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Writing-essays activities for staff
Classroom Debate Outline: How to organize a friendly class debate on ANY topic!
This classroom debate outline is designed to help teachers organize effective inquiry-based classroom debates. The documents within this file gives students a step-by-step outline of what they need to include in their debate, what they need to say, and when they need to say it! Debate is an important life skill, and students will learn the foundation to an educated debate. If you're looking for a new and interactive way to teach your students about everything that goes into the debate process (b
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7th - 12th, Staff
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Writing a Research Paper Escape Room: Engaging MLA Citation & Test Prep Activity
Have you been searching for easy and fun ways to engage students in your research paper unit?This escape room activity is perfect for any research paper/MLA format unit! It is lower prep than most escape rooms and uses ALL DOK levels! You can use this escape room in the middle of your unit, as review, or the end for fun. This resource is sure to keep your students engaged and working hard in your research paper unit!What's Included:Escape Room Tips & TricksClues!Google Form Option: Instead o
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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College Application Essay - Personal Essay Editable Tutorial
College Application Common Application Essay Tutorial: This editable tutorial covers writing a personal (narrative) essay that can be used for a college application essay and the Common Application Essay, or just for teaching students to write narrative non-fiction essays.This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.Do your students need help writing their college application essays? This presentation will walk them through the steps of a successful application
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Writing Resources Bundle Argument Expository Narrative Journalism
The Writer's Notebook Guide-- Handouts, Instructions, Charts, and MORE!
This guide includes explanations on how to organize the writer's notebook as well as the charts, handouts, graphic organizers, rubrics, etc. for students to use with the notebook throughout the school year. It also includes a Google Slides notebook template that you can use for a digital notebook option.The Writer’s Notebook is the heart of the English classroom. It is the place that holds a student’s reflections on literature and life. It is the place where a student goes to record important n
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Essay Writing (Expository, Persuasive/Argument & Literary Analysis) Common Core
Perfect for the beginning of the year, this common core aligned complete essay writing unit includes extensive instruction coupled with concept specific practice opportunities on the expository, persuasive and literary essays. Over 66 pages in length, this essay writing unit can be broken down into ~13-16 lesson plans and offers printable practice activities on the following topics:- Essay at a Glance (Visual illustrations of essay writing in its simplest form, including the Funnel Model.)- Outl
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Fractured Fairy Tales Unit- 40 lessons reading writing film making-US Spelling
Fairy Tales are short stories that can be used with children of all ages. Most children will have some background knowledge of at least a few fairy tales which makes this genre of writing accessible to all.This unit of work is aimed at Grade 5-7 but can be easily adapted lower or higher - in fact, I have included vocabulary lists from Grade 4 upwards!This unit includes:* Unit planner (8wks or 40lessons)* An Immersion /Introductory Lesson* Detailed lesson plans (with specific skill focuses listed
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PreK - 10th, Staff
Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan with Activities and Assessment! Grades 2-5!
This formal persuasive writing lesson is rigorous, reflects best practices, and is perfect for your observation or to introduce/review persuasive writing, drawing conclusions, making an inference, and opinion writing. Includes: Formal Lesson Plans (not shown in preview)Formative Assessments (mini-quiz/exit ticket)Differentiated Persuasive Writing Planner TemplatesPersuasive Writing TopicsExtra Support ResourcesEditable Lesson plan (not shown in preview) includes Common Core Objective, Anticipato
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2nd - 5th, Staff
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SAMPLE ESSAY PACK for the Literary Analysis Essay-- TEN ESSAYS!
