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Writing-expository handouts for Google Apps
Embedding Quotations – How to Embed Quotes Pre-test, Lecture & Reference Sheet
Weary of students who slap quoted material into their essays without any framing or support? Fix this common mistake made by young writers with these interactive lesson materials.Begin with a “pre-test”/skill assessment of students’ knowledge regarding M.L.A. citation formatting and concrete detail/quote framing. Then, work through the answers to the skill assessment pre-test with a dynamic lecture (30 slides) that uses compelling examples and modern design to hold students’ interest. (Let's be
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8th - 11th
Persuasive Text Examples - Ten Reading Samples with Comprehension
Persuasive Text Examples - Ten Reading Samples with ComprehensionThis resource contains ten persuasive text samples to guide students when learning about the features and the structure of persuasive writing. Ten comprehension questions accompany each text.Topics include:Graffiti. Art or Crime?Fire Fast FoodBeat BullyingFun, Fantastic, Fabulous FitnessPointless, Painful, Physical EducationChange Our School UniformsBan Animal TestingSplendid CityCute, Cuddly CatsToo Much TechnologyAll pieces conta
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Persuasive Text - Reading and Writing Bundle
Five Paragraph Essays Lesson Bundle (DISTANCE LEARNING): Unit for ANY Prompt!
Now with Google Slides versions of lessons for distance learning! Students need to learn the rules in order to break them. Teach students about five paragraph essay structure with this bundle of lessons, ready to use before or during ANY essay assignment (or before standardized testing!).Each lesson is intended to be concise and occur in one class period. They are introductory in nature so that you can teach the skill for the very first time, OR use as a quick review to get all of your students
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6th - 9th
Biography Writing Unit: Biographical Sketches about Peers (Google-Compatible)
In this detailed, common-core aligned, 10-day unit, students will learn about biography writing and actively participate in the writing process. Students will write biographical sketches about a classmate. In their biographies they’ll include information about their classmate’s early life, personal life, and accomplishments. They’ll also include critical elements of biography writing. Students will research their subject with interviews, journal entry analysis, and photograph reviews. Throu
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5th - 8th
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Persuasive Writing Worksheet Pack - No Prep Lesson Ideas
**Check out my similar Narrative Writing Pack, Explanation Writing Pack, Recount Text Writing Pack, Information Text Pack and Procedural Writing Pack**Persuasive Writing Worksheet Pack - No Prep Lesson IdeasThis no-prep printable persuasive writing pack includes a range of worksheets and activities to help support the teaching of persuasive writing. The package contains several handouts, including:Persuasive writing template.Persuasive writing sentence starters.Persuasive writing topics.Persuas
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Narrative and Persuasive Writing Worksheet Bundle
Argument Writing that's Real-World Relevant: Activity Set
Argument writing can get old fast when the format is always the same. But repetition helps so much in getting students to understand how to write literary analysis. So what to do?You want your students to know how to make points, give evidence, and analyze that evidence, but you're sick of the groans when you roll out your newest essay assignment. Students focus on issues like word count and number of quotations instead of becoming better writers, and they barely engage with the feedback process
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7th - 10th
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Real-World Rhetoric Bundle Argument Analysis of Modern Essays, Critical Thinking
What does it take to win an argument? With this bundle of seven real-world rhetorical analysis lessons, students will examine short articles on high-interest topics, identify specific rhetorical tools including ethos, pathos, and logos, and determine whether each writer is ultimately effective in swaying the reader.Each of these real-world rhetoric lessons include:• A full-text copy of a public domain argument essay• A paper-saving handout of short-answer questions• A Google Drive version of the
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Rhetorical Analysis of Ted Talks Worksheets - Persuasion & Ted Talk Activities
These no-prep TED talk worksheets encourage rhetorical analysis and critical thinking about nonfiction texts! Whether you use these TED talks as a part of an rhetorical analysis and argumentative essay unit, a stand-alone lesson, or a reading and discussion resource, this resource is sure to engage learners while holding them to high expectations! I created this resource for my English 10 students who LOVE all things visual and technology-based. This activity builds nonfiction reading, analysis
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8th - 11th
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Introductions are like Free Samples (DISTANCE LEARNING): Lesson for ANY Essay!
