Less than $5 4th Grade Writing-Essays Resources

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?

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Grab these 16 opinion writing worksheets with cute coloring pages and watch your students' love for writing soar! The class can choose the coloring page they like, and then write about their favorite foods. They will love it so much, they will want to choose more coloring pages and write about all their favorite foods!

These opinion writing worksheets are perfect for:

• homework
• morning work
• reluctant writers
• differentiated writing activity
• independent work
• fun group work

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This includes two Articles "How do hurricanes form? A step-by-step guide" and "How Do Hurricanes Form?" plus a graph titled "Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale" . After reading these two articles students are given a prompt for an expository essay on how hurricanes are formed. There is also an outline sheet included for students to use in order to help them organize their essay. Plus a rubric for easy grading of final essay.

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Narrative Poem Graphic Organizer Worksheets :

Includes 2 pages:
* NP Graphic Organizer outline
* Narrative Poem writing page

Print these pages front/back for easy handouts!

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8.5 x 11 inches, 200 Pages Blank Pages Paper, College Ruled, Lined Journal & Music Sheet for Writing and Music Composition

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Introducing narrative writing has never been easier! This comprehensive personal narrative essay writing prompt resource guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling narrative. Using a detailed narrative graphic organizer, students will learn to draft a narrative outline and write a complete narrative essay.

The topic of this resource is: My Dream Destination.

These narrative writing lessons are designed to help students develop an entertaining and engaging story. The comprehensive lessons include: a narrative writing rubric, a narrative writing quiz, an instructional video, a narrative graphic organizer, and detailed lesson plans.

The resource covers every aspect of narrative writing: brainstorming ideas, developing a plot, introducing characters and setting, creating an intriguing climax and ending, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the beginning writer to the advanced writer, this resource has something for everyone.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their narrative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

These no-prep lessons are adaptable for in-class instruction, distance learning, or independent student work. The instructional video with writing tutorial and template can be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

All materials are available in both Google Drive™ and print formats, ensuring easy access for all students.

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This Narrative / Personal Narrative Writing Prompt lesson comes complete with:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Description of narrative essay
• Requirements of narrative writing
• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write a Narrative Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write a Narrative Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

Detailed Lesson Plan with:

• Common Core State Standards Indicated on Lesson Plan
• Instructional Focus
• Instructional Procedures
• Objectives/Goals
• Direct Instruction
• Guided Practice
• Enrichment
• Differentiation
• ESE Strategies
• ELL Strategies
• I Can Statement
• Essential Question

Worksheets with:

• Prompt
• Brainstorming section
• Plot development
• How to Write a Narrative Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Plot and character development
• How to Write a Narrative Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Quiz

Rubric

Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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Check out my other Elementary Narrative Writing Prompts - Bundle 2:

• The Day that Went Haywire
• Crossroads of Choices
• Journey to the Future
• My Dream Destination
• Midnight Misadventure
• Seasonal Splendor
• My Remarkable Talent
• Teacher for a Day
• My Dream Television Adventure
• The Enchanted Lamp

Plus a FREE Narrative Writing Essay Lesson

• Overcoming a Challenge

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Are you seeking a dynamic Opinion Writing Project to engage and empower your students while fostering positive change within your school community? Discover our comprehensive resource, designed to elevate students' opinion writing skills and advocacy abilities.

This engaging and thought provoking opinion writing project empowers students to identify areas for improvement within their school environment, craft persuasive arguments to advocate for change, and present their proposals in dynamic and impactful ways. With a variety of options to choose from, students will delve into critical thinking, research skills, and persuasive writing techniques while addressing real world issues within their school.

Here's what's included in this Opinion Writing Project:

Opinion Writing Outlines: A detailed guide outlining the project objectives, requirements, and assessment criteria to ensure clarity and alignment with educational standards.

Brainstorm Area: Kickstart creativity and idea generation with a dedicated brainstorming space. Students can jot down their thoughts, potential solutions, and arguments before diving into the writing process.

Partner Chat Page: Foster collaboration and peer feedback with a designated partner chat page. Students can exchange ideas, provide constructive criticism, and refine their arguments through meaningful dialogue.

Research Sheet: Equip students with the tools they need to conduct thorough research and gather evidence to support their persuasive claims. This organised template guides students through the research process, ensuring credibility and relevance in their arguments.

Project Options Menu: Students can select from a range of exciting options to present their persuasive proposals, including speeches, multimedia presentations, debates, posters, or even social media campaigns. This allows for differentiation and caters to diverse learning styles and interests.

Self Assessment Checklist: Encourage student accountability and reflection with a comprehensive self-assessment tool. Students can evaluate their opinion writing on specific criteria, fostering metacognitive skills and ownership of their learning process.

