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Informative Writing Unit Research-Based Essay | A Step-by-Step Writing Guide

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The Language of Learning
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I used this to slowly create student work over the unit. Great for modeling and piecing elements together.
This was amazing to use with one of my co-taught classes! The resource breaks informative essays down step-by-step.
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Description

★★★★★ This interactive, editable writing resource walks students through EVERY STEP of the research-based informative writing process with the end goal being a 3-5 paragraph informative essay based on reliable research. 100% NO-PREP!

Multi-paragraph essay writing made easy!

⭐ Help your students build confidence in their writing ability by using this step-by-step guide.

WHAT'S INSIDE:

  • 10 Google Slides
  • Student directions clear on every slide for every step
  • Research gathering page (digital organizer)
  • Directions and tips for finding reliable sources
  • Grading Rubric [PDF]

FORMAT:

  • Google Slides
    • Students can simply type right into the document! No need to print out lengthy packets for each student!

STEPS INCLUDED:

  1. Choosing a topic
  2. KWL chart organizer
  3. Gathering research with 2 reliable sources
  4. Thesis Statement
  5. Introduction paragraph
  6. Body paragraph(s)
  7. Conclusion paragraph
  8. Final Draft
  9. Ending checklist


WAYS TO USE THIS RESOURCE:

  • Whole class teaching
  • Writer's Workshop
  • Writing project
  • Literacy Centers
  • Independent work
  • Early finisher option
  • ELA Test Prep

Makes free-choice OR teacher-led research writing so simple for students!

PERFECT FOR:

  • ANY student learning to write!
  • Middle grades
  • First introduction to essay writing (multi-paragraph)
  • Intervention or tutoring

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This product uses Google Slides, and can be easily shared to your students through Google Classroom (or any other LMS your school uses).

IMPORTANT TIP for GOOGLE CLASSROOM:

When you download this product, it will prompt you to "Make a Copy" to your Google Drive. Once you do this, you can edit it, change things, add things, etc. to make it work for YOUR students. Then, you can send it out to each student on Classroom and even make it a collaborative research project if desired!

Google Drive access is required to use this product.


WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS:

  • "This was very easy to use."
  • "I loved this resource because it helped break down the writing process for my students and chunk the writing."
  • "It helped them to be able to produce clearer writing that included all of the necessary components!"
  • "Their projects turned out great. Thank you for the addition of the research idea list as well."
  • "We used this resource to walk through the steps of their first research paper."
  • "Resource was formatted in a way for teachers to use with any informational academic writing."
  • "Easy to use for online learning and very thorough!"
  • "Love the chunking. Great for any type of learner."
  • "Just what I was looking for to reinforce independent informational writing!"
  • "Thank you for this awesome blend of technology and research paper writing."


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KEY WORDS:

Writing process, research, informative writing, essay, reliable sources

Total Pages
9 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
1 Week
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Standards

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Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.

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