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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students discover the role of a thesis statement. They practice writing different thesis statements as a group and then write one of their own. They use their thesis statement to write a persuasive paper. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students write a story from a pumpkin's point of view. They are to use as many descriptive words as possible. They draw their own pumpkin to accompany their story. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the steps of writing a How-To essay. They listen to the story, "Perfect Pancakes," and write a How-To essay on the steps involved in making a bowl of cereal. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - Higher Ed
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Students participate in a responsive writing exercise using quarters. They write a short paragraph responding to a class activity and critique each other's work. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students read a short story and identify examples of alliteration. They brainstorm original material containing alliteration both in groups and individually. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 8th
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Students read stories that contain examples of correspondence. They review the correct form for friendly letters and business letters. They draft examples of different styles of letter writing. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 6th
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Students write essays to convince their teacher to have a party for an upcoming holiday. They apply various writing strategies, including empathy, exaggeration, clarity, and strong conclusions while avoiding threats or slander. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students demonstrate the process of collaborative writing. They listen to a recording of ocean sounds, list what they heard, and write and illustrate a page for an "Under the Sea" class story. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 6th
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Students examine the basic elements of creative writing. They identify characters, setting, and plot in the story, "Brave Little Monster," complete a worksheet, and write a story. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the effect of cuneiform writing on the ancient Mesopotamian civilization. They explore various websites, complete a timeline, complete an online treasure hunt, and place artifacts in chronological order. Full Review »

