Less than $5 3rd Grade Writing Graphic Organizers

Get your students to defend their opinion with this Halloween Opinion writing: What is their favorite candy? This engaging resource is perfect for sparking discussions and enhancing writing skills during the month of October. Included is a graphic organizer that helps students layout their ideas to argue what their favorite candy is. They start with their opinion, 3 reasons, and end with a restatement of their opinion. Then they can use their graphic organizer to help write the perfect opinion piece on what is the best candy. There are cute papers to write on as well. This is a fun activity for Halloween or just any time you could use extra practice with opinion writing.

What's all included?

• Graphic Organizer- A clear and easy-to-use graphic organizer that helps students outline their thoughts and structure their opinions.
• 4 Cute Writing Papers- There are 4 different pages included for them to write their essay out practicing punctuation, correct grammar, and more. 2 pages have a small spot for an illustration of their candy.

Why you will love using this resource:

• Enhances Writing Skills: Perfect for teaching opinion writing, this worksheet guides students through the process of formulating and supporting their opinions.
• Fun and Relevant: Ties in the excitement of Halloween with a topic that kids love—candy! This makes writing feel more enjoyable and relatable.
• Encourages Critical Thinking: Students will learn to articulate their thoughts and justify their preferences, fostering critical thinking skills in a fun way.

The holidays are buys enough! Just print this ready to go writing activity and have your students argue their favorite candy.

Looking for other opinion writing activities for holidays? Check the links below.

• I Have A Dream MLK Writing
• Do Animals Have Feelings? Writing
• The Substitute Easter Bunny Writing

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❤️Looking for a fun and engaging way to celebrate Thanksgiving in your classroom? Your students will love expressing their creativity and gratitude with these Thanksgiving themed writing prompts! Practice spelling, creative writing, coloring, fine motor skills, and more (22 pages)!

✏️Use these writing projects to meaningfully decorate your bulletin board, classroom, or hallway, while displaying your students' festive creativity!

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⭐️Great for centers, sub tub, independent seatwork or extra practice at home for your kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade learners! Differentiated to accommodate all skill levels in your classroom.

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✅Includes: (22 pages)

☑ Writing prompts - solid lines (13 pages)

☑ Writing prompts - 1 dotted line and picture (3 pages)

☑ Writing prompts - 4 dotted lines - numbered (2 pages)

☑ Writing prompts - 4 dotted lines (2 pages)

☑ Creative writing mind map (1 page)

☑ Draw a picture (1 page)

✅Writing Prompts:

☑ I am thankful

☑ My favorite Thanksgiving food is...

☑ My favorite part of Thanksgiving day is...

☑ It would not be Thanksgiving without...

☑ I can show gratitude by...

☑ It is important to be thankful because...

☑ The person I am most thankful for is...

☑ We celebrate Thanksgiving because...

☑ A favorite Thanksgiving memory is...

☑ I am most thankful for...

☑ If I could invite a famous person to dinner, I would invite...

☑ Every year on Thanksgiving, my family...

☑ I am thankful for...

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Exceptional learners such as English language learners will benefit tremendously from previewing the text prior to starting a nonfiction text. By activating prior knowledge, zooming in to titles and subheadings, and analyzing pictures they will spend quality time building context before reading.

This product contains three pages:

• Previewing the text anchor chart reference sheet so students can refer back when needed
• Previewing the text graphic organizer
• Previewing the text sentence starters

Step into the world of words and imagine a picture of your student's favorite room! This activity provides 2 engaging graphic organizers to describe their room through descriptive details.

Option 1: Fill-the-House (Ideal for visual learners and those who like a structured approach)
This graphic organizer provides a house outline with designated sections for your favorite room. Here's what your students will explore within each section:

• The Room: Write the name of their favorite room (e.g., bedroom, playroom, etc.).
• Sight: Describe what they see. Specific details like furniture, decorations, or the view outside the window.
• Smell: What unique scents fill the air in this room? Is it the fresh smell of linens, the sweet aroma of books, or a hint of their favorite snacks?
• Feeling: How does this room make them feel? Cozy, calm, energetic, or creative?

