Kindergarten creative writing graphic organizers

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Are you looking for some good books to teach children about message and character education. This fun bundle will engage your students as they follow the character's journey to finding happiness. This activity pack is filled with comprehension strategies to focus on the Common Core State Standards. There are also writing and word work activities. There are activities for The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, The Cool Bean, The Great Eggscape, The Couch Potato, The Smart Cookie, and The Good, The Bad and

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas

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Comic Strip Templates - BIG Bundle!

Created by

Morpho Science

Comics are a great way to engage the reluctant learner and can be used across all subject areas to integrate common core as well as content specific standards. This file is a big bundle of 60 comic strip graphic organizers. Within this set, I have included a big accordion comic strip foldable and a story element graphic organizer that I have my students fill out prior to beginning any comic story. You might also like: Photosynthesis Comic Strip Project Carbon Cycle Comic Strip Project Photos

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

Writing Super Detailed Sentences (Common Core)

Created by

Read Like a Rockstar

Use the frames provided to help your students write detailed sentences and teach them about adjectives, nouns, and verbs at the same time!Using a snake, cow, and pig I have provided 3 filled in sheets to help students get started and see how to brainstorm ideas. The rest of the sheets are blank for students to fill in their own thoughts to choose from.For whole group time, use a blank frame and encourage your students to come up with the who, what, where, when or why on their own. Model filling

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Vocabulary, Writing

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Centers

Story Writing: Create Your Own Story--Grade 1 & 2

Created by

Kim's Creations

COMPLETELY UPDATED 1/10/16--If you have purchased this item, please re-download and enjoy! OTHERWISE, PLEASE DOWNLOAD PREVIEW FOR SAMPLES! Enhance your student’s story writing experience by using these graphic organizers to guide them as they plan/write their stories. There are four sections which cover the story elements-- Character, Setting, Problem, and Solution. Students will learn to create their own story characters, setting, problem and solution. This book includes: -7 Character Gr

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Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

First Grade Summer Packet Sentence Scramble Cut and Paste Build Sentences

Created by

Peas in a Pod

Get ready for summer with this cut and paste - build sentences packet! Crafted specifically for kindergarten and 1st grade, this building sentence scramble is a game-changer for early writers. Say goodbye to tedious sight word writing practice — our interactive cut and paste practice make learning fun and engaging!✅ What's included: ✅Top 47 Sight Words: We've incorporated the essential sight words to strengthen foundational skills.Sight Words Table of Contents 1 (pg. 1-10) a, and, for, have, he,

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Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

CCSS:

RF.K.1

, RF.K.2

, RF.K.3

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Bats Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text Reading Comprehension Fact Opinion

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

One of my favorite fall units to teach is this unit on bats. We transform our reading area into a batty cave, dress in black on the last day, and learn so many amazing things. During this week the focus reading strategy is fact vs. opinion although there is SO MUCH more included. Each day a different story will focus on fact vs. opinion, and loads of review comprehension strategies we have already learned. Each week will include daily lesson plans, posters, parent connect letter,original strateg

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.1.1

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE

Gingerbread Boy Gingerbread Man Gingerbread Baby & Gingerbread Friends

Created by

Creative Writing, Reading Strategies, Tools for Common Core

This Gingerbread set includes activities to go along with The Gingerbread Boy, The Gingerbread Man, The Gingerbread Baby, and Gingerbread Friends. The primary focus in these stories is sequencing and comparing and contrasting. There are colorful cards, posters, sequencing activities, comprehension activities, writing, crafts and more. Please note that this is part of a larger GINGERBREAD BUNDLE which includes 12 different themed stories. The Gingerbread Boy by EgielskiColorful Anchor ChartsCol

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1

, RL.K.2

, RL.K.3

, RL.1.1

Creative Writing, Literature, Reading Strategies

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Also included in: Gingerbread Activities BUNDLE Boy Man Girl Baby Friends Cowboy Pirate

Elephant and Pig Activities and Worksheets | Mo Willems Book Study

Created by

Kraus in the Schoolhouse

Make learning fun for your students while reading Elephant and Pig books written by Mo Willems. These book study activities and worksheets are perfect for your students. This resource is ideal for kindergarten and first grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET…Class poster to displ

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 1st

Types:

Activities, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

RL.K.1

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Also included in: Mo Willems Author Study Activities and Worksheets

Would You Rather? Opinion Writing Prompts

Created by

Miss Conner's Classroom

Have your students practice forming an opinion by using these fun writing prompts! The writing pages are scaffolded for primary writers through the inclusion of picture prompts, handwriting lines, and sentence stems. All students can be successful with opinion writing!

