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High school writing-essays homework for Microsoft Word
Research Paper--Creating MLA Source Citations Worksheet (Bibliography Practice)
This worksheet helps students figure out how to write proper bibliographic citations in MLA form. Given the fact that most databases (and even some scholarly websites) now offer citation suggestions, it is more important than ever to have your students focus on source citation as an individual skill. Often, these citation suggestions are poorly punctuated or presented in the wrong format. This worksheet will help your students build the requisite skills to be able to spot the problems and acc
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9th - 12th
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Writing an Op-Ed Handout - Editorial opinion piece Creative Writing Journalism
This is a one-page handout for a writing assignment that can be used for creative writing or journalism class. The assignment is for students to write a 2-3 page op-ed piece on the subject of their choice, as long as the subject has an impact on the public. Topics should be relevant, and the issue should be important to them. The assignment is explained in detail in this assignment, and there is also a 10-point checklist for students to self-evaluate the quality of their work before they turn it
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9th - 12th
Research Paper--Creating Thesis Statements Worksheet Pack
This pack contains two different worksheets that help students develop strong, explicit thesis statements. The worksheets give the students practice with recognizing strong thesis statements, rather than vague or purely factual arguments. The students are also asked to formulate their own thesis statements based on the given examples.
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9th - 12th
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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
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â American History Research Papers Collection
HAMLET - AP Literature Essay Prompt - Act Two
This is an AP Literature essay prompt for Hamlet's soliloquy at the end of Act 2 where he bemoans his inaction and then comes up with his plan to catch Claudius.
Contains the prompt, the soliloquy with some vocabulary help off to the side, an AP essay rubric, and four lined sheets for the essay.
Works well as a culminating assignment for AP students at the end of Act Two of Hamlet. Can also be used as part of an exam for Hamlet or general practice for the AP Literature exam.
Other related Ha
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Research Paper--MLA In-Text Documentation (Parenthetical Citation) Wksht
This worksheet helps students to understand proper MLA in-text documentation. The worksheet provides the students with six sample note cards, containing information from sources. Each problem uses one of the note cards incorrectly, and the students are asked to fix the errors, correctly citing each piece of information on the lines provided. This is a great activity to teach parenthetical citation as an individual skill.
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9th - 12th
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Getting to Know You - A Letter to My Teacher
This is the first writing assignment of the year - usually given as homework. It serves as an assessment for the teacher - an evaluation of writing format style and a way to better understand and know the student. Attached is a rubric that can be used for grading. However, grading is not the most important; it is for the teacher to better understand the needs of the student in writing.
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9th - 12th
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Comprehensive Research and Writing Mastery Project
The Comprehensive Research and Writing Mastery Project is an innovative and structured five-step program designed to empower students with essential skills in critical analysis, information assessment, collaborative work, and effective writing. This project spans over five weeks, guiding students through each phase, from initial exploration to the production of a polished final draft.This bundle includes the following working components: 1. Foundational Analysis: Unveiling Perspectives: The jour
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9th - 12th
Writing Introduction Paragraphs - an intro with samples and practice evaluating
This worksheet provides an introduction to writing a strong introduction paragraph. It includes work on grabbing the reader's attention and stating a claim or thesis. It gives a list of grabber sentences, suggestions for important information to include in an introduction, and then ends with three sample introductions that students must rate and then justify their rating.
A great way to introduce writing introductions. The samples use ideas from the novels The Giver by Lois Lowry and others.
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6th - 9th
AP Seminar TMP Graphic Organizer and Outline
I have updated this product based on my own observations and scoring from the previous years. This is a product I use in my own AP Seminar classroom. It provides students with a clear way to organize their research and brainstorm for their presentations.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
A Thousand Splendid Suns - Writing Prompts and Reading Guide
These reading questions cover all of Khaled Hosseini's popular work of contemporary fiction, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and concern plot details and thematic development, especially the novel's portrayal of historical changes in 20th century Afghanistan and gender roles. There are 5-7 questions per section (each of which covers 40 or so pages of the novel), suitable for homework or in-class discussion. I have also included a research project students carry out while reading the novel to deepen th
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
American History Research Papers Collection
This lesson plan packet contains six different history themed research paper topics. Each lesson plan is designed to be used individually for grades 7-12. However, each lesson can be easily modified to fit the needs of your students. The following research papers are included in this lesson plan collection.American Revolution Research PaperCivil War Research PaperWorld War II Research PaperCivil Rights Research PaperCold War Research PaperAmerican Women Research PaperStudents will research a k
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7th - 12th
MLA Citation Practice
This activity will allow your students to practice creating citations in MLA format using a variety of sources. Answer Key included on Page 2. Good for ELA, Keyboarding, or Computer Applications classes.
