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Newspaper/Journalism: How to Write a Feature (Complete News Unit)
Newspaper/Journalism: How to Write a Feature (Complete News Unit)
This download contains a step-by-step process for students to follow while creating a feature news story, either for an English course or the high ...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: Journalism, Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Activities, Research, Unit Plans

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Author Inspirations Research Paper: Complete 16-page Project w/Models
Author Inspirations Research Paper: Complete 16-page Project w/Models
This is a complete, three to four week research unit containing 16 pages worth of materials. Designed specifically for high school students, yet eq...
By Writing Guy
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3.5
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Avoiding Redundancies - A Revision Technique for Writing
Avoiding Redundancies - A Revision Technique for Writing
Learning to avoid redundancy is a revision technique that will improve students� writing. Examples of redundancy can be found in new...
By Charlene Tess
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3.5
Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Printables, Worksheets, Handouts

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Keys to Excellent Persuasive Writing
Keys to Excellent Persuasive Writing
A great listing of key elements of persuasive writing....
By William Mosher
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3.4
Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Minilessons, Other, Printables

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Biography Study, Read, Write and Understand the Genre
Biography Study, Read, Write and Understand the Genre
This is a six page handout for students studying biographies. They read a biography of anyone whether it be contemporary, classic or even assigned ...
By Ritasue29
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3.4
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Projects, Outlines, Handouts

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Into the Wild Test
Into the Wild Test
This 75 point tests students' comprehension of people and places in the book as well as their ability to analyze various concepts, ideas and themes...
By Connie
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3.4
Subject: Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Examinations - Quizzes, Novel Study

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Writing: Paragraphs MADE EASY!!!
Writing: Paragraphs MADE EASY!!!
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By Powerpoint Guru
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3.4
Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Day 17: Book 22: Death at the Palace from The Odyssey
Day 17: Book 22: Death at the Palace from The Odyssey
Purpose: To develop an awareness of point of view, audience, and persuasive writing. See the free Odyssey unit plan to see how this fits into t...
By R C
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3.4
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment, Lesson Plans (Individual), Novel Study

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Writing for Main Idea: One of These Things Doesn't Belong Here
Writing for Main Idea: One of These Things Doesn't Belong Here
This project is an introduction to the concept of finding the main idea through writing. This would be an excellent introduction for elementary gr...
By Kimberly Derose
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3.4
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Reading Strategies Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Assessment, Cooperative Learning

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Christmas Adjectives Practice / Writing / Bulletin Board
Christmas Adjectives Practice / Writing / Bulletin Board
NOW UPDATED! New version includes a snowflake-themed alternative activity for students who do not celebrate Christmas. There is also a full-color s...
By Anna Colley
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3.4
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Christmas/Chanukah/Kwanzaa Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Fun Stuff

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From Tadpoles to Frogs Unit
From Tadpoles to Frogs Unit
This fun Tadpole to Frog Unit is a complete unit set up as Guided Observations. It will gives your tadpole unit a new life! 20 specific minilesso...
By Judy Mcbride
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3.3
Subject: Expository Writing, Biology, General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: Other
Type: Unit Plans, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Minilessons

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Informational Article - Who Shrank My Doritos?
Informational Article - Who Shrank My Doritos?
This is an informational article that addresses the growing trend of food manufacturing companies providing less food in their packaging while stil...
By Traveling Teacher
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3.3
Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes
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Outline for writing a brief biography using character traits.
Outline for writing a brief biography using character traits.
After each student reads a book or short story about a person who struggled with adversity, I have students write an essay about the person. This ...
By Mrs. L
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3.3
Subject: Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Outlines

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Step Up to Writing: Topic and Conclusion Sentences
Step Up to Writing: Topic and Conclusion Sentences
Students cut and paste correct topic and conclusion sentence with details given....
By Dylan Elizabeth
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3.3
Subject: Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 1st Duration: N/A
Type: Printables

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"Night of the Twisters", by I. Ruckman, Project Challenges
A set of 8 project challenges to accompany the book, "Night of the Twisters", by Ivy Ruckman. These challenges are designed to get students to do ...
By Smart Chick
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3.3
Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Activities, Novel Study

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Parts of Speech reference guide (cheat sheet)
Parts of Speech reference guide (cheat sheet)
This parts of speech reference guide is a quick reference sheet kids can keep in their binder. Blow it up and have it posted in your classroom, to...
By Patrick Johnson
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3.3
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Bulletin Board Ideas, Handouts, Printables

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The five paragraph essay: detailed step by step instruction
The five paragraph essay: detailed step by step instruction
This is a step by step guide for creating a well- organized five paragraph essay from first sentence to last. The first 6 pages cover writing ...
By Asa Suriano
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3.3
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Lectures, Outlines

