Informative Writing Prompts with Reading Comprehension Passages Text Evidence
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Do you need no-prep, engaging writing prompts for your third graders, fourth graders, or fifth graders to use during your writing instruction? This variety of informative, narrative, opinion, and seasonal writing prompts can be used for whole group instruction, small groups, assessment, early finishPrice $18.00Original Price $40.50Save $22.50
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Want to make informative writing more engaging? These no-prep informative writing prompts with reading comprehension passages are perfect for upper elementary students. They can be used for whole group expository writing instruction, small groups, test prep, early finishers, substitute teacher days, and ELA rotations or centers. Printable and digital versions (on Google Drive™ and Easel) are both included!
➡️ Would you like to try it out first? You can download one free writing prompt here!
Included Reading Passages and Informative Writing Prompts:
- Ants
- Dinosaurs
- Mercury
- Monkeys
- The Moon
- Orcas
- Owls
- Penguins
- Pluto
What's Included in the Printable Versions:
- Teaching Tips with Writing Folder and Notebook Cover Options
- Teacher Binder Covers for Organization
- Informational Reading Passages
- Reading Comprehension Tests (5 Questions Each)
- Informative Writing Prompts
- Rubrics
- Answer Keys and Examples
What's Included in the Digital Versions:
- Informational Reading Passages
- Reading Comprehension Tests - (5 Questions Each and Self-Grading for Instant Data!)
- Informative Writing Prompts with Completed Examples
- Rubrics
Please Note:
You need to have a Google™ account to access the digital versions. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
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Purchase this MEGA writing prompt bundle to get these informative writing prompts, plus opinion writing prompts, narrative writing prompts, AND seasonal writing prompts!
Here's What Teachers Have Said...
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This is exactly what I have been looking for! The passages, quizzes and writing assignments are perfect. The digital resources are awesome. Sometimes when resources are digital they are so small in Google Slides that the students can't read them. That is not the case here. Everything is spaced out perfectly. I love the Google Forms for the quizzes as well. I have been using this as station work for my students and it is engaging and helps them on their independent writing skills. Thank you so much! I will definitely be purchasing more when I use up all of these!" -Megan F.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This resource was so helpful in teaching informative writing." -Kendra E.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Use these for an entire quarter of writing. Students choose from the topics given. Topics are interesting and the articles are informative and easy for students to read. Writing piece turn out great!" -Kelly K.
How Can You Teach Informative Writing?
- Whole Group Instruction: Make copies of the reading passage and informative writing planner and prompt for each student (or assign the digital version). Model how to plan and write the informative essay, then have your students write it independently or with support. Please refer to the next page for more details.
- Small Group Instruction: Give different groups of students various informative writing prompts and work with them in small groups. This is a great way to differentiate your instruction!
- Assessment: Assign a reading passage and an informative writing prompt to your students and have them complete it for a grade.
- Early Finishers: When students finish their work early, reading passages and informative writing prompts are a great ELA activity.
- ELA Rotations/Centers: If you have ELA rotations/centers in your classroom, have a rotation dedicated to writing and have students practice responding to reading passages.
- ELA Test Prep: On many state assessments, students are required to read a passage (or more than one), then write an essay based on a prompt. You should provide ample opportunities for students to practice responding to what they have read.
How Can You Use Writing Prompts to Teach Your Whole Class?
- I suggest teaching one informative writing prompt per week.
- During the week, you can model how to effectively read/annotate the passage, plan the essay, and write it with your students, then have them write their own essays independently or collaboratively.
- I’ve provided a suggestion for your weekly lessons. You could also divide it into two weeks of instruction.
What Are Some Other Tips for Teaching Informative Writing?
- Use your projector to display the reading passage and your writing example to the students. You can open a blank document on your computer, display it on the board with your projector, then type or write part of an essay (such as the introduction paragraph) with the students’ input while they copy it on paper or in their notebooks.
- Be sure to make copies of the reading passage, planner, and writing prompt for each student.
- Then, students should independently or collaboratively write part of their own essay, such as the introduction paragraph.
- Unless it is an assessment, assist students individually on their writing.
- Sit at your teacher table and have the students come to you or walk around the classroom to provide support and enrichment.
- Alternatively, assign the digital version and have students use their own devices to follow along.
Where Can You Find More Information about Teaching Writing?
- Click here to visit my blog, where I provide tips for teaching writing in elementary classrooms.
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