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Teach kids about informative writing with the hamburger analogy. Then practice with seasonal or science topics. Your students will love these projects - and you will too! [Looking for research projects? Filter your search with the custom category with that name.]

Hamburger Paragraph Project - Printable & Digital Informative Writing Activity

By Brenda Kovich

In this informative writing project, kids craft hamburger paragraphs. Printable or digital activities let them kids develop topic, detail, and concluding sentences; elaborate; improve word choice; and add transitions. It's fun and educational!Open

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.5, W.5.2, W.5.5

$11.00

$8.80

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How to Carve a Pumpkin Prompt - Halloween Writing Activity 2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade

By Brenda Kovich

Improve informative writing with Halloween this how-to paragraph prompt. As students explain how to carve pumpkins, activities focus on good beginnings and endings, word choice, sentence variety, sequence and order words. Kids in second, third, or

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Halloween

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.2.2, W.2.5, W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, L.2.1, L.2.2, L.2.3...

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Winter Writing Prompt: How to Build a Snowman Activity - 3rd & 4th Grade Project

By Brenda Kovich

Looking for a fun and effective winter writing activity? Ask your students to explain how to build a snowman. The step-by-step nature of this familiar topic makes writing a how-to paragraph a breeze! The project focuses on writing good beginnings

Subjects:

Writing, Winter

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.4, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.4, W.4.5, L.3.1, L.3.2, L.3.3, L.3.5, L.4.1...

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Burger Paragraph Writing Activities Bundle – Video, Anchor Charts & Templates

By Brenda Kovich

For great paragraph writing, grab a burger! The analogy helps kids develop topic, detail, and concluding sentences; elaborate; improve word choice; and add transitions. Fun-filled activities provide direct instruction, reinforcement, and practice of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Printables, Video Files, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

$21.00

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7 Hamburger Paragraph Writing Anchor Charts with Examples - Sandwich Posters

By Brenda Kovich

The hamburger analogy makes paragraphs fun and easy! Seven anchor charts explain steps in the writing process with strategies and examples. Together, they teach how to organize and develop informative texts. Open the preview to take a closer look.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.5, W.4.2, W.4.5, W.5.2, W.5.5

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (24.54 MB)

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Hamburger Paragraph Writing Template with Examples for Modeling

By Brenda Kovich

Hamburger writing templates help kids craft better paragraphs! They develop topic, detail, and concluding sentences; elaborate; improve word choice; and add transitions. As a bonus, you'll also receive one-page graphic organizer that can be used

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

$6.00

Digital Download PDF (43.72 MB)

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Informational Writing in Science Class – Examples & Graphic Organizers

By Brenda Kovich

Practice informational writing in your science class! A slideshow models seven strategies with step-by-step examples. Anchor charts and graphic organizers support five nonfiction text structures. Open the preview to take a closer look.First, model

Subjects:

Science, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Printables

CCSS:

W.4.2, W.5.2

$7.50

Digital Download ZIP (10.93 MB)

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Digital Hamburger Paragraph Writing Activity & Graphic Organizer - Google Slides

By Brenda Kovich

The hamburger paragraph goes digital! Using Google Slides, kids develop topic, detail, and concluding sentences; elaborate; improve word choice; and add transitions. Finally, they use their sandwich pieces to write.Open the preview to take a closer

Subjects:

Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2a, W.5.2b

$5.00

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Back-to-School First Day Icebreaker & Beginning-of-Year ELA Writing Sample

By Brenda Kovich

Get acquainted with three back-to-school ELA activities. Kids get to know each other on the first day with an icebreaker. Then they complete an “All About Me” page. Finally, they write “something special about me,” for a beginning-of year writing

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Back to School

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.3.4, W.4.2, W.4.4

$3.00

Digital Download PDF (11.96 MB)

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Communities Protect Earth’s Resources NGSS 5-ESS3-1 – Wastewater Treatment

By Brenda Kovich

In what ways do communities use science ideas to protect the earth’s resources? To address NGSS 5-ESS3-1, students explore the wastewater treatment process and determine which science concepts helped with development. Finally, they write an essay to

Subjects:

Science, Earth Sciences, Informational Text

Grades:

4^th, 5^th

Types:

Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.4.5, RI.5.5, W.4.2, W.5.2

$5.00

Digital Download PDF (30.48 MB)

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How to Write a Paragraph Video - Informative Writing with the Hamburger Analogy

By Brenda Kovich

In this 12-minute presentation, kids, teachers*, and parents learn how to write a nonfiction paragraph. Using the hamburger analogy, the video models selection of key details, writing topic and concluding sentences, elaborating, improving word

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Expository, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Handouts, Posters, Video Files

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2b

$5.00

104

Video & Supporting Information
Duration: 11:40

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Acquired Traits - Influenced by the Environment – Science & Writing NGSS 3-LS3-2

By Brenda Kovich

Kids observe photos of traits influenced by the environment, establish cause-effect relationships for acquired characteristics, and write explanatory paragraphs or essays. This set of science activities addresses NGSS 3-LS3-2, as well as ELA

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.3.2c

$4.00

Digital Download PDF (22.80 MB)

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Butterfly Writing Project - Using Informational Text Structures

By Brenda Kovich

Kids love learning about butterflies - - - and you’ll love the way they write using five different informational text structures. The project fortifies your students’ understanding of purpose, organization, and key words.Open the preview to take a

Subjects:

Biology, Writing, Informational Text

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.3.2, W.4.2, W.5.2

$4.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Time flies when you're having fun! I taught fourth grade for more than 35 years and loved it. Today, my mission is to create enjoyable, engaging materials your classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe in student-centered learning that's seriously fun. In my store, you'll find engaging genre studies and hands-on science, as well as scaffolded ELA and math units that move kids to mastery.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I'm proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher (Middle Childhood Generalist) and have received three special awards: Lilly Teacher Creativity Fellow, Crystal Apple Award Winner, and Lake Central Teacher of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received a B.A. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Elementary Education, a Gifted and Talented Endorsement - all from Purdue University.

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1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, Homeschool

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Algebra, Basic Operations, Fractions, Geometry, Graphing, Measurement, Numbers, Science, Anatomy, Astronomy, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Elections - Voting, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Music, Computer Science, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep, Geography, Other (ELA), Gifted and Talented, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Classroom Management, Statistics, Word Problems, General Science, Physical Science, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Thanksgiving, Christmas-Chanukah-Kwanzaa, Poetry, Autumn, Halloween, Winter, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Decimals, Black History Month, St. Patrick's Day, Spring, Place Value, Tools for Common Core, Earth Day, For All Subjects, Summer, Informational Text, Test Preparation, End of Year, Engineering, Close Reading, Women's History Month, Classroom Community