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Elementary writing-expository homework under $5
Class Pet Journal
These Class Pet Journals have changed my classroom culture for the best! My kids absolutely love taking home our class pet for the weekend! It is a favorite tradition in my classroom each year. Children take our pet home each Friday, spend the weekend together and complete the journal, then present their writing on our classroom stage on Monday. This pack has everything you need to create a class pet journal. Just add a stuffed animal, print, and go! What's Included: - Cover for Class Pet Journ
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PreK - 2nd
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Internet Activities - Rockets, Space Shuttles, Satellites and Rovers
28 printable or digital internet investigations on space exploration. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to search online for information about... NASA, space suits, accidents in space, animals in space (dog, monkey, rabbits, mice, spiders, flies…), people in space, rockets, the Apollo space program, space shuttles, SpaceX, going to the Moon, going to Mars, Luna 1, Sputnik 1, Explorer 1, Voyager 1, Messenger, the lunar rover, Sojourner, Chang’e 4, Hubble telescope, Chandra, satellites
Grades:
3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Space BUNDLE
Informational Text - Steps in a Process RI 2.3 & RI 3.3
I unpacked RI 2.3 and RI 3.3 into three different products. This product will strictly focus on STEPS IN A PROCESS. There are 7 Texts with steps in a process comprehension questions, 2 cut & paste activities, and 2 writing activities. Available in PDF and Google Slides versions. The Google Slides link is on the cover of the PDF.Page 1 - 2: I can statementsPage 3: Instructional PagesPage 4 - 5: Hot Chocolate Recipe with Comprehension QuestionsPages 6 - 8: Moon Sand Recipe with Comprehension Q
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Common Core Opinion Writing -Beginning to cite textual evidence
Opinion Writing unit: This common core opinion writing teaches kids to begin to cite an article when writing an opinion piece. There are 4 prompts and week long activities to go with each prompt. I use this with my second graders and advanced first graders, but it is probably best suited to second and third grade.
The unit includes:
Opinion text posters featuring parts of an opinion piece
Four opinion prompts:
Do you think that video games are good for kids?
Do you think kids should wear
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Common Core Opinion Writing -Using articles and mentor texts
Opinion Writing unit: This common core opinion writing teaches kids to read articles (written as mentor texts) and then form an opinion. There are 4 prompts and week long activities to go with each prompt. I use this with my first graders and used it at the beginning of the year for my second graders.
The unit includes:
Opinion text posters featuring parts of an opinion piece
Four opinion prompts:
Do you think cats or dogs make better pets?
Would you rather live near the coast or the des
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Class Pet Journal
Question: What is more FUN than taking the class pet home?Answer: NOTHING! Contains everything you need to assemble a class journal. This can be transported back and forth with a class pet of your choice.Includes:-Cover for Class Pet Journal (Editable)-Writing/Drawing Journal Pages (2 different templates, you can choose based on your students' abilities.)-Class Pet MUSTS page (Gives directions on what students are expected to do when taking home the class pet.)-FAQs page (Includes commonly asked
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
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How To Writing Picture Prompts - Everyday Events
How To Writing Picture Prompts: These engaging prompts are a tool to introduce young writers to procedural writing. The pictures assist students in identifying the steps and organizing their thoughts. The familiarity of the activities and the picture prompts encourage independence in early and reluctant writers.Prompts:How To Get Ready for BedHow To Mail a LetterHow To Pack a LunchHow To Make a PizzaHow To Wash a PuppyHow To Be a Good ListenerHow To Make a BurgerHow To Plan a Birthday PartyHow T
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: How To Writing BUNDLE
Biographies for Younger Students - Interview & Write About a Family Member
Biographies are a great way to let young students practice their writing skills while also learning to research and take notes. This writing project has students interview a close family member and then write their biography for a fantastic keepsake. I have done this with my class for years and they turn out great every time! The project includes:*Print & Go interview questions - complete with a parent letter*Multiple cover choices*Dedication page*Table of contents*Timeline of life events
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Biographies & Autobiographies for Younger Students BUNDLE
5-Paragraph Essay Book Report Form- Now With Google Drive Option*
*This product has been updated to include the printable PDF AND an interactive Google Slides product that can be used in Google Drive and Google Classroom. Instructions on how to set it up in Google Classroom are included!
