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Free middle school writing-essays homeschool curricula
Paraphrasing and Summarizing Practice Activity | Digital
Help your students learn to paraphrase and summarize effectively with this practice activity. These graphic organizers help prepare your students for writing a research paper by practicing basic reading and thinking skills in small doses—before they are overwhelmed with writing a paper.Students often paraphrase by looking up synonyms for "big words" and taking out the articles "a," "an," and "the," which often leaves an incomprehensible, garbled mess.With this easy-to-use activity, students will
Grades:
7th - 9th
Hamburger Paragraph Writing Template / Graphic Organizer: Always FREE
This is a FREE graphic organizer for writing hamburger paragraphs from The Frugal Homeschooling Mom blog. Use this hamburger paragraph template to teach your kids how to write a concise, focused paragraph in a fun, memorable way.SAVE MONEY ON FUTURE PURCHASES ON TPT BY LEAVING REVIEWS ON YOUR PAST DOWNLOADS! (Just a little tip! Did you know you earn purchase credits that way? Plus, I really appreciate it!)♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥All my
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2nd - 7th
Compare / Contrast Writing Unit for middle school (editable, scaffolded)
Editable compare / contrast writing unit for English Language Arts grades 5 - 8.
Everything you need to guide your students through the process of writing a comparison and contrast.
*No prep needed. Everything is already assembled!
*Guided, step-by-step instructions for both you and your students
*Rewriting & editing checklists
*Holistic and rubric grading forms
Help your students master the writing process by taking them through it step-by-step.
This compare / contrast writing unit inc
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in:Â Writing Units Bundle for middle school (editable, scaffolded)
Descriptive Writing Planning Process
Handout ready for students. This organizer walks students through the steps of descriptive writing (using every one of the 5 senses) and an outline of a 3 paragraph essay.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Essay Structure: Anchor Chart / Graphic Organizer
Use this handy FREE resource to review the structure of an essay with students prior to teaching them how to write one.It simultaneously gives students an overview of the writing steps to "build" the essay while also serving as a quick reference sheet so students can self-monitor as they write their essay.This resource connects to the R.A.C.E. writing strategy and allows teachers to demonstrate how excelling at RACE writing strategy will help students writing the largest part of an essay - the b
Grades:
4th - 12th
Expository Writing - Hooks
This package includes a table that can be used as a handout or on the smart board to teach students the various types of hooks, as well as examples for each. In addition, a blank handout with name and date can be used as a student worksheet.
Grades:
4th - 8th
Holiday Writing Activity ~ Christmas...Looks, Feels, & Sounds....
This FREE product contains a graphic organizer for students to brainstorm what they think Christmas looks, feels, and sounds like to them.
The student will then write an essay using their information.
Enjoy :)
Thank you for stopping by my store!
~Michelle
Making It As A Middle School Teacher
Grades:
3rd - 8th
How to Write and Introduction PowerPoint Presentation Slides
Useful review or initial instruction for teaching secondary students how to write a solid introduction. Presentation starts by introducing a three-part structure, includes ideas for hooks, an awesome thesis statement slide, model paragraphs and reminders about what to avoid in one's writing.
Grades:
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Story writing prompts for Kindergarten| Creative writing| Free Recourse
Story writing prompts for KindergartenThese worksheets helpful to:-Language Development: Engaging in creative writing helps children enhance their vocabulary, grammar, and language skills.Imagination and Creativity: Children learn to think outside the box, develop unique ideas, and express themselves in creative ways.Self-Expression: Creative writing provides a platform for children to express their thoughts, emotions, and ideas.Confidence Building: Completing a creative writing piece, whether i
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Tone Words - Free Resource
I am confident this resource will please almost every English teacher. Especially when students have to turn in their essays or cram for a test.Packed with over 200 tone words!Tone gives shape to a story. Through tone, the attitude and "mood" of a literary work are created and presented. It gives voice to the characters, both literally and figuratively.Your students will love the two-page handout. Tuck away for a rainy day or when writing their next masterpiece. _________________________________
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Multiple Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer will help your student organizer his information for a multiple-paragraph writing assignment. The student can record broad points or ideas and then write more specific sentences when you write the rough draft.
