Groundhog Day Writing Unit - 4 Essay Activities, Graphic Organizers, Rubrics
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Introducing how to write essays for the holidays has never been easier! This in-depth mega bundle includes 29 Units. Each unit has 4 complete Essay Prompt Lessons (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, and Persuasive). The lessons each include a writing graphic organizer, rubric, writing quiz, dePrice $31.91Original Price $141.81Save $109.90
Introducing how to write essays has never been easier! This in-depth mega bundle includes 253 Lessons. The Essay Prompt Lessons (Argumentative, Expository, Compare & Contrast, Narrative, and Persuasive). The lessons each include a writing graphic organizer, rubric, writing quiz, detailed lessPrice $50.31Original Price $585.07Save $534.76
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Introducing essay writing for Groundhog Day has never been easier! This writing unit with 4 complete essay prompt lessons (argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive) guides students through a step-by-step process of writing a 5-paragraph (or more/less) essay. The unit includes: argumentative writing graphic organizer, expository writing graphic organizer, narrative writing graphic organizer, persuasive writing graphic organizer, argumentative rubric, expository rubric, narrative rubric, persuasive rubric, argumentative writing quiz / writing template, expository writing quiz / template, narrative writing quiz / template, and persuasive writing quiz / template.
All aspects of argument writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement / plot, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™.
The videos, slide shows, graphic organizers, worksheets, writing templates, and rubrics allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quizzes reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional videos. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.
These lessons can be used in class, assigned for distance learning, or given as independent student work. The instructional videos with writing tutorials and templates can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.
Each resource listed below is included in Google Drive™ and print format.
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This Writing Prompt Unit for Groundhog Day includes:
4 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:
- Brainstorming ideas
- Prompt identification and comprehension
- Thesis statement development
- Plot and character development
- Rubric explanation
- How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
- How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking
4 Detailed Groundhog Day 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
4 Groundhog Day Worksheets with:
- Prompts
- Brainstorming sections
- Thesis statement development sections
- Plot and character development
- How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
4 Groundhog Day PowerPoint Presentations with:
- Introduction slide with prompts for expository, argumentative, persuasive, and narrative Prompts
- Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
- Standard and implied thesis development slides
- Plot and character development
- How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
- Checklist Slide
4 Essay Rubrics
- (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)
4 Graphic Organizers
- (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)
Google Slides™
4 Writing Quizzes
- (Argumentative, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)
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The lessons in the Middle School Holiday Writing Prompts Unit include:
- 9/11 - September 11th
- April Fools'
- Arbor Day
- Christmas
- Cinco de Mayo
- Columbus Day
- Daylight Savings
- Earth Day
- Easter
- Election Day
- Father's Day
- Grandparent's Day
- Groundhog Day
- Halloween
- Hanukkah
- July 4th
- Kwanzaa
- Labor Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Mother's Day
- New Year's
- Passover
- Presidents Day
- St Patrick's Day
- Take Your Child to Work
- Thanksgiving
- Valentine's Day
- Veterans Day
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