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5th grade writing-expository scaffolded notes
Informational Writing Prompts with Paired Passages & Checklists
This product includes-Two sets of Winter themed paired non-fiction passages (4 passages total Penguins/Polar Bears and Antarctica/The Arctic)-One opinion writing prompt for each paired passage-One informational writing prompt for each paired passage-Interactive notebook glue in sort for informational writing-Informational writing checklist-Informational writing notes layout -Interactive notebook glue in sort for opinion writing-Opinion writing checklist-Opinion writing notes layout-Interactive n
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Biography Graphic Organizer Created for 2014-15 ReadyGen 4th Grade Unit 1 Task
This PDF graphic organizer was created to go with 4th grade ReadyGen Unit 1 Module A performance task. This was created to go with the new 2014-2015 updated task. It can be used for any biography report as a scaffold as well. It includes...* early life* adult life* why he/she is famous* interesting fact* picture and caption* quotes* personality traits* facts* timeline of important events* how he/she has influenced others* sourcesYou can find the digital version of this graphic organizer in Go
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Show, Don't Tell Writing Strategies: Types of Elaboration for Writing Paragraphs
Teach students elaboration writing strategies to explain their text evidence or add more details to their paragraphs through elaboration examples, sentence starters for elaboration, and paragraph writing practice with these writing practice worksheets and anchor charts. These writing strategies are ideal for 4th and 5th-grade students to help them write detailed paragraphs when explaining their text evidence in text-based writing through explicit examples and handy elaboration sentence starters.
Grades:
4th - 5th
Identify The Thesis Statement Worksheet
Each question is an introductory paragraph of an essay. Students are instructed to underline the thesis statement and predict the prompt. I use this as practice in identifying a thesis statement before I have students write their own. It really helps to see student examples of thesis statements first. Three questions are easier, with typical three reason thesis statements at the end of the paragraph. Three questions are a bit trickier because the reasons are in separate sentences from the actual
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4th - 8th
Also included in:Â Thesis Statement Worksheet Bundle
Writing Graphic Organizer *BUNDLE* Informative and Argumentative
My best selling writing graphic organizers are now in a bundle! There is one for Informative/Expository and another for Argumentative/Persuasive. They are intended for a 4-5 paragraph paper. These are amazing resources for you students ranging from 3rd to 9th grade! They are great for helping to prepare your students for standardized writing tests. It helps to organize their thoughts and information found in their grade level text.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
How to Write a Paragraph: A Step by Step Guide to Paragraph Writing
Writing paragraphs has never been easier with this step by step color coding method! I use this to teach my students AND my own children paragraph writing and it has improved their writing tremendously!This strategy for writing paragraphs has transformed the way my students write their paragraphs, and in turn - their essays! The lesson teaches students how to use three different colors to add specific details to their body paragraphs. It is a step by step guide that does not overwhelm students.
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Formal Letter Writing - Business Letters
Help your students learn how to write formal (business) letters with this engaging, real-world writing project. Editable Google Doc documents and non-editable PDF versions are included, as well as a step-by-step lesson plan. Your students will be guided while writing letters of compliment or letters of complaint to local businesses. Our students loved this writing project!
This product contains:
Links to Google Doc Documents and Rubric (1 page)
Lesson Plan with Pictures (5 pages)
T-chart - Fri
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Viet
Informative Writing: Guided Notes, Outlines, Sample Texts & More
Improve your students’ writing by focusing on PURPOSE and STRUCTURE of Informative/Explanatory essays.Perfect for introducing informative writing or using as a review of essay-structure before district/state writing assessments. Essay writing can be overwhelming for students and challenging to teach. Many writing resources assume students already understand essay structure, which for many, simply isn't the case. If you have struggling, unorganized writers, this product is here to help!Product
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â 5-Paragraph Essay Writing Bundle: Informative & Opinion Units
Writing a Memoir Scaffolded Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Easel
Set out on a storytelling adventure with this Memoir Writing Unit, thoughtfully designed for student engagement and the exploration of personal narratives. This step-by-step scaffolded guide ensures that every student (general education, SPED, and ELL) is supported through each phase of the memoir writing process. Unit Highlights Include:Memoir Anchor Chart: Provides an outline of memoir characteristics for easy reference.Inspiring Read-Aloud Recommendations: Dive into the world of memoirs with
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in:Â Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Informational Writing- Animal Research Project- Note Taking Graphic Organizers
I created these note taking pages for our animal research projects. These pages provide students with questions to focus on when they are researching their animals. I have found that this really narrows down and helps the students to focus on certain parts of researching. The first page is a general one-page research outline.The can be used to differentiate for students that need shorter writing assignments. The following pages are more specific with different parts of an animal research project
Grades:
4th - 7th
Writing an Autobiography Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6 Print. Go.
Encourage students to set out on a voyage of self-exploration with this Autobiography Writing Unit. This unit is designed to bring personal narratives to life, encouraging students to document their unique stories. Ideal for fostering a deeper understanding of nonfiction writing, this unit is scaffolded allowing for differentiation and independence.Inside This Unit:Anchor Chart: An engaging chart to simplify autobiography writing.Resource Cover: Keeps student materials neatly organized.Clear Def
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Animal Research Project for 5th Grade
Do you need an informative piece of writing for your students to complete? Look no further! This animal research project is Common Core Aligned and includes everything you need to turn your students into animal researchers!
