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5th grade writing-expository scaffolded notes for GATE
Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit
Westward Expansion Wagon Project for Oregon Trail Unit – This creative and hands-on project is a wonderful opportunity for students to show their understanding of pioneers moving west. Learners will create a covered wagon out of construction paper, cardboard, and a shoebox. The bonnet of the wagon will include: • A map of the Oregon or California Trail • A model of a labeled wagon • A list of chores on the trail • A list of entertainment on the trail • Pictures and captions of 4 maj
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Westward Expansion Project Bundle
Biography Graphic Organizer Created for 2014-15 ReadyGen 4th Grade Unit 1 Task
This PDF graphic organizer was created to go with 4th grade ReadyGen Unit 1 Module A performance task. This was created to go with the new 2014-2015 updated task. It can be used for any biography report as a scaffold as well. It includes...* early life* adult life* why he/she is famous* interesting fact* picture and caption* quotes* personality traits* facts* timeline of important events* how he/she has influenced others* sourcesYou can find the digital version of this graphic organizer in Go
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Informational Writing Prompts with Paired Passages & Checklists
This product includes-Two sets of Winter themed paired non-fiction passages (4 passages total Penguins/Polar Bears and Antarctica/The Arctic)-One opinion writing prompt for each paired passage-One informational writing prompt for each paired passage-Interactive notebook glue in sort for informational writing-Informational writing checklist-Informational writing notes layout -Interactive notebook glue in sort for opinion writing-Opinion writing checklist-Opinion writing notes layout-Interactive n
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Show, Don't Tell Writing Strategies: Types of Elaboration for Writing Paragraphs
Teach students elaboration writing strategies to explain their text evidence or add more details to their paragraphs through elaboration examples, sentence starters for elaboration, and paragraph writing practice with these writing practice worksheets and anchor charts. These writing strategies are ideal for 4th and 5th-grade students to help them write detailed paragraphs when explaining their text evidence in text-based writing through explicit examples and handy elaboration sentence starters.
Grades:
4th - 5th
Mock Trial Preparation and Script
This product includes graphic organizers to help your students gather ideas and information to present in a formal trial-like manner. You can use any literature story or informational text with this packet. Put a character or a historical figure on trial for crimes they've committed. The possibilities are endless!You will receive:Printable pages that can be used to create a packet specialized for both the Prosecution team and the Defense Team.A script to help move the trial along in a manner tha
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Westward Expansion Project Bundle
Westward Expansion Project Bundle - This bundle includes three fun and engaging projects about Westward Expansion. Students will gain valuable researching skills while also developing their presentation, writing, reading comprehension, and interpersonal skills. ABC’s of Moving West– This creative project asks students to work in groups to create an ABC book about the Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion. Learners will identify several important and meaningful words associated with their assi
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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
Identify The Thesis Statement Worksheet
Each question is an introductory paragraph of an essay. Students are instructed to underline the thesis statement and predict the prompt. I use this as practice in identifying a thesis statement before I have students write their own. It really helps to see student examples of thesis statements first. Three questions are easier, with typical three reason thesis statements at the end of the paragraph. Three questions are a bit trickier because the reasons are in separate sentences from the actual
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Also included in: Thesis Statement Worksheet Bundle
Writing Graphic Organizer BUNDLE | Informative/Expository |Argumentative/Opinion
Streamline your writing instruction with our comprehensive Writing Graphic Organizers Bundle! This bundle includes resources for both informative/expository and argumentative/opinion essays, providing your students with structured and scaffolded support to enhance their writing skills. Perfect for grades 3-6+, these organizers are designed to help students develop clear, well-organized essays, making them a valuable addition to any writing curriculum.What's Included:Informative/Expository Writin
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
Informative Writing: Guided Notes, Outlines, Sample Texts & More
Improve your students’ writing by focusing on PURPOSE and STRUCTURE of Informative/Explanatory essays.Perfect for introducing informative writing or using as a review of essay-structure before district/state writing assessments. Essay writing can be overwhelming for students and challenging to teach. Many writing resources assume students already understand essay structure, which for many, simply isn't the case. If you have struggling, unorganized writers, this product is here to help!Product
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: 5-Paragraph Essay Writing Bundle: Informative & Opinion Units
Formal Letter Writing - Business Letters
Help your students learn how to write formal (business) letters with this engaging, real-world writing project. Editable Google Doc documents and non-editable PDF versions are included, as well as a step-by-step lesson plan. Your students will be guided while writing letters of compliment or letters of complaint to local businesses. Our students loved this writing project!
This product contains:
Links to Google Doc Documents and Rubric (1 page)
Lesson Plan with Pictures (5 pages)
T-chart - Fri
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Viet
LEGO Writing Prompts 4th Grade STARR
Engage your kinesthetic learners during your writing block!!
I teach Gifted students and the vast majority are kinesthetic learners. I had to find a way to engage them in writing. One day, during a design challenge a light bulb went off in my head! Why not incorporate building and writing? So, I came up with the idea!
