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Empower your high school students with lesson plans that stimulate critical thinking and engagement. This collection offers resources spanning various subjects, providing fresh ideas and structured activities. Integrate these plans into your curriculum to challenge learners and foster academic growth in your classroom.
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The Pigman Unit Lessons
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This resource is jam-packed with The Pigman Unit Lessons. When students are reading this novel, this resource will have all the lessons you need. Lessons will include: - Topic - Aim - Do Now - Class Activity - Small group activity - Homework -Exam All you have to do is print and go
Author Cogjogger
Tags The Pigman, Novel Study Guide, Literature, Vocabulary, Comprehension Questions
Bald Eagle | Interactive Science Lesson | Nature Collection | Micro-Learning Deck
Science, Life Sciences, Animals, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This micro-learning deck is the perfect accessory to your Science instruction! This digital slideshow presents Bald Eagle - Nature Collection Within this slideshow, you will receive: -Preview and Engager -Video Lesson -Reading Passage w/ Audio -Close Reading -Quick Write -Exit Ticket -Links for more learning The informational texts included in this resource alongside the informal assessments will keep your students engaged from beginning to end.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Interactive Science, Bald Eagle, Nature Collection, Learning Deck, Zoology
Crash Course Study Hall: Chemistry Episodes 1-5
Science, Chemistry, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Crash Course Study Hall: Chemistry Episodes 1-5 will cover: -Physical and Chemical Changes -Types of Chemical Reactions -Balancing Chemical Reactions -Reaction Predictions -Solubility Episode links for each of these are included. There is an episode guide for students to complete (with and without timestamps). Answer keys are included.
Author Karen Maxson
Tags Science Video, Chemistry Video, Chemistry Lesson, Chemistry Worksheet, Chemical Reactions, Crashcourse Chemistry
Johnny's Imaginary Friend Short Story | Pre-Intermediate Lesson Plan
ELA, Reading, Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Johnny's Imaginary Friend is a pre-intermediate reading comprehension lesson focusing on the short story of the same name. Students read the narrative of a boy named Johnny and his imaginary friend. Through engaging with the text, learners strengthen their reading skills and grammar knowledge. Educators can implement this versatile resource in various settings. Use it for whole-group instruction to introduce a new topic. Or provide it for small groups or individual students to work on independently. Assign it as homework to give additional practice outside of class time. The lesson includes the original short story plus follow-up exercises assessing comprehension and applying grammar concepts recently studied. An answer key allows teachers to quickly check student work. This teaching material suits grade 4-5 students studying language arts. Access it easily by printing the PDF or using Google Apps. Includes an answer key Makes it easier than ever for educators to evaluate student responses accurately Eases manual workload on teachers when assessing responses delivered using traditional or conventional methods. The package consists of three PDFs with four ready-to-print pages along with one digital access file. With its emphasis on children's wild imaginations, it injects a dose of fun into everyday schooling while imparting valuable educational content. In terms of implementation, there's room for flexibility depending on class size or individual learner preferences: whole group setting inclusion, where all learners navigate through collectively; small-sized subsection utilization, allowing more intimate discussion amongst peers; traditional homework assignments that encourage independence in learning.
Author TEAM TEFL
Tags Reading Passage, Grammar Lesson, Language Arts, Short Story, Vocabulary, Imaginary Story
Differentiation: The product rule
Math, Calculus, Grade 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Differentiation: The Product Rule This 11-slide PowerPoint presentation breaks down step-by-step how to find the derivative of the product of two functions, an essential topic in calculus. Educators can use this resource to introduce the product rule or provide extra practice to students. It works well for whole-class direct instruction, small group remediation, flipped classroom videos, or even student-led peer tutoring. The detailed explanations with examples will reinforce students' understanding of this foundational concept for taking derivatives. Teachers appreciate how this concise presentation focuses specifically on the mechanics of the product rule. By the end, learners will have built fluency in applying this technique to find the derivatives of products of functions. This clears the way for them to tackle more complex problems and develop a conceptual grasp of rates of change.
Author Maths Support Centre
Tags Calculus, Differentiation, The Product Rule, Derivative Of The Product
Vaping and Peer Pressure SEL Lesson
P.E. & Health, Health, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
In this lesson, students will first listen to an NPR podcast of vaping and the teenage brain (link in slides included). They will also read and analyze a story that has to do with a fictional character who ends up vaping and interacts with a number of different people. Students will need to assign responsibility and blame in terms of what happened to Susan. Students will also need to explain why they ranked the way they did for each of the characters in the story. Nobody can have 0% nor 100% in the ranking students decide. There is a ranking order sheet on the second page of the story that can be used for this purpose. This is a higher-order activity where students will be analyzing different peer pressure situations to assign responsibility to different people and there is no right or wrong answer. There is also a 5 slide PowerPoint presentation to guide the lesson from start to finish as well as a lesson outline. The lesson can be taught within a 30-45 period class based on the amount of discussion you encourage. At the end of the lesson students will have a chance to share their ranking and state their reasoning.
