If you teach in a state where your standards are influenced (or copied… 😏) from the Common Core State Standards, then your Writing Standards 1-3 say that you should teach:
- Opinion (K-5) or Argument (6-12)
- Informative/Explanatory
- Narrative
Did you know there are actually five types of writing on the Mississippi state test? 🤯
The free PDF below explains why. It also contains a template for writing prompts and sample prompts from each genre. ✨
Not sure how to get your students prepared?
Merideth Myers, Ed.S. can come to your school to facilitate writing professional development for your ELA teachers in grades 3-8. Click here for more information about these options.
See the entire series on writing:
These resources are for opinion/argument and informative/explanatory essays, geared towards grades 3-8.
- The Writing Process Explained in Memes
- ChatGPT? Might as Well
- 18 Hook Ideas with Mentor Text
- Writing Introductory Paragraphs
- Writing Body Paragraphs
- Choosing the Best Evidence
- Revising
- Writing Conclusions
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