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Talking Heads

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After processing notes from research or an interview, middle schoolers turn the information into a script or dialogue for narrative, persuasive, or expository text. Use this instructional activity in any writing unit to reinforce proper writing skills.

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informative writing, explanatory writing, persuasive language, persuasion, persuasive arguments, narratives

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dialogue, expository, narrative, persuasive, Script, explanatory writing, informative writing, english language arts
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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