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Middle school writing-essays homework pdfs
Argumentative Essay Writing Sample Analysis Worksheet Activity Middle School
Teaching writing can always be challenging! I have found that showing my students an example is very helpful for them to see all the necessary parts. In this product, students will read an example argumentative essay on cell phones in school. Students color-code the essay based on the different parts on an effective argumentative essay and answer questions for analysis I've also included a handout explaining the necessary parts of each paragraph. This is such a powerful tool for students to
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Argumentative / Persuasive Writing Tutorial Bundle Resources Mini-Lessons
Opinion Writing - Opinions, Arguments, and Persuasive Texts | Writing Practice
Opnion Writing is Common Core Aligned and will get your students writing their own opinions, arguments, and persuasive texts; weighing positive and negative points; and agreeing or disagreeing with other kids’ viewpoints on up-to-date subjects. Included are 52 separate worksheets that will get your students expressing their opinions, coming up with reasons and examples for their opinions, and writing short passages to explain their thought processes. Also great for distance learning!Types of que
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3rd - 8th
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Middle School Research Paper | True Crime Essay Writing Project
This middle school research paper will grab your students' attention with a fascinating and age-appropriate true-crime writing prompt.The Prompt:Over thirty years ago, two men posing as police officers stole thirteen pieces of art worth hundreds of millions of dollars from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, Massachusetts. The thieves were never caught. The art was never recovered.To this day, the museum is offering a reward of $10 million to anyone who can give them information that
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Fun Middle School ELA Mega Bundle - Activities Games Projects Posters Essays
Essay Writing Homework Essay of the Week
This weekly writing resource is perfect for giving students the tools necessary for writing essays independently. It not only includes the assignments and prompts, but the reference notes needed to complete an essay from the prewriting stage to a final copy. The directions are divided up from Monday-Thursday and show students what they need to do each day to write an effective essay. The directions, along with a student reference booklet and checklist, provide your students with the tools to com
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3rd - 6th
Informational Writing Graphic Organizer
Graphic organizer for Informational or Explanatory Writing. -PDF-Non-Editable
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4th - 9th
Argumentative Essay Writing Sample Analysis (Uniforms) Example Persuasive
Teaching writing can always be challenging! I have found that showing my students an example is very helpful for them to see all the necessary parts. In this product, students will read an example argumentative essay on school uniforms. Students color-code the essay based on the different parts on an effective argumentative essay and answer questions for analysis I've also included a handout explaining the necessary parts of each paragraph. This is such a powerful tool for students to see the d
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Argumentative / Persuasive Writing Tutorial Bundle Resources Mini-Lessons
Thesis Statement Mini-lesson - Argumentative Essay
These worksheets will help students understand the formula to creating a strong thesis statement for an argumentative essay. The directions are clear and simple to understand; just print and go!Here is what is included:★Worksheets (3 pages)★Answer Key Thank you so much for stopping by my store.  I hope you are enjoying my products. I appreciate you providing feedback and you even earn free TPT credits every time you do!Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded.If you have a
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6th - 12th
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Writing Claim & Counterclaim Practice
This is a simple way for students to practice writing a claim and counterclaim about a given prompt. Students are given questions and must choose a side by writing a claim. Then, the identify the opposing view and write a counterclaim. There is an example completed for them.
This would make a great warm-up, sub plan, or homework assignment after the idea is introduced. It would also be good as a quick review or a partner activity to get students to collaborate and discuss ideas.
I used this pr
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6th - 8th
Also included in:Â Argument Essay Practice Discount Bundle
Choosing Relevant Evidence: Argument Essay Practice:
This is a practice activity to help students choose evidence that is credible and relevant to a given claim.
I found that my students would often do their research, but then not choose the most compelling evidence for their claims in an argument essay. This multiple choice practice is a great way to help students practice this skill.
I had students complete the worksheet after discussing the definitions of relevant and credible (noted at the top of the page). Then we discussed why the correct
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6th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Argument Essay Practice Discount Bundle
Book Report Template & Graphic Organizers
Book reports can be so challenging for students, especially in the earlier grades. Take some of the frustration out of the process by giving students a specific, step-by-step format to follow. If your students don't quite know how to get started on their reports, these organizers can help guide them through the process by providing structure in template form.Use the organizers to gather information, organize ideas, and write draft reports. Choose from various web, t-chart and Venn diagram organ
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3rd - 6th
Short stories with comprehension questions, Tell-Tale Heart, ELA activities
Short stories with comprehension questions, Tell-Tale Heart, ELA activities CUSTOMER REVIEW: I appreciate this seller's application of legal, moral & philosophical implications of the story, as well as references to outside works and real-life situations (as she does in all of her products!). This is yet another of her products that I will use every time I read this story with a class--very helpful in taking literary analysis to a slightly higher level than an ordinary discussion would do.
