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High school writing-essays simulations under $5
The Why Why Why Game: Practice with Argument
A quick, engaging, higher order thinking, and fun activity elicits students' critical thinking skills to practice making claims, using data and establishing warrants to support arguments. It is a role-play, a pair and share, then a critical thinking discussion using quotations from Transcendental philosophers, Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. The quotes can easily turn into persuasive writing prompts.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Argument Bundle for AP Lang
Progressive Era and Gilded Age Project and Role Play
Meet John D. Rockefeller, Jane Addams, Teddy Roosevelt and more through your students' discovery of them. In this inquiry-based project, students research a major figure of the Progressive Era and Gilded Age and then embody that person at a culminating party. This project, a favorite among my students, puts students literally in the lives of historical figures. This project includes:● How to use this resource and complete timeline within the teacher’s guide● Suggested figures of 30+ individua
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10th - 12th
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CCSS:
The Outsiders by Hinton - Essay Packet and Fairness Debate of Gangs
Are you teaching The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and want an engaging discussion to take place regarding who has a better life - the Socs or the Greasers? Who are the actual "outsiders"? Do you want to also practice or teach persuasive essay writing, in a very structured, fool-proof way? If so, this 14-page lesson plan and writing assignment is for you! ☺ It includes the following:
1. How to set up a debate/simulation/role play in your classroom between the Socs and Greasers, including signs
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6th - 10th
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Salem Witch Trial Mock Trial
In this captivating lesson plan, students delve into the mysterious and dark history of the Salem Witch Trials. Through high-quality readings, students gain insights into the societal and psychological factors that led to this infamous chapter in American history. Following the exploration, students channel their understanding into an informative essay, honing their analytical and writing skills. The lesson culminates in a riveting mock trial, where students take on the roles of key figures from
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Would You Rather Freewrite
This uses the Would You Rather scenario as a basis for freewriting and eventually thesis development. This short activity can be used as a standalone introduction to thesis-based freewriting or modified to start a scaffolded multi-part theme lesson.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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AP Language and Composition Synthesis FRQ Practice Prompt: Diversity
Prepare your students for the AP Lang exam with this synthesis practice prompt. Sources include visual images, graphs, excerpts, and more so that students can be prepared to encounter and grapple with a variety of sources on test day!
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9th - 12th
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Personal Narrative: Blueprinting Places and Memories
This assignment allows students to draw, label, and reflect on a special place. I used this with HOUSE ON MANGO STREET, but it could be used for many literary works. This assignment can result in a personal narrative, an expository piece, or a persuasive piece (especially helpful for the STAAR EOC). My students wrote some amazing essays based on their blueprinting. I have seen this used in adult writing workshops; it is a powerful tool. Enjoy!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
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Sample College Application Essay
I wrote this sample college application essay as an example of how to be concrete and descriptive while also explicating key elements of personality. It is meant to model the necessary balance between establishing one's credentials as a skilled descriptive writer and as a thoughtful, reflective individual.
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11th - 12th, Adult Education
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Understanding Personality
Personality
Abraham Maslow
Carl Rogers
Rorschach
There are three activities that can be done with your class: group “therapy”, individual reflective “therapy”, and essay writing practice (FRQ).
These activities can help students take an in-depth look at the different fields of personality research and apply the information to their own lives.
Final Thoughts:
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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Quiz: Body Paragraph Templates- Informative/Explanatory- PDF & Schoology
A sorting/numbering quiz/exit ticket to practice the template for body paragraphs for informative/explanatory paragraphs20 questions/paragraphsAfter you purchase, if you also use Schoology as your LMS, please contact me and I can share the ready-to-use question bank/or tests with you without any work on your part!Key included
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9th - 12th
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Notes: Timed Essay Tips for Accelerated/Advanced Writers ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
18 Tips for Timing on Air/OST Extended Responses/Essays - (Both Argumentative and Informative/Explanatory) and how to strive for the Accelerated/Advanced ScoreGives 18 next steps for students who have mastered the length, evidence, topic, prompt, essay type, and formal writing. I introduce these independently, differentiating who is ready, at any point during the year, to begin timed essays. All students begin timed essays by the last unit of the year.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Notes Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Quiz: Body Paragraph Templates- Argumentative- PDF & Schoology
A sorting/numbering quiz/exit ticket to practice the template for body paragraphs for argumentative paragraphs20 questions/paragraphsAfter you purchase, if you also use Schoology as your LMS, please contact me and I can share the ready-to-use question bank/or tests with you without any work on your part!Key included
