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Preview of Explanatory Writing Unit | Explanation Text | Digital & PDF | Essay Lesson Plans

Explanatory Writing Unit | Explanation Text | Digital & PDF | Essay Lesson Plans

Teach your students to write an ENGAGING EXPLANATORY ESSAY in 2024. Master the HOW and WHY of NONFICTION and EXPOSITORY WRITING with this DIGITAL and PRINT-based unit.THIS COMPLETE UNIT COVERS✅ Writing Sequences ✅ Causal Explanation Texts✅ Consequential Explanation Texts✅ Explaining Cycles✅ Processes (Scientific, Mechanical and Biological events)✅ Tutorials - Including videos✅ Explanation of Historical Events ⭐ NO PREP REQUIRED⭐ FULLY EDITABLEIt will keep your kids EXCITED and ENGAGED for weeks
Preview of THANK A VETERAN!  PATRIOTIC THANK YOU LETTER TEMPLATE FOR VETERANS DAY!

THANK A VETERAN! PATRIOTIC THANK YOU LETTER TEMPLATE FOR VETERANS DAY!

THANK A VETERAN FOR ALL THAT THEY HAVE DONE FOR US! HAVE YOUR STUDENTS THANK A VETERAN FOR THEIR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY WITH THIS PATRIOTIC THANK YOU LETTER TEMPLATE. RELATED PRODUCTS: VETERANS DAY PROGRAM COVER THANK YOU SOLDIERS! COLORING POSTER GOD BLESS AMERICA! COLORING POSTER PATRIOTIC SONGS POWERPOINT PATRIOTIC MUSIC QUIZ I HEAR AMERICA SINGING POWERPOINT VETERANS DAY PROGRAM INVITATION (HALF SHEET) VETERANS DAY PROGRAM INVITATION (FULL SHEET) FOLLOW THE MUSIC TEACHER STORE FOR NEW P
Preview of Writing Strong vs Weak Topic Sentences Interactive Activity Google Slides Lesson

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
Preview of Opinion Writing Unit | Persuasive | Argumentative | Discussion | Expository Text

Opinion Writing Unit | Persuasive | Argumentative | Discussion | Expository Text

Teach your students to produce PERSUASIVE writing and INFLUENCES thinking in 2024 with this HUGE writing guide bundle covering: ⭐ Persuasive Texts / Essays ⭐ Expository Essays⭐ Argumentative Essays⭐ Discussions.Teaching each of these writing genres in isolation can be difficult for students to grasp, but this 140+ page DIGITAL & PRINT resource covers all aspects of these writing styles in a fun and engaging manner.It's all here and completely EDITABLE with NO PREP REQUIRED.Includes✅ Lesson P
Preview of Writing Checklists | Text Features | Structures, Rubrics, Editing, Assessment

Writing Checklists | Text Features | Structures, Rubrics, Editing, Assessment

Simplify the WRITING and EDITING PROCESS and promote INDEPENDENT LEARNING with this HUGE collection of WRITING CHECKLISTS, SCAFFOLDS, ANCHOR CHARTS and RUBRICS for ALL TEXT TYPES. The NO-PREP SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL for 2024❤️ FOR ALL TEXT TYPES and ❤️ALL ABILITY LEVELSCOVERING THESE GENRES / WRITING STYLES☀️ Narratives☀️ Explanation Texts ☀️ Recounts / Personal Narratives☀️ Information Reports☀️ Procedural Texts☀️ Discussion / Argumentative Essay☀️ Procedural Writing☀️Lots more to come - all futu
Preview of Narrative Writing Bundle | 7 Complete Story Writing & Story Elements Units

Narrative Writing Bundle | 7 Complete Story Writing & Story Elements Units

This bundle comprises SEVEN PRODUCTS designed to cover all aspects of NARRATIVE WRITING and STORYTELLING in 2024. It contains seven high-quality DIGITAL, PRINT and INTERACTIVE units of work, including:Introduction to Narrative Writing Unit ( For younger and developing writers.)Our TpT best-selling Narrative writing Unit ( With hundreds of glowing reviews )Narrative Writing Unit for Established Writers ( For high school students )Introduction to story elements for younger and developing writers.
Preview of Romeo and Juliet Argumentative Essay & Guided Template | Who is Responsible?

Romeo and Juliet Argumentative Essay & Guided Template | Who is Responsible?