You will need Legos or other building blocks. I had parents donate them. I have small containers (purchased from the dollar store) full of legos for partners or groups of
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Writing a Memoir Scaffolded Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Easel
Set out on a storytelling adventure with this Memoir Writing Unit, thoughtfully designed for student engagement and the exploration of personal narratives. This step-by-step scaffolded guide ensures that every student (general education, SPED, and ELL) is supported through each phase of the memoir writing process. Unit Highlights Include:Memoir Anchor Chart: Provides an outline of memoir characteristics for easy reference.Inspiring Read-Aloud Recommendations: Dive into the world of memoirs with
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Informational Writing- Animal Research Project- Note Taking Graphic Organizers
I created these note taking pages for our animal research projects. These pages provide students with questions to focus on when they are researching their animals. I have found that this really narrows down and helps the students to focus on certain parts of researching. The first page is a general one-page research outline.The can be used to differentiate for students that need shorter writing assignments. The following pages are more specific with different parts of an animal research project
Grades:
4th - 7th
Writing an Autobiography Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6 Print. Go.
Encourage students to set out on a voyage of self-exploration with this Autobiography Writing Unit. This unit is designed to bring personal narratives to life, encouraging students to document their unique stories. Ideal for fostering a deeper understanding of nonfiction writing, this unit is scaffolded allowing for differentiation and independence.Inside This Unit:Anchor Chart: An engaging chart to simplify autobiography writing.Resource Cover: Keeps student materials neatly organized.Clear Def
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Animal Research Project for 5th Grade
Do you need an informative piece of writing for your students to complete? Look no further! This animal research project is Common Core Aligned and includes everything you need to turn your students into animal researchers!
Includes:
*Welcome Letter (Introducing Students to Task)
*4 Different Notes Pages - Modified to fit your students needs
*Brochure Planning Pages
*Checklist (for you AND your students to use)
*CCSS Rubric (for standards based grading)
Grades:
5th
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5th Grade Expository Writing Project | Westward Expansion Informational Writing
Your students will craft a thoroughly researched, well-constructed expository essay about Westward Expansion in America! Incorporate social studies into your writing block with this NO PREP resource that takes your students through an informational writing project from start to finish - simply print and put into easy-to-use packets for your students! Students will be guided through the entire writing process in this no-prep resource! This 4th, 5th, and 6th grade expository writing project is th
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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Current Event Template
This ready to print template is for recording and reporting current events. Two versions are included, one with directions and one without. Also included are two graphic organizers that can be used to take notes when students are reading through an article. This is a great activity for early finishers or for a GATE project. It can be used as practice for gathering data from informational texts.
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Gifted and Talented GATE WRITING COLLECTION 122 Pages
Get six highly rated GATE writing lesson bundles at 33% off individual purchases. This collection is packed with variety, creativity, challenge, and the Common Core.
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You'll get the following bundles adaptable from 3rd through 8th grade:
Road Trip Adventure Cross-Curricular Writing Journey: Students practice all sorts of writing from graphic design to narrative to expository as they journey across the USA and create p
Grades:
3rd - 8th
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Explorer Timeline Project Using a Graphic Organizer
TEXT NOT INCLUDED This foldable graphic organizer can be used with any explorer unit. Students research explorers using outside sources, then complete this foldable project. It can be used as a component in an interactive notebook or displayed on a bulletin board. Choose which explorers you want to assign to students. I assign five for my 4th graders. This product includes 22 images of the most commonly studied explorers of North America.Follow us at:www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/thank-a-
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Also included in: 4th Grade California Social Studies Projects All Year
READING RESPONSE BUNDLE
A collection of my Reading Response materials will give you so many materials for responding to any novel, picture book, or basal reader! See individual product links below for more details on each individual product!
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Writing Prompts MYSTERIES ... Tips Rubrics Checklists ... Grades 4-5-6
MYSTERY Themed Creative Writing PromptsVocabulary, Guidelines, Tips for Writing, Rubrics, Checklist for Students, Word Banks 25 prompts, photographs, elements . . . and more Grades 4-5-6 WRITING PROMPTS: for Mysteries . . . NO PREP . . . WRITING . . .FREEBIE . . . Four MYSTERY Writing Prompts in the Preview. . . FREE "Always something EXTRA" to help TEACH / REVIEW / PRACTICE skills in FUN ways.⭐ Click to follow TEACHING STUFF PLACE for updates and FREEBIES. ⭐*** Writing Prompts Buyers’ comm
Grades:
4th - 8th
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Pitchforking - Bernabei sentence writing practice
This is a sentence writing practice using Gretchen Bernabei's pitchforking strategy. This activity can be used as a station or independent practice. Included in this file is 2 different station directions, 1 pitchforking essay revision worksheet, 2 pitchforking practice worksheets, and 1 sheet of pitchforking notes.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Writing Non-Fiction: Sentence Starters_One-Pager!!!
The document is a graphic organizer that includes non-fiction writing sentence staters when incorporating concrete details and analysis. Transitions and a how to for integrating in-text MLA citations are also included on the one-pager. Great for the front of students' binders!
Grades:
2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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