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William Shakespeare Identity: I-Search Lesson Ideas
William Shakespeare Identity: I-Search Lesson Ideas
Who doesn't love a good conspiracy theory? Certainly our high school students do! When I initially introduced the idea of questioning the authorshi...
By Kristi Jacobsen
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Autobiography Creative Writing Project
Autobiography Creative Writing Project
This is a 4-page handout that gives students directions for an autobiography writing assignment for a Creative Writing or Language Arts class. Thi...
By Mrs. S
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Days
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Revision Introduction powerpoint-inspire students revise w stamina
Revision Introduction powerpoint-inspire students revise w stamina
This powerpoint introduces a definition of revision to help teachers explain what revision is and inspire students to develop their stamina to revi...
By Tarheelstate Teacher
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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McCarthyism Essay Prompts
McCarthyism Essay Prompts
There are four essays prompts that can be used for tests or homework essays. They require a little bit of knowledge of the Cold War and of Joseph ...
By Wellredteacher
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, U.S. History Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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New York State Regions Booklet
New York State Regions Booklet
Students may use a variety of resources to gather interesting and important facts about six regions of New York state. This booklet provides a col...
By Gina Giblin
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Subject: Expository Writing, Geography (k-12), Writing Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A
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Using Sources in Your Writing
Using Sources in Your Writing
The basics of APA works cited and in-text references. Designed for Grade 8 English Lang. Arts. Very detailed....
By Katherine Peeples
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Bibliographies, Power Point Presentations

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Process Essays Online Activity
Process Essays Online Activity
This short handout is a perfect way for students to learn about process essays without having to endure a "teacher lecture." Students can do this f...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Wonderful Writer Award
Wonderful Writer Award
This is a student award for outstanding work in writing. This award is easy to create, all you have to do is enter the student's name and print! ...
By Jennifer Van Hill
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Persuasive Essays
Persuasive Essays
This document includes several websites for teaching persuasive writing. Next, there are 13 different topics and an outline for your students to us...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Introducing the School Newspaper
Introducing the School Newspaper
This is a good introductory powerpoint for a teacher advisor to use when setting up a newspaper club or class. It contains pictorials and general ...
By Elizabeth Burke
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Explore the USA Project (interdisciplinary unit)
Explore the USA Project (interdisciplinary unit)
This engaging interdisciplinary project of diverse activities (social studies, geography, language arts, art, computer library, math) is one of my ...
By Kenny Karem
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Subject: Expository Writing, Geography (k-12), Library Skills Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Thematic Unit Plans

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Compare & Contrast Hare/Rabbit
Compare & Contrast Hare/Rabbit
Information on both hares and rabbits for students to use to create a Venn Diagram or compare/contrast paragraph....
By Melissa M
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Subject: Expository Writing, Holidays/Seasonal Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Minilessons for Writing Grades K-2
Minilessons for Writing Grades K-2
This set of minilessons will provide teachers with the tools to create great beginning writers. The minilessons cover both interactive writing and ...
By Dr Carol
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Cooperative Learning, Minilessons, Graphic Organizers

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Writing Workshop: Time Saving Writing Content Editing Key
Writing Workshop: Time Saving Writing Content Editing Key
Writing Workshop: Time Saving Writing Content Editing Key. 46 writing content comments to respond to student writing in a timely manner. I spent y...
By Litteacher
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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YELLOW FOLDER WRITING ORGANIZER
YELLOW FOLDER WRITING ORGANIZER
USE THIS ORGANIZER TO ORGANIZE FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENTS!...
By M Izzo
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Subject: Expository Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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ISAT Writing Scoring - How Does it Really Work?
ISAT Writing Scoring - How Does it Really Work?
Have you heard rumors about how scoring works for the writing portion of the Illinois Standards Achievement Test? Are you looking for tips to impr...
By Amy Gillespie
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing, ELA Test Prep Level(s): Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Five Senses (writing)
Five Senses (writing)
This graphic organizer supports students in coming up with sensory words that can be used in their writing. This helps students to use more descri...
By Jenna Festa
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd Duration: N/A
Type: Homework, Printables, Worksheets

