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6th grade writing-expository classroom forms
Feedback Comments for Student Writing
BEST SELLER!! Does it seem like you give students the same generic compliments on their writing over and over? Do you struggle to find kind, supportive ways to suggest improvements? Have you given up on detailed feedback because it's just too time-consuming to provide?This document contains hundreds of comment suggestions to help you give meaningful feedback to students on their writing assignments. You can use these comments to help guide your conversations during writing workshop and writing c
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
6th Grade Informative and Expository Writing | Unit 5 | 7 Weeks of Lesson Plans
Dear 6th grade teacher friends,Whew! This unit is JAM PACKED with everything you will need to teach Informative Writing. This SEVEN week unit has all the right tools to make teaching informative writing a cinch and has even more Powerpoints and Lesson Plans than its’ 5th Grade Counterpart!Included in this unit:• Detailed Daily Lesson Plans for Unit 5 {35 days worth of lessons!}• Interactive Notebook Pages• Writer’s Workshop Year at a Glance• Rubrics for Grading Student Work• How To PowerPoints t
Grades:
6th
Also included in: 6th Grade Writing Unit Bundle + Curriculum | An Entire Year of Writing
Compare & Contrast 3 Paragraph Essay Frame (Learning Initial Format)
This frame was developed, to help students learn a basic compare/ contrast 3 paragraph essay format.
After the initial teacher modeling (which is strongly suggested), the frame will allow most students to successfully write about the similarities and differences between two reading passages. Students fill in the requested information and select the appropriate words from the word boxes, to write and create complete sentences.
The frame can be used with multiple reading genres. Once stude
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Peer Editing Checklist - Expository or Persuasive
This peer editing rubric can be used when writing text structures including expository and persuasive. It covers capitalization for proper nouns and sentence beginnings. As well, it focuses on commas in compound sentences, apostrophes, and end punctuation.
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3rd - 6th
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On-Demand Testing Writing Rubrics: Inform & Explain, Narrative, Opinion Writing
Teaching writing to 90 5th graders, my teaching cohorts and I were desperate for a more equitable and faster way to assess student writing. Students wrote at least one On-Demand piece a week and the grading was killing us. These rubrics were developed to facilitate the feedback process, as well as allow students to see exactly where their piece needed tweaking and where their writing was spot-on. Included in this resource…*3 rubrics - inform/explain, opinion, narrative*2 variations of each rubri
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4th - 6th
My Guide to Writing a Paragraph
This is a simple color coded guide for third and fourth graders to use when writing a paragraph. It begins with a topic sentence, then a reason or detail sentence, and finally a sentence that explains the reason or detail.
There are also reminders of transition words and words that would be good to use at a closing.
This format can be used for various assignments (fact/opinion, compare/contract, cause effect) and once students have mastered the format, the length of the writing assignments c
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Writing Conference Worksheets - Middle and High School
This resource includes 60 writing conference worksheets that will organize the process of conferencing with your students and create an easy routine that will allow students to reflect on their learning, plan for improvement, and show their growth. These conference sheets also provide invaluable data for student grades in the form of conversations about their learning.For a list of all of the writing genres included, please check out the preview :) Each of the worksheets includes: Success criter
Grades:
6th - 12th
DOLLAR DEAL! Graphic Organizers Process & Procedure Writing w/ transition words
These simple graphic organizers can help students organize writing in both process writing pieces and with science procedural writing. Excellent for teaching "How To" pieces as well as “Procedures” in scientific investigations. Updated to include a variety of formats: single page, multiple pages for booklets or enlarged sheets (ESL, younger students, shared writing, etc.) This plan allows for students to begin with a transition word, list the specific step, and list the materials used during t
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2nd - 6th
The Writing Process Posters - with description!
Keep track of students writing progress using these pencil themed writing process posters. Each poster includes a short description of each step of the process.
Print, laminate and use velcro or clothespins with student names or numbers that can be easily moved depending on the students progress.
Process steps included are:
Prewriting
Drafting
Editing
Revising
Conferring
Publishing
Enjoy! Feedback is always appreciated!
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Grades:
K - 6th
Informative Explanatory Writing Rubric Grades 6-12
Common Core Informative Explanatory Writing Rubric Grades 6-12This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Detailed rubric for informative and explanatory writing, aligned to the Common Core State Standards for writing (W.2 strand) with a second rubric incorporating the technology criteria.Also includes half-page easy score card for quick grading.If you are looking for an EDITABLE option, you can find it here:INFORMATIVE/EXPLANATORY (EXPOSITORY) WRITING RUBRICS
Grades:
6th - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
8 Restaurant-Themed Writing Choice Menus -- For Writer's Notebooks & Journals
In my classroom, these food-themed, writing-choice menus are handed out once a month, so students can slowly make a "meal." Students at home could tackle these menus as a one-per-week writing challenge. They're editable, so you can adjust the wording or assignment ideas. Over three summers we created three unique products that have helped us build the best writer's notebook routine we've ever had in our classrooms. These 8 menus are one of those products, and they can be bought separately from
Grades:
5th - 9th
Journalism Newspaper Yearbook Assignment Specs Handout
Journalism: Newspaper and/or Yearbook Assignment Specifications Handout for Students
Makes your job as advisor easier AND puts the responsibility on the student:
This is an assignment sheet I used for both yearbook and newspaper staff members. When an editor or staff member had an assignment for another student, they used this sheet to give the specifics of the assignment (for writers, photographers, and design/layout).
