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Mastering compound-complex sentences just got easier with this comprehensive 24-page resource! Designed for middle and high school students, this packet provides engaging practice that will enhance their understanding of sentence structure. It includes a self-guided "teach" page for independent learning, offering clear explanations of how to craft compound-complex sentences using conjunctions and clauses.

This resource also features 3 interactive Google Form quizzes to assess student understanding and reinforce key concepts. Students will review conjunctions, independent and dependent clauses, and practice combining sentences to create complex ideas—all while building their writing skills.

Perfect for use in class or at home, this set ensures that students can confidently grasp these challenging grammar concepts. Whether you’re preparing students for standardized testing or simply reinforcing everyday grammar, this resource is the perfect addition to your curriculum.

Features:

• 24 pages of engaging content
• Self-guided teach page for independent learning
• 3 Google Form quizzes for interactive assessment
• Review of conjunctions, clauses, and sentence construction
• Ideal for grades 6-12
• Answer Key included

Teach your students how to evaluate sentences in revising passages. This is specific to deleting sentences.

While this is a tested skill, students will learn what to look for and evaluate sentences carefully through examining redundant and extraneous sentences. Five practice passages are included with the answer key and rationale. A "teach" page is included for self-guided learning!

INCLUDED: Self-grading Google Form Quiz, Word Doc & PDF!

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What is it?

Micro texts are made with the intention of getting to the skill or the practice students need FASTER. Each text is less than 400 words. All of the 16 questions is aligned to finding the "bullseye" and helping students think critically about the answer choices and how they can apply critical thinking to get the right answer every time. It also encourages students to read each question and not choose an answer that "feels right".

What's included?

• Google Slides (56 slides)

• PowerPoint (56 slides)

• PDF (26 pages)

• Editable Word file

• Four total passage

• Two micro argumentative texts

• Two micro informational passages

• 16 questions

• Teaching Slides

• Bullseye for students to practice the strategy

• A simple answer key is included as well as a detailed rationale page.

Who's it for?

- Middle and high school

- Teachers who want to teach test strategies before exams

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• Revising & Editing for Group Lessons
• Bell Ringers for the Semester
• Everything Writing

Should students be allowed to use cell phones in school? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about cell phone usage and whether or not schools should ban cell phones. This comes complete with rubric. This is a pdf.

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Should schools ban soda? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about sugary drinks and whether or not schools should ban soda. This comes complete with rubric.

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Should students be required to learn how to write in cursive? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about whether or not schools should require students to learn how to write in cursive. This comes complete with rubric.

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Should students be required to wear school uniforms? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about uniforms and whether or not schools should require uniforms. This comes complete with rubric. This is for Google Drive

Should students be allowed to use cell phones in school? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about cell phone usage and whether or not schools should ban cell phones. This comes complete with rubric

Should you delete your Facebook account? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about Facebook and whether or not having an account is a good idea. This comes complete with rubric.

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Should students be required to learn second language? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about whether or not schools should require students to learn second language. This comes complete with rubric. This is a pdf.

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Explain how vaccines work. This is an informative essay prompt, two articles,a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will learn about how vaccines are made and how they work in the human body. This comes complete with rubric.

A short quiz on Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream with 5 multiple choice questions and 2 short answer questions. Answer Key is included.

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What is the electoral college and how does it work? This is an informative essay prompt, two articles, a map, and outline sheet. Your kids will all learn how voting isn't as straightforward as some people think. This comes complete with rubric

Introducing how to write an essay for a standardized test has never been easier! This lesson focuses on how to organize and develop ideas and write an essay for all types of standardized writing tests. This lesson includes an introduction to and thorough explanation of each type of writing used in standardized tests.

Additionally, the lesson focuses on how to differentiate between the types of tests and provide students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links provided. The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

This resource explains the entire process of writing a thorough and concise essay in a standardized test. The PowerPoint and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the lesson easy for teachers.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to Write for a Standardized Test includes:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations and examples of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
• Introduction to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
• Descriptions of the elements of the different types of essays
• Instruction on how to compose each type of essay
• Lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Explanations and example slides of the types of writing tested in a standardized writing test
• Introduction slide to expository, argumentative, persuasive, narrative, and compare and contrast essays
• Description slides of the elements of the different types of essays
• Instruction slides on how to compose each type of essay
• Slides with lists of what each type of essay should include to be successful
• Guided note-taking sections

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Writing Unit include:

• Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons
• 6 Traits of Writing™
• How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
• How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
• General Statement and Detail Statements
• Thesis Statements
• Writing for Standardized Tests
• The Writing Process

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This resource demonstrates how to:

• Understand the basic structure and organization of an essay
• Identify and correct punctuation and capitalization errors
• Support and identify main / supporting / unimportant details
• Identify tone and voice
• Incorporate appropriate transitions
• Identify and correct verb tense, pronouns, and homophones

Introducing how to prepare for a standardized writing multiple choice test has never been easier! These 3 practice test lessons focus on developing the skills needed to successfully complete multiple choice writing tests. Additionally, the PowerPoints not only identify the correct response and why that response is correct, but also explain why each incorrect answer was not the right choice. This format provides students the opportunity to practice the skills they have learned.

The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

These 3 no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoints can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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These 3 lessons about how to prepare for a Multiple Choice Writing Test includes:

Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations of the different types of questions in multiple choice writing tests
• Practice determining why answers are correct and incorrect
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

PowerPoint Presentations with:

• Slides with explanations of each question and why each answer in the multiple choice writing test was correct or incorrect
• Guided note-taking sections

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Writing Unit include:

• Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons
• 6 Traits of Writing™
• How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
• How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
• General Statement and Detail Statements
• Thesis Statements
• Writing for Standardized Tests
• The Writing Process

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Write On!

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Copyright © Write On! with Jamie. All rights reserved by author. All components of this product are to be used by the original downloader only. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited unless additional licenses are purchased. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and elements found in this product are copyrighted and cannot be extracted and used outside of this file without permission or license. Intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

Figurative Language Interactive Activity

About This Resource

★ Figurative Language Interactive Activity

★ 21 pages

★ PDF

★ Figurative Language Interactive Flip Card Activity

★ Suitable for grades 5-8 (and lower-level high school students)

This resource includes:

★ 7 Figurative Language Flip Card Sheets

★ 5 Figurative Language Text Box Sheets

★ 2 Rubrics

★ 1 Bulletin Board Task Display Page

★ 1 Teacher Directions Page (Step-by-Step Instructions with Pictures)

★ Answer Keys (for all worksheets)

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This engaging Figurative Language Interactive Activity allows students to work independently or in pairs to match various figurative language types with their examples. There are 5 Text Box Sheets, each featuring 9 different figurative language examples. Students will read the statements in the text boxes and match each one with the corresponding figurative language flip card. Answer Keys are included!

Furthermore, there are 2 rubrics available. Rubric #1 can be used to assess the activity if students work independently, while Rubric #2 is designed for assessment when students work in pairs on this activity.

Lastly, included is a stunning Bulletin Board Task Display Page designed to enhance your bulletin boards. It features the rubrics and showcases the students' completed Interactive Flip Card Charts.

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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