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Teaches students to write informational/nonfiction paragraphs using distinct text structures (examples, facts, reasons, cause-effect, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, list, sequencing, how-to, definitions) via a 'puzzle paragraph' method.
Free download A narrative writing assignment teaching literary symbolism: students write a personal narrative built around a symbolic object and an explanatory paragraph analyzing its meaning.
A chapter slice from a 'How to Write a Paragraph' workbook that teaches students to use graphic organizers when drafting a paragraph.
A research and essay-writing toolkit guiding students through researching and writing a 5-paragraph MLA-style biographical essay about a historically important basketball figure.
Reproducible chapter excerpt ("Chapter Slice") from the workbook "How to Write a Paragraph" (CCP1100), covering the sub-topic "Revising Your Paragraph" (page 31 of the full 64-page workbook, per that workbook's table of contents) for teaching the paragraph-writing process.
A scaffolded research-essay project guiding secondary students through researching Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and writing a 5-paragraph research essay.
Reproducible chapter excerpt ("Chapter Slice") from the workbook "How to Write a Paragraph" (CCP1100), covering the sub-topic "Things to Watch for When You Revise" (page 34 of the full 64-page workbook, per that workbook's table of contents) for teaching the paragraph-writing process.
Step-by-step guide for planning and drafting a fantasy narrative, focused on making foundational story decisions before drafting.
Reproducible chapter excerpt ("Chapter Slice") from the workbook "How to Write a Book Report" (CCP1101), covering the sub-topic "What is a Book Report?" for teaching students the elements and process of writing a book report.
Guides students through independent biographical research on John Steinbeck and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Steinbeck’s most significant literary achievements, analyzing Steinbeck’s legacy and influence on modern literature, conclusion, and works cited…
Reproducible chapter excerpt ("Chapter Slice") from the workbook "How to Write a Paragraph" (CCP1100), covering the sub-topic "Prewriting Practice" (page 19 of the full 64-page workbook, per that workbook's table of contents) for teaching the paragraph-writing process.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Agatha Christie (author)
Reproducible chapter excerpt ("Chapter Slice") from the workbook "How to Write a Book Report" (CCP1101), covering the sub-topic "Kinds of Book Reports" for teaching students the elements and process of writing a book report.
Guide students through independently researching the literary life and legacy of Sylvia Plath, using a scored rubric and biographical organizer to produce a 5-paragraph research essay.
A chapter slice from a 'How to Write a Paragraph' workbook that teaches students to use graphic organizers during prewriting for paragraph writing.
Guide students through independently researching the literary life and legacy of Walt Whitman, using a scored rubric and biographical organizer to produce a 5-paragraph research essay.
Guide students to research and write a 5-paragraph biography research essay about Alfred, Lord Tennyson (poet)
Guide students through researching and writing a 5-paragraph, MLA-formatted research essay about an influential monarch, from subject selection through drafting, peer editing, and graded final submission.
Reproducible chapter excerpt ("Chapter Slice") from the workbook "How to Write an Essay" (CCP1102), covering "Revising, Proofreading and Editing" (page 40 of the full 64-page workbook, per that workbook's table of contents), part of a resource built on a five-step writing model.
Guides students through independent biographical research on John Lewis and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring John Lewis’s Civil Rights and career achievements, analyzing John Lewis’s Civil Rights and cultural legacy, conclusion, and works cited page).
A scaffolded research and writing packet guiding students from biographical fact-finding about Sigmund Freud through drafting and self/peer-assessing a 5-paragraph research essay on his life and psychoanalytic legacy.
Guides students through independent biographical research on Lewis Carroll and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Carroll’s most significant literary and poetic achievements, analyzing Carroll’s legacy and influence on children’s literature and poetry,…
Guides students through independent biographical research on Jason Reynolds and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Reynolds’ most significant literary achievements, analyzing Reynolds’ legacy and influence on young adult literature, conclusion, and works cited…
Guides students through independent biographical research on J.K. Rowling and a structured 5-paragraph research-essay assignment (thesis-driven introduction, early-life paragraph, exploring Rowling’s most significant literary achievements, analyzing Rowling’s legacy and influence on modern culture, conclusion, and works cited page).