Subjects:

Worksheets, Printables, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

CCSS:

W.K.1

, W.1.1

, W.2.1

If You Give a Dog a Donut Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension

Created by

Creative Writing, Math, Reading

This packet is the perfect companion to Laura Numeroff's story, If you Give a Dog a Donut. This book companion is filled with comprehension reading strategies, math games, word work and writing ideas. A fun dog and donut craft is also included. This unit can be used for distance learning and google classroom with the new TpT digital tool.Included you will find...Lesson TipsExamples of Cause and EffectPosters for Cause and EffectPosters for Sees, Does, Thinks, FeelsPosters for Characters and Sett

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Printables, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

Creative Writing, Math, Writing

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Also included in: Laura Numeroff Guided Reading Cause and Effect Activities Book Companions

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Opinion Writing and Craft

Created by

Crazy in Kindergarten

This pack is perfect for teaching opinion writing. Included: -Pigeon craft -Opinion writing piece with 2 options -Class data collection and analysis -Whole group opinion vote with pocket chart labels -Individual student information gathering sheet Common Core areas addressed: English Language Arts Writing Math ***Remember to send me feedback! You’ll receive points you can cash in for more products!” Thanks, Shannon Young ©2015 Shannon Young Not for public display, single classroom use only

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers

Froggy Goes to School Back to School Activities First Day Beginning of the Year

Created by

Back to School, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing

Do you need a great story for back to school? Froggy Goes to School is so much fun for the children. It will remind them of all the fun things that can happen at school. This product has tons of reading comprehension strategies, writing activities, and some practice with letter writing. I have included a few math games and lots of beginning of the year letter writing and number practice. There are three center activities to review short vowels, number bonds and l blends. End the unit with two di

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

Also included in: Back to School Activities First Day Beginning of the Year Book Companions

Snowmen At Night, At Work, At Christmas, At Halloween & All Year Bundle

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

This resource is a bundle of Snowmen at Night, Snowmen at Work, Snowmen all Year, Snowmen at Halloween, and Snowmen at Christmas. Each story is filled with loads of comprehension strategies, writing activities, word work activities, crafts, and posters to help guide your instruction. This unit can be used for distance learning and google classroom with the new TpT digital tool.Here is an example of what is included in just one story. Click on each story to see specific details for each Colorful

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

Creative Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Writing

Mother's Day Craft and Writing (Watering Can)

Created by

The Moffatt Girls

Here is a Mother's Day Craft and Writing project that will help you meet some Common Core Standards in the area of writing and allow your students to make an adorable watering can craft for mom. This packet includes the following: *Templates needed to make the Mothers' Day Craft *3 Graphic Organizers to help you during the Pre-Writing Stage of the Writing Process *2 pages to of lined and primary paper for the Writing, Rough Draft and Editing pages of the *Writing Pages to help you assemb

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Projects, Printables, Graphic Organizers

Spiders Reading Comprehension, Fiction, Nonfiction, Writing, Crafts & More

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Tools for Common Core

I LOVE doing spider activities in October. The children learn difference between an insect and a spider and how important they are to our environment. The focus reading strategy for this week fact and details although there is SO MUCH more included. This unit includes daily lesson plans, posters, parent connect letter,original strategy songs, comprehension strategies,literacy connections, extension activities, sort activities, and crafts. A digital spider book is also included that can be opene

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE

Transition Words and Sentence Starters for Informational Writing One pager

Created by

Inside Inspiration Resources

Transition Words and Sentence Starters for Informational Writing One-pagerThis one-pager is perfect for students who need support with transition words and sentence starters for their informational writing. It includes:sentence starters for the introduction parttransition words for giving facts and the conclusion part. It comes with both black and white and colored versions. You can print a copy for each student to put in their writing folder so that they can refer to this one-pager whenever the

