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Writing-expository lessons for Easel Activities under $5
How to Cite Sources Practice Packet
Product Objective: Students will be able to provide sufficient evidence and elaboration when writing informational/explanatory and opinion/persuasive essays. Grade Level: Grades 4, 5, and 6. How to Use This Product: I recently created this product to prepare my students for their state writing exams because I wasn't satisfied with the existing curriculum. This product is just one part of a small line of products I created to practice isolated writing skills that are deemed important by Common Co
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4th - 6th
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Lost Colony of Roanoke: Think Like A Detective!
Students will read about John White and the Lost Colony of Roanoke, including theories about what might have happened. They will look at the evidence, or lack of evidence, and complete a Crime Scene Investigation worksheet. They will then illustrate and write a constructed response about what theory they think makes the most sense citing text evidence.
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3rd - 8th
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How To Catch The Easter Bunny Activities Writing Prompt and Craft
How To Catch The Easter Bunny Writing is the perfect Easter writing activity for kindergarten, first grade or second grade. Your students will love choosing from 3 differentiated writing templates to write about the Easter Bunny and making the cute Easter Bunny craft. It's the perfect activity to hang on your Spring bulletin board!Included in this resource: Lesson PlansAnchor Chart - What Would You Use For Bunny Bait?Anchor Chart - How To Catch The Easter BunnyHow To Catch The Easter Bunny- wr
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â HOW TO WRITING PROMPTS
2nd Grade Informational Writing | Backwards Design Unit Plan + Materials
I created this resource to accompany my "Informational Writing for Kids" videos on YouTube! This product includes:•4-week backwards design informational writing unit (20 lessons)•individual student conference log•2 brainstorming options•student book cover template•2 table of contents options•3 writing paper options•2 glossary options•partner editing checklist•informational writing checklist•informational writing rubricHelpful Hints:•The writer’s workshop model allows students to work at their ow
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2nd
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CCSS:
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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Journalism Syllabus - Beginning and Advanced Classes Teaching Plans
This 16 page posting offers a chronological order of lessons, by quarter, to teach beginning journalism students the basic concepts of journalistic writing such as What is News?, the various structures and genres of journalistic writing, interviewing, learning layout and design and studying media ethics. It offers lessons and activities that reinforce these concepts and prepares students to write and publish a top-quality high school newspaper. For veteran journalism students who publish a schoo
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7th - 12th
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Also included in:Â Journalism Activities & Lessons Bundle: Beginning & Advanced Students
Fossil Record Research Project and CER for Middle School Life Science - MS-LS4-1
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your middle school students about the fossil record? Let them solve a mystery! In this fossil record research project, your students will learn about fossilized whale remains discovered in a Chilean desert. Then they will gather information from text and video sources and craft a CER response explaining why marine fossils are sometimes found in the desert.The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering evidence
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
New Year’s 2024 Resolution Writing ELA Activity: Letter to Myself / Goal Setting
NOTE: This project can also be purchased as part of a HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES BUNDLE!!! (CLICK HERE!) ********MIDDLE SCHOOL NEW YEAR'S 2024 RESOLUTION ELA ACTIVITY: LETTER TO MYSELF/ GOAL SETTINGReady-to-print, NO-PREP activity for that first day back after break! This thoughtful and engaging activity will have your students working on several things:BrainstormingCreativityWritingGrammarRevision(and most importantly) Self-reflection and self-improvement Have your students reflect on the past year and
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6th - 11th
1st Grade Informational Writing | Backward Design Unit Plan + Materials
This resource includes:•Backward Design Unit Plan for 1st Grade Informational Writing•3 Weeks (15 days) of Daily Lesson Ideas•Writing Conference Log•Brainstorming Graphic Organizer (2 options)•Planning Graphic Organizer•Informational Book Cover Template•Introduction Template (3 options)•Writing Paper Template (3 options)•Closing Template (3 options)•Partner Editing Checklist•Informational Writing Checklist for Student Self-Assessment•1st Grade Informational Writing Rubric•This resource supports
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1st
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CCSS:
Spiders Informational Writing and Craft
Do you read spider books in October leading up to Halloween? Would you like your students to do some informative writing on the topic of spiders? This packet includes everything you need to guide your students through researching spiders, recording their facts, planning their writing, and finally producing a beautiful final draft. This product also includes templates for a spider craft to make your bulletin board display complete.What is included?*CCSS alignment*book suggestions*schema anchor ch
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K - 3rd
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Paired Texts - Ain't I a Woman and Phenomenal Woman - Essay Writing Test Prep
In this lesson, students complete close readings of a speech by Sojourner Truth and a poem by Maya Angelou. Then, they synthesize their understanding of the texts and write a short analytical essay requiring them to consider and compare central ideas and themes. This 20-page resource includes the following: -explicit lesson plan with identified Common Core ELA Anchor Standards-anticipation guide-contextual reading guides-think aloud with sample annotation passage-text of the speech-links to aud
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7th - 11th
Also included in:Â Paired Passages and Common Core Writing Tasks 16 texts (8 lessons)
Evolution and Natural Selection Antibiotic Resistance Claim Evidence Reasoning
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your students about evolution and natural selection? Make real-world connections, and learn about the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria! In this research project, your students will learn about selection pressures and the dangers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. They will gather information from text and video sources and craft a CER response explaining why medical professionals are concerned about the rise of superbugs.The lesson meets scie
Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
Compare and Contrast 2 Articles on 1 Topic Lessons for RI4.9
