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Writing Rubric [student version] | Burger Sandwich
By Nardine Mettry
This fun and engaging burger-themed rubric makes writing expectations clear and understandable for students. With four clear levels of achievement, this rubric provides valuable guidance for students to improve their writing skills.
What's Included:
⭐Writing Attempts:
Narrative
Christmas: Trapped in a Snow Globe | My Snowman Came to Life
Thanksgiving: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner | How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner
Others: Journey to the Center of the Earth | Forms of Energy in my Car - Science, Art & WRITING Project
Easter: Benny the Bunny - Easter's Surprise | NOT Bunny - Eggcelent Easter/Spring Surprise
Halloween: Trapped in a Haunted House
Persuasive | Dear Santa - Villains Edition | Who Will Guide the Sleigh | Halloween: Can I Keep My Witch?
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Informative essay, prompt, outline, and rubric
By Educate and Create
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
Narrative Essay Graphic Organizer Writing Template
By April S Bash
Narrative Essay Graphic Organizer Worksheets :
Includes 4 pages:
* Graphic Organizer outline (2 pages)
* Final Draft with college-rule lines (2 pages)
Print these pages front/back for easy handouts!
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200 Pages Blank paper, College ruled, Lined Journal & Music sheet for Writing
By Zaazoua Mostapha
8.5 x 11 inches, 200 Pages Blank Pages Paper, College Ruled, Lined Journal & Music Sheet for Writing and Music Composition
Perfect for teachers and students to write in everything they want
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Charles by Shirley Jackson - Text Analysis Writing Prompt, Text Based Evidence
By Write On with Jamie
Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Charles" by Shirley Jackson has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository / informative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.
All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.
The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their informative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing expository 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 Citing Text Evidence Expository / Informative writing prompt lesson includes:
Entertaining Instructional Video with:
Detailed Lesson Plan with:
Worksheets with:
Slide Show Presentation with:
Expository Writing Quiz
Expository Rubric
Expository Graphic Organizer
Google Slides™
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Persuasive Writing Project - Transform Your School!
By Clodagh
Are you seeking a dynamic Persuasive Writing Project to engage and empower your students while fostering positive change within your school community? Discover our comprehensive resource, designed to elevate students' persuasive writing skills and advocacy abilities.
This engaging and thought provoking persuasive writing project empowers students to identify areas for improvement within their school environment, craft persuasive arguments to advocate for change, and present their proposals in dynamic and impactful ways. With a variety of options to choose from, students will delve into critical thinking, research skills, and persuasive writing techniques while addressing real world issues within their school.
Here's what's included in this Persuasive Writing Project:
Persuasive Writing Outlines: A detailed guide outlining the project objectives, requirements, and assessment criteria to ensure clarity and alignment with educational standards.
Brainstorm Area: Kickstart creativity and idea generation with a dedicated brainstorming space. Students can jot down their thoughts, potential solutions, and arguments before diving into the writing process.
Partner Chat Page: Foster collaboration and peer feedback with a designated partner chat page. Students can exchange ideas, provide constructive criticism, and refine their arguments through meaningful dialogue.
Research Sheet: Equip students with the tools they need to conduct thorough research and gather evidence to support their persuasive writing. This organised template guides students through the research process, ensuring credibility and relevance in their arguments.
Project Options Menu: Students can select from a range of exciting options to present their persuasive proposals, including speeches, multimedia presentations, debates, posters, or even social media campaigns. This allows for differentiation and caters to diverse learning styles and interests.
Self Assessment Checklist: Encourage student accountability and reflection with a comprehensive self-assessment tool. Students can evaluate their own persuasive writing based on specific criteria, fostering metacognitive skills and ownership of their learning process.
Empower your students to become influential change makers within their school community through this impactful Persuasive Writing Project. Transform your classroom into a hub of empowerment and inspiration today! Who knows, their changes might even come into effect!
