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R.A.C.E.S. Writing Strategy Grade 3 (WonderWorks)

By Peter D

This is a 64-page set of worksheets to help grade 3 students practice the R.A.C.E.S. Writing Strategy. The R.A.C.E.S. Writing Strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize) is a method that students can use to write meaningful responses to questions about a written text.

For each week in the WonderWorks Interactive Worktext for Grade Three, there are two questions for students to answer using the R.A.C.E.S. Writing Strategy. Please note that students must have the WonderWorks Interactive Worktext for Grade Three in order to answer the questions in these worksheets.

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Writing Grading Rubric Self-Check FREEBIE!

By Abigail J McClellan

This document includes two half-page writing checklists that students can use to self evaluate their writing pieces. The grading rubric is simple and easy to follow. It allows students to grade themselves on a four point grading scale based on writing quantity, quality, and neatness.

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Writing Process Posters Engineering Themed

By Science and STEAM Team

Each writing poster has the stage of the writing process in bold letters, along with instructions for what should be done at each stage. These writing posters will help you and your students keep track of where they are during writer's workshop. I laminate and hang the posters as well as prepare clothespins with each child's name on one. As a child works on a piece of writing his/her clip is moved to the appropriate stage of the writing process.

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Turtle Writing Paper with 6 styles of lines

By Bunny Hop Shop

Turtle themed writing paper with lines can be used for for final copies and writing centers in your classroom. Paper is available with and without midlines and in a variety of widths. Use these pages for fiction or nonfiction writing about turtles or nature!

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Leaf Writing Paper: Fall-Themed Leaf Outline Lined Paper for Writing Projects

By Bunny Hop Shop

Inspire your students with our Leaf-Themed Writing Paper! Perfect for fall-themed activities, this fun apple-shaped design will make writing assignments more engaging. Featuring clip art leaves around the main shape, you can easily choose from six different line styles to suit your students' needs. Each style is also available with or without name and date lines for added convenience.

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Pumpkin Writing Paper with Six Line Styles, Fall Lined Writing Paper

By Bunny Hop Shop

Inspire your students with our Pumpkin-Themed Writing Paper! Perfect for fall-themed activities, this fun pumpkin-shaped design will make writing assignments more engaging. Featuring clip art pumpkins around the main shape, you can easily choose from six different line styles to suit your students' needs. Each style is also available with or without name and date lines for added convenience.

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Cesar Chavez Research Reading Report Template- Trifold- Hispanic Heritage Month

By Veronica Reyes

This is an Informational Newsletter AND Research Report about César Chávez as a U.S. Leader and Latino Changemaker. Students can use this as a starting point for a research project during Hispanic Heritage Month or to explore American Leaders.

INCLUDED – Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and adaptable for any reading passage about an influential leader. Perfect for close reading activities!

  • Colored and black-line versions
  • Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and a separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)
  • Information on...
    • Early Life
    • Career
    • Interesting Facts
    • Contributions to Social Justice

- Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices like César Chávez.

- Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best—inspiring the next generation.

How It Works:

  1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures to contemporary leaders or influencers. The template comes pre-filled with César Chávez, perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month or studying U.S. leaders.
  2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process, helping them fill in key sections like biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen figure.
  3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.
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End of the Year Reflection & Peer Interview

By Abigail J McClellan

This unique end of the year reflection writing prompt involves a personal end of year reflection page, an interview recording page that gives students questions to ask one another about their school year, and finally, an end of the year writing page that allows the students to summarize their classmate's end-of-year reflection. This is a great collaborative activity that encourages thoughtful reflection, peer interview skills, and summarizing and synthesizing information in order to write an expository text.

This product is now a TeachShare Digital Activity! It can be used for Distance Learning.

You can now:

1. Customize this resource for your students

2. Preview and assign to students through Google Classroom

3. Review completed assignments and return feedback

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How to Catch a Turkey Writing Project

By Abigail J McClellan

This adorable K – 2 writing resource is the perfect product for teaching sequence writing during the fall! Students must be creative and sequential as they describe ways in which they would catch a turkey. It is modified to support all learners in the classroom. There are options to draw only, draw and write, and finally writing alone. There are also some built-in supports that you can provide to students which includes transition word sentence starters. These writing templates for perfect for your Thanksgiving/fall writing project: How to Catch a Turkey.

This product is now a TeachShare Digital Activity! It can be used for Distance Learning.

