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Biography Graphic Organizers Research Project Book Report and Writing Templates
Are your students overwhelmed by the thoughts of a research project? Do they struggle with not knowing how to organize their information and thoughts to create a biography report?These Biography Research Project and Writing Templates are designed to help your students easily complete a biographical research paper, and create a fun final project.Use this easy-to-use project to help your students learn how to write a biographical research paper. Choose from 4 different graphic organizers for stude
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2nd - 6th
Dr. Seuss Research Biography Activities Flip Book | Read Across America
This Dr. Seuss biography research flip book is perfect for having your students learn more about Dr. Seuss's life while learning research skills! We use this research book during Read Across America day/week. The flip book comes in two sizes (both full page and half page), and it is perfect for students to work individually or collaboratively. Please note: The questions in the flip book are general information questions about Dr. Seuss's life, and students can use the internet and biography lib
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1st - 8th
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Ocean Animals Research Reports Sharks Crab Sting Ray Starfish Sea Turtle Writing
Your kindergarten, first grade and second grade students will have so much fun reading, writing, making books and crafts about five different ocean animals: crab, great white shark, stingray, starfish and sea turtle. 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
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K - 2nd
Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & Sacagawea Unit
Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, & SacagaweaTeaching Westward Expansion and want to tie it into your reading standards? This unit includes three detailed, kid-friendly passages- one about the Louisiana Purchase, one about Lewis and Clark, and one about Sacagawea- which can be used for close reading or informational purposes in Social Studies. Comprehension Questions:★ all three passages include cause and effect practice★ a main idea activity for the Louisiana Purchase★ a mapping/followin
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3rd - 5th
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Anne Frank, Activist, The Diary of Anne Frank, Body Biography Project
This Anne Frank, Activist, The Diary of Anne Frank, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the Jewish teenage girl who journaled her experiences while in hiding from the Nazis during World War II. This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. Learn all there is to know about one of the strongest
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Reading A-Z Biography Companion, Body Biography Projects Bundle
Severe Weather Research Project | Nonfiction Reading, Google Slides & 3D Project
Students will research severe weather using these non-fiction articles and will answer text-based questions with this digital and printable resource. This research is perfect for in class or at home! My students absolutely love to research, so I wanted to share a class favorite with you!Before you buy: This research journal is included in a bundle! The bundle includes two options - my Severe Weather Research Project & Mammal Research Project (or) my growing bundle which includes ALL of my cu
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2nd - 5th
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Farm Animals Research Reports Horses Pigs Cows Rooster Expository Real Pictures
Your kindergarten, first grade and second grade students will have so much fun reading, writing, making books and crafts about five different farm animals: horse, pig, cow, rooster and goat. 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 entire process or re
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K - 2nd
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Arctic Animals Research Project - Winter Reading Comprehension Activity Habitat
Let students research arctic animals in a fun, hands on way! This differentiated project is packed with winter reading passages to practice nonfiction comprehension and reach the needs of all students. Students will love learning about these polar animals!***CLICK HERE to SAVE 30% OFF on ALL 5 of my Animal Habitat Research Projects!***Click the preview to see it up close! ^^^Help students develop these critical reading skills:Re-reading for comprehensionCiting evidence from the textGathering key
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1st - 2nd
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Groundhog Day Activities: Nonfiction Book with Reading Comprehension
Groundhog Day Activities: Nonfiction Book with Reading ComprehensionBuy this as part of a BUNDLE and save!Nonfiction Reader BUNDLECheck out these other Groundhog Day resources:Groundhog Writing CraftGroundhog Easy ReadersIncluded in this download is:One Groundhog reader with 6 pages in black and white and color. The reader has real images and activities using those same images.Reader comes in color and black and white:full size paper to use as a class book or for your libraryhalf size pages fo
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PreK - 2nd
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Biography in a Bag
Great way to research biographies and present to classmates in an interesting and engaging way. Promotes deep thinking and creativity. After reading a biography or studying a historical figure students complete this two page document and find household items to symbolize the person studied. Items can symbolize character traits, accomplishments, hobbies, etc. Students bring items in bag and are displayed and explained to class along with new information learned about historical figure. Rubric inc
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3rd - 8th
States of Matter Digital Activities - Solid, Liquid, and Gas Science Activities
These digital States of Matter activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all k
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1st - 2nd
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Types of Communities - Urban, Suburban, Rural Communities
These digital Types of Communities activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We a
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1st - 2nd
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Mini Biography Organizer & Writing Paper
This can be used for any small biography research activity! It includes a graphic organizer for gathering information (name, year of birth, year of death, most important contribution, picture, and five additional facts) and writing paper.