Julius Caesar FINAL WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Essay Prompts, Advice, Rubric | EDITABLE
By Rigorous Resources for High School English
Looking for a final writing assignment on Shakespeare's Julius Caesar? This resource features everything you'll need to lead students through the process of writing an analytical essay about Julius Caesar.
The resource features 5 writing prompts which will motivate students to think with nuance about important themes in the play. The resource also includes scaffolding to help students select evidence, generate an outline, and begin writing. For teachers, the resource features an assessment rubric which can be used to grade and provide feedback on students' analytical writing.
As a bonus, this resource also features a two-page handout on how to embed quotations within an analytical essay. The handout provides students with three techniques for framing textual evidence: the block quotation, the clause-and-colon method, and the integration of short quotations into one's own sentence.
Here's what you'll find in this editable 10-page resource:
The entire unit will come to you in two separate formats: Word Docs *and* PDFs. Because the Word docs are fully editable, you'll be able to customize them to match the skill levels of your students year after year. If you don't have Microsoft Word, you'll still be able to access PDF versions which are easy to navigate and quick to print.
Rigorous Resources is your one-stop shop for top-quality resources on William Shakespeare. Wishing you an amazing experience with teaching the Julius Caesar. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I love hearing from fellow teachers who share a passion for great literature!
Happy teaching!
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Feel free to check out these complete units on Shakespeare's masterpieces:
COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Romeo and Juliet
COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Julius Caesar
COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Macbeth
COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Othello
COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Hamlet
COMPLETE UNIT with Workbooks on Much Ado About Nothing
INTRO TO SHAKESPEARE: Biography, Globe Theater, Language, & Meter
Logical Fallacies & Rhetorical Devices - Lesson & Activities - HS - ELA
By Blooming Through High School
Get ready for argumentative units with this engaging activity centered around persuasive techniques in rhetorical devices, and logical fallacies.
Teacher students what makes a good and bad argument with a short lesson and 5 practice paragraphs to evaluate for effectiveness. Afterwards, students can practice rhetorical devices in advertisements and analyze why the device was chosen (author's purpose).
ALSO INCLUDED IS AN EXTENSION ACTIVITY where students can get creative and make their own ads.
- Teacher directions
- Grading Rubric
- Student instructions
- Research and Brainstorm document
(no templates for creation are included)
PROVIDED IN WORD/POWERPOINT & PDF
Essay Writing Lapbook-4 Square Templates
By Kim Romero
Sometimes it feels like teaching young children how to write an essay is impossible. The My Essay Writing Lapbook makes this process so much easier. Students will learn how to make an Essay Writing plan, find a powerful lead, and write an essay using this Lapbook. The lapbook is a fun and interactive way for kids to organize their thinking process.
Included in this Lapbook is the following:
-4 different 4 + 1 Square Writing templates. Each template is for a different types of writing (narrative, fictional, comparing stories, comparing characters, persuasive, & informational).
Lapbook Contents:
-Cover Page
-(3) Interactive Writing Checklists
- Interactive Powerful Leads Spin Wheel (one premade and one blank for personalization).
-Interactive Transition Words according to color templates(one premade and one blank for personalization).
-Powerful Synonym Chart (Blank).
-Transition Words Interactive templates (3 premade and 3 blank for personalization).
- Writing Checklists templates (3 premade and 3 blank).
- 2 Model Essay Plans (Color coded).
- 2 Model Essays that accompany the plans (color coded).
- Writing Process Chart and Spelling Word Chart (Blank).
Suggestions and Instruction Guide with pictures included. All printables are in black and white.
Items not included are: file folder, tape, construction paper, and brass brad.
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150 Daily Journal Prompts: Writing Choice Boards
By Inspired By MlG
150 Daily Journal Prompts: Writing Choice Boards - Boost student writing skills with this no-prep resource!Teachers will love the time-saving benefits of pre-written prompts that cater to all learning styles.Students can choose from a variety of descriptive, narrative, and opinion writing topics to engage in personalized journaling experiences.Perfect for morning work, brain breaks, or independent writing activities. Cross out completed prompts to track progress and stay motivated.