You can now:

1. Customize this resource for your students

2. Preview and assign to students through Google Classroom (assign one of the five worksheets as opposed to all)

3. Review completed assignments and return feedback

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Jacob Lawrence Research Reading Passage + Report Template-Black History Month

By Veronica Reyes

This is a informational newsletter AND research report template about Jacob Lawrence as an African American Artist. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Black History Month


Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions

  • Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
  • Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

How It Works:

  1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Jacob Lawrence is pre-filled in on version of this template.
  2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
  3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.
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Compare and Contrast Writing Review

By Beth Hammett

Three Compare and Contrast Review sheets for elementary students. Includes stories and graphs for comprehension. Students read the short essays then chart comparisons and contrasts on graphs. Uses relationship words for comparisons and contrasts. Great for in-class practice or assessment, as well as homework assignments.

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Nonfiction Research Notes Packet

By Literacy with Carly

This product includes;

*Student Nonfiction Research Packet

(Geared towards research on animals but one page is without headings for you to adjust as you'd like)

-There are sections for Habitat, Young, Physical Features, Food, Interesting Facts, and an extra blank form.

-Schema

-Questions you have on the animal

-Important words

-Resources Page

*Final Product RAFT Menu

*Rubric for Grading

Feel free to see more in depth on this product and how it is used on my blog at

http://firstgradefabulosity.blogspot.com/2014/03/nonfiction-research-project.html

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Compare and Contrast Essay Writing Assignment

By Beth Hammett

A fun way to introduce compare and contrast writing through collaborative learning and peerworkshopping for elementary, ELL, and emergent writers. Includes: Group exercise for working with compare and contrast Interactive comparing/contrasting essay writing assignment Handouts for group/individual listings (graphic organizer) Slide by Slide writing guide: intro, bodies, conclusion Easy to follow examples Thesis Intoduction Relationship Words handout Peer workshopping component Scoring rubric for grading Diploma for mastery of compare and contrast essay Great way to get students to discuss concepts and skills. Easy introduction for lower level learners. Also, great icebreaker activity! Students will be excited about compare and contrast writing Meets CCSS.

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Summer Break Reflection & Peer Interview

By Abigail J McClellan

This fun and engaging summer break reflection writing prompt involves a personal summer break reflection page, an interview recording page that gives students unique questions to ask one another about their summer break, and finally, a summer break writing page that allows the students to summarize their classmate's summer experience. This is a great collaborative activity that encourages thoughtful reflection, peer interview skills, and summarizing and synthesizing information in order to write an expository text.

This product is now a TeachShare Digital Activity! It can be used for Distance Learning.

You can now:

1. Customize this resource for your students

2. Preview and assign to students through Google Classroom

3. Review completed assignments and return feedback

Take a look at my BUNDLE with all four break reflections & peer interviews!!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-BUNDLE-4533573

Spring Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Spring-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4431867

Winter Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Winter-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4533527

Fall Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Fall-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4533552

End of the Year Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/End-of-the-Year-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4575789

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Cesar Chavez Research Report Template- Trifold- Hispanic Heritage Month

By Veronica Reyes

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to boost your students' research and presentation skills?

Look no further! Our "César Chávez Research Report Template" is the ultimate tool to spark creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom during Hispanic Heritage Month or whenever you want to celebrate U.S. leaders and changemakers!

Two Awesome Templates:

  • One Pre-filled template with César Chávez’s picture and name.
  • Blank template where students can let their creativity shine by adding any figure’s name and drawing their portrait.

Key Features:

  • Structured & Simple: This template makes research super easy with a step-by-step framework that guides students through key sections like background, early life, and big accomplishments.
  • Super Versatile: Perfect for any curriculum! Whether you're focusing on historical heroes, modern-day leaders, or cultural icons, this template fits the bill.
  • Independent Learning: Give your students the power to take charge! The fill-in-the-blank sections inspire curiosity and encourage them to do their own digging.
  • Boosts Research Skills: Students will get to use all sorts of cool resources—online searches, books, and even interviews—to become research pros.
  • Presentation Power-Up: Not only will students gather information, but they’ll also learn how to organize and present it like a pro! This template is your secret weapon for building confident communicators.

How It Works:

  1. Pick a Subject: Students choose a figure to research. With César Chávez already included, it’s perfect for kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month or exploring inspiring U.S. leaders.
  2. Fill It In: The template leads students through the process with sections for bio details, accomplishments, and the impact of the figure they’re researching.
  3. Show It Off: Finished reports turn into exciting presentations that get students speaking confidently in front of their classmates.

