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Biography Graphic Organizers Research Project Book Report and Writing Templates
Are your students overwhelmed by the thoughts of a research project? Do they struggle with not knowing how to organize their information and thoughts to create a biography report?These Biography Research Project and Writing Templates are designed to help your students easily complete a biographical research paper, and create a fun final project.Use this easy-to-use project to help your students learn how to write a biographical research paper. Choose from 4 different graphic organizers for stude
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2nd - 6th
Dr. Seuss Research Biography Activities Flip Book | Read Across America
This Dr. Seuss biography research flip book is perfect for having your students learn more about Dr. Seuss's life while learning research skills! We use this research book during Read Across America day/week. The flip book comes in two sizes (both full page and half page), and it is perfect for students to work individually or collaboratively. Please note: The questions in the flip book are general information questions about Dr. Seuss's life, and students can use the internet and biography lib
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1st - 8th
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Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & Sacagawea Unit
Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & SacagaweaTeaching Westward Expansion and want to tie it into your reading standards? This unit includes three detailed, kid-friendly passages- one about the Louisiana Purchase, one about Lewis and Clark, and one about Sacagawea- which can be used for close reading or informational purposes in Social Studies. Comprehension Questions:★ all three passages include cause and effect practice★ a main idea activity for the Louisiana Purchase★ a mapping/followin
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3rd - 5th
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Severe Weather Research Project | Nonfiction Reading, Google Slides & 3D Project
Students will research severe weather using these non-fiction articles and will answer text-based questions with this digital and printable resource. This research is perfect for in class or at home! My students absolutely love to research, so I wanted to share a class favorite with you!Before you buy: This research journal is included in a bundle! The bundle includes two options - my Severe Weather Research Project & Mammal Research Project (or) my growing bundle which includes ALL of my cu
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2nd - 5th
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Biography in a Bag
Great way to research biographies and present to classmates in an interesting and engaging way. Promotes deep thinking and creativity. After reading a biography or studying a historical figure students complete this two page document and find household items to symbolize the person studied. Items can symbolize character traits, accomplishments, hobbies, etc. Students bring items in bag and are displayed and explained to class along with new information learned about historical figure. Rubric inc
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3rd - 8th
Mini Biography Organizer & Writing Paper
This can be used for any small biography research activity! It includes a graphic organizer for gathering information (name, year of birth, year of death, most important contribution, picture, and five additional facts) and writing paper.
Meets Common Core standards (nonfiction text, writing to inform, researching).
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1st - 4th
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Biography Graphic Organizer Report Research Activities
Get to know some of the most influential Hispanic/Latinx people with Hispanic Heritage Month Biography Templates! This 34 page resource provides graphic organizers to structure biography writing & research writing skills, plus it is perfect for teaching about notable people in history. This resource includes a reading passage & graphic organizer for each individual, along with Common Core Standards, a K-W-L Template, an “Important Question” Anchor Chart, a “What Do I Do Now?” template, a
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2nd - 3rd
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Weather Reading Passages
This 57 page pack includes 12 reading passages, 12 comprehension questions, 12 vocabulary cards, and a variety of follow-up activities. Take a look at the types of weather we focused on:TORNADOLIGHTNINGRAINBOWSNOWBLIZZARDHAILRAINSUNNYHURRICANETHUNDERSTORMTSUNAMIEARTHQUAKEInterested in this pack? Grab a freebie here!Weather Freebie: Drought
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2nd - 5th
How Penguins Achieve Flight April Fools Prank
This fun assignment goes along with the BBC video prank that penguins can fly. This full article includes context clues, vocab and some fun made up science to fool your kids. What is better than learning with a bit of fun! Be sure to show BBC's penguin video before using this sheet. It includes 4 pages of an article with reasoning as to why penguins can fly and reading comprehension questions. Enjoy! Be sure to check out our new Goat Poop Chocolate Prank as well that as a YouTube Video as well a
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2nd - 7th
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I Survived Book Companion (PAPER & DIGITAL OPTION)
This resource was created for students to dig deeper into historical events with their “I Survived .” books. These papers fit perfectly on the Target Dollar Spot Blank Books, or they can be stapled together to make a book. Use with historical research projects, natural disaster projects, in reading and writing workstations, as a book club activity, or as a lesson extension. I hope you find this resource more than useful in your classroom!WHAT’S INCLUDED:13 total book companion pages-3 OPTIONS: T
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3rd - 5th
Main Idea Reading Passages: Arctic Animals
This pack includes 10 Non-Fiction articles on the following animals:Killer WhaleEmperor PenguinSnow LeopardPolar BearArctic HareMoose WalrusSea OtterArctic FoxArctic WolfEach article includes text features, pictures, a short background on the animal, labeled diagrams of the animal, and main idea! Can't get enough of this product? Check these out!Main Idea: Ocean AnimalsMain Idea: Rainforest AnimalsMain Idea: Variety of AnimalsMain Idea: InsectsMain Idea: Safari Animals
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Main Idea Reading Passages |COMPLETE BUNDLE|
Ruby Bridges Reading and Writing Activities - Civil Rights - Black History Month
These digital Ruby Bridges reading passages and writing activities are perfect to teach Civil Rights leaders during Black History month. They're easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learn
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1st - 3rd
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Martin Luther King Jr. Activities - Civil Rights Leaders - Black History Month
