Created byLooking for a straightforward way to teach argument writing in middle school?This step-by-step mini-unit gives your students the structure and support they need to write strong, organized argument essays. With editable materials, clear guided notes, and an easy-to-use outline, you can break the reso
6th - 8th English Language Arts, Writing, Writing Essays
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Created byGrab everything you need to teach an effective and complete narrative writing unit for grades 6–8—all in one bundle!This Narrative Writing Bundle includes 9 comprehensive resources that cover the full writing process—from brainstorming a hook to crafting strong endings, revising, and polishing final
6th - 8th English Language Arts, Writing, Other (ELA)
Endings for Narrative Writing
Plot Diagram for Narrative Writing
Point of View in Narrative
Narrative Writing Transition Words and Phrases
Writing Strong Sentences: Using Verbs
Figurative Language Notes
Narrative Writing Revision Checklist, Conference Forms, Checkpoints
Quotation Marks Punctuating Dialogue Activity and Notes
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Created byIt’s easy to get students writing with the Writing Prompts Bundle! Want to give your students a choice on writing topics, but they don’t know what to write? Need an activity for early finishers or independent work options during conferences?Let me help! Writing prompts bundle will set your students
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Created byIt’s easy to get students writing with these Opinion Argument Writing Prompts! Want to give your students choice on writing topics, but they don’t know what to write? Need an activity for early finishers or independent work options during conferences?Let me help! Opinion argument writing prompts wil
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Created byIt’s easy to get students writing with these Narrative Writing Prompts! Want to give your students choice on writing topics, but they don’t know what to write? Need an activity for early finishers or independent work options?Let me help! Narrative writing prompts will set your students up for writin
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Created byIt’s easy to get students writing with these Informational Writing Prompts! Want to give your students choice on writing topics, but they don’t know what to write? Need an activity for early finishers or independent work options?Let me help! Informational writing prompts will set your students up fo
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Created byModes of Persuasion Writing Activity Bundle includes the following persuasive writing teaching resources:Persuasive Writing Activity Middle SchoolThe Persuasive Writing Activity Middle School is an engaging lesson for students to practice persuasive writing using ethos, pathos and logos. Persuasive
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Created byThe Persuasive Writing Activity Middle School is an engaging lesson for students to practice persuasive writing using ethos, pathos and logos. Persuasive Writing Activity Middle School includes persuasive writing teaching resources that are easy to use and are a quick introduction lesson to the mo
6th - 8th English Language Arts, Writing, Writing Expository
Also included in: Modes of Persuasion Writing Activity Bundle
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Created byThe Persuasive Writing Holidays lesson is a fun activity for students to practice persuasive writing and introduce ethos, pathos, and logos. In the lesson, Persuasive Writing Holidays students will do a persuasive writing about the holidays in paragraph or multiple paragraphs. Before students star
5th - 6th English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Modes of Persuasion Writing Activity Bundle
$3.00
Created byThe Turkeys in Disguise Thanksgiving Writing Activities | Disguise a Turkey is a fun activity for students to practice persuasive writing and introduce ethos, pathos, and logos. In the lesson, Turkeys in Disguise, students will write a Turkey in Disguise persuasive paragraph or multiple paragraphs.
5th - 6th English Language Arts, Writing
Also included in: Modes of Persuasion Writing Activity Bundle
$3.00
Created byStudents struggling with writing strong sentences? Strong sentences is a simple way to help students write effective sentences in middle school by focusing on verbs and prepositional phrases. A presentation is provided to use with the whole class or as a resource in your online learning platform.
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Also included in: Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School
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Created byWorking on a narrative writing unit and need a lesson to teach endings for narrative writing? This ready-to-use lesson, Narrative Writing Endings, will engage students and provide guidance on how to write narrative endings. This lesson is perfect for middle school students and provides definitions
6th - 7th English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School
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Created byMake teaching the point of view engaging and simple! Point of view in narrative introduces four types of points of view. The lesson is a simple way to ensure students know and understand the point of view in narrative writing. Notes and activities are created for grades 6-8 and are a perfect addi
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Also included in: Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School
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Created byLooking for an engaging activity to teach narrative writing transition words and phrases? This lesson has two parts for teaching transition words. This activity is easy to use and makes a great reference tool for students later in the year. The resource provides students with an opportunity to tak
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Also included in: Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School
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Created bySearching for an engaging way to teach elements of plot? Elements of plot in a story is the perfect resource for teaching plot and getting students involved. Students are introduced to plot through an interactive notebook activity or a printable plot diagram with notes. A presentation is provided
6th - 7th English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing
Also included in: Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School
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Created byNeed a narrative revision checklist for your middle school students? Looking for a conference form that targets specific narrative skills? Want a checkpoint sheet that will reduce grading at the end of the unit? The Narrative Writing Revision Checklist, Conference Forms, and Checkpoints will help y
6th - 8th English Language Arts, Writing, Other (ELA)
Also included in: Narrative Writing Bundle: Middle School
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Created byAre your students struggling to start their narratives with strong openings?This complete mini-lesson teaches middle school students how to write attention-grabbing hooks using six specific techniques.With step-by-step instruction, interactive materials, and real examples, this lesson gives students...
6th - 7th English Language Arts, Writing, Other (ELA)
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At Annotated ELA, we specialize in secondary ELA materials designed to streamline instruction and inspire creativity. Our resources are perfect for teachers who want to save time, engage their students, and build confident writers and critical readers. Join us to simplify your teaching process and empower your students for success.
Over the past 20 years, I have had the privilege of teaching secondary ELA in diverse settings, including urban and rural schools. My experience includes serving as a department chair, site literacy leader, and reading interventionist, as well as developing writing curricula and district-wide pacing guides.
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B.A. English
Minor in Communication and Sociology
2003
M.A. Reading
2009
M.A. +30 (various graduate courses that benefit my teaching)
2020
At Annotated ELA, we specialize in secondary ELA materials designed to streamline instruction and inspire creativity. Our resources are perfect for teachers who want to save time, engage their students, and build confident writers and critical readers. Join us to simplify your teaching process and empower your students for success.