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Writing-expository Common Core RI.5.7 resources
Wax Museum Biography Research Report for 3rd - 6th Grade Social Studies Project
Need an easy to use, meaningful research project that your students, parents, and principal will love? This Wax Museum Project is a highlight of the year and will guide your students to create a biography research report on a famous person. The culminating part of the project is an amazing Wax Museum event, where students dress up as the person they have learned about and stand “still”, like a Wax Museum, until someone walks up to them and presses the “button” on their backdrops to hear a short
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3rd - 6th
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13 Colonies Paired Passages: Reading Comprehension & Writing Colonial America
Colonial America Why did Colonial regions develop differently? Paired Passages & Informational/Explanatory Writing - Digital & PDFThis is a set of three leveled paired passages or texts on the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies. The resource also includes reading comprehension and short answer or response questions. The extended writing prompt provided is for informative/explanatory writing. The included texts are non-fiction. Targeted reading levels are 4th - 6th grades.This res
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4th - 6th
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Turkey vs Bald Eagle: Paired Reading Comprehension Passages & Opinion Writing
Struggling to prepare your 4th to 6th graders for state reading and writing tests? Dive into our set of leveled paired passages with reading comprehension tests and opinion writing prompts. This resource includes non-fiction texts, leading into text-based essay writing, ideal for 4th to 6th graders. Whether you prefer PDF or Google Slides, it's all here to support your students as they improve their skills. What You’ll GetThis resource includes:Two leveled nonfiction texts: Wild Turkey and the N
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4th - 6th
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Native Americans: Paired Reading Comprehension Passages & Informational Writing
Native Americans: How did tribes adapt to their environment? Paired Passages & Informational/Explanatory Writing - Digital & PDFThis is set of three leveled paired passages or texts with reading comprehension tests, short response questions, and extended writing prompts. The included texts are non-fiction. The extended writing prompts provided are both for informative/explanatory writing. Targeted reading levels are 4th - 6th grades.This resource is included in both PDF and digital (Go
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4th - 6th
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Animal Research Project (for Google Slides™)
This Animal Research Project (for Google Classroom™) is a great way to expose your students to different animals around the world and can be used for distance learning. Boost 21st century skills by having students apply & develop research skills, use expository writing to report their findings, and increase technology skills to record an oral presentation of their project for a virtual audience! ⭐️⭐️WATCH my VIDEO PREVIEW to see this digital project in action! The image preview attached show
Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-2
The Egypt Game Novel Study Unit and Literature Guide
This reading guide for The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder is a low prep novel study. The complete novel unit can be used for reading groups, book clubs, or with a whole group and includes chapter vocabulary, chapter questions, and many fun reading comprehension activities. If you happen to be studying Ancient Egypt at the same time you read The Egypt Game, even better!The resource guide includes a variety of activities that incorporate many critical thinking and language skills. For example
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5th - 7th
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Florida's Geography Paired Passages, Reading Comprehension Questions & Writing
Florida's Geography: How do people affect Florida's environment? Paired Passages & Informative/Explanatory Writing - Digital & PDFThis is a set of three leveled paired passages or texts with multiple choice and short answer or response comprehension questions, as well as an extended writing prompt. The included texts are non-fiction. These texts can be used as:close readingsocial studies lessonsreading comprehensionpaired passages with an extended writing piece.The extended writing promp
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4th - 6th
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Distance Learning Language Arts Performance Task with Editable Google Doc
This 5th and 6th grade language arts performance task was created to help students prepare for the SBAC and PARCC tests. This specific performance task is an informative/explanatory prompt based on the topic of climate change. *Now Included: Editable Google Doc for students!* Students are asked to read and take notes on two articles about climate change as well as a a video. The articles and video links, as well as note taking graphic organizers are included. After reading, students will answer
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5th - 7th
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Animal Research Project for 5th Grade
Do you need an informative piece of writing for your students to complete? Look no further! This animal research project is Common Core Aligned and includes everything you need to turn your students into animal researchers!
Includes:
*Welcome Letter (Introducing Students to Task)
*4 Different Notes Pages - Modified to fit your students needs
*Brochure Planning Pages
*Checklist (for you AND your students to use)
*CCSS Rubric (for standards based grading)
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5th
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Animal Research: Animal, Ecology, Biome & Habitat Activity for Big Kids
Animal Research Activities for big kids tied to life science/ecology units! Includes 70 pages of guided notes to help support student understanding of ecology concepts through an animal of interest! Meets NGSS standards and ELA CCSS! This document includes the following:- Comprehensive Animal Research Note Sheets- Circle Schema Builder- KWL Chart- Can/Have/Are/Eat/Live Graphic Organizer- Informational Fact Graphic Organizers (Flower, Web, List)- Basic Biome Vocabulary (Words/Definitions)- Empty
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Expository Text Structures Unit
Expository Text Structures Unit
**Covers six main structures:
Cause and Effect
Sequencing
Problem and Solution
Description
Question and Answer
Compare and Contrast
** Ten days of lesson plans and activities including end of unit assessment
**Common Core and TEKS aligned**
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3rd - 5th
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Age of Exploration Paired Passages Reading Comprehension & Informational Writing
Age of Exploration Paired Passages & Informative/Explanatory Writing: How has exploration affected people? - Digital & PDFThis is a set of three leveled paired passages or texts on exploration: European Exploration, The Space Exploration, and The Rain Forest. The resource also includes reading comprehension and short answer response questions. The included texts are non-fiction. Targeted reading levels are 4th - 6th grades.The extended writing prompt provided is for informative/explanat
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4th - 6th
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Walt Disney Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Two great activities that would span five lessons about Mickey Mouse creator and producer of Mary Poppins and Snow White, Walt Disney. Perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. NO PREP is needed!Firstly, there is a close reading passage where children need to read through an informational text, and then answer comprehension and grammar questions, before completing an extension activity, wordsearch and crossword puzzle. Secondly, there is a biography writing unit which has been split in
Grades:
5th - 6th
Biography Research Note-taking Packet
Biography Report - Informational Writing & Research Packet: Students will use this biography report note-taking packet to collect their informational research, and stay organized too!
