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Informative Writing Activity-Wacky Writing Kids
By Kim Romero
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Wacky Writing Kids' Bundle. The above bundle includes this product and the Wacky Writing Kids' Narrative and Informative Activity products at a discounted price.
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Meet Informative Isabelle and Isaac. They are the Wacky Writing Informative twins.
The Wacky Writing Kids product incorporates fun and creativity while practicing the different types of writing. Informative Isaac and Isabelle make writing exciting! Students will love to construct each Wacky Kid Template. The template serves as a Writing Anchor Poster or Plan for each type of writing. After students create their writing plan they can write their paragraph on the lined paper provided. The Wacky Writing kids template also includes a writing checklist to proofread and edit their writing.
The Wacky Writing kids make a fun wall display! All the printables included are: A Complete Wacky Kid Template, Writing Paper, Writing Prompt, and frames. This is a great activity as part of a Writing Lesson, at a Writing Workstation, or as an Art and Craft project.
Informative Writing Activity Includes:
Informative Isaac Body Template (writing plan)
Informative Isabelle Body Template (writing plan)
Line Writing Paper Template
Writing Prompt and Title Template
Blank Writing Prompt and Title Template
All printables in black and white.
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Types of Writing Bundle-Wacky Writing Kids
By Kim Romero
The Wacky Writing Kids' Bundle comes with 3 products bundled together for a discounted price. The bundle comes with All Wacky Writing Kids templates and writing prompts.
The Wacky Writing Kids products are great to incorporate fun and creativity while practicing the different types of writing. Students will love to construct each Wacky Kid Template. The template serves as a Writing Anchor Poster or Plan for each type of writing. After students create their writing plan they can write their paragraph on the lined paper provided. The Wacky Writing kids template also includes a writing checklist to proofread and edit their writing. The Wacky Writing kids make a fun wall display! This is a great activity as part of a Writing Lesson, at a Writing Workstation, or as an Art and Craft project.
The Wacky Writing Kids Bundle includes all three of the following products:
Wacky Writing- Informative Kit
Informative Isaac Body Template (writing plan)
Informative Isabelle Body Template (writing plan)
Line Writing Paper Template
Writing Prompt and Title Template
Blank Writing Prompt and Title Template
Wacky Writing- Narrative Kit
Narrative Nate Body Template (writing plan)
Narrative Natalie Body Template (writing plan)
Line Writing Paper Template
Writing Prompt and Title Template
Blank Writing Prompt and Title Template
Wacky Writing- Persuasive Kit
Persuasive Pete Body Template (writing plan)
Persuasive Paula Body Template (writing plan)
Line Writing Paper Template
Writing Prompt and Title Template
Blank Writing Prompt and Title Template
All printables in black and white.
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6 Traits of Writing Posters and Bulletin Board Headers -Hashtag Headers Included
By Kile's Classroom
6 Traits of Writing Posters and Bulletin Board Set A fantastic set that includes bulletin board headers with and without hashtags for a updated, student friendly look! This set includes posters in bright colors - one with a white background and one with a black background - to fit any classroom decor! Check out this set and other great writing resources from Kile's Classroom! RACE Writing - Responding to Text . Descriptive Writing - Show, Not Tell . Interactive Word Wall. Reading Logs for a Full Year. Writing Graphic Organizers.
Veteran's Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)
By Beth Hammett
Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile! Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members. Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.
Magazine Covers Writing Activities
By Beth Hammett
13 magazine-like covers/handouts designed to help students master CCSS genre study elements for non-fiction texts. After studying real magazine covers, have students choose their favorite topic and fill-in the information. Color the images for great classroom displays! Includes directions and suggestions for use and connections for Common Core subjects. Magazine covers handouts include: Animals, Games, Gardening, History, Math, Music, Reader, Science, Sports, Technology, Writer, Blank Form Can be used for inferencing, main ideas, paraphrases,spelling, summaries, titles, vocabulary, and more...
By Beth Hammett
Everything students need to know about Abraham Lincoln! And,written in comic book format that comes with a second set of pages that have blank text boxes for students to paraphrase/summarize/research then fill-in facts. Includes: Early Life: Birth, School, Manhood, Death of Mom, Step-Mother Young Adult Years: Employment, Politics Famous Quotes Law License John Todd Stuart, First Law Partner Mary Todd Lincoln & Marriage Four Sons (Birth & Death) Political Timelines Speeches (House Divided, 2 Inaugural Speeches,Gettysburg Address, Last Address) Political Slogans Noah Brooks' reporter's viewpoint Black Hawk War Civil War Ford Theater Death Fun, easy, interactive way to learn facts about Abraham Lincoln, his life and political career. Can be used for ELA, history, social studies, as well as plays, bulletin boards, posters, etc... Meets CCSS fact-based, non-fiction standards.
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.
