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Higher education study skills writing-essays resources
Exhausted by Essays? 5-Minute Essay Grading System - Reclaim Your Weekends!
You want your students to receive meaningful feedback on their papers and grow as writers. You also, though, need to have time to recharge on weekends and holidays without the burden of endless essay stacks hanging over your head.With my five-minute-per-essay grading system, you’ll zip through your stacks of papers, saving HOURS of time. Before I created this system, it took me 15-to-20 minutes to grade an essay. Now, with the use of a detailed coding system and a content rubric that’s laser-foc
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Progress Monitoring Editable IEP Goal Tracking sheets for Special Education
*BEST SELLER* GOOGLE version included! Are you in need of new goal tracking sheets for monitoring your students progress on their IEP goals? It can be a challenge to find the best way to monitor IEP goals. Included in this purchase are seven forms that you can use to keep track of student progress. These forms are great for social, daily living and behavior goals as you can track up to 5 different trials of the behavior or skill. The second tracking sheet would work well for monitoring progress
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Ultimate Literary Analysis Essay Guide: 20 Mini-lessons for Success
In this bundle, I have compiled 20 mini-lessons that take students through the entire writing process, step-by-step, from reading samples, to brainstorming, to drafting, to editing and revising, and to reflecting. This book bundle of lesson reflects lessons that I've developed throughout my teaching career. I have worked hard to construct a bundle that is practical and easy to follow for both teachers and students. In fact, these lessons are built so that they are reproducible for teachers.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Plagiarism Lecture, Game-Based Approach to Introduce/Reinforce Plagiarism Rules
You know you need to show your students the right way to handle sourced material to prevent plagiarism, but the subject matter can be so dry, causing teens to tune out during your lecture. To fix this, use a lecture disguised as a game to help cover the basics of proper MLA source citation and plagiarism rules.This product includes a projectable “game” of PDF slides (shh...it’s really a lecture – don’t tell our students) with concrete, real-world examples of how source citations should be handle
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
MLA Style & Format 9th Ed: Instruction, Practice, Examples Distance Learning
Teach your students how to cite their sources! Newly updated to include MLA 9th edition. This has also been updated for distance learning! Everything is included in an easy-to-use Google Slides document that can be shared digitally with students on a platform such as Google Classroom.MLA style and format for citations includes teaching instructions, practice exercises, interactive notebook flipbook, and many examples. The citations are those your students use the most. I wrote guidelines and exa
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Jen W.
Transition Words and Phrases
**UPDATE**
After using this for a couple years, I've added two new pages.
This now includes:
1. The original Transition Words and Phrases page detailed below.
2. Transitions for Primary Essay Paragraphs
(This page is what I use on a more day to day basis when teaching writing and appropriate transitions for different places in primary level essays. This page also includes Transitions to Text Evidence and Evidence Elaboration)
3. Ways to Hook Your Reader
This is a compilation of Transition W
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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COLLEGE ESSAY Writing Unit: Personal Narrative Advice, Examples, & Assignment
Updated for the 2024-2025 COMMON APP: This 30-page EDITABLE curriculum has everything you'll need to help your students write phenomenal college application essays. Here are some highlights from the 30-page curriculum: • How to Get Started (Handout #1): Tips for how to get started on one's college essay and overcome writer's block. (1 page)• Strategies for Crafting Vivid & Lively Prose (Handout #2): While the question of what students choose to write about will be important, the question of
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Persuasive Writing- Teaching Thesis Statements with Movie Trailers!
In persuasive writing, many students have trouble writing a clear thesis statement on what their essay is truly about. In the lesson Teaching Thesis Statements with Movie Trailers, students get to break down what is actually involved in a thesis statement and what happens when the statement is vague- as teachers we feel that we get misled often!
Movie trailers are a good tool to use in teaching thesis statements because it is relatable to almost every student- they have to admit they would feel
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How to Write An Essay Brochure: Intro, Thesis, Body, Conclusion, Word Choice
Support students throughout the writing process with this EDITABLE reference brochure that covers writing the introduction and thesis statement, integrating evidence, using transitions, writing the conclusion, and using effective word choice. This resource works for expository/informational essays, as well as persuasive/argument essays. It is full of tips on how to write, structure, and revise an essay.When you purchase this product, you will receive a 2-slide PowerPoint file that you easily edi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Writing Commentary for the Literary Analysis Essay: Strategies for Success
In this 38-page bundle, I have provided students with two methods for crafting commentary that will help them not only write analysis but also take it to a deeper level: the "This Shows That Method" and the "LET" Method.Writing commentary is without a doubt the most difficult aspect of the literary analysis essay. It is the ONE part for which there is no formula because it's the part of the essay that contains the writer's original thoughts, or commentary/ analysis, on the evidence of the essa
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Organizational Skills and Time Management and Study Skills Activities Bundle
These activities are perfect for teens and young adults to explore and learn organizational, time management, and note taking skills. This bundle includes interactive hands-on activities with step-by-step instructions, an organization survey, multiple tips, worksheets, and much more to keep your students organized and less stressed as they navigate their many responsibilities.This resource includes:Step-by-step activity directionsHow Organized Are You? SurveyAnswer KeysOrganization and Study Ski
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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ID CARDS- Learning Personal Information (Editable)
These are a SUPER fun way to practice teaching and learning personal information in the classroom. This is a great tool to implement in your life skills curriculum for any special education program or autism classroom. Each of the 5 styles comes in 3 formats: small ID with text support, small ID without text support and HALF SHEET ID with text support. You can use these ID's in many ways within the classroom:1. Fill out small ID, Print, Laminate and store in a wallet for real life practice2.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education
