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Informational text Common Core W.3.2 resources for Microsoft Word
Using "Two Truths and a Lie" to Find Fake News and Guide Quick Research
Students need to be wise readers - to find main ideas of a text, but also discern if the information is fact or "fake news." Once you have a copy of the book, this packet gives everything you'll need for a fun and engaging unit - including a fun game to build community, detailed lesson plans for 6-7 25 minute sessions, extension worksheets, an editing checklist and a model of a completed project. Using the unique format from the book, students will complete quick research projects on a topic o
My Animal Report Graphic Organizer
The preview file can be downloaded as a FREEBIE... If you would like to edit the product, you will need to purchase the editable version which has been created in WORD.
This graphic organizer will help your students organize their research and record the information they gather for an animal report. It can easily be incorporated into any animal unit. The graphic organizer includes spaces to record the following information:
Page 1 - The Animal's Habitat, Body Covering and Special Features
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Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Informative Writing Checklist FREEBIE
Asses students throughout your informative writing unit using this checklist.
It is editable (on Microsoft word), so that you can type in the names of your students (or paste them in), and edit as you please.
The checklist is common core aligned.
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K - 4th
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Animals Nonfiction Reading Passages and Questions Word Documents 2nd 3rd Grade
Lighten your workload with these easy-to-use animals nonfiction reading passages. Word files include a range of comprehension questions with the knowledge that nearly all of the work is done for you. Titles Include:A Look at Three Bears, A Look at Giraffes, Camel Humps, A Look at Skunks, Mountain Animals, History of Piggy Banks, Very Helpful Dogs, Winter Sleep, The World's Smallest Penguin, The Long Journey.Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding,
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2nd - 3rd
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Technology NonFiction Reading Passages and Questions 2nd 3rd Grade Word |Set 1
Lighten your workload with these technology nonfiction reading passages. Editable Word files contain comprehension questions based on CCSS standards for Grades 2-3, feel at ease with the knowledge that nearly all of the work is done for you. Titles Include:Talking in Code, Power From the Sun, Roller Coasters, The History of Cars, The History of Ferries, The History of Helicopters.Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling act
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2nd - 3rd
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"What Was the Titanic?" by Stephanie Sabol Unit
This book is a historical account of what happened to the Titanic. It covers the history of the ship, that fateful night it sank, and the aftermath.This unit contains everything needed to thoroughly cover this book:1. Vocabulary/Spelling words and activities2. Discussion questions for each chapter3. Vocabulary tests4. Modified vocabulary and spelling tests5. Writing assignments6. Activities/worksheets7. Reading comprehension test8. Answer keysThis unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruc
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Nutrition Nonfiction Reading Passages and Questions Word 2nd 3rd Grade |Set2
Use these enjoyable nutrition nonfiction reading passages to bolster your test prep resources. Editable Word files contain CCSS aligned comprehension questions and fun topics. Titles Include:Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats, Milk, Potatoes, Composting.Reading Comprehension Outline:Each lesson has a mix of questions to check understanding, a vocabulary or spelling activity to help remember key language introduced, and a writing exercise. Passages are high interest and contain vivid graphics. Full an
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2nd - 3rd
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3rd Grade Informational Writing Lesson Plan- Week 1
Eliminate planning for hours with this very successful teacher friendly product. A one week informational writing lesson plan. Week one covers preplanning and drafting. Each day includes standards, criteria, vocabulary, direct instruction, guided practice, independent activity, HOTS, differentiated groups, instructional strategies, and closing. Anchor charts and organizers are included. Students will learn how to ask and answer questions during research. They will use an organizer to guide and
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Informational Writing Lesson Plans- Week 2
Eliminate planning for hours with this very successful teacher friendly product. A one week informational writing lesson plan. Week two covers organizing and revising. Each day includes standards, criteria, vocabulary, direct instruction, guided practice, independent activity, HOTS, differentiated groups, instructional strategies, and closing. Anchor charts and organizers are included. Students will learn how to use an organizer to draft their writing and how to use a checklist/rubric. They will
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2nd - 4th
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"The Magic School Bus: Rocky Road Trip" by Judith Bauer Stamper Unit
Ms. Frizzle's class is studying rocks and minerals. When Carlos brings a "mystery rock" to school, Ms. Frizzle knows exactly where her class needs to go on their next field trip - the Grand Canyon! This book is a great way to combine language arts and science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.Thi
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"The Magic School Bus: The Fishy Field Trip" by Martin Schwabacher Unit
In this book, Ms. Frizzle and her class take a trip down under to the Great Barrier Reef where they learn about coral reefs and the animals/plants that live there. Again, Magic School Bus books are a wonderful way to combine literature/language arts and science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.Th
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"The Magic School Bus: Insect Invaders" by Anne Capeci Unit
In this adventure, Ms. Frizzle takes her class to a park to observe and learn about insects. This book is a great way to combine both language arts and science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating read
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
Writing Journal: Genre - Informational or Expository Writing - Editable
This is an editable version of my Informational Writing E-Book with a clickable link Table of Contents, which will give your students a 9 week writing journal focusing on the genre of Informational Writing.
