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4th grade english language arts scaffolded notes for Easel Activities
Show, Don't Tell Writing Strategies: Types of Elaboration for Writing Paragraphs
Teach students elaboration writing strategies to explain their text evidence or add more details to their paragraphs through elaboration examples, sentence starters for elaboration, and paragraph writing practice with these writing practice worksheets and anchor charts. These writing strategies are ideal for 4th and 5th-grade students to help them write detailed paragraphs when explaining their text evidence in text-based writing through explicit examples and handy elaboration sentence starters.
Grades:
4th - 5th
Soil Layers Reading Passage, Notes, and Investigation
Teach your elementary learners about soil layers with these fun science activities! ✅ This resource aligns with Virginia third grade science SOL 3.6a "analyze and describe the different components of soil" (verbiage from Essential Skills). What's included:Soil layers color graphic for posting in classroomScaffolded notesSoil Vocabulary (fill-in-the-blank)Reading Passage and Comprehension Check: "Soil, the Wonder Beneath Your Feet"Soil Materials chart, scaffolded notes, and reflection (explains d
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3rd - 4th
Also included in: Soil Unit Bundle
Writing a Literary Analysis Essay Scaffolded Unit CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Go
This comprehensive guide to literary analysis essay writing is designed for students of all learning abilities, from general education to special education and English Language Learning (ELL) programs. We've simplified the essay writing process into manageable steps, making it easy for your students to grasp and apply key concepts.What's Included in This Resource?Anchor Chart: A handy reference that outlines crucial literary concepts.Sample Essay and Analysis: An exercise designed to boost analy
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Identify The Thesis Statement Worksheet
Each question is an introductory paragraph of an essay. Students are instructed to underline the thesis statement and predict the prompt. I use this as practice in identifying a thesis statement before I have students write their own. It really helps to see student examples of thesis statements first. Three questions are easier, with typical three reason thesis statements at the end of the paragraph. Three questions are a bit trickier because the reasons are in separate sentences from the actual
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Thesis Statement Worksheet Bundle
Writing a Memoir Scaffolded Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7 Print and Easel
Set out on a storytelling adventure with this Memoir Writing Unit, thoughtfully designed for student engagement and the exploration of personal narratives. This step-by-step scaffolded guide ensures that every student (general education, SPED, and ELL) is supported through each phase of the memoir writing process. Unit Highlights Include:Memoir Anchor Chart: Provides an outline of memoir characteristics for easy reference.Inspiring Read-Aloud Recommendations: Dive into the world of memoirs with
Grades:
4th - 7th
Also included in: Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 5-6 Print and Teach
Realistic Fiction Scaffolded Writing Unit and Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6
Discover the art of storytelling with this Realistic Fiction Writing Unit, designed for diverse classrooms, including general education, special education (SPED), and English Language Learner (ELL) students. This unit offers a scaffolded approach, ensuring step-by-step progression through the materials. Key Features of This Unit:Realistic Fiction Anchor Chart: Clearly outlines the defining elements of realistic fiction.Practical Writing Tips Anchor Chart: Provides valuable tips to enhance studen
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3rd - 6th
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Persuasive Essay and Public Issues Scaffolded Unit +Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7
Explore the World of Persuasive Writing with this Scaffolded "Public Issues and Constitutional Beliefs" Essay Unit. This comprehensive writing unit was featured in the TPT newsletter. It combines the art of persuasive essay writing with public issues encouraging students to be informed citizens.Key Resources Include:Sample Public Issues Essay: A model for student inspiration.Four Anchor Charts: Covering Persuasive Essays (2), Public Issues, and Constitutional Beliefs.Cover for the Student Materi
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Lucy Writing Notebook: Grade Four, Unit One: The Arc of Story
Need a way to hold students accountable for writing workshop lessons, while also providing them with resources of mentor texts and organizers? The Calkins-aligned writing notebook breaks apart the structure of each writing lesson from Unit One, Grade Four, and gives students opportunities to take on an active role in the lesson.
