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1st grade writing-expository professional documents for GATE
Mentor Text List for Writers' Workshop
Elementary literacy coaches and teachers will love this resource as they work to effectively implement Writers' Workshop in their classrooms. This packet includes an extensive list of mentor texts to use for instruction during writers' workshop.
Mentor texts, often called anchor texts, are published pieces of writing that teachers can use to teach a particular writing skill. They are often well-loved pieces of children's literature from celebrated authors, that teachers and students will want
Grades:
K - 5th, Staff
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
2nd and 3rd grade Writer's Workshop minilessons
This is a comprehensive list of mini lesson ideas I have used with my 2nd and 3rd graders for Writer's Workshop. They are sorted into categories: procedural, topic choice, getting started, conventions, conferencing, revision, tighten/brighten/sharpen. I keep this list in my plan book and refer to it every day when planning my minilesson. I choose minilessons from different categories and also deviate from my plan when I can see something that my students especially need to work on.Can be used fo
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Progress Monitoring Template for Writing
Hopefully this helps make progress monitoring your writing goals a less tedious and time-consuming task! I have used trial and error for years and this progress monitoring system has streamlined my data collection process.
Because it is in Microsoft Word format, this template is easily customized to meet your needs. In this document you’ll find two templates and sample goals to accompany the templates
The original purchaser of this document is granted permission to copy for teaching purposes
Grades:
1st - 12th
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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Writer's Workshop Survival Guide K-3
Just starting Writer's Workshop? Having trouble getting started or figuring everything out? Use this survival guide for tips, student resources, and teacher guides in order to help to implement an effective Writer's Workshop. This packet could be used for Grades K-3.In this packet of 48 pages, it incluces:• 42 Small Moment Writing Prompts to get your students thinking about personal small moment stories they can tackle in their writing• Tips for Conferring• Conference Guide Sh
Grades:
K - 3rd
First Grade Writer's Workshop Unit Checklists
Just print these checklists and fill in your class list. Now you have an easy to manage way to keep track of whether your students have mastered each writing skill! The checklists are comprehensive for each Writer's Workshop Unit of First Grade, and also include a few spaces to add any extra skills specific to your own school or classroom.
Includes checklists for the following Units: Launching Writer's Workshop, Personal Narratives, Convention Study, How-To Books, Writing Projects, All About
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Grades:
1st
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
Individual Writing Conference Recording Sheet
This PDF download is the perfect document for you to record notes during individual writing conferences.
Sheet includes:
Strengths/Weaknesses
Date/Observation/Next Steps to Meet Goal
Goal/Listen-Observation/Instruction
Point and Question
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Grades:
1st - 6th
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
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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Mrs. Riddle's Favorites: Six Traits Trade Books
Mrs. Riddle's Favorites: Six Traits Trade Books
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If you are looking for a picture book that would lend itself nicely to teaching one of the six traits of writing, look no further! Mrs. Riddle's Favorites: Six Traits Trade Books is an exhaustive 10 page list of beloved picture books that can be used to teach each of the six traits of writing, plus presentation. This list has been compiled from numerous resources and personal experience in teaching
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Grades:
PreK - 6th
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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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 Log (Progress Data Tracker)
This documentation form is a great way to differentiate your writing instruction and keep track of each student’s individual progress. It is also a great resource for RTI! I use this form during writing workshop when I conference with the student about their writing. It allows our entire class to work on the same type of writing from the Common Core (argumentative, explanatory/informative, narrative) at their own individual level. Each student has a couple of different skills they focus on to
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Grades:
1st - 4th
EDITABLE PLANNERS for wizards The Halloween Planner 2024 -Editable Behavior Cal
tEDITABLE PLANNERS offers enchanting wizard-themed editable PowerPoint calendar templates perfect for any magical planner. With a focus on empowering creativity, the templates allow wizards to customize and personalize their calendars, adding spells, events, and mystical reminders effortlessly. Embrace the spirit of Halloween with bewitching designs that inspire productivity and organization in spellbinding ways. These calendars are not only captivating but also practical, ensuring your magical
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Writing Workshop Planning Checklist with Distance Learning Considerations
Writing Workshop Planning Checklist includes...* Considerations for Remote Learning *Schedule OptionsClassroom SetupGroupingsConference & Feedback FormsAssessmentsDifferentiation OptionsMaterials NeededNormsLesson PlanningFirst 10 DaysConsiderations for each stepYou might also like..Reading Workshop Planning ChecklistMath Workshop Planning ChecklistDistance Learning Special Education ELA Lesson PlansCheck out my other products AND become a follower!Instagram! l Blog! l Learn
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Grades:
1st - 5th
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
5 Day Generic Writing Plans - Open Ended Writing Lesson Plans
This is a generic writing plan form that can be used for any topic your would like. It is organized Day 1 through Day 5, so you could start on a Monday with brainstorming and end your writing project on a Friday with the students sharing their pieces.
We have to turn our lesson plans in each week, so this makes planning for writing a breeze! Fill in the objective, circle the graphic organizer you will use and you are ready to go!
Please note that the Paragraph House graphic organizer is for sal
Grades:
1st - 5th
Common Core State Standards Curriculum Alignment Flip Chart: Writing
Planning made easy... instead of flipping back and forth in the the bulky CCSS manuals, this handy flip chart allows you to quickly view each grade level's standards as you plan your common core aligned lessons. Use this flip chart to see the expectations for your students with writing as well as the expectations for the grade level above and below your students.
Simply print out the PDFs, slice along the cut lines, and tape the standards down, staggering to allow the grade levels to be viewed
Grades:
K - 6th
Writer's Workshop In a Nutshell
Need a one-page tip sheet for a substitute teacher, teacher assistant, or a refresher for a classroom teacher on the processes of Writer's Workshop? This download is for you! It follows the Lucy Calkins' method of Writing Workshop and helps to review/refresh how the minilesson, independent writing/conferring, and closure would look and specifies details for each.
Grades:
K - 6th
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