Biography Unit Bundle with Informative Writing and Reading Comprehension
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Looking for no-prep, meaningful, and engaging activities to use during Black History Month, Women's History Month, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and throughout the school year to study African American history? These choice boards, reading comprehension, and informative writing resources are excellentPrice $7.50Original Price $15.00Save $7.50
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Looking for no-prep informative writing prompts and reading comprehension passages to use during your reading and writing instruction when teaching about African American history? This resource can be used for whole group instruction, small groups, Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Women's History Month, assessment, early finishers, substitute teacher days, and ELA rotations or centers. Printable and digital versions are both included, plus it's ready to use in Easel!
➡️ Would you like to try it out first? You can download one free biography unit here!
Who is Included in the Biography Units?
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- George Washington Carver
- Harriet Tubman
- Rosa Parks
- More coming soon! You will save money if you purchase this growing bundle now.
BONUS: You will also receive a Biography Choice Board when you purchase this bundle.
What's Included in Each Printable Version:
- Teaching Tips
- Writing Folder and Notebook Covers
- Informational Reading Passage with 3 Differentiated Options
- Reading Comprehension Test with 10 Questions
- Informative Writing Planner
- Informative Writing Prompt
- Informative Writing Rubric
- Vocabulary Quiz - 8 Vocabulary Words
- Additional Activity Pages
- Answer Keys and Completed Examples
What's Included in Each Digital Version (Google Drive™):
- Informational Reading Passage
- Reading Comprehension Test - 10 Questions and Self-Grading for Instant Data!
- Informative Writing Planner
- Informative Writing Prompt
- Informative Writing Rubric
- Vocabulary Quiz - 8 Vocabulary Words and Self-Grading
- Additional Activity Pages
- Completed Examples
What's Included in Each Digital Version (Easel):
- Informational Reading Passage
- Reading Comprehension Test - 10 Questions and Self-Grading
- Vocabulary Quiz - 8 Vocabulary Words and Self-Grading
- Informative Writing Planner
- Informative Writing Prompt
Please Note:
You need to have a Google™ account to access the digital version. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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How Can You Teach Informative Writing?
- Whole Group Instruction: Make copies of the reading passage and informative writing planner and prompt for each student (or assign the digital version). Model how to plan and write the informative essay, then have your students write it independently or with support. Please refer to the next page for more details.
- Small Group Instruction: Give different groups of students various informative writing prompts and work with them in small groups. This is a great way to differentiate your instruction!
- Assessment: Assign a reading passage and an informative writing prompt to your students and have them complete it for a grade.
- Early Finishers: When students finish their work early, reading passages and informative writing prompts are a great ELA activity.
- ELA Rotations/Centers: If you have ELA rotations/centers in your classroom, have a rotation dedicated to writing and have students practice responding to reading passages.
- ELA Test Prep: On many state assessments, students are required to read a passage (or more than one), then write an essay based on a prompt. You should provide ample opportunities for students to practice responding to what they have read.
How Can You Use Writing Prompts to Teach Your Whole Class?
- I suggest teaching one informative writing prompt per week.
- During the week, you can model how to effective read/annotate the passage, plan the essay, and write it with your students, then have them write their own essays independently or collaboratively.
- I’ve provided a suggestion for your weekly lessons. You could also divide it into two weeks of instruction.
What Are Some Other Tips for Teaching Informative Writing?
- Use your projector to display the reading passage and your writing example to the students. You can open a blank document on your computer, display it on the board with your projector, then type or write part of an essay (such as the introduction paragraph) with the students’ input while they copy it on paper or in their notebooks.
- Be sure to make copies of the reading passage, planner, and writing prompt for each student.
- Then, students should independently or collaboratively write part of their own essay, such as the introduction paragraph.
- Unless it is an assessment, assist students individually on their writing.
- Sit at your teacher table and have the students come to you or walk around the classroom to provide support and enrichment.
- Alternatively, assign the digital version and have students use their own devices to follow along.
Where Can You Find More Information about Teaching Writing?
- Click here to visit my blog, where I provide tips for teaching writing in elementary classrooms.
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