Close reading Common Core W.2.1 handouts

Mother Bruce Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer Text Evidence Anchor Charts

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This Mother Bruce Opinion Writing resource is a perfect companion to Mother Bruce by Ryan Higgins. After conducting a close read of the book, students can work independently or cooperatively to form an opinion and use text evidence to support their opinion. It includes:Fact vs. opinion anchor chartFact vs. opinion sorting activityOpinion writing anchor chartCircle map graphic organizer for brainstorming Tree map graphic organizer for first draftFinal copy paper Suggested text evidence to suppo

Subjects:

Close Reading, Reading, Writing

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

W.1.1

, W.2.1

STOP Deforestation! (Persuasive Examples & Worksheets)

Created by

Nettie's Teacher Basket

Stop Deforestation! (Persuasive Examples & Worksheets)This product includes two differentiated persuasive examples on 'Stop Deforestation! (Colour & Black/White)The examples include emotive language, time connectives and high-modality words.Additionally, the worksheets in this product contain the following:Close PassagesComprehension QuestionsIdentify and write Emotive WordsDesign a mini/large Poster on 'Stop Deforestation!'Read and Write SimiliesWrite Words into Interesting Sentences

Subjects:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.2.1

, W.3.1

, W.4.1

, W.3.1a

, W.3.1b

...

FREE SAMPLE: Comprehension: Main Idea and Retelling Stories (RI2.2, RL2.2)

Created by

Bizee-Bee

Hello, and thank you for considering yet another no prep BIZEE-BEE product! Use this freebie to help students refine their skills in determining the main idea and/or retelling the details of a multi-paragraph text. In the actual version of this product, there are three fictional stories along with three informative texts provided for students to practice these skills. In addition, I've thrown in a few real-life connection questions along with opportunities for students to express their opinion o

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.2

, RI.2.2

, RI.3.2

, W.2.1

, W.3.1

...

Barack Obama - Black History Month - President's Day Close Read/Writing

Created by

Garden Song Kids

THANK YOU for your interest! I use this packet for my 2nd – 5th grade ESL students. It works well for a focus on the presidency, elections, Black History Month, African American Leaders, Barack Obama, community, government, presidential holidays, or simply as part of review or teaching text evidence, text features, close reading, or paragraphs. It also works well for morning work or as extensions for reading groups or lessons. The pages in this packet can be used according to grade level, readi

Subjects:

Black History Month, Close Reading, Presidents' Day

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Handouts, Centers

CCSS:

W.2.1

, W.2.2

, W.3.1

, W.3.2

, W.4.1

...

Constructive Response Writing Folder Helper

Created by

Reading Writing and Proof

This is a writing resource that I have found useful with my students as they compose their constructive responses. They keep it in their writing folders, and they use it all the time. I hope that you will also see that it is a great resource!

Subjects:

Close Reading, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

W.2.1

, W.5.1c

, W.3.1c

, W.4.1c

The Easter Bunny's Assistant Writing Activity Worksheets

Created by

Holt's Teaching Hub

The Easter Bunny's Assistant is a favorite read aloud for first graders! Use these writing activity worksheets to enhance your reading instruction of this hilarious book!Your 1st grade students will love using these book companion worksheets during centers or whole group instruction. After conducting a close read of The Easter Bunny's Assistant, students can work independently or cooperatively to practice standard-based skills such as: making predictions, discussing story elements, and complet

Subjects:

Close Reading, Reading, Writing

Grades:

K - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

CCSS:

RL.1.7

, W.1.1

, W.2.1

Fairy Tale Anchor Chart Story Elements Poster Features Activities

Created by

AZ Camp

Fairy Tale Anchor ChartElements Of A Fairy Tale Anchor ChartFairy Tale Story Elements / Fairy Tale Features / Fairy Tale PosterThis anchor chart can be used in several ways to help teach the elements of a Fairy Tale in both reading and writing. Easy-to-read graphics that help students to identify major characteristics of Fairy Tales and Folktales.Check Out My Other Resources:Floss Rule Anchor Chart PosterIf I Were President WritingTelling TimeHow To Tell TimeGreater Than Less Than AlligatorValen

Subjects:

Close Reading, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Handouts, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, W.2.1

, W.2.3

Fairy Tale Anchor Chart, Story, Elements, Poster, Activities

Created by

AZ Camp

Fairy Tale Anchor ChartElements Of A Fairy Tale Anchor ChartFairy Tale Story Elements / Fairy Tale Features / Fairy Tale PosterThis anchor chart can be used in several ways to help teach the elements of a Fairy Tale in both reading and writing. Easy-to-read graphics that help students to identify major characteristics of Fairy Tales and Folktales.Check Out My Other Resources:Floss Rule Anchor Chart PosterIf I Were President WritingTelling TimeHow To Tell TimeGreater Than Less Than AlligatorValen

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Handouts, Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters

CCSS:

RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, W.2.1

, W.2.3

Writing a Book Review, K-3, using WATERMELON SEED

Created by

Jean Wolph's Writing Space

This complete lesson includes links to a video recording of a picture book, Watermelon Seed by Greg Pizzoli, a screen-ready class anchor chart, and printable copies of a student graphic organizer and template for drafting a review. It provides young writers with practice in the kind of thinking that is a lifelong skill--identifying reasons for our opinions and backing them up with specific examples.

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Writing

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

W.K.1

, W.K.5

, W.K.8

, W.1.1

, W.1.5

...

Also included in: Writing a Book Review, K-3, using WATERMELON SEED (BUNDLE)

OFFICER BUCKLE & GLORIA: READING LESSONS & SAFETY ACTIVITIES:Journeys-2nd Grade

Created by

Elly Elementary

Children need to understand how important safety is and this humorous tale is a perfect way to help them understand. This activity guide is designed for 2nd grade students using the Journeys curriculum. The guide includes reading lessons and safety activities that are based on the popular children's book, Officer Buckle & Gloria, written by Peggy Rathmann. This packet of reading skills and strategies was created to use with the book.The guide features a variety of reading strategies and acti

Subjects:

Close Reading, English Language Arts

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.3.1

, RL.3.2

...

Comprehension Packet for The Magic Finger

Created by

Mrs Bees Room

This set of comprehension questions is for guided reading groups or literature circles using The Magic Finger by Roald Dahl. The Packet specifically addresses story elements, using the 5 W questions, cause and effect, beginning, middle, and end of a story, as well as referring to the action and how characters can change over the course of the story. A word sort comparing -ack and -ake words is included along with a mini word wall for the story. There is a prompt for an opinion writing piece and

Subjects:

Close Reading, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Handouts

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.3.1

, RL.4.1

, W.2.1

, W.3.1