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Free middle school writing-essays study guides
Free ELA Paired Passages for Upper Elementary | Writing Test Prep
Hey teachers!Are you looking for a simple way to review for the state test? Included in this freebie are 6 articles and 3 writing prompts to properly prepare your students for the rigor of writing on demand! This freebie can be used for homework, small group work, or just classwork. All you have to do is print it and pass it out- all the hard work is done for you!Looking for similar monthly products or writing units to get your students ready? Stop by my store to find writing curriculums for th
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4th - 7th
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A+ WORDS - Transition, Overused, and Tired Words Writing Resource
This 2-page resource for using words in writing contains ideas for "upgrading" a student's writing using PRECISE (CCSS) language. Use it as a handout, poster, or display it on your Smartboard. This resource gives students a reminder that there are options for improving their writing.
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6th - 10th
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Friday the 13th Debate Lesson & Activity | Opinion Writing | Free ELA Test Prep
Hey teachers!My hope is that all students (and teachers!) will find debates a great way to practice speaking their mind and gain strength as opinion writers. By figuring out how to express opinions out loud, students will become better opinion and argument writers! Writing time should always be fun and manageable. Nobody enjoys taking a writing test, but being able to write “on demand” is a skill that serves a viable purpose. I firmly believe that a writing curriculum and systematic on demand wr
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4th - 8th
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John Boyne - The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - Study Guide + Exam
eNotes Study Guides have been written, tested, and approved by active classroom teachers. Each guide takes students through a text section by section, glossing important vocabulary and encouraging active reading. Each is designed to bring students to a greater understanding of the language, plot, characters, and themes of the text. The main components of each guide are the following:An in-depth introductory lectureReflection and discussion questions covering the work as a wholeSection-by-section
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8th - 11th
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Literary Devices & Elements of Plot Powerpoint
A great powerpoint for introducing elements of plot and literary devices in literature and writing. This powerpoint works perfectly with Cornell notetaking. Can be used to introduce a unit of study in literature, American and European literature, and writing. Be sure to check out the quiz that goes with it!
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Literary Analysis Form--Novel
Using this form, students analyze a novel one literary element at a time. Setting, characterization, plot, conflict, theme, point of view, mood, tone, and other elements are addressed, along with literary techniques. Questions are posed for each element and students enter their responses. This form can be used as a teacher led activity, it can be completed by students working in pairs, or it can be assigned to students individually. It is very useful for independent reading book reports. After
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8th - 12th
Touching Spirit Bear Final Exam
This free product is a comprehensive final exam of the novel, Touching Spirit Bear! In the first part of the exam, students match character names and descriptions. In the next section, students answer in short responses to prompts which includes questions involving: symbolism, text to self connection, inferencing, making judgments. In the final part of the exam, students respond to an essay question. Students will trace Cole's transformation from the beginning of the novel to the end, and do
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5th - 9th
63 Conclusion Starters for Essay Writing
Me and my students did a internet scavenger hunt for starters. This list is compiled to help students when writing. Most times their hardest part is getting started. These are conclusion starter to help them start a conclusion sentence or conclusion paragraph. Look for Introduction starters in my store
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
MLA 9 Citation Reference | In-Text & Full Citation Guide for Multiple Sources!
This two page quick-guide is a great reference for students to use as they create both in-text and full citations for their papers! It provides formatting for citations for both physical and digital sources that are most commonly used when doing research. This resource includes...- A General Citation reference- 5 Physical/Print Source Citation References- 5 Digital Source Citation References- Tips & Reminders for creating citationsSource types include:- Book w/ One Author- Book w/ Multiple A
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5th - 12th
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Body Paragraph PEEE Graphic Organizer
Yep. It sounds gross, but my 8th graders certainly remember it! This graphic organizer explains each part of a body paragraph for persuasive/argumentative/expository writing, focusing on textual evidence and attribution tags. Use it with any of your own prompts to help students write a body paragraph step by step. They'll realize how easy essay writing is when they break it down with this handy graphic organizer.