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8th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS Common Core Aligned Novel Unit
With its setting in the American Revolution, students get a first hand battle experience in the novel George Washington's Socks. For this Novel Study, here are- comprehension questions for every chapter,- topic specific student log/journal, which leads to an essay - name word search and spelling ladders for vocabulary words,- glossary and two vocabulary worksheets (synonyms/antonyms and words in context). Lots of teacher directions and suggestions.A detailed essay assignment using their log is i
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4th - 8th
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FREE Figurative Language Worksheet Practice Activity
Practice identifying the six different types of figurative language with this worksheet. Students will read the sentences and decide whether it is an example of a simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole, personification, or onomatopoeia. Pair this worksheet with my other figurative language and poetry resources.Don’t forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits for future purchases! Every 20 credits is worth $1! Please take a moment to give a 5 star rating and comment. If you have any issues with you
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Upper Elementary Year Long Writing Mega Bundle | Units for the Whole Year
Narrative Poem Graphic Organizer Writing Template
Narrative Poem Graphic Organizer Worksheets :Includes 2 pages:* NP Graphic Organizer outline * Narrative Poem writing pagePrint these pages front/back for easy handouts! ************************************************************************************ Be sure to visit my store for many comprehension packets, and other activity worksheets! My packets strive for inclusion of all students. I provide lined paper, a choice of comprehension, simple activities, and answer sheets. I also take request
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2nd - 8th
Argumentative or Persuasive Essay Writing Sample & Guide Graphic Organizer
This product provides an example of an argumentative essay for students about school uniforms with a graphic organizer filled out. Students are asked to do the same with a debatable issue. Includes:*Example for Students: Argumentative essay sample on whether students should have to wear uniforms to school- includes the same graphic organizer students will use to build their essay. This is a great model before students complete the same task. *Students choose a debatable issue*Graphic Organizer
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Argumentative / Persuasive Writing Tutorial Bundle Resources Mini-Lessons
Fun Literary Analysis Essay Assignment for Middle School with Sample
The words literary analysis essay can sound super intimidating to middle school students, but this engaging assignment actually makes writing literary essays FUN!Bon Appetit!Your middle school students have been hired as chefs at the most prestigious restaurant in town, and they have been tasked with creating a literary-themed menu for its high-brow patrons.For their latest menu addition, they must design a sandwich that perfectly captures the essence of a character from the book they most recen
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Response to Literature for Any Novel | Middle School
Argumentative Essay Introduction Tutorial Samples and Guide Persuasive
Do your students need help writing strong introductions to their argumentative essays? This guide provides information how to write an effective argumentative essay, gives two samples for students to color-code the important parts of an introduction, a guide to writing an introduction for students, and students color code their own introduction. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. Includes:*Information on how to write an effective argumentative essay*Two samp
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Argumentative / Persuasive Writing Tutorial Bundle Resources Mini-Lessons
A Midsummer Night's Dream Essay Prompts & Rubric
This product contains 9 thoughtful essay prompts for A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, all perfect for a 5 paragraph essay or a short open response for a test (I have used them in both ways). A detailed rubric is also included.Here is an example of a prompt: Although A Midsummer Night’s Dream is categorized as one of Shakespeare’s comedies, much has been written about the darker side of this play including some of terrible ways the characters treat one another. Identify three sep
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8th - 12th
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Also included in:Â A Midsummer Night's Dream Activity BUNDLE
Middle School Argumentative Essay with Rubric and Sample | Pizza Writing Prompt
This argumentative essay will grab your middle school students' attention as they write about one of their favorite foods: pizza.A Slice of Controversy:It's lunchtime at school and you're faced with a dilemma: should you choose the slice of pizza, with its cheesy goodness and savory sauce, or the boring old salad with its wilted greens and lackluster dressing? You should obviously pick the veggies. Right?But what if I told you that pizza could be considered a vegetable? That's right. Some people
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Fun Middle School ELA Mega Bundle - Activities Games Projects Posters Essays
Argumentative or Persuasive Essay Body Paragraph Strategies and Writing Guide
This product provides students with an anchor page to give students 11 strategies to use in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay. Students identify the strategies of 14 examples. A writing guide helps students write three body paragraphs of an argumentative paper. INCLUDES:*11 Strategies to use in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay*14 examples for students to identify *Writing guide for all three body paragraphs of an argumentative paper*Color and BW Versions*Key IncludedP
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5th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Argumentative / Persuasive Writing Tutorial Bundle Resources Mini-Lessons
Writing - Expository (Informative) / Persuasive - Pillar (for 5-Paragraph Essay)
In this file are three versions of the same graphic organizer (in standard pillar format) for writing an expository (informative) or persuasive piece. This organizer allows a student to plan out a five-paragraph essay that contains an introduction, three body paragraphs (each with up to four supporting details), and a conclusion.
The basic structure of each version of the graphic organizer is the same as the others. The only difference among the three versions is the level of support provided
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3rd - 8th
Fun Literary Analysis Essay Assignment for Middle School | Theme Park Ride
Say the words literary analysis essay in front of your middle school students and watch their faces turn ashen. I don't blame them; writing with textual evidence sounds super intimidating! But in reality, it doesn't have to be. Writing literary essays can actually be . . . fun!The Ride of a LifetimeYour students have been hired at their favorite theme park to design its newest attraction.Using their most recently read books as inspiration, they will design a ride that will make park-goers feel a
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6th - 8th
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Maizy Chen's Last Chance by Lisa Yee/CCSS Aligned Novel Study
This is a close reading guide to the book Maizy Chen's Last Chance. In Lisa Yee's beautiful story of Maizy Chen and the discoveries she makes within herself and her extended family while getting to know her Oma and Opa in Last Chance, Minnesota, students are exposed to the idea of prejudice and the perseverance required to educate others to the danger of bigotry. This is such a must-read for students in grades 4-7. Maizy is a lovable character, and Lisa Yee explores the path of Chinese immigrat
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4th - 7th
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Argumentative 5 Paragraph Essay with Rubric and Sample | Mythical Creatures
This argumentative essay will engage your middle school students as they write about a fun literary topic: which mythical creature would have the best chance of survival in today's world?Who would survive?Imagine a world where mythical creatures roam freely alongside humans. You have been tasked with selecting the creature with the best chance of surviving in our world. Which creature would you choose, and why? Would the majestic unicorn, with its healing powers, survive in a world of pollution
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6th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Fun Middle School ELA Mega Bundle - Activities Games Projects Posters Essays
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