Included are:
2 options of cover pages
A page of the unit's teaching points
A 52-page printable notebook that includes draft paper, as well as lesson-by-lesson break
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4th
Enemy Pie Character Traits with Writing Connection
Enemy Pie Character TraitsAre you tired of your students describing characters as - good, bad, or funny? Can't a character be more than one thing at a time?!Utilize this lesson to help your students understand and learn about more complex character traits. This book will also help your students realize that sometimes even your enemy can become a good friend with the help of some 'sinister' pie and spending some quality time with them - Enemy Pie by Derek Monsun.This pack includes a graphic organ
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3rd - 5th
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Nonfiction Genre Study and Book Report +Word Search CCSS Grades 3-6 Print. Go.
Set out on an educational adventure with this nonfiction genre study and book report. Designed to engage and excite young learners, this study offers a comprehensive approach to exploring nonfiction text. This Lesson Offers:Informative Anchor Chart: A guide to key concepts enhancing understanding.Student Material Cover: Adds an organized touch to student resources.In-Depth Topic Exploration: Invites students to deeply engage with the subject matter.Nonfiction Genre Study: Broadens understanding
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Nonfiction Reading and Writing Bundle CCSS Grades 3-6
Southern Colonies | 13 Colonies | Social Studies Research Project
With this fun research project, your students will love learning about the Southern Colonies - one of the 3 regions of the original 13 Colonies. Scaffolded notes support students through the research process from start to finish. Simply share the kid-friendly Reference Website created for this project with your students and use the scoring guide to grade their work quickly. Print and digital options make this resource PERFECT for any teaching situation!Tired of looking for kid-friendly, ad-free
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies | Colonial America | Social Studies Research Project BUNDLE
American Symbols | Social Studies | Research Project for Google Classroom™
Your students will love researching information about American Symbols with this fun research project. Scaffolded notes support students through the research process from start to finish. Simply share the link to the kid-friendly Reference Website created for this project with your students and give them a copy of the scaffolded notes to complete their research. Print and digital options make this resource PERFECT for any teaching situation!⭐Tired of looking for kid-friendly, ad-free websites yo
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2nd - 4th
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Poetic Devices Doodle Notes
These doodle notes are designed to introduce students to poetry and 13 different features that many poems have! These are perfect for students just learning about different types of poetry or literary techniques, as well as those who just need a refresher!Make sure to check out the preview to see a closer look of everything that is included!The doodle note pages include:-poetry vs. prose-structure-stanza-line break-rhyme-meter-figurative language-alliteration-hyperbole-metaphor-onomatopoeia-per
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Poetic Devices Doodle notes and Powerpoint presentation Bundle
Christmas Fictional Narrative Writing If I Were an Ornament... CCSS Grades 3-6
Unwrap the magic of Christmas with this Fictional Narrative Writing Lesson, designed to pair with any cherished holiday book, such as "The Christmas Ornaments" by Pamela Edge. Immerse your students in the enchanting tale of discarded Christmas tree ornaments, replaced by shiny new decorations. Cast aside and forgotten, they find themselves in a bargain bin at the humane society, clinging to the fading hope of once again adorning a Christmas tree. Transport your students to a world where ornament
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Also included in: Fourteen Holiday Lessons BUNDLE Minimal Prep CCSS Grades 3-6
New England Colonies | 13 Colonies | Social Studies Research Project
With this fun research project, your students will love learning about the New England Colonies - one of the 3 regions of the original 13 Colonies. Scaffolded notes support students through the research process from start to finish. Simply share the kid-friendly Reference Website created for this project with your students and use the scoring guide to grade their work quickly. Print and digital options make this resource PERFECT for any teaching situation! Tired of looking for kid-friendly, ad-f
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies | Colonial America | Social Studies Research Project BUNDLE
Middle Colonies | 13 Colonies | Social Studies Research Project
With this fun research project, your students will love learning about the Middle Colonies - one of the 3 regions of the original 13 Colonies. Scaffolded notes support students through the research process from start to finish. Simply share the kid-friendly Reference Website created for this project with your students and use the scoring guide to grade their work quickly. Print and digital options make this resource PERFECT for any teaching situation!Tired of looking for kid-friendly, ad-free we
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies | Colonial America | Social Studies Research Project BUNDLE
Using the RACE Strategy to Answer Prompts - Guides & More!
