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1st grade oral communication writing-expository resources for GATE
Get to Know You Activity Digital | Back to School Ice Breakers Volume 1
These get-to-know-you questions are the perfect way to get to know your students this back-to-school season. It's the perfect ice-breaker for students to share and get to know each other!This resource is a part of the Classroom Community Bundle where you will get even more resources for building a strong classroom community! Click here!What’s included?There are 40 slides with get-to-know you questions. Use one a day and get to know your students all month long. It also includes eight additional
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Get to Know You Activity Bundle
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
Lego Communication & Collaboration Game - 4 C's Practice
Lego Communication and Collaboration Game Pairs with 4 C's Thinking & Innovation Skills The Lego Game was created to support students understanding of teamwork and communication. As one student describes, they may find that what they think is clear communication, might not make sense to another student.I love playing this game at the beginning of the year to build trust and understanding. I have played it with all grade levels!
Grades:
K - 5th
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
What's In The Box? Deductive Thinking Game
This deductive thinking game allows students to develop logical thinking and reasoning skills as they ask questions in order to discover the mystery item in the box. Perfect for introducing a new unit or topic of study.
Grades:
K - 5th
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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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1st - 4th
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Introduction to Stump Speeches (Poster and Google Slides)
Have you ever thought about teaching your students how to be awesome speakers? Well, here's a fantastic idea that I use in my classroom, and guess what? The students absolutely love it and can't wait to do something called "stump speeches."I have an actual slice of a tree stump which is about 2-3 inches thick and about 12 inches in diameter that my students stand on when they are giving their stump speech. Before I found the stump, my students stood on a short wooden stool. My students stand on
Grades:
1st - 6th
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
First Lego League Explore Display Board Rubric- 1st-3rd Grade
If you have never participated in First Lego League, I highly suggest it! We are a project based school which requires every elementary classroom, 1st-3rd to participate. This rubric was created for teachers to evaluate teams' display boards upon completion of the project after several weeks time. The topic of your students' projects will depend on the theme released by Lego League. Prior to project-due day, I give teams a copy of this rubric and explain that every person must have an equal part
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Get to Know You Activity Digital | Back to School Ice Breakers VOLUME 2
A NEW set of get-to-know-you questions are here! They are the perfect way to get to know your students this back-to-school season. If you liked Volume 1, you'll love Volume 2 with 40 NEW questions!What’s included?There are 40 slides with get-to-know you questions. Use one a day and get to know your students all month long. Some sample questions are:Would you rather go hiking through the forest or take a walk on the beach?Do you know how to ride a bike?Tell 3 things you would buy for someone els
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Get to Know You Activity Bundle
First Lego League Explore Oral Presentation- Team Rubric- 1st-3rd Grade
If you have never participated in First Lego League, I highly suggest it! We are a project based school which requires every elementary classroom, 1st-3rd to participate. This rubric was created for teachers to evaluate teams' presentations upon completion of the project after several weeks time. Prior to presentation day, I give teams a copy of this rubric and explain that every person must have an equal speaking part and all team members will earn the same score. Teams can/should have a displa
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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
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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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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1st - 8th
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Good Grief Brainteaser
This brainteaser, also known as a fallen phrase puzzle, develops logical thinking, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills while students decipher a poignant quote about dealing with grief and sadness. Includes a discussion question to allow students to respond to the quote using higher order thinking. I use this puzzle with my Charlotte's Web unit as a precursor for a class discussion about grief and loss.
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Spread Some Love!
Here are three quick Valentine's Day activities that are great for any age! They are quick challenges that stimulates creativity and critical thinking. Perfect for gifted programs, Destination Imagination groups, or anyone wanting to spice up their party day!
Grades:
K - 12th
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