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Middle school writing-essays activities on sale
Writing Strong vs Weak Topic Sentences Interactive Activity Google Slides Lesson
A self-paced, self-checking mini lesson with intervention that includes 64 interactive Google Slides™ that help students identify and learn the difference between a strong or weak topic sentence. The lesson first explains what a strong topic sentence is and what it isn't. Then, through a series of ten examples, student practice recognizing a strong versus a weak topic sentence along with justifying why it is one or the other.⬆️ Try out the lesson's clickable interactivity at the end of the previ
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Topic Sentences BUNDLE | Digital Lesson, Practice, & Assessment
I am Thankful ~ Personal Narrative
I am Thankful is a fun and engaging writing activity. This would be a great writing activity to do for the Thanksgiving holiday or when you are studying the Pilgrims. The graphic organizers are scaffolded for all levels of writers, and the final draft templates are display-ready to show off the students' writing. There is also a rubric for grading the writing of students in 3rd-5th grade.Resource includes:-Brainstorm Graphic Organizer-Draw and write sentences-Organize your ideas into sentences-L
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1st - 6th
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NEW! Music Review Writing Assignment
Explore a new music career with this great writing activity for your music students!Music reviews provide the public with a professional opinion of musical performances and performers. These reviews are very important to the careers of professional musicians.A rubric for writing is also included for your student.Get credit for future purchases:Please go to your "My Purchases" page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a "Provide Feedback" button. Simply click it and you will b
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: General Music Teaching and Learning Resources Super Bundle!
Patriot Day: Remembering September 11, 2001 Webquest and Writing Activity
*FULLY UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2023*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate six different online accounts related to Patriot Day and how the United States continues to remember the heroes of September 11, 2001, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the topic. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, literature, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the au
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4th - 8th
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Expository Writing JUMBO PowerPoint, Google Slides
40 plus slides of interactive content on expository writing! The first half of the PowerPoint features content from my smaller expository writing PowerPoint; it covers the basics of expository writing, and focuses on getting kids to think about a writer's purpose, audience, content and organization. The second half of the PowerPoint focuses on helping students create their own expository newspaper articles. Techniques such as using a lead, inverted pyramid, and use of direction quotations are
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7th - 10th
Information Report Writing Prompts | Australian Animals | Informational Text
Writing your next INFORMATION REPORT will be a breeze with these 12 INFORMATIONAL TEXT WRITING PROMPTS packed with informative facts, data, and information to assist their AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS essay planning and writing.Each prompt comes packed with essential information and a photo to help get your students up and writing in no time with no fuss.Furthermore, on the reverse side of the prompt, students will find a rundown of the STRUCTURE and FEATURES of writing an INFORMATION REPORT and digital l
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: ANIMAL WRITING PROMPTS BUNDLE | INFORMATION REPORTS & INFORMATIVE TEXT
Conflict Resolution PowerPoint, Google Slides for the avid learner
50 slides! Updated, expanded, revised! A unit in itself! Having self-awareness about how we handle conflict is a valuable skill for any person to attain. In this PowerPoint, different conflict-resolution strategies are explored. Students will take notes, take a survey, and ultimately reflect on the results. The PowerPoint is visually engaging and will be interesting for all viewers. This is a fun activity that students will enjoy participating in. Google slides link provided.PowerPoint Gu
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7th - 12th
Also included in: The Entire Year for avid learners: College Readiness
Hispanic Heritage Month Bottle Biography Project
This is a ready to use document for a research biography project for Hispanic Heritage Month. Students research an influential Hispanic figure of their choice, write a report, and create a model figure of their chosen person using a recycled soda or water bottle. They "dress" up their bottle to look like their famous American. This project can be done as a literacy center in class, or sent home.
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4th - 8th
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ANIMAL WRITING PROMPTS BUNDLE | INFORMATION REPORTS & INFORMATIVE TEXT
Here is our collection of Animal Writing Prompts, which is perfect for helping students to write amazing information reports and informative texts. Each pack includes 12 x Animals and tools for writing and assessing Information reports.Digital and Print - No Prep Required.Animals IncludedAfrican AnimalsAustralian AnimalsNorth American AnimalsSouth American AnimalsSea Creatures & FishRead the individual product descriptions for full details on each animal.⭐This product is part of a sequence
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3rd - 6th
Thesis Statements ELA Mystery Reveal Picture Pixel Art Practice Puzzle
Mystery reveal pixel art utilizing Google Sheets™ is the latest education craze! This activity is a quick check and should take students about 5-10 minutes to complete. Use as a warm-up or an exit ticket. It is self-checking and highly motivating. Students are eager to discover the hidden picture and the reveal allows them to check their progress along the way.Students can change their answers as many times as they want until they select the right one; therefore, it's really important that you s
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7th - 12th
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The Lincoln Assassination: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
*FULLY UPDATED 4/30/23*CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EStudents will navigate six different online accounts related to the the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and analyze the similarities and differences between each account of the topic. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, journals, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information
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5th - 8th
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Murder Mystery Detective Game Escape Room 1: Thesis Statement & Writing Activity
Dallas Dixon, Detective escape room-style game lets students use critical thinking and practice writing: gather proof (logos) from witnesses and evidence. Write their thesis, Exhibits A through C, and closing arguments as a lawyer. Transform your room into a crime scene for a detective to solve! Includes:Easy-Print Student Activity Writing BookletTeacher Instructions and Answer packetPrintable Activity Sheets to hang around the classroom (a digital free activity!), or...Use the PPT or PDF to pro
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7th - 10th
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Persuasive Writing Bundle | Opinion | Debating | Advertising & Influence
Teach your students to write persuasive arguments, win debates, and sell ideas and products successfully with this bundle of best-selling resources at a heavily discounted rate.
