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Starting the Writing Process - This resource contains tips for instructors and students on beginning writing.

Prewriting - This section explains the prewriting (invention) stage of the composing process. It includes processes, strategies, and questions to help you begin to write.

Writer's Block / Writer's Anxiety - This resource contains help for overcoming writer's block and a short series of exercises to help students begin writing.

Developing an Outline - This resource describes why outlines are useful, what types of outlines exist, suggestions for developing effective outlines, and how outlines can be used as an invention strategy for writing.

Paragraphs and Paragraphing - The purpose of this resource is to provide some basic instruction and advice regarding the creation of understandable and coherent paragraphs.

Transitions and Transitional Devices - This resource discusses transition strategies and specific transitional devices to help students' essays and sentences flow more effectively.

Research: Overview - This section provides answers to the following research-related questions: Where do I begin? Where should I look for information? What types of sources are available?

Searching Online - This section covers finding sources for your writing online. It includes information about search engines, Boolean operators, web directories, and the invisible web. It also includes an extensive, annotated links section.

Evaluating Sources of Information - This section provides information on evaluating bibliographic citations, aspects of evaluation, reading evaluation, print vs. Internet sources, and evaluating online sources.

Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing - This resource will help you become more comfortable with the uses of and distinctions among quotations, paraphrases, and summaries. This handout compares and contrasts the three terms, gives some pointers, and includes a short excerpt that you can use to practice these skills.

Avoiding Plagiarism - This resource offers advice on how to avoid plagiarism in your work—there are few intellectual offenses more serious than plagiarism in academic and professional contexts.

Rhetoric and Logic

Creating a Thesis Statement - This resource provides tips for creating a thesis statement and examples of different types of thesis statements.

Establishing Arguments - This section discusses the thesis statement and explains argument in writing, which includes using research to support a thesis. This resources also discusses Aristotle's logical proof: ethos, pathos, and logos and the logical fallacies.

Logic in Argumentative Writing - This resource covers logic within writing— logical vocabulary, logical fallacies, and other types of logos-based reasoning.

Rhetorical Situation - This presentation is designed for instructors to use with students to introduce a variety of factors that contribute to strong, well-organized writing. This presentation is suitable for the beginning of a composition course or the assignment of a writing project in any class.

Different Kinds of Essay Genres

Writing a Research Paper - This section provides detailed information about how to write research papers including discussing research papers as a genre, choosing topics, and finding sources.

Writing About Fiction - This resource covers major topics relating to writing about fiction. This covers prewriting, close reading, thesis development, drafting, and common pitfalls to avoid.

Writing About Literature - This material provides examples and description about writing papers in literature. It discusses research topics, how to begin to research, how to use information, and formatting.

Writing About Poetry - This section covers the basics of how to write about poetry. Including why it is done, what you should know, and what you can write about.

Writing Definitions - This resource provides suggestions and examples for writing definitions.

Style and Language

Adding Emphasis in Writing - This handout provides information on visual and textual devices for adding emphasis to student writing including textual formatting, punctuation, sentence structure, and the arrangement of words.

Conciseness - This resource explains the concept of concise writing and provides examples of how to ensure clear prose.

Paramedic Method: A Lesson in Writing Concisely - This handout provides steps and exercises to eliminate wordiness at the sentence level.

Sentence Variety - This resource presents methods for adding sentence variety and complexity to writing that may sound repetitive or boring. Sections are divided into general tips for varying structure, a discussion of sentence types, and specific parts of speech which can aid in sentence variety.

Using Appropriate Language - This section covers some of the major issues with appropriate language use: levels of language formality, deceitful language and Euphemisms, slang and idiomatic expressions; using group-specific jargon; and biased/stereotypical language.

Punctuation - This resource will help clarify when and how to use various marks of punctuation. When speaking, we can pause or change the tone of our voices to indicate emphasis. When writing, we must use punctuation to indicate these places of emphasis.

Proofreading Your Writing - This section provides information on proofreading, finding and fixing common errors.

Commas - This resource offers a number of pages about comma use.

Annotated Bibliography - This resource provides information about annotated bibliographies.

MLA Formatting and Style Guide - This resource, updated to reflect the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (8th ed.) and the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing (2nd ed.), offers examples for the general format of MLA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page. MLA (Modern Language Association) style is most commonly used to write papers and cite sources within the liberal arts and humanities.

APA Formatting and Style Guide - This resource, revised according to the 6th edition of the APA manual, offers examples for the general format of APA research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the reference page. APA (American Psychological Association) is most commonly used to cite sources within the social sciences.

