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Expository Writing (Informational Brochure)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars identify the attributes of informative brochures. In this written communication lesson, students examine sample brochures and persuasive essays to investigate the layout and the information presented. Young scholars then...
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Research and Technical Writing

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students summarize information from their research on to note-cards. In this technical writing instructional activity students examine examples of note-cards that contain main ideas from research previously conducted.  They will...
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Paragraph Writing

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders receive Gummi hamburgers. They discuss parts and structure of a (real) hamburger. Students dissect the gummi hamburger and rearrange the pieces. Students discuss the problems that would be caused by this with a real...
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I Believe

For Teachers 5th
This lesson is designed to teach students the definition of persuasive writing, and to have them use the elements of persuasive writing to complete a writing assignment. The Web site will be used to introduce persuasive writing and the...
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Picture the Process

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Young scholars read Chasing Vermeer and relate the book to the author .  In this writing process lesson, students view Blue's Photo Album and see how the author writes and revises her work. Young scholars discuss the process that...
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Jeffrey and Sloth

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students listen to the story Jeffrey and Sloth and explore the six traits of writing. In this six traits of writing lesson plan, students practice doodling as a method of brainstorming ideas. Students then discover the importance of...
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My Feelings

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this writing worksheet, students make a list of all the things that make them sad, happy, lonely, angry, afraid and silly. Students then write 6 short poems and put them together to make their own personal book of poems.
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Marvelous Mysteries

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore mystery stories.  For this reading and writing lesson, 5th graders complete a planning guide for an original mystery.  Students use the writing process to create a mystery story. 
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Books on Trial

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders persuade classmates that their favorite book is the best book ever written. In this persuasive writing lesson plan, 6th graders create a written argument as to why their favorite book is the best. Students present their...
Interactive
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Breaking News English: Google's New Car

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Google's new car worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Breaking News English: Beijing Olympics

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Beijing Olympics learning exercise, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Breaking News English: Book Prizes

For Students 5th - 10th
In this book prizes worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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The Important Thing About Reading

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Third through fifth graders discover the importance of reading and plan a service project to provide books to children. First, they read the book The Important Book and then they brainstorm about the importance of reading. Afterward,...
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WRITING AN ESSAY: THE BASICS

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this basic essay-writing worksheet, students are guided through the first parts of the writing process. They are then on their own to complete the essay.
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Spelling Words and Dictionary Guide Word Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this spelling worksheet, students practice reading and writing a list of 12 spelling words which include neither, doctor, mouth, built, and mother. They look up the words in the dictionary and write down the guide words at the top of...
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"Write-a-Letter-to-the-Teacher" Book Report

For Teachers K - 5th
Students practice writing a friendly letter to the teacher as a method of reviewing a book. They write a three paragraph report on a book that they read in friendly letter format.
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Using a Writing Prompt

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the writing process. They practice responding to a writing prompt. Students practice their proofreading skills and proofread their writing. They include a beginning, middle, and ending in their writing.
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Writing: Teacher Appreciation Week

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week by writing letters to former teachers. They brainstorm ideas and memories to include in their letters. they include special greetings and random thoughts of kindness.
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Thankful Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students go through the entire writing process to create an expository essay about what they are thankful for. They use graphic organizers to guide them through the process.
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Awesome Outlines to Organize Writing

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice writing outlines. Using worksheets imbedded students get lots of practice enhancing their skills writing outlines
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Writing in a Picture

For Students Pre-K - K
In this Language Arts learning exercise, students write inside a picture of a bath tub. The pictures includes lines to guide students in their writing.
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A Guide to Our Town

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this brochure worksheet, learners create an illustrated brochure for information about their town. Students insert photos and write about town facts, dates and events, the parks and attractions, and any relevant number to know.
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Clouds

For Teachers 5th - 9th Standards
Support science instruction with a combination of engaging activities and skills-based worksheets that focus on clouds. Learners take part in grand discussions, write an acrostic poem, complete graphic organizers, solve word...
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Hooray For Diffendoofer Day!

For Teachers K - 6th Standards
Eleven engaging activities make up a story guide that accompanies Dr. Seuss' Hooray For Diffendoofer Day! Scholars design a fictional classroom setting including scary face tests, writing job descriptions, adapting the book...

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