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Frayer 4 square model
Frayer 4 square model
Teach your students to extend their thinking while staying on topic. Excellent writing tool!...
By Lex Baus
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Subject: Expository Writing, Short Stories, Reading Strategies Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Classroom Forms, Graphic Organizers, Literacy Center Ideas

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Colonial Research Project
Colonial Research Project
This project is designed to meet a variety of educational needs and abilities. Students are given "choice" in the topic of their research project....
By Elizabeth Quinn
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Subject: Expository Writing, U.S. History Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Teaching The Elements of Poetry
Teaching The Elements of Poetry
"Poetry, It's Elemental, My Dears." I use this play on the famous quote by Sherlock Holmes to show my students that poetry is ever-present in thei...
By Connie
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Minilessons, Projects, Assessment

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Romeo and Juliet Unit: Summative Essay Prompt/Test/Exam
Romeo and Juliet Unit: Summative Essay Prompt/Test/Exam
This writing prompt would work best as a summative assessment of student understanding of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, as it requires students t...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: Expository Writing, Literature, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
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"Groundhog Day!", by G. Gibbons, Comp. Questions and Projects
A set of 9 short answer, multi-layered comprehension questions, 6 project challenges, and a class survey and fact-file activity to go with the book...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
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Writing non-fiction sentences
Writing non-fiction sentences
These techniques are ideal for students who need help writing enagaing non-fiction sentences. They are a list of common sentence templates that can...
By Russell Buxton
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever", Questions and Projects
A set of short answer, multi-layered comprehension questions for the book, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever", by Barbara Robinson and a set of proj...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Writing the Personal Narrative: Tools for the Job!
Writing the Personal Narrative: Tools for the Job!
Just as a carpenter wouldn't try to build a house without the proper tools, your students shouldn't begin writing a personal narrative without a re...
By Casey A. South
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
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Figurative Language/Writing Handout
Figurative Language/Writing Handout
I created this handout as a reference for my students. It uses an acronym to help students remember types of figurative language to include in the...
By Jennifer Sheloske
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Subject: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Writing the Perfect Paragraph Orton Gillingham
Writing the Perfect Paragraph Orton Gillingham
Use this organizer to help your students identify each part of a perfect paragraph. Topic sentence, detail sentences and closing sentence....
By Ilovetoteach
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Persuasion: Supporting an Opinion Practice Sheet
Persuasion: Supporting an Opinion Practice Sheet
Help your students apply what they know about supporting an opinion with this Supporting an Opinion Practice Sheet. Page 1 gives directions follow...
By Teacher Tricks
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Bibliography - Works Cited: Instructions, Style Sheets, and Practice
Bibliography - Works Cited: Instructions, Style Sheets, and Practice
The basics for teaching students how to document their sources when doing research are the basis of this file. A mini-lesson on narrowing subjects...
By Arlene Manemann
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Library Skills Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Worksheets, Handouts, Research

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Blank Non-Fiction Book for Writer's Workshop
Blank Non-Fiction Book for Writer's Workshop
This is a blank book that can be used for students when writing non-fiction stories. The book includes a table of contents, 5 pages for writing (wi...
By Erin Morrison
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Other, Printables, Research

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George and Abe: Presidents Day Read for Information
George and Abe: Presidents Day Read for Information
Are you looking for a purpose to give your students for reading independently for information? I was. They love reading non-fiction books, but we...
By Brittany Mclaren
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Subject: Expository Writing, President's Day, Social Studies - History Level(s): 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
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FRIENDLY LETTER TEMPLATE
FRIENDLY LETTER TEMPLATE
Use this template with mailman and mailbox graphics to encourage letter writing by your students. This form will help teach students the correct ...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: Lifelong Tool
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Research Paper- Instructions for Completion
Research Paper- Instructions for Completion
This handout was given to Seniors to guide them in completing their Senior Project research paper....
By Courtney Rusk
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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RAFT Topics for the book
RAFT Topics for the book "Chasing Vermeer", by B. Balliett
A set of 10 RAFT writing prompts for the book, "Chasing Vermeer", by Blue Balliett. There is an easy to use chart as well as a blank chart for stu...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Expository Writing, Literature, Creative Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
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Lesson for Writing about TONE
Lesson for Writing about TONE
Many English students can figure out the tone of a piece of writing, but have difficulty explaining the tone using sophisticated vocabulary. Studen...
By In English
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
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Journalism Terms Test with Answer Key
Journalism Terms Test with Answer Key
MUST-HAVE FOR NEW JOURNALISM TEACHERS! Use this to test prior knowledge of Journalistic terminology or as a summative assessment. This test is 35...
By Mrs. Taylor17
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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SecondaryIntegrated curriculum: LA and the Science Lab Report
SecondaryIntegrated curriculum: LA and the Science Lab Report
Integration at the secondary level is not often done but can reinforce concepts and skills learned across the curriculum. Homework loads pile up a...
By Teresa Bowerman
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Subject: Science, Expository Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Activities, Power Point Presentations, Printables

