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Middle school writing-expository resources for parents
Parent Resource-Help Your Child With Writing Brochure
This brochure contains tips and activities for parents to do at home to motivate their child to write and improve writing skills.
To create brochure, simply copy the 2 pages double sided and then fold into thirds.
Check out the following Parent Brochures from RealReadingRemedies:
- Reading Tips
- Reading Comprehension
- Sight Words
- Test Prep
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PreK - 6th
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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
Journalism Syllabus - Beginning and Advanced Classes
These two syllabus templates - one for rookie Journalism students and the other for veteran adolescents who are continuing with this elective offer teachers the guidelines to plan the year.Each one leads with an Introduction. Here are the first paragraphs of both the Beginning and Advanced versions:BEGINNING:In this class students will learn the language of journalism, and will study research, reporting and interviewing techniques.They will write a variety of articles (news, feature, editorial,
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in:Â Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students
Student Written Classroom Newspaper Template (3 Designs+ Digital)
Using the Danielson Rubric? This can help you move to a LEVEL 4 in Professional Responsibilities. A student-written newspaper will help you move up in that category (communication with families) because you it is student-led. Think making a classroom newspaper is hard? THINK AGAIN! There is no reason why it cannot be simple. I put my first newspaper together in as little as ONE class period and ONE hour at home.In this product you will find:How to use this productTips and TricksSample 1 page new
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Conquer Expository Essay Writing Grades 6-9 -- 15-page Complete Lesson
This packet shows your students how to write a good expository composition, from scratch, under time pressure. I have taught expository composition writing for years, and I have helped many students achieve mastery on the state test and also high school and college-entrance compositions. For college-bound students, improving their expository writing skill is worth the time and effort. Expository writing prompts are the go-to writing assignments for junior and senior-level AP tests, the ACT,
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Editable Non-Fiction Bundle
This non-fiction (editable) bundle includes:- a non-fiction conventions notebook learners can work through to learn about different non-fiction features- non-fiction book templates (with 3 different font choices) that learners can write about a topic of their choosing (with parent letter)- 3 non-fiction handouts (including a set of task cards) for learners to guide thier learning while reading non-fiction on thier own.- Learners can become an 'expert' on a topic of thier choosing and write an 'A
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Strategies Bundle
Colorful Pattern Designs - Home & Office Pads - 4 Assorted Designs Note Pads
About this itemEach page measures 8.5 x 11inches and has 50 sheets.Great small gift ideaFun patterns for reminders, honey-do list, shopping list and more.Office notepads and home notepads.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Story Starters
Kids need ideas to get their writing started. Cut these out and put them in a jar. Have your child pick one out each time she needs an idea.
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1st - 6th
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Summer Reading Activities for Middle Schoolers
Do you have a bored middle school child that needs some summer reading activities? Do you tutor a middle schooler in reading? This summer reading activities resource is just what you can use to engage your child and keep them reading.This summer assignment is perfect for a fiction book. Bring your student/child to the library to pick out their JUST RIGHT book. It should be something they WANT to read. Print off the Summer Reading Journal with pages front to back and go over it with your student/
Grades:
5th - 8th
Mother's Day Card: Free Printable Award for Mom. Write "I love my mom because"
Honor the Mother of the Year with this easy and creative free printable. Draw, write, use creative thinking to celebrate a mom who makes your life better.PDF includes black and white printable and color printable._______________________________________________________Howdy! I'm Katie Clemons. I keep journals with kids, and you can too! Nurture creative thinking, improve penmanship, get silly, and build keepsakes. Together!Follow me here on TPT for weekly new content.Explore my collection of awar
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1st - 6th
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Digitalized 5th Grade Writing Rubrics
DIGITALIZED Teacher's College Reading and Writing Project 5th Grade rubrics! These rubrics will save you so many hours of grading! They look just like the pdf versions of the TC rubrics, but they are created so all you need to do is input the grade numbers and let Google Sheets do the math and everything for you!This also includes two demo videos that show you how to use the Google Sheet and how to download these rubrics to share with parents, administration, etc.This form is Google Sheet based
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3rd - 6th
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Super Hero Themed Year Round Memory Books for K-6
This kit can be used year round or at the end of the school year. There are color and gray scale memory book covers for Kindergarten through Sixth Grade. There are also 32 inside pages to choose from and 4 different autograph pages. A month page can be completed at the end of each month and the other memory pages can be completed at the end of the year. Put all of the books together and send them home with your students for a souvenir of their SUPER school year!
