19 page Persuasive Writing Bank of Resources.
Included are:
organizers,
sample essays written at grade level for the middle scho... ByNancy Joly-cause
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... ByKleecarson
This file includes a model expository essay and another copy for you to cut up for an activity.
The prompt is: Everyone has things that are s... ByElizabeth Spangler
This is a reproducible handout or packet of information teachers can give to students. It contains background information about writing a phobia... ByMrs. S
In this Black History Month Project, students research a famous African American, write a paper about the person and create a postage stamp to hono... ByChristine Potter
This is a multiple-page printout of strategies young writers can use when working on a writing piece. If gives them suggestions how to "unstick" t... ByMr. Z
This is a compilation of writing ideas I use with my students during Writer's Workshop time. It comes in very handy for those times when all you h... ByCathy Hutchinson
A three page document that includes a chart with 7 different RAFTS for the book, "The Phantom Tollbooth", by Norton Juster, as well as instructions... BySmart Chick
The is the first in a series of explanation worksheets on sentence fluency and sentence construction. It introduces six techniques showing students... ByRussell Buxton
This is a webquest on arctic animals. Students work in groups to research chosen arctic animals and presents in report form, their findings. Ther... ByRmason
Let's celebrate what kids know about Lincoln and Washington! This product contains everything you need for a writing center. Included in the packag... ByDeana Thelen
23 slide PowerPoint on how to write a source card and make citations using MLA format. Slides begin by having the students make a foldable organiz... ByHappyedugator
An easy to use writing rubric for grading compare/contrast papers. Includes breakdown of all requirements needed for paper, including points for w... ByMarci N
This project is designed specifically to research events and people in African American history who have contributed to the identity of AA's today.... ByO
This is a summarizing template for informational texts. I use this to help students of all ages to focus on the authors claim, key words, and impo... ByAvid Teacher
Students seem to always forget the appropriate font and margins for a formal paper, so I hand this out to remind students what my expectations are.... ByLeah Renzi
This unit is designed for Grade Seven, Eight and Nine students. Students may use either Hatchet, by Gary Paulsen or Men of Stone, by Gayle Friesen.... BySharon Fjeldstrom
Students will take their previously completed five paragraph drafts and revise and edit them. After practicing these skills on a teacher model, stu... ByTraveling Teacher
After writing a persuasive essay, students reflect on their writing using this "Persuasive Essay Reflection Worksheet." Students explain two stren... ByMonica Lukins
The Trial Assignment for Hamlet creates a courtroom drama right in your classroom. Students love this assignment, and it becomes a guiding focus f... ByChristie Olstad
The Senior Checklist and Handout Packet includes:
The Senior Portfolio Checklist
A Resume Format
A Sample Resume
Academic Reflection Handout
... ByMrs. Ryan
This rubric can be utilized by both teachers and students (and perhaps is most effective if used by both parties!). It includes sections for feedb... ByLarry Corio
A project in which students analyze the theme of a short story and create a diorama to represent that theme. Includes a detailed scoring guide.... ByAnnie Smith
Do your students have trouble with the "analysis" part of a literary analysis essay? I designed this paragraph builder as a response to student iss... ByPaulina Nelson
A five paragraph essay assignment with room to draft thesis statement and three main ideas. This asks students to compare three women who fit Rafae... ByMrs. Wy
This is an assignment I use with my English III class, in which students must locate an article that demonstrates bias and analyze how the bias is ... ByErin Johnson
Massive collection of book-specific essay writing prompts AND creative writing prompts from popular middle school texts!
Writing Prompts for Mid... BySecondary Solutions
This unit contains student response questions and activities for every chapter. Answer keys included. There is a word search for names in the nov... ByArlene Manemann
Students create a movie of their lives by filling out the chart which introduces the 5 elements of stories: Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Fa... ByBeth Hammett
This is an essay assignment comparing the various lovers from A Midsummer Night's Dream and Much Ado About Nothing.
If your class is reading o... ByKate Reid
This is second in a 3 part powerpoint using most used Verbs in state accountability testing. The lesson(s) are based on reading tests. It moves fro... ByLeigh Jacobus
Product includes three pages of teacher notes and student notes. Students need to fill in the blanks in their copy.
Topics:
Author's Purpose
... ByMisscaralilly
A HUMAN PATTERN- JUDITH WRIGHT POETRY TWO ESSAY OUTLINES/ SCAFFOLDS
TWO ESSAY SCAFFOLDS ON 2 TOPICS FOR MIDDLE TO SENIOR STUDENTS TO WRITE ESSAY... ByAngie Barillaro- Radiant Heart
here you have a useful tool (8 slides: 4 with fill in the blanks, and 4 with the answers) to help you explain about warm and cold fronts.... BySusan Millan
Practice with creating the four types of transitions, which in turn gives coherence to a student's writing. An introduction to transitions, three e... ByDave Moeller
Students have the opportunity to write about career servicing the public. Gets students to thinking about what they want to do when they grow up.... ByLashanda Moss-hill
This product consists of four writing assignments: the cultural interview involves outside and field research and accurate cultural reflection; “... ByKate Reid
This is a great way to single out teaching just word choice. Its a graphic organizer that helps them visualize their emotions/feelings before they... ByAvid Teacher
This is so much more than a prompt. This lined writing prompt allows students to write their ideas using the "Mary Lewis" writing frame; first, ne... ByLouise Mckelvey
Objective: Students will apply understanding of critical story elements (character, setting, plot, theme, etc.) to the novel they are studying in t... ByEleanor Adkins
This lesson has students practicing writing introductory paragraphs using the same prompt: the goal, however, is to use one of the nine different "... ByMary Ciccone-cook
This 7-page document is geared towards students at a higher level. The document includes materials on the theory of adding quotations, a basic par... ByKimberly's Ideas
This is a collection of 25 writing activities that can stand alone as assignments or be used as part of a larger unit. Several activities include s... ByBelinda Bair
I have created a SMARTboard lesson that introduces students to plagiarism. The lesson covers what plagiarism is, who can commit plagiarism, and eve... ByCindy Massey