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7th Grade Writing

For seventh graders, this Common Core area helps students gain mastery of writing skills by working collaboratively and producing written texts, understanding syntax and vocabulary, and organizing their ideas. Among the complete standards for this grade, seventh graders will be asked to: use precise language for written work, including formal style, use appropriate technology to publish writing and to collaborate on written projects, demonstrate keyboarding skill, go through the process of writing, editing and revision for their written work, conduct short research projects to answer a question, quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of supporting texts while avoiding plagiarism and using proper citation, use evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

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This writing process worksheet gives a clear step by step breakdown of the writing process. Often, students struggle with writing good essays because they refuse to use the writing process. Students often wish to write their essay before conducting any pre-writing work.

This writing process worksheet assists the student in writing a four paragraph essay using the given writing template. Often, students struggle with essay structure. They get confused when writing and essay. They don't understand when to start and end a paragraph.

This writing process worksheet assists the student in writing a four paragraph essay using the given writing template. Very often, students have difficulty with essay structure. They get confused when writing and essay. They don't understand when to start and end a paragraph.

This writing process worksheet helps the student write a five paragraph essay. The five paragraph essay is one of the most common forms of essays in the English language. The five paragraph essay consists of an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph.

This writing process worksheet helps the student in writing a five paragraph essay using the given writing template. Very often, students have difficulty with essay structure. They get confused when writing and essay. They don't understand when to start and end a paragraph.

This argumentative essay writing worksheet directs the student to write a four paragraph essay that looks at both sides of an argument. The outline provides an introducation, two body paragraphs, and conclusion. The first body paragraph has the student give his or her stand on the argumentative writing prompt.

This narrative essay writing worksheet provides an opportunity for a student to write a story. Within every narrative, there must be a beginning, middle and end. This narrative writing template provides basic rules and guidelines for writing a narrative essay. This narrative outline requires the student to include a plot, setting, theme, dialogue, conflict, and cause and effect.

This tree map essay writing worksheet directs the student to fill in each part of the tree map to outline their five paragraph essay. The tree map functions as a type of graphic organizer where the student will visually see where the five paragraphs of an essay should be.

This essay writing worksheet guides the student in writing with correct essay format. Often, students are confused as to how to structure their essay. This essay paragraph writing template gives a guide for each sentence of an essay. Every sentence of an essay is important, so this essay template serves as guide for students to follow when writing their essay.

7th Grade Writing Prompts Worksheets

Our printable writing prompts worksheets for grade 7 empower children to write better narratives, reports, and essays. Write arguments with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Support claims with logical reasoning and relevant examples. Practice toggling between formal and informal styles as required. Use a range of transition words and phrases to allow for clarity and cohesion. Master the art of writing excellent introductions and conclusions. Write a range of essays like expository, opinion, and more. Try our free 7th grade writing prompt worksheet and see what's in store for you!

How to Deal with the Generation Gap

In this 7th grade writing prompt pdf worksheet, write about how people can deal with the problems caused by the generation gap. Organize the reasons and evidence logically. Use cohesive devices effectively.

Digital Literacy and Netiquette

It's more important than ever to be digitally literate and stay away from bad netiquette. Write a research report on the topic. Be sure to use search terms correctly while you look for information.

Alone in the Woods

This writing prompt worksheet for grade 7 is sure to get the budding writer enlivened! The woods and their myriad themes are ideal material for children to improve their storytelling craft with.

Today, children are more addicted to junk food than ever. What problems does eating junk food cause? What is the best way for us to get kids to eat more healthy food? Write an essay.

Book Report 7

Help shake up your repertoire of book-related activities with this grade 7 writing prompt printable! Let kids write about their favorite characters and more. Rev up their enthusiasm for writing!

Story Prompt 1

Introduce children to story writing with this fun prompt - a cave that wouldn't open until you enter a passcode. Expand this inciting incident into an enthralling plot with an exciting climax.

Discuss the pros and cons of lockdown during a pandemic. Write your opinion. Introduce claims and acknowledge opposing claims. Establish and maintain a formal style throughout.

Packing for a Holiday

In this grade 7 writing prompt worksheet pdf, kids write about the essentials they would carry while going on a holiday. Write an informative text by carefully selecting what things to include.

John F. Kennedy

For many, JFK is America's most loved president. In 1957, Kennedy was awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his book, Profiles in Courage. Improve your writing with this engaging 7th grade writing prompt pdf worksheet!

Visiting the Countryside

This part of our printable writing prompts worksheets is a narrative essay about the pleasure and pain of living in the countryside. Use relevant description to develop experiences or events.

This writing task is a research report about the Olympics. Assess the credibility and accuracy of each source that you use to gather details. Draw on several resources for additional information.

Story Prompt 2

What amazing things did you and the fairy do together? Get your creative juices flowing with this fabulous story starter! A worksheet that will promote imagination and adventure!

