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Middle school writing-essays homeschool curricula under $5
SBAC PREP VOLCANOES: TEXT-BASED INFORMATIVE WRITING INTERMEDIATE
With Common Core and SBAC testing, I am now teaching text-based informative writing in my 4th grade classroom. It has been very hard to find appropriate materials to teach students how to write in a manner similar to the performance tasks. This packet is designed to allow students to practice doing text-based writing and a mini-research report. All the materials needed to do a research report, including 5 different types of texts, are included as well as a reference page of links to additiona
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4th - 8th
Writing Editing & Revising Rough Draft to Final Draft Checklist
Writing Editing & Revising Rough Draft to Final Draft ChecklistThis Writing Editing & Revising Rough Draft to Final Draft Checklist is the perfect writing checklist for ANY grade! Students check for capitalization, punctuation, correct spelling, and more! This checklist also requires students to...Read their essay out loud to make sure it makes sense ✓Take out any words or phrases that don't sound right ✓Replace boring adjectives with more exciting ones ✓Check for subject-verb agreement
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K - 12th
Sensory Details/Words Slide Show - (Interactive)
Teach your students to properly use sensory details and words with this fun slide show presentation!Includes:A definition & function of a sensory details.Slides covering all five senses (definitions, descriptions, and lists of commonly used words).2 examples (slide 13 & 14) to walk-through/complete together as a class.2 Independent examples (slides 15 & 16) for students to complete on their own.Make sure to create a copy for each student in the class so may independently complete the
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2nd - 8th
ESSAYS: How to Write Informational Essays ~ It Begins Here...
A HOW-TO for writing strong essays for students in grades 5–10.Students research using two paired, high-interest, leveled articles."The Life in Antarctica""The Marvelous Manta"This is your definitive guide for teaching how to research and write essays and paragraphs;using a step-by-step process; building strong, independent writers.Do your students need a little more work on stand-alone paragraphs? This guide also explains how to write strong paragraphs.This writing resource has:125 pages of pro
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
ELA WRITING 123 Prompts: Descriptive, Explanatory, Narrative, & Persuasive
Thanks for checking out this resource! This is a PDF document of 123 writing prompts in all text types:1) Descriptive2) Expository / Explanatory / Opinion (all prompts ask students to explain REASONS)3) Narrative (Fictional and Personal)4) Persuasive / ArgumentativeThis would be a great resource for helping to prepare students for all text-types and especially for state writing assessments.I use this a ton during my unit of study on WRITING INTRODUCTIONS & CONCLUSIONS. That product line inc
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3rd - 8th
Digestion Story Writing Activity with Rubric Human Body
Digestion Story Writing Activity with Rubric
**10/14/15 - Writing paper added to file and activity was given a facelift. Please download the file again for the updates!
This is one of the most popular writing assignments in my class! When we study the human body in science, students complete this writing project. (I do the writing during language arts, but it could be done in science as well.) Students select one of their favorite foods as the character. They then take the food through th
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4th - 6th
Legend Writing Mini Unit
This Legend Writing Mini-Unit is perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. Students will analyze a sample legend and follow the template to write their own.This unit is designed to cover 4 lessons but can be easily adapted to fit your needs. It is appropriate for many upper elementary and middle grade levels. Unit Includes:Teacher lesson plansGoogle Classroom linksSuggested prompts and mentor textsSample text to observe and analyzePrewriting templateFinal copy pagesGrading rubricS
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Writing Mini Unit BUNDLE for Upper Elementary and Middle Grades
SBAC PREP ENERGY: TEXT-BASED INFORMATIVE WRITING INTERMEDIATE
With Common Core and SBAC testing, I am now teaching text-based informative writing in my 4th grade classroom. It has been very hard to find appropriate materials to teach students how to write in a manner similar to the performance tasks. This packet is designed to allow students to practice doing text-based writing and a mini-research report. All the materials needed to do a research report, including eleven different pages of research with a variety of different types of texts, are includ
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4th - 8th
Argumentative Essay Example: Organic Foods: Worth the Hype?
