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This complete five-paragraph essay writing unit bundle provides everything your students need to master five-paragraph essay writing from start to finish. Designed for elementary and middle school, this no-prep writing resource walks students step-by-step through hooks, thesis statements, body paragraphs, and conclusions, making it perfect for writing instruction, test prep, homeschool, and sub plans. Each lesson is complete with clear readings, examples, guided practice, writing activitie

Engage your students in a stimulating debate with this comprehensive persuasive essay resource on the topic, "Should Animals be Kept in Zoos?" designed for upper elementary and middle school students, this thought-provoking assignment encourages critical thinking, research skills, and persuasive writing. With two articles exploring different sides of the debate, a detailed essay planner, and writing pages, this product provides all the necessary tools to facilitate an engaging classroom discuss

This is a persuasive five-paragraph essay for students. It includes three sources of information, one for cell phone usage in class, one against using cell phones in class, and a data sheet showing various statistics. It includes an essay planner, instructions, and three lined pages for students to write their essay. I hope you enjoy!

Are video games beneficial for kids? In this persuasive five-paragraph essay, students will read two arguments, and decide whether or not they believe that video games are beneficial for kids. Resource includes two articles: one that argues that video games are good for children, and another that says video games can do more harm than good; a planning page; and three pages for writing the essay! This is a great resource for teaching students to write persuasive or argumentative five-paragraph

This complete thesis five-paragraph essay writing guide will engage your students and help them learn or brush up on their thesis writing skills or help them prepare for state testing. In this resource, students read about a thesis statement in a two-page reading guide, explaining the importance, instructions, tips, and examples on how to write the perfect thesis statement! Students will also receive a dos and don'ts of a thesis statement simple guide (I offer this one for free) for you

This complete body paragraph five-paragraph essay writing guide will engage your students and help them learn or brush up on their body paragraph writing skills or help them prepare for state testing. In this resource, students read about a body paragraph in a two-page reading guide, explaining the importance, instructions, tips, and examples on how to write the perfect body paragraph! Next, students analyze two pages displaying graphic organizers about body paragraphs and demonstratin

This complete conclusion five-paragraph essay writing guide will engage your students and help them learn or brush up on their conclusion essay writing skills or help them prepare for state testing. In this resource, students read about a conclusion in a one-page reading guide, explaining the importance, instructions, tips, and examples on how to write the perfect conclusion! Students then take what they've learned and determine whether five conclusions are good or bad and explain thei

This complete hook five-paragraph essay writing guide will engage your students and help them learn or brush up on their hook writing skills. In this resource, students read about a hook in a two-page reading guide, explaining the importance, instructions, tips, and examples on how to write the perfect hook! Students will also receive a dos and don'ts of a hook simple guide (I offer this one for free) for you to hang up or use as reference. Next, students examine seven examples of a

Looking for an exciting and student-led science activity to reinforce the properties of matter? Look no further! Introducing our "Matter Maze Escape Room" – an engaging, no-prep, and print-and-go resource designed to captivate your students' interest while enhancing their understanding of matter, solids, liquids, and gases. Key Features:Interactive Stations:This resource comprises seven different puzzles strategically placed at six stations, ensuring an immersive and student-led learning experie

Give your students an engaging introduction to the atoms and molecules unit with this "Atoms and Molecules Escape Room!" Key Features:Multiple-Choice Decoder (Clue #1):Dive into the text, where students use their decoder to answer multiple-choice questions. Then, with a twist, convert these answers into numeric codes, enhancing their decoding skills.Lock Matching Challenge (Clue #2):Students face a lock-matching challenge as they decipher numbered keys to unlock four distinct locks. The arrows g

Learn all about the negative effects of bullying for students and for school communities with this expository essay. This lesson has everything you need to have students write a five-paragraph essay. Students begin by reading two articles about the effects of bullying in schools, then plan their essay on their five-paragraph essay planner, and use the lined sheets of paper provided to write their essay. This essay is no-prep and great for sub plans! Just print and pass out! There is also a teach

Captivate Your Class with This Compelling Persuasive Essay Unit on Smartphones! Engage your students in a hot-button debate with this comprehensive persuasive essay unit all about smartphones in the hands of children! This resource-packed bundle provides everything you need to guide your students through the writing process, from brainstorming to polished final draft. What's included?An exciting five-paragraph persuasive essay prompt: Should children have smartphones? This relevant and age-appro

This is a persuasive five-paragraph essay for students. It includes three sources of information, one in favor of summer vacation, one in favor of year-round schooling, and a data sheet showing various statistics. Students will use the resources provided to decide their viewpoint, plan their essay, and write their five-paragraph essay! It includes an essay planner, instructions, and three lined pages for students to write their essay. I hope you enjoy!

Looking for an engaging topic for middle schoolers to write an expository essay about? This expository essay on the effects of social media on teenagers is a great way to keep students engaged, while giving them the much needed writing practice they need. In this essay kit, students will read two persuasive essay articles, one entitled "Navigating Relationships and Mental Health in the age of Social Media", and the other entitled "Beyond the Screen: Social Media's Influence on Academic Performan

Give your students an engaging introduction to light reflection and refraction with this Light Reflection and Refraction Escape Room! Key Features:Multiple-Choice Decoder (Clue #1):Using the reading provided in the decoder, answer a set of five multiple choice questions. Then convert these answers into numeric codes, enhancing their decoding skills!True/False Questions (Clue #4):Analyze a series of statements, and determine which statements are false. Use the number next to that statement to fin

This is an essay where students read two articles about endangered species, and write an essay about their findings. One about the human impact on endangered species, and another article about conservation efforts. Next, students will read the essay prompt and plan out their essay on the included two-page essay planner. Finally, students will write their essay on the attached lined paper. Included in this resource are: Two articles about endangered species;An essay prompt page;A two-page plannin

This is an essay where students read two articles on Ancient Egyptians, one article is about the pyramids, and one about the day-to-day life. Next, students will read the essay prompt and plan out their essay on the included two-page essay planner. Finally, students will write their essay on the attached lined paper. Included in this resource are: Two articles about Ancient Egypt;An essay prompt page;A two-page planning guide;Three pages of lined paper; andA one-page teacher guide.This essay ass

Give your students an engaging introduction to the Periodic Table with this "Atoms and Molecules Escape Room!" Key Features:Multiple-Choice Decoder (Clue #1):Dive into the text, where students multiple-choice questions. Then, with a twist, convert these answers into numeric codes, enhancing their decoding skills.Atomic Number Challenge (Clue #2):Students use the periodic table to find the atomic number of a list of elements to get the code.Word Search and Question Series (Clue #3):Tackle the Pi

Should students have a longer summer vacation? Students will explain their perspective in a persuasive five-paragraph essay. After reading two different perspectives on the subject, students will outline their paper based on their own viewpoints, and write a five-paragraph essay with their hook, thesis, body paragraphs with supporting details, and a conclusion. Keep students engaged while practicing their writing skills with this lesson!

This is an essay where students read two articles about the importance of exercise, and write an essay about their findings. One article is about the importance of exercise on physical health and the other is the importance of exercise on mental health. Next, students will read the essay prompt and plan out their essay on the included two-page essay planner. Finally, students will write their essay on the attached lined paper. Included in this resource are: Two articles about exercise;An essay p