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Writing-expository Common Core RI.4.7 resources
Turkey vs Bald Eagle: Paired Reading Comprehension Passages & Opinion Writing
Struggling to prepare your 4th to 6th graders for state reading and writing tests? Dive into our set of leveled paired passages with reading comprehension tests and opinion writing prompts. This resource includes non-fiction texts, leading into text-based essay writing, ideal for 4th to 6th graders. Whether you prefer PDF or Google Slides, it's all here to support your students as they improve their skills. What You’ll GetThis resource includes:Two leveled nonfiction texts: Wild Turkey and the N
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4th - 6th
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Procedural Writing - Writer's Workshop "How-to" Unit
Procedural "how to" writing is an engaging and fun way to bring the “real world” into the classroom. What is included:Characteristics of Procedural Texts – a one page description of features usually found in procedural (“how-to”) texts.Reviewing a Procedural Text – students will select or use a teacher-chosen procedural text to review. Students will read or scan the procedural text, checking off each characteristic that they find. Students will then describe the most useful feature of the tex
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Viet
Native Americans: Paired Reading Comprehension Passages & Informational Writing
Native Americans: How did tribes adapt to their environment? Paired Passages & Informational/Explanatory Writing - Digital & PDFThis is set of three leveled paired passages or texts with reading comprehension tests, short response questions, and extended writing prompts. The included texts are non-fiction. The extended writing prompts provided are both for informative/explanatory writing. Targeted reading levels are 4th - 6th grades.This resource is included in both PDF and digital (Go
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4th - 6th
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Illinois History–ALL Illinois State Study Content Included–No Textbook Needed!
Complete Illinois History Interactive Notebook Unit with ELEVEN Lessons of Nonfiction Illinois History Informational Text (ALL CONTENT INCLUDED – NO ADDITIONAL TEXTBOOK NEEDED), TWENTY-ONE Interactive Notebook Assignments, and a balanced mix of hands-on activities, all aligned with Illinois's 4th Grade Social Science Standards. (Revised 2018)LESSON ONE – ILLINOIS'S FIRST PEOPLE:Two-Pocket Vocabulary Organizer (Interactive Notebook)First People Nonfiction Informational Text Lesson – all CONTENT
Grades:
4th - 7th
Animal Research Project (for Google Slides™)
This Animal Research Project (for Google Classroom™) is a great way to expose your students to different animals around the world and can be used for distance learning. Boost 21st century skills by having students apply & develop research skills, use expository writing to report their findings, and increase technology skills to record an oral presentation of their project for a virtual audience! ⭐️⭐️WATCH my VIDEO PREVIEW to see this digital project in action! The image preview attached show
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-2
Florida's Geography Paired Passages, Reading Comprehension Questions & Writing
Florida's Geography: How do people affect Florida's environment? Paired Passages & Informative/Explanatory Writing - Digital & PDFThis is a set of three leveled paired passages or texts with multiple choice and short answer or response comprehension questions, as well as an extended writing prompt. The included texts are non-fiction. These texts can be used as:close readingsocial studies lessonsreading comprehensionpaired passages with an extended writing piece.The extended writing promp
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4th - 6th
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Valentine's Day Paired Passages Reading Comprehension & Informational Writing
Valentine's Day Themed Paired Passages & Informative Writing - Digital & PDFThis resource includes two sets of two leveled non-fiction paired passages or texts related to Valentine's Day. The resource also includes reading comprehension quizzes (4 questions on each) and text-based writing prompts. Targeted reading levels are 3rd/4th grades and 5th/6th grades. The topics of the texts are:How Chocolate Is MadeThe History of ChocolateConversation Hearts: A Sweet AccidentThe History of Valen
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4th - 6th
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Animal Research Project with Infographic Extension
This differentiated animal research and writing project give students the structure and support needed to direct their own research and write a descriptive report with an optional infographic extension. This resource is differentiated at 3 different levels (little to no support with 5 paragraphs, sentence stem support with 5 paragraphs, sentence stems with 3 paragraphs) to ensure all writers in your room are supported and able to complete the project independently. Resource Includes: Research Pa
Famous Americans Project Based Learning (PBL) Unit for Info Reading & Writing
Take your Famous Americans project to a new level of engagement and rigor this year with this unique Impactful Americans Project Based Learning Unit.Your students have been invited to present at the Impactful Americans Symposium. This special event is a time when experts come together to share the amazing accomplishments of important Americans throughout history. Each student will research one impactful American, and present on how this person changed America for the better. Their presentations
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3rd - 4th
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Biography Research Note-taking Packet
Biography Report - Informational Writing & Research Packet: Students will use this biography report note-taking packet to collect their informational research, and stay organized too!
Students will complete the biography research note-taking packet after reading a biography book about someone who has impacted history and/or our lives.
This biography packet would also be great for a specific unit of study such as presidents, famous women, inventors, explorers, Hispanic Heritage Month, Afri
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Research Graphic Organizers
This is a pack that can be used to complete several different research projects at the elementary level.
The graphic organizers included are:
Questioning Before Research
KWHL Before Research
Q&A Organizer
Research Organizer
State Research
Animal Research
Biography Research
Organizing Research
Grades:
1st - 5th
Digital Research Project: Natural Disasters
Looking for research project ideas to master the standard of integrating two texts, but no idea where to start? Want a fun, engaging research project idea that doesn't revolve around animals? Natural disasters are the perfect topic for your next project, and not to mention, they provide for some great discussion on current events. I've found in my classroom that when tragedy hit just a few hours away from us due to a hurricane, many of my students were unaware of exactly what that meant. Some di
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3rd - 6th
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Animal Research Bundle: From Anchor Charts to Assessments!
