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Free middle school writing-essays independent work packets
FREE Christmas Writing Prompts for Essays/Worksheets for 5th, 6th and 7th Grade
These Christmas essay writing prompts focus on Narrative, Descriptive, Persuasive and Expository essays for students in 5th, 6th and 7th grade. There are 2 exciting and thought-provoking topics with guided writing prompts outlining the correct structure for essays. This resource is perfect for students that have not mastered writing 4 paragraphs and require scaffolding. Each topic has tips or ideas for what to write in each paragraph giving students guidance for writing their essays. This resour
Grades:
5th - 7th
Introduction Paragraph Writing: Creating a Capitivating Hook Practice
This is great practice for students to work on creating a hook for essays in their introduction paragraph. Utilizing various essay prompts, they must creatively come up with a hook that will captivate readers and want them to read more.This is great to utilize for group work, homework, or independent practice. Check out other resources in my store that also pair well with this item!
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Digital Reader's Notebook
Attached is a powerpoint slideshow (with a link to a Google Slides version) filled with templates of reader's notebooks pages. I have used this in Google slides (through Google classroom I give each student their own copy). These pages would be great for any realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, or mystery novel or even short stories. They could easily be adapted to fit your unit of study. Most of the pages are self-explanatory and could be completed individually with
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5th - 8th
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Using "FRIENDS" to teach Counterclaim & Rebuttal!
If you purchase this product you will receive:A student worksheet with a graphic organizer which helps students identify claim, evidence, counterclaim and rebuttal in an engaging clip from the television show, "Friends"A sample paragraph that invites students to annotate for a specific purpose and annotate the parts of a counter/claim rebuttal paragraph. This is helpful for when they write their own.A checklist students can use as they write their own counter-claim rebuttal paragraph. It can be
Grades:
8th - 12th
CRAAP Test Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is mean to be used with any website following the "CRAAP" reliability test for sources. This is a free resource.
Grades:
7th - 9th
FREE Opinion Writing Template for Grades 4-6
This is a complete handout to help your kids express their opinions in a logical but chill way. This is a free handout that discusses structured writing—less stiff, breathable, and embracing the writer's voice without compromising the writing blueprint.Learn who Easy Peasy is and how she can turn your teaching profession into a personal passion.
Grades:
4th - 6th
Short Answer Resonses using the RACES Strategy
As the paradigm in English writing shifts from the descriptive essay, to more concise written-responses, learners need lots of practice, and the RACES strategy provides an understandable, effective way for these kiddos to compose strong responses to Short Answer Response inquiries.I introduce Races with non-threatning text; here is a link to the short story: Paperbag Princess, which I use to model the strategy, after reading with students."The Emperor's New Clothes" is embedded in the lesson, to
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Revising Sentences and Adding Details
Are your students needing some more practice with adding details to their writing? Use this template with examples to help your students' writing go from good to great! They will see a sentence transform by adding sensory details that describe and bring their writing to life. This is a perfect for a mini lesson before a narrative writing unit. It can also be used in small groups for students who need a little extra scaffolding with creating imagery. Includes two examples and three additional ind
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3rd - 6th
Reading Worksheets - Can be used with any text!
Versatile Reading Worksheets: Unlock the Potential of Any Text!Description:Dive into the world of literature with my free downloadable reading worksheets designed to elevate your reading experience to new heights! Whether you're a teacher looking for adaptable resources or a learner seeking to enhance comprehension skills, our versatile worksheets are your perfect companion.Tailor them to suit various educational objectives, be it analyzing themes, character development, or literary devices. Wit
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4th - 10th
RACE Writing Paper w/checklist Freebie
Students can track their constructed responses with this paper and checklist. The RACE Strategy guides students to write a complete answer with evidence and details.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
30 minute easy Informational Essay 3 point thesis/ repeated practice Cell Phones
6th Grade Reading Rockstars Presents 30 minute Easy Essay ConstructionDo your students need extra practice writing, but you can’t find the time to provide them with additional opportunities? 30 minute Easy Essay Construction provides quick practice, while most importantly, making the connection between the thesis, body paragraphs and conclusion.Check the link below for the step-by-step PowerPoint that walks you through how to use these products!https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/30-min
Grades:
5th - 8th
Informational Essay Speckled Band Mysteries -Amplify- Thesis/conclusion practice
Do your students need extra writing practice, but you don't have time to have them write multiple informational essays?The hook, background information and body paragraphs are provided. No text is needed. Anyone can use this product, though it does go with the 6th grade Amplify textbook.Students are able to quickly form the 3 point thesis based on the body paragraphs that are provided, and form the conclusion. In 6 sentences, students can see that the essay should all be connected and practice
Grades:
5th - 8th
Movie Review Template
This Movie Review Template allows the child to recollect the movie they had seen. It gives them the chance to use their critical thinking skills and creative writing to craft a detailed review.
Grades:
5th - 8th
MCAS Prompt Quick Planner
Directions: Read each prompt. Decide what a thesis statement could be as well as what the topics of each body paragraph could be.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Halloween Writing Prompt
Use this resource to engage your students in creative writing! Your students will be able to use their creativity and imagination to come up with a story about a jack-o-lantern that has come to life! Here is the prompt:One Fall evening, my family and I were carving pumpkins. All of a sudden a gust of wind blew in from the window. The next thing I knew, my pumpkin had come to life!
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Digital Interactive Notebook
This editable presentation will allow you to set up an interactive notebook full of lessons for any novel/book your class studies. It is completely digital through Google Slides and can be used for Distance Learning. All of it is set up for you, with notes on what you need to edit before creating copies for your students. I also have instructions attached for sharing the product with your students. I am continually adding to my library of interactive notebooks completely ready for your students
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Bibliography Practice Sheet
On this two-page handout, students will work to locate and write down all of the information you need to cite sources in a bibliography. You will gather bibliography information from two websites and two books.
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Bibliography Mini Lesson
Environmental problem and solution writing
Problem and solution writing essay. When the students are given the topic "environmental problem", littering is one of the most popular choice. But how to narrow down the topic? And how to avoid the cliche? Based on my experience, when first given the topic, students prone to attribute the phenomenon merely on carelessness or laziness and their essay seldom goes beyond 100 words. Making a clear outline can help a lot before writing. This outline mainly focuses on four parts: introducing paragrap
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Creative Writing--Urban Legends
This is a creative essay, which can serve as an introduction to research-based writing. First, students research five urban legends, finding specific information about each one. This takes one class period--two, if there is an assembly (Kidding, sort of...) Afterwards, we spend our class time creating these stories. (Three class periods)Students seem to like urban legends and this project.
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Grades:
8th - 10th
Biography Writing- Saints Report
Use this Prewriting, Editing/Revising, and Rubric for your students to use for Essay Writing. This particular topic is about Saints. I have my 6th grade students create a Biography/Informative Writing piece about a particular Saint.
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Grades:
5th - 6th
Assessment Cohesive Devices Part 1
This practice worksheet will provide students with a quick, but helpful review of how transitions enhance one’s academic writing. This resource consists of seven separate quizzes testing the use of cohesive devices. Given that sometimes students get so caught up in expressing themselves that they forget to include these key linking words, frequent and deliberate practice should be provided for students to review the importance of transition words. Without transition words, even the most brilli
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Grades:
8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Research Project Sources Chart
This simple and easy to use chart allows students to compare different resources online for a research project.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Immigration Project
This project is perfect for independent student work. The project has three different parts. 1) Students research immigration laws 2) Students write an essay about how specific laws affect immigrants in the US. 3) Students present their projects on your platform of choice.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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