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Common Core W.8.10 lectures
Argumentative Essay Writing, Argument Writing How to Guide, Topics, Rubric CCSS
Help your high school and advanced middle school students win their written arguments with these easy-to-follow essay writing materials. This bundle of interactive, step-by-step materials inspires even my most reluctant students to put pen to paper. Activities/handouts featuring modern design elements will guide your students as they learn to craft their own meaningful and effective argumentative essays. Easy prep for you; excellent growth for your students’ writing skills.Just print and teach!I
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8th - 11th
Email Etiquette Lessons - How to Write and Reply to an Email Eloquently
Have you ever received an email from a student that was written in a rude tone? Emojis, slang, all caps, incomplete sentences galore? We all have, and it's enough to drive us up the wall! But! What if students have just never been taught how to use professional etiquette when addressing a boss or superior? That realization inspired this unit, which revolutionized the way my students emailed me from that point forward.Every year, I recommend teachers of all subjects in middle and high school tea
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Email Etiquette Lesson Bundle Digital & Print - How to Email a Teacher
Outsiders Introductory Lecture, S.E. Hinton The Outsiders, Prezi & Google Slides
The Outsiders by S.E. HintonGrab every eye in the room with this gorgeous 38-slide introduction lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of S.E. Hinton’s classic novel, The Outsiders.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make The Outsiders’ characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch the 30-minute lecture which covers S.E. Hinton’s background, the time peri
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7th - 10th
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The Necklace, Guy de Maupassant Short Story Literary Analysis, PDF & Google Apps
Use the classic short story, “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, to teach your students the elements of literary analysis. This two-day lesson plan includes a full-text copy of this public domain story, an 8-question student handout (with detailed answer key, of course), an interactive slide lecture (both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions included) to help your students learn how to analyze text as they connect the author’s setting to the character development of Mathilde Loisel, and an opt
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8th - 11th
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To Kill a Mockingbird, Lecture Slides + Quickwrite to Launch Harper Lee’s Novel
Grab every eye in the room with this 30-slide lecture that provides all of the background information your class will need as you launch your study of Harper Lee’s classic American novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Downloads in Prezi, PDF, and Google Slides versions.The presentation includes a quickwrite topic that will help make To Kill a Mockingbird’s characters and themes relevant to your students (15 minutes for writing and discussion). Then, launch into the 30-minute lecture which covers Harper
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8th - 11th
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The Legislative Branch: Unit Notes & Worksheets for Government or Civics Class
Make civics informative and practical for your students by using this set of notes and assessments that summarize the main points of the Legislative Branch! I have used this set of notes regarding the Legislative Branch in my 8th grade civics class for many years. This branch of government, which is the largest, can be daunting to summarize and teach. However, I have narrowed down the important aspects so students get the main concepts and you’ll get a complete unit of notes on the Legislative
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7th - 12th
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Black Out Poetry, Fun Poetry Activity, Blackout Poem Lecture Slides, FREE
Use this visually dynamic tool to get students excited about poetry. No, really, my teens LOVE this blackout poetry creative writing activity. View the 10-slide overview lecture (includes both Prezi Next and Google Slides versions) and imagine all of the possibilities your students could create.All you’ll need to fill an entire class session is the slide deck, dark markers or crayons, and a few newspaper pages or photocopies of a few pages from any novel you’re currently teaching.This item is pa
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7th - 10th
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Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 4: Plot
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson four is about plot. What drives a plot and keeps the reader engaged? Students will learn basic plot structure, from inciting incident to climax, as well as tips for organizing everything in between. Then, they’ll draw plot charts for their own stories.
This unit is part of a multi-installment series on creative writing, but it can also stand alone. The writing exercises do assume that the students already have some idea of the story they wish
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Brainstorming Organizers, FREE Handouts & Examples to Help Teen Writers, CCSS
These four brainstorm organizers will help middle school and high school writers learn to gather their ideas and research before writing. I’ve included not only blank handouts for you to use with your students, but also four examples of completed organizers to use as models. All of the pages can be printed as handouts or projected for use on a white board. The four brainstorming organizers with completed samples/models include:Bubble clusterSpider diagramFormal outlineColumnsWant to learn more a
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6th - 12th
Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 3: Building Strong Characters
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson three is about characterization. Students learn the tips and tricks that make a well rounded character. Through brainstorming exercises, mock interviews, and character autobiographies, students develop their main character's life experience and personality. Then after they've nailed down their protagonist, students explore how supporting characters complement and challenge the protagonist. Finally, students learn about the ways in which charac
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
Teaching ISHAMPOO : St. Patrick's Day
This product can be used approximately for grades 4-8.This is a PDF PPT and includes: Definition, writing prompt, thematic examples, practice by imitation, and application to student writing.Check out my other St. Patrick's Day Activities:St. Patrick's AnalogiesSt. Patrick's Would You Rather Writing PromptsSt. Patrick's Day Activity Packet (Fiction/Informational)Figurative Language and Poetry Activity Packet - St. Patrick's Day
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4th - 8th
Isaac Newton: The Laws of Motion and Gravitation - A Study Guide for gardes 8-12
Discover the genius of Isaac Newton with this in-depth study guide, crafted for students aged 13-17 (Grades 8-12). This guide takes learners on an exploratory journey through Newton's life, his groundbreaking discoveries in gravity and motion, and the development of calculus. Featuring engaging timelines, insightful explanations of the laws of motion and gravitation, and Newton's most famous quotes, this product makes complex concepts accessible and fascinating. It's an essential resource for ed
Teaching ISHAMPOO : Valentine's
Check out my other Valentine's related products!!Guess the Emojis: Valentine'sFigurative Language and Poetry Valentine's Activity PackValentine's AnalogiesValentine's Would You Rather Writing PromptsValentine's Fiction and Non-Fiction Pack This product can be used approximately for grades 4-8.This is a PDF PPT and includes: Definition, writing prompt, thematic examples, practice by imitation, and application to student writing.
