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Writing-expository lessons for Microsoft Word
Humor and Comedy Writing Unit Plan
This is a 5-10 day humor writing unit plan for secondary English, college writing, or creative writing students. It’s meant to teach the theory and structure that go into humor writing along with plenty of practice activities.Humor writing takes a specific set of writing skills, and it can translate to a well-paying job for those who are especially good at it. Even students not destined for standup stages or sitcom writers’ rooms will benefit from studying the elements that make writing funny. T
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Laughing in Language Arts Class (English Lessons that Incorporate Humor)
Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading Passages
This lesson contains an article about the Jesse Owens four gold medal performance at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, and the struggle and controversy that surrounded the games. The lesson comes with a writing prompt, a graphic organizer and questions to help initiate a discussion. Works very well as non-fiction compliment to a unit on the Holocaust or World War II.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformatio
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6th - 12th
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Lucy Calkins Writing Kindergarten Unit 3 Outlines - editable
This is a word document of all 19 Sessions in the Unit 3 “How-To Books” manual for Lucy Calkins kindergarten writing (published in 2013). Teachers College Reading and Writing Project suggests that kindergarten teachers teach this unit in Jan/Feb and first-grade teachers teach it in Oct/Nov. The body of the text is fully editable. The footer is the only part protected.Each outline includes a brief synopsis of the:connectionteaching pointteach portionactive engagementlinkmid-workshop teaching po
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PreK - 1st
Lucy Calkins Writing First Grade Unit 2 Outlines – editable
This is a word document of all 20 Sessions in the Unit 2 “Nonfiction Chapter Books” manual for Lucy Calkins first grade writing (published in 2013). Teachers College Reading and Writing Project suggests that first-grade teachers teach this unit in Nov/Dec. The body of the text is fully editable. The footer is the only part protected. Each outline includes a brief synopsis of the:connectionteaching pointteach portionactive engagementlinkmid-workshop teaching pointshare Each outline is a maximum o
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1st
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Also included in: Bundle Lucy Calkins First Grade Reading and Writing - editable
Second Grade Common Core & Next Generation Science NGSS Lessons: Full Curriculum
This fun curriculum effectively teaches every second grade Next Generation Science Standard in an engaging way while integrating a common core standard into each lesson. There are 72 lessons provided (approximately 2 per week).
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Engaging-Lessons-By-Frank
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2nd
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SIOP Model Lesson Plan - Recipe For Writing A Persuasive Letter
This is a Middle School level, SIOP Model Lesson Plan for writing a persuasive letter.
The lesson plan is carefully prepared following the SIOP model for English Language Learners but can be used in an level of Language Arts classroom. The lesson plans includes the following elements:
Preparation
Content Objective
Language Objective
Key Concepts
Supplementary Materials
Adaptation of Content
Meaningful Activities
Building Background
Lesson Delivery
Review/Student Assessment
Review/Teacher
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7th - 9th
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Kindergarten TC Writing Unit 1 - Launching the Writing Workshop Lesson Plans
Kindergarten TC Writing Unit 1 - Launching the Writing Workshop Lesson Plan BundleThis bundle includes all 19 lesson plans from Lucy Calkins/TC (Teacher's College) Kindergarten Writing Unit 1 - Launching the Writing Workshop. THIS RESOURCE IS BASED ON THE 2018 EDITION, NOT THE NEW 2023 UNITS. I DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE NEW UNITS TO MAKE UPDATES. This includes Bends I, II, III, and IV. This lesson plan bundle is completely editable and each lesson includes:Teaching Point/I Can StatementCommon Co
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K - 1st
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Gifted and Talented GATE WRITING COLLECTION 122 Pages
Get six highly rated GATE writing lesson bundles at 33% off individual purchases. This collection is packed with variety, creativity, challenge, and the Common Core.
See the big preview! Hours and hours of class instruction and engagement!