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The Heart is a Lonely Hunter Unit Plan
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter Unit Plan
This unit plan, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter was revised 11/15/08 for clarity and teaching ideas. It is a standards-based unit offering objectiv...
By Connie
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Expository Writing Level(s): 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Writing Tips: Help Students Use More Precise Vocabulary
Writing Tips: Help Students Use More Precise Vocabulary
This brief PowerPoint helps teachers show students how adverbs like "really" and "very" could be revised for more powerful writing. I use this i...
By In English
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Beginning of the year activities and letters
Beginning of the year activities and letters
This file contains 3 activities that can be used at the beginning of the year. 1. A questionnaire for the parents to fill out about their child. 2...
By Tracy Hajkowski
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Subject: Expository Writing, Other Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Homework, For Parents

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Family History Project
Family History Project
There are many elements of your life that you may not know about. Your goal here is to explore your background and discover information about you....
By Shanna Schifferle
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Subject: Expository Writing, Social Studies - History, Oral Communication Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 1 hour
Type: Activities, Homework, Research

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New Criticism Writing Rubric
New Criticism Writing Rubric
This product is a rubric for literary analysis writing using New Criticism....
By Lynn Miller
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Subject: Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Bat Informational Report Writing Sheets, 12 Total Pages!!
Bat Informational Report Writing Sheets, 12 Total Pages!!
A set of 12 pages of writing sheets to use when students are writing reports about specific types of bats. There is an outline of the sections to ...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Cause and Effect Paper Unit
Cause and Effect Paper Unit
Includes: Style Sheet; Rubric; Research/Notes Sheet; Topic Ideas; Outline Form; Sample Outline; and Peer Edit Sheet Checklist....
By Sarah Ross-koves
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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: 2 Weeks
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The Metamorphosis Openers
The Metamorphosis Openers
Here are five openers (warm-ups) for students to show their understanding of Franz Kafka's, The Metamorphosis....
By Connie
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing Level(s): 12th Duration: N/A
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Essay Test
Essay Test
This essay test focuses on the format for a 5 paragraph problem/solution essay. It is 14 items in addition to extra credit and includes matching, ...
By Beverly Brown
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment

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Writing Project: A New Frog Species has been Discovered! 18 pgs.
Writing Project: A New Frog Species has been Discovered! 18 pgs.
A fun writing project for your students. They complete the project as if they were herpetologists who just discovered a new species of frog! Ther...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Pride and Prejudice Essay Topics
Pride and Prejudice Essay Topics
This paper concentrates on the chapter in which Elizabeth Bennet visits Pemberley and reevaluates her opinion of Darcy. It is an exercise in close...
By Massteacher
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Subject: English, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment, Novel Study, Unit Plans

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Guided Bibliography Practice
Guided Bibliography Practice
This word document is guided practice in writing a bibliography entry for a book. Then provides additional space with reduced help in writing book...
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: Handouts, Scaffolded Notes

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"The Lemonade War", by J. Davies, Project Challenges
A set of 8 project challenges used to accompany the book, "The Lemonade War", by Jacqueline Davies. These challenges give students the opportunity...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Rock and Roll Theme Writing Binder Spine
Rock and Roll Theme Writing Binder Spine
Complete the look of your students' Rock and Roll/Rock Star theme writing binders with this matching printable for the binder spine. The download r...
By Ms. Chapman
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Subject: Essay Writing, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Learning checklists
Learning checklists
Completed learning checklists for; Stoires with historical settings, stories set in fantasy worlds, stories from other cultures, stories with issue...
By Adam Dean
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: N/A
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YOU
YOU "BUTTER" FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!
This is a fun activity that helps students identify whether or not they are good listeners who carefully follow directions while making a peanut bu...
By Elizabeth Kust
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 45 Minutes
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Three Step Editing Process
Three Step Editing Process
This is not a checklist, but a process the students must go through. It focuses on three of the Six Traits of Good Writing: voice, word choice and ...
By Ms. Candelario
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lectures, Minilessons

