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This writing notebook can be used to guide students through structuring a multi-paragraph writing response. Use this template for opinion, informative, or narrative writing assignments. Include relevant sources, materials, and rubrics that you already use wit your students, but streamline the process by including it in this writing journal. This activity can be edited to to fit the needs of your assignment. *Pages to edit* Page 2: Include the directions for the writing assignment Pages 3-5: Include any sources you would like your students to view. Copy directly from the source and paste in Seesaw, upload a screenshot, include a link to a PDF, or include a link to a video. Pages 6-9: Determine the types of graphic organizers you would like your students to use. Delete the pages you do not need, or keep them all and allow your students to decide which they would like to utilize. Page 10- Edit the colored text to include the structural items you would like your students to identify with the highlighter. For example: opinion- opinion statement, reasons, evidence from the sources, explanations, informational- topic sentences, evidence from the sources, transitions words, conclusion, and narrative- introduction of characters and setting, rising action, problem, and solution. Page 11- Add your own revision checklist Pages 13-15- Delete these rubrics and add your own