For example, if a student editor assigned a news story, he/she would f
Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Free Brainstorming Writing Ideas Template EDITABLE
Need an easy way to organize writing ideas in your classroom? Make this template the first thing your students add to their writing folders! Perfect for Back to School and Writing Workshop! Generate Ideas for Fiction, Persuasive, Informative/Research and Personal Narrative Writing! Students can use this as a reference tool when they don't know what to write about! This HELFPUL FREEBIE Includes:- Writing Ideas Template PDF- Writing Ideas Template in Powerpoint (with text boxes already inserted fo
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Also included in: Back to School Writing Workshop Starter Pack
Essay Writing Feedback Forms--For Teacher and Peer Evaluations
Embark on a journey to elevate your students' essay writing skills with the "Essay Writing Feedback Forms—for Teacher and Peer Evaluations." This comprehensive resource is your key to providing insightful feedback that nurtures growth and fosters excellence in essay composition.What makes these feedback forms a game-changer?Teacher and Peer Perspectives: With dedicated sections for both teacher and peer evaluations, these forms cater to a holistic feedback approach. Uncover a 360-degree view of
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6th - 9th
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Do / What Writing Chart Organizer
I love using "Do/What" charts in my classroom when introducing a new writing prompt to my students. It is a great way to help students identify and understand the different vocabulary used in various writing prompts. Do/What charts can easily be implemented in any classroom at any grade level. This product includes a PDF printable as well as access to an editable PowerPoint presentation.
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PreK - 12th
The ULTIMATE Writing Workshop Survival Kit
This 38-page Writing Workshop Survival Kit includes everything you need to set up and run Writing Workshop in your classroom! This kit includes posters, printables for students' folders, teacher forms and more! Included are:
*Writing Process Poster
*Writing Conference Questions
*Writing Conference Planning Guide
*3 Different Writing Conference Forms
*Narrative Writing Rubric
*Sequencing Graphic Organizer
*Main Idea/Details Graphic Organizer
*Beginning/Middle/End Graphic Organizer
*Watermelon/S
Grades:
2nd - 6th
6th Grade Argument/Claims Writing Rubric - Common Core Standards
This file includes a detailed 4-point rubric that assesses three Core Standards:
W.6.1. (Write and support an argument or claim)
W.6.5. (Develop and strengthen writing)
W.6.9. (Draw evidence from literary or informational texts)
It also includes a goal setting component, for teachers to set with students before writing instruction. There is a space for teacher comments, for you to do while you assess or score the piece, as well as two prompts for students to fill out and reflect on their perfor
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6th
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Informative / Explanatory Writing Rubrics - Common Core Standards
This collection includes the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade version of a detailed 4-point rubric that assesses three Common Core Standards:
W.6/7/8.2 (Write informative/explanatory texts)
W.6/7/8.5 (Develop and strengthen writing)
W.6/7/8.9 (Draw evidence from literary or informational texts)
The rubrics also include a goal setting component, for teachers to set with students before writing instruction. There is a space for teacher comments, for you to do while you assess or score the piece, as well
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Editable Writing Portfolio Criteria Cover Sheets CCSS
Editable Common Core Writing Portfolio Criteria Cover Sheets
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Keep track of required student writing samples throughout the year or have students use the portfolio criteria cover page to keep track of their own writing samples. Criteria sheets are completely editable and can be shared in Google Classroom, Edmodo, or other similar sites.
*NOTE: If your state has adopted the PARCC assessments, I have writing portfol
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Book Review Rubric
This rubric is used when a student completes a novel and then is expected to write a three paragraph book review.
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3rd - 8th
Writing Intervention
I have developed a 13-step writing intervention program. I use these steps to improve my students' writing and I have found that it really makes a big difference. Some of the steps are from "Prevention and Intervention of Writing Difficulties for Students with Learning Disabilities," a research article by Steve Graham, Karen R. Harris, and Lynn Larsen. Some of the steps are originals, which I felt were important enough to include. Students are motivated throughout the process because the interve
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Grades:
1st - 12th
ACT Aspire Analytical Expository Resources (Rubric and Student Checklists)
This product file includes:
- Student Revise and Edit Checklist using student friendly language adapted directly from ACT Aspire rubric
- Peer Revise and Edit Checklist using student friendly language adapted directly from ACT Aspire rubric
- Teacher Grading Rubric using student friendly language adapted directly from ACT Aspire rubric
- 1/2 sheet of Teacher Grading Rubric
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3rd - 7th
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Social Studies Fair Rubric
This is a rubric for the 3-5 grade students in our school who compete in the social studies fair. The project is worth 100 points and includes both social studies content and English/Language Arts criteria standards.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
6th Grade Argumentative Writing Checklist (standards-aligned) - PDF and digital!
Argumentative writing / persuasive writing checklist to help sixth graders through the opinion writing process.Includes:-A PDF version to print and copy-A digital version that can be directly assigned on Google Classroom and completed on a device to support distance learningSupports self-monitoring and self-reflection.Includes student-friendly word bank of linking words.Aligned to sixth grade writing standards.
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Grades:
6th
Also included in: 6th Grade Writing Checklists FULL YEAR BUNDLE! - PDF or digital
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