You will be able to go through the entire writing process or brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising and editing for nine different Informational writing prompts. Then, students will choose a prize piece to publish. This allows students to get in depth practice into the genre of Infor
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3rd - 6th, Adult Education
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September 11 Reading for Kids Community Worksheet 9/11
This is a short reading about the tragic attack that occurred on September 11, 2001 for students in Elementary school. This reading summarizes the attacks of September 11, 2001 in a gentle, kind, approachable manner so students can have a general idea of the event without too many details.The reading puts certain words in italic for vocabulary and focuses on heroes in the community.After the reading is complete, students are asked to draw a picture of someone that is a hero to them, and asks th
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1st - 6th
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"The Magic School Bus: Polar Bear Patrol" by Judith Stamper Unit
Ms. Frizzle and her students head to the Arctic Circle to learn more about polar bears and other Arctic animals. Magic School Bus books are a great way to combine language arts with science topics!This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independe
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"What Was the San Francisco Earthquake?" by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler Unit
This book tells about the 1906 San Francisco earthquake - what caused it, what happened, and what was learned from this disaster. This unit would be a great way to combine language arts, history, and science. This unit can also be used in conjunction with the "I Survived the San Francisco Earthquake, 1906" unit to compare how information is presented through different genres.The following is included in this unit: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions for each chapter
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Writing Lesson Using the Bear Report by Thyra Heder Lesson by Lisa Connors
In this reading and writing lesson students will understand how knowing more about a subject matter creates enthusiasm for a project. Geared for 3rd-5th grade, the lesson can be used as a stand-alone, guided reading lesson or the whole lesson plan can be used to extend the reading into an animal research project. This lesson includes a prereading activity, research and prewriting organizers and a rubric. This lesson hopes to instill an interest in research in even the most reluctant students
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Cultures - Holidays Research Project with Rubrics
This is a research project that meets several common core standards and allows students to learn about different cultures through a fun topic: holidays! This includes a cover page, project assignment page and grading rubric for a poster, project assignment page and grading rubric for a PowerPoint, and a blank rubric that you can personalize. Additionally, the amount of points awarded is left blank so that you can assign your own point values and the holiday to research is left blank so that y
Grades:
3rd - 4th
Research Writing Planning Page and Model Essay
Students can use the planning page to take notes while researching. Use this model essay to teach your students how to use their research to write a well-developed 6 paragraph essay, including topic sentences for each paragraph and an introduction and conclusion.
Grades:
2nd - 5th
"What Was the Age of the Dinosaurs?" by Megan Stine Unit
This book explores the history of dinosaurs, explains their survival for so many years and their eventual extinction, and discusses how paleontologists have been able to learn so much about dinosaurs by studying their fossils.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for home
Grades:
3rd - 6th
"The Magic School Bus: Dinosaur Detectives" by Judith Bauer Stamper Unit
Ms. Frizzle and her class are off on another adventure - this time they are headed back to the Mesozoic Era to see if they can figure out what type of dinosaur Ralphie's fossil came from! They visit the Triassic Period, Jurassic Period, and Cretaceous Period and come face-to-face with all types of dinosaurs. This book is a great way to combine both language arts and science.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modi
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"The Magic School Bus: Color Day Relay" by Gail Herman Unit
In this book Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a color adventure. They learn about color, light, the sun, the electromagnetic spectrum, and why we are able to see colors.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary test, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing prompts, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension, and answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool instruction, independent study, and/or differentiating re
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in:Â "The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series" Units
"March of the Penguins" by Luc Jacquet, Jordan Roberts, and Jerome Mason Unit
This book is a great way to combine science/biology/social studies with language arts. It is based on the film of the same name and tells about the remarkable journey emperor penguins endure each year in order to survive.Included are spelling/vocabulary words, activities, tests, modified work, homework, and an answer key.This unit would also be ideal for homeschool study, independent study, and differentiating reading for either individuals or small groups.
Grades:
3rd - 4th
"What Was Ellis Island?" by Patricia Brennan Demuth Unit
This book details the history and the purpose of Ellis Island - how and why it was very important to immigrants coming to America to make better lives. It's a great way to combine language arts with American history.This unit includes the following: vocabulary/spelling words and activities, discussion questions, vocabulary tests, modified vocabulary/spelling tests, writing assignments, activities/worksheets, reading comprehension test, and answer keys.This unit would also be ideal for homescho
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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