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Free middle school writing-essays resources for parents
Show, Don't Tell Sorting Game
**Updated April 2015 with new fonts and smaller boxes**
After teaching a lesson on writing and "Showing, Without Telling," have students complete this sorting game. It will reinforce the concepts being taught in your lesson, as well as promote mastery of the topic. Just print on cardstock, laminate, enjoy! Students can also complete the included recording sheet and independent practice sheets!
Students can use this activity in groups, during a center, or independently!
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2nd - 8th
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Writing Characteristics-LAFS
Enjoy this FREEBIE that lists all of the characteristics for personal narrative, informative, & opinion (persuasive) writing. This is great to keep in your teacher binder and/or give out to parents.
This file contains the following:
-1 graphic organizer of the characteristics of personal narrative, informative, & opinion writing. (black and white & color)
-1 graphic organizer of the characteristics of personal narrative, informative, & persuasive writing. (black and white
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K - 6th
Book Report Rubric
Book report rubric to help aid teachers and parents with grading their student's book report
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
RACES Evidence Based Writing Poster Set
These posters will assist your students in becoming evidence based writing experts. This product will be perfect to hang in your classroom, it will be an added decoration, as well as a functional piece for your students to reference as they learn to become better writers. What does RACES stand for...RestateAnswerCiteExplainSummarizeComing soon RACES bookmark student helper, with sentence starters to give students that extra push within their writing.
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2nd - 6th
Paper Template- Single Line Far-Spaced Portrait Layout
Single lined paper (ruled paper) is apt for writing. It has horizontal lines printed with margin on it. The lines help in separating the hand-written text and make it easy to write compared to a blank piece of paper. This template is ideal for note taking, writing, essay writing etc. ***** Please leave a feedback, if you download this free product. Long or short, elaborate or crisp.. .Doesn't Matter. I would really appreciate if I get know the quality of my work. It will help me build better pro
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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In a Million Words or Less.....
This is a homework activity that I give my seventh grade parents at open house every year. It really helps me to connect with my kids right away. Parents seem like it and often share valuable information. I always send a thank you note back to the parents that participate wether it be by snail mail or email! In it I include their grade for completeing the assignment, which is always an A!
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PreK - 12th
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Paper Template- Single Line Near-Spaced Portrait Layout
Single lined paper (ruled paper) is apt for writing. It has horizontal lines printed with margin on it.The lines help in separating the hand-written text and make it easy to write compared to a blank piece of paper.This template is ideal for note taking, writing, essay writing etc.***** Please leave a feedback, if you download this free product. Long or short, elaborate or crisp.. .Doesn't Matter. I would really appreciate if I get know the quality of my work. It will help me build better produc
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Printable Speech Palm Cards
These palm cards can be printed and used for any topic.
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4th - 7th
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Editing Check list For home or school
Guide your children through editing their writing and brighten up their desks with this colourful editing checklist. Place near your child's desk or where they do their homework and the 10 steps will allow them to proof read their homework or projects.
Suitable for: Lower, middle and upper primary school grades.
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2nd - 7th
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Justifying Opinions - Visual Handout for Essay Writing
Helpful visual for middle and/or high school students.This document includes sentence starters and points to consider when writing persuasive essays, and is great for students who have difficulty expressing ideas in writing.
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8th - 12th
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120 Pages Lined Paper Interior
A 120 page line paper interior pdf document that is ready to print.With this pdf you can create your own notebooks and journals.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Hamburger Paragraph Method Worksheet
This worksheet corresponds with the Hamburger Paragraph ppt also available.The worksheet is color coded and outlines the parts of a paragraph.Links to activities for sentence structure are included.
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2nd - 8th
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Ακούω/ Θυμάμαι/ Διηγούμαι
Όταν ένα παιδί αντιμετωπίζει δυσκολίες εκφραστικού τύπου, δυσκολεύεται να επικοινωνήσει στα περισσότερα πλαίσια και περιβάλλοντα μάθησης. Κάποιες από τις δυσκολίες είναι οι ακόλουθες:• Δυσκολία στην αναδιήγηση μιας ιστορίας• Δυσκολία ανάκλησης από τη μνήμη συγκεκριμένων λέξεων• Δυσκολία στην περιγραφή γεγονότων και εικόνων• Δυσκολία στη γραμματική και τη σύνταξη του λόγου• Δυσκολία στην παραγωγή μεγάλων σε μήκος προτάσεων• Δυσκολία στην παραγωγή γραπτού λόγουΟι δραστηριότητες μπορούν να χρησιμοπ
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Argumentative Writing Format Example
This is an example format of how students can format argumentative writing according to CCSS. This is based on a lesson used to support students with argumentative writing format and comprehension of the expectations. This is one format, not the only format that can be used.
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6th - 8th
ELA GRADING CODE
Grading ELA papers can be hectic. Especially when you have over 100 students. I designed this grading code which I have successfully used for over 5 years. I give my students and parents a copy in the beginning of the year. It helps my families understand exactly what they are missing on assignments, without the lengthy comments I used to write.
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5th - 12th
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Plagiarism: Caught Red Handed
This is a great all-in-one handout to let your students and parents know they have plagiarized on an assignment. This note includes the definition of plagiarism, requires a parent signature for return, and advises both parents and students if the assignment can be resubmitted.
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4th - 12th
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End of Writing Unit Family Letter
Send this letter home with your student work from a writing unit. This letter explains the unit and the writing process for a pre-on demand, published piece, and a post-on demand writing. Adjust for your unit, students, and school!
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3rd - 6th
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MLA Citation Guide
This MLA Citation Guide includes formatting instructions, a parenthetical citation guide, and works cited instructions.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Summer Writing Prompt
Check out one of the writing prompts available in our full product titled 42 Fun & Engaging Summer writing prompts.Printed version of full book can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Fun-Engaging-Summer-Writing-Prompts/dp/B093JZTFBQ/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=brianna+nelson&qid=1619634790&sr=8-1
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1st - 7th
Binder Check Template
For when you need to make sure students are doing their best to be organized!One of the biggest challenges in teaching middle school students is helping them to keep organized. Students transition into middle grade with a whole new world of organizational skills awaiting them; and, at the top of the list...is the middle school binder!How do you keep your middle school students' notebook super organized? BINDER CHECK! Here is a quick, easy, and free template to use for your once a marking period
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5th - 8th
Parent Feedback on Student Writing- Graphic Organizer
Get parents involved in their student's writing with this take-home feedback sheet. Use it as a take-home revision assignment to polish up final drafts. The organizer gives students directions on how to handle the assignment and leaves room for 3 areas of critique. It asks for feedback on the clarity of ideas, something positive in the writing, and leaves an area for students to ask their parent to focus on. My students received helpful and specific feedback from an adult they trusted, and paren
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Writing Interesting Stories
Designed specifically for student writers, this free download is a valuable companion for writing various forms of fiction, including narratives and short stories
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3rd - 8th
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Creative Writing Curriculum - Free Preview
A free preview of a creative writing year long curriculum. This is a flexible, easy to use, step by step method with the goal of leading young writers towards becoming better writers.
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2nd - 6th
Strategy How To: Guided Questioning
Guided Questioning is a great strategy to use with students who are having difficulty writing. Here is an overview for how to use this strategy through specific examples. Guided Questioning can work with students of all ages! Try this strategy with your student today!
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PreK - 12th
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