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2nd grade writing-expository literature circles
Non-Fiction Informational Cereal Box Book Report- 6 Templates to Choose From!
This is a very fun activity for my class. I've made 6 different templates that you can choose from to have students use for their book report. This product includes topics covering the following:1. Animals: Use any animal book (Nat Geo's are great!)2. Who Would Win?: Any WWW book (Animal 1 vs. Animal 2)3. Biography: You could potentially use this for a writing autobiography activity as well4. Sports: Use any book that explains a sport5. Country/State: There are 2 different side covers to use d
Grades:
1st - 6th
Ocean Habitat CCSS Unit
This ocean 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 ocean while meeting common core standards. Please see the list below and our preview for more information!Ocean Unit Includes:(58 Pages Total)Student Book CoverStudent Book:Our Blue PlanetThe Sunlight ZoneCoral ReefsThe Twilight ZoneThe Midnight ZoneKel
Grades:
K - 3rd
Second Grade Non-Fiction Writing Paper (Lucy Calkins Inspired)
Here are all the paper choices your students would need to complete a non-fiction booklet (informational /expository writing). Follow the instruction and choose the appropriate papers by writing levels for your students. Full Content:Instruction 4 Cover Sheets (Pre-assessment, post-assessment, label, standard)Table of Contents SheetIntroduction Sheet8 Lines Sheet12 Lines SheetDashed 5 Lines SheetConclusion SheetPicture Glossary SheetGlossary SheetDiagram SheetRevision Strips SheetDifferent Kinds
Grades:
2nd
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU! 40 Writing Prompts for Starwars Day - Ages 7+ NO PREP
May the 4th be with you!Celebrate in style and save on planning time with these time saving and thoughtful writing prompts.Each with individual Starwars borders kids will love. 10 Instructional writing prompts10 creative writing prompts10 persuasive/argument writing prompts10 descriptive writing prompts.A5 Cards ready to go. School appropriate (No references to violence).Celebrate fandom on Star Wars Day, the official Star Wars holiday.NEW - Blend/Digraph resourceYou might like to check out our
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Grades:
1st - 8th
Habitats Bundle {Rainforests, Deserts, Ocean, & Forest}
This bundle includes our Ocean, Desert, Forest and Rainforest units.
Ocean Unit:
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Student Book Cover
Student Book:
Our Blue Planet
The Sunlight Zone
Coral Reefs
The Twilight Zone
The Midnight Zone
Kelp Forests
Parts of the Kelp Plant
Ocean Animals
Sea Otters
Sea Stars
Sea Urchin
White Sharks
Garibaldi
Sea Anemones
Jellyfish
Kelp Crab
Student Note taking pages (plant and animal adaptations)
Comprehension Questions (student page and answers)
Venn Di
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Inventor Book Activities K-4 - The Boo Boos that Changed the World
*2019-2020* Texas Bluebonnet Book If you're looking for a hard-hitting piece of literature that supports expository inquiry, showcases persistence, is part of the STEM movement, and can combine your reading and writing instruction, look NO more! This TX award winning book, The Boo Boos that Changed the World by Barry Wittenstein is a wonderful book to bring into your classroom or library that presents factual information about Earle Dickson with a fresh and engaging approach. This resource was
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Grades:
K - 4th
Mentor Text List Aligned with CCSS for Reading, Writing & Genres(Bundled)
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This resource includes a bundle of 5 of my popular mentor text lists. The book titles are organized alphabetically by skill. Lexile levels are listed for you to determine the reading level/grade level that is most appropriate for your class. If a Lexile level is missing, it is because there is no Lexile level listed for that title in the Lexile database.
You can use these books to introduce reading skills as a whole group or in small, guided reading groups. They can also be use
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Read Aloud Craft Grace Hopper Queen of Computer Code
If you're looking for a hard-hitting piece of literature that supports expository inquiry, showcases persistence, is part of the STEM movement, SHOWCASES WOMEN of power, and can combine your reading and writing instruction, look NO more! This non-fiction picture, Grace Hopper: Queen of Computer Code by Laurie Wallmark is a wonderful book to bring into your classroom or campus library that presents factual information about Grace Hopper and the MASSIVE computer programming contribution she made t
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K - 4th
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Second Grade Non-Fiction Writing Exemplar
Here is the exemplar for second grade non-fiction writing workshop. Use the exemplar written by the teacher to show students clear writing expectations and use it to model each craft/examples with your mini-lesson. The exemplar is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and TEKS on skills and elements of non-fiction writing. Follow the instruction and kick off non-fiction writing workshop with an end in mind.
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Instruction
Second Grade Exemplar
This exemplar is also include
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2nd
"Gary" by Leila Rudge - HOT Reading comprehension resources
"Gary" by Leila Rudge is shortlisted for the 2017 Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Awards - Early Childhood Book of the Year.This picture book is about Gary, a racing pigeon, and his adventures when he becomes lost in the city.This 50 page teacher resource includes higher order reading comprehension activities to support the picture book. A copy of the picture book is not included with this resource and would be required. Please note that this is an Australian picture book, so this re
Grades:
1st - 6th
26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie dePaola Book Unit
26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie dePaola Book Unit
*Save Time!
*No Prep!
*Ready to Use!!!
*Great for Whole Class, Guided Reading Groups, Literature Circles, and More!
*This is a novel study for 26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie dePaola. Twenty pages of student work, plus an answer key!