Option 2: Cutting, Folding & Designing (Ideal for kinesthetic learners and those who enjoy a hands-on approach)

• Cut and Fold: Cut out and fold along the lines.
• Design Time: Decorate the outside of their folded room to represent its visual elements (furniture, decorations, etc.)
• Sensory Exploration: On the inside flaps of the room, write down details related to their senses:
  • Sight: Describe what they see inside the room.
  • Smell: What scents are present in this space?
  • Feeling: How does being in this room make them feel?

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Journey to the Center of the Earth | Narrative/Descriptive

Trapped in a Snow Globe | Narrative

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Burger Sandwich | Writing Rubric

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Graphic Organizer Set : Story Organizer!
Everything you need to lay out your short story!

14 pages include:
1. Table of Contents (current page)

2. Story Organizer (Setting, Characters, Plot, etc)

3. Character Organizer (Protagonist, etc) with writing lines

4. * Character Organizer, with large illustrations

5. Summary Organizer (Who, What, Where, etc) with writing lines

6. * Summary Organizer, with large illustrations

7. Mind Map (Characters, Plot, Timeline, etc)

8. Story Mountain (Journey, Ascent, etc)

9. Plot Device Set of 4 #1 (framing, discovery, hook, etc)

10. Plot Device Set of 4 #2 (twist, cliffhanger, etc)

11. Tent Pole Events (Act 1, 2, 3)

12. Reverse Planning (start by writing the end)

13. Setting (place, season, vegetation, etc)

14. Timeline (Year, Month, Day, Time, Event graph)

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The S.T.E.A.L. anchor chart is a great visualization for students when making inferences in fiction. Print in color or black and white!

The Handy Dandy Speller is a spelling dictionary for students to keep in their Writing Folders. If they need help spelling a word, they can look in their Handy Dandy Speller. If the word is not there, they can add it to their Handy Dandy Speller for next time. The Handy Dandy Speller is a handy and fun tool for learners. The Handy Speller has fun shapes, so students will enjoy writing the words inside the shapes. I hope you enjoy this product. Please provide a rating and feedback. Thank you so very much! If you like this item please check out my Dictionary Skills Characters

This is a watch along activity to go with the movie, Wreck It Ralph. The focus of the activity is on the characters. Describing characters using adjectives, explaining how the main characters changes from the beginning of the story to the end, and how a character impacts the story.

This is a great product to help keep students engaged and focused as they watch the movie.

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Students will respond to books they have read using these reading response forms. These reading response forms can tie in nicely with almost any fiction/nonfiction book. This can be used with students in grades kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade. These sheets help students be accountable as students show what they can comprehend through writing or drawing. You can differentiate instruction by choosing the response sheets that best meet the needs of your students.

***Newly Revised July 2022 to include several new reading responses****

You will receive the following:

*Story Elements(character, setting, problem, solution)

*Sequence Events (First, Next, Then, Last)

*Story Plot (Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then)

*Compare Characters to yourself

*Draw it(Beginning, Middle, End) or Write it (Beginning, Middle, End)

*Favorite Character, Favorite Part, Book Rating

*Parts of a Character

*Book Reviews

*Main Idea (3 supporting details)

*What I Read, What I Want to Know, What I Can Infer

*What I know, What I want to learn, What I learned (2 versions)

*Chapter Summary book pages (2 versions)

*Reading Log (2 versions-one to take home with parent signature for accountability and one for in-school)

*Buddy Reading Response Sheets (2 versions)

*Listening Center Response Sheets (2 versions)

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Cette ressource complète de 50 pages est conçue pour transformer le processus de pré-écriture en une expérience engageante et productive pour les élèves de la 4e à la 8e année. Parfaite pour le début de l'année scolaire ou pour l'instruction individualisée avec des élèves qui ont du mal à générer des idées et à accomplir les tâches de pré-écriture, ce document est un ajout essentiel à votre arsenal pédagogique.

