Jane Range

My middle school students struggled with getting started and staying focused during essay writing projects because it can be extremely overwhelming. This Compare and Contrast Essay Format Worksheet gives the students a STEP-BY-STEP visual to help them stay focused and on task. My students use this religiously when writing their essay. It has helped students with efficiency and higher content development.

Middle School students need help with writing, editing, and revising essays. This "Peer Revision and Editing Checklist" helps students improve these skills by checking others' essays using this form. Then, the forms are exchanged between editors, and the author can reflect on possible revisions needed from the peer editors' completed checklist. My middle school students do well with this because it is structured and easy to follow. It will take a few class periods to complete for some studen