Expository, Literary, and Research Writing for Middle School

From writing thesis statements to citing sources, this bundle includes essay writing tips, color-coded mentor paragraphs, and essay outlines with clear instructions. These resources guide your students through the writing process of Literary Essays, Research Papers, and 5-Paragraph Essays—all bundled together to save you money!

✅ Also includes rubrics and tips for managing the paper load so you can have a life!

✅ Includes a thorough, engaging Powerpoint™ slideshow on MLA 9th Edition. Students learn the basics of MLA format and how to correctly cite sources in essays and multi-media projects.

✅ This bundle also includes Tips for Timed Writing to help students succeed on Standardized Writing Tests such as the WrAP.

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Please note: Three of the files in this product are PDFs. If you need tools for Distance or Hybrid Learning, you might be interested in the following Google Slideshow™ products:

✅ Expository Writing Graphic Organizers | 5-Paragraph Essay | Distance Learning

✅ Expository Writing Interactive Slideshow | Distance Learning

✅ Expository Writing Unit for Distance Learning | Slideshow, Graphic Organizers

✅ Literary Essay Interactive Slideshow & Digital Graphic Organizers

✅ MLA 9th Edition & Avoiding Plagiarism Interactive Slideshow | Distance Learning

✅ Research Paper Graphic Organizers & Digital Note Cards for Distance Learning

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Resources in this PDF product include the following handouts:

1. Writing a Strong Thesis Statement
2. How to Write a Topic Sentence
3. How to Give Evidence
4. How to Elaborate (Elaboration Practice Activity)
5. How to Format a Paper and Cite Sources Using MLA 9th Edition
6. Writing the Introduction
7. Writing the Body Paragraphs
8. Writing the Conclusion
9. Avoiding Plagiarism Handout
10. Introducing Quotes Handout
11. Revision Strategies to help students work through common trouble spots
12. Handouts on the Basics of Expository Writing
13. A Variety of Graphic Organizers and Outlines
14. Color-coded Mentor Paragraphs Using Third Person and Present Tense
15. Elaboration Practice
16. Writing Prompts
17. Timed-Writing Strategies Handout for Success on Standardized Writing Tests
18. Rubrics
19. and more!

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You might also be interested in the following PDF products:

• How to Write a Well-Developed Paragraph
• "The Tell-Tale Heart" Unit with Writing Activities

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Linda Ricci

M.A. Education

M.A. Journalism

B.A. English

Twelve years experience teaching and tutoring writing in grades 7-12

Ten years professional writing experience

Taught writing to 7th and 8th graders in a differentiated classroom. Tutor students in grades 7-12.