How to Wrap a Present | Christmas Writing Activity | Holiday Paper

This fun how to wrap a present writing prompt activity invites students to write directions for others to follow explaining how to wrap a gift box. This is one of my favorite holiday writing prompts because it is a fun and engaging, real-world situation that students love! The writing resource includes differentiated templates, which makes it accessible to 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.

As a culminating activity, I always enjoy having someone try to follow the students’ written directions exactly as worded to wrap a box. This reinforces the importance of details and makes for a very memorable experience. Your elementary students will really enjoy this writing experience!

This writing resource is great for

◼️ whole group lessons

◼️ writing centers

◼️ sub plans

◼️ morning work

◼️ homework

◼️ a writing project

◼️ a bulletin board display

◼️ winter activities

◼️ December activities

◼️ remote learning tasks

WHAT IS INCLUDED:

✔ teacher guide that walks you through the writing process and resources included in the product

✔ parent communication letter that builds and strengthens the home and school connection, shares about what the students are working on, and requests donations

✔ project-based learning task card that poses a situation to students and gives directions

✔ differentiated brainstorming and schema graphic organizers to support students in generating ideas and activating prior knowledge

✔ differentiated research-based graphic organizers to support students in planning their writing

✔ differentiated draft writing templates for students to develop and edit their writing

✔ final draft writing templates for students to publish their work and have it be displayed on a classroom bulletin board

✔ grading rubric so expectations are clear for students and grading is quick and easy for you

✔ student writing reflection page that uses a prompt to guide students through reflecting on the learning experience

✔ class book covers so you can create a keepsake that your students can look back at throughout the school year

5 REASONS TEACHERS LOVE THIS RESOURCE:

► This resource is print and go, which will save you lots of time planning and prepping!

► Students are motivated by seasonal activities so they will be happy and excited to write.

► It guides students through the writing process, so they can confidently work their way through this project.

► It is not holiday-specific, so it’s appropriate for a public school setting and all students will enjoy it!

► It includes differentiated versions of the printables, so you can select which templates work best for your students.

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