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Words to use "Instead of SAID"
236 words to use instead of "said." List compiled from novels read by elementary students. List is alphabetical. Can be used enlarged...
By Laura Hurley
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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How to Teach Writing to Newcomer ESL Students
How to Teach Writing to Newcomer ESL Students
Gives practical ideas for teaching writing to ESL students with a very limited English vocabulary. This resource is a must for ESL teachers and co...
By Sharon Cortez
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Subject: Creative Writing, EFL - ESL - ELD, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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The Outsiders: Complete Essay Unit with 13 pages of materials
The Outsiders: Complete Essay Unit with 13 pages of materials
This is a complete 4-week unit for S.E. Hinton's THE OUTSIDERS, emphasizing the writing and revision process and close analysis of the text. The pr...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: Expository Writing, Literature, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 1 Month
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled), Novel Study, Unit Plans

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Reviser's Toolbox
Reviser's Toolbox
This book uses student examples, reproducible forms, models, and posters to inspire and create a class where revision is an important and exciting ...
By Robin James
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th ISBN #: N/A
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Free: Editing lessons, adding interesting openings to sentences
Free: Editing lessons, adding interesting openings to sentences
Do your students have a hard time putting a comma after a sentence opener or dependent clause. Are you not sure how to teach it in the context of w...
By Luria Learning
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Chronicle of a Death Foretold: Writing Prompt for Garcia Marquez novel
Chronicle of a Death Foretold: Writing Prompt for Garcia Marquez novel
This document contains a writing prompt to accompany study of Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s Chronicle of a Death Foretold. This prompt based on the co...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: Expository Writing, Literature, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes
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Essay Genres and the Reader's Digest
Essay Genres and the Reader's Digest
This activity is a great wrap up after teaching the various essay genres to your students. I started doing this activity about fifteen years ago wi...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Writing Activity (Perfect for the first day of school or any day)
Writing Activity (Perfect for the first day of school or any day)
This is a great activity for the first day of school or any day. It gives students a chance to be creative as they reflect on their learning and w...
By Kay Honeyman
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Book recommendation forms
Book recommendation forms
These forms allow students to recommend books to their classmates. Students can fill out the information on the card, write why the liked the book...
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Essay on the Summer Independent Novel
Essay on the Summer Independent Novel
My school has summer required reading. This is one in-class essay I periodically use to assess my students' writing at the beginning of the year. T...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Sport KWL Chart
Sport KWL Chart
Use this terrific KWL organizer to see how much students know about a particular sport. It can be used prior to doing research in the lab. YOU CA...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Expository Writing, Physical Education Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Research, Internet Activities, Classroom Forms

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High School Personal Narrative Rubric
High School Personal Narrative Rubric
This rubric is designed for 9th & 10th grade students writing a personal narrative....
By Lynn Miller
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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"The 39 Clues: The Viper's Nest" (book 7), Project Challenges
A set of 12 different project ideas to use with the book, "The Viper's Nest", by Peter Lerangis. It is the 7th book in The 39 Clues series. These ...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Activities, Novel Study, Projects

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The Mysterious Giant of Barletta: Fantasy/Reality Writing Activity
The Mysterious Giant of Barletta: Fantasy/Reality Writing Activity
Students brainstorm the fantasy and reality elements of the book and record them on the graphic organizer. Next, they use the information to explai...
By K Tastinger
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Minilessons

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Introduction to Marketing and Market Research - Overhead and Activity
Introduction to Marketing and Market Research - Overhead and Activity
This is a four page overhead note, with brief class activities as you go through the note. This note introduces students to the definition and for...
By Relentless Innovation
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: Lifelong Tool
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Writing Restaurant Reviews
Writing Restaurant Reviews
Everyone loves to eat! Students will write their own review of their favorite restaurants. ...
By Erin Bannon
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Death Quotations
Death Quotations
Nine quotes about the subject of death. Can be used to enhance literature lessons....
By Andrew Gordon
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Handouts, Novel Study