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Narrative Writing, Write The Resolution - Independent Learning
Narrative Writing, Write The Resolution - Independent LearningThis resource was designed in conjunction with the following resources;Narrative Writing, Write An Introduction - Independent LearningNarrative Writing, Write The Main Event - Independent LearningNarrative Writing, Write The Complication - Independent LearningAll the resources in my independent learning range are no-prep, minimal instruction, independent tasks. Each topic includes a detailed description with the learning intention and
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Movie Review Template
This Movie Review Template allows the child to recollect the movie they had seen. It gives them the chance to use their critical thinking skills and creative writing to craft a detailed review.
Grades:
5th - 8th
Sample Introductions with Hooks and Style
9 different ways to begin an introduction: Question, Funnel, Compelling Fact, Metaphor, Declarative, Quotation, Anecdote, U-Turn, and Dialogue
Each Introductory Style is followed with a sample paragraph that includes the hook, a sentence that introduces the author and title of work, and a thesis statement.
All sample paragraphs are based on the award-winning novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Evaluating the Egyptian Connection with Mesoamerica Writing Assignment
This is opinion paragraph writing assignment. Students read through evidence suggesting Mesoamerican civilizations had contact with Egypt and then write a paragraph about whether they support this theory or not. You can use this in conjunction with a unit on any Mesoamerican civilization: Olmec, Aztec, Mayan, and Inca. It might be a good writing assignment at the end of a unit covering all the Mesoamerican civilizations. The prompt, instructions, and the grading rubric are all included here. The
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Holiday Writing Activity ~ Winter...Looks, Feels, & Sounds....
This FREE product contains a graphic organizer for students to brainstorm what they think Winter looks, feels, and sounds like to them.
The student will then write an essay using their information.
Enjoy :)
Thank you for stopping by my store!
~Michelle
Making It As A Middle School Teacher
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Holiday Writing Activity ~ Fall...Looks, Feels, & Sounds....
This FREE product contains a graphic organizer for students to brainstorm what they think Fall looks, feels, and sounds like to them.
The student will then write an essay using their information.
Enjoy :)
Thank you for stopping by my store!
~Michelle
Making It As A Middle School Teacher
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Opinion Paragraph Writing OREO Poster
This free poster helps students to structure an opinion paragraph.O = Opinion - State your opinion as the topic sentence.R = Reasons - Give your personal feelings or reasons for your opinion.E = Explanations - Give examples or evidence that demonstrates that your opinion is logical.O = Opinion - Restate your opinion.
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Essay Writing Graphic Organizers
These are simple, fill-in-the-blank graphic organizers for writing an essay. They can be used at any level.
There are four graphic organizers in total: The first is an overall graphic of how an essay should be structured; The second, third, and fourth are fill-in-the-blank images of introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs.
These organizers have helped my students get a visual representation of how they should organize their essays.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Holiday Writing Activity ~ Kwanzaa...Looks, Feels, & Sounds....
This FREE product contains a graphic organizer for students to brainstorm what they think Kwanzaa looks, feels, and sounds like to them.
The student will then write an essay using their information.
Enjoy :)
Thank you for stopping by my store!
~Michelle
Making It As A Middle School Teacher
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Narrative Writing, Write The Complication - Independent Learning
Narrative Writing, Write The Complication - Independent LearningThis resource was designed in conjunction with the following resources;Narrative Writing, Write The Introduction - Independent LearningNarrative Writing, Write The Main Event - Independent LearningNarrative Writing, Write The Resolution - Independent LearningAll the resources in my independent learning range are no-prep, minimal instruction, independent tasks. Each topic includes a detailed description with the learning intention an
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Theme Analysis Outline and Rubric
Students will use the following resource to write a theme analysis essay.The outline is presented in a intro, 3 body paragraphs inTCERC format (transition, claim, evidence, reasoning, conclusion,), and conclusion. Theme analysis is Central Bucks School District rubric with copy and link included.
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Final Draft Template, Culture Fair, Country Report
This final draft paper is perfect for writing a report about a country.
Grades:
K - 12th
Holiday Writing Activity ~ Hanukkah...Looks, Feels, & Sounds....
This FREE product contains a graphic organizer for students to brainstorm what they think Hanukkah looks, feels, and sounds like to them.
The student will then write an essay using their information.
Enjoy :)
Thank you for stopping by my store!
~Michelle
Making It As A Middle School Teacher
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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