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Transition Words in Writing
Transition Words in Writing
Graphic organizer to be used when teaching students transition words in writing. An example of an anchor chart is given. Selina Smith...
By Selina Smith's Classroom Magic
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
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A Midsummer Night's Dream Essay Assignment
A Midsummer Night's Dream Essay Assignment
At the end of A Midsummer Night's Dream I have my students evaluate prevalent themes in the play, and we then analyze five paragraph essay structur...
By Sarah Gavan
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Subject: English Language Arts, Literature, Expository Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Family Interview Worksheet and Biography Essay Template
Family Interview Worksheet and Biography Essay Template
This worksheet practices the following skills: Interviewing, Listening Skills, Getting to Know Your Family, Gathering Data and Writing a Biographic...
By Pupil's Advantage
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
Type: Homeschool Curricula, Homework, Research

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Film Day is not Free Day
Film Day is not Free Day
Form that can be used for any film. Looking for responses to plot, character, theme, setting, etc....
By Ann Della-calce
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 3 hours
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The Canterbury Tales Prologue Quiz
The Canterbury Tales Prologue Quiz
This 60 point quiz includes student understanding of scops, their role in medieval society and student understanding of the characteristics of the ...
By Connie
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Creative Writing Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Examinations - Quizzes, Novel Study

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Writing Process Poster Set
Writing Process Poster Set
This set includes posters for Prewrite, Draft, Peer Conference, Revise, Edit, and Publish Writing Process Poster Set by R. Hope is licensed unde...
By Floating Through First Grade
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Poetry Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
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Creative Writing Student Biography Unit with Lesson Plan Activities
Creative Writing Student Biography Unit with Lesson Plan Activities
Creative Writing Student Biography Unit with Lesson Plan Activities Common Core Writing Standards: 2,3,4,5 Do you want to make biographies more...
By Wise Guys
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Subject: Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Creative Writing Rubric
Creative Writing Rubric
Writing rubric that includes: content and development, voice, conventions, and organization. My state rubric only allows 3 points as the hightest...
By Lisa Allred
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
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Washington & Lincoln - Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer
Washington & Lincoln - Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizer
Compare and contrast our two important presidents for President's Day with this graphic organizer. The graphic organizer can be used alone or as a ...
By Andrea Robinson
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Subject: Expository Writing, President's Day, Social Studies - History Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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"Things Not Seen", by A. Clements, 54 Page Literature Unit
A complete literature unit on the book, "Things Not Seen", by Andrew Clements. The Unit contains the following: Cover Analysis Short Answe...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
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Meet the Robinsons Movie Narrative Writing Prompt
Meet the Robinsons Movie Narrative Writing Prompt
Keep Moving Forward! This is a narrative writing prompt to go along with the theme of the movie "Meet the Robinsons." After viewing the movie, ...
By Tracee Orman
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Subject: Character Education, Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 Week
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Persuasive Essay Pack
Persuasive Essay Pack
This is a small bundle which can help your students plan their writing for a persuasive essay. Included are: - a graphic organizer - an out...
By Gabrielle Smith
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Subject: Essay Writing, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Graphic Organizers, Outlines

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Creating the perfect paragraph with varied sentence structure
Creating the perfect paragraph with varied sentence structure
Creating the perfect paragraph with varied sentence structure (Simple, Compound, Complex) is easy with this activity. It also comes with a specifi...
By Higg
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Grammar Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Basic Tips for Writing about Fiction
Basic Tips for Writing about Fiction
A one-page quick reminder guide for students tasked with writing about fictional literature. You might also like my PowerPoint Writing Tip Les...
By In English
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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"Coraline", by Neil Gaiman, Stationery Inspired by the Book-FREE
Two pages of stationery inspired by the book, "Coraline", by Neil Gaiman. Great to use for student responses to text....
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
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Persuasive Writing Prewriting Chart
Persuasive Writing Prewriting Chart
Graphic organizer for persuasive writing useful for regular and ESL students. Includes author's claim, reasons and conclusion. Provides space to ...
By Sharon Cortez
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Subject: EFL - ESL - ELD, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers, Printables

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"Hatchet", by G. Paulsen, Book Quote Writing Prompt, FREE
A free writing prompt layout based on a quote from the book, "Hatchet", by Gary Paulsen....
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Activities, Novel Study