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Kids Cooking Around the World
Kids Cooking Around the World
Wonderfully fun and interactive way to teach and learn cooking, social studies, geography, measurements, fractions, expository writing/speaking, il...
By Ember
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3.3
Subject: Basic Math, Cooking, Expository Writing Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

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Expository Essay Powerpoint
Expository Essay Powerpoint
This 12 slide powerpoint teaches how to write an expository essay using a very detailed outline system and includes a complete essay. It gives exa...
By Beverly Brown
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3.3
Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Peer-Revising Checklist
Peer-Revising Checklist
There are so many revising checklists out there--and most of them confuse or intermingle revising with editing. I use this peer-revising checklist...
By Abigail Annis
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3.3
Subject: Creative Writing, ELA Test Prep, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Handouts, Worksheets

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Topics for students to write persuasive essays and sub material SLP
Topics for students to write persuasive essays and sub material SLP
37 pages. For each topic, there is a page discussing pros and cons with vocabulary, the second page has critical thinking questions and fact/opinio...
By Lynn Eggleston
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3.2
Subject: Basic Reading, English, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Thematic Unit Plans, Whole Courses

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Poster for Writing Process
Poster for Writing Process
This poster can be adapted to mutliple sizes but comes in an 8.5 X 11. The process on this poster starts with "Observing the details in the world ...
By Tamara Doehring
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3.2
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Bulletin Board Ideas, Handouts

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Easy Sentence Combining Exercises
Easy Sentence Combining Exercises
I created this to help my students begin sentence combining. I believe it does help them to be better writers. These sentences can be a springboa...
By Jenna Lichter
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3.2
Subject: Creative Writing, EFL - ESL - ELD, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Printables, Worksheets

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How to Organize Ideas for Writing Expository Paragraphs
How to Organize Ideas for Writing Expository Paragraphs
This 25 page 'how-to' guide helps you teach expository paragraph wriitng for summary, compare and contrast, and sequencing. It utilizes an organizi...
By Peggy Ellis
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3.2
Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Homeschool Curricula, Minilessons, Teacher Manuals

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Journal Writing Resource Book
Journal Writing Resource Book
Journal Writing Resource Book - Ideal for middle and higher secondary students, adult learners, and ESL English students. By purchasing this book ...
By Angie Barillaro- Radiant Heart
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3.2
Subject: Creative Writing, EFL - ESL - ELD, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 9th, 10th, 11th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Homework, Printables, Worksheets

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Discussion Questions
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Discussion Questions
Here are 90 discussion questions for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Together,they address all of the strands of Bloom's Taxonomy and require thin...
By Connie
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3.2
Subject: Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Month
Type: Novel Study, Worksheets

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Great Memoir reading and writing unit resources
Great Memoir reading and writing unit resources
A lot here to talk about. So say you wanted your students to write a narrative or reflective essay focusing in on one particular moment... Well....
By Http://www.learning-centered.c
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Unit Plans, Thematic Unit Plans, Lesson Plans (Bundled)

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How to Punctuate Dialogue
How to Punctuate Dialogue
A Powerpoint helping students to punctuate dialogue correctly....
By Ritasue29
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3.1
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Essay Writing Tips--Adding Details Chart
Essay Writing Tips--Adding Details Chart
This document contains "Sentence Starters" to help your students when writing 5-paragraph essays. I've collected these helpful sentence starters, ...
By Kristin Dahl
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3.1
Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Test Prep

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PowerPoint: Their Eyes Were Watching God
PowerPoint: Their Eyes Were Watching God
This presentation offers ten slides to introduce the Zora Neale Hurston novel. Teachers can also use each slide as a jumping off point for discuss...
By Connie
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3.1
Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Novel Study, Power Point Presentations

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3 Point Essay / 5 Paragraph Essay
3 Point Essay / 5 Paragraph Essay
This is a 3 page handout explaining how to write a 3 point (5 paragraph) essay. It give students examples as to what to write, as well as detailed ...
By Ontario Teacher
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3.1
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Handouts, Printables, Transparencies

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Powerpoint On Using MLA Citations
Powerpoint On Using MLA Citations
This is a power point giving examples and showing students how to use MLA properly in an essay....
By Ritasue29
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3.1
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations, Minilessons

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Movie Review Form for Lower Level Writers
Movie Review Form for Lower Level Writers
A 2-page form that walks the writer through important components of a film review. I use this activity with students who are intimidated by writing...
By In English
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3.1
Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Minilessons, Projects

