8th Grade Writing-Essays Google Apps

Should students be required to learn how to write in cursive? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about whether or not schools should require students to learn how to write in cursive. This comes complete with rubric.

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Did Shakespeare write his own stuff?:Argumentative prompt, articles, and rubric.

Should Schools Ban Soda? - Argumentative prompt, articles, and outline sheet

Should students be required to wear school uniforms? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about uniforms and whether or not schools should require uniforms. This comes complete with rubric. This is for Google Drive

Should students be allowed to use cell phones in school? This is an argumentative essay prompt, two articles, a graph, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about cell phone usage and whether or not schools should ban cell phones. This comes complete with rubric

Should schools ban soda? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about sugary drinks and whether or not schools should ban soda. This comes complete with rubric. This product works great in any digital classroom. This is editable in Google Docs. You must have Google Drive to use this product! You may sign up for Google drive for free Visit here for help with Google Drive.

This includes two Articles "The History of Narcissistic

Personality Disorder" and "Selfies, Facebook, and Narcissism: What's the Link? Exploring the link between Facebook and Narcissism" plus a graph titled "College Students' Narcissistic Personality Inventory Scores 1982-2006" . After reading these two articles students are given a prompt for an expository essay on narcissism. There is also an outline sheet included for students to use in order to help them organize their essay. Plus a rubric for easy grading of final essay. This product works great in any digital classroom. This is editable in Google Docs. You must have Google Drive to use this product! You may sign up for Google drive for free Visit here for help with Google Drive

Should students be required to learn second language? This is an argumentative essay prompt, three articles, and outline sheet. Your kids will all have their own opinions about whether or not schools should require students to learn second language. This comes complete with rubric.

This is for Google Drive

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Did Shakespeare write his own stuff?:Argumentative prompt, articles, and rubric.

Should Schools Ban Soda? - Argumentative prompt, articles, and outline sheet

This is a prompt for whether or not Shakespeare wrote his own plays. It includes three articles, an outline sheet, and a grading rubric for the essay. This is a great resource for if you are covering essay writing but also doing Shakespeare plays or sonnets before or after. This product works great in any digital classroom. This is editable in Google Docs. You must have Google Drive to use this product! You may sign up for Google drive for free Visit here for help with Google Drive

This includes two Articles "How do hurricanes form? A step-by-step guide" and "How Do Hurricanes Form?" plus a graph titled "Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale" . After reading these sources students are given a prompt for an expository essay on how hurricanes are formed. Includes a outline sheet that can be easily filled out in Google Docs as well as a rubric. This product works great in any digital classroom. This is editable in Google Docs. You must have Google Drive to use this product! You may sign up for Google drive for free Visit here for help with Google Drive

Are you an AVID or English teacher? Need to explain the difference between argument and persuasion to middle or high school students? In this product you will find 6 explanations that show the difference between argumentative and persuasive writing. After teaching students the differences, they will have the chance to practice what they learned with the This or That game where students will read different text examples and have to decide which ones are persuasive or argumentative.

What do you get?

• 5 teach slides
• 6 this or that game slides (3 for each persuasion and argumentative types of writing)
• 6 circled answer slides

Use For:

• essay writing, Framework Friday, AVID, ELA, and more!

This or That Directions:

• Each slide you will be looking for either argumentative or persuasive sentences that match the titles of the slide.
• Decide which of the sentences is correct and either hold up a thumb or 2 fingers to show your answer.

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These 8 protocol/guideline slides are perfect for any essay in any subject! Students will follow the guidelines in order to present their essays to their peers and recieve direct and specific feedback through 3 column note taking.

Before the Lesson:

• Students should have completed a rough draft of their writing.
• Pre decide small revision groups.
• Make copies of each students essay for each of their group members.

Directions:

• Go through each of these 8 protocol slides with students as they recieve feedback from their peers in order to make revisions on their essay:

1. Distribute
2. Explain
3. Read
4. Read again
5. Share
6. Receive
7. Clarify
8. Repeat

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Are you an AVID or English teacher? Need to explain argumentative writing to middle or high school students? In this product you will find 16 teaching slides that explain argumentative writing.

What do you get?

• 16 teaching slides that cover argumentative writing and format

Use For:

• focused note taking practice, ELA, AVID

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Help your students create a goal-focused essay for the new year!

