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Writing-expository Common Core L.3.2 resources
2nd and 3rd Grade Writing Lessons for Informational and Paragraph Writing
Are you looking to spice up your writing block with fun, engaging, and meaningful activities? This is UNIT FOUR of an 11 unit series. This unit will guide your students in writing three informational writing pieces and includes everything you need to drive your instruction. We have three themes for this writing unit: Writing Informative Paragraphs with Hamburger Paragraphs (in this week students will also inform the reader about their friend), All About Holidays, My Specialty: _____ where stude
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2nd - 3rd
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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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Monthly Writing Picture Prompts | June Journal Prompts with Pictures Inc
This resource is a bundle of ALL of our writing prompts. There are 675 writing prompts covering a variety of topics including the seasons, each calendar month, the holidays, and a variety of other topics as stated below. There are 15 writing prompts for each TOPIC and those are further broken into opinion writing, informative/explanatory writing, and narrative writing. We have also included mini versions of each writing prompt that can easily be pasted into an interactive notebook or writing
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3rd - 5th
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How to Carve a Pumpkin Prompt - Halloween Writing Activity 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade
Improve informative writing with Halloween this how-to paragraph prompt. As students explain how to carve pumpkins, activities focus on good beginnings and endings, word choice, sentence variety, sequence and order words. Kids in second, third, or fourth grade have fun while improving their writing.Open the preview to get a closer look.Guided by a series of organizers, students use proven strategies to compose informative texts:Focusing on the explanatory genre of writingPlanningDevelopingUsing
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 3 Halloween Writing Prompts - Activities for Third and Fourth Grade
CCSS Research & Informational Writing Project (Topic: 7 Wonders of the World)
Your students will have the opportunity to engage in a fun and interesting research project about The New Seven Wonders of the World. This project teaches children how to read informational texts, compile facts about a topic from more than one source of information, synthesize prior knowledge and new learning on a particular topic, and present research findings in the form of an informational text that the students, themselves, will be authoring. It also expands their worlds as they learn about
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3rd - 5th
Memoir Writing Unit - Common Core Aligned
Memoir Writing Unit of Study - Takes students through the entire writing process to write their own choice of memoir based on three mentor texts by well known authors. Some mini-lessons include teaching anchor charts provided, student handouts, graphic organizers, and examples.
• Common Core Aligned
• 14 mini lessons to teach including:
* What is a memoir
* Gathering ideas using mentor texts
* Planning using graphic organizer
* Personal monologue
* Hooking the reader
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3rd - 5th
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How-To Essay: Multi-Draft Explanatory Writing for Grade 3 (CCSS)
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Do you know how to use a Rainbow Loom or build a house on Minecraft? Your students do! Let your third-graders share their expertise with How-To Writing!
Instead of doing several Explanatory Essays, I like to focus on just one and help students make it better and better through multiple drafts that add new skills each time. This method makes writing informative texts easier to manage for you and your students.
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3rd
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Animal Research Report: Multi-Draft Informative Writing for Grade 3 (CCSS)
"LOVED this resource!!!"
Mammals! Amphibians! Reptiles! Birds! Fish! Oh my!
Instead of doing several Informative Essays, I like to focus on just one and help students make it better and better through multiple drafts that add new skills each time. This method makes research writing easier to manage for you and your students.
