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October Retro Bulletin Board Kit
October bulletin board decor kit. what's included:over 75 different hand drawn clip art images that you can type students names on or use as bulletin board decor. These were created by me so you will not see them in any other decor set! :) 3 1/2 foot skeleton custom bulletin board borders A-Z letters in THREE different formats so you can create ANY sayingIf you need student work on your bulletin boards, check out these writing booklets designed to go along with the bulletin board kit. Ghost Writ
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Bulletin Board Kit Bundle
Country Report Lapbook Activity and Writing Report | Graphic Organizers
This is a fun project for upper grades researching country for reports! It is time to take a journey around the world. Turn your research into a lapbook to present all of your findings. Included:Title pageCountries of the world listinstructions on how I use this in my classroomTitle pages: people and placeshistorylifestylesocietyculture and fast factsbibliography6 graphic organizersPage for hand-drawn mappage for hand-drawn flagCountry contrast pagebrochure templatepage to write a recipeediting
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Informational Writing Template Packet {All About Books}
This packet is a blank "All About _____" writing packet. Students can choose the topic they want to research and then write about it. As an enrichment for kindergarten students, they have the option of creating a table of contents and adding captions to their drawings.
This packet aligns with ELA CCSS W.K.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Rainforest Habitat Unit - Common Core Non-Fiction (reading and writing)
This rainforest unit comes with printable student books written at two different levels to meet the needs of your students. The unit includes MANY common core aligned printable activities (vocabulary, compare and contrast, main idea, questioning, etc). Various writing pages and follow-up activities are also included.
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Rainfores
Grades:
1st - 4th
History of Halloween Passage & Dia de los Muertos Reading Comprehension October
Halloween and Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) are two holidays with rich histories. This resource includes everything you need to teach your students about the history of these important traditions. The two reading passages provide information on the origins of each holiday, and the accompanying activities help reinforce key concepts. ***New -- Audio support now available for both reading passages ***Students will love using the vocabulary cards to learn keywords, and the links and QR co
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Endangered Species Informational Writing
Informational Writing Using 4 Different Text Structures:Students will choose an animal from the Endangered Species list then research.Using the handouts in this resource, students will use the sample paragraphs and write their own paragraphs. They will then use the digital template to publish their own information writing. Resource included:* Student handouts with sample paragraphs for Description, Cause & Effect, Problem/Solution, and Sequence of Events* Digital Template for the magazine ar
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3rd - 6th
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind- A Complete Study
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Young Reader Edition is a compelling story about William who innovates an idea to help bring electricity to his small community in Malawi. His story is inspiring, and TRUE. This story is sure to touch the lives of your students! We have created EVERYTHING you need for a complete study of this book. This product includes:-An engaging virtual field trip-Chapter comprehension questions for each chapter-Three quizzes with answer keys-A comprehensive end of book exam wi
Grades:
6th - 9th
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Veterans Day Smiley Face Craft and Writing | Military Hats | Thank You
Veterans Day Smiley Face Craft and Writing | Military Hats | Thank YouGive your students the opportunity to learn and reflect on the many services and sacrifices that are made by our military members. Write veterans a thank you letter, describe the brave service men who make up the many branches, or draw pictures of the kind acts that they perform. Students can enjoy this meaningful writing opportunity and create a super cute craft!This resource includes:- a black and white smiley craft option-
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Not Grade Specific
Graphic Organizers (Informative Writing)
Updated 1-17-19Now there are 11 pages of graphic organizers. Two of them now come with primary lines. Additionally, the borders are thinner to allow for more space to write. There are also more options for those who teach multiple paragraph writing pieces.I would LOVE to know how these writing organizers work out in your class!
Grades:
K - 3rd
Desert Habitat Informational Unit
This desert unit comes with printable student books (facts, note taking pages, common core response questions), printable teacher notes, and follow-up student writing papers (rough draft and final copy)! It’s everything you need to teach about the desert while meeting common core standards. Please see the list below and our preview for more information!Desert Unit Includes:(34Pages Total)Student Book CoverStudent Book (habitat, plants, plant diagram, animals, animal diagram, table of contents)St
Grades:
1st - 4th
High School Christmas Reading Comprehension Passages and questions, plus writing
This Christmas Informational Text lesson for high school students includes an engaging 3 page text passage: "Anti-Claus? Confessions of a Santa Dissenter" A one page handout that can be printed or projected includes: --discussion starters/free write prompts about students' background and opinions on the cultural impact of Santa or "The Santa Myth." --reading and vocabulary questions that lead students to identify the author's claim and reasoning for his stance on Christmas. A fully printable wri
Grades:
9th - 12th
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Black History Month Writing and Bulletin Board Set
Black History Month Writing and Bulletin Board Set:
Get to the heart of Black History Month with this festive bulletin board set and writing activity that you can leave up the whole month long!
Option #1: Students can hone their research skills by writing biographies of 15 influential African-Americans. Writing paper and a research graphic organizer is included.
