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Writing-expository resources for Microsoft Publisher and for Gifted and Talented
Class Economy Job ID Badges and Labels
Are you ready to issue daily or weekly jobs for your middle-high school students? These job roles benefit blended learning and modern classroom communities. Perfect for any classroom economy system. The printable is formatted for hanging necklace style badges or clip-on ID badges. Just print, laminate, and add your clips or string! File is uploaded in publisher format so you can change or add to any job role as needed. If you don't have a daily class log, check out my Daily Log handout for your
Grades:
5th - 12th
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Organized Paragraph Writing for Struggling Writers
I use this with my students with learning disabilities to help them write organized paragraphs. Often they are simply asked to write and don't know how to start or what to include. It keeps them on track and prevents them from rambling or adding unnecessary details.
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Grades:
2nd - 12th
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Animal Research Brochure
Using this template, students can make an organized brochure about the animal they have been researching. Space is provided for them to write about :
Diet
Habitat
How it moves
Babies
Interesting Facts
The document is editable in Microsoft Publisher so you can add/modify any details to make it customize for your lesson or project.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Journal Writing Prompts (Spiral Note Books)
ATTENTION! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE MICROSOFT PUBLISHER ON YOUR COMPUTER, I ALSO HAVE THIS PRODUCT AS A PDF. PLEASE CHECK MY STORE.
This 19 page file contains 36 journal writing prompts that can be used in a variety of ways, but here's how my third grade team uses ours...
(Thanks to an idea from Pinterest) We create class journals using 6-7 spiral note books. Each spiral has one of the journal prompts taped to the front cover. The spirals are then kept at a writing center or an area in the classroom
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Grades:
K - 4th
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Building Blocks Handout for Five Paragraph Essay Writing
This handout lays out the Building Blocks of 5 Paragraph Essay Writing. There is a block for each paragraph, and inside each block are the details that should be included in that particular paragraph of the essay.
For example, the first block is titled: Paragraph #1: Introduction. It notes that the introduction should include an attention grabbing sentence, background information on the topic and the thesis statement. The second block discusses the first body paragraph and so on.
This handout
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
DINOSAURS BLOOMS UNIT
To open and edit this unit you need Microsoft Publisher. This 23 page Dinosaurs unit contains everything you need to create an exciting classroom atmosphere while facilitating independent learning. It is set out under Bloom's 6 levels and as tasks become increasing challenging, allocated points rise accordingly. I have taught this unit with Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 and have found that students love to keep score of the points they earn, which in turn lead to rewards.
In the unit you will find: 2 titl
Grades:
3rd - 6th
6 Traits Writing Rubric
Often students do not completely understand what a rubric is assessing or how to use it when creating their original piece of writing. This rubric is student friendly and can be adapted to all different types of writing styles. It is currently formatted for Research because that is what we are currently working on in class. I have modified this rubric and used it for projects, or the kids have graded each other using it as well. ENJOY!
Grades:
3rd - 10th
PAT the prompt writing prompt breakdown
Use PAT to help students understand how to unpack a writing prompt.
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
Distance/Remote learning WEEKLY WRITING PROMPTS! INFORMATIONAL-NARRATIVE-OPINION
INFORMATIONAL-NARRATIVE-OPINION writing for the whole year! 36 weeks of fun and intentional prompts to help your students succeed!
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Who do you trust? Autism Source Credibility
Who do you trust? This 4 page unit with non-fiction reading covers source credibility. The main focus is on Autism awareness and whether or not to trust the advice of spokespeople like Jenny McCarthy. Unit includes vocabulary, articles and S.O.A.P.S. Tone study guide.
Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science "Motion" Story Project
Aligned with Essential Standard 5.P.1 for 5th grade
This project requires students to write a narrative story about an animal or character of their choice. Students must use proper science vocabulary, as well as key narrative elements, in their story.
Rubric provided.
Grades:
4th - 6th
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Paragraph Writing Template-Power Writing
Power Writing Template for PARARAPH WRITING! Can be used for Grade 1-8. Areas for Introduction, Main Ideas, Supporting Details, and a Conclusion. See attached sample.
