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Writing-expository Common Core RI.3.6 resources under $5
Solar Oven Investigation: Make S'mores with a Pizza Box Solar Oven
Investigate the energy from the sun with this fun Common Core related unit. Students will work through the scientific process while responding in writing. This digital download contains:
Detailed Instructions on how to assemble a pizza box solar oven with photographs
Donation request sheet
Note pages for the scientific investigation
Data collection sheet
Graph for a bar or line plot
Graphic organizer for procedural writing
S'more themed writing paper
Standards addressed: RI.5, RI. 6, RI
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2nd - 5th
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Author's Point of View - Comparing Two Pieces of Text
This product is a great resource to help your students not only understand how to identify an author's point of view, but also how to respond to a writing prompt in which they need to compare two pieces of text. Two activities are included!!CHECK OUT THE PREVIEW ABOVE TO SEE EXACTLY WHAT YOU WILL BE GETTING! ☺☺☺☺Activity # 1: Students will be asked to read two letters in which the author's will give their differing opinions on school uniforms. Your kids will then have to answer four questions co
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2nd - 4th
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Common Core Opinion Writing -Beginning to cite textual evidence
Opinion Writing unit: This common core opinion writing teaches kids to begin to cite an article when writing an opinion piece. There are 4 prompts and week long activities to go with each prompt. I use this with my second graders and advanced first graders, but it is probably best suited to second and third grade.
The unit includes:
Opinion text posters featuring parts of an opinion piece
Four opinion prompts:
Do you think that video games are good for kids?
Do you think kids should wear
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Native American Unit | Native American Regions
Ready to learn about the different regions of Native Americans? This Unit has many hands-on & visual activities to engage your students.Native American Regions Included:â–ºThe Southwestâ–º Plainsâ–º Eastern Woodlandsâ–º Pacific West Coast â–ºCalifornia You will find motivating lesson plan ideas & templates for informational text and expository writing lessons. This download also includes activities to go along with Native American myths/legends/fables. This unit contains up to 4 weeks' worth o
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2nd - 4th
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Leap Year (Leap Day) 2024 Bundle - Math, Reading, Writing, and Trivia
This bundle contains several fun and NO PREP activities to use to celebrate Leap Day 2024 (Leap Year 2024). Many contain a customizable digital resource (Google Document) and a printable resource (Canva) that contain the same directions and activity. These activities were designed for students in middle school, but could be used for upper elementary and high school students in Pre Algebra, Pre-Algebra, or Algebra.For more details on each product, click on the individual product to see the previe
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4th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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RI 3.6 & RI 3.8 Author's Point, Reasons, & Point of View
Teach & practice finding author's point, reasons, and distinguishing point of view with these passages about video games! Connect & engage your students by using these differentiated letters written to Principal Wilson about allowing video games (or not) in school.
This product includes:
- 3 leveled versions of one letter for video games
- 3 leveled versions of one letter against video games
- leveled comprehension questions for each letter
- writing & language standards question
Grades:
3rd - 5th
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Martin Luther King Jr - Passage with R.A.C.E Comprehension Questions
This guided MLK Activity includes a PASSAGE and COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS that connect seamlessly. Students can practice reading with a purpose as they pull text evidence from their reading to support their writing.WANT A FULL MLK BIOGRAPHY PROJECT?!?! CLICK HERE!!!Clipart Credit: Illumismart (all clipart used within rights outlined in author's terms of use)When you buy something on TPT, I am sure you are all about quality. I am a "one man band" but I try my best and only post things that I used i
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3rd - 5th
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NO PREP Author's Point of View
This product from The Resource Place is a great resource to help your students not only understand how to identify an author's point of view, but also how to respond to a writing prompt in which they need to compare two pieces of text. This skill is often needed on state testing!
