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Middle school writing-essays rubrics for Easel Activities
POP BOTTLE Biography Project {Reading/Writing Informational Text} Who Was/Is
My Pop Bottle Biography Projects will truly FOSTER a LOVE of reading and writing informational text among your students while allowing them to be creative thinkers and learners. Your students will LOVE this project because they will have an opportunity to use their imaginations as they learn about an important person in history! This project will also get your students and their families working TOGETHER! How awesome is that?!?As teachers, we all know how important choice in the classroom truly
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2nd - 6th
Text Dependent Opinion Writing Text Based Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer Mars
Get your students ready for state writing tests with these differentiated paired passages, mentor texts, and writing prompts that are perfect for opinion, persuasive, or argumentative essays. Both articles have been updated for 2024. One article is a first-person reflection on space flight by an author who grew up in Florida during the Space Shuttle era. The second article is informational, explaining what NASA is doing to get ready for a Mars mission. During close reading, your students pick
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5th - 7th
Also included in: Opinion or Persuasive Writing Bundle, Text Dependent Writing, Easel
Personal Narrative Writing Unit | Brainstorm Graphic Organizer Checklist Rubric
Personal Narrative Unit | Brainstorming, Graphic Organizers, Templates, Checklist, Rubric with PowerPoint & Google Slides for Narrative Writing Unit BundleTeaching the Personal Narrative Unit is easy, fun, engaging, and NO PREP with this Personal Narrative Complete Unit Bundle for your middle school classroom. Start with the narrative writing steps in the PowerPoint or Google Slides. Students will learn how to brainstorm personal narrative writing with guided graphic organizers and templates
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7th - 10th
Student Choice Biography Research Project — Secondary ELA — CCSS Rubric
Do you want to teach your students the format of a short biography? This no-prep biography research project guides students through the research and reporting on a significant figure of their choice! It will shepherd student learning from the selection and planning process to the creation of a polished essay using thoughtfully scaffolded and tested activities. Designed as a weeks-long research unit, this product includes (See PREVIEW):The Basics of MLA Style PowerPoint presentation to assist wit
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6th - 10th
End-of-the-Year Reflection Essay — Time Capsule, Writing, CCSS Rubric
Conclude the school year by giving students the opportunity to reflect on their experience in your class. Designed to work in any classroom grades 5-12, these scaffolded activities allow your students to remember and reflect on what they have learned while also providing them a final opportunity to hone their expository essay writing skills. Ideal for a final-week assignment or a multiple-day final exam, your purchase includes (See PREVIEW):A reflection essay assignment sheet with essay rational
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5th - 12th
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Expository Essay Rubric also for Explanatory & Informative Writing w/ Google
Use this common core aligned essay rubric to guide students through the objective writing standards for expository, explanatory and informative writing. This resource includes two different rubrics. The first is traditional with five categories: Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion, Ideas/Content, and Conventions/Word Choice. The second rubric is designed for expedited grading with boxes to check for areas of growth. When I used the expedited rubric in my own classroom, I averaged 3-5 minut
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8th - 11th
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Text Based Essay Informational Writing on Bees Differentiated Paired Passages
Do you need state writing test prep? Your students will do a close reading of two articles on bees and beekeeping with an expository writing prompt. Both texts come in two reading levels, allowing you to differentiate instruction. Then, your kids will fill out graphic organizers for either five paragraph, four paragraph, or one paragraph essays. A teacher's guide gives you instruction tips and an editable rubric makes grading easier. You can print them all or assign them digitally through TPT
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5th - 6th
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5-ESS3-1
Also included in: Expository Text-Dependent Essay Bundle, Lions, Bees, and Africa, Easel
Persuasive Writing Rubric for Essays or Letters, High School Essay Writing
Use this common core aligned persuasive writing rubric (scoring guide) to guide students through the objective writing standards for persuasive writing! This rubric has seven categories: Introduction/Appeal & Position Statement, Body Paragraphs & Supporting Detail, Conclusion/Call to Action, Persuasive Devices, Conventions, Citations & Works Cited Page, and Sending the Letter. Includes a version in Google Drive. WAIT!!! This is included in my Persuasive Writing Unit with 2.5 weeks of
