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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!

Want to skip ahead and grab the full writing pack? Click here!


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Blush Notes 8.5 x 11 inches 200 Pages for Notebooks and journals

By Zaazoua Mostapha

Blush Notes 8.5 x 11 inches 200 Pages for Notebooks and journals

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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?


Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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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?


Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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Spooky Story Starters for Halloween Writing Fun – Freebie!

By TooBookedUp

Ready to give your students a spook-tacular writing experience? These 10 Halloween-themed story starters are designed to spark imagination and creativity in your classroom. Perfect for grades 4 and up, these engaging prompts are open-ended, allowing students to create their own spooky, mysterious, or magical tales.

Use these story starters as:

  • Bell ringers to jumpstart creative writing sessions
  • Writing centers or stations for independent work
  • Extension activities when students need an extra challenge
  • Fun, seasonal writing prompts for October or Halloween-themed lessons

Included Story Starters:

  • “As I walked through the dark forest, I saw a glowing jack-o’-lantern with a note attached. The note said…”
  • “One rainy Halloween night, I heard a mysterious knock at the door. When I opened it, there was a box with something moving inside.”
  • “While trick-or-treating, I came across a house that no one ever visits. The door creaked open by itself, and I decided to…”
  • And 7 more eerie and thrilling prompts!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

Easy to Use: Just print and go! No prep needed.
Engaging & Fun: Each prompt invites students to explore their creativity with a Halloween twist.
Flexible Use: Great for writing centers, independent work, or creative group activities.
Perfect for Fall: Bring the spooky season into your classroom with these seasonal story starters.

Don’t miss out on this FREE Halloween resource that will keep your students’ creativity brewing all month long! Download today and let the spooky storytelling begin!

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Multiple Genre Thanksgiving Writing Fun Story Starters Centers Activities

By TooBookedUp

Looking to spark creativity in your classroom this Thanksgiving season? These 10 Thanksgiving-themed story starters are perfect for getting your students' imaginations flowing! Designed for grades 4 and up, these engaging and open-ended prompts let students craft their own festive, adventurous, and even magical stories.
Use these story starters as:

  • Bell ringers to jumpstart creative writing sessions
  • Writing centers or stations for independent work
  • Extension activities when students need an extra challenge
  • Fun, seasonal writing prompts for November or Thanksgiving-themed lessons

Included Story Starters:

  • “While preparing the Thanksgiving feast, you discover the turkey is enchanted! It starts talking and asks you to help it break a 100-year-old curse. What will you do?”
  • “A UFO lands in your backyard on Thanksgiving Day. The aliens are friendly, but they want to join your dinner. What happens next?”
  • And 8 more fun and imaginative prompts!

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

  • Easy to Use: Simply print and go! Perfect for quick lesson planning.
  • Engaging & Fun: Each prompt is designed to capture students’ attention and foster creative thinking.
  • Flexible Use: Ideal for writing centers, bell work, or independent writing projects.
  • Perfect for November: Add a festive twist to your writing lessons during the Thanksgiving season.

This FREE resource will keep your students engaged and excited about writing. Download today and watch their Thanksgiving tales come to life!

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Creative Spring Writing

By Morgan Jeffries

This is just a fun spring writing activity. Students can color in the picture and then write about what spring means to them.

Hope you enjoy this little freebie!

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Book Review Template

By Inspired By MlG

Discover a world of reading through our engaging book review platform! Students can dive into captivating stories, share their thoughts on what they've read, discuss their favorite parts, and rate the books they love. Unlock the magic of literature and connect with fellow bookworms, exchanging ideas and recommendations. Whether you're seeking thrilling adventures, heartwarming tales, or mind-bending mysteries, our platform is the perfect space to express your opinions and uncover hidden literary gems.

 Join the community of young readers and embark on a journey of knowledge and imagination!

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Engaging 100 Days of School Activity with Fun Nouns for Students

By Inspired By MlG

Engage your students with exciting 100 Days of School activities that promote both learning and fun! Our carefully crafted collection of noun-focused activities ensures that students not only celebrate reaching the milestone, but also develop a solid grasp of important language concepts. Throughout these activities, students will explore nouns in various forms, from common and proper nouns to abstract and concrete nouns, facilitating their understanding of grammar and vocabulary.

Embrace the joy of learning with our exceptional 100 Days of School activities, designed to foster a deep understanding of nouns while fostering creativity and enthusiasm within the classroom. Watch as your students master the foundations of language and build a strong educational foundation that will propel them towards future success!

You may also like Must-Do Activity for an Epic End of the School Year Summer Bucket List Flip Book

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Paragraph Templates FREEBIE

By Sign with me TOD

This packet includes 4 paragraph templates that are useful for students who are just beginning to write a paragraph. 4 templates are included to fit the length of each student's paragraph.

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Essay Templates FREEBIE

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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Personal Narrative Writing Checklist

By Abigail J McClellan

Use this quick & easy freebie in your classroom while teaching personal narrative writing! This checklist is for students to use in order to monitor and self-assess their writing. This product comes two to a page, so it is very convenient to print!

