Writing Resources: 

This page is a compilation of my own resources, as well as, resources from colleagues that I have garnered over the years. If you are a fellow teacher, please feel free to use the resources on this page. I would not be where I am today if I did not share resources with my coworkers. Please message me if you have questions!

The Basics: Common Conventional Errors

Bare Sentences: A list of Bare Sentences

Elaboration: How to Elaborate-ESOL

Structure of an Essay: Essay Writing Process with Templates (1)

Introduction: Effective Introductions

Types of Leads

Body Paragraphs: Tree Method

Conclusion: Types of Conclusions

Expository Essays: Expository Template

Persuasive Essays: Emotional Appeals

Refutations

Grammar Practice: Grammar Bytes, No Red Ink

Spelling: Commonly Misspelled Words High School

Contractions: Kill the Contraction HW

Commas: Online Practice

Subject- Verb Agreement: Online Practice

Capitalization: Online Practice

Tenses: Online Practice

Fragments: Sentence Fragments Worksheet 1

Vocabulary: Write Starts Grade 10

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Modern Language Association (MLA)

MLA Format: Works Cited Page Made Easy

MLA Worksheet 1

MLA Worksheet 2

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Argument Essay Topics

• US News (Debate Club)
• 50 Argument Essay Topics

Writing Situation

• Writing Situation Exercise- Edited

Planning Organizers

• Argument writing graphic organizer for grades 7-12

Claims

• Umbrella Statements
  • Umbrella Statement example
  • Umbrella Statement Student

Counterclaims

• Teaching Counterclaims through The Great Debaters

Evidence

• Integrating Quotations

Body Paragraphs

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtbvAOcYxuM
• Transition Words and Clauses

Conclusions

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtvWbi2GV5Q

Revision and Edition

• I Believe Student Worksheet

Sample Argument Essays

• Gun Control Argument
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Creative Writing

Whether you are a self proclaimed writer, a novice, or even a student begrudgingly completing a creative writing assignment, this section is for you!