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Higher education writing-expository worksheets
Transition Words and Phrases
**UPDATE**
After using this for a couple years, I've added two new pages.
This now includes:
1. The original Transition Words and Phrases page detailed below.
2. Transitions for Primary Essay Paragraphs
(This page is what I use on a more day to day basis when teaching writing and appropriate transitions for different places in primary level essays. This page also includes Transitions to Text Evidence and Evidence Elaboration)
3. Ways to Hook Your Reader
This is a compilation of Transition W
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Annotated Bibliography MLA Format | Evaluate Sources | Summarize Articles
An annotated bibliography helps you make sure your students are reading their source material. This pack contains4 assignment sheets which allow you to choose whether to require one paragraph or 2 paragraph annotations and to choose either a standard 5 source annotated bibliography or fill in your own number of sources.2 Rubrics with and without suggested point values Sample 1 and 2 paragraph annotated bibliography entries.A reference sheet that explains what an annotated bibliography is and ho
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Exercises on Redundancies, Parallel Structure, and Variety
Do your students understand the importance of word choice and sentence structure in creating coherent essays? With these worksheets, students will begin to recognize redundancies, faulty parallel structure, and lack of sentence variety. They will be able to rewrite problem sentences to make them more effective.The exercises can easily be incorporated into a lesson on essay revision. Answer keys are included.Check out these related products:Practice With TransitionsSuggested Activities for Senten
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Grammar Bundle
Research Paper Unit | MLA Format | Annotated Bibliography | Proposal | Outline
Teach Students the Research Paper Writing Process! From paper proposals to note taking, thesis statement writing, outlining, and writing annotated bibliographies this bundle has it all.There are more than 50 pages of resources! Many assignments have more than one version which allows for customization! Perfect for high school. Useful in first year composition classes. May be used for advanced middle school students. Use everything or pick and choose! Enjoy!This is a bundle of all my other
DISTANCE LEARNING - MLA Format Bundle: Worksheets, Presentation, Task Cards
It is essential that students learn how to embed and cite quotations correctly in order to write cohesive paragraphs and essays. A lot of students struggle with correctly embedding their research into their sentences and often rely on using one method, resulting in dull writing. This resource was created to allow students to practice the many different ways they can embed quotations in their writing. Once they learn how to correctly embed quotes, they learn how to cite their sources, another imp
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
In-Text Citation Practice - Citation Machines
This resource will assist your students in practicing MLA in-text citations. This will also help them integrate and explain quotes using the I.C.E. method. **Teachers - you will need to choose articles for your students to read based on the worksheet's activity. However, the topic is common. I left this open, so teachers can choose which grade level to use this for.**
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Note Taking, Paraphrasing, Summarizing for MLA Research Paper, Avoid plagiarism
Research does not come easy to high school students. This product helps your students organize their research notes, learn to paraphrase, summarize and quote. It Includes my Writing Techniques #2 pdf presentation on how to summarize, paraphrase, and quote from outside sources.Also included are3 different strategies for organizing research including charts, documents, and note cards. Assignment sheets for each that have suggested amounts regarding the number of notes required or blanks.Rubrics
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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How to Write a Thesis Statement Exercise | Printable | Digital | Easel
Thesis statement writing is easy once you know how. One of the most difficult aspects of writing essays about literature is getting started. So often, students will just sit and stare at their blank sheets of paper because they do not know how to begin. This resource will help students develop a thesis statement and is perfect for distance learning.If given enough practice writing thesis statements, students will be confident about how to begin their essays and will have a head start on organizi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Plagiarism Cases of Famous People
15 famous plagiarism cases and students get to "be the judge"! Fact based handouts with real life cases and research component to build critical thinking, plagiarism, and research skills. includes:
15 Famous People:
MLK, Jr.