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Plagiarism Quiz
Plagiarism Quiz
An individual or group, one-page, interactive quiz on plagiarism. Students watch a Youtube presentation then answer questions on defining, working ...
By Beth Hammett
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Subject: Essay Writing, Expository Writing, English Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Activities, Assessment, Examinations - Quizzes

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Lost Tooth Journal
Lost Tooth Journal
This file contains 3 pages: Tooth Journal Cover, Direction page and a student journal page. Make multiple student pages and bind into a journal fo...
By Little Priorities
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing, Health Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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"Love, Ruby Lavender", by D. Wiles, Project Challenges
A set of 10 project challenges to go with the book, "Love, Ruby Lavender", by Deborah Wiles. These are projects that allow students to research an...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Activities, Novel Study

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Scrapbook of Writing Ideas for Students
Scrapbook of Writing Ideas for Students
This is a packet - or a scrapbook - that I hand out to my students at the beginning of the year. We spend one class period talking about the scrap...
By Cathy Hutchinson
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 1 Year
Type: Printables

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Writing in Mathematics - Careers in Math
Writing in Mathematics - Careers in Math
This is an article I found on the internet and put into a word document. It is about math careers and the benefits of studying math. On the final ...
By Vanessa Moon
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Subject: Expository Writing, Reading, Math Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Research, Handouts, Other

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Expository Writing - Adding Voice to Writing
Expository Writing - Adding Voice to Writing
A promethean board mini-lesson that compares and contrasts two different expository writing samples on the same topic to demonstrate the importance...
By Michele Novack
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Subject: Expository Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Activboard Activities, Minilessons

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Paragraph Writing Organizer
Paragraph Writing Organizer
For any students struggling to put together an organized paragraph, this graphic organizer will help them solve that problem. This organizer spell...
By Kristin Dahl
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, ELA Test Prep Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Minilessons, Outlines, Activities

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Introduction to Research PowerPoint Presentation
Introduction to Research PowerPoint Presentation
16 slide PowerPoint presentation introducing a Research project. Starts with an activating strategy where students have to guess and check. The nex...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Informational Article - Driving While Distracted
Informational Article - Driving While Distracted
This lesson revolves around an article that discusses the dangers and consequences of driving while distracted (specifically, mobile-devices). The ...
By Traveling Teacher
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Activities, Handouts, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Things Fall Apart Lesson Plan
Things Fall Apart Lesson Plan
The Things Fall Apart lesson plan is a three-week, day-to-day plan. Students during the reading of Things Fall Apart analyze Yeats’ “The Secon...
By Christopher Hassett
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Homework, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Lesson Plans (Individual)

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How to Write a Science Fiction story
How to Write a Science Fiction story
This creative and well made powerpoint allows students to learn the basics to writing their own science fiction story. Download the preview vers...
By Samantha
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Subject: English Language Arts, Essay Writing, Short Stories Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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MLA and APA Formatting Reference Guide
MLA and APA Formatting Reference Guide
This product is a handy resource for MLA and APA formatting for references and in-text citations. Formatting is provided for numerous different ty...
By Carrie Meyer
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Subject: English Language Arts, Essay Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Printables, Study Guides

