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Test preparation library skills Common Core W.5.2b resources
How to Paraphrase: Sample, Practice, & Graphic Organizer
Paraphrasing is an important skill, and one that is very difficult for students. Students who are beginning researchers often end up plagiarizing, not because they mean to, but just because they don't know how to best paraphrase someone else's work.
This packet has all that you need to get students started with paraphrasing.
Included:
- 1 complete example showing students how to use the graphic organizer to paraphrase
- 2 examples that are partially complete, for students to practice this sk
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Grades:
3rd - 8th
Digital and Printable Expository Writing Made Easy for Grades 4-6
This expository writing resource for middle grades includes everything you need to teach and practice expository writing. It offers both digital (Google Slides) and printable (PDF) formats to use with your students.The expository writing sample used for instruction is titled "How to Care for a Crayfish," which I've found to be a highly engaging topic with my students. Students learn the essential elements of expository writing and how to structure their own expository piece.This 35-page Exposito
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â March ELA Activities Bundle for Middle School
Writing Test Prep Bundle and ELA Paired Passages Bundle | For Upper Elementary
Are you looking for a simple way to review with your upper elementary students for your state test? This bundle includes 11 months of Test Prep- so you can keep your kiddos engaged and working hard all year long! Each month has 13 articles and ten correlating writing prompts to prepare your students for the rigor of writing on demand! These monthly packets can be used for homework, small group work, or classwork. All you have to do is print it and pass it out. All the hard work is done for you!
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4th - 7th
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13 Colonies Informative Writing Unit | Thirteen Colonies | Writing Test Prep
This resource is the perfect unit to help students prepare for Smarter Balanced Assessments and other state assessments while also covering social studies content. Teach your students about the genre of informative writing while also covering the history of the 13 colonies. Topic: The 13 ColoniesFeedback on this Resource:"I loved using this product for our research project with the 13 colonies. It is so well organized and layed out and the students final papers turned out perfect and they learn
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Library Brainteasers - Spring Library Lessons
Twenty-one spring library-themed puzzles are included in this fun set! Jam-packed with engaging content that reinforces research, reading, and logic skills, this packet also contains easy low-prep lesson extension ideas for each activity so that you can s-t-r-e-t-c-h the value of every page. Useful for distance or socially distant learning. The perfect addition to your Google Classroom or substitute plans.Please see Preview for more details!Several activities are two pages - plenty of work
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in:Â Library Brainteasers Seasonal Bundle - Easy Low Prep Library Lessons
Research Journal - Teach Research, Citations, and Note Taking with Any Topic!
Are your students struggling to understand the steps involved in a research project? Do you want a way to scaffold and differentiate your lesson to give all students the opportunity to show what they know in a fun and engaging way?This Research Journal will increase your students' engagement and knowledge of the concepts of effective research. Scaffolded graphic organizer are a great way for students to have a quick visual of the steps involved in research, and the Venn Diagram and mind map temp
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
Constructed Response Informative Writing for 4th & 5th Grade State Tests
Do you struggle teaching your 4th and 5th graders how to write multi-paragraph essays for the state writing tests? I have developed a systematic process for modeling effective writing strategies that students can carry over to the test and independently produce an informative/expository essay! Repetition of skills is KEY and I’ve provided two additional sets of prompts and articles for student practice in addition to the completely modeled example! Through 5 detailed lesson plans, teachers will
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in:Â 4th and 5th Grade State Essay Writing Test Prep Bundle
Changes in States of Matter, Solids Liquids Gases Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about states of matter and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Solids, Liquids, and GasesParticle Sizes and MovementChanging of StatesFreezing, Melting, Boiling, CondensationBoiling, Freezing, and Melting PointHow to u
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
2-PS1-4
, 2-PS1-3
Also included in:Â Physical Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Force and Motion Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about force and motion and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Forces and MotionsBalanced and Unbalanced ForcesGravity, Friction, Magnetic EffectsPush and PullSpeedHow to use:Ticket-out-the-doorMorning WorkSmall groups
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-PS2-1
, 3-PS2-2
Also included in:Â Physical Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Ecosystems Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about ecosystems and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Invasive SpeciesParts of and Roles in an EcosystemFood Chains and Food WebsInteractions and Interdependence Predator and PreySurvival in HabitatsHow to use:Ticke
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
2-LS4-1
Also included in:Â Life Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Energy Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about energy and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:CollisionsForms of Energy- Heat, Sound, Light, Electric, Kinetic, PotentialConduction, Convection, RadiationTransfer of EnergyHow to use:Ticket-out-the-doorMorning W
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-PS3-3
, 4-PS3-1
, 4-PS3-2
Also included in:Â Physical Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Weather Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about weather and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Weather Tools and InstrumentsRelationships between Weather and ClimateWeather HazardsFronts, Air Masses, Air Pressure, HumidityCloudsHow to use:Ticket-out-the-doorM
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS3-1
, 3-ESS2-1
, 3-ESS2-2
Also included in:Â Earth Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Student-Friendly PARCC Writing Rubrics - Lit. Analysis, Research Sim., Narrative
This document includes two student-friendly rubrics for the PARCC writing tasks. These rubrics are based off of the rubrics used in PARCC scoring, but they have been put into language that 4th and 5th graders can comprehend and apply.
