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Free 7th grade writing-expository resources for Microsoft Word
Informative/Expository Writing Graphic Organizer
Ready to print graphic organizer for your students! Help them brainstorm, plan, and organizer their writing for informational and expository essays. Includes space for...Introduction: Hooks, topic sentences3 Body Paragraphs: Transition words, topic sentences, and encourage using evidence and detailsConclusion: Guide on how to wrap up their writing
Grades:
5th - 7th
Simple Sentences and Sentence Fluency
The is the first in a series of explanation worksheets on sentence fluency and sentence construction. It introduces six techniques showing students how to write more advanced simple sentence openings. It begins by stating which words should be avoided when opening simple sentences; then, it models six techniques for creating more engaging and advancved simple sentence openings (e.g. use of adverbs, participle phrases and infinitives). The recommended use is as a drafting sheet after students ha
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
For my Future Self -Time Capsule Activity - 1st Week of School - Free & Editable
Give this activity to your students to complete the first week of school.Return it to them the last week of school.They love to see how they have progressed throughout the year!This is a free and editable download. Enjoy!
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Blank 4 Square (Writing)
A blank template for 4 square planning (writing).
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K - 12th
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Persuasive Writing Sentence Starters
44 sentence starters for persuasive writing.
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Grades:
2nd - 7th
"How to Write a Paragraph" Cheat Sheet
Outlines the parts of a paragraph (topic sentence, body paragraph, and summary/conclusion sentence)
Includes questions to prompt students to independently develop a strong paragraph
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Four Square Writing Graphic Organizer
I have used this with my class to organize their thoughts before starting an opinion writing piece.
Graphic Organizer
Template
Outline
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Notes for Writing a Compare and Contrast Essay
This is a set of notes that provides outlines and sample paragraphs for student to form compare and contrast essays. The notes are structured so that students add the components to put the "puzzle" together. The sections included show how to create an introduction, similarities paragraph, differences paragraphs, and a conclusion. Students will be able to identify each part of a paragraph after the exercise. The notes can be adapted for middle school and high school writing.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Animal Research Report Notes
This product contains note pages that students can use in order to research information to make a 6 paragraph animal research report including an introduction, food, shelter and space, animal adaptations, enemies and protection, and interesting facts.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Essay/Narrative/Story Mind Map and Outline Prewriting Activity
A graphic organizer to help students brainstorm, pre-write, outline, organize, and create their ideas prior to writing. Suitable for any grade, ideal for 4-12 grade. Editable MS Word document. This lesson is student-centered, meaning:--it allows you to become a facilitator!--happier teachers!--happier students!--happier administrators!Connect with us:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/shiningscholareducationTwitter:https://twitter.com/ShiningScholarInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shining_schol
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Hooks and Starter Sentences for Expository Essays
This list of possible hooks may help students begin their essays when they just don't seem to know how to start.
Grades:
4th - 10th
Biography rubric for 5th grade
Rubric for grading student written biographies
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4th - 8th
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Weathering, Erosion, & Deposition Student Brochure
Mix it up with your student's output in the classroom by having them design a brochure about WED! This file is editable so you can change fonts, placement of illustration boxes, and even the title. It is interactive notebook ready!
TEKS: 3.7A, 4.7B, 5.7B, 7.8B
NGSS: ESS2.A
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Step Up To Writing 3 Paragraph Expository Graphic Organizer
Studetns can use this Graphic Organizer to make sure they are including all the components of a good three paragraph expository essay
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Paragraph Writing: Sandwich Organizer Model
This is a graphic that students can use that compares writing a paragraph to a hamburger. Students keep this in their binders all year long to remember the different parts of a paragraph. It is a great reference for them!
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3rd - 8th
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Research Paper Organizer: Help Get Started with Research & Developing a Thesis
I always have students that get overwhelmed with where to begin when assigned a research paper. I came up with this method a few years ago and it works well. I have the students fill-out this sheet to give them ideas to help them research properly. They write down what they know, key terms, and more! It really helps them get started and helps you address questions they are having in a more direct way.Great for expository writing and argumentative essays.Follow Learning the Social Sciences on
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Expository Writing, Thesis Statements, & Researching PowerPoint Bundle
Writer's Notebook Journal Rubric (FREE)
This is a writer's notebook rubric adapted from a rubric as suggested in the book, Notebook Know-How: Strategies for the Writer's Notebook by Aimee Buckner.
It is a two page document with one page for the rubric and one page of credits/information.
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3rd - 12th
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Current Events Project
This is a project for middle school and high school students. Students explore credible websites and research current events that interest them. Students will write summaries about what they have read and can share them with the class. This is a great way to start a dialogue about current events in local, state, federal, and global politics, economics, and social issues.
Students are challenged to write in expository and persuasive formats. This allows students to dig deeper into the materia
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Personal Narrative Graphic Organizer
There is no better way to get to know your students at the beginning of the year other than a personal narrative. This graphic organizer helps students organize their thoughts, while allowing space to add sensory details or dialogue.
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6th - 8th
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Cloud and Sun Writing Template
This file includes a cloud writing template and a sun writing template.
The cloud writing template was used for weather forecasting, where the students wrote their weather forecast and then drew a picture of their forecast. The template was also used for a thank you letter (adjusted to include a dear____ and sincerely, _____).
The sun writing template was used for a cinquain poem on summer. It can be adjusted for other poetry writing.
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Grades:
K - 8th
Hamburger Paragraph Rubric
The hamburger paragraph writing method is a great tool. I created a rubric to go with it, that covers both the basics, and the more advanced details of paragraph writing. This is a flexible rubric that can be used for many grade levels.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Newspaper template - Back Page
Amazing newspaper templates have the look and sections of a real newspaper page. Pre-formatted, including auto-fill which allows paste or typed text to flow automatically into columns! Replace all words and photos with your own using only Microsoft Word. Easy-to-use and perfect to differentiate for student-centered projects. Creative method for delivering information - our middle schoolers have created newspapers on Roaring 20s, math concepts turned into fictional stories (people LOVED these),
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5th - 12th
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Supersize Me as Literary and Informational Nonfiction
Students will love this lesson !! Teaching nonfiction and struggling to capture your students’ interest? This uses the much-loved documentary, Supersize Me, as the vehicle to teach the pros and cons of the fast food technology, as well as the link between literary and informational nonfiction. Supersize Me is a wonderful combination of both story and facts. It reaches the balance students need to provide important information that will impact their health today and in the future, as well as
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Friendly Letter - Graphic Organizer/Prewriting
I use a lot of graphic organizers in my writing class. "Chunking" the lesson into digestible bites really helps my third graders understand the concept. This is a graphic organizer for writing a friendly letter that I use as a prewriting strategy. It helps my students make the connection between the boxes and to how long their letter is going to look like. After filling out this organizer, I then show them how easy it is to put everything together in a draft by simply taking out the boxes! My st
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Grades:
1st - 7th
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