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Writing-expository homework pdfs
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
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2nd - 3rd
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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
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Space BUNDLE
How to Write a Paragraph
Teaching paragraph writing can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be! This step-by-step resource guides students in writing clear and organized paragraphs. From introduction to practice, this how-to guide provides ample opportunity for identifying and sequencing paragraph sentences to building complete paragraphs. Also included are organizers for all 5 paragraph types and yearlong prompts.Included in this step-by-step resource is 10 parts:PART 1: Parts of a ParagraphPART 2: What Doesn’t Be
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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
TV Episode Review - Emergency Sub Plan or Snow Day activity (paper + digital)
Students review plot, conflict, and character in this TV Episode Review. This independent writing activity has been heavily scaffolded so that students can complete it on their own, making it perfect for emergency sub plans, summer packets, blizzard bags, or enrichment. It has been designed to take between 1-2 hours, including the viewing of the episode, and is appropriate for middle schoolers, in and out of a traditional classroom setting. What you get: -A task sheet/brainstorming page -A prewr
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6th - 8th
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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
Thesis Statement Mini-lesson - Argumentative Essay
These worksheets will help students understand the formula to creating a strong thesis statement for an argumentative essay. The directions are clear and simple to understand; just print and go!Here is what is included:★Worksheets (3 pages)★Answer Key Thank you so much for stopping by my store. I hope you are enjoying my products. I appreciate you providing feedback and you even earn free TPT credits every time you do!Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded.If you have a
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6th - 12th
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Analyzing Theme in Songs - Emergency Sub Plan or Snow Day (paper + digital)
Are you looking for a song analysis lesson students can complete on their own? In this Theme in Music portfolio, students practice analyzing song lyrics and music in three songs. This scaffolded activity is the perfect sub plan or snow day lesson!Use this song lyric analysis activity for:Independent practiceEnrichment & Summer SchoolSnow Days & Blizzard BagsEmergency PlansDo your students need a skills review?✅ Determine a theme and analyze its development (RL.7.2)✅ Cite textual evidence
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6th - 8th
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Poetry Analysis - Emily Dickinson - Emergency Sub Plan (paper + digital)
Are you looking for a poetry analysis lesson students can complete on their own? In this poetry activity, students analyze Emily Dickinson’s “I Died for Beauty.” This scaffolded activity is the perfect sub plan or snow day lesson or during National Poetry Month! Use this analyzing poetry activity for:Independent practiceEnrichment & Summer SchoolSnow Days & Blizzard BagsEmergency Plans Do your students need a skills review?✅ Use textual evidence to support inferences (RL.7.1)✅ Determine
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7th - 9th
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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
Paragraph of the Week | Paragraph Writing Practice | Google Classroom FREE
Get 3 FREE weeks of my “Paragraph of the Week” writing resource!!! This FREE Paragraph of the Week resource will provide your students with LOTS of practice opportunities in writing well-organized paragraphs in a fun and enjoyable way.If you LOVE this FREE sample, check out my Paragraph of the Week for the ENTIRE YEAR!!! {CLICK HERE}DIGITAL Version also included! Students can type directly on the pages. Created with Google Slides.In the PAID version, there are a total of 60 EDITABLE Paragraph o
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3rd - 6th
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Current Events Activity - Multiple Perspectives Portfolio - Emergency Sub Plan
Are you looking for a current events lesson students can complete on their own? In this current events activity, students find and analyze three newspaper articles about reporting on the same topic. This scaffolded activity is the perfect sub plan or snow day lesson!Use this analyzing current events activity for:Independent practiceEnrichment & Summer SchoolSnow Days & Blizzard BagsEmergency PlansDo your students need a skills review?✅ Determine a theme and analyze its development (RI.7.
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6th - 8th
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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
Biography Project: Poster Person, Poster, or Diorama with Easel Activity
Biography Writing Project with Rubric. Students have a choice of making a poster person, poster, or diorama. Good project for Election Day, President's Day, Black History Month or Women's History Month. Students write a short biography and summarize in at least 4 - 6 paragraphs what they find out about their person. Pack includes Biography Project Assignment Handout, Biography Project Choices, Writing Rubric, Biography Writing Checklist - Self Assessment, Biography Peer Review Form, a List of Pr
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Middle School Writing Rubrics BUNDLE
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
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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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10 Informational Writing Prompts ~Teach Hooks / Leads, Details, Closing Sentence
One of the important kinds of writing you will teach your kiddos during the year is informative writing which is often done through reading and responding to what they’ve learned.
Here are *10* structured writing prompts to assist your writers. They are great scaffolds to reinforce hooks/leads, details, and a closing sentence. Each piece has an idea bank for ideas. They are also ideal for homework so kids can work with parents one on one. They give parents an easy to follow model so they ca
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K - 2nd
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.
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5th - 8th
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Homework Writing Prompts- A Year of Narrative and Expository Prompts
In Texas, our 4th graders take STAAR writing, in which they are required to write based upon an expository/ persuasive prompt. This is what I've used for the past two years to help my students build these skills. Expository writing is more sequential based, while narrative writing is telling a story. This is an entire year's worth of journal writing, including a mixture of expository and personal narrative prompts. Here's how it can be used to benefit all students, grades 2-5: Monday Night:Send
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2nd - 5th
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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
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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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2nd - 6th
Weekly Paragraph Writing Practice for the Whole Year
Are you looking for a quick way to have students practice developing their writing? This resource is an easy, no-prep way to do just that! This is 32 weeks worth of DAILY paragraph practice writing that can be used as warm ups, station work, small group work, etc.! Students will only receive one page per week. This saves time, energy, and paper! MONDAY- Students will brainstorm for their given prompt.TUESDAY- Students will begin planning out their paragraph.WEDNESDAY- Students will form an intro
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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