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Writing-expository activities on sale
Step up to Writing Inspired MEGA Bundle
Looking for a comprehensive resource for teaching writing? Look no further! This Step Up to Writing Mega Bundle includes 18 of my popular writing resources, covering a wide range of topics including narrative, informative, opinion, persuasive writing, plus writing a friendly letter and formal letter.This writing bundle is packed with lesson plans, worksheets, reference pages, color posters/anchor charts, handouts, answer keys, grading rubrics, graphic organizers, interactive notebook pages, craf
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Informative Writing Unit - Step up to Writing Inspired | 2nd - 3rd Grade
Teach your second grade students all about Informative Writing with this Informative Writing Unit using Step up to Writing. Unit includes Activities, Lesson Plans, Handouts, Posters, Teacher Instructions, Grading Rubric, Craftivity and Answer Keys from The Resourceful Teacher. Common Core aligned! This product is intended to enhance your EXISTING Step up to Writing* tools and curriculum, not to replace it.Use the Helping Guides to teach each lesson. Give students the opportunity to practice by c
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
The Pearl Harbor Attack: Multiple Accounts of the Same Event Webquest
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-E*FULLY UPDATED DECEMBER 2022*This is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the attack at Pearl Harbor and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (a video recording of a radio address, survivor journals and video accounts, a timeline, and photographs of a Japanese account). Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondha
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5th - 8th
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Topic Sentence: The Writer's Handshake PowerPoint, Google Slides
Now 30 slides and perfect for in-class instruction or distant learning! Recently updated and revised! Getting students to START their writing is half the battle. In this fun PowerPoint presentation students will learn a gradual elevation from easy starters to more challenging and developed topic sentences. This PPT focuses on creating a metaphor between the handshake and introductions we make in our daily lives and the first sentence when you are writing. I feel this is a fun, interactive an
Grades:
6th - 10th, Adult Education
Also included in: Sentence Variety BUNDLE (Google Slides, PowerPoint)
New Years Resolution Digital Presentation and Activity
Available in Google or PowerPoint! Welcome your students back to school after the winter break with this fun, creative, and beneficial New Year's Resolution assignment! In this interactive presentation students will engage in groups to brainstorm possible areas of improvement. They will then develop those ideas into writing. This presentation is interactive, uses fun cartoons to emphasize points, and possibly could make a lasting impact on a student. Start the New Year in style with your cl
Grades:
6th - 12th
Expository Writing JUMBO PowerPoint, Google Slides
40 plus slides of interactive content on expository writing! The first half of the PowerPoint features content from my smaller expository writing PowerPoint; it covers the basics of expository writing, and focuses on getting kids to think about a writer's purpose, audience, content and organization. The second half of the PowerPoint focuses on helping students create their own expository newspaper articles. Techniques such as using a lead, inverted pyramid, and use of direction quotations are
Grades:
7th - 10th
7 Natural Regions of the United States (Research Activity Posters)
These 7 Natural Regions Posters are perfect for engaging students in an interactive research activity!
Students will enjoy shading their assigned region on the U.S. map and writing research notes in the boxes.
Have students use this to write a research paper and keep facts organized.
These 7 natural regions are aligned with the USA Studies curriculum.
Natural Regions included:
1. Pacific Coastal Plains
2. Western Plateau
3. Rocky Mountains
4. Interior Plains
5. Atlantic Coastal Plains
6. A
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Journal Warm Up, Bell Ringer, Anticipatory Set PowerPoint
50 slides!!! 50 Days of Journal Topics!!! 50 Images for EVERY TOPIC!!!This will save you HOURS of work and your kids will love them!!! Take the stress out of the beginning or you day/period by having the kids write on interesting topics!!! Awesome, awesome stuff!!!Note: If you are interested in a FULL YEAR for only 9.99, check out my new, improved version here complete with video links, student interaction, and more: Bell Ringers: An Entire Year
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ethos, Pathos, Logos: Persuasive Writing Rhetorical Triangle rhetorical appeals
Rhetorical Appeals: An easy to understand unit on Persuasive Writing using ethos, pathos, and logos from the rhetorical triangle to understand argumentative writing. Includes a powerpoint presentation with in class discussions and activities, assignments and assessments with answer keys provided, and many examples of realia from advertisements, speeches, and pop culture to demonstrate persuasive writing techniques all around us.==============Check out our other lessonsIs a Works Cited Ethos?: ML
Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Highschool ELA Bundle: Writing, Research, and Argumentation
MLA Format Works Cited: Intext Citations Quotes Paraphrasing Ellipses L.9-10.3
MLA format citations, Works Cited, Paraphrasing, Ellipsis and ellipses, paraphrasing, and both how and why to reverse image search using Google Lens for research. The unit comes with a Powerpoint presentation, handouts for student note taking, in-class activities, take home assessments, and fun memes of the day related to the topic to foster relationship building.==============Check out our other lessonsWhen is a Works Cited an Appeal to Authority?: Logical FallaciesFor a unit on Primary vs Seco
Grades:
9th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Highschool ELA Bundle: Writing, Research, and Argumentation
Conflict Resolution PowerPoint, Google Slides for the avid learner
50 slides! Updated, expanded, revised! A unit in itself! Having self-awareness about how we handle conflict is a valuable skill for any person to attain. In this PowerPoint, different conflict-resolution strategies are explored. Students will take notes, take a survey, and ultimately reflect on the results. The PowerPoint is visually engaging and will be interesting for all viewers. This is a fun activity that students will enjoy participating in. Google slides link provided.PowerPoint Gu
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: The Entire Year for avid learners: College Readiness
Bibliography and Works Cited PowerPoint
MLA rules, MLA format and getting students to understand the many, many rules of setting up a Works Cited page can be frustrating. This PPT is designed to help teachers go other those many rules in a way that is visually appealing and will allow students to see a "hanging indent" and see source being used in a Works Cited page or bibliography.Please also consider viewing this larger, 81 slide version of the product that features many more elements of MLA formatting and research here: MLA Jumbo
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Research Paper Bundle
Writing Process: Graphic Organizer and Lined Paper
Have students stay organized as they journey through the writing process.
