add and delete sentences to their essays, as well as go back and check for things like spelling, punctuation, capital letters, and more!Included:11 stations AAAWWWUBIS (2 cards - 1 with AAAWWWUBIS explanation) spelling vocabulary (thesaurus practice) capitalization punctuation paragraph overhaul focus adding actions adding descriptions adding thoughts adding talkingGrammar & Spelling Chart (can be used on STAAR if appro
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3rd - 7th
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No Prep ELA Lesson for after Spring Break {Welcome Back from Break Writing}
If your students love to ☺chat☺ as much as mine when they return from ⛱ spring break, leverage that excitement for a meaningful and fun day after spring break writing activity! With this no-prep welcome back from break ELA lesson, students talk to their classmates about their vacations to complete a "Find Someone Who" activity. Next, they discuss their vacation and complete a Venn diagram comparing the events of each partner's break. Finally, students write a 2 paragraph comparison & contras
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3rd - 6th
Paired Passages Activities: Argumentative Writing 8th & 9th Grade IG v. TikTok
Paired passages are a perfect opportunity to include argumentative writing! This Argumentative Writing GOOGLE CLASSROOM READY Paired Text Set will keep your students interested in reading and answering questions. Not only does it cover interesting topics (Instagram vs. TikTok), but it also has Common-Core aligned questions and writing prompts to go with it.Product Includes:2 Passages Teacher GuideQuestion BreakdownQuestion SetsContext CluesEvidence Based Questions3 Multiple Choice1 Multiple Sele
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8th - 9th
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Also included in: DIGITAL Paired Text Passages - DIFFERENTIATED BUNDLE: IG v. TikTok
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