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High school writing-essays projects under $5
Blind Date With a Book | Book Talk Assignment & Informative Essay
Looking for an engaging, hands-on activity that encourages students to read independently? Look no further than this "Blind Date With a Book" exercise! This book talk assignment and informative essay will encourage students to choose a book based on their interests! I have noticed that a lot of my students enjoy reading when they are allowed to read books that they are interested in. I wanted to give them the opportunity to share the books they find intriguing to their peers, so I created this
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4th - 12th
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Analyzing Theme: a common core essay for ANY novel (rubric included)
This essay is aligned with the common core standards and works as a final essay for any novel or fictional text. This essay asks students to analyze how the theme of the story emerges, how it is refined, and how it is fully developed by the end of the novel.
This zipped download contains only PDF files. It includes a student assignment sheet, a theme and plot analysis graphic organizer, an essay outline, a 100 point rubric, and a peer editing form.
This essay is CCSS aligned and covers the bel
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7th - 12th
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Persuasive Essay Writing Bundle (Common Core Aligned)
This complete writing unit takes the students through the writing process (Brainstorming, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing) on how to write strong, effective, common core aligned persuasive essays.Along the writing process each stage is broken down individually to really help students focus on nailing each section just right. Students are provided clear goals and mentor examples for their introduction, body paragraphs, counterclaim, as well as their conclusion.This simple and effective un
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5th - 9th
Also included in: The Complete Common Core Aligned Reading and Writing Bundle
Cole's Transformation Poster Project (Touching Spirit Bear)
This project requires students to demonstrate in what ways Cole has transformed over the course of the novel, Touching Spirit Bear.
First students justify in what ways Cole has changed using evidence from the text. Then they must decide how to best SHOW his transformation by creating a visual poster. On the poster students must justify why they have included certain symbolic elements and list what these elements say about Cole.
Included are:
A pre-work evidence worksheet
An assignment descrip
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Textual Evidence-Based Novel Study for Touching Spirit Bear (BUNDLED!)
Peer Revision and Editing Checklist for Any Paper
Peer revision and editing checklist that can be used for any paper or essay.Students work through three pages of questions and tasks asking them to think about content, revision. mechanics, and editing to make the paper or essay a strong piece of writing.Also, includes a section for the editor to reflect on what he or she can take away from this paper or essay and apply to his or her own paper or essay.Be Sure to Check Out My Other Writing ProductsCivil War Letter Writing Creative UnitCause and
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Peer Edit and Revision Checklist Bundle
Rhetorical Mode Project - AP English Language & Comp - Modes of Discourse
This mini unit guides a teacher and students through group presentations and individual portfolio construction for the rhetorical modes. This resource includes the following elements:◈Author's Letter to the Teacher◈Rhetorical Mode Group Presentation Handout◈Group Construction Example◈Group Essay Titles and Prompts Example Handout◈Student Lesson Plan Template◈Presentation Rubric (two versions)◈Portfolio Rubric (two versions)You might also be interested in Rhetorical Analysis for Every Student.A M
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10th - 12th
Dear Freshman Me - Senior Writing Project - With Reflection Questions
For this lesson students will write a letter to their freshman selves. This is a great writing assignment for seniors in high school. Included are 17 reflection questions to help seniors write. I also video record my seniors reading these and then make a mashup of their best advice. Included are links to some video examples of, "Letters to my younger self" videos. The lesson is provided as a pdf, powerpoint, and a word document with a link to the fully editable Google Slides presentation. This i
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12th
Frankenstein Soundtrack Project and Create a Mate Essay
Frankenstein, Soundtrack Project and Create A' Mate Essay
Great way to end your Frankenstein unit! In this pack you will find two very easy assessments that will allow your students to work independently, give a class presentation, and peer edit.
Soundtrack Project:
Your students will put together a playlist to be used as the soundtrack for the book. The songs they pick will relate to the various themes presented in the novel and for each scene.
--Assignment Handout (directions, background, g
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Demonstration Speech Activity Packet
This activity packet is a perfect resource for teaching demonstration speeches or process expository essays. In this packet, you'll find activities that break down each step of writing and creating a speech or essay!
Activity packet includes rubric, example essay, possible topic list, step-by-step writing instructions, and note card construction.
Use this resource to help teaching the elements of writing an essay!
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10th - 12th
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Fahrenheit 451 Final Explanatory Essay
This common core aligned final explanatory essay for Ray Bradbury’s novel "Fahrenheit 451" includes two prompts. One prompt asks students to identify Bradbury's warnings, and the other asks students to identify the lessons society can learn from this novel. This essay includes:- Student handout with 2 prompts- Essay outline- Graphic Organizer- Peer editing form- 2 different 100 point rubricsThis essay is CCSS aligned and covers the below standards:CCSS.ELA-Literacy W2a.b.c.d.e (grades 7-12)CCSS.