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Writing: Six Traits Worksheets Ideas and Content
Writing: Six Traits Worksheets Ideas and Content
This three pack contains three writing samples students analyze using included worksheets, specifically designed to get students to analyze areas l...
By William Farren
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Subject: Writing, Expository Writing, EFL - ESL - ELD Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A
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Writing: Paragraph Building Powerpoint
Writing: Paragraph Building Powerpoint
Using stunning visuals this 22 slide powerpoint will help your students build powerful paragraphs and have fun doing it! Especially emphasized are...
By Powerpoint Guru
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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North Carolina History Lesson-Core Standards
North Carolina History Lesson-Core Standards
North Carolina History is a literacy-based lesson aligned with the Common Core Standards. This 34-page lesson teaches about the state's first pe...
By Splash! Publications
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, U.S. History Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Days
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers, SmartBoard Lessons & Whiteboard Activities

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Introduction Paragraph Notes / Handout
Introduction Paragraph Notes / Handout
I use this handout to help my students write introduction paragraphs. I created an image to help my visual learners and included it at the bottom o...
By Fwteacher
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Topic Sentence Paragraph PowerPoint
Topic Sentence Paragraph PowerPoint
Getting students to START their writing is half the battle. In this fun PowerPoint presentation students will learn a gradual elevation from easy ...
By Powerpoint Guru
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
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Why Do Authors Use Text Features?
Why Do Authors Use Text Features?
Students often can identify the names of text features, but have difficulty understanding how text features help the reader. This is a fun, hands-...
By B A Burke
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Writing Conference Questions
Writing Conference Questions
Questions to ask students when looking over writing. -Narrative -Expository -Procedural -Fiction -Research Writing -Persuasive...
By Lashanda Moss-hill
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Subject: Expository Writing, Essay Writing, Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Printables

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Edit your writing Checklist
Edit your writing Checklist
Six to a page editing checklists used to remind students what to look for when editing their writing....
By Debi Weaver
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Subject: Grammar, Essay Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 4th Duration: N/A
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25 Points Grading Checklist or Rubric for Any Type of Writing
25 Points Grading Checklist or Rubric for Any Type of Writing
Need a writing checklist? This is a quick and easy writing grader for both teacher and student, and it may be used for creative writing as well as ...
By Happyedugator
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: N/A
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Valentine's Day Activity PowerPoint
Valentine's Day Activity PowerPoint
From top 10 seller, PowerPoint Guru! Engage your students in Valentine's day with this fun, creative, and beneficial writing assignment! In this ...
By Powerpoint Guru
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Subject: Expository Writing, For All Subject Areas, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
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Everyday Hero Research Paper
Everyday Hero Research Paper
Tired of students cutting and copying information from the internet and calling it a research paper? The topic of this unit, Everyday Heroes, make...
By Elizabeth Kust
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Subject: Critical Thinking, English Language Arts, Expository Writing Level(s): 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Activities, Assessment, Unit Plans

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Trail of Tears Document Packet
Trail of Tears Document Packet
This document packet can be used alone or accompanied by an essay, in studying Native Americans/Cherokees/The Trail of Tears/President Andrew Jacks...
By M H
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Subject: Expository Writing, Native Americans, U.S. History Level(s): 7th, 8th, 11th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Activities, DBQs, Homework

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Rock and Roll Theme Writing Binder Cover
Rock and Roll Theme Writing Binder Cover
Looking for the perfect accent for your elementary students' Rock Star or Rock and Roll theme writing binders? Look no further. This printable is a...
By Ms. Chapman
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Essay Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Printables

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Awake and Dreaming Novel Test: Written Response & Text Structures
Awake and Dreaming Novel Test: Written Response & Text Structures
This 5 page PDF file is a written test for Kit Pearson's novel titled Awake and Dreaming In this pdf file: *4 written reponse questions requi...
By Ann Marie Smith
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Adult Education, Homeschooler, Staff Duration: N/A
Type: Assessment, Printables, Examinations - Quizzes

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Theme Journals
Theme Journals
Enhance your writing program with these KinderLit journals! The writing process in Kindergarten is more than drawing a picture and writing a story...
By Kinderlit
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): Kindergarten Duration: N/A
Type: Literacy Center Ideas, Thematic Unit Plans

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Matchlock Gun reading guide
Matchlock Gun reading guide
This reading guide is to be used with the book, The Matchlock Gun. This is historical fiction that relates to colonial life and the French & Indian...
By Heather Debuse
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Lesson Plans (Bundled), Novel Study

