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Middle school writing-essays project microsofts
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
Argumentative Writing: Photo Essay Project
This photo essay activity and presentation is a great tool for starting or expanding on your unit for argumentative and/or persuasive writing. Look all around. People use photos to sell us on issues all the time. Commercials, billboards, yard signs they all use images to capture the audience. Photos are used to sell, make a point, argue, and as evidence. This unit emphasizes the value of photos and raises their impact to a new educational level. The assignment: Using a series of photos students
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7th - 12th
T.D.A. Writing Rubric
This goes hand-in-hand with the R.A.C.E.S. strategy.
When my students complete an essay, I use this rubric so that they are aware of areas they need to work on. This is adapted from the SC READY Rubric, which is simply the TEXT DEPENDENT ANALYSIS RUBRIC used in various states.
The rubric is editable so you can make changes as you teach different strategies!
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3rd - 8th
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6th Grade Argumentative Essay Writing Prompts List
This argument essay topic list is editable and refutable and will save you time planning your writing unit. Topic list is not too controversial, yet still get middle school kids talking and interested. From media, to sports, to beauty standards, to school issues, this range of topics has an option to engage every writer. This list was used for 6th grade but can work for 7th or 8th grade as well. List includes 19 topics and could easily be adapted for a speech and debate class. If you are looking
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6th - 8th
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Mastering Thesis Development & Research Paper Writing: A Comprehensive Unit
Introducing my comprehensive Research Paper Writing Project, designed to guide students through the intricacies of academic writing! This project is a step-by-step journey that teaches students how to craft a compelling thesis, meticulously plan, and write a research paper with precision.The journey begins in Google Classroom or Canva, where I provide students with the 'Thesis Dissertation' document. This vital resource leads them through the process of developing a strong thesis statement, the
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7th - 10th
Flipbook Report Writing Template (Google Slides)
This template will allow students to create a flipbook project in Google Slides. It was originally created as a project on US States but can be edited to suit any topic. Instructions for teachers are on the first slide which should be deleted before sharing the file with students.
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5th - 6th
"Show Don't Tell" Narrative Writing Unit
Have you ever struggled to teach your students how to "show not tell" when writing narratives? If so, this is the unit for you. In this comprehensive unit, students go over the reasons why we should "show not tell", why indirect characterization is so important when writing, and how to use creative language when writing by writing paragraphs about a panoramic scene and by writing paragraphs using sensory details, and color palettes featuring interesting and creative paint names to describe a ch
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6th - 8th
High School Reflective Writing Prompts & Rubrics
This is an assignment sheet with a list of 6 reflective writing prompts for High Schoolers! The assignment asks students to reflect on specific aspects of their life and really analyze their behavior in and out of school.
SOME Topics include:
-Where you will be in 20 years and actions you must take NOW to get there
-If a teacher wrote you a letter of recommendation NOW...
-Importance of seeing from another's perspective
ETC...
Rubric includes (and it is editable):
Adherence to Prompt
Gram
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8th - 12th
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Is The Rudy Movie a Cinderella Tale?
Watch this inspirational movie with your students, while having students think deeply about the story while meeting CCSS. High interest essay topic: Is The Rudy Movie a Cinderella Tale? Students will using reading comprehension skills to read a Cinderella tale from Portugal as they learn about Cinderella Elements. Then, students will view Rudy and fill out an organizer as they view. Finally, students will craft a claim that will then lead to essay writing. Graphic organizer, check list and rubri
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6th - 10th
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Narrative Writing: Outline for creating your own fable Editable!
Use this writing outline to help students organize their writing when creating their own fable. The "paws" are my school's take on the 7 quantum keys (integrity, balance, this is it, failure leads to success, ownership, etc). This is a great activity to integrate theme and creative writing.Vivid verb page was a freebie I snipped into the packet thanks to Lovin Lit visit her page below for the freebie!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Lovin-Lit?aref=b1onranu
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3rd - 9th
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Greek Mythology Research Report and Oral Presentation
*************************************************************************************************************I HAVE A NEW AND UPDATED 2020 GUIDE TO TEACHING STUDENTS RESEARCH: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Teach-Students-To-Become-Expert-Researchers-And-Avoid-Fake-News-2020-Guide-5193234*************************************************************************************************************Interesting and engaging topic to introduce students to researching, citing sources, crea
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5th - 10th
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Full Unit on Using and Citing Sources (10 Research Skills Lessons)
This unit builds students' college-level research skills. It helps them know where to look to find the information they need, and then evaluate it (rather than just using Google)! Each of the ten lessons contains a learning target, introductory activity, explicit teaching notes, workshop task, and step-by-step resources for completing an actual research project. The unit comes with added resources including, yet not limited to, example works cited pages, full MLA-9 style argumentative essays
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7th - 12th
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Argumentative Essay Editing Checklists
1 Self-Editing and 1 Peer-Editing checklist included.
Helps students make sure they are following the correct format, and expects them to be responsible for their grammar, etc.