Barack Obama
Joe Biden
Ray Parker
Michael Bolton
John Fogerty
George Harrison
T.S. Eliot
Melania Trump
Vanilla Ice
J.K. Rowling
Robin Thicke
Jane Goodall
Johnny Cash
Helen Keller
Handouts include:
15 black and white famous people images (optional: color these)
Backgrounds
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Transitional Words Worksheets: Improve Sentence Fluency
~~ OUR #2 SELLING RESOURCE ON TPT ~~ Pg. 1: 13 questions, includes word box of transitionsPg. 2: 15 questions, two are for students to make up their own sentences using transitionsPg. 3: Key Not simple multiple choice; students have to actually write out sentences and fill in words. Use it for years to help students gain an understanding of what a transition is. Learn & Practice. Use it multiple times each year. Apply. Make use of transitions a requirement. Even occasional use of transition
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE - Print and Go Worksheets for Analysis of the Documentary
The Columbine tragedy affected the world. It was the first in a wave of school shootings and people have fought to understand why and how it could have happened.Michael Moore's award-winning documentary seeks to unearth the background to America's gun crimes and questions everything from causes to culpability.This two-page worksheet is a comprehensive way to ensure that students are watching the 'Bowling for Columbine' documentary with purpose.This information can then be used for informative or
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Paper Outline and Introduction MLA OR APA
Outlining a paper and having a solid introduction are important skills especially when writing an expository or researched paper. In this packet you'll find:an assignment sheet for creating an outline2 rubrics for grading the outline (one with suggested point values, one without)2 assignment sheet/rubrics for writing an introduction (one with suggested point values, one without)an assignment sheet for a peer review of the introductiona reference sheet on how to write an outlinea reference sheet
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Peer Review Worksheet
This is a complete worksheet that students can take to a back table and do on their own while you work with the rest of the class. Make these availible in a folder in the classroom for students to take and use on a regular basis.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Leap Day (Leap Year) 2024 Activity Crossword Puzzle - Printable
This activity is a fun NO PREP activity to do around or on Leap Day (February 29, 2024) to celebrate that this is a leap year! This is a printable resource (Canva). This was designed for students in middle school, but could be used for upper elementary and high school students.This is included in a Best-Selling Bundle: Leap Year (Leap Day) 2024 Bundle - Reading, Writing, and Math Tasks Looking for more February/March Activities for Middle School? Try these?Leap Year (Leap Day) 2024 True or False
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Leap Year (Leap Day) 2024 Bundle - Math, Reading, Writing, and Trivia
Video viewing questions for PBS Documentary "Surviving the Dust Bowl"
This is a set of comprehension questions for students to answer while they are watching the PBS documentary "Surviving the Dust Bowl." This movie can be found on YouTube or purchased from PBS online store.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MLA Format PDF Presentation and Practice Sheets
Are You Up to Date on MLA 8?The most recent version of the MLA handbook is version number 8. There are some key differences in this new edition that students need to be familiar with before they attend college. Make sure your students understand how to set up their paper, use in-text citations, format quotes, and create a works cited page. This product is appropriate for any student doing academic research in MLA format. The examples use upper high school/college level sources. Perfect for du
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7th - 11th, Higher Education
How to Write Powerful Thesis Statements
Do your students have trouble writing effective thesis statements? With this classroom tested lesson, students will be able to formulate powerful thesis statements which lead to sound arguments. Included are the following:• Power Point Presentation• Vocabulary words and definitions• Fact vs. opinion worksheet• Narrow the Focus worksheet• Topic/Comment Structure worksheet• Create an Assertion worksheet• Quiz• Answer keysClick on this link to view and download free products from my store. These wi
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Self Advocacy Assignment-Accommodation Request Letter
This is a great activity for special education teachers to implement with middle school to high school students with IEPs. In this lesson, students will learn about their IEP eligibility and the accommodations that helps them be successful in school.
Students will then write a letter to their teacher that explains their disability and the supports that will help them in class. Not only will this augment their expository writing skills, this is also a great transition planning tool. This les
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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March Madness 2024 - Math, Reading, Writing Tasks - Bundle of 23 Activities
This bundle currently contains 23 activities! Every time I add a resource, the price will go up! Make sure to purchase early so you can get muliple additional resources for free! Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Math Activities included!Current Activities:March Madness Crossword Puzzle - FREEBIEMarch Madness Coloring Pages - FREEBIEMarch Madness Research and Data Analysis - Men's (Pre-Selection Sunday)March Madness Research and Data Analysis - Women's (Pre-Selection Sunday)March Madness Me
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Writing In-text (Parenthetical) Citations Practice Worksheet #2
Worksheet provides practice for students learning how to write MLA-style in-text (parenthetical) citations based on a sample Works Cited page for a research essay.Like my other resource, this worksheet gives students the opportunity to practice writing MLA-style in-text (parenthetical) citations based on sample Works Cited entries on print and web sources. In this version, students must make the judgment whether or not to omit the author's name in some of the items. Answer sheet provided.Note: t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Introduction to Paragraph Writing Using Sequence Words
This handout/worksheet is a great introduction to transition words in the context of animals. This worksheet follows my ESL teaching philosophy of explicit teaching - identification - production. Sections of worksheet include:
1. Guided notes
2. Paragraph structure/organization
3. Sequence word identification in a paragraph about Giant Pandas
4. Expository writing outline/graphic organizer (about favorite animal) with sections for topic sentence, details, examples, and concluding sentence. S
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The Odyssey" Unit Test
This Unit Test contains character matching, setting matching, plot mutliple choice, short answer questions on literary elements, hero, and hero quest, as well as an essay on the comparison of "The Odyssey" to O Brother Where Art Thou? The packet you download also includes the student answer sheets for easy grading.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Story Pitch Form for Scholastic Journalism
This is the story pitch form that I created, perfected, and used during my 25+ years advising high school newspapers, websites, and broadcast programs. Reporters complete a beat story pitch and an enterprise story pitch. It requires students to do preliminary reporting for their beat (including getting a signature from a beat contact person!) and reading of professional media to generate an enterprise pitch idea. The different parts of the form guide them through thinking about the pitches and g
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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