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Elementary writing-expository resources for parents under $5
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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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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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
Summer Writing Prompts Journal, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grade Narrative Expository Opinion
Did you know research has shown that kids who do not have any form of learning over the summer can lose up to 2 months’ worth of skills? This summer school writing prompts journal is perfect to use over the summer as a fun way to practice narrative, expository, opinion, and free writing styles. Inside are over 50 writing prompts that will make any upper elementary (3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students) have a blast writing over the summertime. Learning loss can be minimized with just a little pract
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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
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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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
What I love about you (valentines day / mother's day/ grand parent day)
Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Grandparent day, Father's dayAdd a photo of your students and have them write something to make their friend or family smile. I cut out out a picture of the student holding a sign saying "I love you" or "you're awesome". There are pink, purple, green, and blue backgrounds. Each one has a "What I love about you" and "what I think is awesome about you" title so they can give their care taker or even a friend one.
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Feelings and Emotions Picture Writing Prompts | Feelings chart
This resource will help your student identifying emotions and feelings and write about them. There are 2 feelings charts (1 in black and white and one colored) that include 12 different emotions. The feelings chart can be used in the classroom during the morning routine.For each feeling, you will find one writing prompt worksheet. The student will think of a time when he was (the emotion...) and write about it. Check the preview for a closer look.Included:-2 feelings charts (B&W AND COLORED)
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PreK - 2nd
Editable Non-Fiction Bundle
This non-fiction (editable) bundle includes:- a non-fiction conventions notebook learners can work through to learn about different non-fiction features- non-fiction book templates (with 3 different font choices) that learners can write about a topic of their choosing (with parent letter)- 3 non-fiction handouts (including a set of task cards) for learners to guide thier learning while reading non-fiction on thier own.- Learners can become an 'expert' on a topic of thier choosing and write an 'A
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Also included in:Â Reading Comprehension Strategies Bundle
Colorful Pattern Designs - Home & Office Pads - 4 Assorted Designs Note Pads
About this itemEach page measures 8.5 x 11inches and has 50 sheets.Great small gift ideaFun patterns for reminders, honey-do list, shopping list and more.Office notepads and home notepads.
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Story Starters
Kids need ideas to get their writing started. Cut these out and put them in a jar. Have your child pick one out each time she needs an idea.
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1st - 6th
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Personal Narrative Parent Letter
Send this letter home at the beginning of your personal narrative unit! It explains the format to parents and includes an example story. Contains information about:- a hook- a topic sentence- beginning, middle, end- closing Like this resource? Check out this powerpoint to use with your students about writing their topic sentences! --> Writing Topic Sentences
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K - 3rd
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Zoo Field Trip Books
If your class visits a zoo, this is a perfect writing activity for the next day! There are 6 total book covers- "My Trip To The Zoo" and "Our Trip To The Zoo", each in 3 versions- full color, gray scale and black lines for students to color. There are 2 versions of 6 inside pages- some are decorated with animals, the others have boxes for illustrations. You choose which ones to photocopy for your students to complete. Each student can make their own book with multiple pages, or you can give
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1st - 3rd
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Parent Letter: Struggling Writer Grades 2-6
Need to get parents involved with your struggling writer? This is a simple one page letter that we send home to our parents of struggling writers. It is great to hand out at:
- Back to School Night
- Parent Conferences
- SST's
- Open House
- Post on your website
- attach to your weekly email
The more parents are involved and active with the writier, the better. Print, email, send home today.
Grades:
K - 6th
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Also included in:Â The Bridge Home Bundle
Writing Rubrics, Standards and Writer's Workshop Aligned, 4th and 5th grade
These rubrics are standards based and stated in kid friendly language. They simplify the grading process.Rubrics Included: -Narrative-Informational-Persuasive-Imaginatie NarrativeThese can also be used as peer editing guides.Do you teach 5th grade? You may be interested in our MEGA bundle of all our best sellers for 5th grade!
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4th - 5th
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American Revolution KWL Chart
Start you unit with paper that will encourage your students to take charge of his/her learning.
Grades:
5th
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Writer's Kitchen Event
Hold a "Writer's Kitchen" event in your classroom and have your students choose their next writing topic! It also a great way to set up writer's workshop and have students make their next choice! I am not sure if students realize like readers have book clubs, authors have writers groups where they meet and talk about their ideas and ways to improve their craft. This activity was designed primarily as a book tasting but for writing. I think of it as a prewriting event to get students excited abo
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2nd - 8th, Staff
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Spanish Mother's Day Digital Learning Google Slides Template
This SPANISH template is ready, editable, and easy to assign to your students in Google Classroom!2 Different Designs to choose from:Pastel ColorsBright Colors6 Slides Each:CoverFavorites PageStudents type a letter or composition (essay)2 Slides for memorable moments and captionsEnding quoteStudents can completely customize this presentation by adding photographs, illustrations, videos, and/or text. I hope you enjoy!XOXO,Bilingual Diaries
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2nd - 12th
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Would You Rather Prompts - Digital and Printable Activities - Writing
Looking for a fun and engaging way to enhance critical thinking, opinion writing, and collaborative discussions in your classroom? Look no further than our Would You Rather prompts resource! With 50 prompts in both DIGITAL and PRINTABLE formats, as well as editable versions, this resource offers flexibility and convenience for any classroom setting.These prompts are not only a great way to spark conversations among students but also encourage them to think deeply and defend their choices. Whethe
Grades:
2nd - 6th
We're Cooking in Kindergarten
This is a brief introduction to our kindergarten cooking unit. This packet gives a general overview, explaining how to begin a cooking unit, a few learning objectives, and some examples of cooking in the classroom and at home. Included in the packet are 3 sample forms to use with young children who are writing about their cooking. Black line masters of these forms are included. These may be copied to use in the classroom. I like to enlarge my masters when I copy them, to create a larger wri
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Expository Essay Checklist
Provided is a detailed checklist of necessary components to a well developed expository (informative) essay piece of writing. Components of this checklist are required on standard tests and helps students establish structured writing habits, especially formatted for developing writers.
The checklist can be used individually, in pairs, or small groups. This is a great resource to send home to help parents with their child’s writing.
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5th - 8th
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Topic Sentence Builder for Struggling Writers and Foundational Writing Skills
Here is a reference sheet with 11 model topic sentences for those who "don't know how to start" or "those who don't know what to write." For example, when writing about a person write "___ is a person who..." Sample sentences are given. This is what many students need to look at to get started and to begin to internalize and become fluent with standard academic language. There are also sentence starts for places, "anything important," telling how to do something, why something happens, and o
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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An Open House Essay
Here is an essay I have had my students write, and then leave on their desks for Open House. In this essay the students are telling their parents the three most important things in our classroom...that they can't miss. It's a great icebreaker for the parents as soon as they hit the room.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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