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1st grade writing-essays thematic unit plans
Animal Writing Paper with Prompts
⭐Animal Writing Paper with Prompts⭐ These writing pages offer a simple and fun solution to your writing centers! Use as a report template for an animal focus unit or as a creative template to spark your students' imaginations! ⭐How to Use this Resource:⭐These writing pages can be used in a variety of ways! Leave open-ended, allowing students' creativity to flow, or use the writing prompts to offer ideas and to help guide research. Print and laminate writing prompt pages for extra durability.2
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PreK - 4th
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Fractured Fairy Tales Unit- 40 lessons reading writing film making-US Spelling
Fairy Tales are short stories that can be used with children of all ages. Most children will have some background knowledge of at least a few fairy tales which makes this genre of writing accessible to all.This unit of work is aimed at Grade 5-7 but can be easily adapted lower or higher - in fact, I have included vocabulary lists from Grade 4 upwards!This unit includes:* Unit planner (8wks or 40lessons)* An Immersion /Introductory Lesson* Detailed lesson plans (with specific skill focuses listed
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PreK - 10th, Staff
Reptiles
Reptiles
This unit covers ELA and Science standards. Students will collect data about reptiles and then make educated opinions about what reptile they like the most. I completed this unit with my kindergarteners, however I feel like this unit is more geared towards 1st-3rd
Fact sheets are included in this unit. However, the teacher may want to provide some additional resources for this project.
Unit Includes:
Reptile Facts
Bubble Maps for Snakes and Turtles
A Lizard's Day Circle Chart
Life
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Writing
Writing
Kindergarten Writing
Opinion Writing
This unit covers ELA and Science standards. Students will collect data about sharks and whales and make educated opinions about which they think is better the shark or the whale. I completed this unit with my kindergarteners, however I feel like this unit is more geared towards 1st-3rd
See the blog post about this unit.
KINDERGARTEN 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAYS
Fact sheets are included in this unit. I have also linked to a freebie below that has links to e
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Winter Personal Narrative {Differentiated}
This packet is filled with a personal narrative writing activity about the many adventures of winter that is differentiated for all learners.
Together you and your students can write about your favorite winter activities with this differentiated writing unit that is for all learners!
Before actually completing the personal narrative writing activity spend a couple of days reading different realistic fiction books about winter, create a list of winter activities, and teach mini lessons on how
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Insects
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Insects
This unit covers ELA and Science standards. Students will collect data about insects and then make educated opinions about what insect they like the most. I completed this unit with my kindergarteners, however I feel like this unit is more geared towards 1st-3rd
Fact sheets are included in this unit. However, the te
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Mammals
Mammals
Mammals ELA and SCIENCE
This unit covers ELA and Science standards. Students will collect data about mammals and then make educated opinions about what reptile they like the most. I chose to concentrate on three mammals: Tigers, Gorillas, and Elephants. I completed this unit with my kindergarteners, however I feel like this unit is more geared towards 1st-3rd
Fact sheets are included in this unit. However, the teacher may want to provide some additional resources for this project.
Do
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Christmas - Creative Writing
Creative Writing Workshops can be stressful, BUT NOT WHEN YOU HAVE - ELF IN DISGUISE! Your students will quickly be writing a creative story and you will be coaching and guiding and gathering writing grades all at the same time. It's Writer's Workshop meets fun and your students will love it!In this NO PREP - PRINT & GO WRITING UNIT, Mistletoe the Elf desperately needs a vacation from building toys. He or she wants to escape the North Pole before Christmas so that he/she can enjoy a vacation
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1st - 5th
Small Wild Cats 2nd Grade Nonfiction Reading & Writing Unit W.2.2 & RI.2.9
Learn all about small wild cats in this 2nd grade nonfiction reading and writing unit. Work on comparing with RI.2.9 and writing informative essays W.2.2.. Cats covered are the Arabian Sand Cat, Asian Leopard Cat, Pallas’s Cat, and Geoffroy’s Cat. With over 30 total different worksheets and activities, this wild cat unit covers the lesser-known relatives of lions and tigers. 31 Unique pages 140 total pages Documents are available in full color, ink-saving color, black and white, and ink-saving b
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Sharks vs. Whales ELA and Science Freebie
This freebie is meant as a preview to my Sharks Vs. Whales ELA unit. The freebie includes links to several educational videos about sharks and whales, coloring sheets, and a writing page.
The whole unit includes graphic organizers that help writers organize thoughts to write an essay. It also includes a template that beginner writers could use to help teach essay writing. Your kids will find this to be fun and exciting. You might even catch them loving those dreaded essays!! :-) You can find t
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K - 3rd
FREE Astronaut Craftivity
FREE Astronaut Craftivity is a great addition to your Space Unit. I used this when doing the Exploring Space Unit found in the shop. Students wrote about what it would be like in space and used the astronaut printable to create themselves.
