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Journalism: Analyzing Newspaper Leads and Articles Worksheets
Journalism: Analyzing Newspaper Leads and Articles Worksheets
NOTE: In August 2011,I revised this posting for margin issues and have deleted my name and the year from the pages. This packet contains the syl...
By Connie
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Subject: Expository Writing, Journalism Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Semester

Vivid Verbs - Word Choice Writing/Literacy Center
Vivid Verbs - Word Choice Writing/Literacy Center
This Literacy Center is great for 3rd-5th graders. Students compile lists of vivid verbs to replace the overused words: said, saw ran, walked and...
By Sunnydays
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3.7
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Writing the College Application Essay - Student Packet
Writing the College Application Essay - Student Packet
This complete 12-page student packet includes information that will help your seniors write the College Application Essay. This complete packet co...
By Kimberly's Ideas
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The Thesis Statement PowerPoint
The Thesis Statement PowerPoint
This whopping 32 slide presentation is how I teach my students about the thesis statement. Now, most of my English department uses it, and we have ...
By Fwteacher
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Short STory Final Project - Differentiated/Tiered
Short STory Final Project - Differentiated/Tiered
A differentiated final short story project for grades 6-9. The teacher can assign lower-functioning students tasks from the A column, and higher-f...
By Relentless Innovation
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3.7
Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 2 hours

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Utopian Society Projects
Utopian Society Projects
This is a terrific project for students to complete after they have read a utopian/dystopian society novel. I use it after they have read A Handmai...
By Connie
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3.7
Subject: Expository Writing, For All Subject Areas, Literature Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Weeks

Biography Poster Person Project with Rubric
Biography Poster Person Project with Rubric
This is an assignment sheet explaining the biography project, which gives students a choice of making a poster person, poster, or diarama. Students...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

5 Day Generic  Writing Plans - Open Ended Writing Lesson Plans
5 Day Generic Writing Plans - Open Ended Writing Lesson Plans
This is a generic writing plan form that can be used for any topic your would like. It is organized Day 1 through Day 5, so you could start on a Mo...
By Kate Tayloe
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Run-ons, Comma Splices, Sentence Combining (Revised)
Run-ons, Comma Splices, Sentence Combining (Revised)
Variety of exercises, suggested activities, and writings on Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Sentence Combining. Good for senior high school and colleg...
By Mary Ellen Page
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Ideas and Writing : Challenging the Brainstorm
Ideas and Writing : Challenging the Brainstorm
Tired of reading the same boring, formula-based essays over and over again? Challenge your kids with my Ideas and Writing PPT! This fun PowerPoin...
By Powerpoint Guru
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Writing Workshop - Peer Critique Discussion Cards
Writing Workshop - Peer Critique Discussion Cards
Help your students focus their writing discussions during critique groups with 24 peer critique discussion cards. Print them out and laminate them ...
By Lisa Frase
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Handout for my Thesis Statement Power Point
Handout for my Thesis Statement Power Point
I give this handout to my students to fill out as we go through my powerpoint on the thesis statement. It helps keep them focused, it relieves some...
By Fwteacher
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Parts of Speech, Post-Assessment
Parts of Speech, Post-Assessment
(answer key included) ** To increase contextual comprehension, the pre-assessment is written in narrative. The post-assessment is the narrative...
By Patrick Johnson
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class interviews project/getting to know you lessons
class interviews project/getting to know you lessons
Getting to Know You Activity: Class Interviews I use this activity for the beginning of the school year. However, it is also great to use when f...
By Kris
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Back to School Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 4 Days