Activity #1 : Students will be asked to read two letters in which the author's will give their differing opinions on getting a new puppy. Your kids will then need to identify each author's point of view and cite text e
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2nd - 4th
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Nellie Bly Close Reading Passage Quiz Biography Writing 3rd 4th 5th Grades
This Nellie Bly Close Reading Passage is perfect for Women in History 3rd, 4th & 5th grade. Includes Informative Close Reading Passage; Informative Nonfiction Biography Writing graphic organizer, informative sentences starters, & rubric; vocabulary words; a Google Forms Self Checking Quiz; and a Google Slides Presentation for students to use as a final presentation.SEE THE PREVIEW FOR A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTIONBUY THE BUNDLE FOR WOMEN IN HISTORY MONTH AND SAVE!!!Includes 7 incredible wo
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3rd - 6th
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Research Reading Journal
This research reading journal can be used as part of a writing unit, for students to keep track of any research that they do in the process, or it can be used in an informational reading unit where students follow one topic for an extended period of time. In my classroom, I run research clubs, where students work together to research a topic. These are usually mixed-level groups with a variety of source types. My end product varies: in the past, students have created posters, podcasts, trivia ga
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Opinion Writing | Taking a Stand on an Issue | Activism
If you love integrating several subjects to cover core standards, this unit is for you! It fits perfectly into third, fourth or fifth grade where you must teach opinion writing, the 10 Amendments of Bill of Rights in government as well as, report writing. You can also incorporate reading because the project is kicked off with a mentor text, "Sometimes People March," by Tessa Allen. The first component of this product is about opinion writing and how to take a stand on an issue. It includes:Me
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Clara Lemlich Close Reading Passage Quiz Biography Writing 3rd 4th 5th Grades
This Clara Lemlich Close Reading Passage is perfect for Women in History 3rd, 4th & 5th grade. Includes Informative Close Reading Passage; Informative Nonfiction Biography Writing graphic organizer, informative sentences starters, & rubric; vocabulary words; a Google Forms Self Checking Quiz; and a Google Slides Presentation for students to use as a final presentation. SEE THE PREVIEW FOR A MORE IN-DEPTH DESCRIPTIONBUY THE BUNDLE FOR WOMEN IN HISTORY MONTH AND SAVE!!!In
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3rd - 5th
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Writing a Biography | Differentiated Reading Research and Publishing
Teach your students that a biography is a report based on key details that are a snapshot of a person's life. Differentiate based on student interest, reading, and writing readiness. This product provides scaffolding for your students to write a 5 paragraph biography through modeling and explicate instructions. Choose between a flip book or report format. This product will support your instruction from beginning to ending with a scoring rubric. It contains everything you will need to help your
Grades:
2nd - 6th
E.L.A. Performance Task: CCSS: GROSS! Gr: 3-5
Gross ELA Performance Task/Activity Gr: 3-5This 70 page packet includes 3 leveled sets of a performance task with a unique topic! Â Kids will LOVE reading about these gross topics and you'll love how engaged they are in their learning. Â You can use this as a test, performance task, or even as ELA activities in small groups. Â 3 levels allow for differentiation. Â This packet will take at least 8 hours of classroom time and can be used in different ways. Â It includes everything you need to execute t
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3rd - 5th
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3rd Grade Lexile 600 Planets Reading Comprehension Passage (Great Test Prep!)
Do your students know WHY Pluto is not a planet anymore? Are you teaching a unit on the Solar System, Planets, or coordinating conjunctions? Your students will love learning new and interesting scientific information about the basics of the planets in our Solar System in these reading and writing activities. For example, do your students know how gravity and inertia work against each other to create planetary orbits? This product has at least 3 hours worth of work for your students to enhance t
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3rd
3rd Grade Lexile 600 Nutrition Passage Cause & Effect Comprehension & Vocab
Do your students know the difference in protein and carbohydrates? Are you teaching a unit on Food Science or Nutrition? Your students will love learning new and interesting scientific information about the basics of nutrition in these reading and writing activities. For example, did you know there are two categories of nutrients: macronutrients and micronutrients? This product has at least 2 hours worth of work for your students to enhance their reading information skills, informative essay wri
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3rd
Also included in:Â Nutrition Bundle: Cause & Effect Reading Comprehension (Great Test Prep)
Discussion Question-How did the author introduce the topic?
This is a writing assignment, designed for informational or fictional text. The assignment is for students to answer the following discussion question in writing: How did the author introduce the text. This activity contains a rubric, a place for students to do their writing, and a self assessment.
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3rd - 6th
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Authors Purpose Worksheet
This is a worksheet to pair with an activity I did with my 3rd graders. I had a hat filled with different topics such as icecream, football, videogames, popcorn, dogs, etc. Each student would choose a piece of paper and then complete this sheet. For example:
If a student chose "popcorn"
Persuade: "Popcorn is the best snack for the movies because it is yummy but healthier than candy."
Inform: "You can make popcorn in the microwave."
Entertain: "One time I had a popcorn fight in the movie theater
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Nonfiction/Expository Text Unit Day 5/5-- Lesson/Interactive Activities (Slides)
Day 5 of a 5+ day unit about Nonfiction/Expository texts!The sequence follows the acronym "PITHS" to help students understand the aspects of Expository texts. Day 5 wraps up the miniunit and reviews all concepts. Each day includes interactive activities, informative slides, and a Newsela article about Joe Biden's dog's inauguration ceremony. They comply with CCSS standards, too!
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Animal Research Project
This project gives students an opportunity to stretch their basic research skills. It works well as an opening project, giving you the opportunity to see what students can do. The challenge questions give students the chance to show their critical thinking skills by analyzing their animal further. Students will also be required to create a presentation for the class, giving them the opportunity to teach others what they have learned.
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2nd - 5th
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