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Writing-expository resources for parents
Publishing Party Power Pack
Make your publishing parties and writing celebrations better than ever! Get everyone excited with this pack of door posters, invitations, wearable name/writer tags, compliment pages and a writing reflection sheet. The pack also includes 3 pages of publishing party troubleshooting ideas with ways that I have modified my celebrations over the past ten years teaching writing workshop.Included are:3 color posters to hang on your classroom door promoting the publishing party in your class that day.
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PreK - 5th
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FREE Mother's Day Poetry Activities
A FUN and ENGAGING activity that provides students with valuable writing practicewhile creating something their mothers will cherish.
This FREE seasonal packet includes:
*Simile Poem
*Acrostic Poem
*Mother’s Day Memory
*“I Love Mom because…”
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Looking for more Mother's Day fun? Check out this cute and memorable print-and-go Mother's Day Craftivity: "My Mom in the Mirror" Reflections for Mother's Day
Resources created by: Jes
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Grades:
K - 5th
Parent Resource-Help Your Child With Writing Brochure
This brochure contains tips and activities for parents to do at home to motivate their child to write and improve writing skills.
To create brochure, simply copy the 2 pages double sided and then fold into thirds.
Check out the following Parent Brochures from RealReadingRemedies:
- Reading Tips
- Reading Comprehension
- Sight Words
- Test Prep
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PreK - 6th
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California Mission Report and Project Information
This 12 page packet is a time saver packet for 4th grade teachers in California. I made this when I taught about the California Mission Unit. It includes a parent letter with a detailed explanation about the report and project (3D model or poster), as well as oral report. It also includes rubrics and a research outline for students, as well as a list of suggested websites for research. The last pg. of the packet is a parent signature page for parents to sign off on the project. It's in a Word do
Grades:
4th
BUNDLE: 2024 Mother's Day and Father's Day People Persuasive Writing
Thank you for your interest in my Mother's and Father's Day BUNDLE! This bundle includes my Mother's Day 2024 Persuasive Writing and People Magazine Cover and Father's Day 2024 Persuasive Writing and People Magazine Cover! These Mother's and Father's Day activities are the perfect way to make any Mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Step-Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Step-Dad, Uncle, or any special woman or man in your life feel loved!What's included:Mother's and Father's Day Persuasive Graphic Organizer (3 Versions
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Polar Bears Close Read & Informative Writing
There are 3 main files included in this download. They are:
First File:
2 objective pages
2-page reading passage
1-Text-Based Evidence Sentence Starters Sheet
1-Close Read Questions
1-Topic Sentence Starters and Concluding Sentence Starters
1-Graphic Organizer for Informative Writing
2 rough draft pages
2 writing pages for publishing
2nd File:
1 Polar bear craft
3rd File:
2 double sided pages for a Polar Bear mini-book
Grades:
1st
Writing Intervention
I have developed a 13-step writing intervention program. I use these steps to improve my students' writing and I have found that it really makes a big difference. Some of the steps are from "Prevention and Intervention of Writing Difficulties for Students with Learning Disabilities," a research article by Steve Graham, Karen R. Harris, and Lynn Larsen. Some of the steps are originals, which I felt were important enough to include. Students are motivated throughout the process because the interve
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1st - 12th
Digital Daily planner, Easily plan and manage your daily life.
Digital Daily planner, Easily plan and manage your daily life.Step into the tranquil world of our adorable digital daily planner, swathed in a soothing light brown hue reminiscent of a warm cup of cocoa on a cozy evening. With its charming simplicity, this planner offers a delightful respite from the chaos of everyday life. Immerse yourself in its calming interface, designed to instill a sense of relaxation that lasts for a fulfilling week ahead. Effortlessly plan your days, jot down thoughts, a
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Not Grade Specific
Journalism Syllabus - Beginning and Advanced Classes
These two syllabus templates - one for rookie Journalism students and the other for veteran adolescents who are continuing with this elective offer teachers the guidelines to plan the year.Each one leads with an Introduction. Here are the first paragraphs of both the Beginning and Advanced versions:BEGINNING:In this class students will learn the language of journalism, and will study research, reporting and interviewing techniques.They will write a variety of articles (news, feature, editorial,
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students
Learning Mode Level 11
Learn with Purpose: A Family Challenge Workbook Looking for an exciting challenge that you and your family can tackle together? Our latest workbook is the perfect tool for engaging in a fun and educational experience. It will help you approach questions with the right mindset, and each level offers varying degrees of difficulty, so be prepared to do some research. Complete all 12 levels and receive an exclusive prize from A Kingdom of Love! Don't forget to include your name on the order to quali
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Not Grade Specific
FREE Trace the Alphabet (Cursive Letters)
These printable worksheets will allow a student to practice tracing the uppercase and lowercase letters in cursive handwriting. Although students do not write in cursive on a regular basis, sometimes they may need to know how to write in cursive in certain situations (ex. signing a legal document). This resource is ideal for younger students, especially those in pre-school, kindergarten, or it can be used for students who are being homeschooled. Learn more about the benefits of cursive writing:
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Student Written Classroom Newspaper Template (3 Designs+ Digital)
Using the Danielson Rubric? This can help you move to a LEVEL 4 in Professional Responsibilities. A student-written newspaper will help you move up in that category (communication with families) because you it is student-led. Think making a classroom newspaper is hard? THINK AGAIN! There is no reason why it cannot be simple. I put my first newspaper together in as little as ONE class period and ONE hour at home.In this product you will find:How to use this productTips and TricksSample 1 page new
