Less than $5 Elementary School Writing-Essays Resources (by date, latest first)
Research Project Template Inquiry Skills Writing Learning Based
By Kyla McHenry
Want a fun way to help your learner's focus on their interests? This resource breaks down a learning project into mini steps that aren't overwhelming for young learners. Just choose a topic to explore and let the learning begin.
This resource includes:
- A KWL chart-
- Two options for facts gathered when doing research from an online source or a book of your choice
- A space to create a rough draft
- A cover sheet to create an illustration to go along with your learning project
- Two options for writing paper to allow for different aged writers
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Opinion Writing Printable Pack Sample Grades 3-6 | Sentence Frames and More
By MrsBaileyandHerClass
Unlock your students' potential with our comprehensive Opinion Writing Pack for Grades 3-6. This all-in-one resource includes essential tools to help young writers express their thoughts clearly and confidently. This FREE download will provide you with the brain dump pre-write graphic organizer. To get the full Opinion Writing Pack for Grades 3-6, CLICK HERE! Read below to see what's included in the full Opinion Writing Pack!
What's Included:
- Sentence Frames: Scaffold students' writing with structured sentence starters.
- Paragraph Guides: Step-by-step guides to organizing their thoughts into coherent paragraphs.
- Publishing Paper: Professionally designed templates for final drafts, perfect for classroom displays and portfolios.
Key Features:
- Aligned with Grades 3-6 Standards: Tailored to meet educational standards and foster skill development in opinion writing.
- Engaging and Student-Friendly: Clear instructions and visually appealing designs keep students motivated.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for writing centers, homework assignments, or whole-class instruction.
Why You'll Love It:
- Boosts Confidence: Provides the necessary support for students to develop their opinion writing skills.
- Saves Time: Ready-to-use materials that integrate seamlessly into your existing curriculum.
- Promotes Independence: Encourages students to structure their writing independently with the help of structured guides.
Whether you're introducing opinion writing for the first time or looking to enhance your current curriculum, our Opinion Writing Pack for Grades 3-6 is the perfect solution. Enhance your classroom's writing program and watch your students thrive!
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Opinion Writing Pack for Grades 3-6 | Sentence Frames, Paragraph Guides, & More
By MrsBaileyandHerClass
Unlock your students' potential with our comprehensive Opinion Writing Pack for Grades 3-6. This all-in-one resource includes essential tools to help young writers express their thoughts clearly and confidently. These tools include sentence frames, paragraph guides, and publishing paper! Confidently guide your students through the writing process with this resource pack.
What's Included:
- Sentence Frames: Scaffold students' writing with structured sentence starters.
- Paragraph Guides: Step-by-step guides to organizing their thoughts into coherent paragraphs.
- Publishing Paper: Professionally designed templates for final drafts, perfect for classroom displays and portfolios.
Key Features:
- Aligned with Grades 3-6 Standards: Tailored to meet educational standards and foster skill development in opinion writing.
- Engaging and Student-Friendly: Clear instructions and visually appealing designs keep students motivated.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for writing centers, homework assignments, or whole-class instruction.
Why You'll Love It:
- Boosts Confidence: Provides the necessary support for students to develop their opinion writing skills.
- Saves Time: Ready-to-use materials that integrate seamlessly into your existing curriculum.
- Promotes Independence: Encourages students to structure their writing independently with the help of structured guides.
Whether you're introducing opinion writing for the first time or looking to enhance your current curriculum, our Opinion Writing Pack for Grades 3-6 is the perfect solution. Enhance your classroom's writing program and watch your students thrive!
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Opinion writing | Grades 3-6 | Sentence frames | Paragraph guides | Publishing paper | Writing pack | Classroom resources | Writing templates | Elementary writing | Writing skills development
By Shy's Sunshine Room
Essay Outline for Older Students
Including:
Introduction:
- Hook
- Preview
- Thesis
3 Body Paragraphs:
- Topic Sentences
- 3 Key Details Each
Conclusion:
- Restate Thesis
- Summary
- Closing Sentence
200 Pages Blank paper, College ruled, Lined Journal & Music sheet for Writing
By Zaazoua Mostapha
8.5 x 11 inches, 200 Pages Blank Pages Paper, College Ruled, Lined Journal & Music Sheet for Writing and Music Composition
Perfect for teachers and students to write in everything they want
Enjoy it, Thanks
By SOWMYA SUGUMARAN
Print and laminate this checklist for students to use as a bookmark or a writing checklist throughout the year.
Narrative Writing | EASTER BUNDLE
By Nardine Mettry
Spark your students' imaginations with these engaging Easter-themed narrative writing prompts! This bundle offers two exciting storylines to inspire creative writing and storytelling.
What's Included:
- Benny the Bunny's Easter Surprise: Challenge students to write a story about a silent bunny who can only speak on Easter Day. Encourage them to develop the plot, characters, and setting to create a captivating tale.