These "Ready To Print" student pages meet EIGHT of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts (ELA) for Grade 3 Writing & Language! This Exp
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3rd
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Thanksgiving Activity for Elementary Students
Need a Thanksgiving activity for elementary students that your students (and their parents) will LOVE?! Teach "how-to" writing for kids by asking them to explain how to cook a turkey. Students will focus on sequencing, using transition words, and paragraph writing for kids. A simple craft is included. Use for whole group, writing workshop, or as an at-home writing project. Send home a booklet to be enjoyed by families at their Thanksgiving dinner. Print & DigitalHow to Cook a Turkey T
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1st - 5th
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Also included in: Worksheets on Thanksgiving
Animal Research Report: Multi-Draft Informative Writing using Google Docs {CCSS}
"This is such a great product! I'm ready to rock it with my class!"“My students are STILL talking about their research reports almost 4 months later. Thank you for such an amazing and easy to use resource!”Mammals! Amphibians! Reptiles! Birds! Fish! Oh my! Instead of doing several Informative Essays, I like to focus on just one and help students make it better and better through multiple drafts that add new skills each time. This method makes research writing easier to manage for you and your
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: CCSS Writing for the Year BUNDLE: Four Digital Writing Resources (GAFE)
Common Core Animal Inquiry Research and Writing Project Grades 3-5
Your students will have the opportunity to engage in a fun and interesting research project about animals that are considered to be keystone species and how they directly influence their ecosystems. A keystone species is an animal that has a deep impact on an ecosystem. If a keystone species goes extinct, it would cause several other species in that ecosystem to also become extinct because of their dependence on the keystone species. This project gives children the important experience of read
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3rd - 5th
Animal Research Bundle: From Anchor Charts to Assessments!
Animal Research BundleThis Animal Research Project Bundle contains all you need to teach students how to complete a self-directed research project ending in a Natural History Museum with a unique animal cube project. Teaches non-fiction text features, note taking, paragraph writing skills and adding details. Includes 5 weeks of ready to go lesson plans. Students will choose one animal from a selection of grade-appropriate non-fiction and focus on their animal's adaptations, habitat, predator
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3rd - 5th
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Biography Research: Multi-Draft Informative Writing using Google Docs {CCSS}
"I just love resources to ad to my Google Drive assignments. This was to the point and easy for students to follow. Thank you much!!!!"My Best-Selling Biography Resource is now available in Digital Format!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 mak
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3rd - 5th
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Oh, Christmas Tree! - An Expository Writing Activity
This week long holiday writing activity takes students through the complete writing process to compose an expository paragraph about which type of Christmas tree they prefer. File includes step-by-step instructions, editing and revision checklist, and grading rubric.
Oh, Christmas Tree! - An Expository Writing Activity by Confessions of a Teaching Junkie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
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3rd - 5th
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The Art of Information Writing Complete Unit
Slides and materials for each session! Are you teaching students nonfiction, informational, or expository writing? This ART OF INFORMATION WRITING COMPLETE UNIT product pairs seamlessly with Lucy Calkins' 3rd Grade Information Writing Unit 2: The Art of Information Writing and requires no prep for teachers teaching the Units of Study by Lucy Calkins.It includes 21 ready-to-go mini-lessons including teaching points, turn & talks, modeling, active engagement, independent practice, and shares (
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3rd - 4th
Adverbs- Grammar In Context Writing Lessons for 2nd / 3rd Grade
Teach 2nd- and 3rd-grade students how to write with adverbs, not just memorize the grammar rules about them!With Jivey's Write On! Grammar Integration Resources, you'll be teaching grammar in context during your writing time through exploration, revision, and application. This print-and-teach resource, aligned with best-practices, provides lessons and activities on the use of adverbs and should be incorporated into your writing lessons. The lessons and activities in this resource are designed in
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Grammar In Context Writing Lessons GROWING BUNDLE for 2nd / 3rd Grade
Inspirational Quotes Writing Picture Prompts | Quotes Journal Prompts with Pict
This quotes themed writing prompts resource includes 15 notable quotes with corresponding writing prompts to get students thinking, analyzing the quotes, and writing thoughtful responses to the prompts. There are 5 writing prompts for each of the following categories: opinion writing, informative/explanatory writing, and narrative writing. We have also included mini versions of each writing prompt that can easily be pasted into an interactive notebook or writing journal and completed therein.