Does your school use Reading Counts or Accelerated Reader? Do you have students read books on their own for a class grade? Do you ever worry that students may not be reading, but merely taking reading tests in order to earn points?
At the middle school level, we've often
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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STAAR Spanish Reading SCR | 10 Mini Passages | Informational
STAAR Reading Spanish Short Constructed Response Practice 3rd to 5th.10 Short Informational Text Included with Aligned Questions Stems for STAAR 2.0 Redesign. Perfect for the Bilingual or Dual Language Classroom. TOPICS1.LA LUNA2.AFRICA3.LA TAREA4.ESUELA EN JAPÓN5.PARQUE CENTRAL6.DESIERTOS7.PLANTAS8.MERCURIO Y NEPTUNO9.LA EDAD PARA MANEJAR10. HAWÁIMay be uploaded to Google Slides and cropped to adjust for student needs such as adding a text box for computer/keyboard writing practice. May also b
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: STAAR Spanish Reading Bundle Test Prep 3rd - 5th SCR ECR
October Fall Writing Prompts: Opinion, Narrative, Informative | 3rd -5th Grade
Bring Fall into your classroom with these fun and creative October | Fall Writing Prompts! Perfect for 3rd-5th grade, this set of 9 prompts includes 3 Opinion, 3 Narrative, and 3 Informative/Explanatory, each with their own unique twist on fall activities. Not only that, but you'll get two different writing organizer pages for each type of prompt, so your students can get their ideas down in an organized fashion. With fun and festive borders, you can display these prompts in your classroom to pr
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Fall BUNDLE | Back to School Writing Prompts | 3rd -5th Grade
Unelaborated Paragraphs Editing and Revision Practice for Argumentative Writing
Teach your students to edit and revise their writing by having them practice improving simple paragraphs. This resource contains five unelaborated paragraphs about engaging argumentative topics, along with a checklist to help students improve the paragraph. Students first annotate the paragraph with questions to help them generate additional information to flesh out the argument, and then apply various strategies to add interest and variety to the text. Practicing these skills with someone else'
Grades:
4th - 7th
Answering How Questions Scaffolded Sequence of Events Worksheets
These no-prep sequence of events worksheets include 3 types of worksheets for scaffolding with special education and speech therapy students, and 18 different how-to scenarios. These worksheets are age-appropriate for middle school and high school students who do not need visual support, but still need extra guidance with sequencing and answering how questions, such as, "How do you get ready for school?" They can also help teach temporal concepts and procedural writing skills. The three types of
Grades:
3rd - 12th
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Bottle Buddy Biography Book Report
Studying biographies in your class? This is the book report for you! This book report guides students in researching a famous person of choice while getting creative and hands-on. With project extension options, this project can last 1 week to 1 month! It can be done in-class, as homework, or as a homeschool project.
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3rd - 5th
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Expository Paragraph of the Week
This product contains 12 prompts, which is intended to last 12 weeks.
We use this product as an expository writing homework, but it could very easily be used as a "bell ringer" warm up for each day. It is broken into only a couple sentences a day that build up to the complete paragraph. Our intent is to not overwhelm students with writing a complete essay, but still continue to practice their expository skills.
