High School Writing-Expository Research

Show your students exactly how it should be done with this handy guide. Clear instructions, examples, and a page for their own notes!

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Everything students need to know to understand, practice, and write paraphrases, summaries, and ellipses. Includes: Easy to Understand Definitions Examples Practice Activity Slides Extra Resources Individual or group practice writing slides helps students apply skills to transfer to future research projects. Use for assessment of skills. Meets CCSS.

Updated to Edition 8 citations! An 18 page, easy-to-follow, illustrated, quick-start guide on how-to build a BIbliography/Works Cited page using Easy Bib, an online citation builder website. Are you tired of repeating directions for how-to build a Bibiography/Works Cited page and how to properly cite research resources? Then, this is just what you need to help students visualize and work through the process! Includes: How-to build citations using any online citation site Differences between Bibliography and Works Cited How to build a Works Cited page How to use a second tab/window for easy copy & paste A shortcut to create a new MS Word page Screen shots to help students walk through the process How to paste and copy citations onto Work Cited pages In-text citations and matching to Works Cited pages Guidelines for Works Cited page Checklist for final research essay packets When you can't help each student one-on-one, this screenshot tutorial will walk students through the bibliography/works cited building process so that research is properly cited. Excellent for college prep, gifted talented, composition courses, history classes, research projects, and refresher for how to properly and quickly build citations for Bibliography/Works Cited pages.

15 famous plagiarism cases and students get to "be the judge"! Fact based handouts with real life cases and research component to build critical thinking, plagiarism, and research skills. includes: 15 Famous People: MLK, Jr. Barack Obama Joe Biden Ray Parker Michael Bolton John Fogerty George Harrison T.S. Eliot Melania Trump Vanilla Ice J.K. Rowling Robin Thicke Jane Goodall Johnny Cash Helen Keller Handouts include: 15 black and white famous people images (optional: color these) Backgrounds of person Plagiarism charges Debates over charges Research component Verdicts of cases Guilty or Innocent boxes Guilty or Innocent evidence t-charts 3 Narrative and Rhetorical Discussion/Writing Prompts on each handout = 45 prompts (each with a "You be the judge..." prompt) Note: Does NOT include copies of lyrics, novels, or speeches due to copyright infringement laws. These are used to enhance students' research skills. Fun, engaging, and educational way to learn about plagiarism and explore real life connections to the topic while using research skills. Excellent for introduction to plagiarism, follow-up to unit, assessment of skills, character building, homeschool, AP/Pre-AP, dual credit, adult learners, ELL/ESL upper level learners, flipped classes, literature centers, building research skills, and real life connections to writing. Provides basic history of famous people. Use with: Having Fun with Plagiarism at: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Having-Fun-with-Plagiarism-155008 Plagiarism Quiz at: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Plagiarism-Quiz-167314 Follow Educator Helper Blogspot for weekly free products and tips at: http://bethhammett.blogspot.com/

Based on Ray Salazaar's Article, "If You Teach the 5-Paragraph Essay--Stop It", uses College Board and Common Core Standards to guide students through building a well-written persuasive essay. Whether 5-paragraphs or 50-pages,the format works for fact or research based papers. Includes Chart Checklist Definitions Writing Guides Examples Peer workshopping component Extra Resources: Links to Sample Essays... 16 interactive slides to guide students through the research writing process: thesis writing, working with and using background information, evidence supported facts/research, writing an effective conclusion. Helps build critical thinking and writing skills. Can be used with G/T, Pre-AP, AP, developmental/entry college level courses. Everything needed to produce a well-written, researched essay.

Do your students need help defining,understanding, and identifying academic, scholarly research sources? This 16 page easy-to-follow lesson includes:

Discussion/Reflection on where students search for sources

What is scholarly research? (An Overview)

Table of Other Kinds of Sources: Popular, Trade, News & Opinion

Activity for Kinds of Resources

Types of Research Resources: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary

Activity for Types of Research Resources

Where to Locate Scholarly Research

How to Know if Your Research can be Used

Using Wikipedia--Yes or No?