The first rubric is for the Literary Analysis and Research Simulation tasks. The second rubric is for the Narrative Writing task.
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4th - 5th
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Earth Moon and Sun Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about the Earth, moon, and sun and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:ShadowsRotations and RevolutionsMoon PhasesSun CharacteristicsSeasonsHow to use:Ticket-out-the-doorMorning WorkSmall groupsHomeworkScience centersW
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
Also included in:Â Earth Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Constructive and Destructive Forces Science Exit Tickets or Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about the changing Earth and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Slow and Fast ChangesProcesses that Change EarthMaps of Earth's FeaturesHuman ImpactWeathering, Erosion, DepositionHow to use:Ticket-out-the-doorMorning
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
2-ESS1-1
, 2-ESS2-3
, 2-ESS2-1
, 2-ESS2-2
Also included in:Â Earth Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Human Body Systems Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about the human body and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Body Parts and OrganizationThe Digestive System, The Circulatory System, The Respiratory System, The Skeletal System, The Muscular System, The Nervous System
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 4-LS1-2
Also included in:Â Life Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
National Nurses Day Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets
National Nurses Day Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets.Note: Please Keep in mind this file PDF contain 10 pages with same text and 10 different questions each page.RACE Strategy is a structure to answer passage-based, restating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing text evidence and fully explaining.R: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationPassages are 4t
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Kentucky Derb Day 2024 Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets
Kentucky Derb Day 2024 RACE Stratigy Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets.RACE Strategy is a structure to answer passage-based, restating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing text evidence and fully explaining.R: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationPassages are 4th-6th grade reading level for independent work,lesson planshomework,substitute,test prep and
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Grades:
4th - 8th
National Teacher Appreciation Day RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets.
National Teacher Appreciation Day RACE Strategy Practice Worksheets, Reading Comprehension PassageRACE Strategy is a structure to answer passage-based, restating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing text evidence and fully explaining.R: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationPassages are 4th-6th grade reading level for independent work,lesson planshomework,substitute,test prep
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Fossils Science Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about fossils and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Types of fossilsFossil FormationLayer Dating (basic) and its Relation to Earth's HistoryPurpose of FossilsWhat Fossils ShowHow to use:Ticket-out-the-doorMorning Wor
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-LS4-1
Also included in:Â Earth Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Informational Writing Unit | Informative Graphic Organizers | Weather & Climate
This two-week weather and climate informative writing resource is the perfect unit to help students learn how to write a well-developed informative essay and prepare for their state assessments while also covering Next Generation Science Standards for 3rd Grade. Feedback on this Resource:"How did I teach writing before I found this resource? I love that it forces the students to prove that they understand the passages and makes them do a plan before writing."Topic: The World's Climate ZonesThis
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Natural Resources Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts
Incorporate a little bit of writing into your science classroom with these engaging printable and digital science writing prompts! This informational writing activity will help your students show what they know about natural resources and is perfect for science centers!**Check out the preview to see sample prompts for this set!**What's covered:Renewable & Nonrenewable ResourcesFossil FuelsConservation and PreservationThe Three R's (Recycle, Reduce, Reuse)PollutionCoal FormationInexhaustible
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Grades:
2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
4-ESS3-1
Also included in:Â Earth Science Exit Tickets or Science Writing Prompts BUNDLE
Happy Mothers day Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheets
Happy Mothers day Reading Comprehension - RACE Writing practice worksheetsNote: Please Keep in mind this file PDF contain 10 pages with same text and 10 different questions each page.RACE Strategy is a structure to answer passage-based, restating the question in a complete sentence, answering all parts of the question, citing text evidence and fully explaining.R: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationPassages are 4th-6
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Informational Writing Unit | The Trail of Tears | Paired Texts Analyze Two Texts
This unit is a complete informative writing unit for 3rd-5th grade that's built around a social studies topic of The Trail of Tears. This Trail of Tears informative writing unit is the perfect way to help students develop as writers, learn how to write an informational essay and get ready for their state assessments. The paired texts that are included in this unit mimic the testing setup and teach important social studies content. Feedback on this Resource:"How did I teach writing before I found
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
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