A blank, 3-chunk shaping sheet for body paragraphs.

A handy organizer for creating effective opening paragraphs. Includes sections for hook, introduction, and thesis statement.

The matching organizer for your concluding paragraph.

A helpful T-chart that is useful for formulating a well-developed 3-chunk paragraph. Should be used in the prewriting stages of an essay or pargraph.

A copy of the 6-trait rubric that is often used in grading. Ideas, Orginization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency...it's all here and broken down for you. This rubric often proves to be a valuable tool for editing and self-scoring.

A simple handout that breaks down commas and when to use them.

The official this-is-what-my-paper-should-look-like handout. Includes information on proper layout, headers and footers, parenthetical notation, and some basic works cited info. A great resource that you can use in virtually any class.

A helpful organizer for creating solid 2-chunk body paragraphs. Includes areas for topic and concluding sentence development, brainstorming, and paragraph shaping.

After you've developed a solid thesis statement, this handout can help you with the next step--fully mapping out your essay. This blank web (some people think it kind of resembles a satellite) has blanks for BP topics, CDs, and even some space for you to jot down some ideas for potential CM. Once filled out, it's a great tool to keep with you as you embark on fully formulating your essay.

Having a problem embedding a quote or smoothly incorporating a CD into your own writing? If so, this handout can help. When it comes to lead-ins, embedding a quote, and making someone else's words work with your writing, this sheet can help steer you in the right direction.

Need a handout for just a single chunk? This one will help you get the job done. Includes the oh-so-popular Chunk Check right at the bottom.