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Middle school writing-expository scripts
Text Structure Readers Theatre
Help students understand expository text structures! Six scripts (chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem/solution, description, and overall text structure) highlight key features of each text structure. Each script includes roles for 4-6 students, with 28 total roles. A planning sheet helps you to keep track of which student has been assigned to each role. A sample 4-day lesson sequence is included, as well as student sheets for examining the scripts and refle
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4th - 6th
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Immigration Bundle for 4th grade Social Studies (new learning standards)
This set of engaging activities is designed to immerse students in the topic of early immigration in our country! Aligned to the new Learning Standards in Social Studies, your students will identify key terms, sort primary & secondary sources, engage in an informative citizenship activity, recognize cultural influences from at least 6 other countries, conduct an interview, research a specific country in depth, and participate in an original reader’s theater play! This immigration bundle wou
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: 4th Grade Social Studies Super Bundle of Units for Ohio Standards
Zebra on the Loose! FUN Informative Writing Activity for Common Core Grades 4-8
Zebra on the Loose! FUN Informative Writing Activity for Common Core Grades 4-8Spice up informative writing with this FUN and different lesson!A zebra on the loose in the city? That's not something you see everyday! Read a reporter's interviews (primary sources!) of four people involved in this outrageous incident:- the kid who took the cell phone video of the zebra running through the city that went viral- the zebra's owner who accidentally let him get away (is that LEGAL?)- the lady who hit th
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4th - 9th
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Step-By-Step Writing Conference Guides for Volunteers & Tutors Gr. 2-6
Got help? Great! Getting the targeted help you need? PRICELESS! This packet includes step-by-step, 1 page guides for meeting with individuals and small groups for writing conferences in grades 2-6. The guides are written to be used by parent volunteers, tutors, aides or other paraprofessionals. I've left out educational jargon (or explained any that appears) to keep the guides user-friendly. This packet will be a treasured resource and huge time saver for you!SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: I just
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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Text Based Informative Constructed Response Sentence Frames grades 6-12 & Rubric
This sentence frame are designed for struggling writers who need structure. Many struggling writers do not know where to begin. My sentence frames are designed to provide structure thus increasing efficacy and confidence. These sentence frames can be used for any informative or expository constructed response prompt.
Grades:
6th - 12th
Academic Vocabulary Lesson & Practice II
Tier II general academic vocabulary.Introduce the word, the meaning, synonyms, and context.Mentor sentences.Sentence frames for student practice.Derivations and inflections to practice each word in its various forms.
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4th - 12th
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Climate Change Discussion Text - Year 4-6 - Talk4Writing
This model text is of the persuasive and discussion genre, suited to upper primary students. It is based on the Talk 4 Writing (Pie Corbett) structure / formula including age appropriate connectives and vocabulary. 460 Word count.
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4th - 7th
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Videocast or Podcast Script for Students to Create PDF
Students will design their own Videocast or Podcast with this handy script. All you need are chrome books for recording and some eager students. Take your writing and research up a notch and have them "publish" their writing in the form of a videocast or podcast. This handout will be where they record their script for their videocast or podcast. Take student engagement through the roof!
Grades:
2nd - 6th
PLAY SCRIPT WRITING - 11 WORKSHEETS WITH ANSWERS
A set of 11 worksheets with answers on play script writing. This Resource includes: Writing dialogues to go with the story in the given visuals.Turning flat dialogues into an exciting story.Adding scene description and stage directions.Adding dialogues and reporting verbs.Preparing play-scripts for dialogues.Selecting best option to answer play-script questions.Turning given story into a play script. Rewriting the narrative poem as a play script.Here are some possible uses for these in your clas
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: WRITING WORKSHEETS AND TASK CARDS BUNDLE
Photosynthesis - Readers' Script and Informative Paragraph
Learning about photosynthesis hasn't ever been this fun! Your students will get the inside scoop on how plants make their own food. In addition to learning important an science concept, reading fluency and writing practice make this activity a great addition to your classroom. Check out the preview! Click on the green star next to my picture to follow me and get updates when new science concepts in the form of readers' scripts and writing projects are downloaded.
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3rd - 6th
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200 Writing Prompts/ Story Starters/ Journal Entry Topics
Teachers and Parents,Of course you could find writing prompts just about anywhere you look these days, but what sets this hand-picked collection apart is that they were all expertly selected out of a list of more than 500 after having been tested in the classroom over the course of twenty-year career by a good friend of mine and master teacher who just retired. These prompts are witty, original, relatable and have all been proven to get kids writing by a fantastic ELA teacher year in and year ou
Grades:
5th - 12th
Super Bowl Commercial Persuasive Writing 2022
This product is an intro/planning for your persuasive writing/opinion writing unit. Students are called to create a commercial and advertise or "persuade" the audience into buying their product. It includes an intro letter and then a planning sheet for their commercial.