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Free Apple Writing Paper with Six Line Styles

By Bunny Hop Shop

Inspire your students with our Apple-Themed Writing Paper! Perfect for fall-themed activities, this fun apple-shaped design will make writing assignments more engaging. Featuring clip art apples 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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Father's Day Infograph

By Beth Hammett

FREE infograph about Dad on Father's Day!

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Winter Writing Prompts with Coloring Sheets

By Beth Hammett

Four creative writing prompts with winter coloring pictures. Promotes writing skills, creative thinking, and on-demand prompt writing. Use with mini-lessons to teach basic skills or for assessment of writing skills. Share in small or whole group settings and display students' writings for all to read.

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Fall Thanksgiving Writing Prompts

By Beth Hammett

FREE!!! 21 journal prompts and/or discussion starters with Thanksgiving themed prompts and visuals for ELA and history/social studies. .

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Valentine's Day Letters (FREE)

By Beth Hammett

10 colorful, themed Valentine's Day stationary sheets with lines and addressings. Also, 10 black and white images to write and color. Students can write to family members and friends to express their emotions and gratitudes. Easy to use--just xerox and let students choose their favorites. Fun to give and get!

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Thankful Writing Prompts for Thanksgiving Gratitude | Creative Writing

By Agee and Row Classical Music Appreciation

Are you ready to dive into a world of gratitude this Thanksgiving season? By focusing on gratitude, we can improve our mood, strengthen our relationships, and even boost our creativity! These writing prompts are a great way to engage students with kindness and reflection for November.

Benefits of Thankful Writing Prompts

  • Emotional Well-being: Focusing on gratitude can improve mood, reduce stress, and increase happiness.
  • Improved Relationships: Expressing gratitude can strengthen bonds with loved ones and build deeper connections.
  • Enhanced Self-Awareness: Reflecting on gratitude can help students identify their values and priorities.
  • Increased Resilience: A grateful mindset can help students cope with challenges and setbacks.
  • Boosted Creativity: Writing prompts spark imagination and encourage creative thinking.

What's Included:

1 journal prompt page

15 journal prompts (word bank included!)

6 pages of writing paper

Get Ready for Gratitude!

Students write, draw, and reflect as they explore many ways to express thankfulness. Let's make this a Thanksgiving filled with positivity and appreciation!


Embark on a 12-month musical journey through time with the Classical Journey Bundle! ♬

Add a touch of mindful music to any season, holiday, or composer unit study. With over 150 categorized classical pieces, the Classical Journey Bundle offers an engaging printable for every occasion. Each month unlocks a curated selection of themed classical music pieces, perfectly paired with a holiday or season!

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Winter & Holiday Writing Prompts | FREE Resource | Holidays | No Prep

By That Christian Educator

Winter & Holiday No Prep Writing Prompts


Spark the imaginations of your elementary students this holiday season with our comprehensive collection of 30 winter and Christmas-themed writing prompts! Designed to inspire creativity and encourage thoughtful expression, these prompts are perfect for classroom writing assignments, journal entries, or holiday-themed activities. Each prompt is carefully crafted to be age-appropriate, engaging, and easy to understand, making them ideal for students in grades K-5.

What's Included:

  • 30 Unique Writing Prompts: A wide variety of Christmas-themed prompts, including stories, descriptive writing, personal reflections, and imaginative scenarios.

  • Categories Covered:

    • Christmas Traditions
    • Magical Adventures
    • Holiday Mysteries
    • Festive Activities
    • Seasonal Reflections
  • Printable Format: Easy-to-print PDF format for quick and convenient use in the classroom or at home.

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Richard III | A Play Script for Young Performers | FREE PREVIEW

By Creative Primary Literacy

This is a free preview of the William Shakespeare Play Script - Richard III. The full play script is available for just $4.75 by following the link above.

The play script is suitable for ages 9 to 14. Richard III tells the story of Richard – a humpbacked member of the royal family who had a deep desire to be king. However, he was fifth in line to the throne with four close family members ahead of him. The play follows the story of his murderous journey to the top, and his eventual demise to Henry at the Battle of Bosworth.

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The play script is a mix of modern English with some of the famous lines from the real play mixed in as well. I hope you enjoy it – good luck!

There are 20 speaking roles with parts for up to 30 students. The language is a mix of Shakespearean and modern English. Ideal for theater performances or plays, reading activities or guided reading sessions.

Also ideal for older students who need to know the story better without getting wrapped up in the difficult language - Shakespeare is easy to understand if you understand the story!

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In our Shakespeare Play Script Collection we also have:

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream
  • Hamlet
  • Macbeth

If you want a Christmas play script we also have some fun alternatives:

  • Elf
  • The Santa Clause
  • A Christmas Carol (A School Remix)
  • A Christmas Carol (A Traditional Version)
  • The Grinch

Other similar or relevant resources:

  • Other William Shakespeare Resources
  • World History Resources

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