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Fahrenheit 451 Teaching Unit and Novel Study
Why Poetry Essay Unit: Nonfiction Reading, Discussion, & Argument Writing
If you’re tired of trying to convince students why we read poetry, then maybe it’s time to let them discover for themselves why we read and write it!First, students are introduced to the importance of poems by reading recent, credible articles that explain why poetry is a needed part of the human experience. The articles purposely vary in length, difficulty, and content so that you can allow choice OR differentiate by assigning articles to certain students. Then, students pick one out of six pro
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Poetry Activity Bundle: Reading & Writing Poems in Secondary ELA
Fahrenheit 451 Final Essay: Analyzing Theme
This final essay for Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451 asks students to analyze how the theme of the story emerges, how it is refined, and how it is fully developed by the end of the novel.This zipped download contains only PDF files. It includes a student assignment sheet, a theme and plot analysis graphic organizer, an essay outline, a 100 point rubric, and a peer editing form.This essay is CCSS aligned and covers the below standards:CCSS.ELA-Literacy W2a.b.c.d.e (grades 7-12)CCSS.ELA-Litera
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Fahrenheit 451 Teaching Unit and Novel Study
Serial Podcast Season One Final Project: Visual Essay Crime-Scene Board
Engage your students with this visual essay project! Promote critical thinking and creativity all in one. It is the perfect way to end your Serial Podcast unit! In addition to the project, I have my students present their case to the class!
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7th - 12th
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Research Essay - Conspiracy Theories
This is a fun research essay I have done several times with different classes. Students have to research a conspiracy theory and explain why the theory cannot be proven true. (You can choose to have them debunk the theory too but I only ask them to explain why the theory cannot be accepted as a fact.) Students learn both to research but also how to look for "holes" in arguments. This file includes an overview of the essay requirements, a powerpoint reviewing facts, opinions, and theories; a YouT
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9th - 12th
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College and Career Readiness High School Goal Setting Individual Growth Plan
An alternative to SMART goals, Individual Growth Plans or IGP is an assignment that forces students to engage in reflection and metacognition skills multiple times per quarter. This assignment also forces students to be organized and in charge of their own learning as they set the deadline, standards, and their own rubrics. As the teacher, it is our job to help students understand and create achievable and specific goals that become their quarterly focus. This assignment is not meant to be a “po
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8th - 12th
All About Me: Self-Introduction Essay 5-9 Outline, Sample, Rubric
Get acquainted with students as unique indivduals and introduce the 5-paragraph essay structure! If used at the start of the year, it provides an early assessment of skills and a model for future essays on any topic in any subject. An easy topic for an essay any time and can be used for preparation for standardized writing tests. Covers family, school, and extra-curricular interests. Also included in this bundle:Back to School Activities and Classroom Forms BUNDLEWhat you get:prewriting outli
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Back to School BUNDLE 5-8 Get To Know You Activities and Classroom Forms
3D Printing Research Project for Middle School STEM and Sub Plans
Are you a STEM teacher starting a unit on 3D printing? Are your students curious about this rapidly growing and evolving technology? Introduce your students to the basics of 3D printing and its future uses and impacts with this low-prep research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.Get all 4 STEM Research Projects here and save 20%!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students
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6th - 9th
Robots and Society Research Project and CER Writing Activity for STEM
With the advancement of technology, robots are playing an increasingly important role in our society. Give your students a chance to take part in this timely debate and explore the impact of robots on human society. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.Get all the Intro to Robotics resources here and SAVE!The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin by gathering evidence from a v
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7th - 9th
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Romeo and Juliet: Teaching Essay Writing through Mock Trial
Court trials are set up in a very similar format to argumentative essays. Using mock trials in your classroom can help your students learn the essentials of argumentation in an exciting new format.
Throughout this project, you will guide your students to analyze Romeo and Juliet in a mock trial, culminating in an argumentative essay based on the activity. Your students will be exposed to the American court system, practice argumentative writing, and practice evaluating textual evidence.
This R
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8th - 12th
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Differentiated Rhetorical Analysis Writing Portfolio for AP Language & On-Level
Are you looking for a differentiated project to increase your students' engagement and choice while holding them accountable for rhetorical analysis skills and knowledge? This multi-option portfolio assignment allows students opportunities to exercise their creativity while honing key rhetorical analysis and close reading skills. AP English Language and Composition and on-level options allow for many different levels of differentiation. This PDF file includes the following:Terms of UseOverview/A
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: Rhetorical Analysis Bundle: Organizers, Activities, and Assessments
THE GREAT GATSBY Projects and Assignments
The Great Gatsby Projects and Assignments provides 18 engaging options for assessing and extending learning. Tasks include creative writing, debate, formal research, visual arts, performance, presentation, and more.The Great Gatsby Projects and Assignments:Judging a Cover by Its Book (original art)The American Nightmare (editorial)Point of View Shift (narrative writing)Prose Poetry & Poetry Pros Time Travel Briefing (historical context)Viewing Guide and Film Review (2013 version)Read-N-Share
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: THE GREAT GATSBY Final Assessments: Project Menu and Exam Bank
Endangered Species Research Paper for Secondary Students
Your middle/high school science or writing students will conduct research about a species on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, and write a 5-paragraph essay describing the benefits of their species, the threats to their species, and conservation strategies being employed to help their species.
This packet includes:
-A teacher guide
-A detailed student handout which lists the requirements
-A research table for students to organize their findings and references
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Environmental Science & Ecology Research Project Bundle
Shakespeare Group Research Project
Shakespeare Group Research ProjectThis project is perfect assessment for a Shakespeare unit. **Has a written, visual, and oral component. Includes:- Assignment sheet- Rubric - Topic listEnjoy! :)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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The Structure of an Essay: A One Page Illustration of a 5-Paragraph Essay
Revised 11/1/12. Same substance as before. I just added color and changed the title.
I have drawn this picture on the front board of my classroom for the past twenty years or more while teaching the structure of an essay. It graphically illustrates a very formal but simple pattern to follow as students gather information to support a thesis and formulate a composition. The thumbnail view is exactly what you get.
Gene Wohlsdorf
The Structure of an Essay by Gene Wohlsdorf is licensed under a Cr
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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