This 57-page pack contains TEN literary analysis essays suitable for grades 9-12 on pieces of literature such as Beowulf, Macbeth, Grendel, Brave New World, among others. Some essays are shorter at 2-3 pages while others are lengthy at 5-10 pages. There are also 2-3 timed writings included. Most essays are in MLA format with a Works Cited page and parenthetical citations. There are enough literary analysis essays here to meet all of your mini-lesson needs throughout the writing process. Fin
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Slideshow, Quiz & Mini-task: Camera Shots and Angles
A slideshow that covers all major camera shots and anglesDesigned to be used when writing about film in an essay or teaching film-makingCan be used in Photography, Media, School Magazine, Webpage/Blog or English classesPerfect starter or 'before viewing' activityIncludes captivating, large images as examplesEnds with a quiz/test on the same PowerpointAnswers are at the end of the quizFinishes with a mini-task to demonstrate understanding in a fun, practical wayMini-task could extend the lesson t
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â 20 Products! Comprehensive Analytical Film Study Guide
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS OF ENGLISH SKILLS
Good English skills are vital for every business professional and in Business Communication.We’ve provided two 50-question tests to help you assess students’ skills. The first appears is a Test A. The second test, labeled Test B, follows the same structure as Test A but with a different set of questions. You can use one test as a pretest and one as a posttest, or you can use the two tests for different groups of students.The tests cover six areas of grammar, mechanics, and usage:· Questions 1-5:
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
College Planner Step-By-Step Guide for Life After High School
Introducing our DIY College Prep Planner - Your Ultimate Guide to College Success! Are you ready to take charge of your college journey? Get organized, stay on track, and reach your academic dreams with our comprehensive College Prep Planner! Timeline & Time Management: Never miss a deadline and master your time management skills.Definitions: Understand college lingo like a pro! Know Thyself: Discover your strengths, weaknesses, and passions. SWOT Analysis: Uncover your unique opportunities
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10th - 12th, Staff
Shakespeare's Sonnet 18: Poetry Close Reading & Analysis FREEBIE
In this FREEBIE by Bespoke ELA, you will find a close reading activity for Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 that includes an answer key to the close reading questions. This activity also asks students to write their own Shakespearean sonnets in which they compare two things (or nouns) in Shakespearean sonnet form-- including 14 lines of iambic pentameter with a shift and rhyming couplet in question/answer format. A student poem example is included.This is a great addition to any unit on Shakespeare!Che
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Ultimate College Essay (Extra Large) Bundle: Over 50 Pages of Expert Activities
Introducing the Ultimate College Essay Bundle – your one-stop solution for crafting the perfect college admission essay. This comprehensive bundle is a game-changer for students, teachers, and parents alike, offering an invaluable resource to ensure successful college applications. Step by step, line for line, exactly what colleges are presently looking for. With the help of dozens of outlines, this resource, if used properly, will result in the highest likelihood of getting accepted for your st
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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AP Spanish Ensayo Persuasivo & Ensayo Argumentativo PowerPoint in SPANISH
2019 version PowerPoint that guides students to know what they need to do when they have to write the persuasive essay now known as the argumentative essay on the Presentational Writing part of the AP exam. Includes examples, instructions and advice to help you students score a 5 on the AP exam!Presentational Writing: Write an argumentative essay based on 3 sources, including an article, a table, graph, chart, or infographic, and a related audio source (played twice), that present different view
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in:Â Ensayo Persuasivo Argumentativo: Presentation, Rubrics & Handouts bundle!