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Fall Writing Prompts BUNDLE for Second Graders
Teaching narrative, explanatory, and opinion writing is an important part of the common core writing standards for grade 2. This writing prompts set makes it easy to instruct all 3 types of writing in your classroom. It could also be used to pre and post assess any writing unit you are teaching this year. Click HERE to save with my Year Round Writing Prompts Bundle!The pack includes 25 seasonally appropriate writing prompts aligned to the Common Core standards. ★ 9 Narrative ★
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2nd
Planet Project Rubric (Grades 2-4)
This rubric can be used for a project where students are researching ONE single planet. I usually take the list of planets and line it up with my roster so there are about 2-3 kids working on each of the planets once everyone has their planet assigned. They have a week to research their planets using their ipads, books, the library, and some other multimodal resources, they then have to build a 3d model of their planet, either in class or at home. The students must also write a report about thei
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2nd - 4th
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Conquer Expository Essay Writing Grades 6-9 -- 15-page Complete Lesson
This packet shows your students how to write a good expository composition, from scratch, under time pressure. I have taught expository composition writing for years, and I have helped many students achieve mastery on the state test and also high school and college-entrance compositions. For college-bound students, improving their expository writing skill is worth the time and effort. Expository writing prompts are the go-to writing assignments for junior and senior-level AP tests, the ACT,
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7th - 12th
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Parent Information Sheets - Writing
The document contains 10 parent information sheets. I created these for the parents of my Year 3 class to help them understand the writing strategies and structures taught in class. This has helped them to support their child's learning at home. Many of my prac teachers have also found this information useful. I'm sure it would be suitable for some other year levels as well. I send the relevant information sheet/s out to parents as we begin each new writing work. This way they are informed as to
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2nd - 4th
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Nonfiction Writing Posters - Kindergarten
These are charts that were inspired by the revised Lucy Calkins Nonfiction Writing Unit for Kindergarten. It was made as a supplement to the whole class anchor charts and be a resource kept in their writing folder. Included in this bundle are 6 charts from the unit.
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PreK - 1st
Procedural (How To) Writing Unit for PK-2
This procedural writing unit is perfect for pre-k through second grade. Students will brainstorm topics, write, revise, and publish their own how-to manuals! Choose from three different types of writing paper depending on your student's writing level. Print the inside pages double sided, add the cover, fold in half, and staple!Check out my instagram account: My Brave BookshelfEnjoy!Lindsay Horeis
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PreK - 2nd
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Year Long Writing Prompts and Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
Writing prompts for second graders to teach narrative, explanatory/expository, and opinion writing makes planning writing instruction simpler. This writing prompts set makes it easy to instruct all 3 types of writing required by the common core state standards for second grade. They could also be used to pre and post assess any writing unit you are teaching this year. Use all year long!The pack includes 74 seasonally appropriate writing prompts aligned to the Common Core standards. ★
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Unpacking the STAAR EOC English 1 Prompt
This is an amazing strategy to use to help students pass the EOC STAAR Expository Essay. This is a proven method, that helps students develop a thesis, create ideas and organize the essay.
Grades:
9th - 10th
Mother's Day Card: Free Printable Award for Mom. Write "I love my mom because"
Honor the Mother of the Year with this easy and creative free printable. Draw, write, use creative thinking to celebrate a mom who makes your life better.PDF includes black and white printable and color printable._______________________________________________________Howdy! I'm Katie Clemons. I keep journals with kids, and you can too! Nurture creative thinking, improve penmanship, get silly, and build keepsakes. Together!Follow me here on TPT for weekly new content.Explore my collection of awar
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1st - 6th
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Back to School & Year-Round Newsletter: 12 Google Slide Templates
Are you ready to Go Google with your class newsletter? Positives of using Google Slides for your classroom newsletter include:-Share-ability (email, print, upload to sites)-Accessibility (work from home, school, phone)-Collaborative Possibilities (share with students!)-Student-Centeredness (students edit and upload)-Increasing Parent Communication (email or print)-Completely editable (fonts, colors, categories, etc.)Choose from 12 different glitter templates including combinations of silver, pi
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Not Grade Specific
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READING | "What If You Had Animal...!?" Companion Pack
This writing pack is a DISTANCE LEARNING READY, NO PREP, and CLICK & GO resource for teachers and homeschool parents. "What If You Had Animal...!?" Companion Pack is the perfect extension activity to teach informative/explanatory writing, research skills, & author's craft to students using Sandra Markle's fun and engaging book series. This pack is fully customizable to suit students at every level of writing ability! The writing organizer & writing pages can be implemented as neede
Grades:
K - 5th
CC 1st Grade Informative and Expository Writing Unit
This is a part of my large first grade writing unit.
You will find:
- 3 different rubrics to grade writing
-a parent letter introducing the writing
-a 9 week example teaching week at a glance
-a blank persuasive writing template
-a blank opinion writing template
-my animal resport and how-to writing materials
-a genre poster in two different borders
-many publishing paper options
-2 shared research posters (with jobs options)
You can find the rubrics/ story helpers and other items needed to te
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1st
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