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Informational Writing Template Packet {All About Books}
This packet is a blank "All About _____" writing packet. Students can choose the topic they want to research and then write about it. As an enrichment for kindergarten students, they have the option of creating a table of contents and adding captions to their drawings.
This packet aligns with ELA CCSS W.K.2 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Graphic Organizers (Informative Writing)
Updated 1-17-19Now there are 11 pages of graphic organizers. Two of them now come with primary lines. Additionally, the borders are thinner to allow for more space to write. There are also more options for those who teach multiple paragraph writing pieces.I would LOVE to know how these writing organizers work out in your class!
Grades:
K - 3rd
Butterfly Life Cycle {Informational Writing Packet}
This is a 33 page informational writing packet about the life cycle of a butterfly. Inside the packet:
-Table of Contents to easily find what you want in the packet
-8.5" x 11" poster
-Book Covers (2)
-Bubble Webs {3 for differentiation}
-Transitional Word Graphic Organizers {2 for differentiation}
-Stages 1-5 Graphic Organizer
-Table of Contents {3 for differentiation}
-Heading “Butterfly Life Cycle” NO caption
-Heading “Butterfly Life Cycle” with caption
-Additional Writing Paper (handwriting
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Grades:
K - 3rd
How to Make Popcorn Snack Sequencing Clip Art
Demonstrate how to make popcorn with this step by step set of illustrations.You will receive 40 high quality images, which includes 20 color images and 20 black & white images in 300 dpi png.This set is also part of a largerBits of Whimsy Everyday Kids 3 BundleThis set includes:Girl with popcorn, bowl, microwaveGirl with popcorn in microwaveGirl with popcorn popping in microwaveGirl with bag of popped popcornBowlBowl of popcornBoy holding bag of popped popcornGirl holding bag of popped popco
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Grades:
PreK - 5th, Staff
Also included in: Bits of Whimsy Clips: Everyday Kids Clip Art Bundle - THREE
Informative/Explanatory Writing Linking Words & Transitions List
Help your students with accurate use of linking/transition words for explanatory/informational writing.
The list helps students determine which types of linking/transition words are best suited for time, thought, comparing, location and conclusions.
The list also includes the most commonly used linking words to include throughout their writing. No more guessing!
The reference sheet can support students while explanatory and informational pieces, specifically when grouping like ideas, and de
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Emperor Penguins: Informative Writing
This writing packet helps students research facts to write an informative piece on emperor penguins. It includes:
1. Instructions
2. Informative Writing Passage
3. Writing Prompt
4. Guiding Questions to help gather facts
5. Sample Topic Sentence Starters
6. Sample Concluding Sentence Starters
7. Graphic Organizers to gather facts and organize in a multi-paragraph format
8. Rough Draft Writing Paper (2 pages)
9. Final Draft Writing Paper (2 pages)
10. Rubric-one for students to attach to their w
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
How to Brush Your Teeth Informational {Differentiated} Writing
This is an informational writing packet on "How to Brush Your Teeth" that includes the writing process:
--Cover page (2 to choose from)
--Web of "Prewriting-My Thoughts"
--Differentiated Transitional Word Graphic Organizer (with and without
--Steps Graphic Organizer handwriting lines)
--Differentiated Writing Paper (one with "First, then, next, last" and
one with "First, Second, Third, Then, Next, Finally"
--Steps Writing Paper
--Additional lined writing paper
To see most of the pages includ
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Earth Day Writing Prompts
These writing sheets can be used in both kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms and meet the following standards:
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. (K)
Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose informative/explanatory texts in which they name what they are writing about and supply some information about the topic. (K)
Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation. (K)
Wit
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Grades:
K - 1st
Skull Writing Craft - October Bulletin Board Writing Component
Need student work on your bulletin boards?? Well I got you covered! This one matches perfectly to this years Halloween decor pack!! This Skull themed writing booklet that coordinates can be used with ANY skull, skeleton or halloween themed book you have! Just print and GO! There are 3 premade templates to use with the ghost books on the cover photo: Skeletons Are Not Spooky, Skulls, and Bonaparte Falls Apart. skills: graphic organizer in the format of a tree map to to explain what skills can do
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
How to Make a Root Beer Float Clip Art- Chalkstar Graphics
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This adorable How-to Make an Ice Cream Soda Float clip art set is perfect for How-To/Sequencing/Procedural/Expository writing prompts to help your students write about making a Root Beer Float from first person perspective or use the graphics to brighten up your classroom resources. This set includes 9 Color images and 9 Black and White images.