Grades:
1st - 8th
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How to Organize a Paper Flashcards
Even at the undergraduate level, students struggle to master the five-paragraph essay. These printable, editable flashcards equip them to write an introduction, body, and conclusion, with "tips and tricks" for the individual parts of each:Introduction: attention-getter, context for topic, thesisBody: topic sentence, content, counterargumentsConclusion: restated thesis, review main points, clincherThe 24 flashcards can be laminated and clipped on a ring for quick, easy access! These are appropria
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â How to Organize a Paper
Management Notebook Inserts for the Writing Process K-2
These 5 pages can be utilized as a writing prompt assessment or management of the writing process within a notebook. It includes a student checklist, peer editing checklist, conferencing form and more.
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Cell Task Cards
20 full-color flashcards with answer key cards, all numbered for your convenience.
Created for a 7th grade Florida Life Science class
Content: cell organelles, cell theory, homeostasis, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, plant cells, animals cells, developing theories.
Tasks include creating analogies, completing venn diagrams, labeling drawings, and short answer questions.
I tried to allow for differentiation by making the last question on each card the most difficult, so ESOL or ESE students may o
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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Informative Writing Checklist
Use this quick and easy checklist to help students revise their own informative essays or allow students to peer edit and revise their classmates essays. This checklist can also be used as a rubric for grading essays.
Check out this "Topic Sentence Scoot" to get your students focused on the prompt!
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Topic-Sentence-Scoot-2931446
Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Grades 3-5 Writing Resources to Get Students Engaged
Types of Questions Mini Book
**Editable**This is a mini book explaining the different types of open-ended questions that can be used for discussion questions. I give this to my students as a reference guide for their interactive notebooks prior to starting activities such as Socratic seminars, Fishbowl discussions, Panel discussions, etc.
This is geared toward literature as the examples are from two literary works, but can be edited for other subjects.
Grades:
7th - 12th
My Favorite Teacher - Lesson plans and student slides
I use this essay prompt to familiarize my students with the informational essay structure. The unit is great as a starter because it doesn't require any research. There are lessons to teach and also a template for students to complete their work. All lessons are through Google Slides, so they can be easily transferred to Google Classroom.This package contains the entire unit.
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Grades:
6th - 7th
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Fortune Teller / Cootie Catcher General Study Tool 11" x 17" (Tabloid-Size)
Fully-Customizable Fortune Teller / Cootie Catcher template! Students can use this fun print out as a worksheet or to study just about any class information for tests or quizzes! This ready-to-print Fortune Teller / Cootie Catcher looks & works great when printed in either full color or black & white. Directions are easy to fill in, or you can edit to write your own!
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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Magic Treehouse: Lions at Lunchtime Webquest
This webquest on the Magic Treehouse book about an African adventure includes skills like compare and contrast, making predictions, and summarizing. It gives students a chance to do individual or small-group research using the links provided throughout the chapters, and can be used as enrichment during center time. Print out the journal for students to write in, and share the Google Doc with each student to allow individualized learning and promote research skills.
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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Back to School Logic Problems for Gifted Students or Math Centers
These logic problems are addicitive!Challenge students to use their logical skills to complete the graph.All logic problems are Back to School themed: * What bus number does each student ride? * What room number does each student assigned? * What color is each student's backpack? * How many paople in each student's family? * What school subject is each student's favorite?A sample Logic problem is included for teaching.Answer keys included.For use with gifted st
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
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Informative Writing Rubric
This rubric is a condensed version of the CAASP rubric. The categories and bullet points align with the format on the end of the year state test.
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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Classroom Rules and Expectations Posters (Based on CHAMPS)
The CHAMPS classroom management system is used by thousands of school districts with much success. It is a proactive and positive system that clearly communicates desired behavior and expectations. Many classrooms post these expectations on the wall, but there is often too much information to be easily read, especially from a distance.
This is a set of posters (6 pages, each a standard 8.5x11" size). The expectations for time during Instruction, Test/Quiz, Group Work, and Individual Work are al
Grades:
6th - 12th
Constitution Day Reading - Text Analysis
A week or two prior to Constitution Day, students will begin reading a variety of informational texts relating to the Constitution. I placed a variety of informational texts at student tables and in independent learning centers.
Grades:
4th - 8th
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