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Research Paper - Complete Unit

By Laura Torres

Research paper complete unit. Research papers made easy! This complete unit has everything you need to teach writing a research paper from start to finish. Includes NEW MLA 8th edition citation guidelines. For the APA version of this unit,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.6, W.8.8, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.1...

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Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading - Should Animals be Kept in Zoos?

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Opinion Reading Comprehension and Opinion Writing. This packet contains two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic of whether animals should be kept in zoos. Multiple skills are covered, including reading,

Subjects:

Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.6, RI.6.10...

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Run-on Sentences and Sentence Fragment Pack

By Laura Torres

This pack combines my popular run-on sentence and sentence fragment products, which are also sold separately. Included are instructional worksheets, quizzes and answer keys. Everything you need to teach proper sentence structure is here.This pack

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

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L.6.3, L.7.3, L.8.3

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Argumentative Essays - Complete Unit

By Laura Torres

Argumentative Essays - Complete Unit. Writing an argumentative essay is an essential skill for secondary students. This unit is CCSS aligned, with grading rubrics for each grade level 7 - 12 that reflect the standards. This unit has everything you

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Unit Plans, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d, W.7.1e, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.7, W.7.8, W.7.9...

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Limericks: How to Write Limericks

By Laura Torres

Limericks are a great introduction to writing poetry. This is a complete limerick unit with a duplicate PowerPoint to support your lesson. There are lots of examples to analyze with your class, worksheets and handouts. Study form, rhyme and what

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.4, RL.3.4, RL.4.5, W.4.4

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Commonly Confused and Misspelled Words - Vocabulary Work

By Laura Torres

This packet contains 109 commonly confused and misspelled words for vocabulary work in your classroom. There are 6 pages of word charts with definitions and example sentences, 6 pages of blank word charts, and the same word charts with definitions,

Subjects:

Spelling, Vocabulary, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

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Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

L.8.4, L.9-10.4, L.11-12.4

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The Other Wes Moore Teaching Unit

By Laura Torres

This comprehensive teaching unit for The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore has everything you need from detailed quizzes to check for careful reading to graphic organizers for theme development. Included in the packet: - Vocabulary words from each

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Reading, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Unit Plans

$8.95

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Essay Writing Bundle

By Laura Torres

Essay Writing Bundle - Research Papers, Persuasive Essays, Narrative Essays, Compare/Contrast Essays. My four popular essay writing units are here in money-saving bundle. Each unit is complete and breaks down the process into manageable parts.

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English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.6, W.8.8, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.10

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Fall Informational Reading Bundle

By Laura Torres

Halloween and Fall are excellent times to bring seasonal reading into the classroom. Save 25% by buying this bundle of reading packets. Watch this short video to get a preview:Fall Informational Reading Bundle VideoPlease click on the following

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Worksheets, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.4, RI.6.10, RI.7.1, RI.7.2, RI.7.4...

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Plagiarism Handouts, Worksheet and Quiz

By Laura Torres

Plagiarism is a big issue in the classroom. This packet has everything you need to help students understand when to credit sources. The handout explains clearly what plagiarism is and gives examples of how and when to use quotations and paraphrase.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Research, Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

W.8.8, W.9-10.8, W.11-12.8

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184

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Essay Writing Mega Bundle

By Laura Torres

This is a huge bundle containing all of my essay writing products at a big savings. It's a deal even if you've purchased a few of my essay products before - get the rest at a savings! As I add more products, I will add to the bundle. There are six

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Lesson

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The Glass Castle Resources

By Laura Torres

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls book and movie resources. I teach The Glass Castle in my classroom every quarter, because I've never had a student who did not like it and connect with it in some way. I've had great success with it, and am now

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English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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105

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Writing Prompts - Research Papers and Argumentative Essays

By Laura Torres

Writing prompts for research papers and argumentative essays. This product contains forty topics for research or argumentative essays. Each half-sheet prompt contains a topic, questions to consider, and research ideas. They do not tell the student

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Research, PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.7, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.7, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.7

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Research Paper Complete Unit - APA Style 7th Edition

By Laura Torres

Writing a research paper - complete unit in APA style. Follows updated 7th edition guidelines that were published in January 2020. This is the APA version of my best-selling MLA research paper unit found here:Writing a Research Paper - Complete

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Unit Plans, Handouts, Lesson

$9.50

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Narrative Essay - Complete Unit

By Laura Torres

Writing a Narrative Essay: This unit has everything you need to teach a narrative essay from start to finish. It is meant to align with all the objectives of common core standard Text Types and Purposes for 8th - 10th grade (8.W.3; 9.W.3; 10.W.3),

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.3, W.9-10.3

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Persuasive Essay - Complete Unit

By Laura Torres

Persuasive Essay Complete Unit. This complete unit for teaching persuasive essays has everything you need from pre-writing techniques to group work, ethos, pathos, and logos lesson and activities, to worksheets and grading rubrics. Whether you are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.6, W.8.8, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, W.9-10.10, W.11-12.1...

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Thesis Statements: Writing a Great Thesis

By Laura Torres

Thesis statements: Writing a thesis statement can seem like an overwhelming task for many students. This packet includes informational handouts with ideas, explanations and worksheets to make the process easy. A complementary power point is included

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Handouts

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.9-10.1, W.11-12.1

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380

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Sight Words Matching Picture and Word Cards

By Laura Torres

Original illustrations set these sight word noun picture and word cards apart from the rest. Your students will love the colorful pictures. There are many ways to use this product: on a word wall, as a matching game, or flash cards. You can cut out

Subjects:

Reading, Spelling, Vocabulary

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd

Types:

Activities, Word Walls, Printables

CCSS:

RF.K.3, RF.1.3, RF.2.3

$3.25

138

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Opinion Writing and Opinion Reading - Do Cell Phones Belong in Schools?

By Laura Torres

Opinion writing starts with reading about both sides of the argument. Do Cell Phones Belong in Schools?This packet contains two original informational non-fiction articles, one pro and one con on the topic of whether students should have cell phones

Subjects:

Writing, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, RI.5.6, RI.5.8, RI.5.9, RI.5.10, RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.6, RI.6.10...

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Idiom Matching Cards

By Laura Torres

Idiom Matching Cards. Make Idioms fun by playing games with this set of 34 sets of cards. Each set has an illustrated idiom card and a definition card. Play Memory/Concentration, Speed Match, Mixer Match, or use for writing prompts. These cards are

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.3.4, RL.4.4, RL.5.4, L.3.5, L.4.5, L.4.5b, L.5.5, L.5.5b

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught: Composition, Humanities, and Creative Writing, Literature and English. I have worked as a developer and writer of K-6 Curriculum.

MY TEACHING STYLE

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. in English M.A. in English

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Before I became a teacher, I spent twenty years as a freelance writer and editor, primarily for middle-grade readers. I am the author of a few dozen how-to children's books, young adult novels and many magazine articles. I used to write K-6 curriculum-based quizzes for a publishing company. I currently teach first-year college students. visit my blog at: http://compositionclassroom.blogspot.com

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, EFL - ESL - ELD, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas, Literature, Classroom Management, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, End of Year, Close Reading

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