Now includes Google, PDF, *and* Office versions! Introduction paragraphs are like free samples of food – it’s your one chance to grab a customer (reader) and convince them to “buy in” and keep reading. This lesson teaches students that it’s important to not just have a great hook, but make the entire paragraph clear and compelling so that readers get an accurate, engaging preview of what will be discussed. This lesson (PDF, Google Slides, and editable PPT files), applicable for argumentative OR
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6th - 10th
Transitions are like Waiters (DISTANCE LEARNING): Lesson for ANY Essay!
Now includes Google, PDF, *and* Office versions! Transitional words, phrases, or sentences are like great waiters: they improve the timing and flow of the entire meal (essay) to control your satisfaction. Use this easy simile to teach your students why transitions matter and how to use them. This handout can be used as a full 45-minute lesson, an activity for a mini-lesson, or a writer’s workshop tool just to differentiate for the students who need it. This handout (PDF, Google Slides, and edita
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6th - 9th
Year of Bell Ringers: Motivational Monday Quotes Prompts Expansion Pack #1
Mondays are hard for students and teachers alike. Ease into the period with an inspirational quote and thought-provoking writing prompts. The quotes I used are meaningful and relevant to students; many of my students said they looked forward to reading and writing about the prompts each Monday. And the best part? They promote a positive growth mindset that is reinforced each week and all week long. This pack is an expansion pack to my first resource; however, it can be used alone or with the oth
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Writing Hooks BUNDLE Types of Hooks for Narrative and Informative Writing
The struggle is real. Students find it difficult to craft the perfect hook for their introduction paragraphs. Help is here! This bundle of resources is designed to help students master the art of hooks and captivating leads.Students study examples written by the pros. They'll learn how to craft effective hooks for expository, argumentative, and narrative writing. The best part? These lessons and activities are completely no-prep, saving you valuable time and energy. What's included in this bundl
Grades:
5th - 7th
How to Write a Thesis Statement Exercise | Printable | Digital | Easel
Thesis statement writing is easy once you know how. One of the most difficult aspects of writing essays about literature is getting started. So often, students will just sit and stare at their blank sheets of paper because they do not know how to begin. This resource will help students develop a thesis statement and is perfect for distance learning.If given enough practice writing thesis statements, students will be confident about how to begin their essays and will have a head start on organizi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thesis Statement Vs Topic Sentence Vs Closing Sentence Lesson and Worksheets 6-8
Use this no-prep lesson on Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences, and Closing Sentences for your 6th-8th grade students! This will improve their writing skills with great understanding for essays!This is basic information on thesis statements, topic sentences, and closing sentences. I have provided examples so that students can see thesis statements, topic sentences, and even closing sentences together. I have also provided group practice slides. Included:Teacher instructionsTeaching slides for the
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6th - 8th
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Essay Terms and Essay Structure Graphic Organizer with Quiz, Style Guide, & More
Teach Essay Terms and the Structure of an Essay with ease! These no-prep handouts are perfect for helping your students learn essay terminology and basic 5-paragraph essay structure. Includes a Glossary of Essay Terms to Know, a Graphic Organizer of the Basic 5-Paragraph Essay, blank handouts for students to take notes, an Essay Terms matching Quiz, an Essay Structure Quiz, a Sample Essay with Examples of important parts of the essay, a General Essay Organizer, General Essay Style Guide Checkli
Grades:
6th - 9th
Nonfiction Summary Writing Lesson Activities - Nonfiction Summary PowerPoint
All your Nonfiction Summary Writing Lesson Activities PowerPoint for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grades are a three-in-one BUNDLE to help you teach students how to write a summary for nonfiction text. You will get a Nonfiction Summary PowerPoint, student handouts, and one digital nonfiction summary writing template practice text.▶️With my step-by-step guided instruction, teaching summary writing skills for non-fiction text is no sweat. This means students are guided through the process to ensure success!S
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2nd - 4th
Evidence is like Seasoning (DISTANCE LEARNING): Lesson for ANY Essay!
