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Show Not Tell Writing Exercises Show Don't Tell Figurative Language Description

By Teacher in the Rye

Show not tell writing is an essential building block before doing any kind of narrative, descriptive, or fiction writing with your students. There are four worksheets, all with a different focus, plus a writing page with a prompt for practicing the

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Short Stories, Writing

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.6.3d, W.7.3d, W.8.3d, W.9-10.3d

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Literary Analysis Writing Planner for Students Theme Thesis Organization Rubrics

By Teacher in the Rye

This Literary Analysis Essay Writing Planner for Students is a comprehensive and user-friendly resource designed specifically for high school teachers who are seeking structured, organized lesson plans and materials to guide their students through

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.2c, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.11-12.1d, W.11-12.2c, W.11-12.2e, W.11-12.2f, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, CCRA.W.1...

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Peer Editing Form Guide and Rubric for Argumentative Essay

By Teacher in the Rye

⭐ Ready for your students to review, revise, and edit their argument essays? Peer-to-peer or collaborative revision is one of the more effective ways for students to learn about essay fluency and taking objective advice when it comes to improving

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1d...

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ELA Task Card Bundle for High School Fiction Poetry Drama and Literary Criticism

By Teacher in the Rye

If you teach high school English, this is an amazing product to have in your arsenal! I have included all of my HS task card sets into one bundled product for you to use and enjoy!With this purchase, you get: Fiction: 40 CardsPoetry: 32 CardsDrama:

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Task Cards

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.4, RL.11-12.5...

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Writing Theme & Thesis Statements: Pre-Writing Activity for Literary Analysis

By Teacher in the Rye

⭐ Getting ready to assign that first literary analysis essay of the year? How to prepare? That is the question that plagues many of us. Sometimes outlines just won't cut it! Look no further. I have a created a great pre-writing activity for your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Task Cards

CCSS:

W.8.2b, W.8.9, W.9-10.1, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.5, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.9

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The Ultimate Writing Bundle Essays Paragraphs Letters Rubrics Non Fiction

By Teacher in the Rye

We cover so many types of writing throughout the year, including essays, paragraphs, all for different genres of literature. This bundle includes all the material from my store that will help you teach writing the entire school year. The following

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

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$87.60

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William Golding's Lord of the Flies Final Essay Prompts with Rubric

By Teacher in the Rye

These six prompts on William Golding's Lord of the Flies are challenging, thoughtful, and varied. Topics include: The complexities of the relationship between Ralph and PiggyThe feasibility of building a successful society using the combined traits

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b...

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Literary Analysis Bundle Tools for Planning Interpretation Writing and Feedback

By Teacher in the Rye

Help your students understand the process of writing the literary analysis essay step-by-step. After completing a novel or story, you can work your way through these products (in the order listed) to help develop confidence in your students as

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers

$21.75

$17.75

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Romeo and Juliet Topic, Theme, Thesis, and Essay Planning Packet

By Teacher in the Rye

This is your all-in-one step-by-step essay planning and building packet for William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet! I like to take students through the essay process in a very deliberate and structured process, thereby teaching them not just how

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Outlines, Graphic Organizers

$4.00

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter Literary Analysis Essay Prompts

By Teacher in the Rye

These six essay prompts for use with Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter are varied, challenging, and unique. With this valuable resource, teachers can effortlessly facilitate engaging and thought-provoking essay assignments while promoting

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1d, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5

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William Shakespeare's Hamlet Final Literary Analysis Essay Prompts with Rubric

By Teacher in the Rye

These six prompts on William Shakespeare's Hamlet are challenging, thoughtful, and varied. Topics include: Gertrude's motives, actions, and relationships in regard to her fateFeigned madness vs. genuine madness in Hamlet and OpheliaShakespeare's use

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Writing-Essays

Grades:

11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1d, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5

$3.50

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A Separate Peace Final Essay Prompts with Rubric Theme Foils Tensions Identity

By Teacher in the Rye

These seven prompts on John Knowles' A Separate Peace are challenging, thoughtful, and varied. Topics include: Theme of personal wars vs. external warsFinny's naive and idealistic world viewMeaning of the titleTensions between Gene and FinnyUse of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.9, W.11-12.1...

$3.50

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Self-Assessment Rubrics for Essays, Group Discussions, and Presentations {CCSS}

By Teacher in the Rye

These self-assessment rubrics can be used in two situations: after writing, and after group discussions (or presentations-noted on table of contents). Please see preview for table of contents, and examples of rubrics included to see if this product

Subjects:

Literature, Writing-Essays, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, Rubrics

$3.25

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The Joy Luck Club In-Class Writing Prompts Essays with Rubrics

By Teacher in the Rye

These in-class writing prompts are for use during the course of reading Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club. They are designed for use after reading each of the four sections of the novel. Like the book, the writing prompts are broken up into four shorter

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.2, W.9-10.2b, W.9-10.2c, W.9-10.2d, W.9-10.2e, W.9-10.2f...

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Revision Guide For Problems With Grammar and Usage Student Resource

By Teacher in the Rye

This is a brief but useful guide for students they can keep in their binders all year to help them correct common errors in grammar and usage in their writing. Pairs nicely with my Revision Feedback Rubrics! Includes SIX sections with explanations

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing

Grades:

Higher Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

Types:

Handouts, Assessment, Lesson

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (41.84 MB)

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Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird Final Essay Prompts with Rubric

By Teacher in the Rye

These seven prompts on Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird are challenging, thoughtful, and varied. Topics include: Injustice focused on the treatment of Tom Robinson and Scout's belief in equalitySymbolic significance of Tom Robinson as a

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Writing-Essays

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1c, W.9-10.1d, W.9-10.1e, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b...

$3.50

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Writing the Literary Analysis Essay Planner Google Drive™

By Teacher in the Rye

I created this packet of literary analysis writing resources for my own students, and have used them with success. This version is for Google Drive. Please make sure this is the version you would like to purchase. I hope this resource is of help to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d, W.7.1e, W.7.4, W.7.6, W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b...

$4.75

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Juvenile Crime & Punishment Argument Essay Packet

By Teacher in the Rye

Need an exciting new argument topic to get kids interested in writing an essay? This is IT! Students will be eager to read, research, and formulate their own arguments on the topic of juvenile crime and punishment. Trust me. They dig it! I've

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Thematic Unit Plans, Outlines

CCSS:

CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8, CCRA.W.9

$3.50

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A Midsummer Night's Dream Final Essay Prompts with Rubric

By Teacher in the Rye

These six prompts on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream are challenging, thoughtful, and varied. Topics include: The two distinct worlds portrayed in the play (compare/contrast)The role of music, song, and dance and how characters

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1a, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1d, W.7.1e, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b...

$3.50

Digital Download PDF (7.85 MB)

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How to Write a Compare Contrast Essay Lesson with Planners Questions Outlines

By Teacher in the Rye

This lesson and pre-writing material is meant to help you assist students to prepare to write a compare contrast essay of poetry, short fiction, or novels.Compare contrast essays are an excellent way to expand your students' thinking about their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing-Essays

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.2, W.7.2a, W.7.2b, W.7.2c, W.7.2d, W.7.2e, W.7.2f, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.8.2, W.8.2a...

$4.50

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