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High school writing-essays research for Microsoft Word
Writing Prompt Pack, Argumentative Essay on Paying Students for Good Grades
With this low-prep, argumentative essay writing prompt pack, you will have everything you need to assign an argumentative essay to your middle or high school students. With the high-interest topic - Should students get paid for grades? - your teens will be excited to read the nonfiction textual-based stimuli included and compose an essay to state their point of view!Student Experience: Students will use the graphic organizer to brainstorm and organize their thoughts. Next, they will read the
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7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Writing Curriculum, Narrative, Explanatory, Argumentative, Research BUNDLE
Fun Research Project for Middle School, High School, Teens
Make research fun with this "If I Won the Lottery" Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc and Google Slides. Perfect for distance learning!This seld-explanatory NO PREP research project packet is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade).Editable Document Includes:*8 Paragraph Topics with Detailed Criteria for Each Paragraph*Due Date Chart for Each Step of the Research Essay* MLA Guide
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6th - 12th
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In Cold Blood, TEDTalk: Death Penalty
This handout, with key, requires that students analyze a TEDTalk (argument) about the death penalty. They must analyze how the speaker appeals to ethos, logos, and pathos. They must also identify logical fallacies (though specific terminology is not required). They must identify author's purpose and rhetorical strategies.
The TEDTalk covers themes very similar to In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (how an unstable upbringing can "result" in murderers). This source would work well in a synthesis or
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Research Project 6th Grade - 12th Grade - Research Paper and Graphic Organizers
Make research fun with this "Dream Vacation" Research Project. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning!This self-explanatory NO PREP independent research project template is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect research paper prompt for teens!Editable Document Includes:*8 Paragraph Topics with Detailed Criteria for Each Paragraph*Due Date Chart for Each Step o
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6th - 12th
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Research Paper Rubric - EDITABLE
This rubric will help teachers evaluate student research papers using a point system. It includes the following categories:WRITING SKILLSMECHANICSRESEARCH SKILLSIt is quick and easy to quantify. FEEL FREE TO CHANGE THE CRITERIA AS IT APPLIES TO YOUR STUDENTS.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AP Seminar IWA Outline (detailed)
Standard IWA Outline:This outline is structured to model the IWA using exemplar papers, it is a general way to ensure that most of the points of the rubric are hit so the lifting can be done on the research endDetailed Outline:This is a highly detailed graphic organizer outline for the IWA. The structure is based on the exemplary samples provided by the college board. It is an easy way to have students do the thinking in the research as opposed to doing the organizing mental work. I also use thi
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9th - 12th
Introduction Paragraph - Research Paper
Use this worksheet to help students plan an introduction paragraph for a research paper. Do you need support for an entire 5 paragraph research paper? Buy the paragraph-by-paragraph research bundleThe worksheet guides students through each sentence with a checklist of ideas, an example, and a space to write their own sentence. Students then rewrite the entire paragraph and make sure it flows. Use this worksheet in conjunction with the other 6 that I have posted to teach the process of an enti
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Research Project 6th Grade - 12th Grade: Fun Research Paper & Graphic Organizers
Make research projects fun with this creative research prompt for teens. Now includes editable Google Doc. Perfect for distance learning: "If you could have a meal with ANY person, living or dead, who would you want to talk to and what questions would you ask?" This self-explanatory NO PREP independent research project template is perfect for a self-guided research essay for middle school (6th grade, 7th grade, 8th grade) or high school students (9th grade - 12th grade). Perfect research paper
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6th - 12th
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The Outsiders, Themes in the novel with page references
At the end of the novel study, students are asked to write about themes that are raised in the story. This is a quick reference guide to help students look up specific quotes in the novel from pages that deal with these themes. These are by no means the only pages, but it's a great jumping off point to help get the students started.
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7th - 9th
The Anatomy of Influence: American Literature Persuasive Research Essay unit
This capstone research paper is geared towards juniors or seniors, and instead of analyzing a work of literature, they analyze the impact that the book had on America as a whole. They research issues of censorship, popular culture, criticism, reception, and technology related to the book. It is treated as a persuasive or argumentative paper in which the students argue why their book was important to American society (and literature). The assignment uses research, MLA citation style, and is a gre
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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How to Write an Introduction Paragraph: for Research and Expository Writing
This lesson plan/handout breaks down the introduction paragraph into color-coded components to help students identify how to write an attention-grabbing and organized introduction paragraph. This is formatted for an MLA-style paper, but the components can be applied across disciplines and citation style. With examples from US History (the Battle of Gettysburg and Orphan Trains) and Science (the unique endangered Sea Otter), this introduction paragraph lesson is truly cross-curricular! I have use
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6th - 12th
Paraphrases, Summaries, and Direct Quotes In Research Papers--Worksheet
This helps students understand how to summarize, paraphrase, and direct quote their sources within their own research papers. There is an accompanying powerpoint to review as a class before working on this assignment. Before doing this assignment students should have a working knowledge of citations and in-text citations. I have created citations for articles I found for a sample research paper about cell phones in school. Students are given the citation and a paragraph from the source, and they
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7th - 12th
Synthesis Bundle for AP Lang
The most important skill AP English Language teachers can impart is how to read, assess, and manipulate resources to synthesize information. The College Board's AP English exam counts a synthesis essay task as a third of its free response score. College-bound students benefit from learning how to research, retrieve and evaluate sources to form an original thesis to support their argument. The skills of annotation, directly quoting a source, paraphrasing, and summarizing are covered as well as cr
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11th - 12th
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Narrative Writing Prompt Pack, Personal Narrative: Fear
This no prep narrative writing prompt pack would work well for an ELA classroom or even a drama classroom looking to write a personal narrative from a text-based stimuli. This personal narrative writing lesson would be perfect for Halloween!Included in this teaching pack:-- fully developed prompt on fear-- one complete essay with citations-- annotations for teaching -- a score with annotations-- one narrative text stimulus--common core standards for secondary ELA-- graphic organizer-- 100% edita
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Writing Curriculum, Narrative, Explanatory, Argumentative, Research BUNDLE
Biography Mini-Research Paper Teaching Guide with Student Handouts and Samples
This file includes a fully editable Word document featuring a complete Mini-Research Teaching Unit with lesson plans, activity templates, student handouts, accountability documentation, and a rubric for grading. Additionally, this guide comes with sample notes from two sources, a sample draft paper, and a sample final paper to teach students all parts of the research process.
