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Middle school writing-essays centers for Easel
Elaboration Stations - Practice for Elaboration in Writing Expository/Opinion
Do your students struggle with understanding what it means to elaborate when writing expository or opinion essays? If they are like my students, this is a very difficult concept. Being able to elaborate in their writing, for a lot of students, will be the difference in an excellent test score and a good test score.I've developed these Elaboration Stations for students to practice with Elaboration in essays. Before completing these stations, students will need some background on what it means
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4th - 6th
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Plan a 5 Paragraph Essay Graphic Organizer
Use this simple template to plan a 5 paragraph essay with strong introductory, supporting, and conclusion paragraphs!
Grades:
3rd - 9th
Text Dependent Analysis - TDA - Fiction Passages, Prompts and Questions
Differentiated Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) Practice!This product includes:- 3 fiction passages on 2 different levels!***Perfect to meet the needs of all of your students***- Each passage also includes 5 multiple-choice test prep questions and a TDA prompt.- RACES outline provided to help students craft their essay.- Answer Key provided for all of the multiple choice questions.Updated on 03-11-19 to now include Sample TDA Responses!- This product now includes sample answer items for each of the
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4th - 6th
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Writing Hooks, Leads, and Introductions
Interesting leads are a great way for students to grab a reader's attention. Good writers make use of strong leads to add interest to their writing. Students who know how to engage their audience often find it easier to organize their writing and add better details. Get your students hooked on better writing habits. Included in this resource:• A handy anchor chart• 3 sheets of examples and student practice (10 total types of leads)• 3 sheets of "Collection Jars" for reading connection and inte
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4th - 6th
Persuasive Essay Project, Writing About Social & Political Issues
Persuasive Writing Essays that Teach Students About Important Social and Political Issues in Our Country! With this resource I have provided a brief grade level appropriate overview of two sides of common social and political issues that many Americans are discussing. The students are then asked to create their own persuasive essay stating which side they most agree with.Perfect for distance learning as well!It is important to encourage students to “take a stand” and get involved in issues tha
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4th - 6th
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Figurative Language Stories for Close Reading & Writing: Google Classroom & PDF
Google Classroom digital added in 2020 This product is now available in two formats, printable and Google Classroom. The Google Classroom version includes all student handouts. Answer keys are kept separate on the printable version. The printable version has remained the sameFigurative Language Stories for Close Reading, Writing for Grades 6-8This is a group of four different original stories written to include nine types of figurative language! Perfect for small groups, stations, or assessment
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6th - 8th
OPINION WRITING : INTRO AND CONCLUSION TASK CARDS
Students often struggle with making distinctions between the characteristics of an introduction paragraph and those of a conclusion paragraph. This resource provides a basic review of the purpose and characteristics of each paragraph type. The task cards provide students with the opportunity to identify various paragraphs as either an introduction or conclusion paragraph. In addition, the included student handouts provide opinion prompts and an outline for each paragraph type, allowing students
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4th - 6th
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Text Evidence Writing / Constructed Response Practice: The Zazus
The story of a high school garage-band unfolds in 7 passages (1 editing practice*, 4 narratives, 2 articles). Students respond to test-like essay question/prompts that follow six of the passages, drawing evidence from the passages to support their responses. Three additional extended response prompts are included that relate to the entire story. *This practice is also included in another product – Revising and Editing Practice: My Best Idea Ever and Wreaths Across America / Please note – rubric
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6th - 8th
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Writing Prompt Photos | Photographic Writing Prompts for Creative Writing
These wordless writing prompts will inspire your students to write interesting and unique stories. Perfect for creative writing prompts, this 50 slide document contains photographs of a variety of subject matter…plants, people, animals, strange scenes, and natural wonders! I suggest displaying a photograph on your SmartBoard and inviting students to write a piece that is inspired by the photo. You may choose to direct their writing by asking them to write a fiction piece, a nonfiction piece, a
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4th - 6th
Writing Transitions Worksheet | Print and Digital
Help your students improve their paragraph writing with this Transition Worksheet. This resource will help your students practice using transitions to connect their writing. If you purchase this product, please leave feedback....even if it's just two words...thank you. I would really appreciate that. Before leaving anything less than a 5 star review, please utilize the Q&A section to see if I can help with anything. I am quick to respond and very willing to make my customers happy :) Thanks!
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2nd - 8th
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Also included in: Personal / Friendly Letter Writing Unit BUNDLE l 15 Days l NO PREP
Text Evidence Sentence Starter Bookmarks
Use these bookmarks as a helpful reminder for your students! Includes 15 text evidence sentence starters to use when introducing evidence. Perfect when practicing TDAs (text dependent analysis). Comes in 5 colors! Also available with a blank template so students can personalize their own bookmark.**Updated on 08-04-20 to TPT digital activity** Use print or digital version!This product is a part of a BUNDLE! Check it out below:Getting Started with Text Dependent Analysis - TDA - Bundle
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Getting Started with Text Dependent Analysis - TDA - Bundle
Minimum Wage: Argumentative Prompt, articles, and outline sheet
Should the federal minimum wage be increased? This is an argumentative essay prompt, 3 articles, graphs , and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about the federal minimum wage and whether or not it should be increased. This comes complete with rubricLooking for more argumentative prompts with articles?Cell phones in School: Argumentative prompt, articles, and outline sheetFacebook: Argumentative prompt, articles, and outline sheetDid Shakespeare write his own stuff?:Argume
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Essay Writing
Character Development and Traits
This Character Traits Activity will help students identify the difference between external and internal character traits, plan out the character traits for a character in a narrative piece, or list out the character traits of a character in a book!Directions:Discuss the difference between internal and external character traits, then have your students complete the provided sort. Last, use the graphic organizer to have students plan out a character for their narrative writing or list out the trai
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1st - 6th
Rainbow it Up! Essay Color-Coding Independent
EASEL PRODUCT!Looking to engage your students while they double-check their Opinion Essay Structure?Look no further! This Easel Product will direct your students completely!
