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Below are links of helpful worksheets, graphic organizers, etc....

MLA Guides

MLA Help

Step by step guide to formatting your paper.  Instructions for Formatting MLA Style Papers in Microsoft Word 2010.docx  

 

MLA Web PowerPoint.ppt 

MLA Formatting, Work Cited Page, MLA Cheat Sheet.docx    

 

Using Microsoft Word 2010 to Create a Work Cited Page.docx

 

MLA Template: The link below is a template for MLA formatting.  When opening the template, save the document immediately and begin typing over the information on the template.  You may modify the template with your name and other information if necessary.  I can give you further instructions if necessary.

 

 MLA Style Template.dotx 

 

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Grammar Help

Great website for grammar practice:

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/index2.htm 

 

Word Lists

Alternatives+to+a+lot.doc  

Using Transitions Effectively.pdf   

Logos, Pathos, Ethos- Elements.ppt - helps students understand the elements for each appeal

Tone-and-Purpose.pdf  

 

Writing:

 

Cold Read Cheats - Paragraph Writing, MLA.docx 

 

Writing Tips Based on Common Errors.pptx - reviewed in class.  Follow these rules!

 

TLQ.doc  Method used when inserting quotes into writing 

 

Thesis Statement for Expository Writing.pdf

 

Thesis Worksheet and Generator.doc  

 

Developing Thesis Statements in Response to Questions.docx   

 

How to Write a Body Paragraph.ppt    

 

Introductory Paragraphs.ppt  

 

Closing Words for Writing.pdf - This guide provides words and phrases to help close a body paragraph.  It is very helpful.

 

Writing Guide Booklet - This Is a Very Helpful and Detailed Resource.docx - I created this booklet for a research project.  It is 30 pages in length, but it has an abundance of resources and detailed explanations, along with a table of contents as a guide.  I highly suggest my students to download it.  

 

Helpful Websites:

www.grammarbase.com  This website provides instant grammar checks for your writing.

 

Close Reading:

 

DialecticalJournalScoringRubric.doc    

 

How to Complete a Level 2 Journal GR.docx  

 

What Did I Read Notetaking Guide.doc