Includes:
*Welcome Letter (Introducing Students to Task)
*4 Different Notes Pages - Modified to fit your students needs
*Brochure Planning Pages
*Checklist (for you AND your students to use)
*CCSS Rubric (for standards based grading)
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5th
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5th Grade Expository Writing Project | Westward Expansion Informational Writing
Your students will craft a thoroughly researched, well-constructed expository essay about Westward Expansion in America! Incorporate social studies into your writing block with this NO PREP resource that takes your students through an informational writing project from start to finish - simply print and put into easy-to-use packets for your students! Students will be guided through the entire writing process in this no-prep resource! This 4th, 5th, and 6th grade expository writing project is th
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4th - 6th
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Writing Non-Fiction: Sentence Starters_One-Pager!!!
The document is a graphic organizer that includes non-fiction writing sentence staters when incorporating concrete details and analysis. Transitions and a how to for integrating in-text MLA citations are also included on the one-pager. Great for the front of students' binders!
Grades:
2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Pitchforking - Bernabei sentence writing practice
This is a sentence writing practice using Gretchen Bernabei's pitchforking strategy. This activity can be used as a station or independent practice. Included in this file is 2 different station directions, 1 pitchforking essay revision worksheet, 2 pitchforking practice worksheets, and 1 sheet of pitchforking notes.
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5th - 12th
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Narrative, Expository, Descriptive, Opinion Writing Digital Activities | SOL 4.7
Understanding the organizational structures of narrative, expository, descriptive, and opinion writing can be difficult for our young writers. These digital, interactive activities are a helpful way to organize your lessons on the different forms of writing and their organization, especially for distance learning!Students will use this resource right in Google Slidesâ„¢! These time-saving instructional and practice slides will make a great addition to your writing workshop lessons!Students will re
Grades:
4th - 5th
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WRITING SKILLS LESSONS BUNDLE Informational Research Unit PPT Notes Practice
***BUNDLE & SAVE 25%!*** Help students gain informational writing skills with this no-prep, 321 page/slide, 12-unit Informational & Research Writing Skills Lessons Bundle. PowerPoints, Guided Notes, Guided Practice, Teacher Directions, CCSS-alignment, and Answer Keys are included for all skills, and most skills include additional practice, activities, and/or assessments. This TWELVE LESSON BUNDLE provide 10+ weeks of scaffolded lessons for your ELA classroom!The easy-to-follow Guided Not
Grades:
4th - 8th
Ultimate Writing Bundle
Create an interactive writing wall along with a hands-on or digital writing journal! I use both of these products constantly throughout the school year!
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
Email Etiquette for Kids
Help your students learn about the dos and don'ts of sending emails by using this lesson plan and corresponding graphic organizers. Students will take notes to learn about email etiquette and then apply what they've learned to write purposeful emails. These activities will last about 3 class periods and will help set the stage for your students to become responsible digital users. This is a great activity to integrate expository/informational writing with technology.Students will also compare an
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Custom Bundle for Viet
{Expository Writing} Graphic Organizers & Checklist
Use this product to introduce the structure of an Expository essay!
My students have glued the Expository Writing Checklist in their writing folders. I laminated it and they mark each step with their dry erase markers when they have completed each step.
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
ACE Expository Writing Strategy Interactive Guided Notes
Do you teach the ACE method for writing expository paragraphs? Have your middle school students learn what each letter of ACE stands for (Answer, Cite, Explain) with these handy, differentiated Pixanotes™! Then use the included writing frame that features the visuals from the Pixanotes™ to help your students craft a super expository paragraph!What are Pixanotes®?Pixanotes® are a blend of traditional 2-column notes and interactive notebooks that use visuals to boost comprehension and recall! S
Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Reading and Writing Vocabulary Interactive Guided Notes BUNDLE
Guided Writing Templates & Graphic Organizers: Brainstorming & Prewriting
These writing templates and graphic organizers help students brainstorm and organize their ideas before they begin writing their drafts. They are supplementary resources that make the writing process easier for the students and are a great way to scaffold, but they do not replace explicit instruction. I personally love using these, specially with students that have a hard time structuring an essay. It guides students in the writing process. Some of my struggling writers love looking at their end
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Television News Report Scaffold Outline Weather Script Media TV English Speaking
This resource is perfect for junior or middle schoolers (Australian grade 5 - 10) who are producing and creating their own news bulletin, segment or stories. This detailed explainer and scaffold provides a great launchpad for extension of ideas and techniques associated with reporting the news!Television News Report Scaffold includes: - a layout and suggested order of working to create a nightly TV news bulletin- opening sequence for the news bulletin- two feature news reports - linking devices-
Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Dive into these meticulously crafted writing units, specifically designed to cater to the diverse needs of 5th and 6th graders. By purchasing this bundle, you not only secure an exceptional value—even if an item might not be immediately needed—but also gain access to a wide array of writing genres, all at a discounted rate.What Sets This Bundle Apart:Scaffolded Learning Approach: The units are built on the principle of scaffolding—thoughtfully sequencing content, materials, and tasks to support
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4th - 7th
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