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Claim Versus Counterclaim Activity
A simple worksheet to help students create counterclaims from given claims. Great resource to use before teaching students how to delineate author's claim and counterclaim as well as writing an argumentative essay.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Christmas Writing Prompts: Opinion, Narrative, and Informative | 3rd - 5th Grade
This holiday season, ignite your students' creativity with these engaging December | Christmas Writing Prompts for 3rd through 5th grade! With 9 prompts and 6 writing organizer pages, your students will be writing stories, opinions, and informative pieces in no time. The festive borders will bring the holiday spirit to your classroom, while the interesting and engaging prompts will spark your students' imaginations! Get your students writing with these fun and creative December | Christmas Writi
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Paragraph Writing (for any OPINION topic)
This completely revised and redesigned product is the answer to your paragraph writing prayers! It is designed to meet the CCSS for OPINION/ARGUMENT writing (grades 3-5), but can be used for differentiated instruction at any grade level.
The unit walks students through all the steps of writing an 8-11 sentence paragraph. The steps are: 1) brainstorm; 2) prewrite; 3) plan it out; 4) sloppy Copy; 5) self- edit or peer edit; 6) revise; 7) rewrite; 8) publish and reflect.
There are numerous r
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
STAAR Spanish Reading ECS SCR 3rd to 5th Set #2
STAAR Reading Spanish Short and Extended Constructed Response Practice 3rd to 5th SET #2. Perfect for the Bilingual or Dual Language Classroom. Informational Text IncludedIncludes 5 Practice Questions plus Reading Passage:Short constructed responseExtended constructed responseMultipartMultiselectHot textMay be uploaded to Google Slides and cropped to adjust for student needs such as adding a text box for computer/keyboard writing practice.May be used for: daily practicecentershomeworktutoringTha
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: STAAR Spanish Reading Bundle Test Prep 3rd - 5th SCR ECR
Paragraph Writing Homework Journal
The perfect answer for your students' writing anxiety! This resource is intended to be used as daily homework at home, but could easily be used at school as well (super scaffolded & not time consuming!) Students gradually add one sentence at a time until by the end of the week, they're capable of "building" an entire paragraph! Stress-free paragraph writing!!! Each week features a personal, opinion-based writing prompt that your students can easily relate to. Includes directions for fam
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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Summer Writing Prompts and Paper
This adorable summer package includes:
-50 total pages for writing!
-32 summer writing prompts on fun summer-themed writing paper. Prompts include descriptive prompts, compare/contrast prompts, making words, creative writing, informational, making lists, acrostic poetry, personal narrative prompts, and MORE!!
-18 blank summer writing papers- many of these blank writing papers can be used for other subjects and seasons!
The summer writing prompts can be used in so many ways!
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-end of th
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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Scrambled Sentences (Hochman Method Aligned Resource for Elementary School)
Guide your students on their path to becoming excellent expository writers! Together with Dr. Judith Hochman’s wonderful Writing Revolution System, this product is designed to help students fully understand the purpose and structure of a sentence and develop the ability to compose complex sentences that reflect extended thinking. This product includes oral examples for teacher modeling as well as in-class and homework activities for introducing the following concepts and goals of lesson 1.2: St
Grades:
1st - 5th
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Also included in: Hochman Method Aligned Bundle: Lessons 1.1-1.5 (For Elementary School)
Wow Writing! 12 Paragraph Outlines for Beginning Writers (Common Core aligned)
Wow Writing! outlines guide students to plan the "perfect paragraph" on 12 different topics, using a simple outline format compatible with the Step Up to Writing program.
I use these as weekly homework on Wednesdays, but they could be used as a regular classwork activity or compiled into a writing packet or journal as well. Students could follow up by writing their paragraphs on lined paper, or simply use the outlines to practice organizing their thoughts with a topic sentence, transition word
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Writing - Expository (Informative) / Persuasive - Pillar (for 5-Paragraph Essay)
In this file are three versions of the same graphic organizer (in standard pillar format) for writing an expository (informative) or persuasive piece. This organizer allows a student to plan out a five-paragraph essay that contains an introduction, three body paragraphs (each with up to four supporting details), and a conclusion.
The basic structure of each version of the graphic organizer is the same as the others. The only difference among the three versions is the level of support provided
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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