Essay Builder/ Graphic Organizer, Pirate Style
Essay Builder/ Graphic Organizer, Pirate Style
The only cost to you is giving me positive feedback! (Just kidding, but I'd really appreciate it.) =D To create a fun essay builder/ graphic org...
By Kristi Jacobsen
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3.7
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Writing a Perfect Paragraph
Writing a Perfect Paragraph
This powerpoint presentation is designed to present for students the steps in crafting a single paragraph. Choosing topics, patterns of organizatio...
By Karen Pearce
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3.6
Subject: Expository Writing, Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Literary concepts mood, tone, and syle
Literary concepts mood, tone, and syle
Literary concepts mood, tone, and style over 10 slides....
By Higg
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Everything you need for teaching Persuasion
Everything you need for teaching Persuasion
Where to begin? There's 174 files in this zip! Everything you need is here. I use a persuasion unit to teaching various rhetorical and stylistic...
By Http://www.learning-centered.c
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GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS A Novel Unit
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SOCKS A Novel Unit
Comprehension questions for every chapter, guided student log, name word search and lettercount puzzles for vocabulary (plus glossary) are all here...
By Arlene Manemann
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3.6
Subject: Literature, Reading, Essay Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

"The Westing Game", by E. Raskin, Newbery Medal Winner Prompt
A one page writing prompt asking whether the book, "The Westing Game", by Ellen Raskin is deserving of the Newbery Medal it won in 1979. *It is ...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes

Siddhartha Analytical Essay Unit: Learning Process in Hesse's Novel
Siddhartha Analytical Essay Unit: Learning Process in Hesse's Novel
This complete unit for studying Hermann Hesse's SIDDHARTHA focuses student investigation of the learning process of the protagonist through an anal...
By Writing Guy
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3.6
Subject: Expository Writing, Literature, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Weeks

Personal Essay Student Writing Packet
Personal Essay Student Writing Packet
This packet takes your students through the writing process and guides them through the steps to write a five paragraph essay. Your students will c...
By Mary Delgado
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3.6
Subject: English Language Arts, Essay Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Journal BINGO
Journal BINGO
A journal activity that gives students a choice what to write about. This allows students the freedom to write creatively, answer a question, or ha...
By Jackie Bay
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3.6
Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A

6 Traits of Writing PowerPoint Presentation
6 Traits of Writing PowerPoint Presentation
This PowerPoint Presentation teaches students about the 6 Traits of Writing by breaking down the meaning of each trait, using helpful acronyms and ...
By Literacy Across The Curriculum
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3.6
Subject: Writing, Expository Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week

Endangered Animals Writing Unit (Expository and Narrative)
Endangered Animals Writing Unit (Expository and Narrative)
During this 4 ½ week unit, my students researched an endangered animal of their choice, wrote an expository paper about the animal, and then integ...
By Melissa Eaton
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3.6
Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Biology Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Month

Write Right! Analytic Writing Made Easy
Write Right! Analytic Writing Made Easy
Teaching young people how to think and how to express their thoughts in writing is essential for not only the college-bound students, but also for ...
By Connie
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Subject: Expository Writing, Grammar, English Language Arts Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: Lifelong Tool

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Test
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Test
REVISED. This is a 100 point test on Maya Angelou's autobiography, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. It consists of multiple choice, character iden...
By Connie
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3.6
Subject: Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
Type: Assessment

The Big Picture: Central Idea--Putting the Pieces Together
The Big Picture: Central Idea--Putting the Pieces Together
The Big Picture is an engaging activity that introduces the concept of central idea/thesis statement to young adolescents. During the course of th...
By Becky Reiter
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3.6
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Teaching Research to Middle Schoolers
Teaching Research to Middle Schoolers
Teaching middle school students how to conduct research can be difficult, especially for students who have struggled academically. This activity is...
By Carolyn Elam
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3.6
Subject: Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Projects
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Projects
These project options were updated on 7/25/2011. They offer a much more diverse list that, together, will meet the needs of any type of learner....
By Connie
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3.6
Subject: Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

"The Hunger Games", by S. Collins, Literature Unit, 110 total pages!!
An extensive novel unit for the book, "The Hunger Games", by Suzanne Collins. It is 110 total pages of resources with many keys!! You will receiv...
By Smart Chick
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3.5
Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month