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
MLA Format Quiz (editable)
THIS IS AN EDITABLE WORD DOCUMENT.
An assessment that tests students' knowledge of MLA formatting. There are:
-- 7 MC questions on general MLA formatting guideliens
-- 3 MC questions that have students choose the correct MLA citation for a source
-- 5 short answer questions that have students identify the source based on the MLA citation
-- 5 short answer questions that have students identify the error in an MLA parenthetical citation
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6th - 12th
Research Paper and Project for AP or Honors 9-12th grade: Pay it Forward
I use this project with my AP English Language and Honors American Literature classes of 11th graders. Students identify a problem in society that they can work to solve. They research the problem and possible solutions, then work as a group to develop a community/ school based project that addresses the problem. This went awesomely in my class this year! I had kids pick all sorts of interesting problems to research: animal welfare, homelessness, sleep depravation, among many others. They r
Conclusion Paragraph - Research Paper
Use this worksheet to help students plan the conclusion paragraph for a research paper. The worksheet guides students to summarize their thesis statement, recap their main points, and leave the reader with a point to ponder or call to action. There is a checklist of things to consider, an example, and a space to write for each sentence. Finally, students recopy the entire paragraph to make sure it flows. Use this worksheet in conjunction with the other 6 that I have posted to teach the proce
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Research Paper Rubric
This is a 100-point research paper rubric that I use with some of my classes for their research paper. It grades the papers in ten different areas, with 50-percent being content and 50-percent being formatting and conventions.
What I like about it is that it clearly states what they must have in order to achieve the various scores.
On the back of the rubric is a brief run-down of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. I have my students turn in this rubric with the plagiarism warning on t
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9th - 12th
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Macbeth Research Paper: Ambition
Research paper packet for an argumentative essay that surrounds the topic of ambition. This is a research-simulation task where students are directed to two specific articles and they must synthesis information from the articles in order to support their argument.Includes: essay descriptiongraphic organizeroutline2 articles about ambition, both with guided questions and answer keysMLA format quick guidelist of relevant quotes from Macbeth and the 2 articles at the end to help assist struggling
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Macbeth Notes, Quizzes, Projects
Civil War Research Paper
Students will research a key event or person from the Civil War time period. Students will learn about valid sources and how to write a research paper. I give students three weeks to write their papers, but only allow five class days for research and learning how to write a research paper. The Civil War is a very large topic; this paper is a great way for students to focus on individual events and people. Please feel free to modify this assignment to fit the needs of your class. I would like to
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in:Â American History Research Papers Collection
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A growing collection of our best Essay Writing resources, all at a 50% DISCOUNT!Grab it now and get access to all future inclusions!This Bundle Includes:The complete Literary Essay Writing Guide (5 Paragraphs and Beyond!)The Research Essay Mini UnitThe Personal Essay ProjectThe Thesis Statement Revision and Improvement Writing GuideThe MLA Quotation & Paraphrasing Writing GuideThe Tone & Audience Writing Guide The Editing for Clarity and Concision Guide The Customizable Plagiarism Handou
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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MLA Citation Rules and Practice Worksheet
Used in conjunction with 11th grade research papers, where students are required to cite sources in the text of the paper.
The first page is a chart that lists all the kinds of in-text citations, an explanation of the rule and an example. For instance, the first one on the chart is:
- type of citation: basic in-text citation
- rule: Author’s last name and page number in parentheses
- example: Huge cranes removed the debris piece by piece (Smith 24).
It gives 8 others including what to do wit
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Claim - Counterclaim Graphic Organizer - NYS Common Core Regents
This 1-page document is a graphic organizer outline for a claim - counterclaim essay. While this is helpful for practice for the New York State Common Core Regents, it could be especially helpful for anyone work on an argumentative essay or research paper. Thanks for your interest!
Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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