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Free 3rd grade writing-expository projects
State Report - State Lapbook Freebie
This free STATE REPORT resource provides materials for students to create a State Report Lapbook. Designed with third and fourth graders in mind, this resource includes materials for students to use while conducting research about any state, as well as materials for the presentation of their final writing piece, in a State Report Lapbook. To complete this project, students:• use nonfiction text resources to research their chosen/assigned state,• use a graphic organizer as a prewriting tool to
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Biography Book Report & Rubric
Common Core is putting more of a focus on Nonfiction Text. Therefore as teachers we need to find fun and creative ways to spark our students interest in this informational text.
Here is a quick and easy way to have your students practice reading a biography of a famous person, then write about their accomplishments and type of character. Lastly, students are expected to "role-play" becoming that person and give a short speech (also part of Common Core).
This FREEBIE includes student dire
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2nd - 6th
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FREE BATS Informational Research and Writing Literacy and Science
Looking for NO PREP writing and graphic organizers on BATS for your kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade? These FREE All About Bats graphic organizers, informative writing templates, and bat life cycle poster are perfect for beginning writers to do simple research and writing. EVERYTHING you need for your bat units is included in this sample freebie! You will be able to guide your students during whole and small group writing centers using these bat NO PREP printable writing activities They wil
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K - 3rd
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Procedural Text & Writing Freebie: Snowman Freebie
This craftivity is part of my procedural writing unit for Christmas since many of our students may not be able to celebrate certain holidays. Students will create this adorable snowman using paint chip cards, templates, and construction paper. Then write about the procedure. If you are interested in teaching the whole unit you can click on the link below:
Procedural Text & Writing Unit: Christmas Craftivities
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1st - 5th
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Texas State Report Research Project Tabbed Booklet | Guided Research
Print-and-go Texas state report! This engaging guided research project helps students learn all about the great state of Texas. The guided research booklets take just 3 sheets of paper to create a 12-page tabbed booklet that leads students through the process of gathering information about the state. The booklets work with any information sources you have available, online or print!❤️PART OF THE U.S. 50 STATES BIG BUNDLE❤️SAVE BIG and get ALL the State Research Booklets in one big bundle!⭐️ PERF
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2nd - 5th
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"All About Books" Template
Informational writing can be easy and fun for your students with this help of this FREE "all about books" template! Guide your students through writing their own expository or non-fiction text with this resource. It comes with a cover, a table of contents, writing pages, and more!
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What resources did I include in this product for you?
⬟ Cover
⬟ Table of contents
⬟ Labeling page
⬟ Writing page {primary and regular l
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1st - 6th
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President's Day Research Project - Research Report Posters FREEBIE SAMPLE
These President Posters are the PERFECT way for your students to demonstrate their research about the Presidents of the United States. THIS FREEBIE SAMPLE pack of my FULL Presidents Research Posters comes with two posters to print.
You will get a George Washington Poster and a James K. Polk poster in this sample pack. The FULL Presidents Research Posters pack comes with posters in 2 sizes, special bulletin board displays, student worksheets, teacher directions, rubrics and so much more!
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Animal Report
An animal report template your students will enjoy! Students showcase their research and writing with this fun booklet! Each page of the booklet can be used to write about an animal's habitat, diet, behavior, and even fun facts. Then, students illustrate in the boxes on each page. A graphic organizer for collecting research is also included.
Print this resource two sheets per page (pages 3-8) and then assemble into a cute booklet your students are sure to be proud of. This is a perfect res
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K - 4th
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Biography Research Booklet
Martin Luther King, Jr. Research Project! This engaging guided research project helps students learn all about the fascinating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. My guided research booklets take just 3 sheets of paper to easily create a 12-page tabbed booklet that leads students through the research process. The booklets work with any information sources you have available, online or print!This booklet is part of my Black History Biography Research Booklets BUNDLE! >>>PART OF A GROWING BUND
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Biography Research Projects | Biography Report Tabbed Booklets BUNDLE
Procedural Text & Writing Freebie: Scarecrow Freebie
I have added this craftivity as part of my procedural writing units for Halloween and Thanksgiving since many of our students may not be able to celebrate certain holidays. Students will create this adorable scarecrow using paint chip cards, templates, and construction paper. Then write about the procedure. If you are interested in teaching the whole unit you can click on the links below:
Procedural Text & Writing Unit: Halloween Craftivities
Procedural Text & Writing Unit: Thanksgivin
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K - 5th
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Recipe Cards {How to Writing Template} *FREEBIE*
Students choose their favorite recipe their mom or dad makes and write the steps to creating the recipe. Send the letter home to parents asking them to write the real recipe and send it in (using the attached letter and template). Once it's returned you can turn it into a mini-booklet using the cover page or glue them side by side on construction paper.
This would be great for Mother's or Father's Day!
