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Creative writing Common Core RI.6.2 resources
Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Projects and Activities - Reading Passages - Map - Test
Ancient Mesopotamia Interactive Notebook unit - This 140+ page package of Mesopotamia activities contains everything you need to teach a complete Ancient Mesopotamia unit! This includes reading passages, research activities, foldable activities, questions, graphic organizers, and more. Perfect for your Mesopotamia or Ancient Civilizations unit, all resources are classroom tested and include detailed instructions and creative handouts. Very little teacher prep in needed – simply print and teach!
Grades:
4th - 7th
Middle School Literacy Stations
An entire year's worth of middle school literacy stations. There are eight stations total. I do two full rotations per grading period so there are a total of 64 different activities in this package. We meet once a week in stations and students complete two stations on that day. They spend about twenty minutes in each station before rotating to the next station. Station rotation orders are also included. Stations included are: word work, read aloud, read independently, learn independently, techn
Grades:
5th - 8th
Writing: Interacitve Foldable Organizers and Practice
Bring your students’ writing notebooks to life with folding writing organizers and lessons for each writing task!
This product contains everything you need to teach writing. Step-by-step guided instructions with photos, writing prompts, examples for modeling, and dozens of folding organizers are included!
Like many teachers, I often used graphic organizers to help students plan and organize their ideas for writing. Unfortunately, students are easily bored by regular organizers and many kids pr
Grades:
6th - 8th
Comic Strip Templates, Activities & Assessment - Narrative Writing | Sequencing
UPDATED!! Do you have reluctant writers? Students who love graphic novels? Use these comic book templates for comic writing, story sequencing, story elements graphic organizer, personal narrative or to demonstrate learning in other content areas! Includes templates, planning sheet and rubric. Use these resources WITH the comic writing templates:Summarizing Activities - Reading Comprehension Strategies UnitRoll & Write with Writing PromptsWriting Folder for Junior Grades -------------------
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4th - 6th
Titanic Disaster Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the Titanic disaster of 1912. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informational textA crossword puzzle and wordsear
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5th - 6th
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Earth Day Activities Nonfiction Information Reading Test Prep
Ready-to-use and rigorous. Share Earth Day with your students by reading informational texts that explain the celebration. They'll practice finding the main idea, locating text evidence, author purpose & point of view. Round out the lesson by challenging students to create an upscale project -- perfect creative activity.This resource includes:informational text about the history of Earth Day and how it has changedcomprehension questionspractice identifying main ideas and types of supporting
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5th - 8th
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Holocaust Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about World War 2 that looks into the Holocaust, where six million Jewish people were murdered. The bundle focuses on key facts about the Holocaust, from the rise of Nazi Germany to the eventual liberation of the camps in 1945. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWr
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5th - 7th
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THE HOBBIT MEGA BUNDLE: Intro, Close reading, Review, Test, Essays, Book writing
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exception
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Grades:
6th - 8th
A LONG WALK TO WATER Comprehension/Vocabulary/Assessment Novel Study CCSS Unit
The Student will stay engaged! Challenging and rigorous unit that will keep your kids thinking and growing as a reader. OVER 40 PAGES OF ENGAGED MATERIAL JUST ADDED! GREAT FOR DISTANCE LEARNING, TOO, WITH EASY TO USE PACKETS, ACTIVITIES, AND ASSESSMENTS NEEDING LITTLE INSTRUCTION.Also, here are a few comments from teachers who are honestly complete strangers to me who have used very similar novel units I have created: "I just purchased this product, and so far I'm very happy with what I've s
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5th - 7th
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Narrative Writing Checklist - FREE - Primary Exploration - Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
FREE Narrative Writing Checklist serves as a wonderful reminder for students to check their work! The checklist walks students through the editing process to ensure that they are submitting their best work! This is a great addition to a writing center or narrative writing booklet. In my classroom, I use this narrative writing checklist along with Primary Narrative Writing and Book Cover Assessment. This Narrative Writing Booklet is a step-by-step student work booklet that teaches students to suc
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PreK - 8th
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Christmas Around the World Close Reading & Writing Bundle 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the traditions of Christmas around the world. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informational textIncluded in the
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5th - 6th
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Freak the Mighty Higher-Order Thinking Novel Study (CCSS Aligned)
