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8th grade writing-expository resources under $5
Logical Fallacies, Tools of Argument & Debate Logical Fallacy PDF & Google Drive
Help students identify logical fallacies with this 40-slide introductory lecture featuring definitions and modern examples relevant to their lives. Slides download as both Prezi and Google Slides versions.Use the optional guided notesheet to help students who need note-taking structure or assistance. Finally, reinforce the lecture content with an application/assessment handout that can be used as a solo or team in-class activity or a traditional quiz. Answer keys to both handouts are included, o
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8th - 11th
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Author's Purpose and Author's Point of View Practice Worksheets and Test
Determining the author's purpose and point of view can be challenging for middle school ELA students. This resource provides helpful worksheets that will help your students learn how to figure out the author's purpose and how to determine the author's perspective.When looking for author's purpose activities, I found that the usual method of using PIE just wasn't enough. So this resource starts with PIE: persuade, inform, and entertain, but then goes into many other reasons authors have for writi
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6th - 8th
Embedding Quotations – How to Embed Quotes Pre-test, Lecture & Reference Sheet
Weary of students who slap quoted material into their essays without any framing or support? Fix this common mistake made by young writers with these interactive lesson materials.Begin with a “pre-test”/skill assessment of students’ knowledge regarding M.L.A. citation formatting and concrete detail/quote framing. Then, work through the answers to the skill assessment pre-test with a dynamic lecture (30 slides) that uses compelling examples and modern design to hold students’ interest. (Let's be
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8th - 11th
6 Graphic Organizers for Writing Informational Essays - PDF, PPT, & Google
***NEWLY UPDATED! This product includes the original PDF file along with an editable PowerPoint file and a link to copy the Google Slides Version***Hi! Thanks for stopping by my store and taking a closer look at this product!This product includes a set of graphic organizers to guide students through writing an informational essay. What’s Included?→ Outline – graphic organizer for outlining a complete essay→ Introduction – graphic organizer for introduction paragraph→ Body – 3 numbered graphic or
Grades:
4th - 12th
Plagiarism Lecture, Game-Based Approach to Introduce/Reinforce Plagiarism Rules
You know you need to show your students the right way to handle sourced material to prevent plagiarism, but the subject matter can be so dry, causing teens to tune out during your lecture. To fix this, use a lecture disguised as a game to help cover the basics of proper MLA source citation and plagiarism rules.This product includes a projectable “game” of PDF slides (shh...it’s really a lecture – don’t tell our students) with concrete, real-world examples of how source citations should be handle
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
Playlist of My Year: An End-of-the-Year Writing Assignment Digital & Print
May can be a trying month for secondary teachers. This engaging end-of-the-year writing activity is an excellent way to keep students writing without having to take home stacks of research papers to grade when the weather is beautiful! With this Playlist of My Year resource, students will reflect on their school year, examine their growth, identify defining moments and experiences, and choose songs that relate to each of them. Through both short responses consisting of a few sentences and an ext
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7th - 11th
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Steve Jobs & Real World Rhetoric Analysis, Grad Speech, PDF & Google Drive CCSS
Show your students a real-world application of the tools of rhetoric (ethos, pathos, and logos) as they examine the 2005 Stanford University Commencement Address given by Apple Co-Founder Steve Jobs. The speech, which is filled with warmth, humor, and meaning, is a high-interest way to add the non-fiction analysis skills emphasized by the Common Core to your classroom.Students will learn the components of Aristotle’s rhetorical devices, view Jobs’ speech via a 14-minute video clip, and use a ful
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8th - 11th, Adult Education
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Transition Words and Phrases
**UPDATE**
After using this for a couple years, I've added two new pages.
This now includes:
1. The original Transition Words and Phrases page detailed below.
2. Transitions for Primary Essay Paragraphs
(This page is what I use on a more day to day basis when teaching writing and appropriate transitions for different places in primary level essays. This page also includes Transitions to Text Evidence and Evidence Elaboration)
3. Ways to Hook Your Reader
This is a compilation of Transition W
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Character Analysis / Study and Characterization Activity
Help your students write a character study or character analysis with this ready to use resource. Works with any novel or short story! These worksheets are easy to differentiate for students of varying abilities and ages and lead students through the process of writing a paragraph or a full essay. A great way to dig deep into a character in a novel or short story. Uses the STEAL acronym to teach students about indirect characterization (Speech, Thoughts, Effect on other, Actions, Looks).FOR
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Short Story Bundle - Activities for ANY Short Story
End of Year ELA Project Choice Board Final Fun Research Project
Spark enthusiasm with this "student choice" end-of-year ELA project! Middle school students will go absolutely nuts for these fun topics that will have them diving into research, citing evidence, making compelling claims, and confidently presenting their findings—all while having a blast!This project is designed to integrate multiple standards, making it an great choice for an engaging and comprehensive end-of-year activity."The FIVE Slide Final"!What's included in this resource: ✅ Three project
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5th - 8th
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Movie Review Writing - Presentation and Activities for Writing a Film Review
Movie Review Writing - Presentation and Activities for Writing a Film Review: This movie review writing lesson is a comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of teaching students how to write a compelling movie review. With detailed presentation to guide the lesson and a variety of informational handouts and graphic organizers, students will have everything they need to successfully analyze and critique any film. The resource systematically breaks down the film review writing process, provi
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8th - 11th
Argumentative Writing Prompts
Argumentative Writing PromptsEach Argumentative Writing Prompt has two debating texts (Yes/NO) and a writing prompt. Students are asked to write an argumentative essay and must use evidence to support their claim. An Argumentative Essay Rubric is included!This resource is part of the Writing Prompt Bundle at a 20% discount with my Writing in Response to Reading Prompts and my Finish the Story Writing Prompts . That’s 60 prompts total!Check out my new ELA Technology Enhanced Items Practice (Grade
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5th - 8th
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C.E.R. Claim Evidence Reasoning Anchor Chart, Foldable, Card Sort, and more
This CER bundle is the perfect tool to use when introducing claim, evidence, reasoning to your students. When my students are able to give a solid CER scientific explanation, I know they have mastered the concept! Included:CER Anchor Chart/Poster- In TWO THEMES- Farmhouse and Black and WhiteCER Individual Anchor Chart Components- In TWO THEMES- Farmhouse and Black and White (I plan on printing an enlargement to use as a b
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3rd - 12th
Biography Report Template and Writing Project | Graphic Organizers | Mentor Text
Everything you need to teach biography research and writing is included! Begin instruction by examining and discussing the included biography mentor text. Next, guide your students through the research process using the comprehensive biography research template. Finally, it's time for students to write their biographies! Differentiated writing resources designed to meet the needs of all levels of learners and scaffold instruction are included. This resource can be completed on paper or onlin
Grades:
5th - 8th
Main Idea Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing
Writing a Summary: Common Core Informative/Explanatory Writing Activities - NO PREP - Just print and go!
