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Middle school writing-essays lecture pdfs
Plagiarism Lecture, Game-Based Approach to Introduce/Reinforce Plagiarism Rules
You know you need to show your students the right way to handle sourced material to prevent plagiarism, but the subject matter can be so dry, causing teens to tune out during your lecture. To fix this, use a lecture disguised as a game to help cover the basics of proper MLA source citation and plagiarism rules.This product includes a projectable “game” of PDF slides (shh...it’s really a lecture – don’t tell our students) with concrete, real-world examples of how source citations should be handle
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
Hooks - Writing Hooks - Handout - 9 Major Types with Examples
This well designed handout provides an introduction to hooks. It describes why hooks are necessary at the top, details the 9 major hooks, and then provides an example of each one. I have personally used this handout every time I introduce introductory paragraphs with my students. It covers: Startling Statement, Anecdote/Scenario, Quote from Literature, Analogy, Quote from Another Source, Philosophical Musing, Rhetorical Question, Humorous Musing, and Shocking Statistic.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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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How to teach a thesis statement in 1 day - Argument Writing thesis statement
Overview:
This lesson is a Google Slides presentation that aligns with a worksheet provided for students to follow along, take notes, and eventually compose a practice thesis statement. This lesson is generally completed in 1 day.
Standard W9-10.1a
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Teacher instructions:
In this lesson, s
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph, FREE Slides + Handout, Model Conclusions
Three-Step Essay Conclusion Paragraph FormatThese mini-lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students learn to write strong conclusion 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 three-step formula to create a smooth, powerful conclusion to an essay. The download also includes a student handout designed to be used as a reference tool.If you’d like to vi
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7th - 10th
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Essay Writing Support, Improve Literary Analysis Essays, FREE Slides/Handout
These lecture slides were designed to help middle school and high school students improve the quality of their writing voices when building literary analysis essays. This product includes PDF slides that can be projected as you lead a short lecture on 11 words that rob the power from students’ writing voices. The download also includes a student handout with suggested answer key to be used as an assignment/practice round.If you’d like to view a sample of how I present these slides to my classes,
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8th - 11th
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Plagiarism Mini Unit (Lecture, Worksheets, Quiz, Answer Keys) | AI Technology
Guide your students through the topic of plagiarism or use this as a quick refresher before a research essay or project so students will know exactly what plagiarizing is and how to avoid it! In this unit, you will find:Editable Google SlidesPrintable Guided NotesIdentifying Plagiarism Worksheet & Answer KeyAI Technology WorksheetPlagiarism Quiz & Answer Key
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Essay Writing Graphic Organizers & Plagiarism BUNDLE
Writing A Speech Public Speaking PDF File
This PDF file has a number of pages dealing with creating a speech for public speaking. Please note this is the same file as my MS Word Speech file except in PDF format. Thanks.
Included are :
A) A Speech Outline
B) Speech Topics
C) Writing an Introduction
D) Using Cue Cards
E) Writing the Body of Your Speech
F) Writing a Conclusion
G) Student Speech Planner Outline
Very colorful and attractive.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Time Machine--A Complete Unit
This Unit contains everything an Instructor would need to teach this classic piece of science fiction literature. The Time Machine can be read by middle school students with significant assistance given by the Instructor. High school students may require some assistance with this short novel, but little or no assistance need be given to college students. The Time Machine is one of those unique stories that can be used in a history or literature class, as it reaches across many subject lines with
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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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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Grades:
6th - 12th
Middle School Argumentative Essay Bundle + Test Prep (Plastic Vs Reusable bags)
Welcome to one of my amazing resources for mastering the art of argumentative writing! The Argumentative Essay Bundle is a comprehensive toolkit designed to empower students with the skills and knowledge they need to craft compelling arguments and defend their viewpoints effectively. Whether you're a student striving to ace your essays or an educator seeking to enhance your curriculum, this bundle is your go-to resource for success.Key Features:Step-by-step instructionsWorksheets for how to writ
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Grades:
6th - 10th
8 Steps to Write a Well-Developed Paragraph
Hello Fellow Teacher,Each slide is different and contains a different step and explanation for the various components of a body paragraph. There are 8 steps total. In addition to the explanations for writing a strong paragraph, you will have some common transitions for one part of the paragraph to the next. This can be used at the middle and high school levels as well as a homeschool setting. Use this with struggling students and students on an IEP or 504.Use this in any class where you want stu
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6th - 12th
Persuasive Writing - Introductions and Conclusions
This product includes handouts and worksheets aimed at helping students write strong introduction and conclusion paragraphs in their persuasive/argumentative essays. Included in this product:- What is a hook?- Hook Strategies- Hook practice worksheet- Tips for a strong conclusionThis can be used and adapted for any topic and with any secondary student. Pair this product with my products on Thesis Statements and Researching Evidence for persuasive writing.