Both color and black&white versions are included. The two colors are hot pink and lig
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PreK - 5th
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Student Teacher Goodbye Memory Book FREEBIE
Have you had a student teacher this year? Do you want to give them a gift to remember your class? This Student Teacher Goodbye Memory Book Freebie is your answer! It's the perfect way to give your students a chance to share their thoughts and memories and say, “Thank You” to your student teacher.There are two separate format choices: a newsletter format and a friendly letter format. Each format comes with two different borders, for a total of four sheets to choose from. The information space at
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3rd - 5th
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Differentiated Animal Research Project
Here's a research project that allows all levels of students in the primary grades classroom to be successful with informational reading and writing and allows the teacher to cover many of the Common Core standards for informational text. There are three sets of note-taking sheets and two styles of writing paper. There's also three options for students to present their learning to provide students with a bit of choice.Included also are notes on key characteristics and examples of animal groups
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1st - 4th
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*FREE* 10-Week Digital Journal for Distance Learning - Google Slides / Classroom
I created this resource to help teachers who are dealing with school closures due to Coronavirus / COVID-19. I hope that this saves you some time, stress, and money. #distancelearningtptAs we live through this historic period of time, children have the unique ability to write their own primary source. Keeping a journal is something that anyone can do from home. This digital journal is a great way to keep students writing as well as give them a place to record their feelings during this confusing
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2nd - 12th
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Media Literacy Print Cereal Box Project
This is a 2-3 day project that your students may complete on their own or with a partner. They will create their own cereal and then design the box to entice buyers! The attached cover is formatted to fit the small cereal boxes. Enjoy!*****************************************************************************Other great resourcesGoogle Interactive Classroom.BOOM Cards.Multiple Meaning Words Vocabulary CardsLanguage Arts Units and Games********************************************************
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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State Float Project Student Guidelines Letter & Rubric
This is a student letter with guidelines and grading rubric for a state float project. It is set up for students to participate in regional study of states with group presentation of the floats at the end of the unit. What a fun way to get students to learn about the beauty and splendor of the United States.
Includes:
Student Letter (great for parent questions also)
Grading Rubric
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
FREEBIE Road to the American Revolution (CCSSI Grade 3 Standards included)
After reading and researching the major events leading up to the American Revolution, students cut out and arrange the event cards in sequential order. As students arrange the event cards with a partner or in small groups, they are encouraged to discuss the relationships between the events. Students can add illustrations to accompany each event card or contribute supporting details that relate to that major event.
Created by Rachel Mack at thirdgradecupcakes.blogspot.com
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3rd - 5th
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Expository Winter Writing
In third grade we spend a good chunk of our year learning how to write different types of paragraphs. In December and January our focus is on writing "How to..." expository paragraphs. This 12 page resource walks students through the basics of expository writing, including a topic sentence, sequencings words at the beginning of each step, and a closing sentence. After a guided practice lesson on "How to Brush Your Teeth," students have the choice of three holiday prompts for independent practice
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3rd - 4th
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Biography Research Project and Rubric
Biography report that is based on example text "Who Was Milton Hershey". Students have their own "Who was" or "Who is" book to read and present on.
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2nd - 5th
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Christmas Science Experiment: Procedural Writing Unit
During this mini unit, students will explore the importance of writing scientific procedures. Learning how to write in this way will help students communicate about investigations the way scientists do.
Students will explain their understanding throughout the writing of procedural texts and evaluate their work and provide feedback to others.
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2nd - 5th
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Freebie Monument Museum - Interactive Activity for U.S. Symbols Unit
What is a Monument Museum? A Monument Museum is a live interactive museum where students represent monuments and symbols of the United States. It also happens to be one of my favorite activities of the school year.
This freebie will provide you with the following:
*Photographs of students in costumes
*Invitation to invite parents/family members
*Suggested list of monuments and symbols of the United States
*Speech Templates with sample
*Press Me buttons
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Writing Story Books
This product contains 7 different templates for blank writing books! Print your favorite color and 2 copies of it's insert to create personal writing books for your students. This is a great way to get them excited about writing! Use for final drafts, or just for fun! Kids will LOVE these books that make them feel like authors!
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PreK - 6th
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FREEBIE Opinion Writing Prompt
This is a crowd pleaser when it comes to a writing display. This is often my go to bulletin board resource for Open Houses, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Grandparents Day. The children get the opportunity to focus on self-love and the parents get an adorable keepsake that is priceless. This is a perfect writing assignment for when you are starting descriptive writing. It is the perfect prompt to use year after year!This comes with: - 2 graphic organizers (One geared for grades 1-2 & one m
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Mother's Day Card: Free Printable Award for Mom. Write "I love my mom because"
Honor the Mother of the Year with this easy and creative free printable. Draw, write, use creative thinking to celebrate a mom who makes your life better.PDF includes black and white printable and color printable._______________________________________________________Howdy! I'm Katie Clemons. I keep journals with kids, and you can too! Nurture creative thinking, improve penmanship, get silly, and build keepsakes. Together!Follow me here on TPT for weekly new content.Explore my collection of awar
Grades:
1st - 6th
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