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Middle school writing-essays resources for ESL-EFL-ELL under $5
Getting to Know You | Four Corners Game | ESL Activity | Back to School
Four Corners is an activity that gets students up and out of their seats. This 4 Corners game is a fun "Getting to Know You" activity, perfect for the beginning of the year and throughout. It can also double as an engaging class warm-up activity! Created for beginning and intermediate English learners, thirty differentiated slides with visual supports provide ample question choices to suit your class needs. Three levels of questions are included, with ten slides for each level. Project a questio
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5th - 8th
Biography Graphic Organizers Research Project Book Report and Writing Templates
Are your students overwhelmed by the thoughts of a research project? Do they struggle with not knowing how to organize their information and thoughts to create a biography report?These Biography Research Project and Writing Templates are designed to help your students easily complete a biographical research paper, and create a fun final project.Use this easy-to-use project to help your students learn how to write a biographical research paper. Choose from 4 different graphic organizers for stude
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2nd - 6th
Sentence Structure Simple Compound and Complex Sentences Task Cards TWO SETS!
Practice sentence structure using these 64 task cards designed to help with student writing and sentence building!WHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:64 Task Cards (Two Sets) (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysClassroom PostersDIGITAL:2 Google Slides VersionsEasel ActivityEasel Assessment - Self-CheckingDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Cards to extend the lessonSelf-Checking or Short AnswerMultiple versions of the recording sheet includedGreat for 4th, 5th, 6th,
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4th - 7th
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Writing Rubrics - Paragraph Rubrics - Essay Rubrics - 1 Point Rubric
Check out the variety of WRITING RUBRICS to assess your paragraph and essay writing assignments! It comes in PowerPoint and PDF. Included in this resource are different types of writing and versions of rubrics.WHAT TYPES OF WRITING ARE INCLUDED?★ Paragraph Writing★ Narrative Writing★ Personal Narrative Writing (Recount Writing)★ Opinion Writing★ Informative Writing ★ Descriptive Writing★ Persuasive Writing★ How-To WritingWHAT VERSIONS OF POINT SCALES ARE INCLUDED?1. 3 POINT WRITING SCALE- 5-3
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2nd - 6th
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Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences PowerPoint Lesson
Are you searching for a step-by-step PowerPoint that can be used to introduce simple, compound, and complex sentences to your students in a way that will grab their attention? You've come to the right place! This 74-slide PowerPoint is designed to teach your students about the differences between simple, compound, and complex sentences. Students will have opportunities to identify and generate each type of sentence.This student-friendly PowerPoint allows you to teach the types of sentences while
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Plagiarism Lecture, Game-Based Approach to Introduce/Reinforce Plagiarism Rules
You know you need to show your students the right way to handle sourced material to prevent plagiarism, but the subject matter can be so dry, causing teens to tune out during your lecture. To fix this, use a lecture disguised as a game to help cover the basics of proper MLA source citation and plagiarism rules.This product includes a projectable “game” of PDF slides (shh...it’s really a lecture – don’t tell our students) with concrete, real-world examples of how source citations should be handle
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8th - 11th, Higher Education
Thesis Statement Practice Worksheets
Do your students need extra practice writing thesis statements? Then this printable worksheet packet is for you! Included are seven practice sheets perfect for bellwork, stations, remediation, homework, subwork, extra practice, and more! Simply print and go - answer keys included!This product includes:•Create a Thesis Statement •Thesis: Strong or Weak?•Why Is It Weak?•Attention Grabber or Thesis?•Thesis Test Prep Practice•Good vs. Bad Thesis•Essay Planning•Answer keysYou may also be interested
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6th - 9th
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Paragraph Outlining Color Coding Writing a Single Paragraph Prewriting Outline
Do your students struggle to understand the basic structure of a paragraph? This Paragraph Color Coding and Outlining Packet can help! This print and digital unit will allow you to directly teach your students the organization of a paragraph and help them create better outlines. This paperless and print packet is a nice addition to any writing program and can be used successfully in any classroom. I can't say enough about how much I love teaching basic paragraph writing using the explicit writin
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3rd - 6th
Peer Editing Checklist - 3 peer review checklists & forms PRINT + DIGITAL
