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Free middle school test preparation writing-essays resources
{FREE!} Persuasive Writing Prompts
Here are 24 thought-provoking prompts to jump-start persuasive writing. The Common Core standards put a strong emphasis on persuasive writing skills. These prompts allow students to experiment with a variety of types of writing with a common purpose.
Print on card stock, laminate, and cut apart and you're ready to use these in a variety of ways! I've used them in my own classroom successfully in a few different ways:
•daily "do now" at the start of writing workshop
•independent center activi
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2nd - 8th
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FREE Five Paragraph Essay Outline
Help your students write better essays with this structured essay outline resource. This FREE teaching resource includes two different five paragraph essay outlines. One outline requires students to include two examples per body paragraph, and the other one requires students to include three examples per body paragraph.Looking for resources for the ENTIRE year?Secondary English Curriculum: Common Core - Grades 7-10Ultimate Writing Bundle for Secondary EnglishUseful Writing Lessons That Might Int
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6th - 12th
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Argumentative Writing Mentor Text FREEBIE Activity, Graphic Organizers, CCSS
This is a sample for my argumentative writing unit and bundle!This mentor text activity is perfect for modeling argumentative essays! It is also great practice for students to identify the parts of an argument essay!Included:Mentor Text: "The Dangers of Trash in the Ocean"Graphic organizer/handout to go with the text--students identify the parts of the text (claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, refute of counterclaim, re-state claim). There are two organizers--one for higher and one for lower
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6th - 9th
Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer | Argumentative Writing Template | Free
Use this opinion writing graphic organizer with any prompt! Everything students need to write an effective opinion paragraph is included on one printable and digital page! **This opinion writing freebie is part of the larger Argumentative and Opinion Writing Bundle. The bundle includes 12 printable, EDITABLE, and digital graphic organizers for argument and opinion writing! Click HERE to preview all the organizers in the bundle! This resource can be completed on paper or online with laptops, Ch
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5th - 8th
FREE Graphic Organizers for Writing
Graphic Organizers for Free! These 10 Graphic Organizers are helpful for writing paragraphs and essays for any type of writing. They are based on brainstorming 3 topics, ideas or details or as I call it- the power of 3! Please be kind enough to leave feedback when downloading a free product! Thank you for visiting my store!PamRockin ResourcesARE YOU INTERESTED IN 90+ GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS DESIGNED FOR DIFFERENTIATION? CLICK HERE!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Check out our best selling STEP-BY-STEP writing programs k
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2nd - 8th
Context Clues Worksheet : Free Vocabulary Activities 4th 5th 6th grade
Context Clues Worksheet freebie: This vocabulary activity is perfect for students who struggle with understanding and using context clues to define vocabulary words. It shows examples of definition/explanation context clues, synonym/restatement context clues, antonym/contrast context clues, and inference context clues. Like this product? CLICK HERE for the full Context Clues Passages Worksheet resource for grades 4-6This Download Contains: PRINT2 pages of vocabulary activitiesAnswer Key DIGITAL
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4th - 6th
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Context Clues Worksheet Vocabulary - Free Context Clues Activities 6th 7th 8th
Context Clues Worksheet Freebie: This vocabulary activity is a great way to help students who struggle with understanding and using context clues to define vocabulary words.This Download Contains: PRINT2 pages of vocabulary activitiesAnswer Key DIGITALReady-to-use Easel activityLike this product? CLICK HERE for the full Context Clues Passages Vocabulary resource for grades 6-8This resource shows examples of definition/explanation context clues, synonym/restatement context clues, antonym/contras
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6th - 9th
FREE Figurative Language Worksheet Practice Activity
Practice identifying the six different types of figurative language with this worksheet. Students will read the sentences and decide whether it is an example of a simile, metaphor, idiom, hyperbole, personification, or onomatopoeia. Pair this worksheet with my other figurative language and poetry resources.Don’t forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits for future purchases! Every 20 credits is worth $1! Please take a moment to give a 5 star rating and comment. If you have any issues with you
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3rd - 6th
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Transition Words Print Out Anchor Chart Writing
This resource was designed to be used by students to help them in adding transition words in their writing. This word list can be used as an anchor chart, added to a student's writing folder, or as a homework helper. Please enjoy this freebie and make sure to leave a review!Follow me for more product uploads!
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K - 12th
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New Year & End of Year Writing Prompt- Dear Future Self...
Have your students write a letter to themselves in 10 years. They can place the letters inside of a time capsule, or you can mail it to them in 10 years!Students will reflect of their goals and dreams for the future. What will they be doing? What will they have accomplished? This freebie can be used as a:-First day of school activity-Last day of school activity-New Year activity-Writing CenterEnjoy! If you have any questions, please feel free to email me: SweetToothTeaching@gmail.com------------
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2nd - 12th
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Writing Choice Boards *with Google Slides Writing Menus
Need a new writing center for your writing workshop time? This resource contains 7 writing choice boards that can be used in grades 3-5 and are perfect for writing centers.About the Writing Choice BoardsEach choice board contains 15 prompts per genre for the students to complete independently or with groups. That is a total of 105 writing prompts in a variety of genres! The writing choice boards are available in two formats: with and without a colored background. The writing genres are:Personal
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4th - 6th
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Shh We're Testing Do Not Disturb Sign for Door
I have a lot of traffic coming in and out of my classroom throughout any given school day. What better way to caution your visitors than a sign to notify them that your class is testing.
