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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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Ditch the Text Talk, Ace That Essay: A Hilarious Formal Writing Activity (Teachers Will Love Too!)

Struggling to engage students in formal writing? This interactive activity turns slang-filled text messages into polished essay prompts! Students will deciphering informal language and then rewrite it in proper form, giving teachers a sneak peek into their writing skills.

Benefits for Students:

• Master Formal Writing: Practice crafting clear, concise sentences.
• Boost Essay Skills: Develop strong essay structure and argument.
• Laugh & Learn: Lighthearted activity makes learning fun!

Benefits for Teachers:

• Fast Assessment: Gauge student writing abilities in a fun way.
• Engaging Break Activity: Perfect for morning meetings or class breaks.
• Hilarious Student Responses: Get ready for some laughs!

Ready to transform text talk into top-notch essays? Try this activity today!

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Need a FAST way to formatively assess your Spanish students?  This Minuto loco (Mad Minute) Spanish conjugating activity can be digital or print, but it’s a tried and true method to conjugating with speed and accuracy.  Students seem to really focus and work intently when we give them a time limit.  It reminds them of memorizing their math facts when they were in elementary school, and in a way, memorizing endings for verbs is no different!  But turning the important skill of conjugating into a short and fun game is very motivating for students.

The best thing about this resource is that it is ready to go, for any level, for any verb tense! You can use this resource over and over again in each class, and every school year!  It is so easy to tailor to your curriculum, vocabulary or grammar!  Having everything you need in one place is such a time saver, and all the irregulars of particular tenses are worked in!  Students love this, and enjoy tracking their progress over time!

Who can use this product?

• Students at any level of Spanish

How can I use this product?

• Print or digitally assign a page 
• Use as a warm up, a class activity, a homework assignment or even a quiz!
• Time students (1-2 minutes), and correct in class.  Use a copy of the same sheet for several classes to track improvement in speed and accuracy!

What’s included in this product?

• 1 page of Teacher Notes with suggestions for many ways to use this resource

• 10 different conjugating sheets that focus on the following kinds of verbs:

• Regular verbs (ar, er, ir)

• Irregular preterite verbs

• Irregular subjunctive verbs

• Reflexive Verbs

• Future and Conditional Verbs

• Present and Past Perfect Verbs

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Are you looking for engaging activities to teach figurative language? Do you struggle to engage and motivate your students to learn? Then download this BUNDLE Similes Onomatopoeia and Alliteration a Figurative Language Activity! This no prep resource comes with 8 unique project-based learning activities. Students can choose between making a game, writing stories, creating memes, and more! There's something for every child regardless of ability or interest.

To differentiate instruction, you will also receive 3 Choice Boards - each with the same activities, but different instructions (based on what you, as the teacher, think your student should focus on).

Students can also do more than one activity to provide them with further practice.

This product contains:

• Similes & Metaphors Choice Board with 8 unique activities
• 3 Choice Boards (same activities, slightly different instructions)
• 2 types of student checklists (to ensure they are handing in their best work). One meant for younger students, one for older students
• Grading rubric (One sheet, to be cut, has 2 rubrics for in-class use. The second sheet has a single rubric so you can use it digitally.)
• A checklist of similes & metaphors (for planning purposes)
• A list of the same similes and metaphors but with definitions
• Terms of Use

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This engaging resource features an exciting revising & editing passage about the island of Bora Bora, the jewel of the South Pacific. My students have enjoyed this resource, and while it is sometimes a struggle to get them engaged in revise/edit activities, I heard tons of collaborative conversation as I monitored while they worked.

Aligned to Texas TEKS & Common Core

What's Included:

• Revise/Edit Passage: "Bora Bora! The Jewel of the South Pacific." This passage about the small island of Bora Bora is interesting and engaging, filled with opportunities for students to practice revising and editing.

• Targeted skills practice:

  • Revising:
    • Revising for Clarity
    • Combining Sentences
    • Unnecessary Details
    • Adding Details
  • Editing:
    • Homophones/Commonly Confused Words
    • Spelling
    • Commas/Complex Sentences

• Flexible Assessment (3 formats): (All assessment types feature the same questions.)

  • 10 Multiple Choice Questions: A traditional assessment format to gauge understanding
  • Task Cards: Interactive and student-driven practice
  • Google Form (Link Included): Easy online assessment with automatic grading (requires a Google account).

• Answer Key: Makes grading a breeze, saving you valuable time.

This resource is perfect for:

• Grammar and mechanics practice
• Building editing and revising confidence
• Low-prep test prep activity
• Engaging students with an engaging topic
• Providing differentiated assessment options

Turn editing and revising from mundane to captivating with this exciting resource! I hope you find it as useful in your class as I have in mine!

Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.

The topic of this resource is - Should Teachers and Students be Friends on Social Media?

All aspects of argument writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their argumentative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing argument writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template 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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This Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

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

Argumentative Writing Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Argumentative Writing Prompts Unit 1 include:

• What Time Should Students Go to Bed?
• Should Students Offer Co-ed Athletic Programs?
• Are Youth Centers Effective?
• Is Year-Round School a Better Schedule?
• Should Students and Teachers Be Friends on Social Media?
• Is Homework Effective?
• What Should Be a New Federal Holiday?
• Should School Uniforms Be Required?
• Does TV Have Any Educational Value?
• Do Video Games Promote Violence?

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Lesson with bundle purchase:

• Is Remote Learning More Effective?

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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.

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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Connect with me for the latest Write On! with Jamie news:

• YouTube
• Instagram
• Write On! with Jamie Blog
• FB Community for 6-12 ELA Teachers

. . . and visit my WRITE ON! with Jamie website for a free TEXT EVIDENCE WRITING LESSON! 

Write On!

Jamie

© Google Inc.™ All rights reserved. Google™ and the Google Logo are registered trademarks of Google Inc.™ Write On! with Jamie® is an independent company and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google Inc.™

Terms of Use

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.