NO PREP, BACK TO SCHOOL ESSAY WRITING GOOGLE SLIDE LESSON: "SETTING POSITIVE CLASSROOM GOALS"

GOAL: to enrich student Non-Fiction writing skills, expand student vocabulary, introduce empowering words, improve grammatical skills, review parts of speech, and strengthen tone and mood by recognizing word connotation according to grade level standards



AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL, virtual, homeschool or Summer School classroom



*PDF FILE. Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing 13 printable WORKSHEETS to be used with the PPT lesson! These printables include VOCABULARY ORGANIZERS, NONFICTION MAP, STUDENT CHECKLIST, TEACHER RUBRIC, as well as, Connotation and Grammar sort, Word Study, and Vocabulary Quiz with optional word bank and answer key.

*DIGITAL PRESENTATION CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:

• complete, week-long, guided lesson plan
• 4 GOAL FOCUSED writing prompts for student choice
• student writing checklist
• HOOK- writing mini-lesson
• teacher grading rubric
• VOCABULARY SLIDES:

· Colorful photos representing advanced vocabulary words-


· Concise definition

· Part of speech

(STUDIOUS, STELLAR, RESPECTFUL, COMPASSIONATE, OPTIMISTIC, PEER, RESOURCEFUL, DETERMINATION, PERSISTENT, INDEPENDENT, PROACTIVE, INTEGRITY, BULLYING)

• 
·Parts of Speech review slide

• · Grammar sort
• · Connotation review slide
• · Connotation sort
• · Vocabulary game link
• · Context clue sentence worksheet/ assessment pages/answer key

• · Themed writing prompts

Help your students create a goal-focused essay for the new year!

Introducing how to evaluate a prompt, choose the best ideas, and write a 5 paragraph essay has never been easier! This resource provides an in-depth explanation on how to organize and structure a five paragraph essay. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The students will be introduced to how to identify and develop the parts of a paragraph - including writing leads and summaries, transition words and phrases, supporting evidence, sentence structure, etc.

This lesson guides students through the entire process of writing a 5 paragraph essay. The slide show and worksheets allow students to practice their writing skills, while also reinforcing guided note-taking techniques. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the lesson easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to evaluate a prompt and write a 5 Paragraph Essay includes:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations and examples of the 4 paragraph essay
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking
• “Now It's Your Turn” section for students to practice skills learned
• Two anchor 5 paragraph essays with examples of six traits™ & supporting evidence

PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations for each individual paragraph
• Guided note-taking sections
• Examples of structure for paragraphs
• Interactive slides for student participation
• Two anchor 5 paragraph essays with examples of six traits™ & supporting evidence

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Writing Unit include:

• Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons
• 6 Traits of Writing™
• How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
• How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
• General Statement and Detail Statements
• Thesis Statements
• Writing for Standardized Tests
• The Writing Process

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Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "Thank You, M'am" by Langston Hughes has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their argumentative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing argument writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Citing Text Evidence Argumentative / Argument writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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Check out my other Middle School Citing Text Evidence Writing Prompts:

• Citing Text Evidence Writing Prompts

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Introducing how to identify and utilize the stages of the writing process has never been easier! This resource provides an in-depth introduction and explanation of each writing stage, highlighting their roles in creating well-structured essays. Your students will learn how to effectively use pre-writing, drafting, revising,and proofreading, to create a final draft. Perfect for writers of all skill levels, this lesson offers valuable insights and techniques for everyone.

This resource guides students through the entire writing process, helping them understand and incorporate each step. The slide show and worksheets are designed to allow students to practice their writing skills, while also reinforcing guided note-taking techniques. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the lesson easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

Give your students to tools necessary to become confident and skilled writers with this all-inclusive lesson on the writing process. Start today and watch their writing abilities grow!