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Print, Laminate, and Post!
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1st - 8th
Following Directions April Fools Trick TEST with Easel Activity FREE
Following Directions TEST - A Tricky Reading Instructions Lesson. Fun April Fool's Day prank, too! FREE! Give this "following directions" test to students and try not to laugh too much when they are taking it. If they don't read the directions first and do what the directions say, they will be shocked at the end to find out they only had to do number one...write their name! Good activity to use at the beginning of the year when kids come back to school, or anytime you want to stress the importan
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3rd - 6th
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Fractions Practice: GCF, LCM, LCD, Mixed Numbers, Equal and Improper Fractions
1 page, 21 questions.This practice sheet reviews:Factors Greatest Common FactorsLeast Common MultiplesLeast Common Denominator Mixed NumbersImproper and Equivalent FractionsThis is a free activity featured in Fractions Review Sheet IIIf you like these products, you may also like - Fractions Review SheetHappy Teaching!
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4th - 7th
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FREE STAAR Daily Reading Comprehension Passages Review Warm Up Bell Ringer Quiz
Are your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in need of repeat practice when it comes to STAAR reading test prep? Finding short, manageable practice that does not overwhelm students can be challenging.This 1 Week Review of daily reading practice has short, engaging texts with text-dependent reading comprehension questions. It's the perfect solution to give your students the practice they need.The use of a variety of text genres (Fiction, Poetry, Informational Text, Argumentative, and Cross-Curricul
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6th - 9th
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Essay Writing: Free Comprehensive Essay Checklist
This one-page essay writing checklist will help your students write better essays today! This checklist is broken down by paragraph and includes essential elements for writing stronger essays.This checklist is a preview of my comprehensive writing series:Essay Writing Unit: Teach Your Students to Master the EssayLooking for resources for the ENTIRE year?Secondary English Curriculum: Common Core - Grades 7-10Ultimate Writing Bundle for Secondary EnglishHelpful Tools and Resources for Secondary En
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6th - 12th
Argumentative Essay Writing Resources: Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer
This activity is designed 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. De-mystify the argumentative essay once and for all!Check out the full product here:Argumentative Essay Writing Resources : Graphic Organizer and Sample Essay This Download Contains graphic organizer for five-paragraph ess
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6th - 9th
Lined Paper - Full page of lines & half page for drawing and writing {FREEBIE}
Put these pages in your writing center and your students will love the freedom to write! You can also give them writing prompts to get their minds working. My students love these pages!There are three pages to this document.1) A full page of primary lines (10 lines)2) Primary lines with half of the page for writing and the other half to draw (7 lines)3) Primary lined half writing pages that can turn into a mini book (3 lines)4) Full page of secondary lines (15 lines) 5) Secondary lines with spac
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PreK - 6th
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**UPDATED for 2024!** Solar Eclipse Memory Pages
Print signs, decorate, observe, and write about the Total Eclipse of 2024!
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PreK - 8th
Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer FREE
This is a Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer. It can be used for a number of activities and grades.
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1st - 8th
FREE Writing Notebook Cover Pages, Tabs, and Table of Contents
Cover pages, tabs, and table of contents for writing notebooks:These are now included in the interactive writing notebook bundles!!!★ ★ ★ ★ ★ STEP-BY-STEP WRITING PROGRAMS that motivate students AND boost test scores! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★INTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 1ST GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 2ND GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 3RD GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 4TH GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR 5TH GRADEINTERACTIVE WRITING NOTEBOOK FOR GRADES 3-5INTERACTIVE WRITING
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K - 8th
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Test Prep: Motivational Testing Notes FREEBIE
Test Prep: Motivational Testing Notes FREEBIE - Help your students feel confident before taking the test with these test taking motivational notes. There are 16 notes that can stand alone or you can attach a treat, a healthy snack, or a non-food item. There are suggested items that go with each note, but other items can easily be substituted
If you need more test prep resources check out the resources below:
3rd Grade Test Prep
Math Test Prep (3rd Grade Common Core) All Standards Mega Bundle
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3rd - 6th
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How to Write an Introductory Paragraph, FREE Slides + Handout, Model Intro.
These mini-lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students learn to write strong introductory paragraphs for literary analysis, argument, and research essays. This product includes PDF slides that can be projected as you lead a short lecture on a simple four-step formula to create a smooth, powerful launch to an essay. The download also includes a student reference page designed to be used as an assignment/practice round.If you’d like to view a sample of how I present
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7th - 10th
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Argumentative or Persuasive Essay Writing Sample & Guide Graphic Organizer
This product provides an example of an argumentative essay for students about school uniforms with a graphic organizer filled out. Students are asked to do the same with a debatable issue. Includes:*Example for Students: Argumentative essay sample on whether students should have to wear uniforms to school- includes the same graphic organizer students will use to build their essay. This is a great model before students complete the same task. *Students choose a debatable issue*Graphic Organizer
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5th - 7th
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