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Essay Writing Unit - Presentations, Handouts, Graphic Organizers & Assignments

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Essay Writing Unit - Presentations, Handouts, Graphic Organizers & Assignments: This essay bundle contains all the documents you will need to teach your high school (or late middle school) students proper essay writing. With engaging PowerPoint

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

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W.7.1, W.7.1b, W.7.1d, W.7.1e, W.7.2c, W.7.2e, W.7.2f, W.7.4, W.7.8, W.7.10, W.8.1...

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Debate - Slides, Organizers, Worksheets, Handout, & Topics for Classroom Debates

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Debate - Slides, Organizers, Worksheets, Handout, & Topics for Classroom Debates: Elevate your classroom debates with this ready-to-use resource that has absolutely everything you need to set up and implement formal debates in your classroom.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

SL.9-10.1a, SL.9-10.1d, SL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.3, SL.9-10.4

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Video Journal Writing Prompts - Video Clip Opinion and Personal Writing Volume 1

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Video Journal Writing Prompts - Video Clip Opinion and Personal Writing Volume 1: Transform journal writing in your classroom with these captivating Video Journal Writing Prompts! Designed to connect with the modern student, this resource features a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Video Files, Lesson

$6.99

561

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Thesis Statement Writing for Essays - Lesson Presentation, Handout, & Checklist

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Thesis Statement Writing for Essays - Lesson Presentation, Handout, & Checklist: Help your students craft the perfect thesis statement for their essay with this ready-to-use lesson. A thesis statement is the main point or argument that will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Lesson

$4.99

522

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Movie Review Writing - Presentation and Activities for Writing a Film Review

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Movie Review Writing - Presentation and Activities for Writing a Film Review: This movie review writing lesson is a comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of teaching students how to write a compelling movie review. With detailed

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.9-10.4, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.9

$4.99

187

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5 Paragraph Essay Writing Presentation and Essay Graphic Organizers and Rubric

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5 Paragraph Essay Writing Presentation and Essay Graphic Organizer Outline - Teach essay structure with this ready-to-use lesson that reviews the most important elements students should know to write and format a 5-paragraph essay. The presentation

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1b, W.7.1e, W.7.2b, W.7.2f, W.7.10, W.8.1, W.8.1e, W.8.2f, W.8.4, W.9-10.1...

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Plagiarism Lesson - Presentation, One Pager Assignment, and MLA Formatting Book

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Plagiarism Lesson - Presentation, One Pager Assignment, and MLA Formatting Book: Provide your students with the knowledge and skills to avoid plagiarism and uphold academic integrity with this ready-to-use plagiarism lesson, presentation, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

$4.99

240

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Quote of the Week Posters and Activities - Bulletin Board Display or Bell Ringer

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Quote of the Week Posters and Activities - Bulletin Board Display or Bell Ringer: These quote posters will brighten up your classroom bulletin boards and also engage your students in writing as a bell-ringer! The resource includes a year of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

$8.99

280

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MLA Formatting 9th Ed. Presentation, Activity, Citation Practice, and Task Cards

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MLA Formatting 9th Ed. Presentation, Activity, Citation Practice, and Task Cards: Help empower your students with a comprehensive understanding of MLA formatting with this ready-to-use resource tailored to the 9th edition. This bundle includes a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.7.8, W.8.8, W.9-10.8, W.11-12.8, CCRA.W.8

$6.99

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MLA Formatting 9th Ed. - Student Reference Handbook for Essay Writing

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MLA Formatting 9th Ed. - Student Reference Handbook for Essay Writing: Equip your students with the essential guidelines for writing research essays with this handy MLA formatting (9th Edition) student handbook. Designed for ease of use, this

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Printables

$3.00

208

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Quote of the Week Posters and Activity - Bulletin Board Display or Bell Ringer