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Mini Lesson on Word Choice
Mini Lesson on Word Choice
A collection of 4 word choice mini lessons designed to help students choose the correct word in their writing. The lessons are cloze sentences wit...
By Mrs. Loomis
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3.0
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Minilessons, Printables

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5 WRITING STRUCTURES, WRITING PATTERNS AND ACTIVITIES
5 WRITING STRUCTURES, WRITING PATTERNS AND ACTIVITIES
A seven page mini-lesson on the 5 Writing Structures and Patterns of Writing Development. The activities require the students to build their vocab...
By Wendy Holder
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Vocabulary Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Homework, Minilessons

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Show Don't Tell in Writing
Show Don't Tell in Writing
PowerPoint that explains Showing Not Telling in writing, provides examples, and an individual writing activity. Students then peer help and revise....
By Bridgette Davis
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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Essay Writing: Transitions PowerPoint
Essay Writing: Transitions PowerPoint
Within writing and within the development of paragraphs, transitions are an important part of connecting ideas, connecting paragraphs, and making p...
By Powerpoint Guru
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), Power Point Presentations

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"Horrible Harry Goes to Sea", by S. Kline, Literature Packet, 20 pgs!
A 20 page Literature Packet for use with the book, "Horrible Harry Goes to Sea", by Suzy Kline. There are short answer comprehension questions for...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Activities, Novel Study

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Persuasive Essay Organization: Hook to Wow! Statement
Persuasive Essay Organization: Hook to Wow! Statement
This graphic organizer lays out the components of a persuasive essay with prompts designed to remind students of the function of each component of ...
By The Pen Wanders
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Subject: Writing, Expository Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Outlines, Printables

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Organ Report
Organ Report
Students will write an organ report. This purchase includes a lesson plan, student directions, a rough draft form, and a rubric for assessment. The...
By Rachel York
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3.0
Subject: Anatomy, Expository Writing, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), Projects

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Newspaper/Journalism: Writing an Editorial or Opinion Column
Newspaper/Journalism: Writing an Editorial or Opinion Column
This download contains an overview of an editorial assignment in which students must create a newsworthy opinion piece about a topic of local or na...
By Writing Guy
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3.0
Subject: Expository Writing, Journalism, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week
Type: Activities, Projects, Unit Plans

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Expository Writing Minilessons
Expository Writing Minilessons
A series of expository minilessons for the prewriting, drafting, and revision parts of the writing process. Includes five minilesson total. ...
By Joseph Espinosa
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 1 Week
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Minilessons

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Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing for Research Papers Made Easy!
Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing for Research Papers Made Easy!
It's time to assign a research paper, but your students don't know or can't remember how to quote, paraphrase or summarize others' writing? You ne...
By Casey A. South
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Subject: English Language Arts, Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Minilessons, Power Point Presentations, Research

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Quizzes and Test
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Quizzes and Test
This selection offers three quizzes to check student comprehension and analytic skills regarding Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest as wel...
By Connie
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2.9
Subject: Literature, Expository Writing Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Month
Type: Novel Study, Examinations - Quizzes

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Opening Power Pt. Great for New English Teachers. Writing Project
Opening Power Pt. Great for New English Teachers. Writing Project
This is an excellent Power Point presentation to use for opening your class for a new school year, or a new semester. As a new teacher, you will b...
By Stewey
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2.8
Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 10th Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Power Point Presentations, Projects

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Essay Prompts For Older Students
Essay Prompts For Older Students
five essay prompts for more mature writers, used successfully for middle school through Freshman Comp...
By Ginna Wilkerson
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2.8
Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Unit Plan
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Unit Plan
This newly revised unit plan is now 32 pages with 13 handouts, group and individual projects, ten (not 4) essay topics and much, much more. The pla...
By Connie
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2.8
Subject: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Month
Type: Activities, Novel Study, Unit Plans

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Persuasion Packet: Appeals, Devices, and Propaganda
Persuasion Packet: Appeals, Devices, and Propaganda
This document contains a packet featuring an 8-part instructional plan for teaching students about persuasion in writing. It includes various creat...
By Rebecca Malone
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2.8
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Other Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Minilessons, Power Point Presentations

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Style Analysis: Author's Purpose
Style Analysis: Author's Purpose
Offers thinking questions on how all author's create their writing style, as well as questions for analysis. Originally created for use with Breath...
By Creativity
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2.8
Subject: Expository Writing, Grammar, Literature Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Assessment, Homeschool Curricula, Minilessons

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Quest for a Knight of the Round Table
Quest for a Knight of the Round Table
The students’ quest is to investigate the life and legend of one of the celebrated Knights of the Round Table. This creative activity utilizes re...
By Scott N. Forrest, Ed.d.
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2.8
Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
Type: Internet Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual), Projects

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