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing, Writing-Expository

Grades:

K - 5th

Types:

Handouts, Outlines, Graphic Organizers

Elf Directed Drawing (How To Catch An Elf) K/1

Created by

Kindergarten Boom Boom - Cara Gingras

Elf Directed Drawing is an activity I love to use to engage kiddos in a fun holiday "How To" writing activity. Students can use this to plan and write a story based on the writing prompt "How to catch an elf". Included in this purchase you will receive: 3 options for brainstorming and planning your elf trap 2 options for writing a story with different lined paper 2 options for writing a story with different lines AND a word bank 1 set of directed drawing directions with pictures If you like t

Subjects:

Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Graphic Organizers

Compare and Contrast Writing Pack

Created by

Second Grade Wonder

This printable includes everything your primary students would need to write a compare and contrast paper! It includes: Double Bubble Map Pre-writing guide rough draft paper final copy paper Check out my other writing products: Opinion Writing Expository Writing Expository Writing How to Make Ice Cream COPS Editing Check List I hope you enjoy it! Thanks!

Subjects:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

CCSS:

W.2.5

, W.2.6

Gingerbread Man Loose in the School: Back to School Mini Unit

Created by

Erin Eberhart Lynch

**My TOP selling unit!! Updated March 2017* This unit is a great way to introduce your students to the school and it's faculty and staff! After reading The Gingerbread Man is Loose in the School, students will have a great time doing the following activities: Gingerbread Man glyph/patterns Classroom book/Cover Retelling bags/pieces Teacher retelling set Gingerbread Man scavenger hunt Gingerbread Man coloring sheet Gingerbread Man graph Gingerbread Man character WS 3 "Practice Cutting" WS Compar

Subjects:

Back to School, Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing

Grades:

PreK - 1st

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Literature Circles, Lesson

Eric Carle Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Creative Writing, Reading Strategies

Eric Carle Author StudyEric Carle books are so much fun to read to your students. This packet provides resources for 9 of his books. For each book you will receive guided reading strategies, writing activities and a craft. The focused books Included are The Very Hungry, Caterpillar, Roosters off to See the World, The Mixed Up Chameleon, The Grouchy Ladybug, A House for Hermit Crab, The Foolish Tortoise, The Very Quiet Cricket, The Lonely Firefly, and The Clumsy Click Beetle.The Very Hungry, Cat

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

Jan Brett Christmas Troll Activities Book Companion Reading Comprehension

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Creative Writing

This fun Jan Brett unit will have your students enjoying the holidays with these troll themed stories. During this unit, your students will focus on problem and solution. There are many other strategies included as well such as character analysis, questioning, main idea and details and lots of writing and crafts. This was created for one week of whole group guided reading and writing. There are daily lesson plan ideas, anchor chart posters, literacy connections, sorting activities, crafts and

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Thematic Unit Plans, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Guided Reading with a Purpose BUNDLE

Realistic Fiction

Created by

Brigid

This packet is a perfect way to help guide your students when writing realistic fiction stories. These templates can go along with the Lucy Calkins Units of Study or any other resource. You can also use these templates to write about realistic fiction mentor texts that are read within the classroom or at home. These sheets will help organize your students' thoughts and ideas. The following will be included: Cover page Posters: *Realistic Fiction *Characters *Main Characters

Subjects:

Printables, Graphic Organizers, Centers

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

If you Take a Mouse to the Movies Christmas Holiday Book Companion Activities

Created by

Balanced Literacy, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Creative Writing

Who doesn't love this fun Laura Numeroff holiday story? If you Take a Mouse to the Movies is an adorable circle story adventure where the story ends right where it began. This packet will provide reading strategies, colorful posters, writing, math, word work and a cute mouse craft. So much fun for your little ones. It is perfect for your students right before the holidays.Table of ContentsWriting:Make a List Mouse WantsFavorite Movies ListDecorate and Label a TreeRetell Prewriting & Writi

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

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