Evaluating Wikipedia Bibliographies

Research Sources Checklist

Great for learning how to categorize and define scholarly research sources! Use with upper level, AP, dual credit, homeschool, college level students, and flipped classrooms.

Explore the rich history and culture of the Cahuilla people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this template is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project. Dive into various aspects of Cahuilla life, from their traditional land to influential figures who have shaped their history.

Features

• Title Page: Two title page options are included. One is filled in with "Cahuilla People" and the other is a blank template for personalization.
• Land: A dedicated section with a map highlighting traditional Cahuilla land. Students can explore and document the geographical aspects of Cahuilla life.
• Homes: Learn about the types of dwellings used by the Cahuilla, including their construction methods and materials.
• Clothing: Discover traditional Cahuilla clothing, including materials, designs, and cultural significance.
• Children: A section focused on the lives of Cahuilla children, their roles, and daily activities.
• Influential Cahuilla: Highlight and research notable Cahuilla figures who have made significant contributions to their community and beyond.
• About the Author: A space for students to add their own information, reflecting on what they learned during their research.

Benefits

• Engaging Learning: Encourages in-depth research and understanding of Cahuilla culture and history.
• Customizable: The blank templates allow for personalization, making each project unique.
• Educational: Provides a structured format for students to document their findings, enhancing their research and writing skills.
• Comprehensive: Covers a wide range of topics, offering a holistic view of the Cahuilla people.

Usage

Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This template can be used in both physical and digital formats, making it versatile for various educational settings.

Perfect For

• Teachers: Looking for a structured and informative project for their students.
• Students: Interested in Native American history and culture.

Explore the rich history and culture of the Cahuilla people with our comprehensive Research Booklet Template and Informational Reading Passage Bundle. Perfect for elementary and middle school students, this bundle is designed to facilitate an engaging and informative research project and provide differentiated reading materials for various grade levels. Dive into various aspects of Cahuilla life, from their traditional land to influential figures who have shaped their history.

Features

• Title Page: Two title page options are included. One is filled in with "Cahuilla People" and the other is a blank template for personalization.
• Land: A dedicated section with a map highlighting traditional Cahuilla land. Students can explore and document the geographical aspects of Cahuilla life.
• Homes: Learn about the types of dwellings used by the Cahuilla, including their construction methods and materials.
• Clothing: Discover traditional Cahuilla clothing, including materials, designs, and cultural significance.
• Children: A section focused on the lives of Cahuilla children, their roles, and daily activities.
• Influential Cahuilla: Highlight and research notable Cahuilla figures who have made significant contributions to their community and beyond.
• About the Author: A space for students to add their own information, reflecting on what they learned during their research.

Informational Reading Passage

• Differentiated Levels: Includes two versions of the reading passage, one for elementary students and one for upper grades. Each passage is designed to be engaging and appropriate for the respective reading levels.
• Elementary Level: A simplified version of the reading passage, focusing on key facts and basic information about the Cahuilla people, their land, homes, clothing, children, and influential figures.
• Upper Grades Level: A more detailed and complex version of the reading passage, providing in-depth information and encouraging critical thinking about the Cahuilla culture and history.

Benefits

• Engaging Learning: Encourages in-depth research and understanding of Cahuilla culture and history.
• Customizable: The blank templates allow for personalization, making each project unique.
• Educational: Provides a structured format for students to document their findings, enhancing their research and writing skills.
• Comprehensive: Covers a wide range of topics, offering a holistic view of the Cahuilla people.
• Differentiated Instruction: The reading passages cater to different reading levels, ensuring all students can access and understand the material.

Usage

Ideal for classroom assignments, history projects, or independent study. This bundle can be used in both physical and digital formats, making it versatile for various educational settings.

Perfect For

• Teachers: Looking for a structured and informative project for their students, with differentiated reading materials.
• Students: Interested in Native American history and culture.