Animal Research BundleThis Animal Research Project Bundle contains all you need to teach students how to complete a self-directed research project ending in a Natural History Museum with a unique animal cube project. Teaches non-fiction text features, note taking, paragraph writing skills and adding details. Includes 5 weeks of ready to go lesson plans. Students will choose one animal from a selection of grade-appropriate non-fiction and focus on their animal's adaptations, habitat, predator
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3rd - 5th
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Bringing History to Life Complete Unit
Slides and materials for every session in the unit! Are you teaching students nonfiction, informational, or expository writing? This BRINGING HISTORY TO LIFE COMPLETE UNIT product pairs seamlessly with Lucy Calkins' 4th Grade Information Writing Unit 3: Bringing History to Life and requires no prep for teachers teaching the Units of Study by Lucy Calkins.It includes 23 ready-to-go mini-lessons including teaching points, turn & talks, modeling, active engagement, shares, and information about
Grades:
4th
A Complete Science Fair Project Workbook - Common Core Aligned!
I have used this packet in 4th and 6th grade. It is easily adaptable to grade levels 3rd - 6th.
This will take students step by step through the scientific process. The project is broken up into several checkpoints to ensure no child falls behind!
This is completely Common Core Aligned hitting standards in English Language Arts.
***This is zip file containing a word document and pdf file. The formatting on the word document most likely will not transfer to other computers but is included for
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3rd - 7th
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Food Culture and Cultural Geography - Sorting Mats & Activities!
Explore the rich tapestry of global food culture and cultural geography with "Food Culture and Cultural Geography," a captivating unit study designed to foster hands-on learning and deepen students' understanding of diverse cultures around the world. Perfect for diverse learners, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of activities tailored to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.Key Features:Sorting mats provide hands-on learning opportunities for students of all ages and a
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in: Wings of Fire Book 1 Novel Study and Food Geography Bundle
Earth Day Paired Passages Reading Comprehension & Extended Writing Environment
Earth Day Environment-Themed Paired Passages & Writing (Informative & Opinion/Argumentative) - Digital & PDFThis resource includes two sets of leveled non-fiction paired passages or texts with environmental themes for Earth Day. One set has two texts, while the other has texts texts and a chart. The resource also includes reading comprehension quizzes (4 questions on each) and text-based writing prompts. Targeted reading levels are 3rd/4th grades and 5th/6th grades. The topics of th
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4th - 6th
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Close Reading and Writing | Migration of Monarch Butterflies | Life Cycle
This reading passage and writing prompt about the migration of Monarch butterflies to Mexico and California is a fun way to study insect migration with your students. The summary writing will show what they learned and includes writing rubrics. Students often wonder where the Monarch butterflies migrate to. Students will read an original nonfiction text with an annotation guide. The Easel version includes audio support. The text includes high quality photos and a migration of Monarch butterflies
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: Spring Writing Prompts Bundle : Butterflies, Bees, Bunnies, and More!
How to Babysit a Wild Animal Brochure with Nonfiction Text Features Resources
Included are all of the resources for your class to create an
instructional brochure using research and nonfiction text features. Examples of a completed brochure have been included for you to
reference. It is made from a 12 in. x 8 in. piece of white construction
paper folded into thirds.
This activity combines research (including citing sources), nonfiction
text features, and informational writing into a fun, attractive brochure
that students will love to share and display.
Included in th
Grades:
3rd - 6th
SPIDER FACTS and More
Spider facts, spider photos, spider project...it can't get more fun!
This arachnid interactive reading and writing resource doubles as an ELA and a science lesson/activity. See the video link below that can accompany this resource.
Kids interact with informational text by creating their own resource!
Engaging photos get turned into informational cards that students will get to keep. They'll want to read their cards over and over again!
They'll be engaged in this little project, and once it's
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Bats, Insects, Owls, Spiders, Bat Posters Bundle
Non Fiction Business Reading and Research Essay
Through a variety of non-fiction reading passages, students learn about successful American companies and their founders. Students practice outlining, notetaking, and research strategies. The students select a personal topic to research for a culminating activity. The research process is broken into manageable steps to introduce the research procedure in an organized fashion. All of my students successfully complete the research phase of this unit with little (or no) parent assistance. I have us
Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Financial Literacy and Business Novel Study Literature Bundle
European Explorer Research Project/CCSS Aligned
I have done this research project in my social studies class for several years, and it has met with great success. By the time you are done prepping your students using the teacher notes included in this packet, your students will be ready to research and publish a research project on their chosen explorer as well as give a finely crafted oral presentation. This bundle includes the following:* A student instruction/description of project* List of scheduled due dates* Oral presentation guidelines
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Martin Luther King Jr - Passage & Biography Research Project - 3rd and 4th Grade
This guided MLK Biography Project includes a PASSAGE, BIOGRAPHY ACTIVITY, and WRITING EXTENSION ACTIVITY that connects seamlessly. Students can practice reading with a purpose as they pull text evidence from their reading to support their writing.Students willRead text that is approximately a 3rd or 4th grade level (included in project)Gather information for their biography activity sheetDraw a picture of Martin Luther King Jr.Write a reflection question to summarize their learning (and include
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3rd - 5th
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HOW TO RESEARCH Lesson Keywords Skim & Scan Effective Research Skills NO PREP
Introduce or review how to efficiently research using keywords with this no-prep, 24-page/slide How to Research Using Keywords and Skim and Scan Writing Mini-Lesson. The easy-to-follow Guided Notes process will help students develop two research skills to find the information they need: 1. what keywords to search, and 2. how to “skim and scan”. A PowerPoint, Guided Notes, Guided Practice, and a link to online scavenger hunt practice are included making this a scaffolded approach that uses the “I
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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