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6th - 12th
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What is MLA format?
This powerpoint explains the basics of MLA format. Great for middle school writing or English teachers! Goes over the basic requirements and lists examples and gives sources for students to generate their own citations. Could be a full lesson!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Teaching the Counterclaim Paragraph
After familiarizing students with explanatory/expository writing, I move onto the argument essay. Since students already have a foundation for the other areas of an essay, here we focus on writing a COUNTER ARGUMENT. This paragraph is tricky -- students learn that they need to honor the opposing argument... but in a way to really support THEIR OWN argument! This resource uses a relatable introductory scenario (asking a parent for a new cell phone) to demonstrate a simplistic counterargument. Usi
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8th - 11th
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problem and solution writing:drought outline planning and material
When given a problem and solution writing topic, students should first learn to plan their writing. A typical four-paragraph writing should include introduction of the tiopic, thesis statement, cause and effect and efforts to solve the problem. By using the material, students can learn both how to plan their writing and how to use the correct material.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Newsletter Project with Examples
A simple project that incorporates creative writing and computer basics. Students will learn:Fonts and how they are manipulated and sized.Formatting in either a GOOGLE Document or similar program. Inserting images and moving them around.Included in this package is an assignment page and newsletter example with visuals. This project really depends on how long a class needs to write. Possibly 3-4 class periods at least with approximate break down below: 1st Meeting: Instructional with time left
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Learning About Commas
Power point on Canva or PDF of the 10 rules of when to use a comma. Also included, are practice sentences at the end of the power point. This file can be accessed through Canva by messaging me for the link.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Argumentative Writing Body Paragraph & Format PDF
PDF that I went over with the class and also uploaded onto Canvas for them to double check. 9 Pages total and page 9 includes the assignment we did after this lesson.
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Grades:
7th
Also included in: Argumentative Writing/Essay Bundle
Procedural Essay Writing Presentation
This is a companion guide to my mini unit on Procedural Essay Writing! Use this to teach my mini-unit!
*Follows exactly the process listed in my mini -unit.
*Uses the same worksheets as in the mini-unit.
*Helps to make the writing process more engaging, as well as helps with the pacing of the lesson!
Check out the Mini-Unit!
Procedural Informational Essay Writing
This document © Katelynn Pugmire.
All rights reserved by author.
Permission to copy to one classroom only.
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Expository Writing - Complete Presentation + Discussion questions / No prep
Expository writing - PRESENTATION + DISCUSSION QUESTIONS / Suitable for distance learningThis 24-slide presentation will help your students understand the basics of expository writing. It is an easy-to-use, no prep required product, covering the following topics:informative writing explanatory writing organization formatting introducing the topic developing making a conclusionBONUS: true or false discussion questions!Be ready to wow your class with this resource!Other related resources: Researc
Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: ON WRITING BUNDLE! Buy 3, get the 4th for FREE!
STAAR Persuasive Essay Writing Process Tips
This is a slide deck full of helpful tips for the STAAR persuasive essay and includes how-to step by step for each section of the essay. It includes whole-class brainstorming activity to keep students engaged when going through the slides.
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6th - 12th
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Changes & Continuities in Utah's Native American Tribes (Utah Studies, Unit 1)
Title: "Changes and Continuities in Utah's Native American Tribes"Objective: I can describe how the current ways of life of Utah's Native American tribes reflect changes and continuities.Standards:UT Standard 1.5: Students will describe the cultural change and continuity of at least one of Utah's current sovereign nations as it has responded to changing political, social, and economic forces. Students will use a variety of resources that may include written primary and secondary sources, oral hi
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7th
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Also included in: Unit 1: Native Innovations and Adaptations (Utah Studies)
7 Types of Sentence Fragments {Handouts Only}
This product is Resource 1 from the bundled unit Sentence Fragment BOOT CAMP. Resource 1: Seven Types of Fragments (Handouts)These five handouts explain the grammar behind the seven types of sentence fragments (gerund phrase, participial phrase, infinitive phrase, appositive phrase, prepositional phrase, dependent clause, and incomplete verb). Use these materials in any of the following ways:*Use the handouts for lecture-based whole-group instruction.*Have students create a flap-book foldable u
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6th - 10th
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