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Mammoth Extension Menu with Research-Based Activities
Mammoth Extension Menu with Research-Based Activities
Let's go back to the Ice Age and find out about Mammoths!!! A nine section extension menu for students to use when studying Mammoths! A great w...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Expository Writing, Creative Writing, U.S. History Level(s): 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

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INTO THIN AIR - JON KRAKAUER TWO ESSAY SCAFFOLDS
INTO THIN AIR - JON KRAKAUER TWO ESSAY SCAFFOLDS
INTO THIN AIR - JON KRAKAUER TWO ESSAY SCAFFOLDS TWO ESSAY SCAFFOLDS ON 2 TOPICS FOR MIDDLE TO SENIOR STUDENTS TO WRITE ESSAYS FROM WITH TOPIC S...
By Angie Barillaro- Radiant Heart
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Subject: English Language Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Expository Writing Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Prompts for journal or analytical writing , universal writing prompts
Prompts for journal or analytical writing , universal writing prompts
Here are some very useful writing handouts to use while teaching a series of books—in other words here are some great universal writing assignments...
By Adam Erickson
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 1 Year
Type: Lesson Plans (Bundled)

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Persuasive Essay Note Outline
Persuasive Essay Note Outline
A graphic organizer note outline for students to write a persuasive essay....
By Annie Smith
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 2 hours
Type: Graphic Organizers, Outlines, Scaffolded Notes

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Ace the State Writing Test: Tips & Strategies for Teaching Writing
Ace the State Writing Test: Tips & Strategies for Teaching Writing
FREE Download from National Board Certified teacher and Scholastic author Mack Lewis. This three page article previews the book, Super Sentences an...
By Mack Lewis
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
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Eulogy Speech Presentation
Eulogy Speech Presentation
Students write a eulogy speech for their own funeral and then present it to the class as an anonymous person speaking about themselves. Great as...
By Alex Mauldin
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Gifted and Talented Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
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Non-Fiction Book Writing Project
Non-Fiction Book Writing Project
This is a great project for grades 1-4. Have students pick a topic of their choice, or you could use a content area for the whole class to work on...
By Katie Kinnaman
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
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Embedding Quotations into Our Writing
Embedding Quotations into Our Writing
After a mini lesson on embedding quotations, students will write a paragraph to answer the given prompt; next they will read some resources; and th...
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Sweet Stories Graphic Organizer
Sweet Stories Graphic Organizer
Life is full of sweet stories . . . Let your students write one! Use this graphic organizer to brainstorm ideas, details, and story elemen...
By Plug-n-plan
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Distinguishing between narrative, expository, and biographical writing
Distinguishing between narrative, expository, and biographical writing
My students were having a lot of trouble telling the difference between these three writing styles. This lesson is designed around gradual release...
By Shelle House
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Power Point Presentations, Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Types of Writing Ppt
Types of Writing Ppt
A simple powerpoint presentation to give defintions for the types of writing....
By Hendersweet
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Subject: Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
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Proofreading and Editing Checklist
Proofreading and Editing Checklist
Using this sheet, students can independently edit/revise their homework, classwork, stories, or essays looking for grammar mistakes as well as maki...
By Addison
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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3D Animal Museum Box
3D Animal Museum Box
This project was created for use during a unit study of the Appalachian Trail, but it could be used as a general Science or Non Fiction animal stud...
By Sandra Branco
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Subject: Expository Writing, Biology Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 2 Weeks
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Endangered Animals Writing Project
Endangered Animals Writing Project
During this 4 ½ week unit, my students researched an endangered animal of their choice, wrote an expository paper about the animal, and then integ...
By Melissa Eaton
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 1 Month
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To Kill a Mockingbird Newsletter Project Handout
To Kill a Mockingbird Newsletter Project Handout
This is a reproducible handout that details the project requirements for newsletter assignment for the novel, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee....
By Mrs. S
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th Duration: 3 Days
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"The Ransom of Red Chief" Literary Essay
O'Henry's short story, "The Ransom of Red Chief is rich in humor and a number of literary devices. This 3-page essay format bunlde prepares student...
By Mrs. V.
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Subject: Expository Writing, Literature, Short Stories Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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