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Holidays Around the World Research Project: Research & Informational Writing
By E•Fish•ient Teaching
The perfect writing assignment for the month of December or any month of the year! This holiday informational/explanatory writing assignment gives students the opportunity to learn about different holidays around the world. Students will be assigned or choose a holiday to research and then write their own informative essay. There are two pages giving different holidays to research, but you can also write your own holidays in if you would like. Students can use the graphic organizer to help organize their ideas before writing their explanatory essay. Engage your students in a festive exploration of holidays around the world with this comprehensive research and writing activity. It includes everything your students will need to conduct thorough research, organize their findings, and craft a well-structured essay.
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Why use it in your classroom?
This resources is perfect for the month of December. Students can learn about all the different ways people around the world celebrate around Christmas or holidays around December. Or use it throughout the year to explore different holidays during each month. Whether used in a classroom or for homeschooling, this product promises to inspire curiosity & celebrate diversity in a meaningful way. Start exploring the world of holidays today!
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By Educate and Create
Includes prompts for writing informative and argumentative essays. Also includes writing powerpoints, outlines, and rubrics
Evidence-based Response Rubrics, Citing Evidence Rubrics
By Queen's Educational Resources
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ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Citing Evidence Rubrics
★ 16 pages
★ Suitable for Grades 5-12
★ PDF and Editable Versions
This resource includes:
★ 4 Evidence-Based Response Rubrics (in two variations – totaling 8 rubrics!)
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Citing evidence is an important skill that students MUST master to demonstrate credibility, proficiency, and sense of eloquence. This resource includes four rubrics that capture students’ level of mastery when using evidence. These rubrics evaluate students’ abilities to support their ideas, inferences, claims, and/or responses with relevant text evidence. It also evaluates the strength and thoroughness of their explanations/analysis of evidence.
All 8 Rubric pages are EDITABLE for you to adjust and modify to meet your needs!
The four rubrics come in two different variations (totaling 8 rubrics):
✅ Variation #1: The FOUR rubrics are created individually on one page and includes a “Comments/Feedback” section for you to complete.
✅ Variation #2: The same FOUR rubrics are minimized to two (of the same rubric) on one page without the “Comments/Feedback” section.
Please note, the editable version does not contain the same fonts and borders that are in the PDF version because they are copyrighted materials by contributing clip art artists. The editable version has been created using Times New Roman fonts to ensure full and complete access of the rubrics without any formatting issues. Additionally, I replaced some of the copyrighted clip art with “free to use” clip art! You may modify the fonts and add your own clip art and borders as you wish!
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All Summer in a Day by Ray Bradbury - Text Analysis Writing Prompt, Text Based
By Write On with Jamie
Introducing how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury has never been easier! This in-depth text dependent analysis (TDA) writing prompt resource guides students through a step-by-step process of writing an expository / informative essay with textual evidence as support. It includes an expository writing graphic organizer, rubric, expository writing quiz, and an expository writing template.
All aspects of text evidence writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting details, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone.
The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their informative writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional video. The detailed lesson plans make implementing expository writing easy for teachers.
This no-prep lesson is 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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Reading Passages With Extended Constructed Response Prompt & Resources Digital
By Blooming Through High School
The ultimate STAAR test writing prep for high school, designed to supercharge your writing skills and propel you towards success!
This file includes everything you need to excel in your STAAR test, from fiction passages to non-fiction passages, paired passages, and multiple writing prompts.
This exercise will enhance your student's ability to synthesize information and develop well-rounded arguments. To help you tackle the writing prompts with confidence, differentiated student rubrics are included that outline clear expectations and criteria for success. These rubrics will guide your students in crafting well-structured, coherent, and persuasive essays.
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Writing Cause and Effect Essay Planning Charts
By Beth Hammett
Need help with organizing cause and effect essays? These 7 charts will guide students through planning and pre-writing cause and effect essays. Step-by-Step graphic organizers with note about cause and effect definitions, paragraph writing tip, and writing challenge to reorganize the essay on each handout.
Excellent for assessment practice, college test prep, standardized test prep, and expository writing. Helps build critical thinking skills. Meets state and federal ELA guidelines.
Emergency Sub Plans | World War II Bundle | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
By Creative Primary Literacy
These easy to use, no prep, substitution plans give you an ideal back up plan to have ready in your classroom just in case. The bundle contains sixteen close reading activities about key areas and leaders of World War 2, two biography writing units and two informational writing units. Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade.
30 Lessons, or 30 hours of activities, with NO PREP needed!
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Firstly, there are sixteen reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:
These activities require NO PREP and have a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.
Then, there are two biography writing units about Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler, and two informational writing units about an Overview of World War II and The Holocaust. The units have been split into three or four separate lessons which will take students approximately an hour each.
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3rd 4th 5th Grader Video Game-Themed - Writing Prompts for Gamers
By Your Reading Tutor
Engage Your 3rd-5th Graders with Video Game-Themed Writing Prompts!
Unlock your gamer students’ creativity with these high-interest writing prompts designed for video game loving kiddos! Perfect for both public school and homeschool settings, these prompts inspire reluctant writers by connecting with their passion for video games.