Students will complete the biography research note-taking packet after reading a biography book about someone who has impacted history and/or our lives.
This biography packet would also be great for a specific unit of study such as presidents, famous women, inventors, explorers, Hispanic Heritage Month, Afri
Grades:
2nd - 7th
Research Graphic Organizers
This is a pack that can be used to complete several different research projects at the elementary level.
The graphic organizers included are:
Questioning Before Research
KWHL Before Research
Q&A Organizer
Research Organizer
State Research
Animal Research
Biography Research
Organizing Research
Grades:
1st - 5th
DISTANCE LEARNING Credible Sources vs Non-Credible: 4-Day Digital Unit
E-LEARNING / VIRTUAL LEARNING DIGITAL LESSON --RESOURCE FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM USERS:Kick-off your Nonfiction Writing or Reading Unit with this resource! Students will be talking about this product for days as they discover that not all nonfiction resources are true and credible. This unit is an absolute blast for our students each year as they discover the crazy things they may find on the Internet. In addition to the fun, students will be reading nonfiction as a skeptic reader and have the neces
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5th - 7th
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Digital Research Project: Natural Disasters
Looking for research project ideas to master the standard of integrating two texts, but no idea where to start? Want a fun, engaging research project idea that doesn't revolve around animals? Natural disasters are the perfect topic for your next project, and not to mention, they provide for some great discussion on current events. I've found in my classroom that when tragedy hit just a few hours away from us due to a hurricane, many of my students were unaware of exactly what that meant. Some di
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3rd - 6th
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4th and 5th Grade State Essay Writing Test Prep Bundle
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 both an opinion or informative/explanatory essay! Repetition of skills is KEY and I’ve provided four additional sets of prompts and articles for student practice in addition to the completely modeled examples for each type of writing! Th
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3rd - 6th
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A Complete Science Fair Project Workbook - Common Core Aligned!
I have used this packet in 4th and 6th grade. It is easily adaptable to grade levels 3rd - 6th.
This will take students step by step through the scientific process. The project is broken up into several checkpoints to ensure no child falls behind!
This is completely Common Core Aligned hitting standards in English Language Arts.
***This is zip file containing a word document and pdf file. The formatting on the word document most likely will not transfer to other computers but is included for
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3rd - 7th
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The Holocaust & Anne Frank Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
Twelve complete lessons about the Holocaust of World War II and the famous Jewish diarist, Anne Frank. The NO PREP activities are ideal for students in fifth grade or sixth grade learning about the Holocaust and World War 2.Included in this bundle:Anne Frank Timeline Display and Sorting Activity (1 or 2 lessons)Anne Frank Biography Writing Unit (4 lessons)Anne Frank BOOM Cards™ Comprehension Activity (1 lesson)Holocaust Informational Writing Unit (3 lessons)Anne Frank Close Reading Activity (1 l
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5th - 6th
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Civilizations Research & Informational Writing Mini Unit (Inca, Aztec & Maya)
I am constantly looking for ways to connect ELA and Science or Social Studies for our 5th graders. In the state of Ohio, 5th graders are tasked with a History Strand that details learning about Early Indian Civilizations. Our information on the Mississippian group is limited, so our resources cover the Inca, Maya and Aztec groups.It is my hope that you get two things from this unit:1. Students reading a lot of informational text2. Students writing quality informational writing about a topic usin
Grades:
4th - 6th
Differentiated State Report and State Maps Bundle
This is the perfect pair for your STATE REPORT needs. As part of a complete Social Studies curriculum for 5th grade in California and elsewhere, students are required to research one of the 50 United States. Here you will find a complete assignment for a State Report. It is filled with activities and products that allow students to use technology, creativity, and their own abilities to be successful.This report can be easily differentiated for your student. One of the clearest ways to differenti
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4th - 6th
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Food Culture and Cultural Geography - Sorting Mats & Activities!
Explore the rich tapestry of global food culture and cultural geography with "Food Culture and Cultural Geography," a captivating unit study designed to foster hands-on learning and deepen students' understanding of diverse cultures around the world. Perfect for diverse learners, this comprehensive resource offers a variety of activities tailored to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.Key Features:Sorting mats provide hands-on learning opportunities for students of all ages and a
Grades:
PreK - 12th
Also included in: Wings of Fire Book 1 Novel Study and Food Geography Bundle
Culturally Responsive, Game Based U.S. History! K4-5 Pre-Game Warm-Up: PODER
Put Manifest Destiny into full context with over 25 lessons that use an animated video, maps, DBQs, expository writing, class discussions & group challenges. Next? Play the PODER board game (separate purchase). History class was never this intriguing.BOARD GAME DESCRIPTION: "Just because you can, does that mean you should? With PODER, students create a head-spinning model of the MexicanAmerican War. From commodity deals in Louisiana and trade fairs in Santa Fe; from the Alamo, the Battle of
Grades:
4th - 7th
NGSS:
5-ESS3-1
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