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\nInformative & Expository Writing Prompts\n

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\nGood writing prompts are hard to find, especially those for informative writing such as research reports, how-to instructions, and letters. The colorfully illustrated templates in a seven-prompt collection include lines to write on, as...\n
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\nKindergarten Writing Rubrics\n

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\nHere is a set of three kindergarten writing rubrics designed to meet the Common Core writing standards for opinion, informative, and narrative writing pieces. They each include four levels of performance—beginning, developing,...\n
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\nOvercoming Obstacles Middle School Curriculum: Studying Effectively\n

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\n The activities in the seven lessons making up the Overcoming Obstacles Curriculum: Studying Effectively Module teach middle schoolers the skills they need to succeed in school. Participants learn about different learning styles, the...\n
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\nStudent Copy of Gatsby and the Jazz Age: American Dream or Nightmare:\n

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\nF. Scott Fitzgerald's intent in The Great Gatsby, was \"to state the American dream as dramatically, as passionately, as possible – and at the same time, to hold it up to moral judgment, to see what lies and terrors lay beneath its...\n
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\n5th Grade Emergency Sub Plans\n

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\nOh no! An emergency has emerged, and there is no time to leave plans for a substitute. Never fear; help is here in the form of an Emergency Sub Plan kit. Create a boldly labeled folder or basket and keep it near your desk where subs will...\n
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\nThe Glass Menagerie and Expressionist Theater\n

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\nWho says a play must be realistic? Certainly not Tennessee Williams, who chose to use expressionistic techniques to tell his tale of Tom, Amanda, and Laura Wingfield. A three-lesson unit module has readers examine how Williams uses these...\n
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\nThis I Can Do!\n

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\nPersonal interest, strengths, talents, and abilities can be used to make a difference. Young learners consider how they can share their talents with others through volunteering, what they can do to take care of the natural environment,...\n
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\nExpository Writing:\n

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\nAs a review of expository writing, this comprehensive presentation could be used with a variety of grade levels. It gives a well-thought out and detailed overview of this writing process.\n
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\nExpository Writing (Informational Brochure)\n

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\nDesign an informational brochure to urge people to move to a specific community. The purpose of this activity is to expose pupils to expository writing. After creating the brochure, they write a three-paragraph persuasive or...\n
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\nOn-Demand Assessment: Writing of an Information Paragraph About How a Bullfrog Survives\n

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\nHaving read and discussed Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle, third graders demonstrate their bullfrog expertise by writing informational paragraphs. Building on the note-taking and paragraph planning from the previous lesson plan,...\n
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\nExpository Writing\n

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\nThe beauty of the way this expository writing resource is structured is that the units can be presented as a complete writing workshop or sequenced throughout a course of study\n
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\nPlanning Writing: Bullfrog Information Paragraph\n

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\nLesson ten in this unit for the book Bullfrogs at Magnolia Circle, prepares third graders to begin writing an informational paragraph about the adaptations of bullfrogs. First, young writers work either independently or in pairs to...\n
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\nExplain Yourself: An Expository Writing Unit for High School\n

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\nIntroduce expository writing with a unit that asks writers to craft an essay to explain a belief, value, or priority that is important to them. Mini-lessons within the unit focus on crafting thesis statements and conclusions, selecting...\n
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\nStep-by-Step Strategies for Teaching Expository Writing\n

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\nA carefully crafted, logically organized, 128-page packet is an excellent addition to your unit on expository writing.\n
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\nInformational Writing: Lesson 2 of 5\n

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\nIntroduce expository writing to your elementary learners. Young authors write a three-paragraph informational paper using the steps of the writing process. They follow guided lessons to experience each of five steps. Included are tons of...\n
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\nEdTech Tuesday: Write About This\n

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\nLearn how to get your class writing with this quick video tutorial for the app Write About This. Watch as Rich and Jennifer preview the app and show you how to use its features. After viewing this video, you'll have a solid foundation...\n
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\nWriting Exercise: The Age of Reaction\n

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\nYour class works on their expository writing skills as they answer three prompts related to the French Revolutions of 1830 and 1848. To compare the two revolts, define the political parties involved, and discuss actions taken by the...\n
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\nLeading into Good Writing\n

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\nDiscuss the importance of a lead in writing with your upper graders. They examine several examples of leads from literature and practice writing leads for pieces of artwork. They then select a topic from a list and write an introductory...\n
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\nIntroduction to Expository Writing\n

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\nMove beyond the five-paragraph essay with a lesson introducing young writers to various forms of expository writing. Class members examine description, cause and effect, problem solution, sequence, and comparison forms. They create an...\n
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\nWriting Lesson Plan: Homework Books\n

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\nWhat a way to end the day! Class members recall important events that occurred throughout day. These events are posted on the chart board for class members to copy into their Homework Book. Books are sent home for parents to read, sign,...\n
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\nWriting Prompts for Middle School\n

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\nScratching your head when it comes to engaging writing prompts? Check out a list of prompts designed for middle school classes, which includes topics for persuasive writing, expository writing, how-to essays, personal narratives, and...\n
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\nHow to Write a Movie Review from a Pet's Perspective\n

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\nWhen would two paws up denote a blockbuster film in your classroom? Only when young writers create movie reviews from a pet's perspective in this imaginative expository writing practice. This engaging topic begins with a class discussion...\n
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\nWorking in your Cubicle: Critical Thinking and Writing\n

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\nExplore informative and explanatory writing with this instructional activity. Using a cube labeled with directives to describe, analyze, compare, associate, apply, and argue the topic, middle schoolers work individually or in groups to...\n
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\nWriting Exercise: Neolithic Revolution and Early Civilizations\n

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\nUse this handy worksheet after reading about the Neolithic Revolution. Learners can use this resource to compose three short answer questions regarding the transition from the Neolithic Revolution to early civilizations, what led to...\n
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