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Free 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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Animal Reports - Quick Facts Blank for ALL Research Projects - Print n Go!
Animal Research Reports- Quick Facts. This is perfect for ANY level and ANY animal.
This freebie is part of my bigger "Animal Research Project Templates". However this one pager can be used exactly as is for a quick, comprehensive mini animal report.
Use these after a field trip for students to display everything they learned!
★TWO pages are included. One says I am "a", the other says I am "an" ★
Love this page? Interested in using the complete set for your entire research report unit? Clic
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
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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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
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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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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"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
Country Research Project Rubric and Packet
This is an original rubric and research packet to photocopy and give to students when doing a country research project. I created it for my middle school world geography class but it can be used by any social studies teacher or English teacher who wants students to complete a thorough research project.
The research packet includes a rubric with fill-in-the-blank due dates for each section. There is space for notes and citations of each general category (history, economics, culture, physical ge
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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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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
Grades:
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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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
Grades:
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
Grades:
1st - 4th
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End of the Year Memory Book Autograph Pages - ANY Grade FREEBIE
End of the year Memory Book pages for autographs. Appropriate for any grade.
The complete product is available here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/End-of-the-Year-Memory-Book-ANY-Grade-3821042
Description: Students will love creating this memory book about all of the wonderful things they learned and experienced in your classroom!
Start out by reviewing one or two pages at a time and brainstorming some of the things your class has learned or good memories they have from ear
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Not Grade Specific
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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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Borax Crystal Activity and Worksheet
This is an easy and fun activity for Earth Science classes learning about the rock cycle and crystallization. I use it with my 6th Grade students in Earth Space Science. The lab takes about four days to complete. Most of it is done at home.
This lab activity is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. The crystals that you grow also make a cute snowflake ornament. It is a hit as a kid to parent Holiday gift with a Science twist.
This digital packet includes Teacher Directions/Answ
Grades:
4th - 8th
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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.
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Student Letter (great for parent questions also)
Grading Rubric
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
9/11 Service Project & Writing Prompt Free
This is a free download you can use immediately to honor and remember those who acted heroically on and after September 11, 2001. I created a writing prompt and grading rubric and included links to Scholastic's lesson plans if you'd like to do an entire unit.Thanks for downloading!Tracee Ormanwww.traceeorman.comThis IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my WRITING RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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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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Square Writing Templates (for Target Dollar Spot books)
These templates work perfectly with the mini books from the Target Dollar Spot!
This download includes lined templates to help your students create amazing stories in the square mini books from Target. Students can choose from regular lines or handwriting lines.
Cover pages are also included. The opportunities are endless!
Love using the mini books from Target? You may also like:
Animal Research & Informational Writing Templates
State Research & Informational Writing Templates
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: Mini Book Writing Template BUNDLE (Target Dollar Spot books)
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
Third Gra
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3rd - 5th
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