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Middle school writing-expository resources by TpT sellers for TpT sellers
Endangered Species Informational Writing
Informational Writing Using 4 Different Text Structures:Students will choose an animal from the Endangered Species list then research.Using the handouts in this resource, students will use the sample paragraphs and write their own paragraphs. They will then use the digital template to publish their own information writing. Resource included:* Student handouts with sample paragraphs for Description, Cause & Effect, Problem/Solution, and Sequence of Events* Digital Template for the magazine ar
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3rd - 6th
*BUNDLE*: CommUNITY Middle School Writing& Literacy Set: 56 pc. Clip Art!
SAVE by purchasing the bundle! This 56 piece writing/language arts themed clip-art set includes 16 middle school/older elementary aged student characters. BONUS: This set also includes 2 teachers, and 10 objects.28 BW and 28 color. Images are about 4" by 7", 300 png with transparent background. (Sizes vary).Featured Characters/Objects:Brielle-reading bookLin-carrying booksDion-reading non-fictionMaddox-reading E-readerSita -reading E-reader and booksAli-reading sad bookPilar- with library cardMe
Grades:
5th - 8th
Text Based Writing Prompts Bundle
ALL OF MY TOP SELLING TEXT BASED WRITING PROMPTS COMBINED INTO ONE!Text Based Writing - ArgumentativeIn this product, you will find:Four sources for students to analyze:(3) Three non-fiction articles about plastic ocean pollution (900-980L)(1) One info graphicPromptPre-write templateThis product was created to prepare students for the new, rigorous state standardized test – specifically in Indiana (ILEARN). I created this product to challenge students to analyze multiple sources as they are aske
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Research Paper Outline Template
Use this template to help students structure their research writing.
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Research Writing Resources
How to III Clip Art Bundle- Chalkstar Graphics
This adorable How-to clip art Bundle is perfect for How-To/Sequencing/Procedural/Expository writing prompts to help your students write from first-person perspective or use the graphics to brighten up your holiday resources. This Bundle is now complete. It includes:How to Make a Cinnamon Roll Clip Art (Included)How to Make English Muffin Pizzas Clip Art (Included)How to Make a Milkshake Clip Art (Included)How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag Clip Art ( Included)How to Make Macaroni and Cheese Clip Art
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PreK - 12th
CommUNITY Classroom Middle School Writing Set: 28 pc. Clip Art!
This 28 piece writing/language arts themed clip-art set includes 8 middle school/older elementary aged student characters. BONUS: This set also includes 1 reading teacher, and 5 objects.
14 BW and 14 color. Images are about 4" by 7", 300 png with transparent background. (Sizes vary).
Each image is hand drawn (individually)! There are no recolors. Each illustration is a different character, inspired by real students.
Featured Characters/Objects:
Imagination (Jayla)
Brainstorm (Kimani)
Main Id
Grades:
5th - 8th
Fun STAAR Expository Writing Warm-Ups
This warm-up set includes 20 Expository Writing Warm-Ups. It also includes an Expository Explanation page that defines the four Expository Writing tasks as to "Describe," "Explain," "Clarify," and "Evaluate." These are great skills for students to practice leading up to writing their STAAR Expository Writing. Each slide is labeled with the skills that students are practicing regarding that specific prompt.
I usually give my students 3-4 minutes to complete these "quick writes." From that point
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Build a Food Clip Art Bundle- Chalkstar Graphics
This adorable Build-a- clip art Bundle includes a variety of different foods that can be layered to create your own food creations. Build a Pie, Sundae and Cupcake have seasonal pieces to decorate according to holiday and season. These graphics may be used digitally and offer the opportunity for you to be as creative as you wish!This Bundle will include:Build a Sundae (Included)Build a Burger (Included)Build a Cupcake (Included)Build a Pizza (Included)Build a Pie (Included)All images are 300 d
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PreK - 12th
Persuasive - Advertising Placemat
I have created this persuasive advertising placemat, or poster, to help facilitate students understanding of visual, language and persuasive devices authors purposefully use to create effective persuasive texts.
I have had great success with my students, using the placemat to identify features and devices used by authors in a variety of texts.
ALL AUTHORS PERSUADE THE READER - WHETHER IT BE A NARRATIVE, POEM, ADVERTISING OR INFORMATION TEXT.
USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH ARISTOTLES 4 ELEMENTS OF APP
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4th - 7th
Suspense in "The Monkey's Paw" - Using Text Evidence
I use this writing outline as students are beginning develop literary analysis skills. After we read, "The Monkey's Paw", students use text evidence to show the literary elements that the author uses to create suspense in the story. It's a basic outline for a basic paragraph on a great short story that students enjoy.