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Vaping, Health, Drugs And Alcohol, SEL, Peer Pressure, Social Emotional Learning, School Counseling, Special Education, Peer Pressure Lesson
Greenhouse Gases | Interactive Science Lesson | Micro-Learning Deck
Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Science, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This micro-learning deck is the perfect accessory to your Science instruction! This digital slideshow presents Greenhouse Gases. Within this slideshow, you will receive: -Video Lesson -Reading Passage w/ Audio -Close Reading -Quick Write The informational texts included in this resource alongside the informal assessments will keep your students engaged from beginning to end.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Greenhouse Gases, Droughts, Interactive Science, Vocabulary, Comprehension
Vikings Song | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson
Social Studies, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
Vikings Song Reading Comprehension This interactive lesson focuses on a song about Vikings. Educators can utilize this resource in social studies and English language arts instruction for grades 6-9. Presented in an engaging Microsoft PowerPoint slide deck, the materials scaffold students’ knowledge about Vikings in several ways: a short video introduces key ideas and visuals, the core reading passage features audio support, close reading questions target key details, and a quick write activity synthesizes students’ new understanding. Teachers may facilitate whole-class discussion using the slides or assign parts of the lesson for small group collaboration or independent practice. With multiple entry points into the content, this versatile resource aims to bolster literacy skills and content knowledge. The informal assessments keep learners actively processing as they build knowledge about Vikings’ culture and history.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Medieval, Vikings Song, Northern Europe, Social Studies Lesson, Comprehension
Stonehenge | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson
Social Studies, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
This reading comprehension deck is the perfect accessory to your Social Studies instruction! This digital slideshow presents Stonehenge. Within this slideshow, you will receive: -Video Lesson -Reading Passage w/ Audio -Close Reading -Quick Write The informational texts included in this resource alongside the informal assessments will keep your students engaged from beginning to end.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Monuments, Stonehenge, Comprehension, Pulley Systems, Social Studies
The White House | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson
Social Studies, Government, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
The White House | Reading Comprehension Lesson engages middle school students through an interactive slideshow about the history and functions of the famous U.S. presidential home and workplace. Educators can implement this versatile resource in various ways - as a whole class lesson, small group work, or individual assignments. The deck immerses students in learning through multiple modalities, including informational reading passages with audio for differentiated support, close reading tasks, quick write prompts, and videos. Assessment opportunities allow teachers to check comprehension and learning. By covering key social studies and government topics around civic institutions in an engaging format, this reading lesson aims to bolster student knowledge and spark discussion around the important site that is The White House.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Informational Text, Close Reading, The White House, Government Lesson, Social Studies Lesson
Four Great Chinese Inventions | Reading Comprehension Deck | Interactive Lesson
Social Studies, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Four Great Chinese Inventions is an interactive Social Studies lesson for middle and high school students. This resource teaches about four important Chinese inventions that shaped world history: papermaking, printing, gunpowder, and the compass. The lesson is presented through a slideshow format. It includes an informative video, a reading passage with audio recording, close reading questions, and a quick write activity. Students will learn factual information and develop literacy skills. This versatile resource can be used for whole class instruction, small group learning, or as an individual assignment. The mixtures of videos, readings, discussions, and writing provide various ways for students to engage with the content. Educators will appreciate the complete lesson that keeps adolescents interested while meeting key learning objectives.