Now includes Google, PDF, *and* Office versions! Evidence in a paragraph is like a well-seasoned meal: it’s more exciting, appeals more to the consumer, and fully finishes the meal. Use this easy simile to teach your students why essays NEED evidence. This handout can be used as a full 45-minute lesson, an activity for a mini-lesson, or a writer’s workshop tool just to differentiate for the students who need it. This handout (PDF, Google Slides, and editable PPT files), applicable to argumentati
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6th - 10th
Paragraph of the Week, DIGITAL & PDF Versions
Are you looking to improve your students' writing on a weekly basis? This Paragraph of the Week product is perfect to have your students improve their writing techniques, elaboration, and other writing skills. The purpose of this product is to make your students into more proficient writers through practice and repetition. This product was constructed with the thought of backward design--What do we want these students to be able to accomplish at the end of these units? The answer: We want our
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Writing Bundle-Essay, Argument, Creative and Informational Writing
Writing a Personal Narrative Essay - Distance Learning Compatible
In a personal narrative essay, a writer shares his or her thoughts and feelings about an event in his or her past with an audience. In this pack, students will move through the writing process to compose a personal narrative essay.The pack includes a step-by-step process, brainstorm/planing page, peer edit checklist, suggested marking rubric, and example essay.UPDATE: This includes both a printable PDF version and a digital version using Google Slides.See also my Writing a Persuasive Essay pack
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7th - 12th
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Information/Expository/Non-Fiction Writing Student Checklist & Rubric *Editable*
Use this product to help guide students in their writing of expository/non-fiction/informative texts, and to help guide you in the grading process! This completely editable checklist covers both the elements of non-fiction writing, as well as the conventions of writing that middle-elementary students should know. The goal statements are written from the perspective of the student, and in language that the student can easily understand!There are two pages in this document: One Student Checklist w
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2nd - 8th
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Advanced Argument Writing Unit: Counterargument, Voice, Sources, and more
Writing a quality argument is a creative process, but it can be hard when kids are spread across different levels. Some of your students leave their quotations hanging with no analysis, while others are ready for counterargument and bringing more of their voice into their writing - so what are you supposed to do?With this advanced argument unit, meet kids where they are. Through varied graphic organizers, mini-lessons, writing prompts, and argument hexagonal thinking, you can guide your students
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9th - 12th
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Persuasive Writing Notes - Sentence Starters and Tools
**These handouts are included in my 40 page Persuasive Writing Worksheet Pack**Persuasive Writing Notes - Sentence Starters and ToolsBasic notes to help introduce persuasive writing to students.The first page provides students with a range of sentence starters for writing the introduction, the main body, and the conclusion.The second two pages contain notes on eight persuasive writing tools, including rhetorical questions, emotive language, exaggeration, facts/statistics, alliteration, groups of
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3rd - 6th
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Teaching Diversity in the Classroom TED Talk Activity for High School English
Use this engaging 21st century TED talk activity and handouts to get students thinking about diversity in society by focusing on multiple perspectives given by societal "outsiders." This activity builds character and empathy and is great for teaching diversity in the classroom.This Bundle Includes:★TED Talk Inquiry, Listening, Synthesis Activity focused on Diversity in Society so that you can give students choice and use inquiry-based learning while targeting core ELA standards!★TED Talk Questio
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8th - 11th
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Argumentative Essay Writing : Scaffolded Graphic Organizer
When students are reluctant writers, they will often simply skip the assignment. This argument essay prompt provides easy to follow sentence starters and a path to creating a final polished argumentative essay. They must provide a claim, cite evidence, provide a counterclaim and rebuttal, and include a "Works Cited" section. But this breaks it down into simple steps. One of my most reluctant writers finally wrote his first argument essay because he could click on boxes and write small chunks at
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5th - 7th
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