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Detective Dangler
Detective Dangler
This enhanced podcast is an introduction to dangling/misplaced modifiers. It is not meant to teach the subject; instead, it's intention is to get ...
By Profette
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Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, Essay Writing, Grammar Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education Duration: N/A
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WRITING CONFERENCE TIPS
WRITING CONFERENCE TIPS
Teacher Role During Conference Each student needs to meet in conference with you no less than once a week. Depending on the size of your cla...
By Dr Carol
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Subject: English Language Arts, Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Mrs. Wood's Student Writing Rubric
Mrs. Wood's Student Writing Rubric
This rubric uses the 6 traits of writing and gives the students a guideline when writing....
By Anna Wood
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Subject: Essay Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Hooking the Reader: Writing Effective Hooks & Essay Intros
Hooking the Reader: Writing Effective Hooks & Essay Intros
This 3 page worksheet provides definitions, explanations, descriptions and examples of several different types of "hooks" used to catch and sustain...
By Lonnie Jones Taylor
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Subject: Essay Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 50 Minutes
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CA Four Writing Types Test
CA Four Writing Types Test
This test contains 13 multiple choice questions, 6 short answer questions, and 2 long identification questions. I designed this test as another ang...
By Paulina Nelson
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Subject: English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep, Essay Writing Level(s): 7th Duration: 40 Minutes
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ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT Literature Study Unit
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT Literature Study Unit
Everything you need to successfully teach this amazing, often overlooked novel. Focus questions, background information, vocabulary, quizzes and a...
By Judy Bailey
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Essay Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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ACE-IT Writing Guide and Tips
ACE-IT Writing Guide and Tips
This standards-based writing guide helps students to learn how to effectively develop, write, and organize paragraphs in an essay. It's an easy-to...
By The English Guy
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Subject: English Language Arts, Essay Writing, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Handouts, Worksheets

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Industrial Revolution Review Quiz
Industrial Revolution Review Quiz
A review quiz on the Industrial Revolution including matching, short answer, and essay questions....
By Annie Smith
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Subject: Essay Writing, Social Studies - History, U.S. History Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 1 hour
Type: Assessment, Examinations - Quizzes, Test Prep

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Steps to a Great Paper
Steps to a Great Paper
Here is a great writing freebie. It's what I like to call the 'Steps to a Great Paper'. It's suitable for any type of learner or grade level, bec...
By Rosshalde Pak
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers

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6th Grade Argument/Claims Essay Rubric - Common Core Standards
6th Grade Argument/Claims Essay Rubric - Common Core Standards
This file includes a detailed 4-point rubric that assesses three Core Standards: W.6.1. (Write and support an argument or claim) W.6.5. (Develop ...
By D. Amador
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Subject: Essay Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 6th Duration: N/A
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Narrative Writing Assignment Rubric
Narrative Writing Assignment Rubric
This product is a rubric for a narrative writing assignment. The rubric contains seven major categories in which to score student work: ideas and c...
By Erin Johnson
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Subject: Essay Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Writing Prompt Narrative: Grades 3-5
Writing Prompt Narrative: Grades 3-5
“Today I woke up as a Grown-Up” Writing Prompt "Suppose that you woke up one morning as a grown-up...." This is the writing prompt posed ...
By Kari Redding
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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101 Writing Prompts for Winter
101 Writing Prompts for Winter
Massive collection of writing prompts to celebrate the winter season! 101 Writing Prompts for Winter includes writing prompts for Research papers,...
By Secondary Solutions
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Subject: Creative Writing, Essay Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Mrs. Nelson's Comprehensive Persuasive Essay Materials
Mrs. Nelson's Comprehensive Persuasive Essay Materials
A multi-use document: explain persuasive format & requirements, show example essay, guide students through pitfalls, elevate elementary versions of...
By Paulina Nelson
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Subject: Essay Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 1 hour
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OF MICE AND MEN Literature Study Unit
OF MICE AND MEN Literature Study Unit
Six original activities designed to bring even deeper enjoyment and understanding to your study of this timeless novel. ...
By Judy Bailey
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Subject: English Language Arts, Essay Writing, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Week
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My Best Friend: A Compare and Contrast Essay Assignment
My Best Friend: A Compare and Contrast Essay Assignment
A fun way to introduce compare and contrast writing through peer groups. Includes twelve slides of interactive comparing/contrasting by listing, w...
By Beth Hammett
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Subject: Essay Writing, Grammar, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour
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Sample Essay-Persuasive
Sample Essay-Persuasive
This is a very straightforward essay to use as a simple example for a persuasive writing....
By Jenna Lichter
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing, English Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education Duration: N/A
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"Crispin: The Cross of Lead", by AVI, RAFT Writing Topics Chart
A two page document that includes a chart with 5 different RAFTS for the book, "Crispin: The Cross of Lead", by AVI, as well as instructions and an...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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