Author Teach Me This
Tags Chinese Inventions, Reading, Comprehension, Interactive Lesson, Social Studies
Negativity Bias-A Positive Psychology Concept SEL Hyperdoc
Special Resources, Life Studies, Life Skills, Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Negativity Bias-A Positive Psychology Concept SEL Hyperdoc Negativity Bias-A Positive Psychology Concept SEL Hyperdoc is an interactive teaching resource purposefully engineered to foster comprehension of the mind's propensity for negative thinking, a concept in positive psychology known as "negativity bias". The Four Stages: Read & Learn Explore Think & Respond Apply Your Knowledge. The students can dive into readings and videos explaining the science behind our neural tendency towards negativity. There are also numerous opportunities to use the interactive fields within this document for notating their newly grasped knowledge. This insightful hyperdoc is 100% compatible with Google Classroom, assisting seamless integration into your current teaching materials. Crafted originally for remote instruction, it still showcases flexibility by also serving superbly as a resource in conventional face-to-face instruction or even as a relevant homework assignment. Digital Learning Tool Features: A ready-to-use PDF file containing an embedded Google Doc link conveniently placed under the title image. A comprehensive design compatible across grade levels from Grade 5 up until Grade 12 making it not only apt for typical classroom settings but also perfect for homeschooling requirements. Covering key subjects such as Special Resources and Life Studies with particular emphasis on life skills progression, it exceptionally aids social emotional learning (SEL) sessions. Be sure not miss out on incorporating this multidimensional lesson plan into your set of effective educational resources. </p
Author Jennifer Moyer Taylor
Tags Negativity Bias, Positive Psychology, SEL, Hyperdoc, Interactive Learning
Sign of the Beaver Unit
ELA, Literature, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This is a Sign of the Beaver Unit that serves as a great book companion to this historical fiction. This book companion covers story elements, vocabulary, comprehension and more. A test is included at the end.
Author Cogjogger
Tags Historical Fiction, Sign Of The Beaver, Comprehension Questions, Literature, Vocabulary
A Level Poetry Lesson: ‘To My Nine-Year-Old Self’ by Helen Dunmore
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
A Level Poetry Lesson: ‘To My Nine-Year-Old Self’ by Helen Dunmore An exceptional educational resource that provides a comprehensive analysis of this rich poem. The resource features a 27-slide PowerPoint presentation that's ready to display and teach from as soon as downloaded. Makes teaching straightforward for any educators dealing with the Grades 9 through 12 age bracket Ideal for Language Arts sessions. Poem Analysis - 'To My Nine-Year-Old Self' The lesson plan scrutinizes 'To My Nine-Year-Old Self,' where Helen Dunmore delves into physical and emotional transitions from childhood to womanhood. The material offered works well with different classroom settings such as large group discussions or smaller, intimate study circles. It can also be used effectively for homework assignments or revisions outside the classroom scenario. Begins with an engaging activity to pique students' interest Gives an in-depth overview of the poetic piece providing foundational knowledge before diving deeper into examining its content. Features analysis questions about language use and literary devices employed in the poetry. Covers structural elements and thematic aspects integral to understanding the poem alongside tasks aimed at academic writing development; lending an exploratory edge over just reading. Incorporates extension tasks promoting further growth beyond what's been covered . Note: Homework assignment strategies cap off every session reinforcing lessons while paving way for future learning experiences. A Teacher’s Aid: Ensuring Quality Language Arts Education Educators will find in A Level Poetry Lesson: ‘To My Nine-Year-Old Self’ by Helen Dunmore teaching invaluable assistance targeting middle schoolers' innate capacity for literary appreciation whilst honing their analytical skills. The ready-to-use layout means no additional prep is required from educators; making it considerably simpler to foster a deeper appreciation of language arts through poetry.
Author Flynn's Educational
Tags Poetry Analysis, Helen Dunmore, Language Arts Curriculum, Literary Devices, Close Reading
GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
GCSE Poetry: ‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti ‘Cousin Kate’ by Christina Rossetti is a dynamic poem that explores sexuality inequality between the sexes. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 21 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
Author Flynn's Educational
Tags Poetry Lesson Plan, Language Devices, Stanza, Phrases, Writing Tasks
Applied Math: Calculating Unit Price in the Field
, Grade 7, 8, 9, 10, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
The completion of this project will allow students to put into practice their knowledge of data collection, cost, profit, etc. The project includes completion of two charts and answering 10 questions.
Author Mitchell Zuvela
Tags Applied Math, Unit Price, Profit, Cost, Data Collection
GCSE Poetry Lesson: Blessing by Imitiaz Darker
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
GCSE Poetry Lesson: Blessing by Imitiaz Darker This is a comprehensive and detailed teaching resource specifically designed for the needs of educators teaching grades 9 through 12. Central to this product's appeal is its heavy focus on the Poem 'Blessing' by Imitiaz Darker. Main Features: PowerPoint Presentation: Complete with 20 slides, this tool serves as both an in-class facilitator of discussion and analysis and can also be adapted for group work or individual study, promising 2-3 hours of educational content. Brief Biography: This lesson plan includes an author's biography to provide students with cultural context about Imtiaz Dharker’s influences and intentions. Narrative & Language Use Questions :The package introduces questions that take a deep dive into the poem's narrative alongside an investigation into language device usage within it. Poem Structure Analysis :The PowerPoint offers structure-focused questions encouraging students to analyze how verse form and layout affect meaning interpretation. Skill-Building Exercises: In addition to understanding, this resource emphasizes student engagement with text through skill-building exercises such as: An academic writing task inviting reflections based on their learnings from engaging ‘Blessing’. An extension task for fast learners allowing further exploration without causing disruptions. Homework assignments reinforcing learning outside classroom hours making it ideal for quiet study periods or homeschool tasks. Focused Recapitulation :. A final plenary session helps consolidate learning from each class, giving opportunities for thoughtful recapitulation, facilitating feedback, and assessment of learning. This resource does the heavy lifting of lesson planning for educators, sparking and maintaining student interest throughout entire teaching, learning, and application cycles.
