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High school writing-essays study guide pdfs
AP English Language and Composition Essay Quick Reference Sheets
These student reference sheets for synthesis, rhetorical analysis, and argumentation are an easy-to-use tool that AP Language and Composition students will turn to again and again. Perfect for introducing the course, teaching each essay, or end-of-the-year review, these “cheat sheets” are available in an attractive, print-and-go format.Each quick reference sheet includes information about the AP Language and Composition exam, tips for unpacking the tasks involved in each essay, and suggestions f
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10th - 12th
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AP Seminar 2024 Stimulus Materials Unpacked: Annotated Bib. & Thematic Breakdown
This document unpacks the 2024 AP Seminar Stimulus Materials. For my students, the most time-consuming and challenging aspect of Task 2 is to annotate sources and unpack themes to arrive at a research question, problem statement, and thesis statement. As a teacher, I like to do this in advance of my students so I better understand the AP Seminar Stimulus Materials. This product saves students time.In addition to providing an MLA citation and annotation for each source, it explains each of the se
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10th - 12th
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Writing sentence starters for essays
I teach 6th through 8th grade ESE Language Arts. I created this product to help my students write essays when using articles.As I was grading their essays I was noticing they were leaving out important elements in their writing when stating their evidence, commentary, opposing claims as well as transition words. So I created these study cards for them to use when writing their essays.
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3rd - 12th
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Textual Evidence Student Handbook: MLA Style In-text Citations
Provides students with a reference for the following. Please note, there are not worksheets or assessments included in this. Just a 10 page reference booklet.1. Lesson 1: Introduction to Textual Evidence -What is it? -When do we use it? -Why does it matter? -Different kinds fo textual evidence (quotes, paraphrasing, reference)2. Lesson 2: Citing your Sources - Intro to MLA style - In-text citation rules for citing books and web pages, with original examples, inc
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Life of Pi | Life of Pi teacher notes, test in Google Forms & print, plot graph
If you are looking for educational resources to accompany your study of Yann Martel's novel, LIFE OF PI, look no further! Our product provides comprehensive teacher notes and suggested answers. In addition, this product contains a test in Google Forms and Print to evaluate comprehension of the text. There is also a plot graph that helps students analyze the text's plot development, making it easier for them to identify key turning points and understand the overall narrative structure.If you woul
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Five Paragraph Essay Template
This is a great template with formatting and content suggestions for students in roughly grades 5-9.
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5th - 9th
Problem Solution Graphic Organizer and Writing Prompts with Easel Activity
A problem solution graphic organizer for problem solving shaped like a tree and eight writing prompts. At the bottom of the tree is the "root of the problem" and at the top is the "desired outcome." Students can fill in the branches with good and bad consequences to reach a possible solution. Printable and Digital Resource: Includes an Easel Activity ready for learning with digital tools. Assign it in Google Classroom or use a link in any LMS. Select the pages to use and even add your own direc
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6th - 9th
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Student Guide: Writing About Literary Elements & Devices
Accelerate your students' written analysis of literary elements and devices!
This printable, 13-page reference guide offers precise, student-friendly definitions, effects, and sentence stems for each of the following devices: Allegory, Alliteration, Allusion, Analogy, Assonance, Caricature, Characterization, Conflict, Consonance, Diction, Dramatic Irony, Farce, Hyperbole, Imagery, Irony, Juxtaposition, Metaphor, Mood, Motif, Paradox, Parody, Pathetic Fallacy, Personification, Perspective, Pun,
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6th - 12th
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ACT & SAT Packet - English Grammar, Reading Strategies, and Essay Writing
The contents of this packet have effectively served to increase student test scores on both the ACT and the SAT. Some of the information is standard content for verbal review, while other parts address lesser known aspects of grammar, reading, and writing.
With this packet, you'll get all of the following study guides -
English grammar contents:
- Parts of Speech & Punctuation Quick Study Guides
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Propel The Preposition
- Pronoun cases
- Parallelism
- Contraction
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9th - 12th
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MLA FORMATTING GUIDE- EXAMPLES AND CHECKLISTS
With the most UP-TO-DATE 8th edition MLA information, students will be able to use this product as a go-to guide when working on their MLA formatted writing! WHAT'S INCLUDED?-3 checklists students can use while self-editing-10+ examples of how to properly format parenthetical citations, in-text citations, short and long quotes, and citation entries for the Works Cited page.-A citation builder (What's that? It's a "notecard" that has listed all the information needed for a properly MLA formatted
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7th - 12th
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Jurassic Park Unit Plan (Novel Study)
This unit includes everything you will need to teach Michael Crichton's Jurassic Park. The unit was designed for 10th grade, but could easily be used for 9-12 grade students. The unit includes: Iteration question packets, quizzes (I prefer the euphemism "reading checks"), a character chart, characterization handouts, a plot diagram activity, a part one test, and a final essay in which students compare the novel to the movie. The unit should take 5-7 weeks to complete.