RI 4.9 asks students to compare and contrast two articles on a similar topic. I've personally created 2 articles about tress for students to learn to meet the RI 4.9 standard. The activities that go along with the articles support students as they learn AND it includes an assessment to see how students are meeting or exceeding the expectations.This Resource Contains:2 nonfiction/informational articles (deciduous trees, coniferous trees)1 two-column table to compare contrast deciduous and conife
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2nd - 4th
Topic Sentences Writing Lesson - Topic Sentence Worksheets
Writing great Topic Sentences can be challenging even for the best upper elementary school student! This Topic Sentence Unit includes all the ideas, information, and lessons you will need to lead your students to write thought-provoking, attention-grabbing topic sentences for text summarizing and expository (informational) paragraphs.Your students will be guided through the entire process of writing a great topic sentence from start to finish. With examples, guided practice, and independent pra
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Topic Sentences Unit | Digital and Printable
Text Based Essay Informational Writing on Bees Differentiated Paired Passages
Do you need state writing test prep? Your students will do a close reading of two articles on bees and beekeeping with an expository writing prompt. Both texts come in two reading levels, allowing you to differentiate instruction. Then, your kids will fill out graphic organizers for either five paragraph, four paragraph, or one paragraph essays. A teacher's guide gives you instruction tips and an editable rubric makes grading easier. You can print them all or assign them digitally through TPT
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Grades:
5th - 6th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
Also included in:Â Expository Text-Dependent Essay Bundle, Lions, Bees, and Africa, Easel
Vague and Ambiguous Pronoun Reference: Mini Unit, Distance Learning Compatible
Vague and Ambiguous Pronouns contribute largely to immature writing among middle and high school students. This mini unit will train students to identify, eliminate, and replace these vague pronoun references. The packet includes a complete lesson, practice examples, 2 worksheets, and answer keys. After completing this lesson, your students will begin to recognize and revise their own errors, sending vague and ambiguous pronouns to their grave. This product is available to modify for Google d
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6th - 10th
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"The Ravine" Printable Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 1 Gr 6
NOTE: To help teachers get digital versions of these activities faster, I have made this collection available in TPT Digital Activities by adding text boxes with the new TPT Digital Tool. These are not interactive digital activities like those offered in my Google Apps version.OVERVIEW:This product is available as part of a bundle for Collection 1 as well as individually sold here.THIS PRODUCT IS PRINTABLE VERSION. For the DIGITAL VERSION, click here: The Ravine Digital Activities HMH Collection
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6th
Also included in:Â Facing Fear Bundle Interactive Notebook Activities Collection 1 Gr. 6
Banned Books - Writing Research Project CCSS
Here is an engaging product for Banned Book Week, or for middle school and high school teachers to use any time during the year. As students explore various facets of book censorship in schools, they will become more proficient in their reading, critical thinking and writing skills and will gain knowledge about this subject. Whether they choose to investigate the legal, historical, moral or societal aspects of this issue is up to each individual student and his/her personal interest in this top
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6th - 12th
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ACE and RACE Writing Strategy Posters and Worksheets with Easel Activity
How to use the ACE writing strategy- or RACE. This resource explains how to answer text-based test questions using the ACE strategy for constructed response - Answer, Cite, and Expand, and the RACE strategy which includes R for Restate. Defines a constructed response and explains the difference between a constructed response and a short answer question. Landscape and portrait versions, so these can be projected on your Smartboard as slides or printed out. Includes handouts, posters, and two work
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5th - 8th
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How-To Writing & Procedural Text Activity Pack - with 7 Days of Lesson Plans!
If you're teaching procedural text and how-to writing, this comprehensive Activity Pack is a must-have resource! It includes a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers to support your students in crafting their own tutorials. Additionally, you'll find 7 detailed lesson plans that provide step-by-step guidance for teaching expository writing effectively.What's included in this pack?How to Flow Chart Template featuring "First, Next, Then, After that, Then, Next, Finally" sequence to help stude
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Genetics Project Analyzing Heredity, Environments, and Traits for MS-LS1-5
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your students about the impacts of heredity and environments on an organism’s traits? Research the traits of identical twins to make real-world connections and learn about emerging research in epigenetics! In this research project, your students will learn how our genes interact with the environment to shape who we are. They will gather information from text and video sources and craft a CER response explaining why identical twins have similar traits
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-5
Different Genres of Text - Writing Prompts to Reinforce the Different Genres
These writing prompts are a great way to reinforce your lessons about genres in reading. These 10 prompts also go great with Help! You're Stuck in a Book Intro to Genres Digital Escape Room or just to use for discussions about genres in your own classroom. These Genre Posters also go with the prompts as well as the escape room.There are 10 prompts that go with each of the genres explored in the Escape Room and can be used in tandem. However, they can also be used as stand-alone prompts as well.I
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3rd - 7th
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Trout Foldable: A Research Writing Project
Studying about sea life? Raising Trout in the Classroom? Then this product is for you. This project was part of a Service Learning Experience my students had when they raised trout in the classroom.Students research trout and put their research into a foldable book
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Not Grade Specific
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Halloween Writing - Dead Words with Easel Activities
Dead words handouts and activities. Great digital or print resource for Halloween writing activities, beginning of the year, or any time. Dead words are overused words that are dull and boring but can be replaced by their surviving relatives. Includes materials for a dead word funeral and lists of dead words, dead verbs, and dead adjectives. The lifeless words list is a handy reference sheet with useful alternative words. Dead verbs handout suggests alternative strong verbs and Dead adjectives h
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4th - 7th
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