Caractéristiques clés :

• Dix mini-leçons dynamiques : Chaque mini-leçon est soigneusement élaborée pour couvrir divers aspects du processus de pré-écriture. Ces leçons captivantes sont conçues pour stimuler la créativité et favoriser une compréhension approfondie des techniques de pré-écriture.
• Exemples modélisés : Des exemples clairs, étape par étape, accompagnent chaque leçon, démontrant des stratégies de préécriture efficaces et facilitant la compréhension des nouveaux concepts par les élèves. Inutile de créer les vôtres et de montrer votre journal de l'écrivain : j'ai reproduit l'apparence d'un journal de l'écrivain, afin que vous puissiez montrer en temps réel à quoi devrait ressembler l'activité de chaque mini-leçon. Gagnez du temps !
• Affiches pédagogiques : Des affiches vibrantes et informatives sont incluses pour de nombreuses mini-leçons. Ces affiches peuvent être affichées numériquement ou projetées en classe, servant de références pratiques qui renforcent les idées et les stratégies clés. Elles peuvent également être imprimées pour être utilisées sur vos murs ou dans les cahiers de vos élèves.
• Fiches de travail et organisateurs graphiques : Une variété de fiches de travail et d'organisateurs graphiques est fournie pour soutenir chaque mini-leçon. Ces outils aident les élèves à organiser leurs pensées, à planifier leur écriture et à développer leurs idées avec confiance. Différentes tailles sont disponibles si vous souhaitez les coller dans leurs journaux d'écrivains, ou au format grand pour être utilisés dans leurs classeurs.
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Pourquoi vous allez adorer :

• Polyvalent et adaptable : Convient à l'instruction en classe entière, en petits groupes ou en tête-à-tête, cette ressource est flexible pour répondre aux besoins divers de vos élèves.
• Encourage la créativité : En offrant des approches structurées mais créatives à la préécriture, ce document aide les élèves à développer leurs idées et à trouver leur voix unique.
• Construire des bases solides : En posant une base solide pour le processus d'écriture, ces mini-leçons équipent les élèves des compétences dont ils ont besoin pour réussir dans leurs efforts d'écriture tout au long de l'année scolaire.
• Gain de temps : Avec des matériaux prêts à l'emploi et des plans de leçon détaillés, cette ressource vous fait gagner un temps de préparation précieux, vous permettant de vous concentrer sur ce que vous faites de mieux - enseigner !

Idéal pour :

• Les enseignants qui souhaitent dynamiser le début de l'année scolaire avec des activités de pré-écriture engageantes.
• Les éducateurs à la recherche de stratégies efficaces pour soutenir les élèves ayant du mal à générer des idées.
• Les classes visant à favoriser un environnement d'écriture collaboratif et créatif.

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• Écriture: Générer les idées
• Écriture: Endurance et motivation
• Écriture: La structure et la fluidité
• Écriture: Améliorer le choix de mots
• Écriture: Introductions & Conclusions
• Lecture: Solutionner les mots
• Lecture: La visualisation
• Lecture: Faire des liens
• Lecture: Connaissances antérieures
• Lecture: Faire des prédictions
• Lecture: Faire des inférences
• Lecture: Informations clés
• Lecture: Stratégies de réparation

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Start the new year with meaningful reflection and goal-setting! This 2-page no-prep printable is perfect for elementary school students. The first page guides students to reflect on their favorite memories from the previous year. The second page helps them think ahead and set goals for the upcoming year.

Designed to promote self-awareness and growth mindset, this engaging activity is ideal for:

• Morning work
• Writing Centers
• Returning from winter break
• Graphic organizer for paragraph writing
• SEL lessons
• Sub plans

With a festive New Year’s theme, it’s an easy way to bring intentionality and positivity into your classroom. Just print and go for a fun New Year's resolution activity!

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Looking for a sun focused fun writing craft for your space unit? This resource is perfect for your students who are learning new information about the sun.

Using this resource, your students will write fascinating facts about the sun on vibrant yellow strips and use them to create a stunning sun model. By doing so, they will learn about the sun's features and functions, while also mastering the art of informative writing.

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This Spanish back to school summer reflections activity is a great get to know you activity for the first week of school! This product is designed to encompass students’ creativity and get them thinking about their back to school goals while reflecting on their favorite summer memories. This PDF is designed to look like a journal or scrapbook page for students to add their flair to!

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Sentence Stems Included:

• This summer I... (with place for picture)
• Favorite summer memory...
• My back to school goals...
• What I'm most excited about for the new school year...