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Explanatory Writing Student Work Center
Here is a product for Explanatory Writing where students can visit this center throughout the year and target any one or all skill areas presented. Information can then be displayed on a poster or collected digitally. Total of 13 steps are displayed. This works well for beginners or advanced writers. Students follow the samples given and then craft their own papers. Included are 11 Explanatory Writing prompts.
Last, print as a poster, enlarge to 120%, and the sheets should orient themselves wel
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4th - 8th, Staff
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CLOZE Style Introduction to Writing 5 Paragraph Essays
Preview / Lesson Plan Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hUH4x8QYzIThe 5 paragraph essay is an essential part of learning to write academically; however, many teachers (myself included) have delayed teaching this until it is absolutely necessary or too late because it is such a hassle, students generally don't like writing essays, and it is difficult for reluctant writers to get started on one paragraph much less five.Though I am not a fan of making all writing fill-in-the blank, when learn
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4th - 7th
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Easel Activity- Write a Five Paragraph Essay Using Fortnite
Provide your reluctant writers with all the resources they need to write a five-paragraph essay with a high-interest topic! Use this as a fun test prep activity, an introduction or reintroduction to the five-paragraph essay, an end-of-school-year activity, or a center activity. This was designed as a whole-group activity, but can easily be used as a small-group lesson.This resource includes:User Guide: Talking points/ sample lesson flowExample of completed Boxes and Bullets planning sheetExample
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Write a Five Paragraph Essay Using Fortnite (Digital and Printable)
Easel Activity- Five-Paragraph Essay: The History of Halloween!
Provide your reluctant writers with all the resources they need to write a five-paragraph essay on a seasonal topic! Use this as a fun test prep activity, an introduction or reintroduction to the five-paragraph essay, or a center activity. This was designed as a whole-group activity, but can easily be used as a small-group lesson.This resource includes:User Guide: Talking points/ sample lesson flowExample of completed Boxes and Bullets planning sheetExample of completed essayFact sheet (Easel)Bl
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Five-Paragraph Essay: The History of Halloween (Printable and Digital)
Dissect a Story -- Who, What, Where, When, Why
Analyze stories by identifying the who, what, where, when, and why! Also a great graphic organizer to plan an expository piece or article.
Grades:
2nd - 9th
PEEL Paragraph Structure Activity & Classroom Poster - A4 PDF, Easily Printable
Elevate your students' writing skills with our PEEL Paragraph Structure Activity & Classroom Poster. This educational resource includes a hands-on activity and an A4 poster designed for the classroom, focusing on the essential elements of Point, Evidence, Explanation, and Link. Enhance your students' writing proficiency in a visually engaging and interactive manner.PEEL Paragraph Structure Activity & Classroom Poster - A4 PDF, Easily PrintableBrief Overview:PEEL Paragraph Structure Activ
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6th - 10th
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OREO Opinion Writing Worksheet & Poster - English Writing Tool - EASEL Activity
Empower your students with effective opinion writing using our OREO Opinion Writing Worksheet & Poster. This writing tool utilises the OREO acronym, breaking down the writing process into Opinion Statement, Reasoning, Explanation, and Objective Opinion.OREO Opinion Writing Worksheet & Poster - English Writing Tool - with EASEL ActivityBrief Overview:OREO Opinion Writing WorksheetOREO Opinion Writing PosterEASEL Activity for Interactive LearningBUNDLE Option Available: PEEL & OREO Wri
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6th - 10th
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Non-Fiction Graphic Organizer Pack!
Graphic Organizers are an essential resource in the writing process and these ones will have your kids excited about writing. All 6 are simple, effective, engaging for students to use. You will always have your planning resource ready for students to excel in your class! Perfect for:- Essay planning- Paragraph planning- Vocab planning- Expository writing planning- Modeling the planning and writing process- A document that can be easily referenced in learning conferences- Scaffolding a writing p
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Also included in: Essential Writing Skills and Tools Bundle
Brainstorming and Essay Writing - The Best Valentine
Teach brainstorming and essay writing in a fun way when your students write about their Valentine! This is best for young learners with places to fill in while brainstorming (plus ideas on what they could think about) and a second page to write their short essay. The pdf is black and white for easy copying but there is also a fun COLORED Easel version to use online!Get the matching clipart in our TPT shop or check out our website! www.dorkydoodles.com
Grades:
K - 6th
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