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8th grade writing-expository classroom forms
Feedback Comments for Student Writing
BEST SELLER!! Does it seem like you give students the same generic compliments on their writing over and over? Do you struggle to find kind, supportive ways to suggest improvements? Have you given up on detailed feedback because it's just too time-consuming to provide?This document contains hundreds of comment suggestions to help you give meaningful feedback to students on their writing assignments. You can use these comments to help guide your conversations during writing workshop and writing c
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Journalism Writing and Publications Planning Bundle
My journalism bundle of resources is for the journalism teacher and/or the student publications adviser (newspaper/yearbook) and is completely editable: Journalism Writing and Publications Planning Bundle {Editable in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe PDF}
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
This journalism bundle includes ALL of the following resources:
Journalism Handbook and Stylebook {Editable}
Expository Writing "
Grades:
8th - 12th, Staff
Compare & Contrast 3 Paragraph Essay Frame (Learning Initial Format)
This frame was developed, to help students learn a basic compare/ contrast 3 paragraph essay format.
After the initial teacher modeling (which is strongly suggested), the frame will allow most students to successfully write about the similarities and differences between two reading passages. Students fill in the requested information and select the appropriate words from the word boxes, to write and create complete sentences.
The frame can be used with multiple reading genres. Once stude
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Journalism Handbook and Stylebook {Editable}
Journalism Handbook and Stylebook {Editable in Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe PDF}My journalism handbook/stylebook is an essential tool for any advisor for publications or teacher of journalism. It includes the following sections:-Course Purpose and Objectives-Editorial Policy-Staff Directory-Style Rules/Guidelines-Writing Rules and Procedures (includes: Question preparation, how to conduct an interview, how to write a lead, how to conduct a survey, how to write an advance or preview
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8th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Writing Conference Worksheets - Middle and High School
This resource includes 60 writing conference worksheets that will organize the process of conferencing with your students and create an easy routine that will allow students to reflect on their learning, plan for improvement, and show their growth. These conference sheets also provide invaluable data for student grades in the form of conversations about their learning.For a list of all of the writing genres included, please check out the preview :) Each of the worksheets includes: Success criter
Grades:
6th - 12th
Informative Explanatory Writing Rubric Grades 6-12
Common Core Informative Explanatory Writing Rubric Grades 6-12This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Detailed rubric for informative and explanatory writing, aligned to the Common Core State Standards for writing (W.2 strand) with a second rubric incorporating the technology criteria.Also includes half-page easy score card for quick grading.If you are looking for an EDITABLE option, you can find it here:INFORMATIVE/EXPLANATORY (EXPOSITORY) WRITING RUBRICS
Grades:
6th - 12th, Staff
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
8 Restaurant-Themed Writing Choice Menus -- For Writer's Notebooks & Journals
In my classroom, these food-themed, writing-choice menus are handed out once a month, so students can slowly make a "meal." Students at home could tackle these menus as a one-per-week writing challenge. They're editable, so you can adjust the wording or assignment ideas. Over three summers we created three unique products that have helped us build the best writer's notebook routine we've ever had in our classrooms. These 8 menus are one of those products, and they can be bought separately from
Grades:
5th - 9th
Journalism Newspaper Yearbook Assignment Specs Handout
Journalism: Newspaper and/or Yearbook Assignment Specifications Handout for Students
Makes your job as advisor easier AND puts the responsibility on the student:
This is an assignment sheet I used for both yearbook and newspaper staff members. When an editor or staff member had an assignment for another student, they used this sheet to give the specifics of the assignment (for writers, photographers, and design/layout).
For example, if a student editor assigned a news story, he/she would f
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Essay Writing Feedback Forms--For Teacher and Peer Evaluations
Embark on a journey to elevate your students' essay writing skills with the "Essay Writing Feedback Forms—for Teacher and Peer Evaluations." This comprehensive resource is your key to providing insightful feedback that nurtures growth and fosters excellence in essay composition.What makes these feedback forms a game-changer?Teacher and Peer Perspectives: With dedicated sections for both teacher and peer evaluations, these forms cater to a holistic feedback approach. Uncover a 360-degree view of
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6th - 9th
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Do / What Writing Chart Organizer
I love using "Do/What" charts in my classroom when introducing a new writing prompt to my students. It is a great way to help students identify and understand the different vocabulary used in various writing prompts. Do/What charts can easily be implemented in any classroom at any grade level. This product includes a PDF printable as well as access to an editable PowerPoint presentation.
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PreK - 12th
Google Form Close Reading Activity - Connotation and Denotation Quizzes
Assign these Google Forms connotation quizzes for ELA as close reading & critical thinking practice or as text analysis assessments in your Google Classroom or paperless environment. These ELA quizzes are digital Google Forms, and are designed to align with my Introduction to Text Analysis & Close Reading resource, providing a way to assess student knowledge of the textual analysis process. Don't have 1:1? No problem! You can print these Google Forms and have your students take their cl
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7th - 10th
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English Sub Plan Answering Common Interview Questions - Print / Email Ready
EDITABLE 1 Day Sub Plan. Engaging for students, easy for subs, and easy for you. Lesson is fun and instructions are clear. Works in multi-level, multi-subject schedules too - which means it is the only plan you need for the day. Students answer questions commonly found in job interviews and explore the difference between a good answer and a 'not so good' answer.********************Wait! This lesson is also included in our 10 Day Sub Plan BUNDLE Click for details.********************Simply print
Grades:
8th - 12th
7th Grade & 8th Grade Writing Checklists FULL YEAR BUNDLE! - PDF and digital!