Empower your students to become influential change makers within their school community through this impactful Opinion Writing Project. Transform your classroom into a hub of empowerment and inspiration today! Who knows, their changes might even come into effect!

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"Real-Photo Sentence Builder Worksheets"

Bring sentences to life with these interactive, real-photo worksheets! Each half-page worksheet features a vivid photo along with prompts for "Who?", "Where?", and "When?" to guide students in building descriptive sentences. After considering each question, students write a complete sentence, reinforcing observation and writing skills. With 40 half-page sheets, this set is perfect for literacy centers, writing practice, or engaging independent work. These real-photo prompts make sentence-building relatable and fun, spark

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An easy to read format to get your students writing!

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Sometimes it feels like teaching young children how to write an essay is impossible. The My Essay Writing Lapbook makes this process so much easier. Students will learn how to make an Essay Writing plan, find a powerful lead, and write an essay using this Lapbook. The lapbook is a fun and interactive way for kids to organize their thinking process.

Included in this Lapbook is the following:

-4 different 4 + 1 Square Writing templates. Each template is for a different types of writing (narrative, fictional, comparing stories, comparing characters, persuasive, & informational).

Lapbook Contents:

-Cover Page

-(3) Interactive Writing Checklists

- Interactive Powerful Leads Spin Wheel (one premade and one blank for personalization).

-Interactive Transition Words according to color templates(one premade and one blank for personalization).

-Powerful Synonym Chart (Blank).

-Transition Words Interactive templates (3 premade and 3 blank for personalization).

- Writing Checklists templates (3 premade and 3 blank).

- 2 Model Essay Plans (Color coded).

- 2 Model Essays that accompany the plans (color coded).

- Writing Process Chart and Spelling Word Chart (Blank).

Suggestions and Instruction Guide with pictures included. All printables are in black and white.

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150 Daily Journal Prompts: Writing Choice Boards - Boost student writing skills with this no-prep resource!Teachers will love the time-saving benefits of pre-written prompts that cater to all learning styles.Students can choose from a variety of descriptive, narrative, and opinion writing topics to engage in personalized journaling experiences.Perfect for morning work, brain breaks, or independent writing activities. Cross out completed prompts to track progress and stay motivated.

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A quick, two page review of Grammar Tips (sentence variety with examples and reader as writer instructions) along with a five-step format for structuring standardized essays. Easy to follow with color-coded examples.

Learning involves both oral and written presentations, which are crucial to mastering presentation skills. To aid in the evaluation process, this rubric covers both types of presentations and is presented on a single, user-friendly page. It can be used by students, teachers, or paraprofessionals. Additionally, a digital version is provided for students to assess their peers.

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✏️ Are your students struggling with TRANSITIONS in their writing? ✏️

✍️ Let's get writing with our Transition Words Anchor Chart! Designed for grades K-6, this resource is perfect for guiding students toward more cohesive and organized writing. Works for narratives, sequential and many more writing genres!

The anchor chart includes all essential transition words categorized by their placement in writing, making it easy for students to sequence their writing. It comes with pieces for a larger display on poster board or chart paper, ensuring visibility and accessibility for whole-class instruction. We've also included a guide for creating the anchor chart, making it effortless for teachers to set up and use in their classrooms.

Student Versions:

Enhance student learning with two versions of the anchor chart.

• ✏️ One version mirrors the teacher anchor chart, providing a reference point during independent writing tasks.
• ✏️ The second version maintains the same content but arranges it slightly differently, offering students an enlarged version.

Versatile and easy to use, our student versions are designed to support students in becoming independent and proficient writers. Whether it's for writing folders, small group activities, or individual reference, these student versions cater to varying learning styles and needs within your classroom.

Benefits:

• ✍️ Improved Writing Skills: By understanding and utilizing transition words effectively, students will enhance the coherence and flow of their writing.
• ✍️ Confidence Building: Empower students to express their thoughts and ideas more clearly and sequentially through the use of transition words.
• ✍️ Supports Differentiation: With multiple versions available, teachers can cater to varying learning styles and needs within their classroom.

Let's write!

Do you need a list to ensure students have revised their persuasive writing pieces accurately? Then use this Persuasive Writing Revising Checklist! It's a great way for you and your students to check that all parts of the persuasive writing text have been thoroughly revised!

FEATURES

✏️ Persuasive Writing Revising Checklist PDF

✏️ Child-friendly language for student use

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Looking to make your classroom more welcoming this back to school season?