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Primary Animal Report
Primary Animal Report
This report outline assists young learners in preparing a report about a favorite animal. It asks questions which can be answered by students who a...
By Ms. Stacy
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
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6 Traits of Writing Posters with Acronyms and Visual Cues
6 Traits of Writing Posters with Acronyms and Visual Cues
These posters teach students about the 6 Traits of Writing by breaking down the meaning of each trait, using helpful acronyms and pictures. For ex...
By Literacy Across The Curriculum
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Subject: Writing, Expository Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week
Type: Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters, Printables

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ESSAY PLAN WORKSHEET SCAFFOLD
ESSAY PLAN WORKSHEET SCAFFOLD
ESSAY PLAN WORKSHEET SCAFFOLD...
By Angie Barillaro- Radiant Heart
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: 1 hour
Type: Scaffolded Notes

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Othello: Translating Othello Project
Othello: Translating Othello Project
In this project, students translate a monologue, dialogue or soliloquy from Othello into contemporary language and syntax without losing the meanin...
By Connie
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Days
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Rubric for Biography Research Report: Famous Person
Rubric for Biography Research Report: Famous Person
Here is the rubric for scoring the biography research report of a famous person....
By Born2bateacher
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Research, Assessment

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Critical lens/ task IV/ literary analysis essay how to
Critical lens/ task IV/ literary analysis essay how to
I teach in New York, where we give the infamous Regent's exams. Task IV, or the critical lens, is a literary analysis essay requiring students to r...
By Asa Suriano
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph
How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph
This is a handout I provide to my students that offers tips and guidelines for writing a conclusion paragraph....
By Fwteacher
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Subject: Expository Writing, Other, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Valentine Holder and Expository Writing Project
Valentine Holder and Expository Writing Project
This fun project also includes an expository writing project focusing on sequencing. Students will make a Valentine holder and write out direction...
By Mrs. G
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Visual Arts Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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Rocks Lab Worksheet
Rocks Lab Worksheet
This worksheet is for recording student results during an investigation of the properties of rocks. If you like this item, you might consider cl...
By Techedoutteacher
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Subject: Earth Sciences, General Science, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Laboratory, Printables, Worksheets

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Word Poetry Template (Acrostic Poem)
Word Poetry Template (Acrostic Poem)
This template is for an acrostic poem with a word that is six or less letters....
By Kmwhyte
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Subject: Expository Writing, Poetry, Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
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Word Wall (Beginning of the Year)
Word Wall (Beginning of the Year)
The word wall I offer here is the one I used in my second grade classroom for many years. 215 words are included. They range from the phone...
By P. Jane Jones
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing, Back to School Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Homeschool Curricula, Literacy Center Ideas, Word Walls