Grades:
9th - 12th
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![Preview of NOTES: Steps for MY ORIGINAL Visual Editing Technique [CCSS.ELA.W.5] (EDITABLE)](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/NOTES-Steps-for-MY-ORIGINAL-Visual-Editing-Technique-CCSS-ELA-W-5-EDITABLE--8462678-1661286694/750f-8462678-1.jpg)
NOTES: Steps for MY ORIGINAL Visual Editing Technique [CCSS.ELA.W.5] (EDITABLE)
STEP ONE: An interactive editing technique with 20 specific steps to teach students the editing process for an ELA/OST style state test essay. Students use this all year utilizing the highlighting of keywords and requirements to make sure their essay has them all there. A sample essay is provided.The next step in the process is to use the editing hyperdoc. It makes editing a tangible and concrete activity to help them learn the process. Self-evaluation is a key standard for students and providin
Grades:
9th - 10th
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Also included in: Unit- Epic Mythology- The Odyssey- 6 Bundles (EDITABLE)
HYPERDOC: Process for MY ORIGINAL Visual Student Editing (EDITABLE)
An interactive editing document of 26 questions to teach students the editing process for an ELA/OST style state test essay. It mentions MY ORIGINAL visual editing technique that students use all year utilizing the highlighting of keywords and requirements to make sure they are all there. This is the next step in the process. It makes editing a tangible and concrete activity to help them learn the process. At the end, there are links to the OST essay rubrics and a place for students to self-eval
Grades:
9th - 10th
Also included in: Unit- Epic Mythology- The Odyssey- 6 Bundles (EDITABLE)
Notes: Slides- Thesis Graphic Organizers- and 4 freebies! (EDITABLE)
Notes: Slides- Umbrellas Graphic Organizers- Essay and Prompt Type25 Slides to learn how to analyze a prompt, make decisions, and prepare a topic9 sample prompts4 Umbrella Worksheets to Analyze and Prepare a Prompt. Originals were made in Google Drawings, which are not supported here. Here are the links if you would like to edit them for FREE :) FOLDER: WKSH- Umbrella Graphic Organizers.Also check out MY ORIGINAL Visual Writing and Editing Technique!
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Notes Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
NOTES: OST Rubric Activity to analyze state released essays (EDITABLE)
I put students into groups and give each group a pack of student-released essays, the prompt, and a copy of the OST rubric.The work together to analyze the essays, prompt, and rubric. The last activity requires them to match the state comments and the student essay for each set in their packet. A key is provided. I typically use this as a contest between groups. And if one group finishes early, there are extra packets with smaller amounts of essays they can work on with extra time. Everything is
Grades:
9th - 10th
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Also included in: Notes Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
![Preview of NOTES: Steps for MY ORIGINAL Visual Editing Technique [CCSS.ELA.W.5] (EDITABLE)](https://ecdn.teacherspayteachers.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=avif,quality=70,width=525,height=525,onerror=redirect/thumbitem/NOTES-Steps-for-MY-ORIGINAL-Visual-Editing-Technique-CCSS-ELA-W-5-EDITABLE--8316504-1662580226/750f-8316504-1.jpg)
NOTES: Steps for MY ORIGINAL Visual Editing Technique [CCSS.ELA.W.5] (EDITABLE)
STEP ONE: An interactive editing technique with 20 specific steps to teach students the editing process for an ELA/OST style state test essay. Students use this all year utilizing the highlighting of keywords and requirements to make sure their essay has them all there. A sample essay is provided.The next step in the process is to use the editing hyperdoc. It makes editing a tangible and concrete activity to help them learn the process. Self-evaluation is a key standard for students and providin
Grades:
9th - 10th
Types:
Also included in: Notes Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
HYPERDOC: Process for MY ORIGINAL Visual Student Editing (EDITABLE)
An interactive editing document of 26 questions to teach students the editing process for an ELA/OST style state test essay. It mentions MY ORIGINAL visual editing technique that students use all year utilizing the highlighting of keywords and requirements to make sure they are all there. This is the next step in the process. It makes editing a tangible and concrete activity to help them learn the process. At the end, there are links to the OST essay rubrics and a place for students to self-eval
Grades:
9th - 10th
Also included in: BUNDLE: Writing ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Notes: Formal Writing Rules for Accelerated/Advanced Writers ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
14 Tips for Air/OST Extended Responses/Essays - (Both Argumentative and Informative/Explanatory)Gives 14 next steps for students who have mastered the length, evidence, topic, prompt, and essay type. I introduce these independently, differentiating who is ready, at any point during the year.
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Also included in: Notes Bundle CCSS ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
Fun Plagiarism Fact Pattern
This product contains a fictitious four-page fact pattern about a student who plagiarized her high school student government election speech, two exhibits (I.e., her speech and the internet source she copied from), and a workshop extension activity. I based the fact patter on Melania Trump's use of one of Michelle Obama's well-known speeches on the value of working hard. You can use this product to introduce students to the concept of plagiarism, its importance and consequences, and the factor
Grades:
7th - 12th
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ORIGINAL Stimuli Analysis Chart for Standard Prompt Essay Prep (EDITABLE)
Chart to prepare a thesis statement, topic sentences, and evidence for a standard-based ELA OST standardized test essay 7-12.11 rows = 11 ELA standard-based reasons to answer a standard-based prompt2 columns = space to compare/contrast at least 2 stimuli on those possible 11 choicesdirections for how to also color coordinate the chart with MY ORIGINAL visual writing and editing technique.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: BUNDLE: Writing ELA 9-10 (EDITABLE)
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