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Summarizing is a life-long skill. Our students will enter the real world soon and will find themselves having to summarize many different types of work for employers, employees, and even clients. It's essential that we teach them this valuable skill.
This pack focuses on summarizing nonfiction pieces. Students
Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Thesis Statement Writing for Essays - Lesson Presentation, Handout, & Checklist
Thesis Statement Writing for Essays - Lesson Presentation, Handout, & Checklist: Help your students craft the perfect thesis statement for their essay with this ready-to-use lesson. A thesis statement is the main point or argument that will serve as the guide map for your essay. Because the rest of the essay will support your thesis statement, the thesis statement is perhaps the single most important element of any essay. The included presentation, informative handout, and a practical checkl
Grades:
7th - 12th
Nonfiction Central Idea Practice Worksheets & Test- Middle School ELA
This resource includes central idea guided practice, independent practice, and an assessment.It will be easy to help your students find supporting details and write using text evidence. Students will then complete the collaborative and independent practice and the final assessment.The high-interest texts are beautifully designed and include a graphic organizer that can be used with future assignments.*Note: Save money! This resource is part of a bundle that includes a PowerPoint and notes: Nonfi
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6th - 8th
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5 Paragraph Essay Writing Presentation and Essay Graphic Organizers and Rubric
5 Paragraph Essay Writing Presentation and Essay Graphic Organizer Outline - Teach essay structure with this ready-to-use lesson that reviews the most important elements students should know to write and format a 5-paragraph essay. The presentation includes information and clear examples for students and uses a metaphor which compares writing an essay to making a sandwich. Your students will feel totally confident trying their hand at writing an essay after this lesson. Also included are four es
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7th - 10th
Show, Don't Tell: Descriptive Writing Practice Worksheet
Students learning to fine-tune their narrative writing will benefit from this "Show, don't tell" exercise. This sheet is a perfect complement to a "Show, don't tell" introductory lesson, as it provides a ready-to-use tool for students to practice their descriptive writing skills.
On this sheet, students are asked to turn boring "telling" sentences into descriptive, sensory scenes. An example is provided on the student sheet to guide student work, and a complete answer key is provided with samp
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3rd - 8th
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STAAR ECR Practice Prompt Extended Constructed Response Writing ECR Checklist
Are you searching for a simple yet effective way to help your students achieve a high STAAR score on their ECR? Look no further! Our comprehensive set of ECR Writing Prompts and Planning Pages has got you covered.Whether you're an experienced teacher or just starting out, our teacher-tested resources will boost your students' writing confidence and familiarity with the STAAR Extended Constructed Response expectations.➡️ Looking for Elementary or High School? Expose your 6th, 7th, and 8th grade s
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6th - 8th
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Informational/Research Writing Graphic Organizers Bundle!
Buying this bundle will give you three versions of graphic organizers to help guide your students through writing 5 paragraph essays. It also includes an outline for writing a single paragraph for our developing writers + to reinforce paragraph writing fundamentals.The first version is a simple 5 paragraph outline with reminders to skip a line and indent- perfect for starting your kiddos out and giving them the foundation of organizing a 5 paragraph writing/research piece. The next two versions
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2nd - 9th
Plagiarism Lesson - Presentation, One Pager Assignment, and MLA Formatting Book
Plagiarism Lesson - Presentation, One Pager Assignment, and MLA Formatting Book: Provide your students with the knowledge and skills to avoid plagiarism and uphold academic integrity with this ready-to-use plagiarism lesson, presentation, and creative assignment! This comprehensive resource includes everything you need to teach students about what plagiarism is, its consequences, and strategies to avoid it. The lesson also includes information on how to use MLA formatting to avoid plagiarism wit
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6th - 12th
Research-Based Writing for Teens, Use Blog Approach to Practice Research, CCSS
Tired of reading page after page of uninspired research papers? Let’s face it – our kids hate writing research essays, causing us to be exhausted when reading their half-hearted efforts. A far better approach to teach the Common Core informative/explanatory writing skills our students need is to use a blog-style treatment as students practice their research skills on high-interest topics.Begin by introducing the elements of a strong blog post and discussing the unique style of this type of writi
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8th - 11th
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Top 10 End of the Year Writing Activities- 6th, 7th, 8th Grade
Celebrate the end of the school year with this Google Drive resource that invites your middle school students to reflect upon their educational journey and cherish the memories created along the way. Designed to foster introspection and engagement, this activity serves as a perfect finale for the academic year.Upon purchasing this resource, you will gain access to teacher instructions and a convenient link to download the activity in Google Slides. With no preparation required, you can seamlessl
Grades:
6th - 12th
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