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1st grade writing-expository scripts 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
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
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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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
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
A play script about school bullying
"The Bully and the Bullied" is a play that highlights the serious issue of bullying in high schools. The main character, Emily, is a high school student who is constantly bullied by her classmates, particularly by the main bully, Jake. The play follows Emily as she struggles to cope with the constant harassment and abuse from Jake and his friends, and her journey towards standing up for herself and putting an end to the bullying.Throughout the play, Emily receives support from her English teache
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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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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Grades:
1st - 4th
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Kindergarten Writing Prompts FREE
Kindergarten Writing Prompts : Save time with this FREE handy list of 100 writing prompts! Help your students gain the confidence that they need to begin the love of writing. Use them in morning work, to send home, during small group, or include the prompts in your writing centers.These writing prompts can be used with the Kindergarten / Primary Lined Paper : Print.The PDF includest:- 5 pages with 100 writing prompts ideas.You Might Also Like:Print Desk Name Plates : Editable Desk StripsAlphabet
Grades:
K - 2nd
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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
Lined Paper - Landscape
This is Lined Paper set in a Landscape format. This is very useful for journals, writing, and as scrap paper. It can be manipulated as needed.
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Grades:
K - 4th
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Word Problems and Writing Project Based Learning
This project based learning activity asks students to create a word problem (anything from addition to division, depending on current instruction) and then write a script to show how the student would teach this to a parent or classmate. Teachers have the option to incorporate technology using the "Show Me" app on the iPad. Students can actually record their "lesson" on the live whiteboard using the app. Videos can be posted to classroom websites to share with parents.
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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
EDITABLE Slides for Videocast/Podcast Script
Students will design their own Videocast or Podcast with this handy editable script. All you need are chrome books for recording and some eager students. Take your writing and research up a notch and have them "publish" their writing in the form of a videocast or podcast. This handout will be where they record their script for their videocast or podcast. Take student engagement through the roof!
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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Lined Paper - Portrait
This is Lined Paper set up in a Portrait format. It can be used for journals, writing, or as scrap paper. It can be manipulated as needed.
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Grades:
K - 4th
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State Symbols Student Notebook
Two different levels of student notebooks that met the needs of my diverse GT 1st grade classroom. Either could be used with or without the more detailed partner project as a second step. Both can be used with provided resources in the Texas QR symbol research materials or with any other state/materials.
These are not specific to Texas expect for the cover. I can provide edits for each state on request or within updates.
Grades:
K - 2nd
No-Prep Student Printable- Simple & Effective Hooks for Writing
If your students are anything like mine, writing an effective lead is often the most challenging part of the writing process. If so, make this simple no-prep handout your go-to resource!! Handout includes FIVE hook suggestions, along with precise, easy-to-understand examples to jump-start effective leads!
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Grades:
1st - 8th
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A play script about The Princess of Happiness
The Princess of Happiness is a play about a young princess who is unhappy despite having everything she could ever want. A sage is called upon to help and he teaches the princess that true happiness cannot be found in things or possessions, but rather, in helping others. The princess takes this advice to heart and begins to help the poor and sick in her kingdom. She discovers that this brings her a sense of purpose and fulfillment and she becomes known as the Princess of Happiness. The play ends
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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