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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.

What's included?

1. Holiday Pages: There are two different pages of holidays from around the globe. One holiday page focuses primarily on holidays in or around December/Christmas. The other holiday page has holidays the span the whole year. Both pages have empty slots for you to fill in any holiday that you like. You can use one or the other pages; or combine them both to research all the holidays.
2. Research Questions: A sheet of questions to guide students to delve deeper into the historical and cultural significance of the celebrations.
3. Graphic Organizers: Two detailed graphic organizers are provided to help students structure their findings. These organizers encourage students to organize information logically and develop a clear outline for their essays.
4. Essay Writing Paper & Drawing Page: 2 different lined writing paper are included for students to write their essays. This paper features a holiday-themed border to inspire creativity and festive spirit. One writing paper has a small space for students to create their own drawing. A drawing page is included for students to depict their holiday by drawing a favorite tradition or event of their holiday.
5. Partner Venn Diagram Page: An optional activity where students get with a partner and share what they learned about their holiday. They will fill out the Venn diagram comparing their holidays.

Key Features:

• Educational & Engaging: It encourages students to explore diverse cultures and traditions.
• Skill Development: Enhances research skills, critical thinking, and writing proficiency.
• Holiday Themes: Perfect for integrating seasonal topics into your curriculum or perfect during the holiday season.

Why use it in your classroom?

• Saves preparation time with ready to print and use resources.
• Easily differentiated with materials suitable for various learning styles.
• Fosters an understanding and respect for different cultures/traditions.

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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Includes prompts for writing informative and argumentative essays. Also includes writing powerpoints, outlines, and rubrics

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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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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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This Citing Text Evidence Expository / Informative writing prompt lesson includes:

Entertaining Instructional Video with:

• Brainstorming ideas
• Prompt identification and comprehension
• Thesis statement development
• Rubric explanation
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template
• How to Write an Expository 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
• Thesis statement development
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template

Slide Show Presentation with:

• Introduction slide with prompt (interactive for students to identify key vocabulary)
• Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list ideas)
• Standard and implied thesis development slides
• How to Write an Expository Essay tutorial and writing template slides
• Checklist slide

Expository Writing Quiz

Expository Rubric

Expository Graphic Organizer

Google Slides™

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Get ready for argumentative units with this engaging activity centered around persuasive techniques in rhetorical devices, and logical fallacies.

Teacher students what makes a good and bad argument with a short lesson and 5 practice paragraphs to evaluate for effectiveness. Afterwards, students can practice rhetorical devices in advertisements and analyze why the device was chosen (author's purpose).

ALSO INCLUDED IS AN EXTENSION ACTIVITY where students can get creative and make their own ads.

- Teacher directions

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- Student instructions

- Research and Brainstorm document

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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!

This product includes a chart for students to track platitudes as they read the novel. Afterwards, they will choose one of the platitudes to be the subject of a writing assignment. The essay prompt requires them to support the platitude with two examples from the novel and one from their life.

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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 five close reading activities about influential figures from Ancient Egypt, two biography writing units, an informational writing unit and an opinon writing unit discussing who was the greatest leader. Ideal for emergency sub plans in fifth grade or sixth grade. The activities focus on Ancient Egypt, Cleopatra, Tutankahmun, Ramesses II & Thutmose III.

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Firstly, there are five reading comprehension activities, or informational texts, about:

• Ancient Egypt
• Cleopatra
• Tutankhamun
• Ramesses II
• Thutmose III

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, a crossword and a wordsearch for those fast finishers. Answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of each document.

Then, there are two biography writing units about Cleopatra and Tutankhamun. The units have been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

After, there is an informational writing unit about Ancient Egypt. The unit has again been split into four separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

Finally, there is an opinion writing unit discussing who was the greatest leader of Ancient Egypt. The unit has been split into three separate lessons which will take students approximately 40-50 minutes each.

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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:

• 14 writing prompts for gamers
• Simple instructions to get started
• Printable writing prompts
• Student response sheets
• Simple graphic organizer and tracker
• Certificate of Completion
• Extension Activities

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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This is a 33-page set of worksheets to help grade 5 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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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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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.

What do you get?

• 16 teaching slides that cover argumentative writing and format

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Research Report Template for Biographies- Trifold- Women's History Month + Hispanic Heritage Month!

Product Description:

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills? Look no further! Our "Dolores Huerta 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 Dolores Huerta's picture and name

-One that is blank and requires the student to write his name and draw his portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

1. Structured Framework: This template provides a well-organized and structured framework for students to conduct research on a chosen individual's biography. It guides them through essential components such as background, early life, accomplishments, and more.
2. Versatility: Tailor the template to fit the unique needs of your curriculum. Whether your focus is historical figures, contemporary leaders, or cultural icons, this template is adaptable to a variety of subjects.
3. Encourages Independent Learning: Empower students to take ownership of their learning journey. The blank spaces prompt students to conduct independent research, fostering a sense of curiosity and self-directed learning.
4. Develops Research Skills: Our template encourages students to utilize various research methods, including online resources, books, and interviews. It's a fantastic opportunity for them to hone their research skills and discern reliable information.
5. Promotes Presentation Skills: Beyond researching, students will practice organizing information coherently and presenting it in a well-structured report. This template lays the foundation for effective communication, a crucial skill in any academic or professional setting.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research (Dolores Huerta). This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Dolores Huert is pre-filled in on version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations. This step encourages students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Why Choose Our Template:

• Time-Saving: No need to create a research template from scratch. Our product saves you time and ensures a standardized approach to student research projects.
• Engagement: Transform mundane research projects into exciting opportunities for self-discovery and exploration.
• Skill Development: Equip your students with essential research, organization, and presentation skills that will serve them well in their academic and professional journeys.