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K - 3rd
Toy Rating Opinion Writing | Opinion Writing Unit | Creative & Descriptive Unit
Need a fun and creative writing project to end your Opinion Writing Unit? Your students will LOVE this writing activity. Students pick one toy they would like to rate on a scale of 5 stars. They then defend and explain their rating with sentences and callout words. Perfect for introducing or adding to descriptive writing with describing words!Includes a variety of layouts for you to mix and match! Make a large poster with two full-size pages or complete the entire project on a single-page layout
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K - 2nd
Astronaut Research Report and Graphic Organizers
Need to introduce a research report to your kiddos? This cute report template is perfect for Space week. Let your kiddos research and write about their favorite astronaut. This aligns with several Common Core Standards. Everything you need to scaffold this important learning is included.
This Research Pack includes:
-Easy to use Graphic Organizer
-Rough Draft Writing Page with Prompts
- Final Draft Writing Paper
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Fractured Fairy Tales Unit- 40 lessons reading, writing, creating films!
Fairy Tales are short stories that can be used with children of all ages. Most children will have some background knowledge of at least a few fairy tales which makes this genre of writing accessible to all.This unit of work is aimed at Grade 5-7 but can be easily adapted lower or higher - in fact, I have included vocabulary lists from Grade 4 upwards!This unit includes:* Unit planner (8wks or 40lessons)* An Immersion /Introductory Lesson* Detailed lesson plans (with specific skill focuses listed
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PreK - 10th, Staff
CCSS-Aligned Animal Research Report for Second Grade
This unit has been successfully implemented with second graders and rigorously meets three Common Core State Standards for Grade 2 Writing. Students will participate in a shared research project by reading a number of books on an animal to write an informative essay. The essay will include an introduction, paragraphs on the animal’s appearance, diet, habitat, and survival techniques, and a conclusion. Students will have the opportunity to strengthen their writing through the five stages of the
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1st - 4th
Red Ribbon Week Templates
Three cute templates to use for your Red Ribbon Week activities. One page has a large white space to print whatever you want on. The second has lines for students to write on. The last has a space for younger students to draw a picture and write a description below it. The files posted are PDF files and are not editable, but are perfect for printing.
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1st - 5th
Animal Informational Research Report
Designed with first through fifth graders in mind, this resource includes materials for students to use while conducting research on animals, as well as materials for the presentation of their final writing piece, in an Animal Report. To complete this project, students will: research their chosen (or assigned) animal use a graphic organizer as a prewriting tool to organize their research write informative text in paragraphs for each componentcreate an Animal Report booklet as their final product
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1st - 5th
NGSS:
3-LS2-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 3-LS1-1
Writing Mentor Text, Read Aloud For Writing, Writing Genre Texts
This resource is great to have for go-to texts during writing. I always keep the pack printed so I can quickly find a book to read when introducing or continuing a writing unit. Don't forget if you can't buy these books most of them are on YouTube! *Authors are not included, just titles.*WHAT'S INCLUDED»How To Read Alouds»Persuasive Read Alouds»Personal Narrative Read Alouds»Opinion Read Alouds»Descriptive Writing Read AloudsDon't forget to check out some of my favorite manipulatives and hands o
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Animals
Insects
Reptiles
Mammals
Whales and Sharks
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Mammals
Reptiles
Insects
Whales vs. Sharks
This unit covers ELA and Science standards. Students will collect data about sharks and whales, mammals, insects, and reptiles. I completed this unit with my kindergarteners, however I feel like this unit is more geared towards 1st-3rd
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.7
Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of
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K - 3rd
Primary | Elementary Writing Bundle | Various Texts Types | Distance Learning
Get everything you need to organize your young writers. This bundle of no-prep writing packs will inspire your students throughout the year. Save yourself hours of prep time: print and go.***************************************************************************This 80-page pack is broken into ten themes, each with eight specific tools, including graphic organizers, story structure grids, essay planners, and themed writing paper. Kids love the look and the colour: with ten years of classroom us
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PreK - 6th
Writing a Friendly Letter - Example and Template
Writing a friendly letter is a fun and interesting project for students when they are writing to someone they know or just met and want to know more about. Students will learn why we write friendly letters, who we write friendly letters to, what to include in a friendly letter, how you will publish your friendly letter, rules to follow when writing a friendly letter, tips that will help when writing a friend letter, different closings you can use in your friendly letter, 2 examples of friendly l
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1st - 12th, Staff
Personal Narrative EET Organizer
Use EET to help students organize, illustrate, and write their own personal narrative.This pack is to help students organize and expand thoughts and ideas. Each bead is explained on a 'cheat sheet' located in the packet.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Paragraph Writing Unit {{freebie}}
This is a sneak peek at my Paragraph Writing Unit! Use these free pages to help you begin planning out your paragraph unit. The full pack, found here, includes:A 2 week unit made up of mini-lessons that are “tried and true” in a second grade classroom.. * Lesson Plans* Posters* Examples* Writing Pages
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1st - 3rd
Thanksgiving Activity Unit - Pilgrims and Indians
This Unit has 5 activities best for second grade but can be used with any grade with modifications.
This unit includes:
~ Pilgrims and Indians Word Search
~ Essay Question with drawing/coloring activity: Draw a feast on the table and describe it by using your five senses.
~ Template for turkey: What I am Thankful for...
~ Thanksgiving Pilgrims and Indians Word Jumble
~ Acrostic poem "Thanksgiving" Things I am thankful for...
See my reading and writing self monitoring rubrics on my page! Low
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
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