This bright Writing Center Banner is a great way to welcome students and visitors into your classroom each day! It will liven up your space and motivate your students....plus, it's so cute!! Prints two letters per page for a total of 8 pages. There are also three printable pencils in different colors which can be printed out and attached to the banner to your liking.

**For personal and single classroom use only. If using with multiple classrooms, please purchase additional licenses at the discounted rate.**

Best of all, this banner coordinated perfectly with my best-selling Writing Tools Folder: get your students writing at a higher level by offering them a colorful and coordinated reference for your Writing Center!! This reference guide is ideal for middle school students to use during independent writing assignments. Whether it is class work, center work, writing workshop, or homework, it provides quality writing The pages can be placed in a folder, booklet, or even displayed in a writing center. It helps eliminate questions and shows students ways to write effectively. This is going to help your students work independently while writing. This product is geared toward middle school but can also be used in upper elementary. I make a bunch of these Writing Tools Folders and keep them in my Writing Center and love how it helps students become more organized and independent while writing.

This resource includes 8 Anchor Charts and 3 Cover Page Options

Character Traits which comes in 4 different colors with chevron and swirls styles. The chart contains over 100 character traits that students can use to refer to during various writing activities.

Elaboration Stems which features writing stems students can use while elaborating on evidence in their essays. This chart is essential because students can refer to them while writing but gradually start incorporating them as it becomes a force of habit.

**Other Ways to Say...**which offers students multiple synonyms for overused words such as happy or sad. Great for displaying in your writing center!

Transitions which includes a strong set of transitions every writer should be using to aid in the flow of their writing, whether it's for emphasizing, giving an example or concluding an essay!

Said is Dead! which features other words for said, which is terribly overused in my classroom when there are tons of better choices!

Use This...Not That! which features better word choices for commonly used words and expressions.

Mood...which offers a great choice of words that depict either a positive, negative, or neutral mood!

Tone...which offers a great choice of words that depict either a positive, negative, or neutral tone!

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Graphic organizers can be helpful as a visual aid when students are writing.

• Helps students focus on their thoughts for planning, decision-making, and writing an essay

• Helps students see the connections, patterns, and relationships between facts, concepts, and ideas 

• Organizers provide a visual depiction for writers by showing them where each piece of the essay is placed within an essay

Narrative plot graphic organizer:

• Starts with the introduction or exposition
• Followed by the rising action of the story
• Rising action hits a climax
• After the climax is the falling action
• From the falling action, we come to the conclusion

I hope your students/children enjoy this concept map by understanding the importance of why a graphic organizer is needed, as well as understanding the variables of a concept map.

The Narrative Plot Graphic Organizer is in Google Slides, Powerpoint, and PDF formats.

Happy Writing!

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Engaging Writing templates for boys and girls!

Fifteen fun front and back templates!

A fun border design for each template:

1. Spooky Spiders
2. Horses
3. Pandas
4. Safari Animals
5. Woodland Creatures
6. Sweet Desserts
7. Junk Food
8. Frogs
9. Gorillas and Bananas
10. Puppies
11. Naruto
12. Princesses
13. Harry Potter
14. Aliens
15. Butterflies and Flowers

This product is made for:

• adapting instruction
• differentiating instruction
• on level learners
• ESL/ENL/ELL
• Deaf Education
• Homework
• Classwork
• Homeschooling
• Bell Work
• Virtual Instruction
• Remote Instruction
• Struggling Readers
• Struggling Writers

This rubric looks at 6 different areas when students are being assessed on writing step-by-step directions. The areas that are reviewed on the rubric are as follows: making sure the directions are in sequential order, including a topic, supporting sentences, exact details, and a closing sentence, staying on task, grammar/punctuation/spelling, and working with others. This rubric scores the step-by-step writing assignment out of 18 possible points. The rating scale use is a 3, 2, 1, & 0.

Are you looking to challenge your students to write a persuasive piece around Thanksgiving time? With this fun and engaging writing lesson, students will have to write a piece to persuade someone to not eat a turkey for Thanksgiving.

Lead your students through the writing process to discover their writing ability with this fun persuasive writing. Students will have fun writing when they are having to get creative about another meal to replace turkey for Thanksgiving!

Here's what you'll get:

• Writing Prompt Page
• 4 Days of Lesson Plans
• Graphic Organizer
• Rough Draft Writing Template
• Publishing Writing Template
• Peer Editing Page
• Writing Checklist
• Rubric

Your students will love practicing persuasive writing with their creativity in mind for a popular U.S. holiday. They'll be using their creativity to save the turkey and sharing it with the class will bring classroom community.

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the student pages, discuss and you're ready for a fun and engaging persuasive writing class!

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