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Middle school writing-essays games for Microsoft Word
Argument and Counterargument Matching Game
I used this game when teaching argument and counterargument with my 5th graders. I cut the strips of paper up (could glue them onto construction paper to make them more sturdy) and distributed them to the class. They had to walk around the room and find their match. When the game ended, students lined up with their match and I called on a few students to share out whether their card was the argument/counterargument. Students had to justify their answers. You can reshuffle cards and play again
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4th - 8th
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Subordinating Conjunctions- AWUBIS words
AWUBIS words are subordinating conjunctions. There are the terms that combine two clauses into one sentence- making one statement dependent on the other. Use this gallery walk to practice writing complex sentences using common AWUBIS words. Includes 12 common subordinating conjunctions. Would make a great assessment of the appropriate use of these terms.
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6th - 8th
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SHOW Not Tell! Bring Boring Sentences to Life!
This is set of about 60 BORING sentences that students need to bring to LIFE using sensory details and figurative language! For example, students may take the sentence "The dog is cute" and turn it into "My heart melted like chocolate on a hot day when I took in the sight of the adorable, cuddly puppy softly cooing in my lap." I love to print these out, crinkle them up, and throw them in the air. Students grab a boring sentence, create a "showing sentence," and repeat the process. This is an exc
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6th - 9th
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Writing Review Game: Quiz Quiz Trade
Quiz Quiz Trade is a fun and easy way to review vocabulary terms while allowing students to move around and work with others!
This version of QQT focuses on writing review for the three major types of writing: narrative, argumentative, and explanatory/informative. Terms include claim, counterclaim, rebuttal, plot pieces, dialogue, topic sentence, etc. This product is also editable so that you can add, delete, or change any descriptions or answers you need to in order to best fit your instructio
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6th - 8th
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Kagan Quiz Quiz Trade for Figurative Language
I created this document to make a quiz, quiz, trade for figurative language. I suggest printing two copies, cutting and pasting to card stock (definition on one side, type of figurative language on the other) and laminating.
I use them before writing to generate ideas and refresh students memories of what figurative language is and how we can use.
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3rd - 6th
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Bring Your Writing to Life! Create Dialogue!
This is a set of about 18 paragraphs that students need to turn into dialogue. For example, a paragraph may say something like, Max said that he had a lot of fun at the dance. The students will take that and change it to, "I had a lot of fun at the dnace!" Max exclaimed. This activity gives students the opportunity to practice bringing their writing to life with dialogue. It also challenges them to correctly punctuate and write dialogue within their writing. Some of the paragraphs and goofy--fe
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6th - 9th
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Critical Thinking Through Creative Writing
A way to get your students thinking while writing to form their own opinions on issues around them. Packet includes: Writing Prompt ideas; Writing Prompt worksheets; Writing Game Board; Step-by-Step How-to Writing; Research & Informative Writing; Imaginative Narrative Writing; and much more.
Can be adapted to many ages and learning levels.
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4th - 9th
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I Have Who Has Synonyms for Writing
Synonym game that teaches students to spice up their writing. 35 cards contain 35 commonly used words in writing and give students an alternate word choice.
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3rd - 8th
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Persuasive Writing Fact Opinion Game
A simple game to introduce persuasive writing. Students decide on a choice and support it using details. The students can then have a class debate using this worksheet. Includes an exit slip on persuasive writing.
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3rd - 6th
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Argument Analysis Frenzy
Are your students having trouble trying to figure out what goes into an argument essay? Are you searching for quality argumentative models to provide your students? Maybe your students are toward the end of the argument unit and you want to play a review game where students grade an argument essay, and you want to formatively assess if they can find the components of an argument essay. Well you've come to the write place (get it? Write...). Anyway, this game will require students to search
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6th - 8th
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The Amazing Writing Chips
The objective of this game is to teach your students the connection between evidence and elaboration in writing. Additionally it will teach your students the importance of choosing relevant evidence, that is evidence that directly supports a thesis or a claim.It has been written for 6th grade, but could be adapted to any grade level.Game file includes:Student DirectionsTeacher Instructional Guide (with suggested objectives, helpful hints, and pacing)Game Cards (Some thesis statements are tied t
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6th - 8th
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Vivid Vocabulary Game
Do your students use tired words in their writing? This game will encourage students to use vivid vocabulary to liven up their essays. It's also a great activity to use when planning for a substitute because it incorporates cooperative learning, content standards, and fun in an easy to follow plan.
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3rd - 6th
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