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Common Core W.8.1 resources for Microsoft Word and for ESL-EFL-ELL
5 Paragraph Argumentative Essay Scaffold With Citation Help
I was inspired by a Kate Kinsella workshop that I attended and created this scaffolded essay template. I wanted my sixth-grade and seventh-grade students to write a five-paragraph argumentative essay that included spaces for citing their research. This template is entirely full of sentence frames, and both gifted, ELL, and SPED students enjoyed this activity.What's great about this template is the fact that you can edit it as needed. I highly recommend providing students with a writing checklist
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5th - 8th
The BEST Grammar Worksheet (2-Day Lesson): Slaying Grammar Demons Forever!
I do this 4-page grammar packet every year with my students in the first month of school to eliminate the 18 worst writing errors I see over and over in my years of teaching. You can pair this worksheet with the FREE supplementary English lessons -- all with colorful illustrations -- at DrawingsOf.com.We call fixing grammatical errors "slaying grammar demons" to lighten the mood, and it works! You can even spice it up by having students draw pictures of what they think "grammar demons" would loo
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Argument Writing Graphic Organizer + Sentence Frames
Are you having trouble getting students to write argumentative essays where they include all of the parts of the essay? Use an organizer! These help students give more complete answers and help them structure their essays. When they complete their organizer, all they will need to do is copy and paste all of their writing into a blank document in paragraph form.This organizer includes some generic sentence frames to help students structure their answers. You may need to change the sentence frames
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6th - 8th
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3 Paragraph Argumentative Essay Scaffold
I was inspired by a Kate Kinsella workshop that I attended and created this scaffolded essay template. I wanted my sixth-grade and seventh-grade students who are designated ELLs and those with an IEP to write an argumentative essay that included spaces for citing their research. I found that five paragraphs could be too long for some of my students with special needs, so I created a three paragraph version. This template is entirely full of sentence frames for ELL and SPED students who need shor
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5th - 8th
Paragraph Worksheet (Editable) - Choose the Sentence + Write a Paragraph
This resource is offered for FREE as a non-editable resource here if you'd like to check it out before purchasing the editable version. With this worksheet, learners practice choosing a topic sentence, detail sentence, and conclusion sentence for three different paragraphs. Then, learners choose from three prompts and write their own paragraph.This resource designed for learners who've just learned what a paragraph is and what each part of a paragraph does. It works for learners in grades 7 and
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Short constructed response Say Mean Matter + RACE CE
Bilingual Spanish/English Short Constructed Response graphic organizer combining the Say Mean Matter and RACE CE strategies with a rubric!
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3rd - 12th
P.I.E.S. Paragraph Packet
I use the P.I.E.S. paragraph to help my students build their writing. Many of my students struggle with writing a solid paragraph. Through P.I.E.S., the students can create an effective paragraph. Each resource builds off the last. Depending on the writing task, the students begin with a brainstorm of some sort. This allows them to get their ideas on paper using a graphic organizer. Next, the students will begin utilizing an outline with sentence starters (perfect for ELL students). After, the s
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5th - 12th
Experience the Transportation Revolution: Lesson w Modified Reading + Extension
Experience the Transportation Revolution through the eyes of a businessperson. What business will make the most money? Contains reading and modified reading to allow all students access. Also has Extension project for HW or Gifted students/honors (with rubric). Teacher Copy with answers to make lesson easy to role out.
Do Now/Activator Activity explores vocabulary
Two readings give you flexibility with different students
Divide class into small groups and assign them a business for the
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7th - 10th
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Argumentative Essays for Beginners
This includes a 5 page outline for how to write a basic 5 paragraph argumentative essay. Specifically, it details how to write an introduction, 2 body paragraphs, a counterclaim, and a conclusion in a very clear and concise manner.I use this resource for my struggling writers, especially my ELLs. I often find that giving them too broad an instruction, such as write an introduction paragraph, intimidates them. These worksheets break down each paragraph into steps and allows them to use it as a ro
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6th - 9th
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The BEST Grammar Worksheet, Page 1 of 4 (Sample)
This is a 1-page sample of a 4-page grammar packet I do every year with my students to eliminate the 18 worst writing errors I see over and over in my years of teaching. For FREE English lessons to go with this (illustrated by fun cartoons), go to https://drawingsof.com/english-lessons/ We call fixing grammatical errors "slaying grammar demons" to lighten the mood, and it works! You can even spice it up by having students draw pictures of what they think "grammar demons" would look like!The ful
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Dialogue and Characterization
Authors reveal information about their characters through dialogue. Students will use this graphic organizer to analyze dialogue between characters. The purpose of this lesson is for students to utilize the literary technique of dialogue in order to characterize. From there, they can make inferences about the characters in the text as well as make sense of meaningful quotes. This can be used as a group-work activity in which students collaborate to analyze characters through dialogue. This works
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6th - 12th
Prewriting Practice with Narrative Prompt (Editable)
Get your students prewriting in a flash with this prewriting practice packet.
Choose a prompt (or use the one provided) and away you go!
Brainstorm on a topic with a circle map.
Identify the Type of writing AND the Purpose of writing.
Answer the six prewriting questions: Voice, Message, Audience, Attitude, Reception, and Tone (WITH SENTENCE STEMS for differentiation).
Build a Thesis Statement with this handy SCAFFOLD.
This packet is fully editable and customizable to whatever writing assig
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5th - 8th
Coraline Essay Prompt
I show the film Coraline (2009) in my ESL classes, having students take notes comparing the different versions of each character (Real vs. Other) as they watch. As a final assessment, they use their notes to complete this essay prompt.
While I use it in ESL, this could certainly be used for any class where the film is used (homeschool, ELA, etc.).
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6th - 9th
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Argument and Persuasion Essay Outline Template
This is a basic essay outline template I had my students use when planning their argument and persuasion essays. This template is for a four-paragraph essay, but can easily be expanded for longer writings.
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7th - 10th
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English Language Writing Rubrics
Check out the WRITING RUBRICS to assess your writing assignments! These rubrics are completely EDITABLE! No problem if there is something you want to add, change, or remove!FOLLOW ME ON TPT!Terms and ConditionsThis resource was created by Heidi Lo. All rights are reserved by the author. With the purchase of this resource, you have permission to print and copy it for single classroom use only. Electronic sharing and distribution are prohibited. Please contact me with any questions at heidilhsy@gm
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Not Grade Specific
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