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Writing an Introduction Paragraph
Writing an Introduction Paragraph
This is a handout to help students understand how to develop in introductory paragraph for an essay. ...
By Marc Stern
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Weather Safety Assignment & Rubric
Weather Safety Assignment & Rubric
A fun culminating activity for a weather unit. Students choose a type of severe weather and create a poster to show how to keep safe during this ty...
By Kris W
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Expository Writing, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Internet Research and Writing Rubrics
Internet Research and Writing Rubrics
These rubrics are designed to make it easier for teachers to grade assignments that are open ended in nature....
By Jamie Menchaca
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Subject: Other (Science), Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: Lifelong Tool
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On My Mind
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On My Mind
Expositry Essay on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr....
By Dr. Ramona Hyman
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Subject: Afro-American Studies, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Essay of Definition: 14-page Expository Writing Unit; Models; Rubrics
Essay of Definition: 14-page Expository Writing Unit; Models; Rubrics
This is a complete, 2-week unit for instruction of an essay of definition in an honors or mainstreamed English course. These 14 pages of materials ...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Unit Plans, Projects, Research

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Owl, Keeper of the Night
Owl, Keeper of the Night
This legend was written as an example for fourth graders. The state of North Carolina has a new writing testing program in place and students must ...
By Vickie Hedrick
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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OAA version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Test
OAA version of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Test
This test was set up to resemble the Ohio Achievement Test format. This test covers the content of the story, but it also asks the students to use ...
By Daniel Jones
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Assessment, Novel Study, Test Prep

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Contractions in Action
Contractions in Action
This printable can be used as an assessment or for practice of contractions....
By Kathy Swank
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 2nd Duration: N/A
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Citation, Quotation, and Source Integration Tips
Citation, Quotation, and Source Integration Tips
Many students struggle to cite or quote sources properly. This reference handout includes: quick tips on integrating sources, model sentences, tips...
By Teaching Is An Art
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education Duration: N/A
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Presentation Station - My Hero
Presentation Station - My Hero
Presentations can be hard to do in the classroom, but students should get used to speaking in front of the class. Why not have your students c...
By Ksum
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Oral Communication Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: 30 Minutes
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Famous American Research Paper
Famous American Research Paper
This writing unit will guide your students through the writing process of a research paper. Begining with collecting data, creating notecards eith...
By Heather Picolotti
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Subject: Writing, Essay Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Guided research citing sources
Guided research citing sources
This is a document that provides guided instruction on citing internet, encyclopedia and magazine sources for researching. After practice with pun...
By Candy Colangelo
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Bibliographies, Research, Scaffolded Notes

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What's the Big Idea?
What's the Big Idea?
Are you looking for writing topics? Well, use this handout/poster to illicit help from your students. Challenge your students to brainstorm a lis...
By B.rogers
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Step Up to Writing Masters and Sample Sorting Game
Step Up to Writing Masters and Sample Sorting Game
Masters for SUTW word sorting game, Pirate words example, student reference chart for writing and duplication, reminder prompts for clasroom displa...
By Anne P. Kraszewski
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Minilessons

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Welcome to Journalism
Welcome to Journalism
This is the paper I pass out on the first day of class. It clearly states my expectations of the class and identifies projects and other activitie...
By Mrs. Taylor17
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Syllabi

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RAFT Topics for the Book,
RAFT Topics for the Book, "Things Not Seen", by Andrew Clements
A three page document that includes a chart with 8 different RAFTS for the book, "Things Not Seen", by Andrew Clements, as well as instructions and...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Activities, Novel Study

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open court mae jemison story connection
open court mae jemison story connection
questions to be used during or after the reading of Mae Jemison....
By Susan Millan
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Subject: Expository Writing, Balanced Literacy, Reading Level(s): 4th Duration: 30 Minutes
Type: Activities, Homework, Minilessons

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Newspaper/Journalism: Local News Story Unit with Examples
Newspaper/Journalism: Local News Story Unit with Examples
This download contains all materials necessary to teach either an English class or Newspaper course how to put together a local news story. This op...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: Journalism, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Projects, Research, Unit Plans

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Writing the College Lit Paper - Student Packet with Teacher Overhead
Writing the College Lit Paper - Student Packet with Teacher Overhead
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By Kimberly's Ideas
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment, Outlines, Study Guides