Who is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? This scaffolded argumentative essay prompt and guided template with rubric takes students through the process of writing a literature response essay with a concession/counterargument paragraph. The prompt is very common for Romeo and Juliet: Who is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? I give students a ballot prior to giving them this assignment. Alternatively, use this digital survey. On the ballot, they have to identify who they blam
Preview of Compare and Contrast Essay Unit | Lessons, Templates, Topics, Graphic Organizers

Compare and Contrast Essay Unit | Lessons, Templates, Topics, Graphic Organizers

Teach your students how to write fantastic compare-and-contrast essays in 2024 with this COMPLETE UNIT of work, which guides students through research, analysis, and articulation of their thoughts into a well-structured essay.Ensure students understand the PURPOSE, STRUCTURES and STRATEGIES of compare and contrast essay writing that ENGAGES AN AUDIENCE through scaffolded, proven teaching methods.You are Getting★ Lesson Plans★ Graphic Organizers★ Interactive media and passages to engage students★
Preview of Satire Bundle: Satire and Harrison Bergeron (Google Slides, PowerPoint)

Satire Bundle: Satire and Harrison Bergeron (Google Slides, PowerPoint)

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This bundle includes 2 presentations for a discounted price. Available in Google Slides OR PowerPoint. There are over 60 slides of content to help serve as a great starter for investigation of satire. Both presentations are highly interactive and allow for great discussion and student interaction. This is product is also included in the very well-reviewed, year-long bundle: 11th Grade Complete Junior Year Bundle
Preview of NONFICTION TEXT INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK | DIGITAL RESOURCES | TOOLS | LESSON PLANS

NONFICTION TEXT INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK | DIGITAL RESOURCES | TOOLS | LESSON PLANS

If you teach nonfiction text structures like Recounts, Persuasive Texts, Expository Writing, Discussions and Procedural Texts to students with digital devices, you need this book to make 2024 your most effective year yet.Everything you have to know about teaching nonfiction writing and the digital tools for your students is included.What you are getting:270 pages stuffed with the most effective teaching strategies50+ digital tools ready right out of the box75 editable resources for quick differe
Preview of Text Response Bundle | Reading & Writing | Digital & PDF |  Any Book

Text Response Bundle | Reading & Writing | Digital & PDF | Any Book

This bundle includes our two best-selling work units to teach students to write high-quality text responses after reading, viewing and listening to any book, film or podcast.They suit two audiences.Beginners Unit - Grade 3 - 6 ( or reluctant writers )Consolidation Unit - Grade 5 - 9 ( or those looking for an extension)Please read the individual descriptions for full details and feel confident that this bundle represents excellent value.*Please note:  This Resource is compatible with DISTANCE LEA
Preview of Elements of Story:  Theme, Point of View, Character, Conflict, Plot, Setting

Elements of Story: Theme, Point of View, Character, Conflict, Plot, Setting

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Over 20% discount! Over 150 slides! Available in Google Slides OR PowerPoint! Five presentations related to elements of story, and a free presentation on The Most Dangerous Game. All of the presentations within have been recently updated, expanded and revised. Each includes activities to engage student interest and spur learning! This bundle includes the following:ThemePoint of ViewCharacterizationConflict and PlotSetting(Free) The Most Dangerous Game
Preview of Writing Tools MEGA-BUNDLE | Essay, Paragraph, Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences

Writing Tools MEGA-BUNDLE | Essay, Paragraph, Thesis Statements, Topic Sentences

Make the difficult task of writing just a little bit easier by adding these tools to your ELA teacher toolbox: editable cheat sheets for paragraphs and essays, manipulatives, engaging and interactive lessons using Google products, assessments, rhetorical precis, rubric, and more!Other BUNDLES of interest: ELA Digital Escape Rooms 360° View GROWING BUNDLEMini-Research Projects BUNDLE | Templates for Google Slides™ Digital⭐Follow me for new products, sales, and freebies!
Preview of I am Thankful ~ Personal Narrative

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
Preview of The Photographer:  Descriptive Writing PowerPoint, Google Slides

The Photographer: Descriptive Writing PowerPoint, Google Slides

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Now over 30 slides! Updated, revised, expanded! New activities added! Introduce descriptive writing or have fun with descriptive writing through this inventive PowerPoint presentation! You are on a guided tour with THE PHOTOGRAPHER, and he'll challenge your students to look below the iceberg in order to take images and make them into their own through writing! This is a PowerPoint I enjoyed using in my own class, and I think you will enjoy it as well! Google slides link provided.Writing, De
Preview of Patriot Day: Remembering September 11, 2001 Webquest and Writing Activity