This set includes:
Ice Cream (Color and B&W)
Ice Cream Scoop (Color and B&W)
Ice Cream Scooper Pouring (Color and B&
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Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Also included in: How to Clip Art II Growing Bundle- Chalkstar Graphics
{Macaroni and Cheese} How to Make Mac 'n' Cheese Clip Art- Chalkstar Graphics
This adorable clipart set is great for How-To/Sequencing/Procedural/Expository writing prompts to help your students write about making Mac and Cheese from first-person perspective or use the graphics to brighten up your resources.**This set a part of my How-to III Bundle**This set includes 23 total images including 12 Color images and 11 Black and White images. This set includes:Bowl of Mac n Cheese (Color and B&W)Box of Mac n Cheese (Color and B&W)Butter Slab (Color and B&W)Cheese
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Grades:
Not Grade Specific
Also included in: How to III Clip Art Bundle- Chalkstar Graphics
Sunflower Life Cycle {Informational Writing Packet}
This is a 34 page informational writing packet about the life cycle of a sunflower. Inside the packet:
-Table of Contents to easily find what you want in the packet
--8.5" x 11" poster
-Book Covers (2)
-Bubble Webs {3 for differentiation}
-Transitional Word Graphic Organizers {2 for differentiation}
-Stages 1-5 Graphic Organizer
-Table of Contents {3 for differentiation}
-Heading “Sunflower Life Cycle” NO caption
-Heading “Sunflower Life Cycle” with caption
-Additional Writing Paper (handwritin
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Grades:
K - 3rd
{Pizza} How to Make English Muffin Pizza Clip Art- Chalkstar Graphics
This adorable clipart set is great for How-To/Sequencing/Procedural/Expository writing prompts to help your students write about making English Muffin Pizza from first-person perspective or use the graphics to brighten up your resources.**This set a part of my How-to III Bundle**This set includes 24 total images including 12 Color images and 12 Black and White images. This set includes:English Muffin Open (Color and B&W)English Muffin Plain (Color and B&W)English Muffin Sauce (Color and
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: How to III Clip Art Bundle- Chalkstar Graphics
Writing Paper - No Handwriting Lines
4 Different sheets of writing paper. Perfect for differentiating during writer's workshop or for a writing center! :)Please rate me, I'm free!
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Letter Writing - Friendly Letter, Business, Letter to Editor Powerpoint
20 Page Letter Writing Powerpoint Slideshow Presentation. Friendly Letter, Letter to the Editor, Business Letter. Examples of a Friendly letter with labeled parts.Letter Writing Bundlehttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Letter-Writing-Bundle-PDF-File-and-Powerpoint-File-4496382Please check out the rest of my products at:http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Geis19
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Also included in: Letter Writing Bundle - PDF File, and Powerpoint File.
CommUNITY Classroom Middle School Writing Set: 28 pc. Clip Art!
This 28 piece writing/language arts themed clip-art set includes 8 middle school/older elementary aged student characters. BONUS: This set also includes 1 reading teacher, and 5 objects.
14 BW and 14 color. Images are about 4" by 7", 300 png with transparent background. (Sizes vary).
Each image is hand drawn (individually)! There are no recolors. Each illustration is a different character, inspired by real students.
