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1st grade writing-expository laboratories for GATE
The First Thanksgiving Book with Depth and Complexity
The First Thanksgiving Book with Depth and Complexity {single-teacher purchase} UPDATED 11/4/18See student examples of this unit! Make sure to click right to see more.I have created another jam-packed unit to help you teach the Depth and Complexity icons and close reading to primary students. I have taken the traditional story of The First Thanksgiving and added activities for annotation, responses, and close reading. I have also included a writing activity in this unit. It includes a sequenci
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Quick and Easy Science Experiment: Walking Water (Writing an Experiment)
Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom with a simple and engaging experiment! How to Use:All you need is water, food coloring, cups, and paper towels! Easy!Select the experiment writing and directions pages you want! Plenty of options so you can differentiate for every need in your classroom. Print exactly what you need. I like introducing the vocabulary words and having them posted in the classroom for kids to reference when doing their own writing parts.What's inclu
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1st - 4th
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Slime Science Experiment and Differentiated Sequence Writing Activity
My kiddo's are OBSESSED with slime and are constantly making it- they even trade it and sell it to each other! I decided to tap into this interest as a way to introduce sequencing. I adapted this recipe and you can find a ton of different ones on the internet depending on what ingredients you want to use. This one calls for school glue, contact solution, baking soda, and food coloring. You could also add some glitter glue!
I tried to pare down the recipe and procedure to 4 main steps. This made
Grades:
PreK - 5th
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Research Logs - Gifted and Talented Projects -7 Units
Independent Research Logs
Topics Include:
Arctic
Tundra
Desert
Ocean
Rainforest
Grassland
Students are expected to:
Create a list of topics they'd like to study
Choose one of those topics to research
Generate open-ended questions about the topic
Locate sources to find the answers to their questions
Take notes and cite their sources
Focus their research
Write a report / draft
Create a product to show their learning
Grades:
1st - 6th
Quick and Easy Science Experiment: Dancing Worms (or raisins) for ALL AGES
Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom with a simple and engaging experiment! All you need is water, baking soda, gummy worms or raisins, and clear cups.What's included?-Teacher directions-experiment writing pages differentiated (different formats and spacing)-vocabulary word cards-12 mini book question pages-blank mini book pages (some with lines, large spacing, space for pictures)-multiple mini book covers (reflection book, observation book, experiment writing book)
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1st - 4th
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Text Dependent Explanatory Prompt Bundle
The new common core standards and PARCC assessments will require students to relate their story and essay writing to two-three passages of text. The text may be nonfiction, fiction, reference materials, quotes, environmental print, or poetry.
These writing prompts contain three texts each for the student to read (very short) and specific writing prompt directions. The type of writing the students will be composing will fall under the category "explanatory" because the student will be forced to
Grades:
1st - 6th
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Root Beer Float Science
Is your class finishing up a solids, liquids and gases unit? What better way to see these three types of matter than a tasty experiment?!?! This lesson helps students write an explanatory text. It also walks you through the steps to make this experiment a success.
Included:
-student printable (print front to back)
-brainstorm spelling page for student use or Smart Board
- teacher instructions
-explanatory texts grading log
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1st - 4th
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Engineering Design: The Leprechaun Trap
This lesson guides elementary students through the engineering design process as they imagine and build a leprechaun trap. Students will also practice critical writing when they reflect on the design process.
The three-page lesson, created by Jennine Zepeda, introduces or reinforces STEM concepts like engineering design and creative problem-solving. It includes the lesson plan, a design planning page and a wanted poster for leprechauns.
Although fun all year, this project is especially good f
Grades:
K - 2nd
My Community Report - Social Studies, Oral Report, & Expository Writing
My Community Report is a great way to get students to identify and tell about various important parts of their local communities. Students take a photo (or draw a picture) and write about:
1.) Their neighborhood
2.) A local business in their community
3.) A government entity (City Hall, fire station, etc.)
4.) Some place uniquely important to the student (could be their church, where they take dance classes, etc.)
This is an ideal home project or after school project that gives students the o
Grades:
K - 3rd
Beach Science and How To Writing {bears at the beach snack}
Add some science and writing fun to your beach or ocean unit with this science snack!
With this product students will:
• use the scientific method.
• make a hypothesis.
• record observations.
• think about states of matter.
• retell the steps of a process in order.
• write procedural directions.
• make a yummy treat!
This product includes:
• an easy to follow four page lab booklet with primary or solid line options.
• full page directions for easy classroom display.
• photo directions for
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Digital Research Report Tasks / Notetaking Support & Report Templates / EMOJIS
This is a Research Report/Project Template that supports all stages of the research/writing process. This was designed with Google Classroom in mind. The resource includes brainstorming opportunities, note-taking space (gathering), source tracking, graphic organizers (planning), and the presentation itself (final product). For the actual report component of the assignment, the slides are already titled, but there are editable ones awaiting student input as well. You customize the final template
Grades:
1st - 5th
7 Steps to Research Posters (IIM: Independent Investigation Model)- BOHO
IIM Research Method BOHO PostersIIM (Independent Investigation Method) is a great way to teach research skills. I created these to use in my own classroom.See my other products: The Multisensory Bookworm
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Grades:
K - 12th
Charlotte's Web Reader Response Journal
This reader response journal has space for students to summarize all 22 chapters in their own words as well as discussion questions that require inferencing and higher order thinking. Two open ended questions are provided after every 5 chapters for a total 12 discussion questions.
