ELA/Writing

Up from Slavery is the story of Booker T Washington. Born in a Virginia slave hut, he rose to become the most influential spokesman for African-Americans of his day. In this book, he describes events in a remarkable life that began in bondage and...

Character analysis traits fun! Have some outdoor fun (or use butcher paper for indoors) with sidewalk novel characters! Students choose a character from their novels then do body outlines with sidewalk chalk. Fill these with physical and character...

The 20 slide PowerPoint with peer workshopping activities introduces:   Sentences: beginnings, dialogues Proper Nouns: people, I, my Specific Places and Dates: General vs. Specific, Days of Week/Month, Holidays Everyday Life:...

Connect fact based, real life writing to process/patterned writing by having students "Write an Award Winning Business Letter". The 16 slide presentation includes:Parts of a business letter: date, inside address, greeting/salutation, body, closing,...

16 page presentation to help students define and understand what a ballad is, how it changed over time, its historical importance, Dand how to write a ballad. Includes:Definition with individual/group activityExamples of ballads throughout time...

Why do authors' write specific texts? This 12 slide interactive presentation helps students make connections between authors' personal lives, historical contexts, and written works.   Includes: Examples (Emily Dickinson, Abe...

Need to pass the college entrance, computerized writing exam? This 25 slide PowerPoint will explain the components, how the test is graded, methods for passing the exam, hints for studying, plus has activities for group/individual practice. A complete...

14 slides for grades 3 and up that uses a workshopping approach to guiding students through using abbreviations and acronyms in sentences and essays. Covers definitions, rules, examples, and reviews for using abbreviations and acronyms...

An individual or small/whole group workshopping approach to using "a" and "an". Twelve slides guide students through the rules of using "a" and "an" in writings. Practical approach to learning correct usage includes:   Easy-to-follow...

15 journal prompts or classroom discussion starters for the 1960s. Each slide is visually graphic and highlights 1960s events. Excellent for history/social studies, humanities, or language arts. Extra Resources slide with links for audio,speeches,teacher...

Creative writing prompts that focus on 1800s history, issues and life. Includes 16 slides to help students think about life as an explorer or pioneer during the 1800s. Visually pleasing graphics with great journal starters. Excellent for history or...

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