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to identify and use The Writing Process - The Stages of Writing includes:

Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies

Worksheets with:

• Explanations of the different stages of the writing process
• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Introduction slides with explanations of each of the stages of writing
• Guided note-taking sections

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Introduction to Writing Unit include:

• Multiple Choice Writing Tests Unit - 3 Lessons
• 6 Traits of Writing™
• How to Write a 4 Paragraph Essay
• How to Write a 5 Paragraph Essay
• General Statement and Detail Statements
• Thesis Statements
• Writing for Standardized Tests
• The Writing Process

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Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository / informative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their informative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing expository writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Citing Text Evidence Expository / Informative writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Expository Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Expository Writing Quiz

Expository Rubric

Expository Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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Check out my other Middle School Text Based Analysis Writing Prompts:

• Text Analysis Writing Prompts

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Introducing argumentative writing has never been easier! This in-depth argumentative writing prompt lesson guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an argumentative outline using an argumentative graphic organizer. The lesson will demonstrate developing a claim, reasons, and evidence, refuting an opposing viewpoint, and writing an opinion essay.

The topic of this resource is - Should Uniforms be Required in Public Schools?

All aspects of argument writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their argumentative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing argument writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Argumentative / Argument Essay Writing Prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of argumentative essay
• Requirements of argumentative writing
• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Argumentative Writing Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Argumentative Writing Prompts Unit 1 include:

• What Time Should Students Go to Bed?
• Should Students Offer Co-ed Athletic Programs?
• Are Youth Centers Effective?
• Is Year-Round School a Better Schedule?
• Should Students and Teachers Be Friends on Social Media?
• Is Homework Effective?
• What Should Be a New Federal Holiday?
• Should School Uniforms Be Required?
• Does TV Have Any Educational Value?
• Do Video Games Promote Violence?

Plus a FREE Argumentative Writing Lesson with bundle purchase:

• Is Remote Learning More Effective?

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Introducing expository writing has never been easier! This in-depth informative writing prompt resource guides students through the step-by-step process of drafting an expository outline using an expository graphic organizer and writing an expository essay. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

The topic of this resource is - An Invention with an Impact.

All aspects of expository writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to cite informational passages as evidence.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their expository writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing expository writing easy for teachers.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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The Expository / Explanatory Writing Prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of expository essay
• Requirements of expository writing
• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Expository Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plans with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Quiz

Rubric

Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Expository Writing Prompts Bundle 1 include:

• What Book Should Be Saved?
• What Can You Learn from a Crisis?
• Dress for Success
• Giving Someone Advice
• The Importance of an Imagination
• An Invention with an Impact
• A Life Changing Moment
• Life Lessons
• My Pet Peeve
• A Response to Fear
• My Role Model

Plus a FREE Expository Writing Essay Lesson

• Overcoming Obstacles

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Introducing how to incorporate quotes as a main idea and/or supporting detail has never been easier! This comprehensive resource demonstrates how to use quotes as supporting evidence in an essay. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The entire process of incorporating thorough and concise quotes as a supporting detail in writing is modeled throughout the lesson. The slide show and worksheets allow students to practice and develop their writing skills. The detailed lesson plans make implementing the assignment easy for teachers.

Numerous examples of anchor paragraphs using quotes as supporting evidence are included on the worksheets, so students can identify the types of quotes being used.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The PowerPoint can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This lesson about how to use and identify Quotes as Supporting Details has:

Lesson Plan includes:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on lesson plan

• Instructional Focus

• Instructional Procedures

• Objectives/Goals

• Direct Instruction

• Guided Practice

• Enrichment

• Differentiation

• I Can Statement

• Essential Question

• ESE Strategies

• ELL Strategies

Worksheets include:

• Explanations of the quotes and transition / explanation

• Opportunities for students to practice guided note-taking

• Sample paragraphs for students to identify quotes and transition / explanation

Slide Show includes:

• Introduction slides with explanations of quotes and transition / explanation

• Guided note-taking sections

• Sample paragraphs designed for student interaction for students to identify the quotes and transition / explanation

Google Slides™

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The lessons in the Middle School Supporting Details in Writing Unit include:

• Examples in Supporting Details
• Quotes in Supporting Details
• Statistics in Supporting Details

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Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for The Diary of Anne Frank has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an opinion essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an argumentative writing graphic organizer, rubric, argumentative writing quiz, and an argumentative writing template.

All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their argumentative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing argument writing easy for teachers.

This no-prep lesson is adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Citing Text Evidence Argumentative / Argument writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards indicated on lesson plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template

PowerPoint Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Argumentative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Argumentative Writing Quiz

Argumentative Rubric

Argumentative Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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• Citing Text Evidence Writing Prompts

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