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Writing-expository Common Core RI.2.6 resources
Procedural Writing - Writer's Workshop "How-to" Unit
Procedural "how to" writing is an engaging and fun way to bring the “real world” into the classroom. What is included:Characteristics of Procedural Texts – a one page description of features usually found in procedural (“how-to”) texts.Reviewing a Procedural Text – students will select or use a teacher-chosen procedural text to review. Students will read or scan the procedural text, checking off each characteristic that they find. Students will then describe the most useful feature of the tex
Grades:
2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Custom Bundle for Viet
Book Reports BUNDLE to Use with ANY Book
56 Book Reports to use with ANY Book, both Fiction and Nonfiction! Using this book report BUNDLE in your classroom will benefit your students' reading comprehension skills:Looking for digital book reports for distance learning? Check out my Digital Book Reports Google Drive Edition.FICTION:Story elementsMaking connections to textQuestioning the textAuthor's purposeCompare & contrastProblem & solution / conflict & resolutionBeginning, Middle & EndSummaryCharacterizationSequencin
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1st - 4th
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Solar Oven Investigation: Make S'mores with a Pizza Box Solar Oven
Investigate the energy from the sun with this fun Common Core related unit. Students will work through the scientific process while responding in writing. This digital download contains:
Detailed Instructions on how to assemble a pizza box solar oven with photographs
Donation request sheet
Note pages for the scientific investigation
Data collection sheet
Graph for a bar or line plot
Graphic organizer for procedural writing
S'more themed writing paper
Standards addressed: RI.5, RI. 6, RI
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2nd - 5th
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Ocean Animals Nonfiction Reading Passages and Lessons
Who doesn't love the ocean? This non-fiction informational reading and writing unit is perfect for kindergarten, first grade and second grade students who want to learn about ocean animals. Included are nonfiction articles for close reading on Ocean Animals All About DolphinsOctopusSeahorsesCrabsSea AnemonesStarfish Sea TurtlesThe nonfiction articles include stunning photographs and nonfiction text features. They can be used in guided reading groups or whole class. They are a great way to pra
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Bundle
Main idea and supporting detail sorting | Finding the Main Idea activity
Looking for a way for students to distinguish between the main idea and supporting details? This low prep sorting activity includes 10 different sets of sentence strips and is a great way to support instruction on distinguishing between the main idea and supporting details in both reading and writing. This resource includes a printable and digital version for Google Classroom. It also includes an assessment that can be accessed through TPT's Easel tool.Included are:Ten different sets of printabl
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Main Idea and Supporting Detail Bundle
Writing Informational Non-Fiction Books: Weather | 5 Week Writing Unit
Elevate your writing workshop with our comprehensive "All About/Informational Writing" resource! Engage your students in an exciting journey as they delve into the captivating world of weather storms, conducting research and crafting their very own non-fiction informational books.What's Included:5 Weeks of Engaging Writing Plans:Seamlessly integrate this resource into your curriculum with a carefully planned five-week writing schedule, ensuring a structured and engaging learning experience.Sugge
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1st - 4th
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Arthropods Research and Reports Insects - Scorpions Dragonfly Prawns Beetles
Your kindergarten, first grade and second grade students will have so much fun reading, writing, making books and crafts about five different arthropods: scorpions, prawns, dragonflies, stag beetles and katydids. These nonfiction materials provide the perfect amount of scaffolding so your students can be successful:reading passages with factsgraphic organizerssentence starterswriting papersmini books5 animal craft templatesThis download has everything you need to teach your students through the
Grades:
K - 2nd
Mentor Texts for Expository Writing on Habitats | Close Reading Passages
We can make Informational Reading fun, a little challenging, and easy to implement by using Close Reading Articles. You can, because I have written these Habitat Close Reading Passages that are leveled (3 levels) to meet the needs of your students. It will save you research time and planning time. Each passage has leveled comprehension questions and an answer key.** Included in our Writing Program! CLICK HERE to see everything included. Hop to our Writing Curriculum to get over 190 Resources. Yo
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Close Reading Bundle and Reading Passages Bundle
Animal Adaptations Project and Activities | Project Based Learning
This unit is based off of the fun, educational picture book, What if I had Animal Teeth. The students will be educated on various features and adaptation of animals. There are a variety of lessons, that are all step by step and have the students doing research, using technology, informational writing, presenting, creating, listening, group work and more. This is DIGITAL and PRINTABLE. Digital options in a zip drive.** Included in our Writing Program! CLICK HERE to see everything included. Hop to
Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS3-1
Also included in: Project Based Learning Curriculum 1st Grade PBL Activities
Animals and Their Babies Nonfiction Reading Passages and Lesson Plans
Teach nonfiction reading and writing using this baby animals pack. The resources in this packet are designed to meet Common Core Standards for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade while making learning FUN and ENGAGING!This product has 24 nonfiction articles for close reading on baby {and grown up} animals: Puppies Puppy Fun Facts Hedgehog Hoglets Hedgehogs African Elephant Calves Elephants Panda Cubs Panda Bears Piglets PigsPolar Bear Cubs Polar Bears Giraffe Calf Giraffes Sea Lion Pups Sea Lions K
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Nonfiction Reading Passages Bundle
Hero Research Project-PDF, Google Slides, and Easel Options
Heroes are everywhere...some are famous, and some are right next door!This resource is accessible for a distance learning, as well as a traditional classroom setting. You will be able to access a Google Slides presentation, a PDF file that can be printed off for students, or as an Easel resource. This product engages students in a four phase mini-research project. In part one, students identify what it means to be a hero. In the second part, they research a famous hero, using both print and
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Interactive Notebook Bundle for Language Arts | ELA Reading Grammar & Writing
Take advantage of this money savings bundle of my two language arts interactive notebooks: Second Grade Language Arts Interactive Notebook (which covers grammar and writing skills) and Reading Interactive Notebook for the Primary Grades which covers most of the second grade CCSS for reading and lots of the first and third grade CCSS for reading too. Do NOT purchase if you already own either of these products. These products are usually $13 each ($26 total) so by bundling, you're getting a grea
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1st - 3rd
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Research Graphic Organizers
This is a pack that can be used to complete several different research projects at the elementary level.
The graphic organizers included are:
Questioning Before Research
KWHL Before Research
Q&A Organizer
Research Organizer
State Research
Animal Research
Biography Research
Organizing Research
Grades:
1st - 5th
Informational Writing and Report Templates for Research Reports
Informational writing and research report templates with 6 nonfiction close reading passages. Low to no prep activities will turn your kiddos into scientists with this self-directed research project!Your students will have a blast studying the ocean habitat through reading these kid-friendly non-fiction passages. (Passages may also be used for close reading activities).Turn research reports into one of the most beloved activities you do this year! It's so hard to find quality research materials
Grades:
1st - 3rd
NGSS:
3-LS4-3
, 2-LS4-1
, 3-LS4-2
, 3-LS3-2
Penguins Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Passages with Text Features Glossary
This Antarctic penguin reading comprehension and writing bundle includes 5 nonfiction passages with text features. This unit focuses on the non fiction text features of glossary and bold print words while reviewing comprehension strategies of topic, main idea, text evidence, ask and answer questions, and schema for 5 different printable nonfiction readers. Great for working on glossary skills! Each printable nonfiction passage includes the following text features: diagrams labelscaptionsbold wo
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Pigs NONFICTION GOOGLE and PRINTABLE Passages and Writing Activities
NON-FICTION DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDES & PRINTABLE Passages. Teach informational text INTERACTIVELY with vocabulary work, comprehension questions, notetaking, and expository writing. Use during guided reading, whole-class instruction, or for individual learning and on GOOGLE CLASSROOM. This can be used for first, second, or third grade. DIGITAL & PRINTABLE versions accommodate all distant learners! Perfect for a unit on Farm Animals! Here's what's included:Passages:1-page Printable Passage 2-
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Sharks Reading Comprehension Nonfiction Text Feature Passages Diagrams Crafts
This shark nonfiction reading comprehension and writing bundle includes 5 non-fiction books with text features. This unit focuses on the non fiction text features of diagrams and visuals in text while reviewing comprehension strategies of topic, main idea, text evidence, ask and answer questions, and schema for 5 different printable nonfiction readers. Great for working on diagram skills! Fun for Shark Week or any other day of the year!Topics covered in the small reader are appearance, food/die
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Frog Animal Research and Informational Writing Report Pack {Common Core}
This Frog Research and Informational Writing Pack will include all that you need to get started helping your amazing kiddos to research frogs. This pack includes:
**Emergent Level and a Beginner Reading Level Fact research papers so that you can help all of your students be successful!
