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3rd grade informational text scaffolded notes under $5
20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates
These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
Grades:
1st - 10th
Soil Layers Reading Passage, Notes, and Investigation
Teach your elementary learners about soil layers with these fun science activities! ✅ This resource aligns with Virginia third grade science SOL 3.6a "analyze and describe the different components of soil" (verbiage from Essential Skills). What's included:Soil layers color graphic for posting in classroomScaffolded notesSoil Vocabulary (fill-in-the-blank)Reading Passage and Comprehension Check: "Soil, the Wonder Beneath Your Feet"Soil Materials chart, scaffolded notes, and reflection (explains d
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Grades:
3rd - 4th
Also included in: Soil Unit Bundle
Text Structure Worksheets Graphic Organizers for Any Nonfiction Book
Are you looking for a way to closely examine each text structure in a way that engages your students to critically analyze the text itself? Students will examine each text structure to discover its elements by using the INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK PAGE included in this product. They will then use the GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS to analyze a text to discover the elements for themselves! Click here to FOLLOW ME for all of my newest releases at 1/2 price for 24 hours!Included in this product are:• Cause and Effe
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Primary and Secondary Sources
I created this resource to introduce primary and secondary sources. I have two slides defining each. Then, I have a slide comparing and contrasting first and second hand accounts. I would have students complete the Venn Diagram first, and then show the answers after. Next, I have 11 slides for interactive practice. Students will be presented with various resources and decide whether each one is primary or secondary. They can use whiteboards, hand signals, or turn and talk to show what they
Grades:
3rd - 5th
How to Write a Paragraph: A Step by Step Guide to Paragraph Writing
Writing paragraphs has never been easier with this step by step color coding method! I use this to teach my students AND my own children paragraph writing and it has improved their writing tremendously!This strategy for writing paragraphs has transformed the way my students write their paragraphs, and in turn - their essays! The lesson teaches students how to use three different colors to add specific details to their body paragraphs. It is a step by step guide that does not overwhelm students.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Animal Fact Files & Research Report Templates
Get everything you need for your students to write Animal Research Reports!
Fact Files, Checklists, and Report Template Foldables
This product contains:
Animal Fact Files – 12 Fact Sheets about different animals, including:
Mammals – Giraffe, Koala
Birds – Bald Eagle, Barn Owl
Amphibians – Red-Eyed Tree Frog, North American Bullfrog
Reptiles – American Alligator, Copperhead Snake
Fish – X-Ray Fish, Great White Shark
Invertebrates – Monarch Butterfly (Insects), Common Garden Snail (Mollusks)
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Information Report Text Posters for Animals
These information report posters have been designed as an easy reference for your students when they are writing informational texts about animals. It explains what an information text is and defines; classification appearancehabitatthreatsbehaviourmovementdietpredatorsbabies/reproduction (your choice which heading you use as the questions remain the same)interesting factsas well as a poster with suggested structureIt will allow your students more autonomy when writing as they know what kind of
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Information Report BUNDLE with Posters and Templates
Paraphrase PowerPoint and Notes Lesson Editable
Paraphrasing is a difficult, but invaluable skill. This PowerPoint and Notesproduct arms students and teachers with a scaffolded approach to paraphrasing.What’s Included in This Product?PowerPoint or Google SlidesEditable textHow to paraphrase slideWhat is paraphrasing?Why do we paraphrase?STOP paraphrasing methodColor Coding Strategy6 Practice opportunities with examplesGuided Notes Follows the PowerPointAnswer Key included (with black text, so can be printed for students who are absent or need
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Paraphrasing Bundle [5 Unique Activities | No Prep | Print & Go!]
Text Structure-Informational Article, Writing Frames & Scaffolding Support Page
Two products in one! This is an informational text specifically written to include all five of the most common text structures. For scaffolding instruction, I have included a “cheat sheet” which gives specific paragraphs and topic ideas for students to use for each text structure. This would also be useful for a whole class introduction to writing using text structures. After reading the text, students use the text structure writing frames to compose a paragraph using each structure. This ca
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Ask and Answer Questions | Nonfiction | RI.3.1
This CCSS-Aligned Asking and Answering Questions lesson includes scaffolded student notes, independent practice activities, homework, and an assessment to help you teach your students about asking and answering questions in nonfiction text. Students will learn about asking questions, using question words, thick and thin questions, and answering questions using text evidence. Standard: RI.3.1 - Asking and Answering QuestionsLesson Overview:1. Teaching GuideThe teaching guide outlines the standard
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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3-2-1 Nonfiction Summary Note Taking Templates
The 3-2-1 strategy is a great tool for students to use when reading nonfiction texts. It helps them make sense of their reading and document their understanding for you to assess and for them to study.
I have included 5 different sheets that all are slightly different from each other. You pick which one works best with the nonfiction text you are having your students read.
Click here to view my Split Page Notes Template for nonfiction texts
Grades:
2nd - 8th
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"Passion Project" independent study pack
REVISED and EXPANDED! This 19 page pack provides an overview of what a "passion project" is (an independent study on something a student is passionate about), common core standards for grades 3-6. Packet takes students through the entire process. Starts with "Steps to becoming an expert"
-Planning section includes: Overview, "List your interests", brainstorming page, schema and question page, related ideas web, general research page
-Searching section includes: Overview, getting started with re
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Informational Writing - Three Easy Steps to Writing a Conclusion Paragraph
This product makes teaching conclusion paragraphs simple! Included is a power point presentation (10 slides) that teaches students how to write a conclusion paragraph for informational writing. A "fill in the blanks" note-taking sheet is also included...a handy reference for students to keep in their binders.
