8th grade writing-expository resources on sale

English Language Arts, Oral Communication, Writing-Expository

This fun persuasion activity can be used as a game to practice persuasion techniques. Students will “sell” a random object to a random fictional group, using rhetorical appeals, rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they craft their argument and decide on an angle for persuasion. This activity promotes team-building and speaking skills!*************************************************Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:★ Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so

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7th - 10th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Also included in: Fun Persuasive Activities BUNDLE - Rhetoric & Argumentative Writing Activity

Fun Persuasive Activities BUNDLE - Rhetoric & Argumentative Writing Activity

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English Language Arts, Oral Communication, Writing-Expository

Practice persuasion techniques with a set of 5 fun persuasion activities! Students will use rhetorical appeals, rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they convince their target audience! This bundle includes 5 games: 1. "Save this Law" - Students develop an argument for saving a silly law and present to the class. 2. "Complaint Letter" - Students write a fictional complaint letter to share the story behind a faulty object bought with unexpected results.3. "Salesperson" - Students

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7th - 10th

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Rhetorical Analysis of Ted Talks Worksheets - Persuasion & Ted Talk Activities

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

These no-prep TED talk worksheets encourage rhetorical analysis and critical thinking about nonfiction texts! Whether you use these TED talks as a part of an rhetorical analysis and argumentative essay unit, a stand-alone lesson, or a reading and discussion resource, this resource is sure to engage learners while holding them to high expectations! I created this resource for my English 10 students who LOVE all things visual and technology-based. This activity builds nonfiction reading, analysis

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8th - 11th

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Also included in: Writing Activities & Reading Activities BUNDLE for Middle & High School English

Fun Persuasive Writing Activity Using Rhetorical Appeals & Devices

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English Language Arts, Oral Communication, Writing-Expository

Practice argumentative writing & persuasive appeals with a fun persuasion game: Writing a Fictional Complaint Letter. Students will use rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they create the story behind a faulty object bought with unexpected results!*************************************************Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:★ Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so that students can purposefully plan to pe

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7th - 10th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Also included in: Fun Persuasive Activities BUNDLE - Rhetoric & Argumentative Writing Activity

Expository Essay Writing Prompts, Informative Writing Graphic Organizers, Bundle

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Write On with Jamie

Introducing expository writing has never been easier! These in-depth informative writing prompt lessons guide students through the step-by-step process of drafting an expository outline using an expository graphic organizer and writing an expository essay.The resource also focuses on how to cite informational passages as evidence. This lesson includes an expository writing rubric, an expository writing quiz, an instructional video, and detailed lesson plans.All aspects of expository writing are

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Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

6th - 8th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Graphic Organizers

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MLA Formatting and Citations PowerPoint, Google Slides

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81 slides! Updated and revised. Setting up your paper with MLA format can be a daunting task. This PowerPoint presentation is helpful for BOTH students and teachers when it comes to getting students to know how important it is to accurately use citations in their papers and construct a proper Works Cited page. This is a fun PowerPoint for a subject that some students can find dull. A must for anyone starting to do research!! Google slides links provided.This is product is also included in t

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Also included in: Freshman, Sophomore English: An Entire Semester, Google Slides, Digital Content

Essay Revision Activity - Analytical, Argumentative Writing Learning Stations

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

This fun essay revision learning stations activity can be used for revising and editing practice with any essay writing assignment, including expository, argumentative, literary analysis essay, and more! If you're looking for a structured way to practice critical writing and essay revision skills in a hands-on and interactive way, this is the activity for you! Choose from 7 different revision checklist menus, including MLA format, sentence style, introduction and conclusion, paragraph writing,

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7th - 10th

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Activities, Lesson, Centers

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Also included in: Fun Reading Stations Activity BUNDLE - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Writing

Word Choice Digital BUNDLE: Diction, Tone, Imagery, Figurative Language FREEBIE

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Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Over 100 slides!! Available in Google Slides OR PowerPoint. Features lessons on CONNOTATION/DENOTATION, TONE, FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE, and IMAGERY. As required by most state standards, students need to be familiar with subtle differences between words and the words that go best with the tone of a piece of writing. Using examples, these presentations will allow students to understand the "charges" certain words have, and how to make their writing more descriptive! Includes free presentation focusi