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"Flying Solo", by R. Fletcher, 12 Project Challenges
A set of 12 project challenges to go with the book, "Flying Solo", by Ralph Fletcher. These challenges are a great way for students to extend the ...
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

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Thesis Statements - What Are They? How To Write
Thesis Statements - What Are They? How To Write
A comprehensive yet entertaining overview of thesis statements focused on the five characteristics of a good thesis statement and step-by-step guid...
By Jeff Minahan
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Subject: Essay Writing, Writing, English Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A
Type: Power Point Presentations

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How to Write a Final Draft of an Essay
How to Write a Final Draft of an Essay
Students will take their rough drafts and apply all of the revisions and edits that made, and write the final draft of their five paragraph essays....
By Traveling Teacher
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Subject: English Language Arts, Balanced Literacy, Essay Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 45 Minutes
Type: Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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All About Rosa Activity
All About Rosa Activity
THis handout is an activity that students can do before or after they read Rosa Parks' autobiography or about her in general...
By Carmen Moss-mccray
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Subject: Literature, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

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"The Magician's Elephant", by K. DiCamillo, Project Challenges
A set of 10 project challenges to go with the book, "The Magician's Elephant", by Kate DiCamillo. These challenges are designed to allow students ...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 2 Weeks
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Suspense in
Suspense in "The Monkey's Paw"
I use this writing outline as students are beginning develop literary analysis skills. After we read, "The Monkey's Paw", students use text evidenc...
By Mrs. V.
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Subject: Literature, Short Stories, Expository Writing Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Outlines

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Expository Writing
Expository Writing
A pre-writing sheet about the extinction of the passenger pigeon....
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Expository Writing Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities

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Interesting vs. Important Graphic Organizer
Interesting vs. Important Graphic Organizer
This activity helps students separate INTERESTING information in a story from that which is truly IMPORTANT. This can be done first as a guided ac...
By Kristin Dahl
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Subject: Balanced Literacy, Expository Writing, Reading Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A
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Literary Thesis Worksheet and Key based on
Literary Thesis Worksheet and Key based on "The Story of an Hour"
This worksheet is designed to help students who already have some background in basic theses develop their critical thinking and analytical writing...
By Nico
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 2 hours
Type: Activities, Worksheets

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Writing Thesis Statements
Writing Thesis Statements
Fun, quick activity to teach how to write a thesis statement. The second activity requires the students to have Internet access....
By Mary Ciccone-cook
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson Plans (Individual)

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Frankenstein Essay Topics
Frankenstein Essay Topics
Set of essay/paper topics for Shelley's Frankenstein...
By Massteacher
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Novel Study

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Writing: Let Mother Goose Motivate Writers
Writing: Let Mother Goose Motivate Writers
Mother Goose rhymes are an awesome source to use to get students thinking and writing. I have used them successfully for creative, journalistic and...
By Connie
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Journalism Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Activities, Fun Stuff, Projects

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Persuasive Writing Assignment - Finding Nemo
Persuasive Writing Assignment - Finding Nemo
Persuasive Writing Assignment based on the movie Finding Nemo. Includes specific scenario and instructions for students. Also uploaded to my file...
By Victoria Sinco
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Subject: English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Expository Writing Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Handouts, Printables

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Rock Research Project
Rock Research Project
Studying Rocks and Minerals? Just need a good research project? This project has all the steps laid out, as well as a grading rubric for each par...
By Heidi Raki
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Subject: Earth Sciences, Expository Writing Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Projects

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"The Wednesday Wars", by G. Schmidt, Project Challenges
A set of 12 project challenges to go with the book, "The Wednesday Wars", by Gary D. Schmidt. These challenges give students the opportunity to re...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, Homeschooler Duration: 3 Weeks
Type: Activities, Novel Study

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"Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein", Questions and Projects
A nine page resource to use with the book, Odd Boy Out: Young Albert Einstein", by Don Brown. This is a great read aloud and the students really l...
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Creative Writing, Expository Writing, Literature Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A
Type: Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas, Printables

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Thesis Statement PowerPoint: Introduction or Review
Thesis Statement PowerPoint: Introduction or Review
Following the engaging, interactive style of my other PowerPoints this one introduces the concept of the thesis statement. It includes specific exp...
By Rebecca Malone
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Subject: English Language Arts, Expository Writing, Writing Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 40 Minutes
Type: Activities, Minilessons, Power Point Presentations

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