Is Veganism the Way Forward?

A growing number of people advocate veganism for healthy life. Do you agree? Explain in this grade 7 writing prompt pdf worksheet. Write a conclusion to reiterate the arguments presented.

Pros and Cons of Smart Phones

Write an essay on the benefits and detriments of smartphones. Include relevant reasons and examples to support your answer. Spend more time developing your ideas than listing them.

A Nightmare

Write about the most terrifying nightmare you have had. Engage the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters. Let your narrative unfold naturally.

Story Prompt 3

Access this printable 7th grade writing prompt worksheet and guarantee children the pleasure of writing something interesting! Let them master outlining, drafting, and revising.

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7th Grade Writing Assignments Worksheets

Related ela standard: w.7.10.

When you really want to know if students have internalized a work or concept having them writing extended assignments is a must. It is easy to answer a question but hitting on higher order thinking skills and sustaining a long-term argument is a different thing entirely. These types of activities take a large window of time to complete. They are also a good deal of writing endurance that 7th grade students are just starting to build upon. These worksheets will give students extended writing tasks to help them master the art of essay writing and build their ability to communicate in written form.

Extended Writing Worksheets To Print:

Talking about Technology - Should robots just run everything? What are they missing? It is all about writing in one sitting and done.

Writing In Stages - This is a great process to get yourself in. This is a three day writing project. Choose one of the pictures below as inspiration for a story.

Writing in a Single Session - Choose between the topic of privacy and homeschooling and write a piece in one sitting that fully answers the questions that you are presented with.

Prewriting Worksheet - See if you can bring yourself to use this sheets often and always. Think of a significant event in your life, and write one sentence that summarizes the experience.

Research | Reflection | Revision - Who has a past that you deeply admire? Choose someone that is no longer living who interests you or that you admire. You will be researching that person and writing their biography. The biography should be at least two typed pages long.

An Exploration of Poetry - There are many ways to write a poem. This might be a new form for you. m. Depending on how you use language, you can say exactly what you mean, in as many or as few lines so as you like, or you can NOT say exactly what you mean at all, but only hint at it using image words and sound words to create pictures or feelings in the reader.

What Happened? - Imagine that you arrive home to find that there has been a fire at your house while you have been at school and your parents have been at work.

Dear Principal, - If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be? Would you abolish homework? Increase the lunch period? Shorten the school day? Think about how what you want to change would affect the student body, both in the present and in the future.

What Makes Good Parents? - People can be very, very different from one another, and there are all kinds of ways to be a good parent. What qualities do you think make a good parent? Of those qualities, which are non‐negotiable, and which are optional, nice to have qualities?

Hand To The Face Prompt - Describe what you think is happening in this picture. This guy is not having such a great day. Tell us all about it.

Creativity Prompts - Are order and creativity mutually exclusive? Are creative people naturally messy? Does neatness stunt creativity? Explain your position on the topic.

Mapping Family Constellations - For this project you will be creating a description of the constellations within your family, and compiling them into a booklet.

Read | Reflect | Write - The world has changed an enormous amount in the last 50 years. Think about it, then do a little research to help give both the prompt and your thoughts some context. Use what you learned from your research to answer the prompt.

Using History as a Setting - Conduct whatever research you feel is necessary. Then write at least one full page answering the prompt.

Rock On - Picture Prompt - Describe what you think is happening in this picture. This is a picture of a concert scene.

How to Approach Extended Writing Assignments

Extended writing assignments involve research and critical reading from multiple sources of information and ideas and the development of persistent argument within a fixed amount of time. It is also known as independent writing. Students are usually given extended writing assignments by their teachers to test their writing skills. Though the topic to write on is quite easy and students usually enjoy writing on it but the main problem faced but a majority of students is their inability to plan an extended writing assignment properly. Given below are some tips that will help one a lot in writing extended assignments:

Understanding The Topic

First thing to do while planning an extended writing assignment is to read the topic carefully. Try to grab the topic correctly and then make a list of as many words as possible that relate to that topic. As extended writing is time based, making a list will ensure that you do not have to spend time in thinking about the related words while writing the body of assignment.

Writing The Body of Extended Assignment

In the second step, decide the main idea and the topic sentence of your material and write them down. Include additional information that will explain your main idea and the topic. This explanation will be the first paragraph of your extended writing assignment. Second paragraph will provide other necessary information and the third will sum up your main points.

Summarizing

After writing the body of your assignment, write a sentence or a small paragraph that summarizes the main point and restates your topic sentence. This paragraph marks an end to your extended written assignment.

After you are done writing the whole assignment, take some time to revise and review it. Make sure that your extended writing assignment includes all the necessary information with correct punctuation and spellings and is free of errors.

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