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Middle school writing-expository scaffolded notes
Newspaper Articles Unit for Alberta PAT Prep
This print and go unit has everything you need to get your Grade Six students ready for the newspaper article writing portion of the Alberta Provincial Achievement Test. The activities move through a comprehensive article outline that students can apply to any topic. Students are introduced to the outline paragraph by paragraph with notes, examples, and scaffolded practice. At the end of the unit students will be ready to apply their learning to writing a complete article that hooks the reader’s
Grades:
6th
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Informational Essay Writing and Thesis Statement Workshops w graphic organizers
5 paragraph informative essay writing and thesis statement centered workshops ELIMINATE all of the hard work of planning and prepping! Students will learn practical writing techniques with intense scaffolding and learn to craft a perfect thesis statement every time!These workshops are NOT formulaic. Rather, they teach students to expand their thinking! For the complete essay builder, each element of every paragraph is broken into manageable steps and scaffolded with mentor samples, 2nd person in
Grades:
6th - 9th
BLACKFISH - Print and Go Worksheets for Analysis of the SeaWorld Documentary
This two-page worksheet is a comprehensive way to ensure that students are watching the Blackfish documentary with purpose. The documentary explores SeaWorld's treatment of killer whales and interviews past and present employees and orca trainers.
This information can then be used for informative or persuasive writing outcomes - I like to create a trial scene where Tilikum is given a voice.
Entirely print and go - no preparation needed!
These worksheets are also available as part of my DOCUME
Grades:
6th - 12th
Writing Graphic Organizer *BUNDLE* Informative and Argumentative
My best selling writing graphic organizers are now in a bundle! There is one for Informative/Expository and another for Argumentative/Persuasive. They are intended for a 4-5 paragraph paper. These are amazing resources for you students ranging from 3rd to 9th grade! They are great for helping to prepare your students for standardized writing tests. It helps to organize their thoughts and information found in their grade level text.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
How to Write a Paragraph: A Step by Step Guide to Paragraph Writing
Writing paragraphs has never been easier with this step by step color coding method! I use this to teach my students AND my own children paragraph writing and it has improved their writing tremendously!This strategy for writing paragraphs has transformed the way my students write their paragraphs, and in turn - their essays! The lesson teaches students how to use three different colors to add specific details to their body paragraphs. It is a step by step guide that does not overwhelm students.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Central Idea Main Idea Central Message Theme PRINTABLE BUNDLE
Everything you need to teach your Middle School students to determine Central Idea and Theme is in this easy-to-use and interactive Printable Bundle!Objective: Middle School students will learn how to determine a theme and/or central idea in 4 steps and then have an opportunity to practice with new text, take a quiz and then participate in remediation or enrichment before taking a final assessment.In this resource, you'll receive ALL of these materials:✅ A link to a video to use as an introduct
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Identify The Thesis Statement Worksheet
Each question is an introductory paragraph of an essay. Students are instructed to underline the thesis statement and predict the prompt. I use this as practice in identifying a thesis statement before I have students write their own. It really helps to see student examples of thesis statements first. Three questions are easier, with typical three reason thesis statements at the end of the paragraph. Three questions are a bit trickier because the reasons are in separate sentences from the actual
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Thesis Statement Worksheet Bundle
Investigación e integridad académica - Secondary Research Paper Unit in Spanish
¡Dile adiós al estrés de enseñar a tus alumnos de nivel secundario a hacer un informe de investigación! Con esta unidad, los podrás guiar por los pasos de la investigación y les enseñarás conceptos de integridad académica como hacer citas directas e indirectas y referencias adecuadas para minimizar las posibilidades de que cometan plagio.Este recurso exhaustivo facilitará tu preparación para enseñar los conceptos más comunes que deben conocer los estudiantes de nivel intermedio y superior sobre
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Formal Letter Writing - Business Letters
Help your students learn how to write formal (business) letters with this engaging, real-world writing project. Editable Google Doc documents and non-editable PDF versions are included, as well as a step-by-step lesson plan. Your students will be guided while writing letters of compliment or letters of complaint to local businesses. Our students loved this writing project!
This product contains:
Links to Google Doc Documents and Rubric (1 page)
Lesson Plan with Pictures (5 pages)
T-chart - Fri
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Viet
Informative Informational Expository Essay Writing Unit THESIS STATEMENT FOCUSED
This 5 paragraph, thesis statement centered, informative essay writing workshop ELIMINATES all of the hard work of planning and prepping! Students will learn practical writing techniques with intense scaffolding using this complete resource designed to build a full essay. Each element of every paragraph is broken into manageable steps and scaffolded with mentor samples, 2nd person instructions, video links for differentiation, and templates for building paragraphs. This workshop is NOT formulaic
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in:Â Informational Writing 4 and 5 Paragraph Essay and Thesis Statement Workshops
Writing a Memoir Scaffolded Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Easel
Set out on a storytelling adventure with this Memoir Writing Unit, thoughtfully designed for student engagement and the exploration of personal narratives. This step-by-step scaffolded guide ensures that every student (general education, SPED, and ELL) is supported through each phase of the memoir writing process. Unit Highlights Include:Memoir Anchor Chart: Provides an outline of memoir characteristics for easy reference.Inspiring Read-Aloud Recommendations: Dive into the world of memoirs with
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Writing an Autobiography Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6 Print. Go.