Easy to Use:
Simply print out the pages, and students can dive into writing right away. Each page includes a small graphic organizer to help them plan their thoughts, or they can use the full-sized graphic organizer separately for more detailed work. These prompts will turn writing practice into an exciting and imaginative experience!
Here’s what you’ll get:
Ideas for use:
This resource provides engaging writing prompts for students who enjoy video games. You can use these at a writing station, with online students, or in your homeschool. I’ve also included several extension activities to use the materials further.
Why your students will love this:
Your students will love practicing their writing skills based on a topic they love during language arts stations or independent practice.
They’ll be engaged because they will be writing about a subject they are interested in and that will further develop their mathematical skills.
**Prep is quick and easy…**Just print the pages, gather writing materials, and you’re ready for a fun and engaging writing activity.
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Reading fluency, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, copywork, reluctant writers, high-interest topics, writing fluency, writing skills, gamers, video games
R.A.C.E.S. Writing Strategy Grade 6 (World History)
By Peter D
This is a 33-page set of worksheets to help grade 6 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.
There are 13 pages of worksheets which cover the following topics:
* Introduction
* Restate
* Answer
* Restate and Answer
* Cite the Text
* Explain
There are also 20 pages for students to practice the R.A.C.E.S. Writing Strategy. Each page has a short paragraph of text followed by one question for students to answer using the R.A.C.E.S. Writing Strategy.
The written texts included in this set of worksheets are related to world history.
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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.
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AVID Argumentative Writing - Teaching Slides
By KJ Inspired Resources
Are you an AVID or English teacher? Need to explain argumentative writing to middle or high school students? In this product you will find 16 teaching slides that explain argumentative writing.
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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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Why Choose Our Template:
By Shy's Sunshine Room
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Includes:
Two introduction paragraph templates per page containing:
One body paragraph template containing:
Two conclusion templates per page containing:
Further instruction, tips, and advice inside
Your feedback is appreciated!
Peer Edit Forms and Lesson Plan
By Language Arts Excellence
If you are looking to save time editing and grading student essays, this resource will literally be a life-changer! Over my years of teaching, I believe that I have perfected the peer editing system so as to produce the best student essays possible with minimal errors while cutting down significantly on the time the teacher must spend editing and grading them. This product includes three meticulously-designed peer editing forms with directed questions and editing prompts. Forms are fully editable so that you may change wording to remain consistent with your instruction, grade level, and adapt to any essay. The questions cover everything from basic essay components and quote integration to technical details, grammar, and formatting. Most importantly, this resource also includes a step-by-step guide on how to conduct a 45-50 minute class on peer editing day. I promise that these peer editing forms and accompanying lesson plan will become some of the most valuable resources in your teacher's tool box and that your students' writing will improve without you pulling your hair out reading rough drafts. ___________________________________________________________________________ Check out these related resources for your ELA classroom by Language Arts Excellence: ⭐ Introduction to Dystopia Powerpoint
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By MrsBaileyandHerClass
Teaching students to write a strong 5-paragraph essay has never been easier! This National Park-themed bundle is designed to help your students organize their thoughts, research, and write confidently. Packed with 30 National Park themed informational passages, 5 paragraph guided graphic organizer, a clear rubric, and a fun postcard craft, this resource guides students through each step of the writing process. It’s perfect for 4th-6th graders and gives you all the tools you need to ensure your students succeed in crafting detailed, well-organized 5 paragraph essays highlighting a unique National Park.
What’s Included:
This bundle is a must-have for any teacher looking to simplify 5 paragraph essay writing instruction and engage students with meaningful, hands-on activities. **Get everything you need to help your students write a successful 5-paragraph essay **with this easy-to-use bundle!
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Revising and Editing Strategy Posters
By Visual Vibe
The Cups and Arms Strategy Posters are a great visual representation of this phase of the writing process.
The editing strategy 'CUPS', encourages students to check for capital letters, the understanding of their text, correct use of punctuation and spelling. While the revising strategy 'ARMS', encourages students to add additional details or information, remove unnecessary information or repeated ideas, rearrange words or sentences to enhance meaning and substitute simple language for more sophisticated vocabulary.
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ELA - Expository/Explanatory Writing Using Human Rights
By Amanda G
This unit was designed (and taught) for a grade 5-7 mixed ability group.
If you want to get your students to think about the world around them and understand that everyone in the world has the same rights, but not everyone actually gets those rights, this is the unit to do this. Using explanatory writing as the genre of writing, students learn about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, while learning how to write different explanatory writing formats.
This unit includes links to required media, a teach guide (with 21-day timeline) and a student book to get you started. The final assessment questions are also provided. Rubric/success criteria are to be developed with the class (I do not provide rubrics because of the differences in curriculum).
From the feedback section: "Used with common core module 1"
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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.
Break Reflection & Peer Interview BUNDLE
By Abigail J McClellan
This awesome bundle includes FOUR engaging and collaborative break reflection writing prompts (for SUMMER break, FALL break, WINTER break, and SPRING break). Each break includes a personal reflection page, an interview recording page that gives students unique questions to ask one another about their breaks, and finally, a break writing page that allows the students to summarize their classmate's break experience. This is a great interactive activity that encourages thoughtful reflection, peer interview skills, and summarizing and synthesizing information in order to write an expository text.
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You can now:
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3. Review completed assignments and return feedback
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End of the Year Reflection & Peer Interview
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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!