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1st grade writing-expository bibliographies 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
Biography Report Graphic Organizer
This is a graphic organizer that goes directly with www.pebblego.com. We use the Pebble Go website a lot when doing research projects that are Biography's on people in first grade.
Each of the tabs that are on each person are on this graphic organizer.
If you like this also check out the Biography Book that goes along with it.
Grades:
K - 3rd
Black History Month Art Projects - Crafts MLK day George Crum Serena Williams
Looking for Black History month activities that are more than just worksheets? These Black History crafts, projects and craftivities for K-5 students are the perfect way to engage students in these pioneers in the fields of sport (Serena Williams/Arthur Ashe), innovations (George Crum), civil rights (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) and entrepreneurs (Madam C.J. Walker). These activities make a great a bulletin board!*Get this as part of a mega bundle of 21 pioneers, inventors, musicians, athletes an
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Martin Luther King Story & Activities Gr. K-2
This resource will help you introduce Martin Luther King, Jr. to your students for his birthday or for Black History Month. This resource includes a easy to read story mini-book, vocabulary discussion words, word search activity (2 levels), writing pages, reading comprehension pages (2 levels) and coloring pages.This resource will help your students understand Martin Luther King and his fight for civil rights and justice for all.Included in this packet are the following elements:•Common Core Sta
Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Black History Month Big Bundle
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
Printable Bugs and Insects Coloring Pages
Here are descriptions of printable bugs and insects coloring pages that you can find:Ladybug: A small, round beetle with a red or orange body and black spots. Ladybugs are often associated with good luck and are known for their ability to control aphid populations in gardens.Butterfly: A colorful insect with delicate wings. Butterflies undergo a transformation from caterpillar to butterfly through a process called metamorphosis. They are known for their graceful flight and vibrant patterns.Drago
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
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
Presidents' Day Activities
This Presidental Pack is perfect for learning and writing about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Included in the 26-page packet are informational sheets on both presidents, a cut and paste activity where students sort the facts on the presidents, and handwriting paper on president so that the students can show what they've learned and now more. We recently updated this packet, so if you purchased it already, please download the new activities we have added. Check out the table of conte
Grades:
K - 2nd
BLACK Pages Draw Write For Kids 8.5x11_ 101Pages
BLACK_PagesDrawWriteForKids_8.5x11_101Pages
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Grades:
PreK - 7th
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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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
Biography fact sheet and report sheet
Outline for students to pick any person to write about.
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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
A Patch of Leaders- Fall Leadership Writing Activity
Students will write what makes them a leader. There is a cover pumpkin and a pumpkin for writing (with lines). The two pumpkins attach together to make a foldable. This activity makes a great fall bulletin board or are cute to hang up individually!
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PreK - 6th
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Biography Report Book
This is the book that goes with the Biography Report Graphic Organizer. This is a research book that takes about a week to fill out on someone you are studying in class. It aligns right with the www.pebblego.com website if that is what you use for research. If that is not what you use for research, it does a great job of covering everything you would need for a Biography.
This also covers the standards for teaching table of contents and glossary. The students will have both in this book.
Grades:
K - 3rd
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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