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Middle school writing-essays independent work packet pdfs
Persuasive Essay Writing Graphic Organizer + Sample Essay Argumentative Writing
Persuasive essay graphic organizers are a great way to help scaffold the argumentative or persuasive essay. Graphic organizers with writing checklists help students organize a five paragraph essay, with reminders to introduce a thesis statement, provide facts and examples, and introduce a counterclaim. Also included is a sample argumentative essay for students to analyze, with a reflection sheet to go with it. Finally, a peer editing response sheet and rubric are included. De-mystify the argumen
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5th - 8th
Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric
Do you want to teach your students the format of a short biography? This no-prep biography research project guides students through the research and reporting on a significant figure of their choice! It will shepherd student learning from the selection and planning process to the creation of a polished essay using thoughtfully scaffolded and tested activities. Designed as a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist wit
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6th - 10th
5th & 6th Writing Units BUNDLE Narrative Informative Argumentative Lit Analysis
If your students find themselves struggling with the intricacies of narrative, informative, lit analysis, and argumentative essays, help is here! This uniquely designed "Deconstruct An Essay" activity will guide them through each paragraph with ease and clarity.By deconstructing a sample student essay, your students will engage with the material as they rearrange sentence strips to match the corresponding labels. It's like putting together a puzzle that unlocks the secrets of effective writing!
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5th - 7th
Black History Month Bulletin Board Research Project: 32 Famous African Americans
Explore the lives of 32 African American leaders and create a striking photo bulletin board. Your research project can be short, detailed, or differentiated. It's great for studying famous people during Black History Month.Open the preview to get a closer look.This project is scalable. If you're short on time, you can use less pages. Want a full-blown research project? Use them all. (Or you can do something more in the middle.)For the quickest activity, print the templates with large pictures of
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4th - 6th
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 Writing Stations - Thesis Statements, Claims, & Essay Structure
This product is designed as a student-centered approach to learning the fundamentals of argumentative essay writing. Each station takes roughly 15-20min of class time. Students receive a skill workbook with six challenges - one for each station. After completing all six challenges in their workbook, students will feel more confident in their ability to identify and create thesis statements, claims, counterclaims, and rebuttals. Students will also learn the basics of argumentative essay structure
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6th - 8th
Science Fiction Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics
Are you preparing to teach the elements of science fiction writing? This no-prep Science Fiction Writing Workshop is a comprehensive creative writing unit that will guide you and your students step-by-step through key science fiction concepts and the narrative writing process, facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the genre of science fiction.This 25-page and 17-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Science Fiction
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7th - 12th
ELA Home Learning Middle School BUNDLE — Full Reading & Writing Units, CCSS
This no-prep packet of Language Arts learning projects and activities will keep a homeschooled or home-bound middle schooler engaged for up to 6 months. Teachers or parents will find these activities easy to distribute and explain to home-bound students, and homeschool teacher-parents looking for ELA curriculum will find these resources easy to administer and assess.Included in this bundle are the following activities:Daily Travel Writing Prompts: Start each day by researching and exploring a ne
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5th - 8th
Tokyo, Japan and Anime Reading Comprehension and Essay Response
The packet begins with suggestions for reinforcing and enriching learning related to Tokyo, Japan and anime. This 14 page worksheet includes a three pages passage about Tokyo and anime. This is followed by 6 comprehension questions, a graphic organizer to help students prepare to write an essay. There is is a graphic as well about transition words along with two pages of bordered, line paper. This passage is on a grade 5 reading level.
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4th - 7th
5 Paragraph Essay 6-10: Prewrite, Draft, Edit, Samples, Rubric, Info CCSS
Help students achieve success in writing a five paragraph expository informational essay for any subject. Intro-body-conclusion format. What you get in this step-by-step packet:Choice of formal outline or graphic organizer for prewriting Models for the organizers that have been filled in as an example and a blank for students to fill in, using the modelHow to use the organizers to write a draft. Models feature both academic and informal topics. Three editing/assessment tools for self, peer, or
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Expository Writing BUNDLE for Any Subject
Speech Writing and Public Speaking Mini-Unit (Ontario Curriculum)
Ease your junior students into speech writing or opinion writing, with this no-prep, easy to follow, writing mini-unit. This package has everything you need to prepare your Ontario Grade 4, 5, and 6 students for their speech writing or public speaking competitions. This package includes: Information and instruction sheet - What is a speech? What are the purposes of speech writing? Graphic organizer / speech blueprint for creating and organizing general topic ideasGraphic organizer to create a ro
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4th - 6th
No Prep Creative Writing Worksheets Writing Hooks Writing Imagery Practice
Middle School writing assignments don't have to be tedious for you to read or grade! Use these no prep middle school assignments at the beginning of the year to help students make their writing pop from the start. These Imagery and Hook practice worksheets plus pre-writing graphic organizer will help your students to write a hook to reel their audience in, and imagery to paint a vivid picture. Includes:Hook writing practice worksheet with example and answer key Analysis worksheet with 2 example
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5th - 7th
5 Opinion Debate Argumentative Writing Articles and Graphic Organizers Prompts