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Author's Style Writing Activities (Middle Grades)
By Beth Hammett
For Middle Grade Students, all writers have it, but do you know what style is and how to recognize it? This 15 page presentation for will help students understand and analyze their own writing styles, as well as other authors' styles. Easy to follow format will have students analyzing style in no time! Includes: Checklist for Authors Handout Definitions for Author's Style . Examples of Classic Literature and Fairy Tale to Analyze How to Find Author's Style in Writing Extra Style Analysis Activities Author's Style Workshopping Handout How and Why to Improve Student's author's style Terminologies and definitions include: Audience—listeners, readers, viewers of work Author’s voice—sets writing apart from others; uniqueness of writing Genre—category/organization pattern of writing Purpose—intent of writing Mood—reader’s emotion to the writing Tone—author’s attitude about subject matter Sentence fluency—cadence, flow, transitions used Sentence variety—lengths/mixture of sentences Word choices—descriptions, figurative language, repetitions, synonyms… Excellent for introducing style, writing concepts, standardized testing reviews, class assessments, college readiness, CCSS, literacy centers, and grammar/editing revisions, Students will be able to identify their authors' styles after working through this presentation.
Oral and Written Presentation Rubric
By YourTeachingDoc
Learning involves both oral and written presentations, which are crucial to mastering presentation skills. To aid in the evaluation process, this rubric covers both types of presentations and is presented on a single, user-friendly page. It can be used by students, teachers, or paraprofessionals. Additionally, a digital version is provided for students to assess their peers.
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Middle School Argument Writing Essay Analysis activity, Peer/ Self Checklist
By The Red-Haired Reader
This product has 3 parts. First, there is a hi-lighting activity that requires students to go back into an Argument Essay they've already written and color-code the different essential parts of their writing. You could post this assignment on Google classroom or project the directions onto the Smart Board. The second part is a checklist for Argument Writing. You will make a copy for each student. The students could use it themselves for self- assessment, OR they could switch and use it for peer feedback. Finally, there is a very helpful chart that includes transition words for Argument Writing, including power words, transition words, turnback words, and counter argument words. You can copy this for all students, hang it on the wall, project it on the Smart Board, or post it on Google classroom. My students keep this in their binders to refer to all year long.
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AVID Argumentative Writing - Thesis Statement Teaching Slides and Activity
By KJ Inspired Resources
Are you an AVID teacher or English Language arts teacher? Need to explain how to write a thesis statement in an argumentative essay to middle or high school students? In this product you will find everything you need to help your students craft their thesis statements!
What You Get:
✏️5 teach slides
✏️"make it better" activity direction slide
✏️7 bad thesis statements
✏️7 better thesis statement examples
✏️argumentative writing prompt
✏️21 argumentative writing topic ideas
✏️4 steps guiding students in crafting their thesis statements
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Transition Words Anchor Chart for K-6- Printable Writing Folder Resource
By Veronica Reyes
✏️ Are your students struggling with TRANSITIONS in their writing? ✏️
✍️ Let's get writing with our Transition Words Anchor Chart! Designed for grades K-6, this resource is perfect for guiding students toward more cohesive and organized writing. Works for narratives, sequential and many more writing genres!
The anchor chart includes all essential transition words categorized by their placement in writing, making it easy for students to sequence their writing. It comes with pieces for a larger display on poster board or chart paper, ensuring visibility and accessibility for whole-class instruction. We've also included a guide for creating the anchor chart, making it effortless for teachers to set up and use in their classrooms.
Student Versions:
Enhance student learning with two versions of the anchor chart.
Versatile and easy to use, our student versions are designed to support students in becoming independent and proficient writers. Whether it's for writing folders, small group activities, or individual reference, these student versions cater to varying learning styles and needs within your classroom.