You'll get the following bundles adaptable from 3rd through 8th grade:
Road Trip Adventure Cross-Curricular Writing Journey: Students practice all sorts of writing from graphic design to narrative to expository as they journey across the USA and create p
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3rd - 8th
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TC Grade 2 TC How to Guide for Nonfiction Writing Unit 3 New Book 2nd Grade
Included are 19 Writing lesson plans for TC Unit 3 How to Guide for Nonfiction Writing Grade 2 New Book. Included in this bundle are 19 TC Unit 3 How to Guide for Nonfiction Writing Grade 2 New Book in TC or Teacher's college. This is the most recent edition. Each lesson plan includes differentiation, scaffolding, and all parts of the mini lesson, use of assessment, and more, including several charts. Save time writing lesson plans, and spend time teaching. The resource is a docx version that is
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2nd
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TC K TC Kindergarten Persuasive/Opinion Writing Lesson Plans Teachers College
These are 16 lesson plans for the Opinion/Persuasive Writing Unit in TC. This is Book 4 but Unit 5 in the Curriculum Map. Each lesson plan includes differentiation, scaffolding, use of assessment, and more. Each lesson is editable in word. Included are several charts, by no means do these take the place of your TC user guides, they are simply lesson plans that offer support.
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K
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Lucy Calkins Writing Kindergarten Unit 1 Outlines – editable
This is a word document of all 19 Sessions in the Unit 1 “Launching the Writing Workshop” manual for Lucy Calkins kindergarten writing (published in 2013). Please be sure you have the manual to refer to when using these outlines. The body of the text is fully editable. The footer is the only part protected. Each outline includes a brief synopsis of the:connectionteaching pointteach portionactive engagementlinkmid-workshop teaching pointshare Each outline is a maximum of one page, so they are qui
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PreK - K
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Funny, 2-Page Dialogue that Teaches the Rules of Writing Dialogue
“Ahhhh!” A scream pierced the air. It was my English teacher, reading an incorrectly punctuated line of dialogue for the 178th time in two days. Clearly she had reached her breaking point. She put her head on her desk and it appeared she was breathing more heavily than usual.“Should we do something?” whispered Ashley, from the seat next to me.“Well,” I answered, “you did one thing right. You remembered that when writing dialogue, a new speaker always means the start of a new paragraph. That’s ru
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Laughing in Language Arts Class (English Lessons that Incorporate Humor)
Autobiography Creative Writing Project
This is a 4-page handout that gives students directions for an autobiography writing assignment for a Creative Writing or Language Arts class. This projects includes the following mini-assignments:
Introductory Letter Assignment
Life Goals
Best Moment So Far
Most Embarrassing Moment So Far
Last Will and Testament
Obituary & Sample Obituary
Epitaph
This project encourages students to look forward, set goals for their lives and finally decide what they want to be remembered for in the futu
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9th - 12th
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College Entrance Essay: Personal Statement Examples/Reflective Writing
This download contains a pair of college entrance essays or personal statements, each effectively illustrating quality exposition, detailed experiences, and moments of reflection or the applicant's ambition. These are ideal for use as examples when teaching juniors or seniors how to craft an intriguing, compelling college essay. SEE FREE DOWNLOAD FOR ONE PAGE FROM THE FIRST ESSAY. Also check out my other materials for grammar and mechanics, literary units, and writing instruction. Please let me
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9th - 12th
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How to Write a Thesis Statement Handout
Teaching students to write an effective thesis statement is one of the most difficult challenges any English teacher will ever face. This step-by-step thesis handout guides students through what thesis statements should look like for a research paper. Examples of both effective and ineffective thesis statements are given.
