9th Grade Writing Resources
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Five Elements of a Plot
Five elements of a story's plot (introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) provide the…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
WORKSHEETS
Guide to Citing Online Sources
How to format citations for Web sources.Subjects:Writing Research PapersWritingLanguage Arts and 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 & TopicsLetters, Journals and DiariesWriting -
LESSON PLANS
Citing Internet Sources
Students learn how to cite sources from the Internet for their essays and papers.SubjectsWriting Research PapersWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Cause and Effect Graphic Organizer
An essential graphic organizer for all ELA classes! Students are asked to identify cause and effect of a story with…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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Research Paper Outline Graphic Organizer
Students can use this graphic organizer to plan and prepare their research paper. It is designed to help them synthesize…Subjects:WritingWriting Research Papers -
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Essay Keywords
Definitions of words that help students write different types of essays.Subjects:VocabularyWriting Research PapersLanguage Arts and Writing -
ASSESSMENT
Scoring Rubric: Comparison/Contrast
The organization, elements of comparison/contrast writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingGrammarWriting -
TEACHING RESOURCE
How I Teach High School Writing E-Book
Table of Contents: How I Teach High School Writing Why I Teach Writing Write Every Day Model, Model,…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWritingCreative Writing -
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Concept Map -- Version 2
Help Students sort out ideas with this basic web or Concept Map. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWriting -
WORKSHEETS
An Immigrant's Story (Canada)
After reading and discussing the genre of historical fiction, students consider the life of immigrants and write a story…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCreative WritingSocial Studies and History -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Spider Map
Arrange a main idea and four supporting examples on a spider map. This printable is customizable. Tailor the PDF to your…Subjects:Main Idea and Supporting DetailsWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Student Proofreading Checklist
Help students to go beyond a spell check by using this in-depth checklist for grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling…Subjects:GrammarWritingCreative Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Shared Writing
In shared writing, the teacher and students compose text together, with both contributing their thoughts and ideas to…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWriting -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Writing Aloud
Writing aloud, or modeled writing, is a strategy wherein teachers use a "think aloud" strategy to share their thinking…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWriting -
ACTIVITIES
Getting To Know Your Classmates Scoot
In this scoot, students move around the room asking each other get-to-know-you questions. To promote listening skills,…Subjects:Writing -
ASSESSMENT
Scoring Rubric: Literary Analysis/Interpretation
The organization, elements of literary analysis/interpretation writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a…Subjects:ReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
LESSON
Comparing and Contrasting Poetry Lesson Plans
This three-day lesson digs deeper into poetic and literary critical thinking by having students read grade-level lexiled…Subjects:LiteraturePoetryWriting -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Research Paper: Revise the First Draft
Tips for revising the first draft of a research paper.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingWriting Research PapersWriting -
LESSON PLANS
How to Write an Essay
Encourage students to follow the step-by-step directions for writing an essay.Subjects:Writing Research PapersWritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Improving Your Study Skills
General suggestions for improving students' study skills.Subjects:WritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
Writing Activity Outline–Part A and B
Keep thoughts and ideas for writing assignments organized on this printable outline. This graphic organizer is…Subjects:WritingLanguage 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…Subjects:WritingLanguage Arts and Writing -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Research Paper: Use Footnotes and Endnotes
How to use footnotes and endnotes in a research paper.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingCreative WritingWriting Research Papers