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Persuasive Writing LESSON | NO PREP | INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS | SIXTH GRADE
By Teachin Tips
Introduce your students to persuasive writing with this NO PREP Persuasive Writing LESSON! Integrated with GOOGLE SLIDES for you to effortlessly introduce persuasive writing! Complete with both DIGITAL & PRINT INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOKS! This lesson is ideal for SAVING TIME and keeping students ENGAGED.
FEATURES
✏️ Google Slides PowerPoint (Teaching Slides) for Introducing Persuasive Texts
✏️ Digital Interactive Notebook Including 8 Activities
✏️ PDF Printable Black & White Interactive Notebook Including 12 Activities
✏️ Self-Grading Class & Student Quizzes
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Writing Center Banner | Bulletin Board | Back to School | ELA Writer's Workshop
By Perfectly Planned Designs
Looking to make your classroom more welcoming this back to school season?
This bright Writing Center Banner is a great way to welcome students and visitors into your classroom each day! It will liven up your space and motivate your students....plus, it's so cute!! Prints two letters per page for a total of 8 pages. There are also three printable pencils in different colors which can be printed out and attached to the banner to your liking.
**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**
Best of all, this banner coordinated perfectly with my best-selling Writing Tools Folder: get your students writing at a higher level by offering them a colorful and coordinated reference for your Writing Center!! This reference guide is ideal for middle school students to use during independent writing assignments. Whether it is class work, center work, writing workshop, or homework, it provides quality writing The pages can be placed in a folder, booklet, or even displayed in a writing center. It helps eliminate questions and shows students ways to write effectively. This is going to help your students work independently while writing. This product is geared toward middle school but can also be used in upper elementary. I make a bunch of these Writing Tools Folders and keep them in my Writing Center and love how it helps students become more organized and independent while writing.
This resource includes 8 Anchor Charts and 3 Cover Page Options
Character Traits which comes in 4 different colors with chevron and swirls styles. The chart contains over 100 character traits that students can use to refer to during various writing activities.
Elaboration Stems which features writing stems students can use while elaborating on evidence in their essays. This chart is essential because students can refer to them while writing but gradually start incorporating them as it becomes a force of habit.
**Other Ways to Say...**which offers students multiple synonyms for overused words such as happy or sad. Great for displaying in your writing center!
Transitions which includes a strong set of transitions every writer should be using to aid in the flow of their writing, whether it's for emphasizing, giving an example or concluding an essay!
Said is Dead! which features other words for said, which is terribly overused in my classroom when there are tons of better choices!
Use This...Not That! which features better word choices for commonly used words and expressions.
Mood...which offers a great choice of words that depict either a positive, negative, or neutral mood!
Tone...which offers a great choice of words that depict either a positive, negative, or neutral tone!
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By Homeschool with Big Easy Homeschooling Mom
This word sleuth will provide your students/children with a fun journey in writing ELA Essays with key vocabulary words. It can be done in class, centers, or as a fun homework assignment.
Word sleuth is in PPTX format along with the answer key.
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Essay Outline for Older Students
Including:
Introduction:
- Hook
- Preview
- Thesis
3 Body Paragraphs:
- Topic Sentences
- 3 Key Details Each
Conclusion:
- Restate Thesis
- Summary
- Closing Sentence
Writing an Informational Paragraph Graphic Organizer, Example, and Template
By Sign with me TOD
Writing an informational paragraph is an important writing project that gives students time to conduct research on a specific topic that is of interest to them. It sets the foundation for having students write an informational essay. Once they are finished with their masterpiece, they can share it with their friends and family members. This packet includes information to share with your students about what informational writing is, why we complete informational writing tasks, what steps to follow when writing the topic sentence, supporting sentences, and conclusion, how to make our writing flow so that it makes sense to the reader, and tips to look for when rereading and editing. This packet also includes an example showing the process that is used to complete an informational paragraph. Using this guide, students will write and complete a simple or complex informational paragraph. An example of a completed graphic organizer, an example of an informational paragraph, graphic organizer template, and two rough draft /final draft templates are included with this packet as well.
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