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6th - 10th
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MLA In-Text Citation Worksheet
Have your students correct the MLA In-Text Citations on this worksheet.
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7th - 12th
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AP Research Sample Methods Section Bundle
These four editable worksheets provide students with guidelines for how to write a typical Methods section in the Social Sciences, following APA-style guidelines. A bonus sample Methods section is included with these worksheets.
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11th - 12th, Higher Education
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Pen Pal permission letter
A generic/editable pen pal permission letter to send home to parents
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Transition Words & Phrases In Writing Worksheet Practice
Unlock the power of smooth, cohesive writing with this essential worksheet! If you find your students struggling with incorporating transition words or phrases, look no further.This resource features 10 carefully crafted examples where students are challenged to identify and match the appropriate transition word or phrase from a provided box.Take the stress out of assessment with the included answer sheet. Plus, this versatile worksheet comes in an editable Word document, giving you the freedom
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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World War II Research Paper
Students will research a key person or battle from the World War II 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. World War II is a very large topic; this paper is a great way for students to focus on individual people and battles. Please feel free to modify this assignment to fit the needs of your class. I would like
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7th - 12th
Also included in:Â American History Research Papers Collection
Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter--Easy A Comparison Essay Prompt
The 2010 film Easy A, starring Emma Stone, is a modern re-telling of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. In the film, a young woman pretends to lose her virginity and experiences public shame and ostracization, much like Hester Prynne. The movie puts a modern spin on Hawthorne's central conflict and his strong female protagonist.
This prompt contains a very specific format. The novel falls quite early in my curriculum. As such, I'm still working students towards developing specific, a
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10th - 12th
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Hamlet Essay Topics/Prompts
Four essay topic choices to be used at the completion of the play. Structured to be an in-class essay (students can use notes, etc. to support) but can easily be modified. Includes writing requirements checklist as well.
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9th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Hamlet Resources
Persuasive Thesis Writing Practice
Have your students practice write persuasive, argumentative thesis statements on prompts they enjoy (Peanuts, their favorite T.V. show, their favorite band, etc.) before they start writing their big essay.
This two page worksheet helps students practice writing single-point, argumentative thesis statements with a reason. You can adjust how you want students writing their thesis statements according to your needs, but I usually give them a very formulaic way to fill out the worksheet.
For examp
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7th - 12th
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Mapping FIVE themes in 1984 against the Texts and Human Experiences Rubric
These FIVE scaffolds have been designed to assist students in mapping 5 different themes in George Orwell's 1984 against the Texts and Human Experiences Rubric. The rubric has been broken down into sections where students address 4 ideas, using quotes and analysis, to show how they would use any specific theme to discuss each aspect of the rubric in an extended response. The themes include: Loss of individual agency, Control, Living under a Totalitarian regime and others. The scaffold may of cou
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
The Hobbit Final Project Ideas
Ideas for final projects after having read the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. There are five different and unique project ideas. Each of the ideas are engaging and require critical thinking and writing. These projects can be tweaked and changed to be suitable for different age levels.
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5th - 12th
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Quote Sandwiching Practice
A worksheet for students to practice integrating quote evidence into paragraphs using the MEAL, TIQA, CEW, or similar format. Students are provided with the quote, source, and main idea/claim/topic sentence. Their goal is to introduce the quote and analyze it as support.
While not the primary goal of the worksheet, students can also practice using in-text citations and substituting parts of quotes with ellipses.
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7th - 10th
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