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\nWriting the Essay\n

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\nRelate the structure of the essay to the structure of a building. The class compares an essay to a building, with the writer being the architect, the introduction being the foundation, and so on. They use the visual representation of a...\n
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\nMoving to the Five Paragraph Narrative Essay \n

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\nYour class just completed a graphic organizer as a prewriting strategy, but how do they take what they've recorded on their sheet and turn it into a five-paragraph essay? Help your novice writers with this 23-slide PowerPoint. An example...\n
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\nCompare and Contrast Essay Checklist\n

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\nAre you looking for a basic checklist your writers can use as they edit a peer's compare/contrast essay? Reviewers simply check yes or no for each of the criteria listed in three categories, and then use the space at the bottom...\n
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\nThesis Statements \n

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\nAt 32 slides, one would think this presentation on thesis statements is a bit too long, but it is the most important component of a well-written essay! Help your developing writers craft concise, interesting theses with this PowerPoint....\n
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\nHow to Write the Thesis Statement \n

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\nA thesis statement is one of the most important aspects in a paper; make sure your class can create solid, concise statements for each of their large essays, particularly analytical essays. This presentation is extremely thorough, and it...\n
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\nWhat is Proofreading?\n

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\nIs your essay coherent? Does it make sense? Is it formatted correctly? Does it adhere to standard English conventions? This helpful and informative slide-show walks learners step by step through the editing and proofreading process. Each...\n
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\nGenerating Topic Sentences \n

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\nA great look at topic sentences is presented here. First, the function of a topic sentence is explained and common errors are listed. Then, you will walk your class through the five example topic sentences to discuss their quality. \n
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\nGather Evidence to Support a Thesis\n

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\nThis video is sure to convince your class of the importance of including strong evidence to support a thesis statement! Young writers learn what type of information is needed to convince a reader, where to attain such information, and...\n
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\nA River Runs Through It; Writing Assignment\n

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\nWhile reading A River Runs Through It, have your high schoolers work on their final project, a multi-genre research paper. There are 10 clear steps for completion but not much additional help. For early high schoolers (or...\n
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\nSpanish Literature: Teaching the Course for the First Time \n

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\nAre you a first year AP Spanish teacher? Will you be teaching literature this year? Read this article for some professional development; what can you do to ensure your Spanish learners build their skills and master Spanish literature?\n
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\nNight Compare Contrast\n

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\nUsing a constructivist approach and a graphic organizer, small groups work together to begin a paper, comparing and contrasting the novella Night and the movie Life is Beautiful. Assuming that your learners have studied both of these...\n
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\nMarch Journal Prompts\n

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\nEngage your class in writing right away during the month of March. This resource provides writing prompts for every day in March, and each is decorated with a shamrock. For most of the prompts, learners use creative writing skills,...\n
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\nPerson to Person: Challenge Activities (Theme 4)\n

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\nThe world is a big place—discover it! A series of challenge activities designed to accompany Theme 4: Person to Person encourages learners to explore the world around them. Project-based activities promote research and writing skills in...\n
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\nEliminating Wordiness\n

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\nWhy use 50 words when 15 gets the same point across? Use an online interactive webpage to fine tune the writing skills of your middle schoolers. As they read 10 sentences, they eliminate as many words as possible...\n
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\nExplain Your Vote!\n

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\nLearners improve their essay writing skills using the subject of voting as a topic. In this writing essays lesson, students write expository essays to increase the weight of their vote in the 'Cast Your Vote Poll' for the Trans-Amazon...\n
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\nSports Essay\n

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\nIn this sports essay writing worksheet, students read the prompt about the obsession with sports in this country. Students write an essay about their feelings about sports, their favorite sports and athletes.\n
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\nTelevision Essay\n

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\nIn this essay writing worksheet, students read the essay prompt about the impact of television. Students write an essay about television and how it affects their lives.\n
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\nTransportation Essay\n

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\nIn this essay writing worksheet, students read the prompt about how transportation affects daily life for many people. Students write an essay about transportation and the role it has in their lives.\n
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\nSpace Exploration Essay\n

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\nIn this space exploration essay writing worksheet, students read the prompt and think about how they feel about the importance of space exploration. Students then write an essay on this topic.\n
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\nVoice, Audience, Purpose Worksheet\n

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\nIn this essay writing worksheet, students complete six short answer questions related to the audience, purpose, voice, theme, and the thesis of their essay.\n
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\nCreative Writing Skills: Write a Story 3\n

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\nIn this writing prompt worksheet, students use their creative writing skills to write a story based on the picture shown that includes the 4 specific events and people listed.\n
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\nCivil War Research Project\n

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\nGive your WWI study collaborative energy using a group research project. Groups are assigned one of the six main themes (included). Each group has an outline to guide research but will need an assignment guide. Consider supplementing the...\n
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\nFinal Papers: Writing Prompts for Evaluating Team and Individual Performance \n

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\nTo be used in connection with a group project or at the end of a unit, this handout contains two essay writing prompts. The first prompt asks a group of learners to work together to evaluate their groups' performance as well as each...\n
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\nHalloween Literature Unit: Creative Writing Project\n

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