Contains:
Idea Map
Graphic Organizer (Topic Sentence and details)
Lined Paper Draft
Lined Paper Revise
Lined Paper Publish
*Note: Editing is done on the student's draft. Have students find a buddy. They can edit using highlighters and colorful pens. It makes them feel distinguished!
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Solar System & Outer Space Text Structure Writing Project & Comparison Activity
This text structure project and comparison activity is great for RI.4.5, RI.5.5, RI.6.5, RI.7.5, and RI.8.5! It merges interdependence science topics with ELA standards beautifully, and your students will have fun with the challenge of creating writing pieces that inform about topics related to the solar system and outer space.Students will create writing about a topic related to the solar system and outer space, in a specific text structure. Students must be well-versed in informational text
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Concession and Refutation Writing PowerPoint, Google Slides: Balanced Arguments
Now over 30 slides! Recently updated and revised! Notes, instruction, exercises, engagement! Teach your students to see both sides of an argument! In this fun, interactive PPT students will learn about concessions and refutations and then go through several writing activities to hone the skill. There is a fun, engaging introduction to this presentation in order to capture the attention of the audience, along with a brief video clip and a ton of cool visuals. Google slides link provided.
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Writing Unit PowerPoint BUNDLE: PAPERLESS LESSONS
The Best Sport-Opinion Writing Lesson
Opinion Writing
Opinion Writing- The Best Sport
Looking for an easy way to begin teaching your students opinion writing? Try my Common Core aligned, opinion writing, step by step, guided lesson plan! This is a teaching file, so there is very little printing! No-prep, just display from your smartboard.
Students will begin the year writing a 5-sentence paragraph! ***Although written for second, third grade students who need assistance at the beginning of the year can also benefit from reviewing p
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Multiple Account Webquest & Text-Based Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze six different accounts of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, interviews, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Research Paper Bundle
Now 100 slides! Newly revised, updated, expanded, and improved! Covers the following areas: gathering research (the note card system), MLA heading and structure rules (FREE), integrating quotations to effectively use research, and the many small details that go into creating a Works Cited page. This ppt is detailed and has a lot of information; it is nearly DOUBLE its original size and has been reformatted for a cleaner, more effective visual experience! This is the perfect tool for teachers
Grades:
7th - 12th
AAPI Heritage Month Biography research Project Banners | May Bulletin Board
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with our Biography Research Banners featuring icons like Bruce Lee and Kamala Harris. Engage students in learning about Asian-American and Pacific Islander culture and history.✅You will Receive A zip Folder that Includes the Following:⭐ A PDF File Includes 37 Pages.⭐ Same Pages in JPG Format.⭐ Size: 8.5 x 11 in.✅Other AAPI Heritage Month Resources:Countries of Asia-Pacific Region Flash CardsFamous Figures in AAPI Month Coloring PagesFlags Match-upColoring BookmarksB
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Bell Ringer, Anticipatory Set PowerPoint
50 slides to start your class EACH DAY! Quick, easy, and created to spark immediate interest. Get your classes started on the RIGHT NOTE everyday! These are the perfect journal topics FOR YOUR CLASSROOM. If you are interested in a FULL YEAR of bell ringers, check out my new, improved version at the following: Bell Ringers: Bell Ringers: An Entire Year
Grades:
7th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Ambiguity PowerPoint
Knowing how to avoid and USE ambiguity in writing is important. It is also important when reading literature or other writers' work. In this PPT are notes on AMBIGUITY, examples of ambiguity at work in writing, and examples of ambiguity from the real world that are pretty funny! This is a great PowerPoint to engage your class and make them understand that is they are not specific enough, it can derail their writing and cause confusion! This is a HIGHLY Recommended lesson plan for YOUR classr
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Groundhog Day: Analyzing Multiple Accounts Webquest and Informational Writing
CCSS.RI.5.6, CCSS.W.5.2.A-EThis is a webquest activity that has students analyze four different accounts of Groundhog Day, and find similarities and differences among the accounts. The accounts of this event are in a variety of formats, from multiple sources (videos, articles, etc.).Students will determine whether each document is a firsthand or secondhand account, the author's purpose, and analyze for important details/information.In addition to supporting the common core informational text sta
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5th - 8th
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Roll & Analyze Literature EOC Prep NC RL.10.1-RL.10.4 Writing Fun Collaborative
This Roll and Analyze activity for literature is a fun and engaging way for students to engage in text-based critical thinking and writing.Includes "I can" statements. I can: Analyze themecite textual evidenceanalyze a characterdefine vocabulary in contextwrite an objective summary, identify interpret and analyze the purpose of figurative languageexplain the significance of self-selected quoteswork in cooperative groups.Can be completed in pairs, in larger groups, or individually. I have had s
Grades:
6th - 12th
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Colorful Illustrative Roll a Story Worksheet | English Creative Writing
Colorful Illustrative Roll a Story Worksheet | English Creative WritingSpark creativity in your students with this White & Blue Colorful Illustrative Roll a Story Worksheet! Perfect for grade 3 students, this printable English creative writing worksheet features a fun and engaging "roll a story" activity. With a simple roll of the dice, students can generate unique story elements, including characters, settings, and plot twists, to inspire their writing. The vibrant, illustrative design make
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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