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K - 6th
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Book Report Rubric
Book report rubric to help aid teachers and parents with grading their student's book report
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Parent Letter: Struggling Writer Grades 2-6
Need to get parents involved with your struggling writer? This is a simple one page letter that we send home to our parents of struggling writers. It is great to hand out at:
- Back to School Night
- Parent Conferences
- SST's
- Open House
- Post on your website
- attach to your weekly email
The more parents are involved and active with the writier, the better. Print, email, send home today.
Grades:
K - 6th
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Also included in:Â The Bridge Home Bundle
Sample Critical Essay Response on Teaching English Language Learners
Feel free to use this essay as a template for teaching critical short answer responses. I used this in graduate school in response to a self-selected strategy on how I teach my subject to my students.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Writer's Kitchen Event
Hold a "Writer's Kitchen" event in your classroom and have your students choose their next writing topic! It also a great way to set up writer's workshop and have students make their next choice! I am not sure if students realize like readers have book clubs, authors have writers groups where they meet and talk about their ideas and ways to improve their craft. This activity was designed primarily as a book tasting but for writing. I think of it as a prewriting event to get students excited abo
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2nd - 8th, Staff
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Spanish: Produce Your Own Cooking Show
From Michele Jeanmarie, take your students on a journey in producing their own TV cooking show in Spanish. As you guide them through this lesson idea, students will learn about expository writing in a second language, Spanish. This step-by-step lesson will imbue camera shy students with the confidence needed for oral language communications, in Spanish. Students learn about the process of cooking, learn to say the words in Spanish as they produce their own TV show.
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Template for Writing a Speech
A user-friendly template for writing a speech. Students simply fill in the gaps.
Grades:
6th - 9th
Spanish Mother's Day Digital Learning Google Slides Template
This SPANISH template is ready, editable, and easy to assign to your students in Google Classroom!2 Different Designs to choose from:Pastel ColorsBright Colors6 Slides Each:CoverFavorites PageStudents type a letter or composition (essay)2 Slides for memorable moments and captionsEnding quoteStudents can completely customize this presentation by adding photographs, illustrations, videos, and/or text. I hope you enjoy!XOXO,Bilingual Diaries
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2nd - 12th
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Would You Rather Prompts - Digital and Printable Activities - Writing
Looking for a fun and engaging way to enhance critical thinking, opinion writing, and collaborative discussions in your classroom? Look no further than our Would You Rather prompts resource! With 50 prompts in both DIGITAL and PRINTABLE formats, as well as editable versions, this resource offers flexibility and convenience for any classroom setting.These prompts are not only a great way to spark conversations among students but also encourage them to think deeply and defend their choices. Whethe
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Expository Essay Checklist
Provided is a detailed checklist of necessary components to a well developed expository (informative) essay piece of writing. Components of this checklist are required on standard tests and helps students establish structured writing habits, especially formatted for developing writers.
The checklist can be used individually, in pairs, or small groups. This is a great resource to send home to help parents with their child’s writing.
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5th - 8th
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Topic Sentence Builder for Struggling Writers and Foundational Writing Skills
Here is a reference sheet with 11 model topic sentences for those who "don't know how to start" or "those who don't know what to write." For example, when writing about a person write "___ is a person who..." Sample sentences are given. This is what many students need to look at to get started and to begin to internalize and become fluent with standard academic language. There are also sentence starts for places, "anything important," telling how to do something, why something happens, and o
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4th - 9th
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Thanksgiving Class Cookbook
Hey my Holiday Loving teachers! In this product, your class will work together, along with their families, to create a class cookbook! Students and parents will treasure this activity for years to come. Between drawing their own dish, working with their loved one, and getting to know their classmates, this product has been a hit in my classroom over the years. This product includes 5 different options for the theme (color, background, etc. See the preview to see the different options) of the coo
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Grades:
K - 6th
An Open House Essay
Here is an essay I have had my students write, and then leave on their desks for Open House. In this essay the students are telling their parents the three most important things in our classroom...that they can't miss. It's a great icebreaker for the parents as soon as they hit the room.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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