Option #2: Students can write acrostic poems about each important person. Acrostic poems can be descriptive or historical, or both
Grades:
1st - 6th
Native American Unit | Native American Regions
Ready to learn about the different regions of Native Americans? This Unit has many hands-on & visual activities to engage your students.Native American Regions Included:►The Southwest► Plains► Eastern Woodlands► Pacific West Coast ►California You will find motivating lesson plan ideas & templates for informational text and expository writing lessons. This download also includes activities to go along with Native American myths/legends/fables. This unit contains up to 4 weeks' worth o
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Country Report Research Template
This is a comprehensive template for students to use while researching a country.
Includes:
- Glossary of important geography terms
- Blank dictionary to fill in while researching
- Research covers: food, clothing, transportation, shelter, celebrations, traditions, religion, animals, interesting facts
If you like are studying countries around the world, be sure to check out:
Postcards from Around the World
Countries Around the World: Find and Correct the Mistakes
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Butterfly Life Cycle {Informational Writing Packet}
This is a 33 page informational writing packet about the life cycle of a butterfly. Inside the packet:
-Table of Contents to easily find what you want in the packet
-8.5" x 11" poster
-Book Covers (2)
-Bubble Webs {3 for differentiation}
-Transitional Word Graphic Organizers {2 for differentiation}
-Stages 1-5 Graphic Organizer
-Table of Contents {3 for differentiation}
-Heading “Butterfly Life Cycle” NO caption
-Heading “Butterfly Life Cycle” with caption
-Additional Writing Paper (handwriting
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Grades:
K - 3rd
How to Make Popcorn Snack Sequencing Clip Art
Demonstrate how to make popcorn with this step by step set of illustrations.You will receive 40 high quality images, which includes 20 color images and 20 black & white images in 300 dpi png.This set is also part of a largerBits of Whimsy Everyday Kids 3 BundleThis set includes:Girl with popcorn, bowl, microwaveGirl with popcorn in microwaveGirl with popcorn popping in microwaveGirl with bag of popped popcornBowlBowl of popcornBoy holding bag of popped popcornGirl holding bag of popped popco
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PreK - 5th, Staff
Also included in: Bits of Whimsy Clips: Everyday Kids Clip Art Bundle - THREE
Holiday Traditions Around the World Research Dodecahedron Project
Traditions Around the World is a wonderful way for your students to explore and learn about other countries/cultures and compare and contrast them to their own.This can be used as a "Christmas Around the World" project (which is how I use it), OR, as a social studies project on current and/or ancient traditions and cultures.How It Works:Students work in groups of three to complete FOUR mini-assignments each relating to a chosen country/culture. Once completed, students turn their hard work into
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Country Research Template
This is a clear and simple way for students to record information about a country.
Categories Include:
- Country Name
- Country Flag
- Currency
- Capital City
- Language
- Food
- Clothing
- Animals
- Shelter
- Interesting Facts
Ideally, this should be printed on 11*17 paper, but can be printed on 8.5*11 as well.
If you want something more detailed for the students to complete their research report, check out my
COUNTRY RESEARCH REPORT TEMPLATE
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Grades:
K - 4th
Oklahoma Land Run
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:
5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Oklahoma Resources Bundle
Coat of Arms Project
After reading a brief history of coat of arms, students will create their own personalized coat of arms with a creatively designed shield, illuminated letters, motto with a banner, and a one page written report. Students may also research their own family coat of arms. This is a great project for expressing artistic and writing skills.
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Grades:
6th - 7th
Family History Project - Heritage Research - Family Tree - Social Studies
Students enjoy learning about their own PERSONAL HISTORY as they learn the history of people around the world. Personalize learning of your Social Studies curriculum with a look at where your students are from. This quick and engaging Family Heritage project will help them learn how their ancestors (or they) got to the country they currently live in.Students will:Research the meaning of their nameInterview family membersCreate a family treeIdentify the countries and continents they're fromDraw
Grades:
4th - 7th
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Desert Neutrals "The One With The Cactus Writing Posters"
Your writing center will be fanCACTUS with these cactus and succulent writing process posters.what's included: 2 versions -full page writing posters: prewrite, draft, revise, edit, publish- cactus and succulent pots with the 5 steps of the writing process-editable full page template and editable pots-steps of writing process on pots not editable -full pages writing wall letters
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Desert Neutrals Collection MEGA BUNDLE
Winter Holidays Around the World Research RAFT Writing Task
Have your students research winter holidays from around the world with this RAFT writing task. This task can be used in 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, or 7th grade. This RAFT writing task has students selecting 1 or 2 countries to research its winter holiday. When students have finished, they can either create a brochure, poster, or a webpage to show their learning. If students choose 2 countries, they will be comparing/contrasting the countries holidays. If students choose 1 countr
Grades:
4th - 7th
Family Values Bundle - 20 Questions, Defining Roles, Parent-Teenager Assessment
Family Values. This is a combination package that combines three activities regarding families and family values. Activity #1: 20 Questions About FamilyAre you looking for a way for your students to open up about life in their family and how they fit into their family structure? This activity has always been helpful for me to start the discussion with students about the institution of family in either an Writing class, a Psychology Unit, or a Sociology Unit. Geared toward middle school or high
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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