See my other reader response journal:
Velveteen Rabbit Reader Response Journal
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Quick and Easy Science Experiment: Make Rainbow Roses in Your Classroom Today!
Everything you need to launch experiment writing in your classroom with a simple and engaging experiment! All you need is water, food coloring, cups, and white flowers. There are some variations included to try this experiment a couple of different ways, depending on your class needs.What's included?-Teacher directions-experiment writing pages differentiated (different formats and spacing)-vocabulary word cards-12 mini book question pages-blank mini book pages (some with lines, large spacing, sp
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Grades:
1st - 4th
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Writing Prompts Fall BUNDLE
Expository Writing Prompts Fall BUNDLEEngage students in an expository and creative writing activity that will have them eager to share their product with anyone who will listen!Similar to the RAFT method, students choose from a menu of characters, settings and prompts on which to base their news story. Space is also provided for illustrations. Students will have a possibility of creating 25 different stories based on their menu choices! Please read below for ONE example of a student's choice.**
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1st - 4th
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Animals in the Mud {a farm unit science and how to writing activity}
Add some science and writing fun to your farm unit with this science snack!
With this product students will:
• use the scientific method.
• make a hypothesis.
• record observations.
• think about states of matter.
• retell the steps of a process in order.
• write procedural directions.
• make a yummy treat!
This product includes:
• an easy to follow four page lab booklet with primary or solid line options.
• full page directions for easy classroom display.
• photo directions for the teach
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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Also included in: Candy Science: A Growing Bundle of Science Experiments
Grow a Bug Science Lab ~ Learning How to Make Observations
A science lab for little ones using growing creatures. The lab focuses on the science process skill of observation. We do this lab packet with our kindergarten buddies and they have such a great time with it! The students place their lab packets onto clipboards and they look so official when they are making their observations over the course of a week!
There are links to where to find the growing bugs included!
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Arthur's Perfect Pet MEA (Model Eliciting Activity)
Set includes lesson plan and guidelines for implementation, 2 data sets, 2 reading passages, 2 letter templates, graphic organizer, and rubric for grading.
Summary: In the story Arthur's Pet Business, Arthur shows his parents that he is responsible enough to deserve a pet dog and his mom gives him permission to get one. However, Arthur needs your help choosing the perfect dog. Help Arthur meet all the requirements needed to find the perfect pet for his family from the research he shares with
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Writing with Lab Reports
In this cross curricular unit, students will learn about the scientific method while writing engaging lab reports. Included are directions for four experiments, two lab reports forms, a conclusion form and a weekly implementation plan. This fun unit is sure to please!
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Pumpkin Exploration Lab Sheet - For Fall, Autumn, Halloween, or Science Activity
Use this Pumpkin Exploration Lab Sheet with your primary students as they explore pumpkins in the fall or autumn. One lab sheet is in full color, and the other lab sheet is in black and white for copying. Students will note and record, in a scientific manner, the observable properties of a whole and cut-apart pumpkin.
Great activity for fall, autumn, Halloween, or science.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Vocabulary Templates 3rd - 6th Grade Edition ~ homophones, homographs,synonyms
If you prefer the Google docs version, click here. Perfect for individualized learning or whole class activities. These thinksheets allow students to cumulatively create writing resource notebooks or vocabulary books for any words. Aligned with the IDA Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. - each thinksheet has the standard numbers at the bottom of the page, a classroom signage page is also included at the end of this resource.Included are eight thinksheets:Vocabulary form -
Grades:
1st - 12th, Adult Education
Weekly planner Printable,Weekly printable ,School timetable,Daily Schedule
♥♥ I love designs that makes you feel good. ♥♥ Instant Download - Weekly Schedule Printable, Hourly Planner, Weekly Organizer, Weekly Printable, Daily Schedule, Home school Planner, Family Planner - Letter sizeStay organised and keep track of your weekly school Schedule Planner.This Printable Weekly Schedule Planner includes both Sunday & Monday start days versions.DETAILS: US Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches).• Number of PDF files: 1.• Quality: High quality, 300 dpi.DOWNLOAD INCLUDES:• 1
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Informational Writing Graphic Organizer with Lines
Perfect tool for students to plan out their informational writing. Students can clearly brainstorm a title, an introduction, up to 4 subtopics, and a conclusion to tie everything together. Easy print and use for prewriting!
Grades:
1st - 8th
Writing Bookmarks (Experiences, Events, News)
The 5Ws & H questions on a bookmark to support students when they write about experiences, events, something that happened and news. The bookmarks are three per page and there are 14 different colored gingham backgrounds.
Grades:
1st - 12th, Adult Education
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