Small Moments Writing Exercise Activity Piece using a Watermelon {Color & B&W}
Small Moments Writing Exercise Activity Piece using a Watermelon NO PREP PRINTABLE DISTANCE LEARNINGWhat is this resource?Use this fun and helpful tool to teach about small moments, and expanding on ideas. The water melon is the main idea, a slice of the water melon is a big detail, and then the seeds are the small details that make up the main idea. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Who created this resource?Ally, also
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Writing Handbook / A Complete Guide to Writing Basics for Middle and High School
This resource is a complete guide for writing essays for middle and High school students, the material in this booklet can be adapted by the teacher to better suit the needs of his/ her students. This booklet includes the basics of the writing, and it introduces the writing process in step-by-step explanations along with the graphic organizers that are needed for each type of writing.The titles in this booklet include the following: PlagiarismTerminologyFormatting Hand-Written EssaysFormatting
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
VCE English - My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin text analysis
A series of files to assist students with their analysis on the text 'My Brilliant Career' by Miles Franklin. Resources includequote banks for characters and themesa detailed powerpoint outline the main elements of the text and student activitiescharacter and themes tables to help students organise their understanding of the text
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10th - 12th, Staff
FUNGI & MUSHROOMS & RELATIONSHIP W/ RADIATION, ESSAY BOOKLET GRS. 7-12, COLLEGE
This is an independent research/ writing booklet on radiation and mushrooms for grades 7-12, AP Biology, Biology, and college. There are 5 essays to be written, and the sources listed. There is a terminology segment, as well as a quiz. An answer key is provided for the quiz. This booklet is good for a supplemental assignment in Biology and Actinobiology. Each essay is graded by the teacher. Thank you ever so much for visiting and supporting our shop. Excelsior!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
PEEL Paragraphs
This worksheet enables students to practice PEEL paragraphs. Peel paragraphs provide a clear structure, making it easier for readers to follow the flow of ideas. Each paragraph starts with a Point (P), followed by Evidence (E) to support the point, Explanation (E) to analyse the evidence, and a Link (L) to connect the paragraph to the next.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Thesis Statement Booklet / A Writing Booklet for High School Students
This resource is a writing booklet with exercises that aim at sharpening the writing skills of high school students. This booklet introduces the thesis statement to the students, and it guides them through exercises and practice to develop the skills of recognizing a well-written thesis statement and writing their own great thesis statements that will improve and develop the quality of their essays and make the process of writing an essay more meaningful and more enjoyable. This booklet also sav
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Rhetorical Analysis Bundle AP Lang: Speeches, Writing Resources, Lessons, Slides
This bundle will take you and your students through a 7-10 week Rhetorical Analysis unit aligned to AP Language/Pre-AP standards and Common Core Standards. Check out the Preview to this listing to view most of the resources in this Bundle.Rhetorical Device BIG Slide Deck - Rhetorical Choice/Device Google Slides with links to 3 RA YouTube Videos on my YouTube Channel - 99 slides with colorful visuals on: repetition, parallelism, analogy (metaphor/simile), juxtaposition, asyndeton, polysyndeton, i
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Dear Martin Social Justice Unit: Quizzes & Assessments Bundle- Distance Learning
Save time planning and creating with this Dear Martin Quizzes/Assessments Bundle with bonus materials! Better yet, this resource now includes digital Google versions of each quiz to accommodate distance learning!This bundle consists of quizzes only! Looking for an awesome, full Dear Martin Novel Study? Check out mine!---> Dear Martin by Nic Stone: Engaging Racial Justice Unit - Distance Learning!Check out this FREE Dear Martin Introductory Activity to access the quality of this unit! :)Includ
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Academic Writing, Lesson 6 Part 2: The Thesis and Multi-paragraph Paper
One of 30+ lesson plans that make up a middle school advanced placement and high school writing curriculum that prepares and leverages students for collegiate level writing. Note that this 1-30 academic writing curriculum will cover all of the writing standards from 5th to 12th grades as a whole, not individually. The whole is engineered to cover all aspects of writing and relative language mastery expected at the college level.This lesson dives into the main topic, subtopics, the construction o
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
R.A.C.E.S. Writing & Citing Evidence Test Prep Activity for Any Text or Topic
NEW! This resource includes print + digital versions!Getting students to learn how to write a well-structured and focused paragraph while integrating textual evidence is much more difficult than it sounds. Especially with COVID, many students are coming to higher grade levels still struggling with their paragraph writing skills. These resources will introduce students to R.A.C.E.S., an effective writing strategy to teach students how to structure their writing responses while also integrating te
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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