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Use this presentation to build on students' prior knowledge of writing conclusions to a new level. The presentation includes 3 concluding strategies to wrap up their writing. It also includes 6 full paragraph expository examples; 2 for each strategy. Each strategy has a proficient (C) examples and an above proficient (A) example, so that students may choose their own "level of achievement." This also provides scaffolding for lower level writers. Skill addressed: *Writing conclusions What is in

Teach your students exciting and thorough ways to write introductions to research papers. This presentation builds on previous knowledge concerning writing introductions to essays. The presentation demonstrates 5 different "hook" strategies; each with 2 full paragraph expository examples. The 2 examples are written at proficient (C) and beyond proficient (A) levels to allow students to choose their own "level of achievement." This also provides built in scaffolding for lower level students. Wh

The Research Paper Power Points Bundle includes all of my Power Points used for writing research papers. Topics include: Introductions, Transitions, Using Quotations, and Conclusions. Presentations aim to take students’ writing beyond the basics and bring it to a more sophisticated level. All presentations include full paragraph expository examples. The Introductions and Conclusions Power Points are leveled for different levels of student learning. What is included: *4 PowerPoint Presentations

Practice with converting percents to fractions while creating a visual representation. Great for students who need to "see" that fractions and percents can be equivalent. Includes: 2 pages- 1 page of independent practice; 1 page of cooperative practice (which can be adapted for unlimited possibilities) This is a .doc file. You may customize it to fit your needs.

This presentation builds on students’ prior knowledge of using quotations in expository writing. It extends their writing beyond the basics. The goal of the presentation is to have students properly structure a quotation in their writing. Topics include: using a signal phrase, giving credit, and explaining the connection between the quotation and their writing. The presentation includes full paragraph expository examples. What is included: *1 PowerPoint Presentation SAVE and BUY the BUNDLE: R

Allow your students to CHOOSE how they demonstrate their knowledge of linear equations in the form of a project! Students will compare the following: Slope-intercept form, Standard form, and Point-slope form Project choices include: brochure, persuasive editorial, graphic design, classroom poster, video, RAFT creative writing letter File includes: *Cover page *Student handout: Choice board *Rubric **Great for individual assessment or group work!

This presentation builds on students' prior knowledge of using transitions in expository writing. It extends their writing beyond the basics. Topics include: unity, coherence, transitional phrases, repetition, building old information to new information, and connecting sentences by mirroring ideas. The presentation includes full paragraph expository examples. What is included: *1 PowerPoint Presentation SAVE and BUY the BUNDLE: Research Paper Power Points BUNDLE Check out my other Power Poin