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5th - 8th
Information Report Writing Prompts | Sea Creatures | Ocean Animals | Fish
Writing your next INFORMATION REPORT will be a breeze with these 12 Informational Text Writing Prompts packed with informative facts, data, and information to assist their SEA CREATURES and OCEAN ANIMALS essay planning and writing.Each prompt comes packed with essential information and a photo to help get your students up and writing in no time with no fuss.Furthermore, on the reverse side of the prompt, students will find a rundown of the STRUCTURE and FEATURES of writing an INFORMATION REPORT
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: ANIMAL WRITING PROMPTS BUNDLE | INFORMATION REPORTS & INFORMATIVE TEXT
Information Report Writing Prompts | Animals of Antarctica | Informational Text
Writing your next INFORMATION REPORT will be a breeze with these 12 INFORMATIONAL TEXT WRITING PROMPTS packed with informative facts, data, and information to assist their ANIMALS OF ANTARCTICA essay planning and writing.Each prompt comes packed with essential information and a photo to help get your students up and writing in no time with no fuss.Furthermore, on the reverse side of the prompt, students will find a rundown of the STRUCTURE and FEATURES of writing an INFORMATION REPORT and digita
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2nd - 6th
DBQ Writing *Great Intro How to Write a DBQ with Outside INFO*
*Current Event charts/articles/people for September 1 2013*
Lesson plan with PPT's about how to write and develop a DBQ and also includes a important activity that really helps all kids especially weaker writers how to come up with and develop their own Outside Information.
The hardest thing for kids to do with a DBQ is to develop into a detailed specific essay with their own information. By practicing this activity, it specifically shows them how to incorporate their own information and write
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4th - 11th
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Animal Writing Prompts Bundle | Information Reports & Informative Text, Volume
Here is our second collection of Animal Writing Prompts, perfect for helping students write amazing information reports and informative texts. Each pack includes 12 x Animals and tools for writing and assessing Information reports.Digital and Print - No Prep Required.Animals IncludedAsian AnimalsAntarctic AnimalsDomestic Pets AnimalsFarm AnimalsInsects, Bugs & MinibeastsRead the individual product descriptions for full details on each animal.⭐This product is part of a sequence of resources.
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3rd - 6th
Information Report Writing Prompts | Insects Bugs Minibeasts, Informational Text
Writing your next INFORMATION REPORT will be a breeze with these 12 INFORMATIONAL TEXT WRITING PROMPTS packed with informative facts, data, and information to assist their INSECTS, BUGS & MINIBEASTS essay planning and writing.Each prompt comes packed with essential information and a photo to help get your students up and writing in no time with no fuss.Furthermore, on the reverse side of the prompt, students will find a rundown of the STRUCTURE and FEATURES of writing an INFORMATION REPORT a
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2nd - 6th
Argumentative Essay Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Explore the realm of argumentative essays with our Reading Comprehension Worksheet, offering a comprehensive overview of this persuasive writing genre. This resource provides insight and understanding into the key components of crafting compelling arguments. Ideal for educators seeking to enrich their students' comprehension of the argumentative essay format. Download now for an interactive and informative addition to your classroom resources.⭐ Similar Products --> Click HERE⭐ Follow Me -->
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5th - 12th
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Writer's Mixtape with Narration, Description, More: PowerPoint, Google Slides
Over 30 slides to engage students for in class instruction or distant learning. Updated and reduced price! This fun, interactive PowerPoint uses a music analogy to help students understand the value of mixing different modes of communication such as exposition, narration, description and persuasion. Included in the PPT are fun slides to engage your students, notes, class work, and a homework assignment. I had a lot of fun creating this PPT, and I hope you have fun with it too! Googles slides
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7th - 10th
Opinion Writing Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Dive into the art of expressing perspectives with our Opinion Writing Teaching Resource. This resource offers an insightful overview of opinion writing, guiding students through the essential elements of constructing compelling viewpoints. Download now for an engaging addition to your teaching toolkit, fostering effective communication and critical thinking skills in the classroom.⭐ Similar Products --> Click HERE⭐ Follow Me --> Click HERE⭐ TPT Credit --> Don't forget to leave your feed
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5th - 12th
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Compare and Contrast Tall Tales Bundle
This bundle includes all of my tall tales items:
Compare and Contrast Tall Tales Power Point Activity
This power point presentation is used to introduce a cooperative learning activity involving the study and analysis of tall tales and their story elements. Students will study tall tales in small groups and make presentation posters discussing the story elements of their tall tale to present to the class. As a culminating activity, students will then write an essay comparing and contrasting the
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3rd - 9th
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Information Report Writing Prompts | Domestic Pets | Informational Text
Writing your next INFORMATION REPORT will be a breeze with these 12 INFORMATIONAL TEXT WRITING PROMPTS packed with informative facts, data, and information to assist their DOMESTIC PETS essay planning and writing.Each prompt comes packed with essential information and a photo to help get your students up and writing in no time with no fuss.Furthermore, on the reverse side of the prompt, students will find a rundown of the STRUCTURE and FEATURES of writing an INFORMATION REPORT and digital links
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2nd - 6th
Information Report Writing Prompts | African Animals | Informational Text
Writing your next INFORMATION REPORT will be a breeze with these 12 INFORMATIONAL TEXT WRITING PROMPTS packed with informative facts, data, and information to assist their AFRICAN ANIMAL essay planning and writing.Each prompt comes packed with essential information and a photo to help get your students up and writing in no time with no fuss.Furthermore, on the reverse side of the prompt, students will find a rundown of the STRUCTURE and FEATURES of writing an INFORMATION REPORT and digital links
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2nd - 6th
Also included in: ANIMAL WRITING PROMPTS BUNDLE | INFORMATION REPORTS & INFORMATIVE TEXT
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