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Introducing our delightful Descriptive Gingerbread House Writing! - a creative and educational resource designed to inspire young minds! This engaging set comes with three specially crafted writing papers, each catering to different writing levels: primary dotted, dotted, and lined, ensuring that students of various ages can enjoy and benefit from this activity.

Key Features:

1. Color and Write: Begin the adventure by allowing students to express their artistic flair as they color a charming gingerbread house. The beautifully outlined illustrations provide a canvas for creativity, encouraging kids to envision and design their very own sweet and festive home.
2. Descriptive Writing: Once the coloring masterpiece is complete, it's time to put pen to paper! The set includes prompts that guide students through crafting a descriptive paragraph about their gingerbread house. This activity not only hones their writing skills but also encourages the development of vivid imagery and attention to detail.
3. Differentiated Writing Papers:

• Primary Dotted: Ideal for young learners who are just beginning to form letters. The primary dotted paper provides helpful guidance for letter formation and spacing.
• Dotted: A transitional paper for those advancing in their writing skills, offering a balance of support and freedom.
• Lined: Geared towards more confident writers, this paper provides ample space for detailed descriptions and creativity to flow.

Brainstorming Graphic Organizer: Descriptive paragraph graphic organizer included.

Benefits:

• Creativity: Fosters imaginative thinking and artistic expression through coloring and designing.
• Writing Skills: Develops descriptive writing abilities, vocabulary, and sentence construction.
• Differentiation: Accommodates various skill levels with three different types of writing papers.
• Visual Support: Provides the option of visual prompts to aid those who benefit from additional guidance.
• Engagement: Turns a writing task into a fun and festive activity, making learning enjoyable.

Bring the magic of the holiday season into your classroom with our Writing Prompts for Gingerbread Houses, where creativity and learning come together in a sweet and educational experience!

ALL of the worksheets included are pictured in the thumbnails!

Description:

✬This is a set of nine writing worksheets meant to target and assist in specific writing skills.

✬The topics include the following:

✬Using transition words

✬Comparing and Contrasting

✬Using adjectives in detailed writing

✬Writing with emotions

✬Sequencing Events

✬Summarizing

✬Opinion Writing

✬Using Spelling and Vocabulary words

✬Writing with tone

✬Many of these worksheets have the student write a short story of their choice with the included skill. You can easily narrow that down for students who need more direction.

✬As stated before, the focus is writing. There is extra writing space for students to continue practicing and developing this skill!

✬Most of the worksheets allow you to choose the challenge level for your students. Whether you have them all write ten examples or choose to have a few only write five, you can adjust the difficulty simply by writing the number of examples you want in the provided blanks!

Your feedback is appreciated!

Utilize this graphic organizer for any story!

It’s perfect for introducing story elements or for students to work independently.

Students will identify key components such as: setting, characters, problem, events, and solution.

Fourth of July Writing and Craft Activity

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with this Fourth of July Writing and Craft Activity for students! This educational and fun activity will help students practice important reading and writing skills such as identifying the main idea, finding supporting details, identifying the conclusion, and summarizing key information.

This activity includes reading passages on The Evolution of Fourth of July BBQs and Why do we Barbecue on the Fourth of July? Students will learn about the history of barbecuing on the Fourth of July and how it has evolved over time, as well as the reasons why it has become a popular tradition.

Engage your students in a meaningful and engaging Fourth of July activity while also reinforcing important literacy skills. Don't miss out on this fun and educational resource!

Grab your Fourth of July Writing and Craft Activity now and make this Independence Day celebration one to remember!

Use this graphic organizer to help students retell any story. Students will practice retelling only the most important parts of a story. Each section - Beginning, Middle, and End has a box for an illustration as well.

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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This no prep Black History Month Research Project resource will help your students research and write an essay on a notable individual for Black History Month.

Included in this resource is:

• A list of suggested people to research.
• 3 versions of a research note sheet to help students organize their research.
• A graphic organizer and step by step to help your students cite websites used in MLA format.
• 3 differentiated rough draft pages (for 3 paragraphs, 4 paragraphs, and 5 paragraphs) to help your students organize their essay.
• A checklist to help your students edit their essay.
• A rubric to grade the essays.