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7 Graphic Organizers for Critical Thinking
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15 Awesome Persuasive Writing Prompts
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Mapping Your Writing Process
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Writing to Celebrate Women's History
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Launch Into Argument Writing
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Make a Reading-Writing Connection
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4 Writing Activities for Celebrating Black History
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Writing: Now how do I get out of this one?
Assign this prompt to spark students' creativity.
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Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart
Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.
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Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
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Comparing with a Venn Diagram
Analyze similarities and differences.
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Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
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Using Anecdotes in Formal Writing
Add a narrative touch to formal writing.
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Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
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Write on Course 20-20
Student Writing Model
Cheating in America
In this problem and solution essay, sixth-grade writer Nicholas grabs the reader’s attention with some “shocking statistics” that identify the problem. The essay closes with some possible solutions as well as a point to ponder.
Student Writing Model
Summer: 15 Days or 2 1/2 Months?
Jordan wants to have a nice, long summer at the end of seventh grade; her persuasive essay makes that quite evident with several points that support her opinion through the use of statistics, comparison, and expert testimony.
Student Writing Model
Hang Up and Drive
A surprise comparison opens this editorial by eighth grade student Jessie, drawing readers in. Her position on the subject becomes evident early in the essay.
Student Writing Model
Musical Arts
The use of an authority’s quotation to open this editorial lends credibility to the writer’s opinion. Seventh-grader Jess backs up her position in subsequent paragraphs.