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8th - 12th
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Claim & Thesis practice
Part of writing a well-developed essay is having a thesis/claim statement that sets the tone for the rest of your essay. Students will be able to:-Practice writing a thesis/claim statement-Understand that their thesis/claim statement develops their topic sentences-Identify the claim and topic sentences -Determine if a claim is argumentative or informative-Write a counter claim for an argumentative essayI have included various formats of the same worksheet because I know some people call it a cla
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5th - 10th
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Writing Persuasive Essays - Thesis Statement Guide with Posters & Easel Activity
Writing a Persuasive Essay Handout and Posters. How to write a good argument: starting with how to write a good thesis statement, supporting claims in body paragraphs, and making a conclusion that will persuade the reader agree with you! This is useful for students to use as a reference when they begin to write an argument to persuade an audience and has helpful tips for writing a thesis statement. Includes 2-page reference guide or handout, a graphic organizer for students to begin the process
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6th - 9th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Persuasive Writing Bundle for Middle Grades
Study Unit to be used with The Circle by Dave Eggers
This fantastic unit has everything you need to teach Dave Eggers' stunning novel: The Circle.
Included in this packet you will find: An extensive vocabulary list, study guides, quizzes, a test, discussion questions, five (yes, FIVE!) different essay topics and rubrics, a project, and a bonus project for your students to complete.
Your work will be "complete" after purchasing this unit. Enjoy!
* This product was updated on April 6th, 2016. It now includes essay questions on the test and possi
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Outsiders Novel Study Literature Guide
Studying The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton? This novel study literature guide has everything you need: questions on each chapter with answer keys, vocabulary with definitions by chapter, 12 vocabulary word search puzzles (1 for each chapter), vocabulary study guides, an end-of-book test and an end of book essay assignment complete with rubric and a summary of the book with key facts and story elements. The Outsiders is a classic that is especially popular with upper middle grades and lower secondary
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7th - 10th
Citing Textual Evidence: Common Core Aligned (5 Easy Steps for Students)
This easy-to-use citing textual evidence resource highlights the 5 most important steps when highlighting textual evidence to prove a claim. This resource was particularly made for students who need extra help and are having trouble with traditional teaching methods. Use this resource as a step-by-step guide to help your students learn how to explain a quote and as well as how to introduce a quote. This is the perfect resource to apply to a Common Core lesson on Citing Textual Evidence in an Inf
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4th - 12th
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In Cold Blood Study Prompts
This 18-page resource is a set of short writing tasks, and formal essay questions in the style of AP and IB examinations. The initial tasks focus student attention on significant aspects of the text and build up a full understanding of what Truman Capote is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The text-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revision an
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11th - 12th
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Writing Sentence Frames
Use these sentence frames to help your students frame their writing. Features - Expository Writing, Summary Writing, Response to Literature Essays and Persuasive Essays.
This teaches students to use similar elements in their writing - like transition words. It also shows them how to start an essay. This tool helps struggling writers.
I usually put one type of writing on each side, then laminate the strips so the students won't be tempted to write on them.
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4th - 10th
The Hobbit: Thought-Provoking Chapter Questions for Deep Analysis in Grades 9-12
Help your students develop a deeper understanding of The Hobbit with this thought-provoking question set. Designed for grades 9-12, these questions challenge students to think critically about the text and to explore complex concepts such as character development, theme, and symbolism.Each chapter of the novel is covered, with three discussion questions, two optional writing prompts, and one additional activity. The questions are designed to help students engage with the text in a meaningful way
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9th - 12th
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Rhetorical Analysis Cheat Sheet for AP Lang
Not sure how to start your rhetorical analysis essay unit? Help your students by giving them the best tips for reading, annotating, and writing commentary. Use the best templates and thinking strategies to give your students everything they need to master the rhetorical analysis essay for the AP Lang exam. Thesis statement templates? Check. Sentence starters for commentary? Check. Questions to prompt students’ thinking for excellent commentary? Absolutely! 49% of my students earned a 5 on
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9th - 12th
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Writing Handbook / A Complete Guide to Writing Basics for Middle and High School
This resource is a complete guide for writing essays for middle and High school students, the material in this booklet can be adapted by the teacher to better suit the needs of his/ her students. This booklet includes the basics of the writing, and it introduces the writing process in step-by-step explanations along with the graphic organizers that are needed for each type of writing.The titles in this booklet include the following: PlagiarismTerminologyFormatting Hand-Written EssaysFormatting
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
H. G. Wells - The Invisible Man - Study Guide + Exam
eNotes Study Guides have been written, tested, and approved by active classroom teachers. Each guide takes students through a text section by section, glossing important vocabulary and encouraging active reading. Each is designed to bring students to a greater understanding of the language, plot, characters, and themes of the text. The main components of each guide are the following:An in-depth introductory lectureReflection and discussion questions covering the work as a wholeSection-by-section
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Picture of Dorian Gray Study Prompts
This 17-page resource is a set of short writing tasks, and formal essay questions in the style of AP and IB examinations. The initial tasks focus student attention on significant aspects of each chapter and build up a full understanding of what Wilde is trying to achieve, how he is trying to achieve it, and how successful he has been. The chapter-based questions can, additionally, be used as a basis for class discussion, and the essay topics as an invaluable tool for pre-examination revision and
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11th - 12th
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Merchant of Venice Study Guide and Notebook
the Merchant of Venice Notebook and Study guide leads students through studying the Merchant of Venice, by asking questions to unlock the play, as well as looking at:historical contextcharacterizationliterary deviceslanguage and structurethemes.consider the play from a Christian perspectiveAs well as looking at the play, students will also be guided to write about the play. Be guided to compose:a persuasive essay.descriptive writing.report writing.interview writing.
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8th - 10th
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