This Thanksgiving writing assignment is the perfect way to get to know your students a little more while they work on their expository writing skills. The essay prompt, which is aligned with the CCSS standards, asks students to write an explanatory essay about three things in their lives that they are thankful for.

This essay prompt includes graphic organizers, and additional ESL help.

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Writing Resources That Might Interest You:
Introduction to Informational Writing: a CCSS aligned mini-unit (grades 7-12)
Peer Editing Made Easy (Common Core – ESL – Grades 7-12)
Common Core Writing Rubrics Bundle (Grades 7-12)

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