- Not Bunny, But... Egg-cellent Surprise! Ignite curiosity with this unexpected twist! Students will craft a story around a creature that hatches from an Easter egg, exploring imaginative possibilities and character development.
These writing prompts offer opportunities for students to practice descriptive language, plot development, and character building while having fun with the Easter theme.
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Halloween English Writing | BUNDLE
By Nardine Mettry
Unleash your students' creativity with this Halloween-themed writing bundle!
This engaging resource combines narrative writing and persuasive writing prompts to inspire your students' imaginations and hone their writing skills.
What's Included:
- Narrative Writing Prompts: Spooky and fun prompts to encourage students to write creative stories.
- Persuasive Writing Prompts: Topics related to Halloween that require students to argue their point of view.
- Writing Templates: Optional templates to provide structure and guidance for students.
- Rubric: A scoring rubric to help students assess their writing.
How it Works:
- Choose a Prompt: Students select a narrative or persuasive writing prompt.
- Plan and Write: Students brainstorm ideas, develop a plot, and write their story or persuasive piece.
- Revise and Edit: Students review their writing for clarity, coherence, and grammar.
- Share and Reflect: Students share their work with classmates and receive feedback.
Benefits:
- Engaging and Fun: The Halloween theme makes writing more exciting and enjoyable.
- Improves Writing Skills: Helps students develop their narrative and persuasive writing abilities.
- Sparks Creativity: Encourages students to think outside the box and create unique stories.
- Promotes Critical Thinking: Challenges students to analyze and argue their point of view.
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Writing Rubric [student version] | Burger Sandwich
By Nardine Mettry
This fun and engaging burger-themed rubric makes writing expectations clear and understandable for students. With four clear levels of achievement, this rubric provides valuable guidance for students to improve their writing skills.
What's Included:
- Four-Level Rubric: Detailed criteria for each level, from "Incomplete Work" to "Above and Beyond," covering essential writing elements.
- Versatile Format: Suitable for both classroom posters and individual student printouts as a guide for each student's binder/writing assignment.
⭐Writing Attempts:
Narrative
Christmas: Trapped in a Snow Globe | My Snowman Came to Life
Thanksgiving: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner | How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner
Others: Journey to the Center of the Earth | Forms of Energy in my Car - Science, Art & WRITING Project
Easter: Benny the Bunny - Easter's Surprise | NOT Bunny - Eggcelent Easter/Spring Surprise
Halloween: Trapped in a Haunted House
Persuasive | Dear Santa - Villains Edition | Who Will Guide the Sleigh | Halloween: Can I Keep My Witch?
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Writing Rubric [student version] | Burger Sandwich
By Nardine Mettry
This fun and engaging burger-themed rubric makes writing expectations clear and understandable for students. With four clear levels of achievement, this rubric provides valuable guidance for students to improve their writing skills.
What's Included:
- Four-Level Rubric: Detailed criteria for each level, from "Incomplete Work" to "Above and Beyond," covering essential writing elements.
- Versatile Format: Suitable for both classroom posters and individual student printouts as a guide for each student's binder/writing assignment.
⭐Writing Attempts:
Narrative
Christmas: Trapped in a Snow Globe | My Snowman Came to Life
Thanksgiving: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner | How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner
Others: Journey to the Center of the Earth | Forms of Energy in my Car - Science, Art & WRITING Project
Easter: Benny the Bunny - Easter's Surprise | NOT Bunny - Eggcelent Easter/Spring Surprise
Halloween: Trapped in a Haunted House
Persuasive | Dear Santa - Villains Edition | Who Will Guide the Sleigh | Halloween: Can I Keep My Witch?
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Persuasive Writing | Halloween: Can I Keep My Witch?
By Nardine Mettry
Engage your students in a creative writing activity that combines imagination, persuasion, and argumentation. This resource provides students with a compelling prompt to write a persuasive letter to their parents, arguing why their witch should remain a permanent member of the family!
What's Included?
- Customize the witch's face to match their imagination.
- Start with opinion and reasons.
- Continue to write the essay.
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Persuasive Writing | Christmas Dear Santa, Villains Edition - Naughty to Nice
By Nardine Mettry
Calling all reformed villains! This holiday season, ditch the coal and rewrite your story. This activity allows students to use their imagination and persuasive writing skills to convince Santa Claus they deserve a spot on the nice list!
What's Included:
- Reformed Villain Graphic Organizer: Help students brainstorm and visualize their villainous character and their path to redemption.
- Persuasive Letter to Santa Template: Provide a structured format for students to craft their convincing arguments.
- List of Infamous Villains: Offer inspiration and a starting point for character selection.
