9th Grade ELA
(20 Units, 131 Lessons)
Unit 8 - Long Composition on Choice Reading (8 Lessons)
Convince Me to Read It: Book Talks on Outside Reading Novels9th Grade ELA» Unit:Long Composition on Choice Reading
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Big Idea:Discussing choice books as a group fosters a love of reading and helps to create a more united class.
Outlining our Way to Great Essays9th Grade ELA» Unit:Long Composition on Choice Reading
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Big Idea:My students never believe me when I tell them that outlining will actually save them time -- until they actually do it.
Focusing on Intro Paragraphs9th Grade ELA» Unit:Long Composition on Choice Reading
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Big Idea:Giving ample time for questions and writing introductory paragraphs practically guarantees a good essay.
Let's Edit Those Intros Before We Start the Body Paragraphs9th Grade ELA» Unit:Long Composition on Choice Reading
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Big Idea:We're perfecting our intro paragraphs so that the body paragraphs are even better.
We Wrote the "Head," Time for the Body Paragraphs9th Grade ELA» Unit:Long Composition on Choice Reading
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Big Idea:Teaching my students how to write topic sentences well is important because topic sentences link claims and create a more cohesive essay.
Writing with Colors: Using Highlighters to Edit Our Work9th Grade ELA» Unit:Long Composition on Choice Reading
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Big Idea:Writing with Colors "highlights" the strengths and weaknesses in the rough draft.
Having the Last Word: Writing Conclusions and Peer Editing9th Grade ELA» Unit:Long Composition on Choice Reading
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Long Composition on Choice Reading
Big Idea:The conclusion is like the big bow on top of the gift: it's the final touch that can make all the difference, so let's spend some time really thinking about what to say.
Heads Down Writing; Heads Up Conferencing9th Grade ELA» Unit:Long Composition on Choice Reading
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Long Composition on Choice Reading
Big Idea:Quick, informal, but personal conferences can strengthen writing and build confidence.