Featured Characters/Objects:
Imagination (Jayla)
Brainstorm (Kimani)
Main Id
Grades:
5th - 8th
Revising Task Cards - Mixed Review
#testprepsale4th grade Writing TEKS4.18A and 4.15CWhat's included? -1 Narrative passage- 8 revising task cards- Student response form- Answer key with QR codes- 4 engaging ideas of how to use these task cards in your classroomThese task cards review the following revising skills:-Combining sentences-Adding central idea sentence to the introduction-Adding sentence to body paragraph-Adding concluding sentence to the conclusion-Transition words-Revising for word choice-Revising for clarityCheck out
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Animal Experts: A Research & Writing Unit for little ones - With QR Codes!
**Now TWO resources to help you plan your expert unit!**
I created these resources as companions for our life cycles/non-fiction/animal experts unit. This is one of both mine and my students favorite units of the year. We become animal experts- learning through reading, writing ,and observing! Finally, students get to present what they’ve learned to their classmates!
In this resource you will find two different packs
This first one includes:
-Kid Friendly Research Sites
-QR code cards for
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Grades:
1st - 4th
Fun STAAR Expository Writing Warm-Ups
This warm-up set includes 20 Expository Writing Warm-Ups. It also includes an Expository Explanation page that defines the four Expository Writing tasks as to "Describe," "Explain," "Clarify," and "Evaluate." These are great skills for students to practice leading up to writing their STAAR Expository Writing. Each slide is labeled with the skills that students are practicing regarding that specific prompt.
I usually give my students 3-4 minutes to complete these "quick writes." From that point
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Polar Bears Close Read & Informative Writing
There are 3 main files included in this download. They are:
First File:
2 objective pages
2-page reading passage
1-Text-Based Evidence Sentence Starters Sheet
1-Close Read Questions
1-Topic Sentence Starters and Concluding Sentence Starters
1-Graphic Organizer for Informative Writing
2 rough draft pages
2 writing pages for publishing
2nd File:
1 Polar bear craft
3rd File:
2 double sided pages for a Polar Bear mini-book
Grades:
1st
Suspense in "The Monkey's Paw" - Using Text Evidence
I use this writing outline as students are beginning develop literary analysis skills. After we read, "The Monkey's Paw", students use text evidence to show the literary elements that the author uses to create suspense in the story. It's a basic outline for a basic paragraph on a great short story that students enjoy.
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Insect: Informative Reading, Writing, & Craftivity
This products contains the following:
*An essential question to post
*An informative read piece on insects
*A tree map for students to organize their writing
*2 writing pages- one is for kindergarten and the other for first grade
*9 pages that contain all of the parts to create an insect and the labels
Students will love creating the insect and writing about insects. There is a natural fascination about insects that young students have.
Grades:
K - 1st
Also included in: Everything Kindergarten -SUPER MEGA BUNDLE
Should There be Zoos? Social Justice - Persuasive Argument Comparison
Should There Be Zoos? SMARTboard Notebook File 14 pagesa) Social Justiceb) Cover Pagec) Pros and Cons Paged) T Charte) Argument For Zoos - Yes/No Research, Protection and Care, f) Class vote page.Some information pages. Have a discussion with the class about the issue. Use the Smart Notebook file as a guide to the discussion and then class vote.Please check out the rest of my products at:http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Geis19
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Narrative Writing Unit "My Trip to..." Kindergarten, 1st Grade Story Writing
Teach your kindergarten or first grade students the narrative writing process with this NO PREP writing package! This Narrative Writing Unit includes 3 cover options, a lesson plan, a graphic organizer, and six pages of narrative writing paper with my Writing Checklist. BEFORE YOU BUY, check out my Writing Units BUNDLE that includes this resource plus five additional units.The lesson plan provides a detailed outline of how to teach narrative writing. For the purposes of this unit, students wi
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Grades:
K - 1st
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