As part of an I-Search writing process, this handout facilitates the formation of meaningful questions and subquestions for student inquiry.
I-Search Chart
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I-Search Process Reflection Chart
9 - 12
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| Graphic Organizer
This chart asks students to consider their challenges and successes across the span of the research process, from question formulation to the final write-up.
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Haiku Starter
2 - 6
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| Writing Starter
This graphic organizer provides students the opportunity to brainstorm words about a given topic, count and record the syllables, and draft a haiku.
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RAFT Writing Template
5 - 12
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| Writing Starter
Students can utilize this printout to organize their writing as they learn to use the RAFT strategy. This printout enables students to clearly define their role, audience, format, and topic for writing.
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Persuasion Map
3 - 12
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| Graphic Organizer
Use this graphic organizer to develop a persuasive stance for an essay, speech, poster, or any type of assignment that incorporates persuasion.
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Essay Rubric
6 - 12
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| Assessment Tool
This rubric delineates specific expectations about an essay assignment to students and provides a means of assessing completed student essays.
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Diamante Poem
3 - 8
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| Writing Starter
This tool will allow your students to create a diamante poem by reflecting on their knowledge of a topic and by using nouns, verbs, and adjectives in a creative manner.
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Essay Map
3 - 12
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| Graphic Organizer
Use this graphic organizer to develop an outline for an essay that includes an introductory statement, main ideas, supporting details, and a conclusion.