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Do your students struggle with answering text-dependent questions? Introducing them to the RACE writing strategy could be a total game-changer for you and your students!

RACE Stands For:

Restate the question

Answer all parts of the question

Cite evidence to support your answer

Explain how your evidence proves your answer

These Printable Guided Notes directly correlate with the Google Slides Presentation found here!

What's Included:

• Color-Coded - Portrait
• Black and White - Portrait
• Color-Coded - Landscape
• Black and White - Landscape
• Answer Key

This printable set of guided notes is already put together for you and ready to be printed and handed out to your students! Each step of the RACE writing strategy is discussed in-depth, with easy-to-follow and color-coordinated components. Each page contains a checklist for students to use while learning this writing process!

The last four pages of each set of notes consist of a graphic organizer (still color-coordinated!) to help you put all of the steps together at the end! The first two of those pages use an example question and response, separated into each step, along with all of the steps put together into one well-constructed response. The last two pages are CUSTOMIZABLE/BLANK for you to add your own question and response!

There is also a Black & White Option for a more printer-friendly route.

Other RACE Writing Resources:

• Google Slides Presentation | Graphic Organizer | EDITABLE
• Printable Presentation | Graphic Organizer
• Printable Bookmarks Checklist | Color & Black and White
• Printable Guided Notes | Color-Coded & Black and White
• Color-Coded Printable Bulletin Board Posters Set
• Google Doc Differentiated Graphic Organizers

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Starbooks Virtual Book Tasting with Verse Novels

This Resource:

This resource is packed with 90 easy-to-use prompts that will get your students excited about reading and thinking creatively. These activities are perfect for any book or reading ability.

How Can You Use This Resource?

• In the Classroom: Use these prompts as bell ringers, exit tickets, or independent activities. They’re also great for literature circles, group projects, and book club discussions.
• For Homework: Assign prompts to help students reflect on their reading at home.
• For Fun Extras: These activities are perfect for early finishers or as enrichment for students who want a challenge.

Examples of Prompts:

• Imagine the story happened in a different time or place—how would it change?
• Draw a map of the story’s setting and label key locations.
• Write a letter to your favorite character.
• Create a recipe for the book using “ingredients” like suspense, friendship, or humor.
• Predict what might happen next and explain why you think so.
• Summarize the story using only emojis and explain your choices.

Get your students excited about reading with their own personalised reading bookmark! These printable bookmark templates allow your students to list their favourite books or draw books that they want to read in the future.

These books marks are also a helpful tool to get to know your students as readers and what text they enjoy reading.

This editable bookmarks template includes:

• 8 student bookmark templates in colour
• 2 student bookmark templates in black & white

How to use these printable bookmark templates:

1. Let your student's choose their favourite coloured bookmark.
2. Discuss the types of text they like to read or want to read this year.
3. Print on thick card stock or laminate for extra durability

Do your students struggle with answering text-dependent questions? Introducing them to the RACE writing strategy could be a total game-changer for you and your students!

RACE Stands For:

Restate the question

Answer all parts of the question

Cite evidence to support your answer

Explain how your evidence proves your answer

This Printable Presentation directly correlates with the Google Slides Presentation found here!

This printable presentation is already put together for you and ready to be printed and handed out to your students! Each step of the RACE writing strategy is discussed in-depth, with easy-to-follow and color-coordinated components. Each page contains a checklist for students to use while learning this writing process!

The last four pages consist of a graphic organizer (still color-coordinated!) to help you put all of the steps together at the end! The first two of those pages use an example question and response, separated into each step, along with all of the steps put together into one well-constructed response. The last two pages are CUSTOMIZABLE for you to add your own question and response!

There is also a Black & White Option for a more printer-friendly route.

Other RACE Writing Resources:

• Google Slides Presentation | Graphic Organizer | EDITABLE
• Printable Presentation | Graphic Organizer
• Printable Bookmarks Checklist | Color & Black and White
• Printable Guided Notes | Color-Coded & Black and White
• Color-Coded Printable Bulletin Board Posters Set
• Google Doc Differentiated Graphic Organizers

EMAIL FREEBIE - Test drive the RACE Writing Strategy Posters HERE!