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8th - 11th
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Coronavirus vs Spanish Flu Compare Contrast Essay Writing Test Prep Text Based
Get your students ready for state writing tests with these two paired passages and an expository writing prompt that will take your students back to 1918 so they can compare and contrast the Spanish Flu with their own experiences with COVID-19. Assign this resource digitally through Easel for TpT or print out the PDF for in-person learning. Either way, students will perform a close reading of both expository articles -- one for each pandemic -- fill out a Venn diagram, organize their writing wi
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Compare and Contrast Essay Bundle, Text Dependent Writing
Science Fiction Writing Workshop – Secondary ELA – Genre Unit w/ CCSS Rubrics
Are you preparing to teach the elements of science fiction writing? This no-prep Science Fiction Writing Workshop is a comprehensive creative writing unit that will guide you and your students step-by-step through key science fiction concepts and the narrative writing process, facilitating the analysis, development, and creation of creative narratives in the genre of science fiction.This 25-page and 17-slide unit includes the following activities and assignments (See PREVIEW):A "Science Fiction
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7th - 12th
Writing Paper with different SIZE picture boxes
Need Writing paper? You have found it! PLUS added Rubrics... there is over 90 page options. I included templates with primary lines as well as regular lines for older students. Please look through the preview to get an in-depth look at this resource.Tips:I like to copy the templates back-to-back so that proficient writers can continue their writing on the back. For those of you that may want to have the rubric hidden on the back, I included pages that have optional back rubrics as well.Small Pic
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K - 6th
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5th | 6th | 7th Grade Essay Writing Rubric | Explanatory & Argumentative | CCSS
Looking for an "All Inclusive" standards-based essay rubric to use for assessing student writing? One that you can edit to meet your needs? This rubric is promised to become a staple in your classroom. In fact- it may be the last essay rubric you will ever need! Our rubric can be used to evaluate Informative, Persuasive, or Argumentative Essays. Written in student friendly language, this rubric can be used for teacher, peer, or self assessmentAppropriate for Upper Elementary School/ Middle Scho
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5th - 7th
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Lion vs. House Cat Text-Dependent Essay, Compare and Contrast, Expository, Easel
These paired passages about lions their house cat cousins with an expository writing prompt will get your students comparing and contrasting felines. You can assign it digitally using Easel for TpT or print out the PDF for in-person learning. During close reading, your students will highlight details, fill in a Venn Diagram, and complete graphic organizers -- either digitally on a device or in person with pen and paper.This resource includes:A no-prep, editable digital version for use with Easel
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Expository Text-Dependent Essay Bundle, Lions, Bees, and Africa, Easel
Argumentative Writing Essay Rubric and Peer Review FREE
FREE Argumentative essay writing rubric with feedback descriptors and peer review sheet. Blaze through grading your students' essays and give quality feedback simply by circling the descriptors that apply to your students' work. Descriptors cover the most common mistakes students make, and are easy for students to understand so that can use them to make improvements on their writing. This kit also includes a rubric without descriptors and a peer review sheet.RUBRIC/CHECKLIST INCLUDES:❤ Hook❤ Ba
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6th - 9th
Personal Hero Essay Project — Middle School ELA — Planning, Writing, CCSS Rubric
This 1-2 week personal hero essay project is an ideal opportunity to allow your students to learn about and share a personal hero while practicing their formal essay writing skills. Designed to work in any classroom grades 5-12, these scaffolded activities will guide your students through researching, interviewing, outlining, writing, and presenting about a meaningful person in their life. Ideal for a short, in-between larger units project, your purchase includes (See PREVIEW):A personal hero es
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5th - 8th
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Narrative Writing Rubric Editable and Common Core Personal Narrative High School
Use this common core aligned narrative writing rubric to guide students through the objective writing standards for narrative essay writing. This rubric has five categories: Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion, Ideas/Content & Word Choice, Conventions/Word Choice. Descriptions are detailed and specific with terminology directly from the Common Core standards – excellent for using as a teaching tool with your students! This editable resource also includes a revision checklist and a whol