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Quote of the Week Posters and Activity - Bulletin Board Display or Bell Ringer: These quote posters will brighten up your classroom bulletin boards and also engage your students in writing as a bell-ringer! The resource includes a year of inspiring

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

$7.99

152

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The Outsiders Writing Prompts - Video Clips and Journal Writing Topics

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The Outsiders Writing Prompts Video Clips is a ready-to-use resource that will help your students make connections to their reading of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Students will watch a short video clip on YouTube that relates to a topic, theme, or

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Literature, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.4, W.8.10, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.10, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.9, CCRA.W.10

$1.99

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Quote of the Week Bell Ringers - 40 Famous Quotes & Writing Response Assignments

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Quote of the Week Bell Ringers - 40 Famous Quotes & Writing Response Assignments: Begin each week with our Quote of the Week Bell Ringers, including 40 famous quotes from important people in history. These insightful bell-ringers are designed to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

$6.99

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Writing Prompts - 105 Journal Writing Prompts Creative Quick Write Bell Ringers

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Writing Prompts - 105 Journal Writing Prompts Creative Quick Write Bell Ringers: Unlock the potential of journal writing in your classroom with our ready-to-use resource. This resource not only helps in getting to know your students better but also

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Task Cards

$6.99

145

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Quotations in Essay Writing - Integrating and Embedding Quotes in MLA Format

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Quotations in Essay Writing - Integrating and Embedding Quotes in MLA Format: Help your students understand how to properly embed and integrate quotations into their academic essay writing with this ready-to-use resource. Use the included

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.8, W.8.8, W.9-10.8, CCRA.W.8

$4.99

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Formal Writing Style - Academic Essay Writing Presentation, Handouts, & Activity

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Formal Writing Style - Academic Essay Writing Presentation, Handouts, & Activity: This resource was designed to enhance your students' writing by helping them employ a more formal writing style in their essays! The lesson will allow students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.8.1d, W.9-10.1d, W.11-12.1d

$4.99

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VIDEO JOURNAL PROMPTS: Grades 3 - 6

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JOURNAL WRITING WITH VIDEOS GRADES 3 - 6: Get your students' attention with these engaging video writing prompts! Videos are an amazing way to hook your students into a topic before getting them to write. Youtube is required for the video clips in

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Activities, Video Files, Lesson

$6.99

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Free Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer - Hamburger Method Template

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Free Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer - Hamburger Method Template: Enhance your paragraph writing instruction with this free Paragraph Writing Graphic Organizer, following the popular 'Hamburger Paragraph Method.' Students can easily structure

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Essay Writing Unit - Slides, Organizers & Assignments - Digital Print Bundle

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Essay Writing Unit - Slides, Organizers & Assignments - Digital and Print Bundle: This digital and print essay bundle contains all the resources you will need to teach your high school (or late middle school) students proper essay writing. With

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Google Apps

$63.88

$34.99

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Argument Writing Introduction & Argumentative Essay Escape Room Reading Activity

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Argument Writing Introduction & Argumentative Essay Escape Room Reading Activity: This argument writing reading escape room style challenge is a new and fun way to engage your students and improve their understanding of argument writing. The

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Games

$4.99

Digital Download ZIP (14.02 MB)

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Bonnie from Presto Plans spent almost a decade in the English Language Arts classroom teaching all grades at the middle and high school level. She also has training and experience instructing English as an Additional Language both in Canada and Internationally and has worked as a resource teacher working with students who have special needs or exceptionalities. She now works full time developing resources and sharing teaching strategies for an amazing community of ELA educators. You can connect with her, and thousands of other teacher, in her free Facebook Group called Presto Plans: The English Teachers' Lounge!

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Graduated with Honors with Distinction
SMART Exemplary Educator Award

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

- Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in English Language and Literature and a minor in French Second Language.
- Bachelor of Education in Middle and High School Education
- Masters advanced certification in literacy education.
- International Baccalaureate Training (English B).
- Training in Resource and Methods (Special Education)

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