Make peer editing effective, accessible, and engaging with these peer editing checklists! This peer review resource includes 3 forms for peer editing that help guide students as they complete a thorough and effective peer review. Includes peer editing checklists for argument, narrative, and informative writing! Now available in print and digital! Provide your students with the guidance and tools they need to become better writers and editors with these peer review checklists. With one form for e
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Ultimate Writing Bundle - Secondary ELA Writing
Idioms Worksheets and Activities Unit Printable AND Digital
Idioms is such a fun concept to teach in the intermediate grades! Students love the idioms worksheets and activities in this high-interest, engaging unit, while teachers enjoy the NO PREP nature of this packet. Just print and go!Please click the PREVIEW button to get a closer look at everything included!This best-selling packet includes:Printable AND Digital Google VersionsA Guide to Idioms (mini-glossary for teaching)My Personal Guide to Idioms - student worksheetIdiom Match - Worksheet and Ans
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3rd - 6th
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Transitions Words Paragraph Writing Anchor Chart Printable Transition Word List
Help your students improve their paragraph writing with this Transitions in Paragraph Writing resource that comes in print and digital. This packet will help your students learn how to write paragraphs more successfully by mastering transitions.TEACHERS ARE SAYING:"My students were having difficulty with transitions, and this resource really helped them. It provided great practice. I highly recommend!"- Andrea, 4th Grade Teacher ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I love the variety of practice in this packet. Has helped my
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3rd - 6th
Topic Sentences in Paragraph Writing Activity - How to Write a Topic Sentence
Do your students struggle to create effective topic sentences? Since directly teaching my students five basic types of topic sentences and having them practice these types in a variety of ways, I've been amazed at their progress! This Topic Sentence resource includes two formats: print and digital, to give you greater teacher flexibility. Besides guided activities and review sheets for each of the five types of topic sentences presented, there's a topic sentence sorting game, posters, and more t
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3rd - 6th
Embedding Quotations – How to Embed Quotes Pre-test, Lecture & Reference Sheet
Weary of students who slap quoted material into their essays without any framing or support? Fix this common mistake made by young writers with these interactive lesson materials.Begin with a “pre-test”/skill assessment of students’ knowledge regarding M.L.A. citation formatting and concrete detail/quote framing. Then, work through the answers to the skill assessment pre-test with a dynamic lecture (30 slides) that uses compelling examples and modern design to hold students’ interest. (Let's be
Grades:
8th - 11th
Conclusion Sentences for Paragraph Writing - How to Write Paragraph Conclusions
Ever feel like writing conclusions may be the hardest part of paragraph writing for your students? This Conclusions Packet can help! It comes in both print and digital and has targeted worksheets, posters, and detailed Teacher Notes all about writing conclusions! My favorite part? It has sample conclusions to discuss together as a class. By directly teaching conclusions, your students will have a much stronger idea of how to create a variety of conclusions to create improved paragraphs and essay
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3rd - 6th
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Discussion Activity - What Would You Do? Speaking Activity Prompt Cards
Discussion Activity - What Would You Do? Speaking Activity Prompt Cards: These discussion cards are designed to engage even the most reluctant students in active discussion and conversation in the classroom. The product provides all the necessary tools to engage students in friendly debates and discussions on ethical dilemmas. Each of the cards presents a scenario and students must decide what they would do in the situation and justify their choice. This is an excellent tool to use in intermedia
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6th - 12th
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The Lion King - Food Chains & Webs, Relationships, & Biomes
**UPDATED TO INCLUDE BOTH DIGITAL (formatting updated as of 4/2024) AND PRINT VERSIONS and you can download the clips file if you don't want students to watch the entire movie** In this activity, students will be expected to watch either the entire Lion King movie or clips to complete the movie guide, which asks ecology related questions. Students will show their understanding of food chains, food webs, symbiotic relationships, and biomes as they watch a favorite movie through a science lens. Af
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3rd - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
Opinion Writing Graphic Organizers | Argumentative Writing | Printable & Digital