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Writing Unit PowerPoint BUNDLE: PAPERLESS LESSONS

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Nearly 200 slides in length! Available in either Google Slides OR PowerPoint! A complete writing unit that guides students through the many steps to write balanced, complete paragraphs that stay on topic, transition, and effectively communicate ideas. This is a unit that includes examples, activities, notes, visuals, and guidelines for successful writing. Stimulate your classes with this one-of-a-kind writing unit.Content covered includes:Pre-writingIntroductionsTransitionsConcessionsBody Pa

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6th - 10th

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Fun Reading Stations Activity BUNDLE - Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Writing

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English Language Arts, Poetry, Writing-Expository

Looking for high school reading comprehension passages and questions? Think outside the box with these interactive, engaging reading stations and writing stations activities! Students will read fiction, nonfiction, and poetry texts, engage in small group discussion, and revise any essay writing assignment, including expository, argumentative, literary analysis, and more! If you're looking for a structured way to practice critical close reading, writing, and revision skills in a hands-on and int

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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Activities, Literature Circles, Centers

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Peer Editing Digital Lesson: PowerPoint, Google Slides, EDITABLE

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Newly revised! 18 slides! Fun and interactive! Peer editing will help your students with writing and will help them to read critically. The process of peer editing is outlined in this PPT with the board game "Operation" serving as the PPTs theme (you're operating on someone else's paper!). This is the perfect tool for both students and teacher to use before final drafts are completed or as a tool of reflection. Google slides link provided.*Note: In a recent update added white backgrounds to

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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Fun Persuasion Activity Using Rhetorical Appeals & Rhetorical Devices

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English Language Arts, Oral Communication, Writing-Expository

Practice using rhetorical appeals and rhetorical devices with a fun persuasive writing activity: creating a "pitch" to save a "silly" law. Students will use persuasive writing techniques as they convince their audience that this law should remain in effect.*************************************************Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:★ Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so that students can purposefully plan to persuade their target audience (lawmakers and citizens) a

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7th - 10th

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Worksheets, Activities

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Also included in: Fun Persuasive Activities BUNDLE - Rhetoric & Argumentative Writing Activity

Creating Podcasts in the Classroom - Podcast Unit Plan & Podcast Project BUNDLE

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Have SO much fun with student podcasting and unique, engaging podcast projects in this no-prep podcast unit with podcast worksheets and MORE. Everything you need for student podcasting in the classroom, including podcast listening and student-produced podcasts! If you're ready for “real world,” authentic assessment, with a ton of active listening and podcasting activities at your fingertips, this podcasting bundle is perfect for you!A lot of work and love went into making these unit plans and re

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8th - 11th

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Activities, Assessment

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Exposition, Narration, and Description: Digital Writing Bundle

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Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

This bundle contains 3 interactive PowerPoint lessons for a disounted price. Descriptions for each presentation are below:Expository Jumbo:This giant, interactive PowerPoint on EXPOSITORY writing will help your students see the importance of being able to write using facts, examples and illustrations. This PowerPoint has many graphics and is formatted for easy use and clarity. A must for any teacher of writing! It includes instruction, practice responses, and a follow up.Descriptive Writing:

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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Topic Sentence: The Writer's Handshake PowerPoint, Google Slides

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Now 30 slides and perfect for in-class instruction or distant learning! Recently updated and revised! Getting students to START their writing is half the battle. In this fun PowerPoint presentation students will learn a gradual elevation from easy starters to more challenging and developed topic sentences. This PPT focuses on creating a metaphor between the handshake and introductions we make in our daily lives and the first sentence when you are writing. I feel this is a fun, interactive an

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

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6th - 10th, Adult Education

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Also included in: Sentence Variety BUNDLE (Google Slides, PowerPoint)

Digital Research Paper Note Cards

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Fight the research paper overwhelm by helping students stay organized! It makes sense for 21st century students to be able to keep digital research notes. Having a digital research paper note cards template can take the place of physical note cards or serve as a differentiation option.Use again and again for any research paper, analysis essay, debate activity, podcast or blog assessment...if research is involved, this resource can help!There is a place on each card for evidence, title, citation