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Monthly Writing Picture Prompts | June Journal Prompts with Pictures Inc
Valentine Opinion Writing Craft, February Writing Prompt, Would you Rather
This Valentine Opinion Writing Craft is a fun way to practice the writing process this February. Students will state their opinion and reasons in response to the "Would you rather" writing prompt: Would you rather receive flowers or candy?This resource has every template you need to brainstorm, draft, revise/edit and publish. Choose one of the craft toppers to incorporate a more personal touch to the published pieces. Perfect for February Bulletin Boards.This Engaging Resource Includes:- Brains
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Year Long Writing Prompts Monthly Writing Crafts Growing Bundle
myView 3rd Grade Unit 2 SUPPLEMENT Word Study/Spelling Writing Vocab Conventions
myView Literacy Grade 3, Unit 2 Weeks 1-5 SUPPLEMENT for Word Study/Spelling, Vocabulary, Conventions, Complete How to, Persuasive Writing Unit (focus for Unit 2) & Weeks 1-6 Overview/Outline for all ELA areas (unit 2) DIGITAL GAMES INCLUDED!! APPLICATION OF SKILLS AS ON MYVIEW ASSESSMENTSAs comprehension strategies can be practiced through many myView resources (Cold Reads, Weekly passages, Progress Check Ups), the ELA areas mentioned above will be assessed through the weekly Progress Check
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3rd
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Winter Opinion Writing Craft, January Would you Rather Writing Prompt
This Winter Opinion Writing Craft is a fun way to practice the writing process this January. Students will state their opinion and reasons in response to the "Would you rather" writing prompt: Would you rather build a snowman or go sledding?This resource has every template you need to brainstorm, draft, revise/edit and publish. Choose one of the 5 craft toppers to incorporate a more personal touch to the published pieces. Perfect for those cold winter days.This Engaging Resource Includes:- Brai
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Winter Writing Craft Bundle, January Bulletin Board Activities
Complete K-3 Common Core Writing Rubrics and Checklists
This the complete set of my Common Core Writing Rubrics and Checklists for K-3. Separately I sell the sets for $3.75 apiece, so if you are looking for just your grade level I would recommend checking those out in my store.
Kindergarten Rubrics+Checklists
First Grade Rubrics+Checklists
Second Grade Rubrics +Checklists
Third Grade Rubrics and Checklists
I hope to save you time and help you communicate to parents. These rubrics can help you have a clear picture of what your students' have ma
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K - 3rd
Punctuation Poster - Pirate Theme
This is an adorable punctuation reference page for young students. It gives a definition of periods, question marks, quotation marks, commas, exclamation points, and apostrophes, along with an example of each. 'Full Stop' is used in place of period for my Australian friends.
This page is great to help young children learn to use the correct punctuation in their daily writing. I print enough copies for the entire class in color. I then put the reference page into a sheet protector that goes into
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Writing Resource Bundle - Punctuation, Editing, and I'm Done Resources
St. Patrick's Day Lucky Marshmallow Cereal Writing Craft, March Opinion Writing
This Lucky Marshmallow Cereal Opinion Writing Craft is a fun way to practice the writing process this March. Students will state their opinion and reasons in response to the St. Patrick's Day writing prompt: Do you like Lucky Charms Marshmallow Cereal?This resource has every template you need to brainstorm, draft, revise/edit and publish. Choose one of the craft toppers to incorporate a more personal touch to the published pieces. Perfect for March Bulletin Boards.This Engaging Resource Include
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Year Long Writing Prompts Monthly Writing Crafts Growing Bundle
Personal Narrative Writing Unit of Study - Elementary Writing Workshop
Personal Narrative Writing Unit of Study - Takes students through the entire writing process to write their own choice of personal narrative using "Ira Sleeps Over" by Bernard Waber as a mentor text. Some mini-lessons include teaching anchor charts, student handouts, and graphic organizers.
• Common Core Aligned
• 13 mini lessons to teach including:
* What is a personal narrative
* Gathering seed ideas from a list
* Planning using web graphic organizer
* Plot organization
* Writing a catchy lea
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3rd - 5th
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