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7th - 10th
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Writing an Awesome Introduction
Students often struggle when learning how to "catch their readers' attention." This anchor chart will help them to develop and use strategies to grasp attention and maintain it in all genres of writing: narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasion (argument). This is one anchor chart you will leave up ALL YEAR!
Students could also glue a copy of this product directly into their interactive writing notebooks for future use.
Grades:
3rd - 8th
I.C.E. strategy reference card ( Introduce, Cite, Explain)
This reference card can be printed out on card stock and used as helpful reminder for students. This writing strategy can be used for middle school, high school, and special education students.
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7th - 12th
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Conjunctive Adverbs Handout
Conjunctive adverbs are useful words for all writers, yet few high school or middle school writers know what they are or how to use them. This single-page handout explains conjunctive adverbs (sometimes called adjectival conjunctions), gives lots of examples, and shows how to use them to create smooth transitions in student writing.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Persuasive, Narrative, Informative, and TDA Review
My students were having trouble remembering what is needed between each different type of essay. I created this little cheat sheet for them to see all the necessary components of each essay.
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3rd - 8th
How to Write an Essay PowerPoint
A powerpoint to teach your students the step by step format on how to write an essay.
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6th - 12th
Basic Essay, Short Answer Response, and Literary Terms Student Resources
These three resources have proven invaluable to numerable teachers attempting to scaffold essay writing, short answer response, and literary analysis for students who struggle in ELA. They are used continuously throughout the term, though many students quickly reach higher levels of writing once they've internalized these basic steps and concepts. The resource includes:
-Writing a Basic Essay Resource: In efficient, student-friendly language, provides six steps to building a basic, five-paragr
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7th - 12th
Simplified ERB Writing Rubric
A simplified yet detailed writing rubric for those looking to teach writing using the 6-Trait writing method or those preparing their students for the WrAP writing exam (also known as the ERB writing exam). Includes all the concepts necessary for successful writing but presented in a way that is less daunting and easier for students to understand.
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5th - 8th
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An Inspector Calls FREE Revision and activity booklet
An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley FREE Revision and activity bookletA 14 page booklet with activities, key quotations and summaries to help learners revise the plot and characters.
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Virginia End of Course Writing Study Guide for English 11
A short list of helpful information to share with students prior to taking the EOC Writing SOL test.
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8th - 11th
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Free Great Gatsby Essay Writing Tips for Students - Handout/Printable PDF
Great Gatsby Essay Writing Tips for Students - Handout/Printable PDF*** Purchase our Great Gatsby Videos to Complete your lessons!Here are some friendly tips to help your students ace theirexams with confidence!By following these tips and applying them to their essay writing practice, your students can boost their chances of success for their exam on The Great Gatsby. *** Purchase our Great Gatsby Videos to Complete your lessons!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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El sustantivo
Anchor chart explicando el "nombre". Género, número y explicación con ejemplos. Ideal para realizarlo junto con tus alumnos para que lo aprendan cooperativamente.
Anchor chart
Español
Género y número.
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2nd - 8th
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Study Guide to Judy Blume: Then Again Maybe I Won't
I use this study guide for learners of English (5 years of English). It contains one or two questions per chapter – some referring directly to the book and some where the students have to write about their feelings, dreams etc. The questions are all on one page – I let them copy the questions plus answers into their exercise books – the answers are included as well (except for those where personal statements are to be given by the students).NEW: I added an excel spreadsheet for easy evaluation.
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8th - 9th
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Enduring Issues Essay Cheat Sheet
A cheat sheet to the necessary elements of a Global Regents enduring issues essay.
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6th - 12th
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Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution Movie Guide (2017) FREE
Magic Money: The Bitcoin Revolution Movie Guide (2017) encourages students to dive into the world of Bitcoin, its origins, and its potential impact on the global financial system. Students are prompted to compare and contrast Bitcoin with traditional forms of money, and to explore the process of Bitcoin mining. They will engage in personal reflection, considering their own spending habits and how they might change in a world where Bitcoin is the dominant currency. The guide also challenges stude
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7th - 12th
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