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7th - 10th

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension & Writing Graphic Organizers BUNDLE for Secondary English

Tone and Mood : Digital BUNDLE

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Over 80 Slides! 2 for 1 discount deal! Available in Google Slides or PowerPoint. Establishing the proper TONE for your audience and the proper TONE for the purpose of your writing is critical. This presentation makes students consider the importance of evaluating their tone, audience and purpose in a fun, interactive way. Using both notes and interaction, this is the perfect for those looking to explore TONE! A lot of fun images and interaction. Activities! Movie Clips! Varied Approache

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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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New Years Resolution Digital Presentation and Activity

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For All Subject Areas, Writing, Writing-Expository

Available in Google or PowerPoint! Welcome your students back to school after the winter break with this fun, creative, and beneficial New Year's Resolution assignment! In this interactive presentation students will engage in groups to brainstorm possible areas of improvement. They will then develop those ideas into writing. This presentation is interactive, uses fun cartoons to emphasize points, and possibly could make a lasting impact on a student. Start the New Year in style with your cl

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Grades:

6th - 12th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

Teaching Diversity in the Classroom TED Talk Activity for High School English

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English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing-Expository

Use this engaging 21st century TED talk activity and handouts to get students thinking about diversity in society by focusing on multiple perspectives given by societal "outsiders." This activity builds character and empathy and is great for teaching diversity in the classroom.This Bundle Includes:★TED Talk Inquiry, Listening, Synthesis Activity focused on Diversity in Society so that you can give students choice and use inquiry-based learning while targeting core ELA standards!★TED Talk Questio

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8th - 11th

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Activities, Handouts

Paragraph Builder PowerPoint, Google Slides: Topic Sentence, Evidence, Support

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49 Slides and perfect for in-class instruction or distant learning ! Updated! Revised! Expanded! Writing solid paragraphs is a skill that any writing can improve. This PowerPoint is a great way to introduce writers to paragraphs, give writers a specific structure to their paragraphs, or fine tune the writing of advanced students. A perfect way to start a writing unit or the perfect complement to your current writing lessons. Google slides link provided.A version of this product is also inc

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7th - 10th

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Also included in: Writing Unit PowerPoint BUNDLE: PAPERLESS LESSONS

Expository Writing JUMBO PowerPoint, Google Slides

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English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

40 plus slides of interactive content on expository writing! The first half of the PowerPoint features content from my smaller expository writing PowerPoint; it covers the basics of expository writing, and focuses on getting kids to think about a writer's purpose, audience, content and organization. The second half of the PowerPoint focuses on helping students create their own expository newspaper articles. Techniques such as using a lead, inverted pyramid, and use of direction quotations are

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Grades:

7th - 10th

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities

Also included in: Writing Style Digital Unit for Struggling Students: Google Slides, PowerPoint

Purpose and Audience: Ultimate Lesson and Presentation!

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Now 30 Slides! Newly updated and revised! Video clips! Writing topics! Activities! Quiz! Key! More! Determining your audience, purpose and writing style is the first thing any writer should do before putting pencil to paper. In this PowerPoint these different aspects of writing are covered. Included is a small assignment to wrap up the notes and show understanding. Becoming a master of discourse, along with someone who is able to understand audience, purpose and writing style is an import

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7th - 10th

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Also included in: Freshman, Sophomore English: An Entire Semester, Google Slides, Digital Content

Journal Warm Up, Bell Ringer, Anticipatory Set PowerPoint

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Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

50 slides!!! 50 Days of Journal Topics!!! 50 Images for EVERY TOPIC!!!This will save you HOURS of work and your kids will love them!!! Take the stress out of the beginning or you day/period by having the kids write on interesting topics!!! Awesome, awesome stuff!!!Note: If you are interested in a FULL YEAR for only 9.99, check out my new, improved version here complete with video links, student interaction, and more: Bell Ringers: An Entire Year

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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

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Activities, Reflective Journals for Teachers

Argument Reading Graphic Organizers for Rhetorical Analysis & Rhetorical Appeals

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