**Recently Updated!**I created this novel study for the higher-level 5th graders at our school who need to be challenged. This novel study begins with an introduction to Medieval Times and King Arthur. Most activities in this novel study are self-differentiating. Students may choose from a variety of writing prompts or otherwise. The first four pages of this novel study are to be used before beginning the novel. These activities provide an introduction to concepts that are critical to understand
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5th - 6th
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THE HOBBIT - End-of-novel activities (TEST, ESSAYS, COLLABORATIVE BOOK WRITING)
"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West."(from the last conversation between Thorin Oakenshield and Bilbo Baggins) WHY "THE HOBBIT"? "The Hobbit" by J.R.R. Tolkien is an extraordinary novel, and if you're here, you probably think so too. Not only does it offer a captivating, exciting, funny, and at times even touching story, but it also takes the reader on a real journey of growth, hand in hand with its protagonist, Bilbo Baggins. That's why it's always an exception
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6th - 8th
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Great Depression Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the worldwide economic disaster of the 1930s - The Great Depression. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informatio
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5th - 6th
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Aztec Empire Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the key facts, advancements, religion and famous figures from the Aztec Empire. The bundle has four or five separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up th
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5th - 6th
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Hernan Cortes Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the famous Spanish conquistador and explorer, Hernán Cortés. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into four separate lessons of reading, sorting and w
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5th - 6th
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Moctezuma II Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about the last emperor of the Aztec Empire, who fell to Hernan Cortes and the Spanish Conquistadors, Moctezuma II. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading activity where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split into
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5th - 6th
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Halloween Close Reading & Writing Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the traditions and history of Halloween. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informational textIncluded in the Clo
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5th - 6th
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Comprehension Questions/Literacy Activities: Who Was Babe Ruth- No Prep
Interest Level Grades 3-7This unit is meant to be used with the book Who Was Babe Ruth? by Joan Holub. It is part of a series of books published by Grosset and Dunlap, a division of Penguin Group Inc.. The Scholastic book order club is a great way to get free books using your bonus points. The students love these books as they are simple but filled with tons of information and fascinating facts about different people in past history and current. We will be writing more activity guides for other
Grades:
3rd - 6th
9/11 Attacks Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the terrorist attacks that took place on September 11th 2001. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat informational tex
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5th - 7th
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First Thanksgiving Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle 5th & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the Pilgrims that arrived in the United States on the Mayflower, and their first year as colonists including the first Thanksgiving ceremony. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write th
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5th - 6th
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World War I Close Reading & Informational Writing Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
An informational writing unit and close reading activities about the First World War, the global war that took place between 1914 and 1918. The bundle has four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade and sixth grade.Included in the Informational Writing Unit:Four fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort into paragraphsWriting templates for four draft paragraphsA prompt sheet for students to write their introductionA template for students to write up their neat info
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5th - 7th
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World War II Close Reading Book & Writing Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
This bundle comes with two close reading books, and an informational writing unit - all about World War 2. There are 20 complete lessons, and 100s of pages of activities about the global war.Firstly, the World War II Collection contains close reading activities on: 1 – The Outbreak of War in Europe2 – World War II (Overview)3 – Dunkirk and The Battle of Britain4 – The Blitz5 – The Eastern Front6 – The Attack on Pearl Harbor7 – The Battle of Midway8 – The Holocaust9 – The Surrender of the Axis Po
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5th - 7th
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Analyzing Graphs: Bus Ridership Trends, Text & Questions, Middle School
Delve into the complex landscape of bus ridership trends in America with our comprehensive lesson on graph analysis and comprehension. Explore the multifaceted factors contributing to the decline in bus ridership, supported by insightful data and thought-provoking comprehension questions.In this engaging lesson package, students will analyze interactive graphs illustrating the downward trajectory of bus ridership since 2013. They will then delve into an illuminating article highlighting the soci
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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