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8th - 11th
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Six Word Autobiography – A Short Memoir Assignment w/ CCSS Rubric
Teach your students about the importance of being succinct with this (very) short memoir assignment. Ideal for a “getting to know you” activity or a 1-2 day sub plan, your students will get to engage their creativity and artistry while simultaneously learning about key elements of autobiography writing and self-reflection.Included in your purchase:An assignment introduction sheet that includes project inspiration, assignment explanation, planning recommendations, writing reminders, links to help
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7th - 12th
The American Civil War Research Paper Project — US History ELA — CCSS Rubric
Explore the renowned figures of the American Civil War with this comprehensive research guide. Challenge your students to delve into the lives and contributions of influential individuals who played pivotal roles during this historic conflict. This research guide provides a scaffolded approach, guiding students from initial planning to the creation of a polished essay.Empower your students to engage in in-depth research and expository writing as they investigate the profound impact of significan
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6th - 10th
Short Fantasy Story w/ Analysis Activities – Secondary ELA – CCSS Rubric
Looking for the perfect no-prep short fantasy genre mini-lesson? This complete fantasy story lesson with analysis activities is perfect for a 1-2 day reading activity or as an introduction to a broader fantasy writing unit on story-genre and creative writing. Richard Post’s “The Lost Room” will appropriately introduce the elements of allegory, theme, and character development to your students, and the included analysis questions and response essay assignment are designed to build strong analysis
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7th - 10th
Step-by-Step MLA Research Paper Writing Organizer
Writing a research paper for the first time--or even the hundredth time!-- can be intimidating. This writing organizer aims to make the research paper writing process as simple as possible by guiding students through their research based on essential questions, organize their sources, and analyze their research in order to draw their own conclusions.This comprehensive writing organizer includesA cover page to write down research questions and sourcesNote-taking page with source indicatorsParagra
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3rd - 8th
Veterans' Day Themed Essay Writing, w Rubrics & Printables
The Veterans' Day Essay Writing bundle includes 6 different prompts. There are two prompts each for expository, persuasive and narrative essay writing. In addition to the prompts, there are instructions on using it as a demand or timed writing prompt (great for use with a Substitute teacher) as well as a planned essay writing assignment using the writing process. Rubrics included. This activity includes infinitely re-usable resources for both demand/ timed writing as well as the writing pro
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Also included in: A Year of Themed Essay Writing, Super Bundle w Rubrics & Printables
Theme Essay Workshop For Any Literary Work – ELA – Analysis, CCSS Rubric
Theme essays are one of the core types of literary analysis, as well as one of the most difficult to master. This workshop guides students from the development of a theme statement for any literary work to the completion of a polished 5-paragraph literary analysis theme essay.Included in your purchase (SEE PREVIEW):A PowerPoint presentation that takes students through the steps of creating their own theme thesis statementAn “Identifying Theme in a Literary Work” activity that includes a definiti
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7th - 12th, Staff
Is Cheerleading a Sport or Not? Text Dependent Opinion Writing, Easel
These paired passages and writing prompt are perfect for opinion, persuasive, or argumentative essays. Get your students prepared for state writing tests as they debate about whether or not cheerleading qualifies as a sport. You can assign this resource either through Google Classroom using the digital overlays in Easel for TpT, or you can print out the PDFs. This resource is also available as part of my Text-Dependent Essay Bundle.This resource includes:A no-prep, editable digital option that a
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5th - 7th
Leaders of Ancient Rome Research Paper Project — History ELA — CCSS Rubric
Introduce your students to the captivating world of ancient Rome with this comprehensive research guide. Students will have the opportunity to explore the significant figures and historical context of ancient Rome, gaining a deeper understanding of this influential civilization. The research guide is thoughtfully designed to shepherd students through the research process, from initial planning to the creation of a polished essay, using L-EA’s scaffolded activities.By studying the ancient Romans,
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7th - 10th
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