Like this resource? Please leave a helpful review/rating and EARN SOME TeachShare CREDITS towards your next TPT purchase!

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RACE Writing Strategy Google Slides Presentation | Graphic Organizer | EDITABLE

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Starbooks Virtual Book Tasting with Verse Novels

These bookmarks are simple - print, laminate, then distribute. Give them to your students as a reward or for inspiration to start reading.

This resource includes:

✏ Eight colorful monster-themed bookmarks

✏ No prep! Simply print (and maybe laminate!) then distribute. 

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This free graphic organizer is great for having your second and third grade students work on using different parts of texts to determine the main idea. Easy to use, just print and use with any text! When introducing, or reinforcing, main idea with my students, I review multiple ways to help determine the main idea of stories.

To find the main idea we:

• look at the title
• look at the pictures
• look for repeated words
• reread the first sentence

My class uses this organizer to list information gained from each of those tips and then combine it together to write the main idea in the middle.

Perfect for cooperative learning too!

• create groups of 4
• assign each student one strategy
• have them share with their group what they found
• work together to determine main idea

Kids will have a great time building these three full-color DIY models, using just scissors and glue or clear tape. They can choose from Mummy, Spider or Ghost Buddies -- or make all three!

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This fun, engrossing activity teaches children how to follow directions in sequence to create fun mini-creatures to place on the table or give as gifts.

This resource is ideal for a makerspace, DIY project or a Halloween activity. Includes:

• Mummy Buddy templates (top and bottom)
• Spider Buddy templates (top, bottom, and legs and web)
• Ghost Buddy templates (top and bottom)

FREE BONUS: Creepy Creatures Alliteration crossword puzzle

| Paying Bills | Reading Utility Bills | Environmental Print | Functional Text | Life Skills Reading | Comprehension Questions | Special Education | Real-World Skills | Skills for Independence |

These worksheets specifically designed to introduce students to the vital life skill of reading common bills accurately. With this resource, students will engage with two realistic bills.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, students will develop an understanding of various aspects related to these bills, such as account details, bill charges, due dates, way to pay, and more. The resource offers two levels of engagement: a cut-and-paste activity level and a write-in-the-answer level. This ensures that students of varying abilities can participate and reinforce learning.

If you enjoy this freebie check out the full versions of the product below:

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Paper

Paying Bills BUNDLE - Digital & Paper

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 2 realistic bills
• 2 levels
• Color set
• Black & white set
• Teacher answer key

Level 1 - Cut & Paste - Simpler Questions - Larger Text - Bolded Key Words

• 5 worksheets with 25 questions (5 questions per page)

Level 2 - Write in the Answer - More Complex Questions - Some Multi-part Questions

• 5 worksheets with 35 questions (7 questions per page)

**⭐**10 different worksheets and 60 questions per set.

⭐A total of 20 different worksheets.

Bills Included:

• Electric
• Water & Waste

Key Features:

1. Realistic Bill Exposure: The resource provides students with exposure to authentic bills commonly encountered in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to understand and analyze bills effectively.

2. Comprehensive Questioning: A wide range of questions is included to cover crucial aspects of bill reading, such as account information, costs, dates, and potential penalties. This promotes a holistic understanding of bill-related concepts.

3. Two Levels of Engagement: The resource offers flexibility with two levels of difficulty. Students can choose between a cut-and-paste activity or a write-in-the-answer format, allowing them to engage at a level suited to their abilities.

By utilizing Practical Bill Reading Skills, students will develop a valuable life skill that empowers them to confidently navigate and comprehend common bills. This resource sets a strong foundation for financial literacy and responsible decision-making in the real world.

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Paying Bills Unit 1 - Paper

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Paying Bills Unit 3 - Paper