These digital Martin Luther King Jr. activities are perfect to teach about Civil Rights leaders during Black History month. They're easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles fo
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1st - 3rd
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Animal Fact Sheet Bundle, 60 Information Pages about Diet, Habitat, Features etc
Get great value with this bundle of SIXTY animal information texts about a range of different fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, invertebrates, and amphibians. They contain information about diet, habitat, physical characteristics, behavior and more. The texts will help your students research and learn about animals without the overwhelm that can come from reading multiple, long, text-heavy passages. The pages also include pictures to break up the text and support understanding. Perfect for 1st -
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1st - 3rd
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Main Idea Reading Passages: Variety of Animals
This pack includes 10 Non-Fiction articles on the following animals:Blue WhaleHippopotamusRavenCheetahSlothDung BeetleCobraBeaverGiant TortoiseOwlEach article includes text features, pictures, a short background on the animal, labeled diagrams of the animal, and main idea!Can't get enough of this product? Check these out!Main Idea: Arctic AnimalsMain Idea: Ocean AnimalsMain Idea: Rainforest AnimalsMain Idea: InsectsMain Idea: Safari Animals
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Main Idea Reading Passages |COMPLETE BUNDLE|
Extreme Weather Research Project w/ Text Structures - Natural Disasters Activity
Challenge and excite your students with these text structure aligned extreme weather research projects! This extreme weather and natural disasters research unit project foldable is perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text structures during research. Pair this extreme weather research with your nonfiction unit, and you'll be able to knock out reading and science at the same time!Here's what this extreme weather research project includes...✅ Extreme weather foldables wit
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3rd - 5th
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Animal Research Project Report l Writing Unit l 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade l Worksheets
This Animal Research Project is an EASY way to introduce research writing o your students and have them research an animal. This research writing unit has everything you need to effectively introduce and RESEARCH writing to your students! This Animal Research Report Project Unit includes lesson plans, graphic organizers and three options for a final copy. Included:1. Lesson Plans- 18 days of lesson plans that introduce students to the elements of research. Plans also include how to use different
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1st - 4th
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EDITABLE or Print & Go Biography Templates / Graphic Organizers - SET 1
Do you ever need to find and print a template / graphic organizer in a hurry? Do you sometimes wish you could change the headings on a template / graphic organizer? Are there days when planning your lessons you wish you had a blank template / graphic organizer that you could put only the information you need for your students to learn or research? I know I have been there, done that! A different day, a different need!This set of graphic organizers includes 9 biography templates. There are 3
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3rd - 6th
Life Cycle Reading Passages
This pack includes 16 life cycle reading passages and follow-up questions on the following animals:- Butterfly- Chicken- Frog- Ladybug- Turtle- Praying Mantis- Honey Bee- Spider- Penguin- Great White Shark- Beetle- Cricket- Lima Bean- Radish Plant- Grasshopper- MosquitoSave BIG by purchasing our BUNDLE!!!LIFE CYCLE BUNDLE
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Life Cycle |BUNDLE|
Penguin Unit | Research Project | Reading Passages | Student Research Booklet
This Penguin unit Research Report contains everything students need to complete a penguin research report project. Penguin reading passages, penguin research report booklet, penguin posters, creative templates, worksheets, graphic organizers, and writing pages are included. 17 different full color penguin classroom posters, featuring different types of penguins, are also included! Little teacher prep is required – just print and teach!!!**********************************************This packa
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K - 3rd
Biography Report Template: Foldable Style Notes Activity for Any Biography
This biography report template helps students organize their learning about important historical figures. The easy-to-use format can be paired with any biographical passage or text and allows you to easily differentiate based on individual student needs. The foldable flip book is engaging without overwhelming students with writing. Whether used to help students organize important information before writing a report or as a stand-alone biography project, this report makes it easy for students to
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2nd - 4th
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Digital Independent Research Project - Topic of Choice
Want a fun, creative, independently paced project for your students? Looking for something to challenge your students who have already mastered your skills?Need an activity that will allow your students to practice research skills, questioning strategies, and higher level thinking?With this independent project, students will be able to choose any topic they wish to research and follow through at a completely independent level. Product includes basic research steps, such as brainstorming, backgro
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2nd - 7th
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Biography Graphic Organizer, Biography Book Report
Looking for some engaging biography reports and graphic organizers for you students? Have students read someone's biography during the week and then fill out this report with facts about the person. NEW * Graphic Organizers are now included! This Biography Packet includes:• Directions• Biography Book Report• Fact Sheet• Major Events Sheet• Summary Page (Primary Grades)• Summary Page (Intermediate Grades)• Biography Poster• Award Page• Scoring Rubric3 Graphic Organizers1 photo frame to draw a pic
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1st - 4th
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Amanda Gorman, Poet Laureate, National Poetry Month, Body Biography Project
This Amanda Gorman, Poet Laureate, Activist, Author, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, poet laureate, author, and activist. Celebrate Women's History Month with this biography study! This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. I adapted the bod
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3rd - 12th
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