I've used this approach for several years, and my fourth grade writers feel successful in writing succinct closing paragraphs. Excellent for test prep!
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Sunflower Journal | Sunflower Diary | Grow a Sunflower Observation
✏️ Bring the wonder of nature into your classroom with this engaging Sunflower Journal activity. Students will love observing their sunflowers grow and bloom as they write a procedure to plant a sunflower seed, record daily observations, label a plant, and follow the life cycle of a sunflower. This perfect Spring writing activity is great for distance learning and easily links to STEM and STEAM activities. The activity is leveled for differentiation, with two different levels available to meet t
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Note-Taking for Beginners
Are you trying to introduce your students to non-fiction note-taking, but need the format to be fun and reach a variety of learners? These note-taking sheets are perfect for setting a strong foundation for note-taking. Great for use with non-fiction textbooks and trade-books, as well as articles and other "real world" reading tasks.This set includes 5 sheets, each with a unique focus:*Very Important People *Very Important Words *Very Important Event *Very Important Idea or Process*Very Importa
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Note-Taking Bundle
Textos Informativos - Características, Estructura y Estrategias "Note Tabs"
You are looking at Reading Note Tabs for Non-Fiction Texts in SPANISH. I find that it's much easier when my students have everything on one page to refer back to. We simply use sticky notes to focus on one section at a time. This pack will include 3 tabs: 1. Características de Textos Informativos 2.Estructura de Textos Informativos 3.Estrategias para la comprensión de textos informativos.I have also included MINI Posters for two of the tabs =>> Características & Estrategias. I ho
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Opinion Writing EBSR with Sentence Starters
This two page document is a must for elementary teachers who are looking for a fresh innovative way for their students to craft comprehensive opinion essays.
The Opinion Sentence Starters page can be printed and laminated for a group of students to actively employ. They will have several options to choose from for appropriate temporal phrases at their fingertips. GRR teachers! Yeah!
The Opinion EBSR (Evidence-Based Structured Response) is a scaffolded document that makes opinion writing,
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Writing using Text Evidence Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer can be used for writing persuasive opinion essays or any essay/paragraph in which the author defends a claim using text evidence. It is especially useful for elaborating and expanding on ideas, including details, and citing text evidence.
I find this organizer especially helpful with my reluctant writers. It really helps them to make a plan in a visual manner, so that when they begin writing, they have notes to pull from and it feels less overwhelming. It adds structure t
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Nonfiction Text Structures Mini Unit - Worksheets - Graphic Organizers - Notes
Nonfiction Text Structures Mini Unit - This engaging packet of 33 printable Nonfiction Text Structures Worksheets are the perfect way to teach your students about text structure. Your students will learn about the 5 major types of informational text structures, including:• Descriptive / Categorical• Sequence / Chronological• Compare and Contrast • Cause and Effect • Problem and Solution Each text structure is introduced, including the definition, graphic organizer, signal words, signal questions
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Australian Animal Informative Writing Mini-Books | Animal Research Template
Help your students take notes with these Australian Animal Informative Writing Mini-Books! Perfect for information report writing, these templates help students to participate in animal research and fact finding!You will love the simplicity of this activity. Using just ONE piece of paper, students can create a CUTE mini-booklet to collect the ANIMAL FACTS and INFORMATION they need.This resource is part of our popular Australian Animal Information Report BundleHere's what is included:✔ 14 mini bo
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Australian Animal Information Report Writing Bundle
Ben Franklin & George Washington Carver - Compare and Contrast (SOL 2.4)
Help your students compare and contrast two famous American scientist and inventors! This simple activity focuses on the key facts about each person (based on VA SOL 2.4).
Resource includes:
- Short reading passage about each person
- Blank Graphic Organizer comparing and contrasting the men
- Scaffolded organizer (fill-in-the-blank style)
- Completed organizer (Answer Key)
- Contrast Sort (for struggling learners OR quick assessment)
*Color and Black and White versions*
Enjoy and don't fo
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Animal Research Lapbook and Foldables
Animal Research Lapbook and Foldables Common Core Aligned: Working with Informational TextThis resource offers a comprehensive and engaging way to work with informational text. It allows students to select an animal of their choice and research it using any informational text. The included planning packet provides guidance for students as they construct a series of foldables and fill them in with information about their selected animal. These foldables can then be displayed on posters or glued i
Grades:
3rd - 7th
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Nonfiction Text Features | Editable PowerPoint and Scaffolded Notes | RI.3.5
This Nonfiction Text Features PowerPoint and Scaffolded Notes Bundle contains an editable PowerPoint presentation and guided student notes to help you teach your students about common nonfiction text features.PLEASE CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE WHAT IS INCLUDED!This resource is great for a teacher-led language arts lesson about nonfiction text features. As you teach, your students will record key words and drawings on their guided notes sheet to improve understanding and keep them engaged through
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Famous Americans Biography Template
This is intended for use in the primary grades or for those students who need extra support and scaffolding when writing in culmination of researching famous American figures and learning about biographies. Students will read books and use online resources to collect information about their famous individuals. The students will then use their notes and collected information into this structured template.
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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