Encourage students to set out on a voyage of self-exploration with this Autobiography Writing Unit. This unit is designed to bring personal narratives to life, encouraging students to document their unique stories. Ideal for fostering a deeper understanding of nonfiction writing, this unit is scaffolded allowing for differentiation and independence.Inside This Unit:Anchor Chart: An engaging chart to simplify autobiography writing.Resource Cover: Keeps student materials neatly organized.Clear Def
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Scholarship Letter: Fun and Authentic Persuasive Writing Unit TEL-Con
Persuasive / Argument Writing now has a fun and authentic purpose! Students will 'apply' for a fictional scholarship to a dream high school. They will write a cover letter in which they convince a scholarship review committee that they are an exceptional student and the perfect candidate for their school.
I have found great success with this writing unit for the past 6 years. Students get to write about what they know best: themselves! They are experts of their own content, which frees them up
Grades:
7th - 10th
Informational Writing- Animal Research Project- Note Taking Graphic Organizers
I created these note taking pages for our animal research projects. These pages provide students with questions to focus on when they are researching their animals. I have found that this really narrows down and helps the students to focus on certain parts of researching. The first page is a general one-page research outline.The can be used to differentiate for students that need shorter writing assignments. The following pages are more specific with different parts of an animal research project
Grades:
4th - 7th
Informational Writing 4 and 5 Paragraph Essay and Thesis Statement Workshops
This 4 and 5 paragraph informative essay bundle allows differentiation for struggling and more advanced writers. Your struggling students can learn the same skills on a smaller scale. ELIMINATE all of the hard work of planning and prepping! Students will learn practical writing techniques with intense scaffolding and learn to craft a perfect thesis statement every time!These workshops are NOT formulaic. Rather, they teach students to expand their thinking! For these complete essay builders, ea
Grades:
6th - 9th
Parts of an Essay INB Foldable and Quiz
This is the perfect resource if you are looking to teach your students the different parts of an essay. Included is a foldable for use in an interactive notebook that contains 8 components of an essay (introduction, hook, link, thesis, topic sentence, transition, conclusion, and restated thesis), a page with definitions for each term, a matching quiz to assess students learning, as well as an answer key.
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Grades:
7th - 9th
5th Grade Expository Writing Project | Westward Expansion Informational Writing
Your students will craft a thoroughly researched, well-constructed expository essay about Westward Expansion in America! Incorporate social studies into your writing block with this NO PREP resource that takes your students through an informational writing project from start to finish - simply print and put into easy-to-use packets for your students! Students will be guided through the entire writing process in this no-prep resource! This 4th, 5th, and 6th grade expository writing project is th
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Informative Essay Writing with Texts Notes Interactive Notebook
Teach your middle school students the organization of text-based informative essays with Cornell-style notes, interactive notebook foldables, examples, and graphic organizers!It is laid out in a "chunked" fashion so that you can go through the process step-by-step. It's perfect for introducing informative essay writing!What's included:★ TWO texts - one non-fiction text at a 7.1 reading level and one fiction text at a 5.6 reading level.★ text mapping graphic organizer★ an informative prompt base
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in:Â How to Write Informative Essays and Parts of an Essay Visual System BUNDLE
Writing a Personal Narrative Essay - Distance Learning Compatible
In a personal narrative essay, a writer shares his or her thoughts and feelings about an event in his or her past with an audience. In this pack, students will move through the writing process to compose a personal narrative essay.The pack includes a step-by-step process, brainstorm/planing page, peer edit checklist, suggested marking rubric, and example essay.UPDATE: This includes both a printable PDF version and a digital version using Google Slides.See also my Writing a Persuasive Essay pack
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Pitchforking - Bernabei sentence writing practice
This is a sentence writing practice using Gretchen Bernabei's pitchforking strategy. This activity can be used as a station or independent practice. Included in this file is 2 different station directions, 1 pitchforking essay revision worksheet, 2 pitchforking practice worksheets, and 1 sheet of pitchforking notes.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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The CRAP Test (Finding Credible Internet Sources)
Want to help your students find credible, reliable, and relevant sources for a research project? Then this is the perfect resource for you!
Helps students organize their information in a visual way.
Helps them see if their sites are legitimate.
Gets them started with accurate and quality websites for research!
Connects well with the HOW DO I RESEARCH PRESENTATION.
Grades:
6th - 10th
WRITING SKILLS LESSONS BUNDLE Informational Research Unit PPT Notes Practice
***BUNDLE & SAVE 25%!*** Help students gain informational writing skills with this no-prep, 321 page/slide, 12-unit Informational & Research Writing Skills Lessons Bundle. PowerPoints, Guided Notes, Guided Practice, Teacher Directions, CCSS-alignment, and Answer Keys are included for all skills, and most skills include additional practice, activities, and/or assessments. This TWELVE LESSON BUNDLE provide 10+ weeks of scaffolded lessons for your ELA classroom!The easy-to-follow Guided Not
Grades:
4th - 8th
Writing Non-Fiction: Sentence Starters_One-Pager!!!
The document is a graphic organizer that includes non-fiction writing sentence staters when incorporating concrete details and analysis. Transitions and a how to for integrating in-text MLA citations are also included on the one-pager. Great for the front of students' binders!
Grades:
2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Formal vs. Informal writing style - a 1-day lesson for grades 6-10
Are your history students writing "lol" in their essays? Are their lab reports riddled with emojis? Take a day to define what formal, academic writing looks like and avoid these headaches all year.
This lesson is appropriate for middle and high school students and takes only one class period. Students explore when and why certain styles of writing are appropriate depending on purpose and audience, take notes during a discussion about academic writing rules, and work with a partner or small grou
Grades:
6th - 10th
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