A full year bundle of student checklists to help with every step of the writing process! SAVE 50% BY BUYING THE FULL BUNDLE!Each checklist includes:-A PDF version to print and copy-A digital version that can be directly assigned on Google Classroom and completed on a device to support distance learning.Includes 6 genre checklists:-My Informative Writing Checklist-My Procedural Writing Checklist-My Argumentative Writing Checklist-My Reading Response Checklist-My Narrative Checklist-My Personal Na
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7th - 8th
Informative / Explanatory Writing Rubrics - Common Core Standards
This collection includes the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade version of a detailed 4-point rubric that assesses three Common Core Standards:
W.6/7/8.2 (Write informative/explanatory texts)
W.6/7/8.5 (Develop and strengthen writing)
W.6/7/8.9 (Draw evidence from literary or informational texts)
The rubrics also include a goal setting component, for teachers to set with students before writing instruction. There is a space for teacher comments, for you to do while you assess or score the piece, as well
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6th - 8th
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Editable Writing Portfolio Criteria Cover Sheets CCSS
Editable Common Core Writing Portfolio Criteria Cover Sheets
This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Keep track of required student writing samples throughout the year or have students use the portfolio criteria cover page to keep track of their own writing samples. Criteria sheets are completely editable and can be shared in Google Classroom, Edmodo, or other similar sites.
*NOTE: If your state has adopted the PARCC assessments, I have writing portfol
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5th - 12th, Staff
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Also included in: Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
Book Review Rubric
This rubric is used when a student completes a novel and then is expected to write a three paragraph book review.
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3rd - 8th
Writing Intervention
I have developed a 13-step writing intervention program. I use these steps to improve my students' writing and I have found that it really makes a big difference. Some of the steps are from "Prevention and Intervention of Writing Difficulties for Students with Learning Disabilities," a research article by Steve Graham, Karen R. Harris, and Lynn Larsen. Some of the steps are originals, which I felt were important enough to include. Students are motivated throughout the process because the interve
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Grades:
1st - 12th
Editable Rubrics for Grading High School Writing
"Why did you give me a C on this paper? I worked so hard!" Ever heard this? Grading rubrics are an excellent way to help students see clearly WHY they earned the grade you gave them. They are also a HUGE time-saver for you! There are 7 different EDITABLE rubrics included: OutlineClassification essayNarrative essayDescriptionLiterary character analysisResearch paperSummaryAll rubrics are provided to you in a ready-to-use PDF format, and a completely editable Word document so that you can tailor t
Grades:
8th - 12th
Empowering Writers - Expository Editing Checklist
Laminate copies of this editing checklist for use with the Empowering Writers Program, so students can use it time and time again! This editing checklist not only identifies key elements of writing an expository essay, but also breaks down editing for capitalization and punctuation errors. The use of an editing checklist develops metacognative skills and is great for full class instruction as well as for students with specific learning needs.
Grades:
2nd - 8th
How to Write an Essay Conclusion
“Together, we are working to create writing that is clear, direct, and thoughtful.”This is the kind of work all of us want to see from our students. So many of them are capable of crafting this kind of work, but so few actually achieve it. How to Write an Essay Conclusion provides a simple, step-by-step process students can follow that will lead them away from dry, repetitive, and mechanical writing toward conclusions that are rich, dynamic, and thought-provoking.Designed to challenge young wr
Grades:
7th - 10th
Website Credibility Analysis Scavenger Hunt Online Web quest
Website Credibility Analysis Scavenger Hunt Online Web quest 1-2 day activity dependingA 3 page pdf or 8 websites (links checked on validated on 1/19/2020) with questions to discuss and look for the validity and information on credibility on Furnetics, women and AIDS, revisionist history and the Holocaust, New Zealand Golf and other interesting sites. Students will question and seek information on sites they would never have visited in the past and may never visit again. Fun scavenger hunt and f
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8th - 12th
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Summary of Types of Writing Styles
This is a handout/poster for students to use when comparing the four main types of writing (persuasive, response to literature, summary and narrative). It tells what the purpose of each type of writing is. It also outlines for students what would be in the first paragraph, body paragraphs and closing paragraphs. It is meant to be a guide for students so they can understand the key elements they need to include in each type of writing. It is very helpful when 7th grade students are preparing f
Grades:
5th - 8th
"How to Write a Paragraph" Cheat Sheet
Outlines the parts of a paragraph (topic sentence, body paragraph, and summary/conclusion sentence)
Includes questions to prompt students to independently develop a strong paragraph
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Common Core State Standards ELA: Checklists 6,7,8
I created these pages so that I might check off skills as on novel studies, short stories, research assignments and/or other written assignments.
Each item covers all three grade levels, with notes most places where 7th or 8th go beyond skills for 6th. An exception is Language, as each grade is very different from the other; therefore, there is L6, L7, and L8.
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- one page for Reading Standards for Literature;
- one page for Language Standards, per grade level'
- two pages for Writi
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5th - 8th
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