**A Research Pack that includes a research report COVER, recording pages for APPEARANCE, DIET, HABITAT and INTERESTING FACTS
**Frog KWL and Frog CAN, HAVE, ARE papers
**Frog LIFE CYCLE page with realistic clipar
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K - 3rd
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Penguin Research Project
This document includes an introduction to penguins, penguin habitats, information with web links and research writing pages for the following penguins:
~adelie
~african
~chistrap
~emperor
~erect-crested
~fiordland
~galapagos
~gentoo
~humboldt
~king
~little (or blue)
~macaroni
~magellanic
~rockhopper
~royal
~snares
~yellow-eyed.
I used this as a research-based project. I have attached a matrix that you can use or you can use as a sample for students to gain information about their penguin.
If
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K - 5th
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Outer Space Theme Reading Comprehension Bundle | Fiction vs Nonfiction Unit
This Outer Space reading comprehension bundle focuses on comparing fiction vs nonfiction texts with activities for 5 different mentor texts. This unit will have students excited to explore space and these reading comprehension activities are wonderful supplements to your outer space research or outer space-themed studies.The Outer Space Books covered in the bundle are:Astronaut HandbookMae Among The StarsMousetronautPenguinautStargazersEach of the 5 units includes:a unique craftwriting promptsg
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2nd - 3rd
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Kangaroo Animal Research Project 1st Grade Informative Writing Prompts
Are you teaching about mammals and looking for informational writing activities to motivate your students? Then you will love this Kangaroo Animal Research Project Based Learning Reading Packet! Students can create a poster, lapbook or interactive notebook with fun flip book and foldable templates. Inluded is a reading passage and a bubble map graphic organizer for students to gather their fun facts information.When finished, invite students to deliver an oral presentation to a partner, small gr
Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Animal Research Project 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages
Horses NONFICTION GOOGLE and PRINTABLE Passages and Writing Activities
NON-FICTION DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDES & PRINTABLE Passages. Teach informational text INTERACTIVELY with vocabulary work, comprehension questions, notetaking, and expository writing. Use during guided reading, whole-class instruction, or for individual learning and on GOOGLE CLASSROOM. This can be used for first, second, or third grade. DIGITAL & PRINTABLE versions accommodate all distant learners! Perfect for a unit on Farm Animals! Here's what's included:Passages:1-page Printable Passage 2-
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Animal Research Project 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage
Are you looking for engaging informational writing activities that will motivate your students? Then you will love this Koala Animal Research Project Based Learning Reading Packet! Students can create a poster, lapbook or interactive notebook with fun flip book and foldable templates. Inluded is a reading passage and a bubble map graphic organizer for students to gather their fun facts information. When finished, invite students to deliver an oral presentation to a partner, small group or whole
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Animal Research Project 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages
2nd Grade Lexile 500 Planets Reading Comprehension Passage Assessment
Do your students know WHY Pluto is not a planet anymore? Are you teaching a unit on the Solar System, Planets, or writing complete simple sentences? Your students will love learning new and interesting scientific information about the basics of the planets in our Solar System in these reading and writing activities. For example, do your students know how gravity and inertia work against each other to create planetary orbits? This product has at least 3 hours worth of work for your students to en
Grades:
2nd
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