Gain your students' interest on analyzing opinion essays for argumentative writing with 5 different topicsThis PDF purchase comes with:5 articles 5 basic graphic organizers I typically like to use these as homework pieces to then formulate my writing groups for small group instruction based on student's needs. The basic graphic organizer helps students to successfully accomplish this assignment independently. I have also used these as an independent work packet during centers! Quick and easy to
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3rd - 6th
Writing Units BUNDLE | Print & Digital | Google Slides
Comprehensive Writing Units Bundle: Opinion, Informational, and Personal NarrativeSave Money with this Bundle Deal!Purchasing this bundle allows you to save money compared to buying each unit individually. Take advantage of this cost-effective option to enhance your language arts curriculum while providing your students with a comprehensive writing experience.Bonus Offer: Extra Opinion Writing Teacher SamplesAs a special bonus, when you purchase this comprehensive writing units bundle, you'll re
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3rd - 6th
Writing Prompt: The Importance of Respect | No Prep | ELA | 3 Paragraph Essay
Are you looking for a way to help your students practice their essay-writing skills and learn about the importance of respect? Look no further! Our Essay Writing Prompt: The Importance of Respect is the perfect resource for you.This prompt guides students through the process of writing a well-organized and thoughtful essay on the importance of respect. It is specifically designed for middle school students and follows a three-paragraph format, making it easy for them to understand and follow.Not
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6th - 8th
Book Report 6 Paragraph Novel Essay with Choice of Guides for Differentiation
Four prewriting organizers help all levels of students to write a book report with an Intro, 4 Paragraph Body (setting, character, plot, and theme), and Conclusion. For extra-curricular reading, books read together in small groups, or a class novel. May be appropriate for 5th or 9th.What you get: A Sample Book Report with margin labels corresponding to the headings in the prewrites.Four options to guide writing the book reportA Frame provides the highest level of assistance for a prewrite. Stu
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Literature Responses Bundle Essay, Book Reports, More
2024 SOLAR ECLIPSE (ELCIPSE SOLAR) SPANISH Reading Comprehension passages
Spark excitement for the 2024 eclipse with this TEK-aligned READING resource for upper elementary students! Dive into a paired passage, each exploring the wonder of eclipses.Elevate reading comprehension and writing skills with this TEK-focused resource for upper elementary! Dive into SPANISH paired passages, accompanied by 13 targeted comprehension questions, meticulously aligned with TEKS standards. Plus, ignite creativity with argumentative, informative, and fun writing prompts. Engage studen
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Spanish and English 2024 Solar Eclipse Reading Passages
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
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5th - 7th
Six Word Autobiography – A Short Memoir Assignment w/ CCSS Rubric
Teach your students about the importance of being succinct with this (very) short memoir assignment. Ideal for a “getting to know you” activity or a 1-2 day sub plan, your students will get to engage their creativity and artistry while simultaneously learning about key elements of autobiography writing and self-reflection.Included in your purchase:An assignment introduction sheet that includes project inspiration, assignment explanation, planning recommendations, writing reminders, links to help
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7th - 12th
Paragraph Writing with Graphic Organizers and Supports - Power Writing
Do your students have trouble with paragraph organization and staying on topic? This power writing paragraph strategy has helped so much for my students who have trouble with paragraph writing!This is a guide for using the power writing strategy to organize and write paragraphs. It includes a description of power writing for paragraph organization, helpful suggestions for teachers, explanations for sentence types, sentence frames, sentence stems, paragraph models, multiple leveled graphic organi
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K - 12th
FUNGI & MUSHROOMS & RELATIONSHIP W/ RADIATION, ESSAY BOOKLET GRS. 7-12, COLLEGE
This is an independent research/ writing booklet on radiation and mushrooms for grades 7-12, AP Biology, Biology, and college. There are 5 essays to be written, and the sources listed. There is a terminology segment, as well as a quiz. An answer key is provided for the quiz. This booklet is good for a supplemental assignment in Biology and Actinobiology. Each essay is graded by the teacher. Thank you ever so much for visiting and supporting our shop. Excelsior!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Writing Center Activities Literacy Stations Monthly Themes & Prompts Year- Round
Are you a 3rd-6th grade struggling to create a routine for your writing literacy center? If so, this Writing Activities Year-Round Monthly Theme & Prompts can help you save time and reduce your preparation workload. Download and print it, place it in your writing center, and change it once a month. This set of writing prompts covers a full year, with topics aligned to each month. This resource was created to help teachers push students beyond foundational skills, fostering a deeper apprecia
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3rd - 6th
Identifying representations in Taylor Swift articles (positive + negative!)
Identifying representations in TWO articles about Taylor SwiftStudents have to read the articles, identify/label the features (and know what they mean!) and then be able to discuss HOW these features represent Swift.Each article has been written by me and so include LOTS of examples of language features. Language features included:- alliteration- allusion- metaphor- simile- evaluative language- personification - noun/verb groups- quotes- idiom- hyperbole- creative spelling Includes:1 x [positive
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7th - 12th
The American Civil War Research Paper Project — US History ELA — CCSS Rubric
Explore the renowned figures of the American Civil War with this comprehensive research guide. Challenge your students to delve into the lives and contributions of influential individuals who played pivotal roles during this historic conflict. This research guide provides a scaffolded approach, guiding students from initial planning to the creation of a polished essay.Empower your students to engage in in-depth research and expository writing as they investigate the profound impact of significan
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6th - 10th
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