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Rainforest Guided Lessons
Rainforest Guided Lessons
Seven pages of expository comprehension, reading and writing activities to go with a unit on rainforests. The activities include compare/contrast,...
By Jebsma
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Subject: Expository Writing, Reading, English Language Arts Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

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Newspaper/Journalism: New Writing Assignment for Practice
Newspaper/Journalism: New Writing Assignment for Practice
This 1-page handout provides an explanation and details for a news writing assignment for student journalists. Drawing upon the requirements for an...
By Writing Guy
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Subject: Expository Writing, Journalism, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 hour
Type: Activities, Homework, Minilessons

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Peer Edit Sheets for Creative Nonfiction Articles/Essays
Peer Edit Sheets for Creative Nonfiction Articles/Essays
When you ask your kids to do peer-editing do they write "good job" at the top of the page and call that effective critique?! This trio of peer-...
By In English
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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If I Could Vote - Coloring Version
If I Could Vote - Coloring Version
Same as If I Could Vote, but this version can be printed in black & white and students can color the star border....
By Misskahill
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Subject: Expository Writing, Elections - Voting Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Bulletin Board Ideas, Fun Stuff, Printables

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How to Make a Valentine
How to Make a Valentine
Students create transitional steps for makeing a valentine....
By Monica Schroeder
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 2nd Duration: N/A
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The KIS Approach to Grammar & Composition I - (Judeo-Christian Vers.)
The KIS Approach to Grammar & Composition I - (Judeo-Christian Vers.)
The KIS Approach to English Grammar and Composition comes as a result of 35 years of teaching English and hearing legitimate complaints of confusio...
By Linda Highman
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Whole Courses, Mini-Course, Homeschool Curricula

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Great Canadians Biography project
Great Canadians Biography project
This is a biography project of Great Canadians. Students can choose one of the Canadians that were included in the handout, or they may choose thei...
By Emily Whitehead
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing, Library Skills Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Posters, Projects, Research

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Editing Checklist for Students
Editing Checklist for Students
This is an editing checklist for students when they are to edit their pieces of writing. This sheet helps them remember what to do in order to make...
By Deana Beers
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Subject: Expository Writing, Grammar, Short Stories Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A
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November Journals
November Journals
This is a great way to incorporate writing into your classroom. This is also one way I use writing with the Daily 5 in my classroom. It includes ...
By Savvy Second & Sixth Graders
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Poetry Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Literacy Center Ideas, Workbooks

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Non Fiction Article Response
Non Fiction Article Response
This sheet asks 6 questions which range from Knowledge to Evaluation and Synthesis. Students are to read a nonfiction article and give a written re...
By Brandy Williams
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Subject: English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th Duration: N/A
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Romantic Poetry Quote Response
Romantic Poetry Quote Response
This is a single quote by Lord Byron with 3 guiding questions for students to respond to after reading the quote. It works well as an introductory ...
By Deedumtweedle
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Subject: English Language Arts, English, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Minilessons, Homework

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Persuasive Ad & Letter-Writing Campaign
Persuasive Ad & Letter-Writing Campaign
Looking for a real-world way to get your students involved in writing persuasive text? In this project, they will be the head of an advertising ca...
By Literacy Across The Curriculum
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
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Sentence Fluency Rubric Chart Six Traits
Sentence Fluency Rubric Chart Six Traits
Use this sheet for teacher evaluation, self evaluation, or peer evaluation to help students improve their writing, specifically, sentence fluency. ...
By William Farren
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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February Expository Writing Unit
February Expository Writing Unit
This is a student centered, standards aligned writing assignment for the primary grades. It begins with a prewrite, then moves to a rewrite, and fi...
By Jennifer Tyner
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Graphic Organizers, Homeschool Curricula, Thematic Unit Plans

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The Contender by Robert Lipsyte: Persuasive Essay
The Contender by Robert Lipsyte: Persuasive Essay
At the conclusion of our unit on The Contender by Robert Lipsyte I ask my students to write a persuasive essay on the evolution of Alfred....
By Sharon Aiuvalasit
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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"Hatchet", by G. Paulsen, Interactions with Animals Chart
This is a three page chart to use with the book, "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen, that gives students the chance to examine the different interactions B...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Activities, Novel Study