Description:

• This product contains templates to help students write an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion for an Expository Research Writing project on animals. The introduction has students begin with an interesting lead and include sentences with general and specific sentences on appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. There are two introduction templates on one page. This page will simply need to be cut in half so that an introduction can be given to two students per page. The body paragraph template has space for four paragraphs with main idea titles and spaces for key words that will be turned into sentences. The key words will be found and highlighted in their research prior to filling out this template. This page will need to be printed front and back. Remind students to add transition words when they write their final draft. The conclusion has a blank for a transition word, which has helped my students remember to put one. It also contains three spaces for summary sentences and one space for a final feeling sentence to close the report. There are other instructions included in this packet.

Includes:

• Two introduction paragraph templates per page containing:

  • Space for four sentences
  • An interesting lead sentence
  • A general or specific sentence on appearance, habitat/diet, and life cycle/predators

• One body paragraph template containing:

  • Space for main ideas, key words, five sentences per paragraph, and four paragraphs total

• Two conclusion templates per page containing:

  • A transition word
  • Space for four sentences
  • Three of which are summary sentences, one final feeling sentence

• Further instruction, tips, and advice inside

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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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Transform your classroom with these RACES Writing Strategy Posters and TIDE Graphic Organizer! Designed to simplify writing for your students, this resource will help them master the RACES writing strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize) and the THINK SRSD TIDE method (Topic, Important Details, Ending) for structured and effective responses. Perfect for enhancing writing skills in grades 3-6, these tools will guide your students through the writing process with ease, making writing not only manageable but also enjoyable!

What’s Included:

• RACES Writing Strategy Posters: You’ll receive five vibrant posters that break down the RACES writing strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain, Summarize). These posters are designed to guide your students in writing clear, structured responses using the RACES strategy effectively!
• POWER & TIDE Writing Posters: Reinforce your students' writing skills with clear, concise posters that explain each step of the POWER (Prewrite, Organize, Write, Edit, Revise) and THINK SRSD TIDE (Topic, Important Details, Ending) methods. These strategies will help them tackle writing assignments with confidence.
• Pastel Polka Dot Design: Brighten up your classroom with this soft, inviting aesthetic! The cheerful design makes writing more engaging and helps students feel excited about learning.
• 13 Printable Posters: Each poster is easy to print and features large, readable text with a polished, professional look. They’re perfect for displaying in your classroom to reinforce the RACES strategy and other key concepts!
• 2 Bulletin Board Letter Headers: Get organized with stylish headers for both "POWER" and "RACES." They create a cohesive writing bulletin board that highlights the importance of these strategies in your classroom.
• Large Pastel Pink Printable Pencil: Add a fun, oversized pencil graphic to your writing center or bulletin board! It ties the whole theme together and adds a whimsical touch, reinforcing the focus on writing.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Boosts Writing Skills: Helps students develop strong writing techniques and confidence in their abilities.
• Easy to Use: Simply print and display the posters in your classroom or use the graphic organizer for individual or group writing exercises—no prep needed!
• Aligned with Best Practices: Supports popular writing strategies like RACES and TIDE, making it easy to integrate into your existing curriculum.

Get your classroom buzzing with effective writing practice today! With these RACES writing strategy resources, you’ll make writing fun and engaging while helping your students succeed!

I hope you find this resource just as helpful for your students as it has been for mine

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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.

What's Included:

• CUPS Editing Poster
• ARMS Revising Poster
• CUPS Student Checklist
• ARMS Student Checklist

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 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.

This cooperative and stimulating fall break reflection writing prompt involves a personal fall break reflection page, an interview recording page that gives students engaging questions to ask one another about their fall break, and finally, a fall break writing page that allows the students to summarize their classmate's fall break experience. This is a great collaborative activity that encourages thoughtful reflection, peer interview skills, and summarizing and synthesizing information in order to write an expository text.

This product is now a TeachShare Digital Activity! It can be used for Distance Learning.

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1. Customize this resource for your students

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3. Review completed assignments and return feedback

Take a look at my BUNDLE with all four break reflections & peer interviews!!

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Spring Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Spring-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4431867

Summer Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Summer-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4533499

Winter Break Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Winter-Break-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4533527

End of the Year Reflection & Peer Interview:

https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/End-of-the-Year-Reflection-Peer-Interview-4575789

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