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5th - 8th
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State Report - Outline, Rubrics and Poster
This structured outline for a research report will support your students in the writing process. It is a detailed, step-by-step guide for each topic area with 5-sentence paragraphs. It also includes a State poster project and rubrics.CCSS: W5.1, W5.2, W5.3, W5.4,W5.5, W5.7, W5.8, W5.9, L5.1
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3rd - 8th
About Me Pennant
Students will create a pennant to advertise themselves like universities and athletic programs. An essay will be written about the pennant. This is a great project to use at the beginning of the year. A 1-4 grading scale is used. I have the students create the pennant on the first day then complete a timed write the second day.
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7th - 12th
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Holes Book and Movie Compare and Contrast Paper
This is a project designed for students to complete after reading the book Holes and watching the film Holes. Students will be asked to make find relevant, deep comparisons and differences. This connects great with the R.L.6.7 standard where students are supposed to compare and contrast the experience of viewing and reading. The assignment and rubric are included in this purchase.
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4th - 7th
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Narrative Writing - The Perfect Blizzard - Printable Writing Resource
This set includes a printable set of activities to teach the steps of the narrative writing process. It can be paired with the "Narrative Writing - The Perfect Blizzard - Digital Writing Resource" for optimal learning with videos.Printable includes:- prewrite page- 4 drafting pages- examples and modeling (draft)- Editing and revising checklist- Publishing pages- rubric
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Narrative Writing - The Perfect Storm - Digital and Printable Versions
Logical Fallacies PowerPoint & Note Taking Handout
This 19 slide PowerPoint guides students through the most common logical fallacies they will stumble across in argumentative writing or while preparing for a debate. Help them strengthen their arguments by identifying logical fallacies and eliminating them from their work. Each slide contains a fallacy, a definition, and a cartoon example of that fallacy in action.
Supporting Materials:
- Corresponding handout gives students a place to record their notes
- Fallacy Quiz
- DIY Fallacy Task
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7th - 12th
Is The Zootopia Movie a Cinderella Tale?
Watch this inspirational and fun movie with your students, while having students think deeply about the story while meeting CCSS. High interest essay topic: Is The Zootopia Movie a Cinderella Tale? Students will using reading comprehension skills to read a Cinderella tale from Portugal as they learn about Cinderella Elements. Then, students will view Zootopia and fill out an organizer as they view. Finally, students will craft a claim that will then lead to essay writing. Graphic organizer, chec
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5th - 8th
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Is The Ratatouille Movie a Cinderella Tale?
High interest essay topic: Is The Ratatouille Movie a Cinderella Tale? Students will using reading comprehension skills to read a Cinderella tale from Portugal as they learn about Cinderella Elements. Then, students will view Ratatouille and fill out an organizer as they view. Finally, students will craft a claim that will then lead to essay writing. Graphic organizer, check list and rubric included!Google Doc so that you can tweak this to fit your school's writing expectations.Dear Valued Educa
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5th - 8th
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Is The Lion King Movie a Cinderella Tale?
High interest essay topic: Is The Lion King a Cinderella Tale? Students will using reading comprehension skills to read a Cinderella tale from Portugal as they learn about Cinderella Elements. Then, students will view The Lion King and fill out an organizer as they view. Finally, students will craft a claim that will then lead to essay writing. Graphic organizer, check list and rubric included!Google Doc so that you can tweak this to fit your school's writing expectations.Dear Valued Educator,Is
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5th - 9th
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Planet Research Project and Rubric Independent Work Printable Space Solar System
This very simple printable provides you with the basic template for an excellent planet report. Pass it out and go over it with students to show them exactly what it is that you are looking for in a report. It's great for first timers and old pros!
There's spaces to fill in assigned dates and due dates to make everything perfectly clear to parents. The grading rubric is also add to this sheet. They just staple it to the top of their report and a ton of work is done for you! Enjoy!
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3rd - 6th
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Is The Karate Kid a Cinderella Tale?
High interest essay topic: Is The Karate Kid a Cinderella Tale? Students will using reading comprehension skills to read a Cinderella tale from Portugal as they learn about Cinderella Elements. Then, students will view The Karate Kid and fill out an organizer as they view. Finally, students will craft a claim that will then lead to essay writing. Graphic organizer, check list and rubric included!Google Doc so that you can tweak this to fit your school's writing expectations.Dear Valued Educator,
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5th - 9th
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Perfect World Argument
Students are challenged to create a perfect world by exploring and deciding on all of the elements that make up a society. They are then writing an argumentative essay to explain why their world is perfect. There is a link to a Canva presentation with pre-set resources for students to use to investigate different aspects of the society to help them decide. On the final page is a link to graphic organizers to help students plot out their information. Included in the handouts are paragraph frams t
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7th - 10th
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