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Kindergarten Writing Units Bundle | Writers Workshop
This is a complete Kindergarten Writing Units BUNDLE. The units follow a workshop approach while focusing on taking writing slowly by building the foundational skills of illustrations. What's included:Illustration Unit: writers become confident in their drawing and coloring skills. Kindergarten students will learn how to draw with shapes and people with different facial expressions, hairstyles, and skin tones.Labeling Unit: writers become confident in their labeling and sentence structure skills
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PreK - 1st
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Show, Don't Tell: Descriptive Writing Practice Worksheet
Students learning to fine-tune their narrative writing will benefit from this "Show, don't tell" exercise. This sheet is a perfect complement to a "Show, don't tell" introductory lesson, as it provides a ready-to-use tool for students to practice their descriptive writing skills.
On this sheet, students are asked to turn boring "telling" sentences into descriptive, sensory scenes. An example is provided on the student sheet to guide student work, and a complete answer key is provided with samp
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3rd - 8th
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How to Writing Unit for Writer's Workshop
This procedural writing unit is perfect for the primary grades! It includes plenty of how to writing paper, prompts, activities, anchor charts and more!Take your students through the writer's workshop process of brainstorming, writing, editing/revising and publishing their very own how-to booklets!Looking for more writing resources?! You can find ALL my writing resources for a fraction of the price here in my FIRST GRADE WRITING - EVERGROWING BUNDLE!In this unit:- How I use this unit in my class
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Writing Workshop Units for the Year
Expository Writing Unit
Writing doesn't come easily to many students; so to effectively teach expository essay writing we need to GUIDE students through the process. In this comprehensive expository writing pack you will get step-by-step lesson plans, engaging worksheets, helpful handouts and more. ** NOTE: You can now buy this as part of my BUNDLED WRITING PACK and save 20%**OVERVIEW:Over the course of these 4 expository writing mini-units, students will master the techniques required to complete well-structured i
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7th - 10th
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Paragraph Writing Unit: Inform & Explain Writing Activities and Research Lessons
Paragraph Writing is one of the three main writing strands for 1st and 2nd graders. Our writers are expected to introduce a topic, give and explain a detail, and then, provide a sense of closure. Essentially , our students should be able to independently write a cohesive paragraph by the end of the year. So, the question is - how do we get our students there?In this comprehensive resource, you have the resources, ideas, and materials to introduce, model, and practice paragraph writing with your
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1st - 2nd
Paragraph Writing: Step-By-Step Lessons, Interactive Notebook Activities, & More
Teaching students to write paragraphs can be overwhelming!That's exactly why I've created this simple, and easy to use STEP-BY-STEP PARAGRAPH WRITING UNIT that has everything you need to teach your students to write WELL ORGANIZED & STRONG PARAGRAPHS! With this kid-friendly, engaging, & interactive unit your students will be writing 5 sentence paragraphs in no time!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:* 3 writing posters (full-page size)* 3 writing posters (half page size- perfect for interactive noteb
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2nd - 3rd
Research Project with 3-D Picture Frames to Display Research Report - Any Topic!
This mini-research project is designed to be fun and meaningful! Students will research a person, place, animal, or event and display their research in a picture frame. The picture frame will include a picture (either sketched or printed) of their topic. Then, students’ research will slide into the picture frame’s pocket. There are research project templates, research graphic organizers, and research materials for every aspect of the project included. This project is designed for 5-7 class perio
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4th - 7th
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Informative Writing
Your K-1 kids will love learning about informative writing with this non-fiction writing unit! Students will learn what informative writing is and end the unit by writing their own all-about books. Included are 3 weeks of lesson plans for writers workshop, printables, anchor charts, activities, and writing templates.
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Beginning Writing: Launching Workshop
Opinion Writi
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Writer's Workshop Bundle
Things Fall Apart Complete Unit | Lesson Plans | Chinua Achebe | Nigeria
Looking for a comprehensive unit for Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart? This thorough resource includes everything a teacher would need. Included are three differentiated types of reading assessments. For weaker readers or students who need a high level of accountability, there is a half-page quiz for each of the 25 chapters. For the average student who can manage several chapters at a time, there are four longer quizzes on chapter sets 1-6, 7-13, 14-19, and 20-25. For students who may be
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9th - 12th
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How to Writing How to Make a Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
This "How to" Writing lesson includes How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich writing activity where students can write the steps to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in their very own pb&j booklet. Additional writing pages are also included.NOTE The HOW TO MAKE A PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SANDWICH writing activities are also sold in my Back to School Packet. Click below to see more details. Back to School Activities Packet “How to make a peanut butter & jelly sandwich” a
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: How to Writing Bundle
Writing Our World™ Basic Units 1-8 BUNDLE
The Writing Our World™ Basic Units include:• 8 Units aligned with the scope and sequence of The Writing Revolution®* Chapters 1-8• 15-minute mini-lessons with teacher directions• Student materials to accompany each lesson• Unit-aligned rubrics and directions for progress monitoring through writing sample collection• Recommendations for incorporating tier two vocabulary instruction • Easily adapted to match the content area curriculum your students are currently studyingThe Writing Our World B
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Writing Commentary for the Literary Analysis Essay: Strategies for Success
In this 38-page bundle, I have provided students with two methods for crafting commentary that will help them not only write analysis but also take it to a deeper level: the "This Shows That Method" and the "LET" Method.Writing commentary is without a doubt the most difficult aspect of the literary analysis essay. It is the ONE part for which there is no formula because it's the part of the essay that contains the writer's original thoughts, or commentary/ analysis, on the evidence of the essa
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How To Writing
This how to writing unit has everything you need to guide your students through verbalizing a procedural task, to writing their steps using sequence words. Perfect for your how-to writers workshop unit and aligns nicely with Lucy Calkins. This writing unit includes 3 weeks of lesson plans, crafts, activities, anchor charts and writing templates.