*This novel study divides 26 Fairmount Avenue into eight sections for study. Each section contains one or two chapters There is vocabulary, comprehension questions, and Common Core Standard taught in each section or
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Race the Wild: Great Reef Games
Hi!Race the Wild Great Reef Games by Kristin Earhart is the second in this ecosystems chapter book series. This complete literature pack includes:♦ Packet Cover Page♦ Question Pages & Answer Keys♦ Vocabulary 1 – teacher guide/list option♦ Vocabulary 2 – use dictionary for definitions♦ Vocabulary 3: Cards – for practice + Test♦ Spelling List, Noun & Verb Sort, ABC Order, and Test♦ 4 Character Trait pages♦ Word Search♦ Story Report♦ Clue Breakdown♦ Sage’s Ups and Downs♦ A Time to Change★ P
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Race the Wild Lit Study Bundle Books #1 - 4
The BFG - Class Dream Jar - Dream Recipe
This activity correlates with The BFG. The "Class Dream Jar" allows students to combine ingredients to create a trogglehumper or phizzwizard dream. Students/groups will randomly select 3 ingredients to create their own unique dream and then articulate their dream using writing skills and/or process.
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
Wombat Stew Procedure Writing Activities
Writing for early learners need not be stressful! Support your student's writing and editing process with these Wombat Stew procedure writing activities! This activity pack is from the Year 1 Procedure Writing Unit.7 Activities included!- Wombat Stew Unjumble Cards- Wombat Stew Activity Sheet- Wombat Stew Procedural Text- Wombat Stew Change it Up 1- Wombat Stew Change it Up 2- Stew Chart Activity Sheet- My Stew Flipbook ActivityIf you liked the look of these activities, you may also like these:-
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Reading Response Journal Prompts for Non-Fiction Books
This is a collection of Journal Prompts to go along with a Non-Fiction Read.
Each prompt is designed to be cut and glued into a Reading Response Journal. They can be used during guided reading, at center or independent reading time, or even as a homework assignment.
The prompts are divided by questions to answer, Before Reading, During Reading, and After Reading. There are three questions for each.
Check out my Teacher's Pay Teachers Store for a collection of Reading Response Journal Prompt
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1st - 3rd
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C.O.P.S. Writing Strategy Anchor and Desk Charts
Teach your kiddos to check their writing with the C.O.P.S. self/peer edit writing strategy. This download includes an anchor chart and a page with 6 small anchor charts that are great to put on student desks or send home as extra practice. C- CapitalizationO-OrganizationP- PunctuationS- Spelling and spacingEnjoy :) Follow on facebook and instagram for flash freebies @BigAppleSpeech
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Grades:
1st - 4th
STAAR Inspired Expository Writing Prompts
It is so hard to find writing prompts that will get students ready for state testing! To remedy this problem in my own classroom, I have created 20 expository writing prompts that are set up with the same format students will see on the STAAR writing test. Use these for class papers, tutoring, fast finishers, or writing centers.
This pack includes:
-20 STAAR inspired expository writing prompts
Grades:
2nd - 9th
Grades K-4 Special Education Non-fiction Writing Curriculum
We can teach about the world! Students will learn to write their own science or social studies topic based non-fiction chapter books to teach others. They will learn to use non-fiction features such as bold words and diagrams to elaborate their writing. This is the second unit in a series of 4 nine weeks units that will introduce different genres of writing to your students. It is inspired by Lucy Calkin's All About Books, Non-fiction Chapter Books, and Informational Writing. Check out the previ
Grades:
K - 4th
Emotive Language Sentences
This resource is designed to be used when introducing students to persuasive writing, particularly using emotive language. Using the sentences provided, students are to think of other words that have the same meaning as the ‘everyday words’ but make the reader feel a certain emotion. Students are to then re-write the sentences and record the emotive words in the sentences and refer back to these when writing.
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Grades:
1st - 6th
Dead/Boring Words: Super Hero Your Words ( Theme)
Super Hero your students writing!
All of our students have times that they continue to use the same words over and over. With this product your students will have an opportunity to select a better word ( Super Word) to insert into their writing. Use this in a center or have them posted on the wall. I have found this to be helpful. This product comes with 14 most commonly over used words with at least 6 alternative word choices.
Thanks to Heidi for helping me out with this. She was the inspi
Grades:
1st - 5th, Staff
Geronimo Stilton The Treasure of Easter Island
This small unit contains comprehension activities for the book Geronimo Stilton: The Treasure of Easter Island. It also has resources for a mini research report on Easter Island and the moai statues. Unit contains:*14 comprehension questions for the book*Book summary writing page*Teacher notes and ideas*Research/note taking organizer*Student editing checklist*Report stationaryBack to the Basics by Danielle Truscott
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Newspaper Templates (Four Styles)
This Google Doc newsletter template includes two styles. The first style is great for students to use by themselves. The second style is great for student collaboration. Share the Google Doc with your whole class and have them work together on one newspaper or have each student create their own! Both styles use a three column layout which allows for easy editing. Your students can add images and color to spice up your newspaper!Included:• 4 different newspaper templates editable in Google Docs•
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Information Writing Graphic Organiser : Minibeasts
This comprehensive graphic organizer template is designed to engage primary-aged students on the topic of 'Minibeasts' informational writing task. Contains clearly labelled sections for students to easily record essential details about their chosen Minibeast.Perfect for Classroom and Homeschool Settings: Whether you're a teacher looking to enhance your classroom English/Science curriculum or a homeschooling parent seeking engaging resources, this Minibeasts Graphic Organizer Template is a versat
Grades:
K - 6th
Helen's Big World-The Life of Helen Keller by Doreen Rappaport-Book Journal
Help bring alive Helen Keller and her amazing life with this student journal that includes interpretive comprehension questions and skill based activities. This 56 page journal includes many graphic organizers, constructed response questions and a week's worth of activities. This journal can be used a few pages at a time or as a packet. Can also be used for assessment purposes.
The journal includes:
-Fiction vs. nonfiction
-What do you know about...
-Prediction
-Questions/answers while readi
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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