Meets Common Core standards (nonfiction text, writing to inform, researching).
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1st - 4th
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Zoo Animals Research Book Project- Expository Writing for K-2
ALL PRODUCTS ARE 50% OFF IN THE FIRST 24- HOURS THEY ARE LISTED! IT PAYS $$$ TO FOLLOW ME! ABOUT THIS PRODUCT*RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNING READERSWOULD BE A GREAT RESOURCE FOR STRUGGLING READERS AND WRITERS IN1st -2nd GRADES, AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS!Every year I struggle to find Kinder friendly resources for Expository Writing. So I developed this set to help my beginning reader's start the Research Writing Process. This set includes articles that are very easy for beginning readers. They als
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PreK - 2nd
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Earth Day Digital Activities - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Activities - Earth Day
These digital Earth Day activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We all know kid
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Literacy and Research Digital Curriculum - A Year Long Printable Units
I Survived Book Companion (PAPER & DIGITAL OPTION)
This resource was created for students to dig deeper into historical events with their “I Survived .” books. These papers fit perfectly on the Target Dollar Spot Blank Books, or they can be stapled together to make a book. Use with historical research projects, natural disaster projects, in reading and writing workstations, as a book club activity, or as a lesson extension. I hope you find this resource more than useful in your classroom!WHAT’S INCLUDED:13 total book companion pages-3 OPTIONS: T
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3rd - 5th
Animal Fact Sheet Bundle, 60 Information Pages about Diet, Habitat, Features etc
Get great value with this bundle of SIXTY animal information texts about a range of different fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, invertebrates, and amphibians. They contain information about diet, habitat, physical characteristics, behavior and more. The texts will help your students research and learn about animals without the overwhelm that can come from reading multiple, long, text-heavy passages. The pages also include pictures to break up the text and support understanding. Perfect for 1st -
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1st - 3rd
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Weather Reading Passages
This 57 page pack includes 12 reading passages, 12 comprehension questions, 12 vocabulary cards, and a variety of follow-up activities. Take a look at the types of weather we focused on:TORNADOLIGHTNINGRAINBOWSNOWBLIZZARDHAILRAINSUNNYHURRICANETHUNDERSTORMTSUNAMIEARTHQUAKEInterested in this pack? Grab a freebie here!Weather Freebie: Drought
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2nd - 5th
How Penguins Achieve Flight April Fools Prank
This fun assignment goes along with the BBC video prank that penguins can fly. This full article includes context clues, vocab and some fun made up science to fool your kids. What is better than learning with a bit of fun! Be sure to show BBC's penguin video before using this sheet. It includes 4 pages of an article with reasoning as to why penguins can fly and reading comprehension questions. Enjoy! Be sure to check out our new Goat Poop Chocolate Prank as well that as a YouTube Video as well a
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2nd - 7th
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Main Idea Reading Passages: Arctic Animals
This pack includes 10 Non-Fiction articles on the following animals:Killer WhaleEmperor PenguinSnow LeopardPolar BearArctic HareMoose WalrusSea OtterArctic FoxArctic WolfEach article includes text features, pictures, a short background on the animal, labeled diagrams of the animal, and main idea! Can't get enough of this product? Check these out!Main Idea: Ocean AnimalsMain Idea: Rainforest AnimalsMain Idea: Variety of AnimalsMain Idea: InsectsMain Idea: Safari Animals
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: Main Idea Reading Passages |COMPLETE BUNDLE|
Ruby Bridges Reading and Writing Activities - Civil Rights - Black History Month
These digital Ruby Bridges reading passages and writing activities are perfect to teach Civil Rights leaders during Black History month. They're easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learn
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1st - 3rd
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Martin Luther King Jr. Activities - Civil Rights Leaders - Black History Month
These digital Martin Luther King Jr. activities are perfect to teach about Civil Rights leaders during Black History month. They're easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles fo
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1st - 3rd
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Extreme Weather Research Project w/ Text Structures - Natural Disasters Activity
Challenge and excite your students with these text structure aligned extreme weather research projects! This extreme weather and natural disasters research unit project foldable is perfect for students who are learning how to use informational text structures during research. Pair this extreme weather research with your nonfiction unit, and you'll be able to knock out reading and science at the same time!Here's what this extreme weather research project includes...✅ Extreme weather foldables wit
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3rd - 5th
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Hibernation Lesson Plans - Print & Digital Hibernation Animals Winter Activities
These digital Hibernation activities are easy to use in winter as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep hibernation animal lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our
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