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Timeline Project- Research a Decade in the 20th Century

By Melissa Shutler

2024: I have made the pack editable on Google Docs.2023: I have updated the file with a new look. AND I have added new pages for your students to complete if you want them to do their own research.2021: I have added a digital activity for Google

Subjects:

Reading, U.S. History, End of Year

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Research, Projects, Internet Activities

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Planet Research Pack

By Melissa Shutler

UPDATED with a new look!This fun research packet gives students a place to take notes on a planet. Here is what you get in this packet:- a fun research page with guiding questions- writing paper for a report- a planet scrapbook page- a travel

Subjects:

Science, Astronomy, Informational Text

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Research, Projects

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Biography Research

By Melissa Shutler

NEW: I added a digital version for Google Slides.This research packet gives students a guide to help them find out information about a famous person. This is great for Black History Month, President's Day, Women's History Month etc.Pages 2-5

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

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Research, Worksheets

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Creating a Class Newspaper

By Melissa Shutler

Quotes from my students: - "Can we do this every week?" - "I'm going to save every issue we make." - "I can't wait to show my parents!" Get your students excited to write by creating a class newspaper with this fun and organized pack! Give your

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English Language Arts, Computer Science - Technology, Writing

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4^th, 5^th

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Projects

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Research a Country

By Melissa Shutler

Completely updated in April 2020. Now there is both a PDF version and a digital version for Google Slides! This project requires students to research a country, write about it, and create a digital presentation. This country research pack

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Social Studies - History, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research

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Poetry Unit

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NEW: A digital activity that can be used on Google Slides. This poetry unit includes activities to introduce poetry as well as pages with 14 different poems for students to read and write. A sample is given for each type of poem before asking

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Unit Plans, Lesson, Centers

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Research Projects Teacher for the Day

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NEW: I added a digital version to the file to be used in Google Slides.This activity is a wonderful way to end the school year! Students get to choose what they want to learn about, and then they teach it to the rest of the class!This pack

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For All Subject Areas, Informational Text, End of Year

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research

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Research All Year Bundle

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This amazing bundle offers seven of my most popular research projects. By purchasing this bundle, you save over $7.00!Animal researchBiography researchIndependent Research ProjectsPlanet ResearchCountry ResearchWinter Holiday ResearchValentine

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Projects, Centers

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Research a State- Plan a Road Trip!

By Melissa Shutler

Updated in 2015! Do you need something fun to do at the end of the year? Have your students select a state to research. This packet includes a research packet, three reporting pages, and a fun Travel Agency activity. page 2- directions pages 3-4-

Subjects:

Geography, Summer, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Internet Activities

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Informational Writing- How to Pack for a trip to a Biome

By Melissa Shutler

My writing packs give students practice reading a nonfiction text and creating a writing project from the information they learn. This fun how-to pack asks students to read about a biome and give advice to people about what to pack and how to care

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Reading Strategies

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

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Lesson

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Nonfiction Research Guide- Teaching Students to Ask Good Questions

By Melissa Shutler

Students often want answers handed to them on a silver platter. This packet teaches students the importance of asking their own questions and finding the answers. A guided practice activity on Sea Stars is included to walk them through the process

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Centers

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Dog Research Printable and Digital

By Melissa Shutler

NEW: Digital activity for researching dogs on Google Slides included in this pack!This pack gives you a complete research project that your students will LOVE! Not only is it filled with student-friendly nonfiction articles about dogs, but it

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Tools for Common Core, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Centers

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Writing a Persuasive Letter and Hallway Display

By Melissa Shutler

This fun persuasive activity combines animal research with a persuasive writing lesson. Students research an animal from the wild and determine what would make this animal a good pet. Then they must write a letter to their parents to persuade

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Writing Through the Year Bundle for Grades 3-4

By Melissa Shutler

This bundle includes six of my writing lessons. Many of the writing lessons include research activities, fun ways to display writing, and language lessons.This bundle includes these writing products of mine:Opinion Writing- The Perfect Dog

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Research, Printables, Lesson

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Biography Project- 37 Reading Selections Included

By Melissa Shutler

My students always want to study someone from popular culture for their biography projects. But I want them to learn about someone from history or someone who has done something remarkable. This is why I created this unique and complete project!

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Printables

$10.00

$8.00

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Descriptive Writing Project- Favorite Season

By Melissa Shutler

This week-long writing project includes a lesson plan, two worksheets on descriptive and figurative language, a prewriting organizer, writing paper, a rubric, and an art project fit for a hallway display. In this descriptive writing lesson,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Bulletin Board Ideas

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Writing Fictional Narratives

By Melissa Shutler

This beautiful pack is the perfect way to make fiction writing more fun and informative for your students. Using the Mentor Text, Wonder by R.J. Palacio, this pack gives you three weeks worth of lessons to improve your students' writing. Included

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Creative Writing

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4^th, 5^th

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Activities, Printables

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Animal Research Writing

By Melissa Shutler

NEWLY REVISED!You have two options for this project:Option 1- Animal Research•Give students page 3 and have them decide on two animals to research. Then assign each student an animal from their choices. •Give them a copy of page 4 and time to

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.7, W.4.2, W.4.7, W.5.2, W.5.2e, W.5.7, W.3.2d, W.4.2a, W.4.2e

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Early Finisher Research Station

By Melissa Shutler

This station is a great way to keep your students busy and engaged when they are finished with their work. It is also a way to get students reading and researching! There are 20 research topics which will cover 36 weeks. Each research page

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Centers

$6.00

$4.50

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Dog Inquiry Project

By Melissa Shutler

This inquiry project is a fun way for students to hone their research skills or just have fun while they learn. Included are 17 engaging dog information pages (Australian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Bulldog, Bull Terrier, Cavalier King Charles

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

$5.25

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I taught grades 3, 4, and 5 for 21 years, and I have written curriculum materials for my entire career. I have a passion for Social Studies and love to make it interesting for kids

MY TEACHING STYLE

Making learning fun and engaging is my passion. I have a short attention span, so if I'm getting bored I know my students are! My goal is to make each year a memorable year for my students.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Teacher's Dream Grant Award Winner Teacher of the Year Award, School Level

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Capital University, Columbus, Ohio

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I quit my successful two-decade teaching career to spend time with my four children before they left the nest. Now that the last one is leaving, what do I do? This time of life is a challenge. Writing and creating are important outlets for me.

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Astronomy, Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Other (Science), Social Studies, Civics, Government, Native Americans, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Computer Science, Drama, Other (Specialty), ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Business, Economics , Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Mental Math, Halloween, Winter, The New Year, Valentine's Day, Decimals, Spring, Place Value, Products For TpT Sellers, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year