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Beginning Writing:
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Writer's Workshop Bundle
PARAPHRASING Practice Task Cards
Are you looking for a paraphrasing activity to guide your students into restating it in their own words? Do your students tend to copy sentences straight out of a book? These simple yet engaging paraphrasing task cards will grab your students' attention with their high-interest topics and unusual facts. This resource is perfect for mini-lessons, small group instruction, or adding it to a writing center.What's Included:32 High-Interest Paraphrasing CardsParaphrasing How To Poster2 Student Answer
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2nd - 3rd
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Informative Writing Prompts & Graphic Organizers - Paragraph of the Week PRINT
Paragraph of the Week Prompts for Informative Writing - This ready-to-use resource includes 10 informative paragraph writing prompts. Use them in a paragraph of the week writing center or for weekly writing homework. Weekly paragraph writing allows your students to practice writing well-organized informative paragraphs on a regular basis, and make them better writers. Students will love the fun and engaging paragraph writing prompts, and you'll love that they are getting meaningful writing pract
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3rd - 5th
Informational Writing Graphic Organizers, Prompts, Lessons - W.1.2 Informative
This W.1.2 informative writing product includes lesson plans, writing prompts, writing papers, graphic organizers, and assessments perfect for making your Informative Writing unit a breeze. In first grade, students must introduce topic/text, supply facts, and provide a sense of closure. 11 Lessons-There are 11 lesson plans, which can be spread out over the course of 3 or 4 weeks. There are many activities within each lesson plans, which should take you about 2 or 3 days to complete each. The le
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1st
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How to Write a Paragraph | Mini Unit Middle School
Middle school students often need explicit instructions on how to complete seemingly simple tasks--like writing paragraphs! Teachers often assume students can successfully compose a well-written paragraph, when in fact many of them struggle and need extra support. This writing paragraphs mini unit breaks down the process of writing a paragraph (with a topic sentence, supporting detail sentences and concluding sentences) into simple, understandable terms to which students can relate. Ample exam
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6th - 8th
Expository Writing: Informational Historical News Story (Google Classroom)
Expository / Informative Writing: In this 10-day, Common Core - aligned Expository Writing Unit, students will demonstrate a deep understanding of the features, critical elements, and purpose of expository or informative writing. During the unit, students will write an expository news story about a historic event. Through instruction on the news story structure and investigations of sample news stories, students will understand the critical components of a news story so that they can write th
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: October Unit Plans Bundle - 4 ELA Units to Teach All October Long!
Opening and Closing Statements
Do your students need help generating good opening and closing statements? How many of your students leave one or both out? Well not anymore! This pack will give your students a few ideas to get them started. You'll be amazed how much better your students' opening and closing statements improve! This product includes:2 posters with a list of variety of ways to open and close writing. These opening and closing statements can be used for any genre of writing. They are both kid friendly and easy
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2nd - 6th
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5th Grade Narrative Writing | Unit 2 | 6 Weeks of CCSS Aligned Lesson Plans
Hey busy friends,I don't know about you, but I love teaching writing! It's just that sometimes it's SO.MUCH.WORK. Well, included in this Narrative Writing Unit is everything you will need to teach a 5th grade writing unit on Narrative Writing, easy peasy! Included in this unit:- Detailed Daily Lesson Plans for Unit 2 {30+ days worth of lessons!}- Interactive Notebook Pages- Writer’s Workshop Year at a Glance - Rubrics for grading students work {Using Standards Based Grading}- Mentor Text
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5th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Writing Unit Bundle | An Entire Year of Writing Curriculum
Valentine's Day Writing & Craftivity Project
Are you looking for a February writing project that will truly engage your students? This writing project may be just what you are looking for! This is one of those units that I truly look forward to teaching each year, and it is my BEST SELLING writing unit!This unit begins with the students closing their eyes and imagining that they have walked into a candy shop, looking for a Valentine's Day gift for a loved one. The sales lady shows them a special box of MAGIC Valentine's chocolates. When t
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2nd - 4th
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Biography Research Report: Multi-Draft Informative Writing for Grades 3-5 (CCSS)
"Best biography unit I have seen!!!"“Fantastic resource to use for research of ANY historical figure.”“I just LOVE your writing units. They are so thorough and helpful.”Looking for a method to make research writing easier to manage for you and your students? Want a resource to bring new life to the Wax Museum or Famous Inventors reports you’ve been doing for years? Instead of doing several Informative Essays, I like to focus on just one and help students make it better and better through mult
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3rd - 5th
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Informational Writing Unit 3rd Grade Graphic Organizer Anchor Charts Research
Are you looking to get your students excited about informative writing? This Informational Writing unit is perfect for you! It comes with kid-friendly rubrics, anchor charts, graphic organizers, and even centers! With the included mentor text and lesson plans, you will be able to effortlessly guide your students through writing an informational report!Your students will love writing an informational report with this unit! The lessons are easy to follow and the activities are engaging. Plus, t
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3rd
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Also included in: 3rd Grade Writing Units BUNDLE Personal Fictional Opinion Informational
Writing Our World™ Premium Curriculum: Grades 3rd-5th
Are you looking to help your students with dyslexia unlock their writing potential? Do your students…• have a lot of ideas, but struggle to get them on the page?• tend to write in run-on sentences?• become overwhelmed with longer writing assignments?• produce disorganized pieces of writing? • write short, unelaborated paragraphs?• resist writing altogether? Cultivate confident writing and critical thinking skills in your students with Writing Our World™.Through this curriculum, students will lea
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3rd - 5th
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