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Argument: Grades 3-5
The assignments in this collection provide practice writing using various text structures in the Argument genre. Each assignment includes multiple prompts and a rubric for that particular writing format.
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Opinion Essay
Opinion Essay
In this assignment, students write an Opinion Essay. Students practice stating their opinion, supporting their opinion with reasons and evidence, and organizing their ideas clearly. Choose from multiple prompts on a variety of topics or create your own.
SKILLS (7):Provide Closure, Check Spelling & Punctuation, Connect Ending, Use Transitions, State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View, Elaborate (Arg), Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.3-5.1.d, W.3-5.1.a, , W.3-5.1.c, W.3-5.1.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Provide Closure
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Connect Ending
- Use Transitions
- State a Claim, Opinion, or Point of View
- Elaborate (Arg)
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.1.d
- W.3-5.1.a
- W.3-5.1.c
- W.3-5.1.b
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Persuasive Letter
Persuasive Letter
In this assignment, students write a Persuasive Letter. Students practice using a letter format, using evidence to support an opinion, and using linking words. Choose from multiple prompts on a variety of topics or create your own.
SKILLS (6):Write a Persuasive Letter, Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Introduce Background & Topic, Use Transitions, Support with Reasons & EvidenceSTANDARDS:W.6-8.1.b, W.6-8.1.c, W.6-8.1.a, W.6-8.1.e, W.6-8.1.dFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Write a Persuasive Letter
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Introduce Background & Topic
- Use Transitions
- Support with Reasons & Evidence
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.1.b
- W.6-8.1.c
- W.6-8.1.a
- W.6-8.1.e
- W.6-8.1.d
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Informational: Grades 3-5
The assignments in this collection provide practice writing using various text structures in the Information genre. Each assignment includes multiple prompts and a rubric for that particular writing format.
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Informational Essay
Informational Essay
In this assignment, students write an Informational Essay. Students practice introducing a topic, developing their topic with details and examples, and connecting ideas using linking words. Choose from multiple prompts on a variety of topics or create your own.
SKILLS (7):Summarize Text/Topic, Connect Ending, Introduce Topic & Subtopics, Use Transitions, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.9, W.5.2.e, W.5.2.a, W.5.2.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Summarize Text/Topic
- Connect Ending
- Introduce Topic & Subtopics
- Use Transitions
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.9
- W.5.2.e
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.2.b
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Cause-and-Effect Essay
Cause-and-Effect Essay
In this assignment, students write a Cause-and-Effect Essay. Students practice organizing information into a cause-and-effect structure, supporting their ideas, and connecting ideas with transitions. Choose from multiple prompts on a variety of topics or create your own.
SKILLS (9):Analyze Cause & Effect (IR), Hook the Reader, Connect Ending, Use a Cause and Effect Format, Use Transitions, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Add Meaning (Info), Provide a Focus Statement, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.6-8.5, W.6-8.9.a, W.6-8.2.c, W.6-8.4, W.6-8.2.e, W.6-8.2.aFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Cause & Effect (IR)
- Hook the Reader
- Connect Ending
- Use a Cause and Effect Format
- Use Transitions
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Add Meaning (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.6-8.5
- W.6-8.9.a
- W.6-8.2.c
- W.6-8.4
- W.6-8.2.e
- W.6-8.2.a
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Compare-and-Contrast Essay
Compare-and-Contrast Essay
In this assignment, students write a Compare-and-Contrast Essay. Students practice introducing their topic, organizing information using a compare-and-contrast structure, and connecting their ideas with transitions. Choose from multiple prompts on a variety of topics or create your own.