Need an essay for an example of argumentative writing? This is the one for you! I wrote this about organic foods and whether or not they are worth the extra price tag that goes along with them. I made sure that the different parts of an essay and paragraph are very much easy to find and identify.(Introduction, topic sentence, transitions, details, conclusion, etc.) At the end of the piece, students have to color-code the parts of the essay and respond with their own reaction based off the text.
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5th - 7th
World War I Weapons & Trench Warfare Battles – WWI American History Lesson
Our World War I Weapons lesson uses nonfiction informational text PLUS engaging hands-on activities and writing assignments to teach about weapons (machine guns, tanks, and poisonous gases) used during World War I:World War I Weapons nonfiction informational text – no additional textbook neededQuestions to assess Informational Text ComprehensionJournal Entries utilizing Close Reading to summarize World War I battlesCircle Chart to Illustrate Weapons used during World War IWorld War I Weapons Ess
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4th - 8th
Common Core Text-Dependent Writing Prompt Response to Literature Grade 5
The new common core standards will require students to relate their story and essay writing to two-three passages of text. The text may be nonfiction, fiction, articles, charts, quotes, or poetry.
This writing prompt contains three texts for the student to read (very short) and specific writing prompt directions. The type of writing the students will be composing will fall under the category "response to literature" because the student will be forced to reflect on their interpretation a poem an
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4th - 6th
Disney World Field Trip Student Mapping Activity And Narrative Writing Activity
This file has a narrative writing prompt as well as a webquest & map activity for all four Florida Disney World parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios.
This file includes:
1. Field trip letter/narrative cover sheet with heading only
2. Field trip form with categories (Departure Time, Return Time, etc.)
3. Mapping activity for each park, including an individual component and a group component.
4. A tips page for each park (from personal park experience)
5. Na
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5th - 8th
Studying the Bible Guided Project
A step-by-step checklist guide to help students really dive deep into The Word and study it more thoroughly. The checklist includes:- pick a verse - read the verse 3 times- write out the verse- read commentary - write down who the author is- tell a little about him- when was this book written?- who was the author writing to?- what was the theme of this book?- was there a sub-theme of this particular chapter?- what did you learn from reading the commentary?- why I picked this verse?- that this v
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4th - 12th
Distance Learning Online Research - Informational and Argumentative Writing
This package covers the skills needed to teach students how to be successful online readers and researchers. This set covers Common Core State Standards for Reading: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas; Writing: Text Types and Purposes; Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge. Including:Brainstorming QuestionsParaphrasingCiting WorkOrganizing IdeasAnalyzing an Author's Credibility (includes a checklist for students to use)SummarizingWriting Informational and Argumentative EssaysThere a
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3rd - 6th
"To Kill A Mockingbird" Essay: 2 Sets of 6 Prompts, Teacher Picks 1
This item has 2 separate essay tests that contain 6 prompts apiece to write an essay for Harper Lee's novel To Kill A Mockingbird. After the teacher chooses which set of prompts are appropriate for the class, the students will prepare for all 6 prompts. On the day of the test, the teacher chooses 1 prompt students answer. Prompts 16 prompts that could be chosen from for the day of the essay1 prompt chosen by teacher (or teacher could allow students to choose)Essay will be 3 to 5 paragraphsPromp
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8th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: "To Kill A Mockingbird" Bundle: 5 Tests, 9 Quizzes, & 12 Essay Prompts
Common Core Text-Dependent Writing Prompt Response to Literature Grade 6
The new common core standards will require students to relate their story and essay writing to two-three passages of text. The text may be nonfiction, fiction, articles, charts, quotes, or poetry.