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6th - 9th
Extinct Animal Memorial Graveyard
JUST in time for Halloween and Fall Festivals! Bring playful yet considerate awareness to the concept of extinction with scientific research and presentation.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Not Grade Specific
Urban Legend Informative Speech
This a fun filler speech to be given in the month of October. I have used this speech in my high school speech (oral communications) course with students ranging from sophomores to seniors. Prior to this unit, students are introduced to basic speech structure and have given at least three speeches. However, the Urban Legend Informative is given prior to learning the Informative Speech as the structure is not parallel to a true Informative Speech.
*However, this could also be adapted for classr
Grades:
7th - 12th
MLA Plantilla de resumen de fuente
Este recurso brinda apoyo a todos los estudiantes, incluidos los estudiantes de inglés (EL) y los estudiantes con un plan de educación individualizado (IEP). Desglosa la página de trabajos citados en formato MLA, ayuda a los estudiantes a identificar evidencia textual y ayuda a resumir el texto.This resource provides support for all students, including English Learners (ELs) and students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). It breaks down the works cited page in MLA format, helps student
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MLA Source Summary Template
This resource provides support for all students, including English Learners (ELs) and students with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). It breaks down the works cited page in MLA format, helps students identify textual evidence, and assists with summarizing text.
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Magazine Project Bundle
This bundle includes all the components for the Magazine Project:Teacher exampleTemplate for studentsRubric for student editing/revising purposesA rubric for teachers is NOT provided due to the range of standards based on grade levels (3rd-6th).
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Autobiography Writing Project
This Autobiography Writing Project is designed to be an extended writing activity that allows students to reflect on and share impactful moments from throughout their lives. Students will compose a series of personal narratives throughout the duration of a semester or course and a component of the final project will be to create a book, their autobiography.
All materials are sold as Microsoft Word files so that teachers can customize prompts and specific requirements as necessary. My students h
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Writing an opinion letter- grade 6
These step-by-step slides will teach students how to communicate their opinions and to write an opinion letter.
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6th
Graphic Organizer (3 Reason)
This graphic organizer is great for organizing reasons and supporting details for any writing response or paragraph.
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1st - 6th
A play script about school bullying
"The Bully and the Bullied" is a play that highlights the serious issue of bullying in high schools. The main character, Emily, is a high school student who is constantly bullied by her classmates, particularly by the main bully, Jake. The play follows Emily as she struggles to cope with the constant harassment and abuse from Jake and his friends, and her journey towards standing up for herself and putting an end to the bullying.Throughout the play, Emily receives support from her English teache
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Writing for Common Core # 1 (state test preparation)
Writing for Common Core is fantastic practice for state test preparation. The students must read a nonfiction passage and use the information within the passage in their composition. This product contains writing prompts with a specific passage for each prompt for the students to reference. A brainstorming page is also included in the package to assist students in guiding their writing towards the prompt. All of the writing prompts give students a specific task and require the students to use at
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Transiciones para escritura informativa/ Transitions in Spanish
transition words in Spanish for informational writing
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Grades:
2nd - 10th
How to Make Chocolate and Strawberry Milk Clip Art- Chalkstar Graphics
❥Product Description
This adorable How-to Make Chocolate Milk clip art set is perfect for How-To/Sequencing/Procedural/Expository writing prompts to help your students write about making a glass of chocolate milk from first person perspective or use the graphics to brighten up your classroom resources. This set includes 11 Color images and 11 Black and White images.
This set includes:
Chocolate Milk (Color and B&W)
Chocolate Sauce (Color and B&W)
Chocolate Sauce Pouring (Color and B
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Grades:
PreK - 12th, Not Grade Specific
Also included in: How to Clip Art II Growing Bundle- Chalkstar Graphics
MLA Formatting Posters
Help your middle and high school English students remember MLA formatting with these 5 posters! They contain information about MLA basics, paper setup example, heading setup, citing information, and an example work cited.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Ultimate MS/HS English Classroom Decorations
Biography PDF Version
This desktop published PDF booklet covers the main components of a biography. Check out the preview file before you purchase. It allows students to insert or draw their own photos and pictures. Color in the booklet. It has a series of pre-made writing templates.
Sections include: a) Biography title page,
b) Biography Database (Birthdate, Birthplace, etc)
c) Fascinating Facts Page
d) Impacting A Society Page
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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