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Election Ballot Box Index Card File
Election Ballot Box Index Card File
This activity consists of a pattern to create a 2 dimensional “ballot box” pocket folder that will be used to store index cards, as well as a s...
By Rebecca Bettis
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Subject: Elections - Voting, Expository Writing, Government Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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College Entrance Essay: Personal Statement Examples/Reflective Writing
College Entrance Essay: Personal Statement Examples/Reflective Writing
This download contains a pair of college entrance essays or personal statements, each effectively illustrating quality exposition, detailed experie...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Monster by Walter Dean Myers: Persuasive Essay Assignment
Monster by Walter Dean Myers: Persuasive Essay Assignment
At the end of Monster, my students write a five paragraph essay about their perspective on the innocence of Steve Harmon. We generally debate this...
By Sharon Aiuvalasit
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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Writers Workshop Graphic Organizer Build Up Using Clues and Events
Writers Workshop Graphic Organizer Build Up Using Clues and Events
I have titled this graphic organizer "Building up to the Big Problem". My 3rd graders have used this organizer in their realistic fiction writing ...
By Ilovetoteach
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Subject: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, Balanced Literacy Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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persuasive writing
persuasive writing
full-color graphic organizer and a poster/handout for great ways to begin each paragraph....
By Susan Millan
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 Year
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Three Activities Based on
Three Activities Based on "Harrison Bergeron"
I first used this project with gifted eighth graders. They loved it. Not only did they enjoy the discussion but they loved doing art work in Englis...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: Expository Writing, Short Stories, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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How to Write a Good Film Review PowerPoint Presentation
How to Write a Good Film Review PowerPoint Presentation
This is a power point presentation modeling exemplary and poor examples of paragraphs in a movie review. First I give the information they need in ...
By Ritasue29
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Film Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Creative Writing Book of Tricks
Creative Writing Book of Tricks
Creative Writing stimulus and starters. Each page can be photocopied and/or laminated -self contained worksheets for use in the English classroom,...
By Angie Barillaro- Radiant Heart
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Ultimate Essay Rubric
Ultimate Essay Rubric
This essay grading rubric is the result of many great rubrics all smooshed and morphed into one. This rubric works best for literary analysis essay...
By Greta Barron
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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CST Writing Test Practice - 3 Genre Writing Prompts
CST Writing Test Practice - 3 Genre Writing Prompts
Students can prepare for the 7th grade Writing CST by thinking and writing about the following practice prompts. Attached is one prompt and 3-colu...
By Monica Lukins
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Subject: ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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"Where the Mountain Meets the Moon", 11 RAFT Topics for Book
A chart with 11 RAFT topics for the book, "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon", by Grace Lin. There is also a blank chart for students to write the...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
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AP Essay Exam Preparation
AP Essay Exam Preparation
The academic essay is a brief, formal, objective piece of non-fiction prose. Students learn to focus, organize, support, and package their answers ...
By Sandy Chambers
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Subject: Study Skills, Expository Writing Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: 50 Minutes
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Monster: Persuasive Essay Product and Process Rubric
Monster: Persuasive Essay Product and Process Rubric
This is the rubric that I use for the Persuasive Essay at the end of the unit Monster by Walter Dean Myers. I give two grades for the essay one on...
By Sharon Aiuvalasit
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
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Writing Lessons That Work
Writing Lessons That Work
Motivating prompts and easy activities that develop the essentials of strong writing. Some topics include: writing focused paragraphs, supporting g...
By Robin James
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th ISBN #: 0590522124
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Morning Read Aloud Response Worksheets January to December 2011
Morning Read Aloud Response Worksheets January to December 2011
Bring in the new year with the new 2011 Read Aloud Response worksheets! Students can trace basic heading statements like "My name is..." and "Today...
By J.d. Vila
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Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
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Research Folder Organizer
Research Folder Organizer
This is a great tool for students as they begin to learn how to research and write note cards. The students begin by write down what they already k...
By Crockett's Classroom
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, Expository Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
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The Monster Exchange Project Writing Sheets
The Monster Exchange Project Writing Sheets
A set of writing sheets designed to go with the FREE monster exchange on-line writing project. These sheets will take your students step by step t...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Evaluating an Author's Techniques in Persuasion
Evaluating an Author's Techniques in Persuasion
Describes in simple kid-friendly language different techniques students can use when writing or analyzing persuasive essays. Includes a persuasive...
By Sharon Cortez
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Story Maps: Charting the Course to Literary Analysis (PPt)
Story Maps: Charting the Course to Literary Analysis (PPt)
Story mapping promises to increase the reading comprehension and writing skills of English language learners. This presentation demonstrates how st...
By Scott N. Forrest, Ed.d.
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Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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From Page to Screen Essay
From Page to Screen Essay
This document includes two assignments: one for novels that have become a movie and one for novels that students become the "scriptwriter" because ...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Activity Guide for Comparison/Contrast Writing: Thesis + Organization
Activity Guide for Comparison/Contrast Writing: Thesis + Organization
This document can be used as a series of in-class activities or as a guide/worksheet for students when preparing for comparison-contrast analysis. ...
By Http://www.learning-centered.c
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Subject: English, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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Huck Finn Essay Rough Draft Template
Huck Finn Essay Rough Draft Template
This is a click-and-replace template for writing a basic rough draft of an essay. In this case it is for Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Tw...
By Brandon Juhl
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: N/A
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