Writing a Rough Draft (Grades 3-8)
By Beth Hammett
What is a rough draft? How do you find a topic? How do you get started? How does it work as part of the writing process? All this and more answered as students work through the easy-to-follow guide for the rough draft process of writing. Includes: Rough drafts are bad caption/image Writers compose in different ways Writing process and overview Reflection activity Methods for starting: Chunk writing,Cluster/Map, Free writing, Outline Let's Practice activity Taking a risk with rough drafts Tips: Using your writing toolbox, taking a break between drafts, and Can you read this? Rough draft strategy slide and begin your rough draft Reminder of writing process for peer workshopping Everything needed to help students understand and begin their first rough drafts! Excellent for flipped classrooms and writing centers!
By Beth Hammett
Students learn to write a thesis statement with this interactive presentation. Comes with: Handouts Examples Individual and group writing activities Peer Workshopping Answer Key Supplemental Resources Easy to understand, implement, and use as introduction, reinforcement, or assessment. Meets CCSS.
By Beth Hammett
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include: 5 Civilized Tribes Assimilation Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child) Statehood Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory Homestead Act Indian Removal Act Land Proclamation Land Claim Certificate Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land) Relocation Map Boomers and Sooners 6 Counties of Unavailable Land Railroad Electricity in the White House President Benjamin Harris Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols Write a Poem and/or Song Advertisement/Marketing Writing Journalism Writing Fort Reno in El Reno 4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills!
Earth Day Poems and Tales: Books to Make and Write
By Beth Hammett
Celebrate Earth Day with 40 pages of Earth Day related images for writing fact-based poems and prose.
Includes:
5 title pages
Directions with optional activities
30 Earth Day graphics (earth, recycle, alternative energy, pollution, and more!)
5 The End pages
Great for Civics, Government, Social Studies, and meets ELA standards.
Use as:
Individual poems/prose writings
On-demand writing
Practice concepts/skills from mini-lessons
Practice peer workshopping strategies
Publishing opportunities
Celebration of Earth Day
See Educator Helper's other Earth Day products!
Free weekly handout at www.bethhammett.blogspot.com
By Beth Hammett
Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:
Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run
Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)
Native American Role Models
Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources
Te Ata
174 pages of fun!
1. Oklahoma Land Run
Product Description:
Learn facts and information about the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush through comic book coloring and writing format. After reading and coloring frames, students re-write the story using blank speech and fact boxes on comic designed handouts. Easy to understand, basic facts that include:
5 Civilized Tribes
Assimilation
Point of View (NAI, Female, Male, Child)
Statehood
Geography Regions of the state labeling/colorcoding activity
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Homestead Act
Indian Removal Act
Land Proclamation
Land Claim Certificate
Stake Your Claim (color, cut, paste to claim your new land)
Relocation Map
Boomers and Sooners
6 Counties of Unavailable Land
Railroad
Electricity in the White House
President Benjamin Harris
Oklahoma 1st and 2nd Capitols
Write a Poem and/or Song
Advertisement/Marketing Writing
Journalism Writing
Fort Reno in El Reno
4 Towns that Spring Up Overnight
Charles Haskell, 1st Oklahoma Governor
Complete lesson on the Oklahoma Land Rush of 1889 that will engage students and make learning cooperative, fun, and educational. Uses critical thinking, chronological order/sequencing, expository writings, inferencing, problem solving, symbolization, short story elements, plot lines, cultural awareness, diversity, and more... Great way to learn and assess basic history facts while reinforcing communication and writing skills. 37 pages!
2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)
Product Description:
16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.
This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...
Packet Includes:
1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans
1541--write your own land charter for Spain
1682--le Salle and King of France
1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)
1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers
1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma
1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain
1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)
1763--France gives land to England and Spaing
1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma
Create your own Oklahoma Timeline
5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history
16 pages of learning!
3. Native American Role Models
Product Description:
15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:
Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed
15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images
135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)
(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)
45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning
15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning
Role Models:
Jim Thorpe (athlete)
Maria Tallchief (ballerina)
Billy Mills (athlete)
Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)
Johnny Bench (athlete)
Sacagawea (guide)
Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)
Johnny Cash (entertainer)
Wilma Mankiller (Chief)
Will Rogers (entertainer)
Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)
N. Scott Momaday (author)
Joy Harjo (poet)
Sherman Alexiee (author)
Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)
Tribes:
Cherokee
Chickasaw
Choctaw
Creek
Kaw
Kiowa
Makah
Osage
Oglala Lakota (Sioux)
Shoshone
Spokane
48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!
Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!
4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources
Product Description:
Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:
Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)
U.S. Map of NA Tribes
Diorama activity and clip art for use
"I am..." Find your NA tribe
Compare & Contrast tribes
Debate over first American Settlers
Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans
with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)
Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem
Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing
Make a Diorama
Research links
Symbolism sheets
Video links
and more...
Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!
BONUS FILE!
Te Ata
Product Description:
Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.
Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)
23 pages in the learning packet.
Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!
By Beth Hammett
Veteran’s Day Bundle
This three packet activity bundle has more than 50+ handouts to help students define, understand, and discuss the importance of Veteran’s Day.
Packet 1: Veteran’s Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)
Product Description
Pages: 23
Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile!
Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members.
Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.
Packet 2: 30 Veteran’s Day Activities
Product Description
Pages: 32
30 activities to celebrate Veteran's Day! Coloring, lists, poems, writings, and more...for using critical thinking skills to learn about a national holiday.
Includes:
Democracy is...
Freedom is...
Liberty means...
The eagle is representative of...
Veteran's Day Speech
Map for listing no. of veterans/naming veterans
10 Ways to Thank a Veteran
Make your own dog-tags
Many faces of soldiers
Many roles of soldiers
What Veteran's Day means to me...
Thank you to a Veteran
My Message to a Veteran
Decorate the tombstone of a fallen soldier
Veteran Acrostic Poem
A Veteran's Poem
My favorite branch of armed services
My Pledge for Peace
Veteran's Day Maze
Veteran's Day Word Search
Women's roles in the Armed Services
How many words can you make from "veteran"
What will you do on Veteran's Day?
From a soldier's point of view: What Veteran's Day means...
The War Wall--fill in to make and display your own war wall
30 activities to help students acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, and honor veterans and what the special day means.
Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: A Veteran’s Day Celebration
Product Description
Pages: 15
What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!
Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!
Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then “Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!”
This three packet activity bundle with over 50+ handouts will encourage discussions, increase understanding, and reinforce meaning of Veteran’s Day.
Thanksgiving Writing Activity | Thanksgiving Craft | Thanksgiving Bulletin Board
By Beth Kinane
Celebrate Thanksgiving in your classroom with this fun writing activity that doubles as classroom decorations! Students can each decorate a piece of the banner and reflect and write about what they are thankful for this year. This is a great writing center activity and students will love seeing their writing displayed as a banner in the classroom or hallway.
This activity set is perfect for use during November, around Thanksgiving, or anytime during the Fall.
This printable banner activity is perfect for third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade. With minimal prep time, this activity is ready to go in just minutes.
Make sure to take a look at more of my Thanksgiving Resources:
- Thanksgiving Writing Prompts
- Thanksgiving Activity Placemat
- Thanksgiving Coloring Pages/Placemats
⭐See more of my Print & Go resources here: Beth Kinane Designs
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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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Misty Copeland Biographical Research Project Template | Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
"Research Report Template for Biographies"- Trifold - Misty Copeland!
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank 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 some of Misty Copeland's picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write her name and draw her portrait (can be used for any person)
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How It Works:
Why Choose Our Template:
Misty Copeland Biographical Research Project Template | Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
"Research Report Template for Biographies"- Trifold - Misty Copeland!
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank 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 some of Misty Copeland's picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write her name and draw her portrait (can be used for any person)
Key Features:
How It Works:
Why Choose Our Template:
Misty Copeland Biographical Research Project Template | Black History Month
By Veronica Reyes
"Research Report Template for Biographies"- Trifold - Misty Copeland!
Product Description:
Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Blank 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 some of Misty Copeland's picture and name
-One that is blank and requires the student to write her name and draw her portrait (can be used for any person)
Key Features:
How It Works:
Why Choose Our Template:
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:
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How It Works:
Why You’ll Love This Template:
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!
Dr. Jane Goodall- Body Biography Research Poster-Black History Month- Art
By Veronica Reyes
Looking for a fun and engaging research project?
Our Body Biography Poster features Dr. Jane Goodall! Create a collaborative journey through the life of this pioneering primatologist, conservationist, and humanitarian with our Body Biography Poster, perfect for celebrating environmental awareness and beyond. Perfect project for shared research or Women's History Month!
This collaborative poster provides a visually engaging exploration of Dr. Jane Goodall's extraordinary life, from her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees to her tireless efforts in wildlife conservation and environmental education. Each of the 12 poster sections meticulously captures different facets of Dr. Goodall's life and legacy, including her discoveries in Gombe, advocacy for animal welfare, and global impact on conservation efforts.
*** Need research reading passages to go with this? Click HERE ***
- Students will color and decorate their assigned poster sections, infusing them with creativity and personal expression.
- Options for both lined and unlined poster boxes
- Students can easily attach their poster sections to chart paper or poster board before assembling the final body biography poster.
Inspire curiosity, foster collaboration, and honor the enduring legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall with our Body Biography Poster. An invaluable educational resource for promoting environmental stewardship and inspiring the next generation of conservationists, it brings Dr. Goodall's remarkable story to life in a dynamic and engaging format.