To answer short answer or constructed response questions, students can use the strategy RACE (R - Restate, A - Answer, C - Cite, E - Explain) to make sure that they have included all parts of their response.Included in this file:- Handouts with broken-down explanation of the strategy- Worksheet for Practice- RACE Stickers for Self-Check or Peer ReviewPurchase the single worksheet here:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Using-the-RACE-Strategy-to-Answer-Prompts-Single-Worksheet-4520745
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3rd - 6th
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Compare and Contrast Interactive Notebook Page
This page comes in two formats. One with completed responses and another for fill in the blank (UDL). This page is meant to go into an interactive notebook. You can also use this page with the TPT Digital Activities Tool. ♦ Interested in more of my RuthAnn Lane resources and products?Check out my website www.ruthannlane.comJoin my FREE Elementary Project Based Learning Facebook GroupLike my Facebook PageFollow me on PinterestFollow me on Instagram
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Writing a Character Analysis Essay Scaffolded +Word Search CCSS Grades 4-7
Explore the literary world with this Character Analysis Essay Guide, tailored specifically for English Language Arts students. Designed with differentiation and scaffolding in mind, this resource simplifies the essay writing process, making it an achievable task for every student. Scaffolding, a method that breaks down learning into manageable chunks, is at the heart of this guide. It systematically sequences learning materials and tasks, ensuring students grasp each concept thoroughly.What's In
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4th - 7th
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Researching the Titanic Nonfiction Writing ELA Social Studies CCSS Grades 3-6
Dive into history with this engaging nonfiction writing unit centered on the Titanic. This interdisciplinary guide blends English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science, offering a scaffolded approach designed to ignite students' passion for nonfiction writing. It's an educational adventure that promises to captivate and educate. The content is thoughtfully organized for easy integration, ensuring a smooth transition through the material from beginning to end. Start with the resource p
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3rd - 6th
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City Notes Graphic Organizer
This is a graphic organizer designed for students to gather a short amount of research on any city of your or their choice. I used Wonderopolis pages, but you could use any reference books or other websites. I used this in a 3rd grade setting, but you can easily adapt it.
This can be used along with my City Inference Sheet, or you can buy both in my bundle!
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: City Inference Adventures BUNDLE
Character Analysis - Characterization Introduction Mini-Unit
Use this Character Analysis Introduction Mini-Unit to introduce your students to using the STEAL acronym to analyze Character Traits as they create an invaluable resource they can reference throughout the year. Your students will be able to refer to their resource as they begin analyzing the progression of characters throughout their stories.This resource includes Digital Lesson Presentations developed to guide both you and your students through the process of analyzing characters and the traits
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Character Analysis Bundle
Opinion Writing Scaffolds and Strategies
What's Included:This package includes resources to support students in writing an opinion essay. With a focus on the 6 Traits of Writing and the writing process, students will work towards a process piece in stages. Scaffolds are included to support students in:focusing a topicgenerating ideaselaborating (reasons, evidence, examples)revising (word choice, sentence fluency, and conventions). Additional resources include:a one-pager explaining the structure of an opinion essaya student-friendly
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Character Analysis - Character Arcs Introduction Mini-Unit
Do your students struggle when they are asked to analyze character changes? Use this Character Arcs Analysis Introduction resource to introduce your students to the 5 main character arcs used by authors. Using the Character Analysis Guide included in this resource, your students will be able to create an invaluable tool they can continue to reference as they study different character changes throughout the year working with any text. This resource includes Digital Lesson Presentations developed
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Character Analysis Bundle
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Importance of learning English language arts
English language arts (ELA) concepts — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — empower students to become effective communicators, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. They are the foundation for all other types of learning as students must rely on ELA skills to master content from other subject areas and communicate what they’ve learned.
Strong reading skills can help students make sense of written content, and gather information for further analysis. Writing skills can help students articulate their ideas, construct arguments, and synthesize information. And speaking and listening skills empower students to clearly present their ideas, participate in group discussions, and collaborate with their classmates. This is why teaching English language arts is critically important for student’s success in school and beyond.
Benefits of learning English language arts
Learning English language arts offers many benefits to students both in school and beyond. It helps students:
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- Nurture their creativity and imagination
By ensuring that students have a solid foundation in English language arts, teachers can help set them up for future success.
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