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3rd - 6th
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Non-Fiction Language Arts -Living Dragons
COMPLETE Reading and Writing Test Prep. Everything you need to teach the lessons. Grade Levels: 4-7 31 Pages 5-Days
Writing Process,
SKILLS: Compare and Contrast, Reading for Details, Main Idea and Supporting Details.
STRATEGIES: scripted lessons with an ample amount of modeling and scaffolding
MATERIALS: Pre-writing Organizers, Checklists, Editing Key, Special First Draft Paper, as-well-as, Final Draft Papers. Rubric (+ Acceptable Rubric Responses) Maps, Rainfall Map an
Grades:
4th - 7th
Word Problems and Writing Project Based Learning
This project based learning activity asks students to create a word problem (anything from addition to division, depending on current instruction) and then write a script to show how the student would teach this to a parent or classmate. Teachers have the option to incorporate technology using the "Show Me" app on the iPad. Students can actually record their "lesson" on the live whiteboard using the app. Videos can be posted to classroom websites to share with parents.
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Celebrating Black History Exhibit
Students will interview successful, local Black Americans in order to write a brief biography about them and their accomplishments. Additionally, students will photograph the interviewee and create a “Celebration Exhibit” which includes the biographies and photographs of these Black Americans to celebrate Black History month.
Suggested Activity:
1) Invite successful, local Black Americans from your community to come to your school to be interviewed and photographed by your students. Usually c
Grades:
4th - 12th
A play script about school bullying
"The Bully and the Bullied" is a play that highlights the serious issue of bullying in high schools. The main character, Emily, is a high school student who is constantly bullied by her classmates, particularly by the main bully, Jake. The play follows Emily as she struggles to cope with the constant harassment and abuse from Jake and his friends, and her journey towards standing up for herself and putting an end to the bullying.Throughout the play, Emily receives support from her English teache
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Expository Writing Frame Zombie Theme 5th and 6th grade (Ver More added)
This is a cute zombie themed expository writing frame that will help support your teaching. Your kids will appreciate the humor and the frame will support what the writing style requires. I use this all the time with my special education students. It works like a charm.
Enjoy! :)
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3rd - 8th
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Gingerbread Man (Expository Writing) Readers' Theater
This is a seventeen page reading and writing packet that will have your students engaged, learning, and having fun!Included in the packet is:-Gingerbread Boy Readers' Theater (a modern take on the classic story)-Writing Activity: How To Disguise A Gingerbread Man (includes rubric, writing printable, and art portion)-Writing Activity: How to Catch A Gingerbread Man (includes rubric and writing printable)-Expository Essay Graphic Organizer (This planning packet can be used for any How To writing p
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3rd - 8th
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A play script about The Princess of Happiness
The Princess of Happiness is a play about a young princess who is unhappy despite having everything she could ever want. A sage is called upon to help and he teaches the princess that true happiness cannot be found in things or possessions, but rather, in helping others. The princess takes this advice to heart and begins to help the poor and sick in her kingdom. She discovers that this brings her a sense of purpose and fulfillment and she becomes known as the Princess of Happiness. The play ends
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Sample essay on video games and violence
Easy to follow model on the topic of video games and violence. Easily adaptable for different year levels. Easily used for an issue study on the topic.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Common Core: Writing Standard: Organizing Ideas: Informational
This download will help prepare your writers to organize their ideas. It is user friendly, and your students will love it.
Included in your download is:
--8 pages of writing posters
This will help your students prepare for state testing by reviewing these important skills!!
Common Core Standards addressed:
-ELACC4W2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Support Your Reasons! Reader's Theatre
Reader's Theatre to demonstrate effective persuasion. Can be used in a unit about persuasive writing.
Designed to teach students to develop reasons to support their claims.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Incorporate Technology- Use Google Drive with Students
How to use Google Drive
With Students!
step by Step Instructions
-Collaboration
-Adding Pictures
-Using the Research tools
Simple Instructions with PICTURES of each step to get your students using Google drive.
You can attach these instructions to book reports or other writing assignments to get your students to incorporate technology in the process of their writing!
This is a great teaching tool that brings the instructions down to a younger level.
I use it with THIRD GRADERS!
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Grades:
3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Letter typing instructions
Step by step, key by key instructions to help your students publish their persuasive or friendly letter in a word document.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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