Author Flynn's Educational
Tags Poetry Analysis, Imtiaz Dharker, GCSE Literature, Teaching Resource, Interactive Learning, Lesson Or Blessing
A Level Poetry Lesson: ‘Eat Me’ by Patience Agbabi
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
A Level Poetry Lesson: 'Eat Me' by Patience Agbabi Introduction: This comprehensive teaching resource, designed specifically for secondary educators, focuses on the text 'Eat Me' by renowned poet Patience Agbabi. The poem explores themes such as domestic abuse and masculine dominance—highly relevant subject matter for contemporary society. This meticulously organized resource comprises 29 visually pleasing PowerPoint slides loaded with content engineered to engage students. Perfect for both classroom discussions and remote learning via platforms like Google Meet or Skype. Key Features: Versatility - Can be utilized across various learning scenarios: in-class instruction, small group discussions, individual homework assignments or as a review tool during exam seasons. Ice-breaking activities - Intriguing prompts stimulate student interest right from the start of the lesson. In-depth analysis - A series of detailed investigation tasks help learners explore key themes within Agbabi's powerful poetry while building critical thinking skills through language use and poetic device analysis questions. Additional Components: Critical Thinking Exercises- Encourages high-order thinking abilities essential for literary critique Construction Homework Assignment- Ensures knowledge retention beyond school hours Finished Plenaries - Concludes each session effectively after covering main points. In conclusion, A Level Poetry Lesson: 'Eat me' by Patience Agbabi is not only well-planned and comprehensive but also flexible enough to adapt seamlessly to shifting teaching modalities without any additional preparation on the part of educators—a truly user-friendly addition to your Language Arts curriculum !
Author Flynn's Educational
Tags Poetry, Domestic Abuse, Masculine Dominance, Critical Thinking, Literary Critique
The Respiratory Tract (Pathway of Air)
Science, Life Sciences, Human Body, Grade 9, 10, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Full PowerPoint lesson presentation reviewing the respiratory tract, and the route air takes as it passes from outside the body down into the lungs. Learning Objectives: All must be able to state the 6 components of the respiratory tract. Most should be able describe a feature of each component and place them in the correct order.
Author The PE Tutor
Tags Respiration, Respiratory, Pulmonary Ventilation, Lungs, Trachea
West Side Story Unit
ELA, Literature, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, Lesson Plans, Teacher Tools
This is a West Side Story Unit . It is jam-packed with lessons, activities and exams to go along with the literature. All you have to do is print and go. It is editable, so you can tweak to fit your students' needs.
Author Cogjogger
Tags Literature, Book Companion, West Side Story, Reading Unit, Comprehension Questions, West Side Story Lesson Plans
Political Spectrum Left to Right Political Party Research & Lesson
Social Studies, Government, Research, Grade 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Worksheets & Printables, Worksheets, Lesson Plans, Activities
Want to teach your students about the political spectrum, but don't know where to start? This comprehensive lesson introduces the idea of the political spectrum (left vs. right), the basic values for each side, and common political values in any region. Here is a simple introduction to the political spectrum and political beliefs that can apply to any country or region. It includes: - A handout that shows the names of left and right kinds of government (Communist, Socialist, Liberal, Moderate, Conservative, Right Wing, Fascist) and their main beliefs about the economy, social programs, moral issues, values, progress, and human nature. - A sorting task (cut and paste) of political beliefs on crime and punishment, social programs, the economy, abortion, guns, freedom of expression and more. Students cut out the 12 statements and sort 6 to the left and 6 to the right. Then they try to think of (or research) some beliefs that would fall more to the centre. - A research graphic organizer for local political parties (municipal, state/provincial or federal in any country). The teacher can assign what level of government students should research. Then they find 2-3 local political parties at that level and see their stance on issues like the economy, moral issues, social programs, progress, and crime. Finally, they can decided where on the political spectrum they think each party should fall. - A reflection with questions to get students thinking about this way of classifying political parties. Does it sow division or create harmony? Does it apply accurately to the parties they researched? Does it match well with their own personal beliefs? What's Included: 5 page PDF: Title Page, Handout, Cut and Paste Activity, Local Political Party Research, Reflection Grades to Use With: This lesson is designed for students in grades 7-12, high school special education, or adult education classes. If you find this political lesson useful, check out my other lessons! Search for Grace Under Pressure .