Why You’ll Love This Template:

  • Time-Saving Magic: No need to make a template from scratch—ours is ready to go, saving you tons of time!
  • Totally Engaging: Turn research projects into a fun adventure where students discover new things about themselves and the world.
  • Skill-Building Fun: Your students will master research, organization, and presentation skills that will help them succeed in school and beyond.

Make learning an adventure with our "César Chávez Research Report Template for Biographies." Light that spark of curiosity and watch your students grow into confident researchers and amazing communicators!

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Scientific Method Recording Sheets for Primary Grades

By Science and STEAM Team

This is an introduction to the scientific method recording sheet designed with first and second graders in mind. It has simple vocabulary and gives the students the option of drawing or writing about their observations.

These recording sheets are included in our "My Science Journal" as well.

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Spring Break Reflection & Peer Interview

By Abigail J McClellan

This unique spring break reflection writing prompt involves a personal spring break reflection page, an interview recording page that gives students questions to ask one another about their spring break, and finally, a spring break writing page that allows the students to summarize their classmate's spring break experience. This is a great collaborative activity that encourages thoughtful reflection, peer interview skills, and summarizing and synthesizing information in order to write an expository text.

This product is now a TeachShare Digital Activity! It can be used for Distance Learning.

You can now:

1. Customize this resource for your students

2. Preview and assign to students through Google Classroom

3. Review completed assignments and return feedback

Take a look at my BUNDLE with all four break reflections & peer interviews!!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-BUNDLE-4533573

Summer Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Summer-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4533499

Winter Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Winter-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4533527

Fall Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Fall-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4533552

End of the Year Reflection & Peer Interview:

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Writing Prompts Non-Fiction, On-Demand Writing Prompts

By Beth Hammett

20 Non-fiction writing prompts to help students with assessment writing. Comes with 20 handouts with graphics and writing space. Includes:

In my future I see...

People say I'm a dreamer...

My life is like a song...

Home represents...

Gossip spreads like wildfire...

plus 15 more non-fiction writing prompts that relate to students' lives!

Excellent for assessment prep, journal prompts, non-fiction connections to readings. Use the prompts as introduction into research then use the writing process and peer workshop essays for Common Core requirements.

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Fall Break Reflection & Peer Interview

By Abigail J McClellan

This cooperative and stimulating fall break reflection writing prompt involves a personal fall break reflection page, an interview recording page that gives students engaging questions to ask one another about their fall break, and finally, a fall break writing page that allows the students to summarize their classmate's fall break experience. This is a great collaborative activity that encourages thoughtful reflection, peer interview skills, and summarizing and synthesizing information in order to write an expository text.

This product is now a TeachShare Digital Activity! It can be used for Distance Learning.

You can now:

1. Customize this resource for your students

2. Preview and assign to students through Google Classroom

3. Review completed assignments and return feedback

Take a look at my BUNDLE with all four break reflections & peer interviews!!

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-BUNDLE-4533573

Spring Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Spring-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4431867

Summer Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Summer-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4533499

Winter Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Winter-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4533527

End of the Year Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/End-of-the-Year-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4575789

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Dolores Huerta- Research Report Templates- Trifold- Hispanic Heritage Month

By Veronica Reyes

Research Report Template for Biographies- Trifold- Women's History Month + Hispanic Heritage Month!

Product Description:

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Dolores Huerta Research Report Template for Biographies" is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.

Two blank templates-

-One that is pre-filled with Dolores Huerta's picture and name

-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw his portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

  1. Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.
  2. Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.
  3. Encourages Independent Learning: Empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The blank spaces prompt students to conduct independent research, fostering a sense of curiosity and self-directed learning.
  4. Develops Research Skills: Our template encourages students to utilize various research methods, including online resources, books, and interviews. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to hone their research skills and discern reliable information.
  5. Promotes Presentation Skills: Beyond researching, students will practice organizing information coherently and presenting it in a well-structured report. This template lays the foundation for effective communication, a crucial skill in any academic or professional setting.

How It Works:

  1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research (Dolores Huerta). This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Dolores Huert is pre-filled in on version of this template.
  2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
  3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Why Choose Our Template:

  • Time-Saving: No need to create a research template from scratch. Our product saves you time and ensures a standardized approach to student research projects.
  • Engagement: Transform mundane research projects into exciting opportunities for self-discovery and exploration.
  • Skill Development: Equip your students with essential research, organization, and presentation skills that will serve them well in their academic and professional journeys.
Writing-Expository
Hispanic Heritage Month
Women's History Month
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