This writing prompt contains three texts for the student to read (very short) and specific writing prompt directions. The type of writing the students will be composing will fall under the category "response to literature" because the student will be forced to reflect on the characters/character trait
Grades:
5th - 6th
young learners A-Z coloring pages Spring coloring book
"Welcome to the vibrant world of our 'Young Learners A-Z Coloring Pages: Spring Coloring Book'! Dive into the essence of springtime with this delightful collection designed to engage and educate young minds. Each page is meticulously crafted to introduce children to the alphabet while exploring the wonders of the season. From adorable animals to blooming flowers, every illustration invites creativity and imagination to flourish. With cheerful designs and clear lettering, these worksheets make le
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1st - 12th
Informative writing prompt, main idea, inference, sub plan, enrichment
Download, print and distribute. I created this resource for my students as a no-prep review of the priority standards and supplemental practice in main idea, summarizing, inferencing, context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure practice. Use it as a sub plan or test prep too! The week ends with a reading response informative essay in “Day in the life” format. I try to touch on every domain:Informational Text: RI5.1, RI5.2, RI5.3, RI5.4Foundations: RF5.4aS
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4th - 6th
Revising: COMPLETE Sentences Part TWO---4th - 8th Grades
So you're READING YOUR STUDENTS' paragraphs and they’re a little… well—BORING.REVISE.GOOD WRITERS understand HOW to write interesting sentences. After all, those STATE TESTS are just around the corner. High school and college are not far off, either...Using FOUR PowerPoints and THREE Guides, students learn how to write interesting and complete sentences with confidence.Part TWO provides:• Process & How-to’s• Practice new skills• INB Hand Outs• Pre-tests & AssessmentsIncluded in this
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4th - 10th
5th ELA Narrative writing prompt, enrichment, partner work, test prep
I created this resource for my students as a review of the priority standards and constructed response practice as well as vocabulary, main idea, summarizing, context clues and word meaning. I add grammar and sentence structure practice to help improve writing. I try to touch on every domain:Literary text: RL5.1, RL5.2, RL5.3, RL5.4Foundations: RF5.4Speaking and listening: SL5.4Language: L5.1CWriting Narrative: RL5.3Key Features:Text based writing response: Just like you will find on
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5th - 7th
ELA Narrative Writing prompt, sentence structure, test prep, homeschool
I wanted longer reading passages, to build reading stamina in preparation for testing. So I created this resource for my students and added review of the priority standards and supplemental practice in main idea, summarizing, inferencing, context clues and word meaning along with grammar and sentence structure. It is great as sub plans and for enrichment too. I try to touch on every domain:Literature: RL5.1, RL5.2, RL5.3, RL5.4Foundations: RF5.4Speaking and listening: SL5.4Language:
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4th - 6th
Writer's Handbook for Formal Essays | MLA Format | Digital
Help your students take ownership of their own essay writing with this convenient, online Digital Writer's Handbook. Students will learn the basics of MLA Format and the expectations for formal, academic writing. They will learn strategies for revising their own essays for clear organization, word choice, and sentence fluency.Too often students become dependent on teachers and peer editors to “fix” their writing because they lack the confidence and tools to do it themselves. This Digital Writer’
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Types of Hooks Anchor Chart and Practice Prompts
Gottah' Hook Them All is an innovative teacher product designed to empower educators in teaching the art of crafting engaging introductions to written works. With a focus on hook types and practice prompts, this resource is a must-have for any teacher looking to enhance their students' writing skills.Key Features:Anchor Chart on Hook Types:Our comprehensive anchor chart provides a clear overview of various hook typesPractice Prompts:+Dive into hands-on learning with our collection of practice pr
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2nd - 6th
Book Report Essay: Matilda
No frills book report essay for Matilda by Roald Dahl. Includes a brief book summary, character list and traits, overview of the themes of the book, and an essay prompt.I highly recommend watching the Matilda(1996) movie with your class as a reward for finishing the book (then having a class discussion using this product to guide you) prior to having your students write this essay.
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3rd - 8th
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