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Screenplay UNIT: Screenwriting in Secondary ELA-- From Script to Trailer
One of the things I really enjoy is reading and writing screenplays. In this unit by Bespoke ELA, I have put together some of the key lessons that I've learned about script writing in a format that is user-friendly to secondary ELA students. Screenplay writing is a high-interest type of writing because all students love movies. For this project, students will create their own original screenplay concepts, write a character sketch and plot treatment, craft a ten-page screenplay sequence, creat
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Using the CRAAP Test to Determine Source Credibility! Customizable Google Slides
Do your students tend to hit "share" "like" or "retweet" before checking a source is legitimate? Can your students determine the difference between a credible source and fake news? Do they know what to look for when analyzing articles, online material, tweets, and images for credibility? Do they understand which sources are acceptable to utilize as evidence in a writing assignment? In a world where misinformation can be spread like wildfire via social media and the internet, it is vital that stu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Sketch Note Ideas - Toolbox • Handouts • How to Take Sketch Notes
Make note-taking more effective by taking “sketch notes". Both the visual cues and the structure of the sketchnotes page they make will help them to understand and retain the new information. Additionally, the process of turning information into an eye-catching sketch notes page with doodles, also helps students remember what they’ve learned. What you Get:Sketch Note Toolbox (1 pg. handout or poster)How to Make BOLD Letters (1 pg. handout)Drawing A Stick Figure (1 pg. handout)Sketch notes for Se
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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How to Write a Thesis Statement and Topic Sentences
This bundle explains what a thesis statement is and includes step-by-step directions for writing one yourself. It then does the same thing for topic sentences and explains their importance and the differences between them.The bundle includes:1. How to Write a Thesis Statement PowerPoint (17 slides) --> includes an activity where I put students into groups of 3-4 students, give them an essay prompt, and have them come up with a thesis statement together. There are 3 different practice essay p
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
2 Games Wheel of Fortune and Family Feud - PowerPoint Templates
This is the most realistic Family Feud and Wheel of Fortune.You can create your own questions to review any subject.This game contains everything you need for a real TVShow game: sound effects, music, updated graphics and animation.Easy to customize for any topic you are teaching in class.It includes a PDF with instructions on how to setup, play and customize. It's pretty simple if you're familiar with the game TV shows.To use the scoreboard, you need: PowerPoint 13 or a newer version is require
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Mockingjay Novel Teaching Unit Tests, Questions, Projects, Vocab
Mockingjay Literature Guide Teaching Novel Unit
Complete teaching unit/literature guide for Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins from teacher author Tracee Orman.
This unit contains the following files:
Mockingjay Check Questions Quizzes and Discussion Questions
Mockingjay Alternative Discussion Questions Handouts and Answer Key
Mockingjay Supplemental and Enrichment Activities
Mockingjay Vocabulary Activities
Mockingjay Part I Test and Study Guide (includes Word version for editing)
Mockingjay
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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AVID Facts of the Week (REVISED AND EXPANDED FOR 2023-2024)
THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR ANY TEACHER LOOKING TO BRING AVID TO A CLASSROOM OR AN ENTIRE SCHOOL. NO-PREP NEEDED TO PRESENT STUDENTS OF ALL AGES WITH THOUGHT-PROVOKING, DISCUSSION-STARTING, OR WRITING-PROMPT-GENERATING CONTENT EVERY WEEK OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. ENJOY!This download includes a PowerPoint with 39 digestible fast-facts that encourage students to stay in school and go on to higher education. All slides are designed with text and visuals to promote discussion and provoke thought.The AVID f
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4th - 12th, Higher Education
Executive Skills Student Planner
Many students with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities are now included in the general education classroom - but many of them also struggle to keep track of their schoolwork! This printable planner gives space for students to write down homework, due dates, upcoming quizzes/tests, and missing work for up to six classes. It also includes icons for students to circle the materials they need to bring home, as well as a designated place for a teacher signature. At the back of the planner, you wi
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Special Education Teacher Back-to-School Bundle
Of Mice and Men Test \ Exam with Answer Key - Final Test
BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! See Preview For Entire Set of Questions!This is an all-encompassing Of Mice and Men end of unit exam. !!! Includes the answer key !!!The exam is in docx (MS Word) format for quick and easy editing (yes this is an editable document).The exam consists of:1. 15 Multiple Choice questions2. 10 True / False3. 5 Matching a term to the definition4. 5 Short Answer5. 3 Essay Questions
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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APRIL FOOLS DAY Teacher Prank Following Direction Quiz
This is a quick and easy teacher prank you can give your students. It is a great way to start your April Fools’ Day lesson to generate interest and teach a lesson on the importance of following directions...plus it’s fun to trick your students just a little on this special day! ****************************************************************************************************************Want to make this Teacher Prank into an engaging April Fools’ Day ELA (Reading & Writing) lesson? Here’s
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Time Management - Assessment and Scheduling Activities for Middle & High School
Middle and high school students often struggle to manage their time. Through the use of a blank daily schedule, along with an interactive worksheet, students will be able to see a visual representation of how they spend their time throughout the day. This hands-on resource also includes a reflection worksheet to help students assess how their time is being allocated and to assist them in developing a plan to better manage their time. This resource includes:2 Interactive Activities3 WorksheetsDi
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Writing a Research Paper Escape Room: Engaging MLA Citation & Test Prep Activity
Have you been searching for easy and fun ways to engage students in your research paper unit?This escape room activity is perfect for any research paper/MLA format unit! It is lower prep than most escape rooms and uses ALL DOK levels! You can use this escape room in the middle of your unit, as review, or the end for fun. This resource is sure to keep your students engaged and working hard in your research paper unit!What's Included:Escape Room Tips & TricksClues!Google Form Option: Instead o
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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