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4th - 8th
Module 4 Lessons 1-9 Arc 1 of Wit and Wisdom- Teens As Change Agents
This product consists of 118 slides corresponding to lessons 1-9 Arc 1 of Wit and Wisdom 8th grade Teens As Change Agents Module 4. The lessons go along with the Novel Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose. The slides contain journal prompts, small and whole group discussions, video links, activities, and more. This is a great resource for teachers using Wit and Wisdom.
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8th
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Caught in a Pinch- March SEL Slides
Elevate your Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) activities with our "Caught in a Pinch" Google Slides, tailor-made for grades 6-10. This resource comprises 11 engaging slides filled with activities that promote self-reflection, gratitude, and personal growth, all set against the backdrop of March's unique charm.Key Features:Gratitude Journaling: Encourage a positive mindset by prompting students to jot down three things they are grateful for. Fostering gratitude enhances well-being, and this ac
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6th - 10th
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Creative Writing Workshop Lesson 2: Freewriting and Idea Generation
Created by a NY Times Bestselling Author!
Lesson two is all about figuring out what to write. Sometimes the muse is ready to meet us, but other times we have to go look for her. This presentation leads students through eleven writing prompts. After they complete the exercise, they pick their favorite idea and develop it into a rough synopsis.
This lesson can be used as a standalone creativity exercise. Alternatively, students can take the synopsis they write here and refine it with the help o
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Creative Writing Workshop Complete Bundle
How to Create an Essay Title PowerPoint
Essay writing is a part of every composition class. However, some teachers don't require an essay title. Yet, knowing how to create a great essay title is essential for any student going to college. This PowerPoint shares examples, strategies, rules, and descriptions on how to create an essay title. What You'll find in this PowerPoint on How to Create an Essay Title:Why Titles are ImportantFeatures a Title Should HaveRules to Live By When Creating a TitleHow to Come Up with a TitleTitle Examples
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7th - 12th
How to Create a Strong Thesis Statement PowerPoint
Essay writing is a part of every composition class. Thesis statements are essential to every single essay. It is the heart and soul of the essay. This PowerPoint shares what a thesis statement is, where it should go in an essay, how to create one, and examples of good and bad ones. What You'll find in this PowerPoint on How to Create a Strong Thesis Statement:What does a thesis statement look like? Quick formula for creating a thesis statement.Alternate way to build your own thesis statement. Ex
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7th - 12th
Middle Grade Essay Writing PROGRESSIVE BUNDLE (Lectures & Graphic Organizers)
This bundle will grow as more resources are uploaded!This bundle includes resources to teach persuasive essay writing and narrative essay writing to middle graders, including detailed lecture slides, a Google Docs graphic organizer for each type of essay, a lecture specific to persuasive tools (including imagery and figurative language) and an activity to teach narrative arcs.Additionally, it includes a graphic organizer for writing literary analysis essays for 8th and 9th graders. Lecture slide
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6th - 8th
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Arc 4 Module 1 Wit and Wisdom Poetics and Power of the Storytelling
This product contains slides corresponding to Wit and Wisdom Module 1, Lessons 23-28. The lessons provided go along with the Novel in Verse The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. This product contains slides, small and whole group discussions, charts, vocabulary, Fluent readings, writing prompts, artistic images, and more.
Wit and Wisdom 8th Module 2 Google Teaching Slides
This product corresponds with Wit and Wisdom Module 2, Lesson 1-5 for 8th Grade. The novel these lessons link to is All Quiet on the Western Front. Included within the google slides, are journal prompts, google documents, and more.
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8th
Persuasive Essay Lectures and Writers Notebook BUNDLE
This bundle includes three resources to teach persuasive essay writing to middle graders. It includes detailed lecture slides, a Google Docs graphic organizer, and a lecture specific to persuasive tools including imagery and figurative language.All files are Google Docs or Google Slides, so once you upload them to your Google Drive, you will be able to edit all the resources.If you have questions, please contact me.More resources are coming soon!
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6th - 8th
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Argumentative Essay STRUCTURE - Essay Writing - How To Guide - Composition
This is an information package on how to properly structure an argumentative essay, with an introduction, body paragraphs and a conclusion, where the introduction has a thesis statement and the body paragraphs have unity, coherence and development.I am an English teacher and I created this package, including writing the examples within it. I have created a writing course for a school and I have taught several different types of writing classes to different ages and skill levels. I have been a
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8th - 9th, Higher Education
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Sentence Expanding ~ Lesson Plan, Notes, and Assignments
Sentences should only be expanded when the words you add provide useful information. Avoid adding unneeded words. This lesson will provide the notes and plan for the teacher to present to students as well as practice exercises for students to do independtly or in pairs. Check out my "Sentence Expansion Tree" (it's free) as a companion piece to this lesson in sentence formation.
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6th - 9th
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