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Winter Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
Winter Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
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Winter Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
Sixth Grade
Writing
Use this fun, winter-themed writing worksheet to help students learn the difference between formal and informal writing.
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Book Study: The Great Fire: What Went Wrong?
Book Study: The Great Fire: What Went Wrong?
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Book Study: The Great Fire: What Went Wrong?
Fifth Grade
Reading Comprehension
When students finish reading Jim Murphy’s The Great Fire, help them think about cause and effect with this graphic organizer!
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Respond to a Quote: National Best Friends Day
Respond to a Quote: National Best Friends Day
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Respond to a Quote: National Best Friends Day
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give students a chance to think deeply and hone their writing skills with this relatable writing prompt featuring two quotes about friendship.
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Spring Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
Spring Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
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Spring Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
Sixth Grade
Writing
Explore the differences between formal and informal writing with this spring-themed writing worksheet!
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Fall Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
Fall Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
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Fall Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
Sixth Grade
Writing
Explore the differences between formal and informal writing with this fall-themed writing worksheet!
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Summer Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
Summer Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
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Summer Writing: Formal and Informal Styles
Sixth Grade
Writing
Dive into the distinctions between formal and informal writing with this summer-themed writing worksheet!
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Expanding Sentences: Superheroes
Expanding Sentences: Superheroes
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Expanding Sentences: Superheroes
Fifth Grade
Writing
Channel your inner superhero with this fun writing worksheet created for fifth through eighth graders!
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Expanding Sentences: Mysteries
Expanding Sentences: Mysteries
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Expanding Sentences: Mysteries
Fifth Grade
Writing

Expand sentences by answering the questions how? when? where? and why?

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Expanding Sentences: Exploration
Expanding Sentences: Exploration
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Expanding Sentences: Exploration
Fifth Grade
Writing
Explore more complicated sentences as you add details about where, when, why, and how!
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Transition Words in Narrative Writing
Transition Words in Narrative Writing
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Transition Words in Narrative Writing
Sixth Grade
Writing
In this middle school grammar worksheet, learners will read short narrative passages and choose the transitions that best connect the ideas and sentences.
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Figurative Language in Context #1
Figurative Language in Context #1
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Figurative Language in Context #1
Sixth Grade
Reading Comprehension
This grammar worksheet gives students a chance to study real examples of figurative language in context, including similes, metaphors, idioms, and personification.
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Transition Words in Informational Writing
Transition Words in Informational Writing
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Transition Words in Informational Writing
Sixth Grade
Writing
Designed for middle grades, this grammar worksheet is a great way to give students practice using different transition words in the context of informational texts.
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Transition Words in Argument Writing
Transition Words in Argument Writing
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Transition Words in Argument Writing
Sixth Grade
Writing
In this language and vocabulary worksheet, learners will read two short passages and choose the transition words that best connect the ideas and sentences.
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Research Graphic Organizer: Note-Taking
Research Graphic Organizer: Note-Taking
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Research Graphic Organizer: Note-Taking
Sixth Grade
Writing
When writing an informational essay, start with gathering information with the help of this research graphic organizer template.
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Match Language to the Appropriate Context
Match Language to the Appropriate Context
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Match Language to the Appropriate Context
Sixth Grade
Writing
Help your students recognize variations in speaking and writing based on context with this one-page worksheet!
Interactive Worksheet
Vary Sentence Patterns
Vary Sentence Patterns
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Vary Sentence Patterns
Sixth Grade
Writing
Add some spice to your writing by varying sentence patterns with this two-page writing worksheet for sixth graders!
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Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Analyzing Characters’ Dialogue
Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Analyzing Characters’ Dialogue
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Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Analyzing Characters’ Dialogue
Sixth Grade
Reading Comprehension
After finishing Rick Riordan’s The Lightning Thief, students reflect on the author's use of dialogue and literary techniques to drive the story.
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Novel Study: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: The Trial of T.J. Avery
Novel Study: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: The Trial of T.J. Avery
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Novel Study: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry: The Trial of T.J. Avery
Sixth Grade
Reading Comprehension
After finishing Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, reflect on T.J. Avery’s decisions and consequences with this extension activity.
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Novel Study: Esperanza Rising: Discussion Guide #3
Novel Study: Esperanza Rising: Discussion Guide #3
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Novel Study: Esperanza Rising: Discussion Guide #3
Fifth Grade
Reading Comprehension
Use these discussion questions to engage students in thoughtful dialogue as they read chapters 9-12 of Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel Esperanza Rising!
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Informational Essay: Editing
Informational Essay: Editing
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Informational Essay: Editing
Sixth Grade
Writing
Students will have the opportunity to strengthen their informational essay drafts by correcting errors in conventions and mechanics. They’ll use a checklist to guide this critical step in the writing process.
Lesson Plan
Informational Essay: Prewriting With Research
Informational Essay: Prewriting With Research
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Informational Essay: Prewriting With Research
Sixth Grade
Writing
Students begin their informational writing process by gathering information through research. They will use a graphic organizer to record important information and sources and reflect on how to present the information.
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Transition Words Reference
Transition Words Reference
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Transition Words Reference
Sixth Grade
Writing
Use this reference sheet to encourage students to use a variety of transition words in their writing to signal the different relationships between ideas.
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #7
Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #7
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #7
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #1
Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #1
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #1
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give your students a chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this engaging picture prompt! 
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #2
Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #2
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #2
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give students an opportunity to flex their descriptive writing muscles with another engaging picture prompt!
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #11
Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #11
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #11
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #6
Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #6
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #6
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #9
Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #9
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #9
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #5
Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #5
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #5
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #4
Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #4
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Descriptive Writing: Picture Prompt #4
Sixth Grade
Writing
Give students another chance to flex their descriptive writing muscles with this inspiring picture prompt!
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