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Biography Living Museum Project
Biography Living Museum Project
Students create a Biography Research Project by following these easy steps. The Living Museum of biographical characters is the culminating activit...
By Ruthie Rayner
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing, Other (Social Studies - History) Level(s): 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
Type: Research, Projects

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PowerEd - Prewriting and Thesis Statement
PowerEd - Prewriting and Thesis Statement
"I don't know what to write about!" And yes, you all know the tone in which it is said. Bordering on whiney, with a touch of petulance. Here's a ...
By Powered
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Subject: English Language Arts, Essay Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
Type: Handouts, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Power Point Presentations

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A Raisin in the Sun Unit Plan
A Raisin in the Sun Unit Plan
This unit plan outlines the Enduring Understandings, Essential Questions, Instructional Objectives, Performance Objectives, and Unit Assessment ide...
By Skylar Schur
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Month
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Reading and Writing Activities for Two Short Stories
Reading and Writing Activities for Two Short Stories
This mini-lesson includes two short stories, “Shopping,” by Joyce Carol Oates, and “Fish Cheeks,” by Amy Tan, as well as discussion questio...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Short Stories Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Minilessons

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Compare & Contrast Writing
Compare & Contrast Writing
9 lessons giving step-by-step instructions for writing compare & contrast writing. It also gives 100 compare & contrast topics for you to choose fr...
By Robin James
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Subject: Writing, Expository Writing, English Language Arts Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th ISBN #: N/A
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5 themes of geography essay and rubric
5 themes of geography essay and rubric
This lesson was used to assess student understanding of the five themes of geography. Student will apply the themes to their own town. Essay guidel...
By Kristin Krempasky
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Subject: Special Education, Geography (k-12), Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
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writing film analysis unit for
writing film analysis unit for "Last of the Mohicans" film (40 pages)
GUARANTEED EXCITEMENT AND WORTHWHILE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CLASS. Perfect for inspiring students to learn about film, discussion and writing...
By Kenny Karem
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Subject: Film, U.S. History, Expository Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Thematic Unit Plans

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Make Your Own MONSTER Project Packet
Make Your Own MONSTER Project Packet
There are eight different tasks for students to do while creating their own MONSTERS! Students must create a felt model of their monster and then ...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Printables

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Using the Hamburger Model to Write Paragraphs and Essays
Using the Hamburger Model to Write Paragraphs and Essays
This excellent powerpoint presentation shows students how to use the hamburger model to construct paragraphs and essays when working on expository ...
By Tools For Teachers By Laurah J
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Subject: For All Subject Areas, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Heart of Darkness Prompts, Quizzes and Vocabulary
Heart of Darkness Prompts, Quizzes and Vocabulary
Especially if this is your first time teaching Heart of Darkness, this package is like the "Cliff Note's Lessons"! Included are a student handout ...
By Kate Reid
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Subject: Expository Writing, Vocabulary, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Examinations - Quizzes, Novel Study, Handouts

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Persuasion: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Guided Notes
Persuasion: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Guided Notes
Help your students review the three categories of persuasion, according to Aristotle, with the Persuasion: Logos, Pathos, and Ethos Guided Notes. ...
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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Top Secret Writing Document: Paragraph writing skills
Top Secret Writing Document: Paragraph writing skills
This is a fun way of showing students the basic elements of a paragraph. It uses several graphic organizers to help students structure a paragraph....
By Daniel Jones
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Days
Type: Graphic Organizers, Handouts, Scaffolded Notes

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Branches of Government Test
Branches of Government Test
This is a 3-part assessment of the three branches of government. In part one; students must match the correct vocabulary word to the definitio...
By Rebecca@readinginnov
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Subject: Expository Writing, Social Studies - History, Government Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment, Printables, Worksheets

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Persuasive Essay Bank of Resources
Persuasive Essay Bank of Resources
19 page Persuasive Writing Bank of Resources. Included are:  organizers,  sample essays written at grade level for the middle scho...
By Nancy Joly-cause
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Writing Portfolio (Categories of Writing and Mission Statement)
Writing Portfolio (Categories of Writing and Mission Statement)
This is a writing portfolio guide that includes a mission statement (the purpose of keeping a writing portfolio) as well as a list of types of writ...
By Kleecarson
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

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