Using Effective Transitions in Writing
Using Effective Transitions in Writing
A clear, succinct explanation of how to use effective transitions in writing, along with specific examples of different kinds of logical transition...
By Massteacher
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The Toulmin Model for Argumentative Writing
The Toulmin Model for Argumentative Writing
This colorful powerpoint presents, with some humor I hope, a model for argument developed by Stephen Toulmin. I call it a "take no prisoners" mode...
By Donna Hart
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DEAR LEVI: Novel Study
DEAR LEVI: Novel Study
For this well-written novel depicting the hardships and determination of people on a wagon train to Oregon, here are comprehension questions for ea...
By Arlene Manemann
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3.5
Subject: Literature, English Language Arts, Essay Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Essay Writing-Using Open-Ended Introductions PowerPoint
Essay Writing-Using Open-Ended Introductions PowerPoint
This PowerPoint is about writing expository and persuasive essays, and how to start. Students will learn to write an interesting anecdote to introd...
By Happyedugator
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Word Choice Slide Show
Word Choice Slide Show
As an elementary school teacher responsible for developing my students' writing skills, I got awfully tired of reading the same words over a...
By Pamlajj
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3.5
Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Vocabulary Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Informational Article - From Fighting to Friending
Informational Article - From Fighting to Friending
Students will be able to analyze an informational text that focuses on how young Israeli's and Palestinians are reaching out to each through social...
By Traveling Teacher
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3.5
Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour

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"Surviving the Applewhites", by S. Tolan, Project Challenges
A set of 10 project challenges used to accompany the book, "Surviving the Applewhites", by Stephanie S. Tolan. These challenges give students the ...
By Smart Chick
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3.5
Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks

Research Project Workbook
Research Project Workbook
Complete research packet to guide students step-by-step in completing a research project. This is for a Word download, so that you can change the c...
By Tools For Teachers By Laurah J
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"Horrible Harry in Room 2B", by S. Kline, Questions and Projects
A set of higher level, multi-layered comprehension questions for the book, "Horrible Harry in Room 2B", by Suzy Kline. There are 8 questions for e...
By Smart Chick
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3.5
Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks

80 Topics for Daily Journals
80 Topics for Daily Journals
Tired of trying to think of topics for daily journal writing? Here is a list of 80 that I hand out the first day of class....
By Miss K
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Poetry Response FORM - Interpreting a poem
Poetry Response FORM - Interpreting a poem
The Response to Poetry is designed to help students analyze, respond to, interpret, and write about a poem's theme or meaning using textual evidenc...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Poetry Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A

Partner Biography and Timeline
Partner Biography and Timeline
Students pair up and interview each other about their lives. Then they create a timeline of 5 major events in their partner's life. Students take a...
By Stephanie Scott
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3.5
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A

Grade 2 Writing Rubric
Grade 2 Writing Rubric
This is a simple grade 2 writing rubric....
By Helen Xavier
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3.5
Subject: Creative Writing, EFL - ESL - ELD, Essay Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

Hunger Games Guided Research Paper
Hunger Games Guided Research Paper
This is a guided research paper assignment for use after reading Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games. It provides all the research necessary in a pac...
By Valerie Chambers
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3.5
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Stream of Consciousness Activity
Stream of Consciousness Activity
The point is to understand the concept of stream of consciousness writing – James Joyce, Virginia Woolf- but, also, to understand how the technique...
By Kate Reid
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Go-To Grading Rubrics
Go-To Grading Rubrics
A collection of eight ready-to-use grading rubrics to fit nearly any writing or speaking assignment, including expository, persuasive, narrative, r...
By Arik Durfee
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3.5
Subject: Expository Writing, Essay Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Poetry Analysis and Essay - The Road Not Taken
Poetry Analysis and Essay - The Road Not Taken
Guide your students to a deeper level of understanding of the poem, “The Road Not Taken†by Robert Frost. This activity leads the students thro...
By Scott N. Forrest, Ed.d.
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Writing your Autobiography
Writing your Autobiography
10 page unit on writing your own autobiography. It includes grad sheets, rubrics, layouts, questions for early years, and more...
By Sarah Ross-koves
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Interview Icebreaker Activity
Interview Icebreaker Activity
A super follow up the Back to School Icebreaker (Offered separately), this activity allows students to move from the comfort of a group activity to...
By Edward Kemp
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3.5
Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 4 Days