Grades:
7th - 12th
Senior Project - Research, Paper, Multi-Media Presentation
Time to tackle research? Twenty-four pages of structure and a fist full of grades for you and your students should help a LOT! This document focuses on choosing and organizing a controversial topic, producing a formal paper, and turning the paper into a colorful, powerful Powerpoint Presentation. (Paper section absolutely can stand alone.) PERFECT for an end-of-the-year showcase for your students. Three types of papers are included: Process Analysis, Persuasion, or Controversial issue. FORMS fo
Grades:
10th - 12th
Reading/Writing Literacy Narratives Unit
Help your students learn to read and write literacy narratives. Students explore how they learned to read and write by examining the journeys of others.Fully Editable Word Format53-page file on reading and writing literacy narratives that includes:1. Daily lesson plans (95 minute block scheduling breakdown) for 13 days2. 4 Literacy Narratives to study--texts included ("Superman and Me" "Straw into Gold" "Learning to Read and Write" and "Malcolm X autobiography" excerpts)3. Quickwrites4. Sig
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8th - 12th
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Evidence Stems - Using Evidence in responses with an Animated Short
This worksheet is based on a COMPELLING animated short video titled Dreamgiver: https://vimeo.com/36833415. Your students will be MESMERIZED by this film!!This wordless video is a 6 minute story. A group of orphans sleep peacefully in an orphanage. Quietly the window opens and a mysterious creature with goggles and a notepad lands on the windowsill. This creature is the Dreamgiver. His job is to make dreams peaceful for sleeping children about a creature that provides dreams to children.The comp
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3rd - 7th
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writing film analysis unit for "Last of the Mohicans" film (40 pages)
This adventure, colonial war film, Last of the Mohicans, is my favorite class film for teaching and is rated as one of the best films ever made. If you want a role model unit to instill a love and appreciation for films, then this multi-faceted, user-friendly unit can be applied to any feature movie. In addition, for this particular film, it appeals to those who are outdoors enthusiasts, American history aficionados and historical film lovers. GUARANTEED EXCITEMENT AND WORTHWHILE LEARNING EXPERI
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
Informational Text Article: Bullying Takes Center Stage: Reading Passages
In this lesson, students will read an article about the causes and effects of bullying in school and throughout the process of growing up. Included in the less is a writing prompt and discussion questions that will help start a meaningful and necessary discussion on the topic of bullying.Check out all other informational articles below!Informational Article: Jesse Owens at the 1936 Berlin Olympics: Reading PassagesInformational Article: Should the Minimum Wage Be Raised? Reading PassagesInformat
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6th - 12th
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Fourth Grade Common Core Writing Standards - Lessons & Prompts
These teacher friendly lessons explain step by step how to teach the new Common Core Writing Standards for 4th grade. Included are prompts, rubrics, & graphic organizers - all as printables that will allow you to use separately or together in a Progressive Writing Journal. The new narrative, informative/explanatory, and opinion/persuasive pieces are covered. Make the transition a snap! Caren Carlisle Schmitz, Masters in Reading Instruction
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4th
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River Valley Civilizations Comparison Chart and Essays
Comprehensive graphic organizer comparing the four ancient river valley civilizations, including blank chart and three essay questions based on the chart.
Grades:
6th - 11th
Informational Writing Sample
Teaching informational writing? It is always helpful to share with the students a sample for what informational writing looks like. This is a sample of a 4 paragraph essay on Labrador Retrievers. This writing piece follows the format: introduction (hook & thesis), 2 body paragraphs (sub topics with facts and explanations), and a conclusion! *** Love this sample? In my store you can purchase the checklist to go with the format of this writing piece! ***
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3rd - 6th, Adult Education
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Expository Essay Unit w/ Prewriting, Outline, Peer Review Form, & Grading Rubric
This writing unit is focused on an expository essay prompt that involves students choosing a current fad/trend and explaining its impact and popularity (see the preview file for the writing prompt). This document first includes a two-page topic proposal and prewriting worksheet. This worksheet allows the teacher to approve the student's chosen topic and ensure that student has clear ideas in order to develop a full essay on the chosen topic. The document also includes a three-page outline (stude
Grades:
7th - 12th
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