12 printable, editable, and digital graphic organizers for argument and opinion writing! Argument and opinion writing templates for use in your Google Classroom are also included! Make argument writing easier on you and your students with these printable, editable, and digital graphic organizers!**This resource is part of the Writing Graphic Organizers Bundle. It includes 45 different graphic organizers for teaching narrative, summary, argumentative, and expository writing at a 25% discount pric
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5th - 8th
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Paired Text Passages - Cell Phones Opinion Writing - Print & Digital
Students write stronger opinion essays (argumentative in 6th) using these printable or digital fact-based paired passages, or paired texts, about cell phones. Students are given an engaging focus question, then read these perfectly paired passages to formulate strong opinions. Students search the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinion, then organize their thoughts on the graphic organizer. The organizer supports students as they write their final opi
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3rd - 6th
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Common Grammar and Writing Mistakes Escape Room Game - Digital Resource
This digital resource is a grammar review disguised as a fun escape room adventure activity. Mission: individuals or teams work through puzzles to discover the location of stolen jewels. Challenges in this grammar escape room include working with common mistakes in writing, such as frequently confused words and common grammar errors. There are also other challenges to encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and following directions! (See important information below about tech requirements)
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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Restate the Question Task Cards Advanced Set for Grades 4-8 Questioning Skills
The ability to restate a question, in order to answer in a complete sentence is important not only in test-taking situations, but also for many types of writing. These 32 task cards (print or digital) can help your students learn this challenging skill. There are two types of questions in this set. Cards 1-20 feature one-part questions. Odd cards ask about the student’s life while even cards ask about text/media and the outside world. Each question includes some context to add to the challenge.
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4th - 8th
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Winter Puzzle Activities Bundle - Crosswords, Word Searches and More
A great value bundle of black and white NO PREP winter word puzzles with picture clues. Packed full of fun for a winter project or to practise seasonal vocabulary. Great for EFL / ESL. It includes 2 packs: Winter Puzzles (standard set using 20 words) and Winter Puzzles – Harder (40 words). All puzzles are provided in two versions to allow differentiation in the classroom. Answer keys are included. Easy to use – just print and go.Winter Puzzles contains:· Word search· Crossword· Word paths· Codeb
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1st - 6th
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Transition Words and Phrases
**UPDATE**
After using this for a couple years, I've added two new pages.
This now includes:
1. The original Transition Words and Phrases page detailed below.
2. Transitions for Primary Essay Paragraphs
(This page is what I use on a more day to day basis when teaching writing and appropriate transitions for different places in primary level essays. This page also includes Transitions to Text Evidence and Evidence Elaboration)
3. Ways to Hook Your Reader
This is a compilation of Transition W
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education
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Word Ladders VOL 1 - Puzzles for Vocabulary and Spelling - Fun Friday Activities
Word Ladders are fun word guessing puzzle games and are great for building vocabulary and spelling skills. Students give answers to clues and definitions, changing one letter at a time as they go down or up the ladder until all spaces are filled. Includes differentiated printable and digital options (Google Slides).⭐️ What You'll Get (Click PREVIEW or watch the VIDEO for a closer look):12 different puzzles3 differentiated levels for each puzzle with additional options to adjust the level of diff
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3rd - 7th, Adult Education
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Persuasive Writing - Graphic Organizers, Planning Pages and Rubrics
If your students struggle with writing a PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH or ESSAY this set of templates and graphic organizers is for you! This resource leads students through the process of writing a persuasive paragraph from the planning stages to peer editing and then their final piece. This resource can also be used as a launching point for students to write a full persuasive /argumentative essay.LOOKING FOR A DIGITAL VERSION OF THIS ACTIVITY? CLICK BELOW!Persuasive Writing Interactive eResourceWorks
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: WRITING - Persuasive, Narrative, Expository & Descriptive Writing Bundle
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