8th Grade Writing Teaching Resource

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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Journaling

Learn how to incorporate journaling in your classroom. Teachers can use journaling as a kind of window into how students…

Subjects:

Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Letters, Journals and Diaries

Writing

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Essay Keywords

Definitions of words that help students write different types of essays.

Subjects:

Vocabulary

Writing Research Papers

Language Arts and Writing

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Writing Aloud

Writing aloud, or modeled writing, is a strategy wherein teachers use a "think aloud" strategy to share their thinking…

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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Writing Workshop

A writing workshop is a block of time set aside in the school day to focus exclusively on the writing process.

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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ASSESSMENT

Scoring Rubric: Comparison/Contrast

The organization, elements of comparison/contrast writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece…

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Language Arts and Writing

Grammar

Writing

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Writing Conferences

The writing conference is a one-on-one strategy, that takes place between the student writer and the teacher.

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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Improving Your Study Skills

General suggestions for improving students' study skills.

Subjects:

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Research Paper: Use Footnotes and Endnotes

How to use footnotes and endnotes in a research paper.

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Creative Writing

Writing Research Papers

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Research Paper: Revise the First Draft

Tips for revising the first draft of a research paper.

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing Research Papers

Writing

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Taking Notes

Instructions for taking effective notes in class or from a textbook.

Subjects:

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Peer Response and Editing

Peer response and editing are processes through which students respond to and provide feedback on their peers' writing.…

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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Research Paper: Take Notes

How to identify important information and take useful notes for a research paper.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Nonfiction Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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How Can Families Help Students Improve Their Writing Skills?

Families are a powerful influence in children's academic development. When family members are involved in student…

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Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Journaling in Math

Writing about mathematics helps students articulate their thinking, and provides useful information for teachers about…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Writing

Mathematics

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Tips for Revising

Suggestions for revising the first draft of an essay.

Subjects:

Writing Research Papers

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Lessons from History Worksheet

Use this worksheet in combination with the "Lessons from History" lesson.

Subjects:

Social Studies and History

American History/U.S. History

Writing

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Web-Writing Tips for Students

Print this handout for your students to refer to while they are creating web pages.

Subjects:

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Research Paper: Organize Your Ideas

How to organize information and create an outline for a research paper.

Subjects:

Writing Research Papers

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Research Paper: Proofread the Final Draft

How to proofread the final draft of a research report.

Subjects:

Writing Research Papers

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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War and Peace

Students read through the sentences about World War II, and then put them in the right order.

Subjects:

World War II (1939-1945)

Historic Wars and Military Action

Social Studies and History

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Writing Differentiation Strategies and Activities for Middle School

Remediate learning gaps this Fall with differentiated writing instruction Use the 4 strategies and 3 tools and…

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Language Arts and Writing

Writing

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