⭐Want more writing for Christmas?⭐
Trapped in a Snow Globe | Narrative Writing
Who Will Guide The Sleigh | Persuasive Writing**⭐**
⭐Thanksgiving narrative writing: How the Turkey Escaped Thanksgiving Dinner**⭐**
⭐Journey to the center of the Earth narrative/descriptive: Earth Layers**⭐**
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Informational Writing Craft: My Favorite Animal
By Qiang Ma
This product is especially fun for your class animal writing projects! It is a fun engaging writing task your students will enjoy. Prep Free! Ready to go!
Task:
1. Students are going to write a five sensory informational writing about your favorite animal using the Red Barn Craft Book pages.
2. This is a seven page-writing project: one page for the cover, one page for the topic sentence, four pages for the middle (five sensory writing: eye/see, hand/feel, ear/sound, mouth/food, + action), and one page for the conclusion.
3. Each student will choose an animal of his own to write.
Step by step assignment directions are giving using Teacher Writing Sample "Horses" as a model.
You could use this Red Barn Craft Book to write anything related to Animal Studies.
This product includes:
- Red Barn Craft Book in four formats: colored with/without writing lines and black lined with/without writing lines
- Lesson Plan for My Favorite Animal Writing Project
- Step by Step Assignment Directions
- All the posters your students need to write their favorite animals
- 1 Teacher Animal Writing Sample
- 2 Student Animal Writing Samples
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List Writing Craft: Thanks on Thanksgiving Day
By Qiang Ma
Distance Learning is enabled! This product is especially fun for your class Thanksgiving writing projects! It is a fun engaging writing task your students will enjoy. Prep Free! Ready to go!
Task:
1. Each student is going to write four pages of three list of thanks using the Thanksgiving Craft Book pages. List 1: thanks to people in his life; List 2: thanks to technologies and inventions what make his life easier and better; List 3: thanks to natural objects for what they have been helping him.
2. Each student will come up with his own lists and reasons to thank for.
Step by step assignment directions are giving using Teacher Writing Sample "Thanks on Thanksgiving Day" as a model.
You could use this Thanksgiving Craft Book to write anything related to Thanksgiving.
This product includes:
- 2 Colored sets
- 2 Black lined sets
- Lesson Plan for Thanks on Thanksgiving Day Project
- Step by Step Assignment Directions
- 1 Teacher Thanks on Thanksgiving Day Writing Sample
- 4 Student Thanks on Thanksgiving Day Writing Samples
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Letter Writing Craft: The Day the Crayons Quit
By Qiang Ma
It is a fun engaging writing task your students will enjoy. Prep Free! Ready to Go!
Task:
1. Students are going to write in the name of each crayon eight letters to the owner to express the opinions of crayons using the Air Mail Craft Book pages.
2. Each student will follow informational writing format (topic sentence and detail sentences) for each letter.
Step by step assignment directions are giving using the book "The Day the Crayons Quit" by Drew Daywalt as a model.
You could use this Air Mail papers to write anything letters.
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- Black lined sets
- Lesson Plan
- Step by Step Assignment Directions
- Student Samples
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150 Daily Journal Prompts: Writing Choice Boards
By Inspired By MlG
150 Daily Journal Prompts: Writing Choice Boards - Boost student writing skills with this no-prep resource!Teachers will love the time-saving benefits of pre-written prompts that cater to all learning styles.Students can choose from a variety of descriptive, narrative, and opinion writing topics to engage in personalized journaling experiences.Perfect for morning work, brain breaks, or independent writing activities. Cross out completed prompts to track progress and stay motivated.
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By Sign with me TOD
Writing a summary can be challenging for students when they first start learning how to complete this writing task. This template breaks down the beginning, middle and ending paragraph in a summary into three sections. Tips are also provided along the way to help support students when writing a summary.
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By Sign with me TOD
This packet includes 2 essay templates that are useful for students who are just beginning to write an essay or for students who are going to write a rough draft after brainstorming.
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By Sign with me TOD
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adapting instruction
differentiating instruction
on level learners
ESL/ENL/ELL
Deaf Education
Homework
Classwork
Homeschooling
Bell Work
Virtual Instruction
Remote Instruction
Struggling Readers
Struggling Writers
This rubric looks at 5 different areas when students are being assessed on writing a story. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: the story outline relates with the graphic organizer, all parts of the story are written in sequential order, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the story writing assignment out of 15 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.
Newspaper Article Template and Example
By Sign with me TOD
Writing a newspaper article is a project that gives students time to write about an event that happened in their life, at school, or in their community. Once they are finished, they can share their article or the the completed newspaper with different groups of people. This packet includes information to share with your students about what a newspaper is, how you get a newspaper, what is found in a newspaper, a brainstorming template for writing a newspaper article, and a newspaper article template/newspaper that can be edited using Microsoft PowerPoint or printed out.
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