Author Grace Under Pressure
Tags Politics, Critical Thinking, Political Spectrum, Government, Party Research, Reflection, Civics, Political Parties, Teaching, Government Lesson
GCSE Literature: (10) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 2 Part 3 (‘The Interrogation of Mrs. Birling’ to ‘End of Act 2)
ELA, Literature, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
GCSE Literature: (10) ‘An Inspector Calls’ Act 2 Part 3 (‘The Interrogation of Mrs. Birling’ to ‘End of Act 2) JB Priestley’s timeless classic attacks the class system and sexual bias. In a tense setting, the Birling family are put on trial by the ghostly Inspector Goole and made to confront the outcomes of their discrimination towards the working-classes. In our post-modern world, the class system and its privileges are currently on trial in many different ways. Therefore, this text remains essential reading for our students. I have taught this text many times over the last twenty years and I have used this specific resource (revised in 2021) to: lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material in online lessons, as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – All have worked well for the students. This dynamically presented PowerPoint lesson (20 slides, approximately ninety minutes teaching time) includes: a starter activity, summary and analysis questions, an academic writing task, a theme tracking challenge, an extension task connected to critical vocabulary, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no further work required from the teacher.
Author Flynn's Educational
Tags Literature, Dichotomy, Starter Activity , Quotes, Language Devices
GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘The Destruction of Sennacherib’ by Lord Byron
ELA, Literature, Poetry, Grade 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
GCSE Poetry: ‘The Destruction of Sennacherib’ by Lord Byron ‘The Destruction of Sennacherib’ by Lord Byron is a complex poem that explores the historical battle and fall of Sennacherib. I have taught this text a number of times and have used this specific (revised) resource to lead my teaching in class, as a distance learning material (Google Meet lessons), as a homework assignment and even as a tool of revision – all have worked well for the students. This beautifully illustrated 23 slide PowerPoint lesson includes a starter activity, a brief author biography, content-language-structure questions, an academic writing task, an extension task, a homework assignment and a plenary. This is a complete resource with no additional work required from the teacher, enjoy!
Author Flynn's Educational
Tags Language Devices, Characterizations, Poetry Lesson, Writing Poems, Forest, Sennacherib Poem
Writing A Thesis Statement
ELA, Writing, Grade 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher Tools, Lesson Plans
Writing a Thesis Statement Teaching essential elements of academic writing can be challenging, especially when it comes to the foundation block: the thesis statement. This teaching resource - 'Writing a Thesis Statement' - is designed precisely with this challenge in mind. Designed as an interactive PowerPoint presentation, it provides comprehensive support for your students in understanding and constructing potent thesis statements. Devised for grades 6 through 12, this resource focuses primarily on equipping students to develop argumentative essays, though the skills imparted can be universally applied across various writing styles. About our material: Clear and accessible material demystifies what a thesis statement is: the central point around which an essay pivots. By engaging with animated slides and targeted exercises integrated into this PowerPoint presentation, students can rapidly grasp how to construct persuasive assertions that encapsulate their arguments effectively - undoubtedly a useful skill that endures far beyond classroom walls. Potential uses: Ideal for language arts educators or homeschoolers overseeing student growth in writing proficiency Serves ideally as part of whole group instruction but could also function wonderfully as part of smaller study groups or individual homework assignments The adaptable nature of the resource permits flexible implementation to best suit your classroom needs. Digital Compatibility: Presented as Microsoft PowerPoint file type, 'Writing A Thesis Statement' provides straightforward compatibility with nearly every digital setting; whether you're using laptops in class or sharing screens during online learning sessions, you will find seamless integration at each step. This easy-to-follow instructional tool contributes significantly to refining and strengthening student understanding around essay structure and composition processes – one slide at a time! With Writing A Thesis Statement getting hands-on experience creating persuasive assertions becomes less intimidating and more manageable: cultivating confident writers ready for any academic scenario awaiting their future.
Author Educate and Create
Tags Thesis Statement, Academic Writing, Argumentative Essays, Essay Structure, Writing Proficiency