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
Preview of Essay Writing Power Pack | Features, Structures, Units, Graphic Organizers

Essay Writing Power Pack | Features, Structures, Units, Graphic Organizers

Teach your students how to plan, research, write, edit and present any essay like a boss with this bundle of incredible resources. Available in a bundle at a heavily discounted rate.Please read the product descriptions and the hundreds of glowing reviews for further details on individual products to ensure you are buying quality resources at a great price.
Preview of Expository Writing JUMBO PowerPoint, Google Slides

Expository Writing JUMBO PowerPoint, Google Slides

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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
Preview of Simple Writing Rubric for Student Reflection -State Tests PDF

Simple Writing Rubric for Student Reflection -State Tests PDF

Your class will reflect on their Standardized TEST practice test writing essay using this simple rubric. Students will self-assess their essay writing by using this rubric. This checklist/rubric is simple and straightforward and uses kid-friendly language and can help with the writing component found on Ohio's OST, AIR, PARCC, Smarter Balanced, ISASP, KAP, K-PREP, LEAP, MEA, MCAP, MCAS, M-STEP, MAAP, NSCAS, NHSAS, NJSLA, NYSA, North Carolina EOG Tests, NDSA, SCReady, Standards of Learning, WVGSA
Preview of Sentence Variety BUNDLE (Google Slides, PowerPoint)

Sentence Variety BUNDLE (Google Slides, PowerPoint)

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Over 115 SLIDES!!! Available in Google Slides OR PowerPoint! Let your students know how to write a variety of different sentence types with the Sentence Builder Unit. Instead of grading 5 paragraph essays, concentrate on your students' ability to write great sentences that leave an impact! Included in this bundle are notes, activities, and plenty of opportunities for student and teacher interaction! Enjoy.Writing, English, Topic Sentences, Complex, Simple, Compound, Grammar, Writing, Englis
Preview of The Mighty Miss Malone Novel Study Reading Comprehension Questions & Activities

The Mighty Miss Malone Novel Study Reading Comprehension Questions & Activities

If you love Bud, Not Buddy and want more from such an incredible author, Christopher Paul Curtis, we have what you need. The Mighty Miss Malone Complete Novel Study contains everything you will ever need to do a Complete Novel Unit on The Mighty Miss Malone. Detailed Reading Comprehension Questions and Answer Sheets for all 33 chapters. Extra Activities include Direct and Indirect Character Analysis, Family Writing Activity, and Informational Text concerning Joe Louis Barrow and "Riding the Rail
Preview of Informational Writing Power Pack | Information Report & Research Skills Units

Informational Writing Power Pack | Information Report & Research Skills Units

This bundle brings together our best informative text writing resources alongside the essential skills of research so they can create fantastic information reports with confidence. There is enough work here to keep your students engaged for weeks on numerous independent learning tasks, group activities and project-based work units.Everything is editable and can be shared digitally or printed and handwrittenThese units teach students to use a clear and concise writing style that presents informa
Preview of NO PREP PACK - Grades 4-8 - Persuasive writing prompts, rubrics (Ontario)

NO PREP PACK - Grades 4-8 - Persuasive writing prompts, rubrics (Ontario)

NO PREP PACK - Grades 4-8 - Persuasive writing prompts, rubrics (Ontario) text forms, writing forms, text types. Welcome to the mother of all text form no prep packs! This persuasive pack includes anchor posters, self-assessments, rubrics, samples, graphic organizers, rough draft forms, final copy forms and over 20 writing prompt cards to laminate and put in your labeled prompt box. Included persuasive forms: Letter, Paragraph, Advertisement. I will be creating an ink saver version of this
Preview of Explanatory Writing Unit | Explanation Text, Self Directed Digital Google Slides

Explanatory Writing Unit | Explanation Text, Self Directed Digital Google Slides

This is the purpose-built GOOGLE DRIVE / SLIDES / CLASSROOM version of this hugely popular resource to teach how to write an explanation report or an explanatory text. Teaching students to write engaging Explanation texts that explain how and why things happen can be an arduous task for even the most accomplished teacher. This EXCELLENT EXPLANATION WRITING UNIT offers a COMPLETE SOLUTION to teach all EXPLANATORY WRITING styles.INCLUDING Sequences Causal Explanation Texts Consequential Explanatio
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