SKILLS (8):Summarize Text/Topic, Connect Ending, Introduce Topic & Subtopics, Use a Compare/Contrast Format, Use Transitions, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Elaborate (Info), Provide a Focus StatementSTANDARDS:W.5.2.c, W.5.2, W.5.9, W.5.2.e, W.5.2.a, W.5.2.b, W.5.5FORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Summarize Text/Topic
- Connect Ending
- Introduce Topic & Subtopics
- Use a Compare/Contrast Format
- Use Transitions
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
- Elaborate (Info)
- Provide a Focus Statement
Standards in this Assignment
- W.5.2.c
- W.5.2
- W.5.9
- W.5.2.e
- W.5.2.a
- W.5.2.b
- W.5.5
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How-to Essay
How-to Essay
In this assignment, students write a How-To Essay. Students practice following a step-by-step structure and using transitions to convey relationships between steps or paragraphs. Choose from multiple prompts on a variety of topics or create your own.
SKILLS (7):Provide Closure, Use Voice/Style/Tone, Choose Words Carefully, Summarize Text/Topic, Connect Ending, Introduce Topic & Subtopics, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.3-5.2.aFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Provide Closure
- Use Voice/Style/Tone
- Choose Words Carefully
- Summarize Text/Topic
- Connect Ending
- Introduce Topic & Subtopics
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.2.a
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Narrative: Grades 3-5
The assignments in this collection provide practice writing using various text structures in the Narrative genre. Each assignment includes multiple prompts and a rubric for that particular writing format.
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Nonfiction Narrative Essay
Nonfiction Narrative Essay
In this assignment, students write a Nonfiction Narrative Essay. Students practice writing about a real event or subject, using descriptive details, and maintaining a storyline. Choose from multiple prompts on a variety of topics or create your own.
SKILLS (6):Elaborate (Narr), Check Spelling & Punctuation, Use a Structure, Stay on Topic, Introduce the Story, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.3-5.3.a, W.3-5.4, W.3-5.3.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Use a Structure
- Stay on Topic
- Introduce the Story
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.3-5.4
- W.3-5.3.b
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Personal Narrative
Personal Narrative
In this assignment, students write a Personal Narrative. Students practice reflecting on a personal experience, using sensory language, and following a logical structure. Choose from multiple prompts on a variety of topics or create your own.
SKILLS (7):Elaborate (Narr), Check Spelling & Punctuation, Choose Words Carefully, Develop Beginning/Middle/End, Write a Personal Narrative, Introduce the Story, Establish Point of ViewSTANDARDS:W.3-5.3.a, W.3-5.3.d, W.3-5.3.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Choose Words Carefully
- Develop Beginning/Middle/End
- Write a Personal Narrative
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.3-5.3.d
- W.3-5.3.b
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Short Story
Short Story
In this assignment, students write a Short Story. Students practice following a story structure, introducing a central conflict, and developing characters and events. Choose from multiple prompts on a variety of topics or create your own.
SKILLS (8):Elaborate (Narr), Provide Closure (Narr), Check Spelling & Punctuation, Introduce Conflict, Add Meaning (Narr), Introduce the Story, Establish Point of View, Organize for Flow and LogicSTANDARDS:W.3-5.3.e, W.3-5.3.a, W.3-5.3.bFORMAT:EssaySkills in this Assignment
- Elaborate (Narr)
- Provide Closure (Narr)
- Check Spelling & Punctuation
- Introduce Conflict
- Add Meaning (Narr)
- Introduce the Story
- Establish Point of View
- Organize for Flow and Logic
Standards in this Assignment
- W.3-5.3.e
- W.3-5.3.a
- W.3-5.3.b
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Argument: Grades 3-5
The assignments in this collection provide practice writing using various text structures in the Argument genre. Each assignment includes multiple prompts and a rubric for that particular writing format.
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Informational: Grades 3-5
The assignments in this collection provide practice writing using various text structures in the Information genre. Each assignment includes multiple prompts and a rubric for that particular writing format.
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Narrative: Grades 3-5
The assignments in this collection provide practice writing using various text structures in the Narrative genre. Each assignment includes multiple prompts and a rubric for that particular writing format.