3rd Grade Writing-Expository Resources

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.

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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Covers these standards: CCSS.W.2.2

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Writing Graphic Organizers Narrative, Informational, & Argumentative 3rd-12th

By Literacytales

Writing Graphic Organizers Narrative, Informational, & Argumentative (fiction & nonfiction) 3rd-12th Grade. Transform your classroom into a vibrant community of young writers. These Graphic Organizers are not just tools; they're gateways to creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication. Perfect for lesson planning, writing workshops, and individual student projects, this resource is a must-have for every 3rd to 12th-grade teacher, aiming to inspire and nurture the next generation of writers.


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Incorporate these Graphic Organizers into your teaching toolkit and witness the remarkable growth in your students' writing abilities. Engage, educate, and inspire with every lesson – your journey to fostering exceptional writing skills begins now.

Included In This Packet:

Narrative

  • Story Mountain Writing Plan
  • Creative Writing Plan
  • Short Story
  • Main Idea
  • Problem & Solution
  • The Helpful Hamburger
  • Description Bubble Map

Informational:

  • Expository
  • Research Planning Organizer
  • Research Planning Organizer
  • Research Chart
  • Research

Argumentive:

  • Planning an argument
  • Persuasive Map
  • Opinion Writing

Extra:

  • Problem & Solution
  • Story Sequence
  • Main Idea
  • Life Cycle
  • A Hero Who Inspires Me
  • Cause & Effect

Suggestions for Use:

  • Sub plans
  • Fun assessment
  • Whole class or group activities
  • Thematic connections
  • Morning work

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Fish Wordlist and Writing Papers

By Science and STEAM Team

  • Science and ELA should be integrated.
  • This fish wordlist and writing paper will help with that! Even the most reluctant writers will write when they feel confident about the topic and their spelling!
  • The papers are on three levels, which can help you differentiate the assignments.
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A Wrinkle in Time Writing Unit - 5 Essay Writing Activities, Graphic Organizers

By Write On with Jamie

Teaching how to write a literary analysis essay citing text evidence for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle has never been easier! This writing unit with 5 complete essay prompt lessons (argumentative, compare and contrast, expository, narrative, and persuasive) guides students through a step-by-step process of writing a 5-paragraph (or more/less) essay.

The unit includes: argumentative writing graphic organizer, compare and contrast graphic organizer, expository writing graphic organizer, narrative writing graphic organizer, persuasive writing graphic organizer, argumentative rubric, compare and contrast rubric, expository rubric, narrative rubric, persuasive rubric, argumentative writing outline / writing quiz, compare and contrast writing outline / writing quiz, expository writing outline / writing quiz, narrative writing outline / writing quiz, and persuasive writing outline / writing quiz.

All aspects of argument writing, compare and contrast writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement / plot, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™.

The videos, slide shows, graphic organizers, worksheets, writing templates, and rubrics allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quizzes reinforce guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional videos. The detailed lesson plans make implementing essay writing easy for teachers.

These lessons can be used in class, assigned for distance learning, or given as independent student work. The instructional videos with writing tutorials and templates can also be presented as whole class instruction or assigned for students to complete at home.

Each resource listed below is included in Google Drive™ and print format.

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This Citing Text Evidence Writing Unit for A Wrinkle in Time includes:

5 Entertaining Instructional Videos with:

  • Brainstorming ideas
  • Prompt identification and comprehension
  • Thesis statement development
  • Plot and character development
  • Rubric explanation
  • How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
  • How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay writing quiz / guided note-taking

5 Detailed Lesson Plans 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

5 Sets of Worksheets with:

  • Prompts
  • Brainstorming sections
  • Thesis statement development sections
  • Plot and character development
  • How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial

5 PowerPoint Presentations with:

  • Introduction slide with prompts for argumentative, compare & contrast, expository, narrative, and persuasive prompts
  • Brainstorming slide (interactive for students to list and develop ideas)
  • Standard and implied thesis development slides
  • Plot and character development
  • How to Write a/an (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive) Essay Tutorial
  • Checklist Slide

5 Essay Rubrics

  • (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

5 Graphic Organizers

  • (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

Google Slides

5 Writing Quizzes

  • (Argumentative, Compare & Contrast, Expository, Narrative, Persuasive)

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Informative Writing Activity-Wacky Writing Kids

By Kim Romero

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Wacky Writing Kids' Bundle. The above bundle includes this product and the Wacky Writing Kids' Narrative and Informative Activity products at a discounted price.

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Meet Informative Isabelle and Isaac. They are the Wacky Writing Informative twins.

The Wacky Writing Kids product incorporates fun and creativity while practicing the different types of writing. Informative Isaac and Isabelle make writing exciting! Students will love to construct each Wacky Kid Template. The template serves as a Writing Anchor Poster or Plan for each type of writing. After students create their writing plan they can write their paragraph on the lined paper provided. The Wacky Writing kids template also includes a writing checklist to proofread and edit their writing.

The Wacky Writing kids make a fun wall display! All the printables included are: A Complete Wacky Kid Template, Writing Paper, Writing Prompt, and frames. This is a great activity as part of a Writing Lesson, at a Writing Workstation, or as an Art and Craft project.

Informative Writing Activity Includes:

Informative Isaac Body Template (writing plan)

Informative Isabelle Body Template (writing plan)

Line Writing Paper Template

Writing Prompt and Title Template

Blank Writing Prompt and Title Template

All printables in black and white.

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Frayer model printable Special Ed 4 Square writing template Grades 2-5 W. lines

By Modz by Laila

I have created non-fiction writing project templates and checklists with my resource designed to meet the needs of ALL learners! This 24-page print-and-go kit is a complete solution for a non-fiction writing unit, featuring differentiated graphic organizers, checklists, and writing paper. Facilitate engaging animal research projects effortlessly.

Differentiated Graphic Organizers: - Tailored for diverse learning needs, my resource includes two versions of graphic organizers. One for higher learners and a fill-in-the-blank version for struggling students.
Checklists for Prewriting Research: - Ensure students cover all bases with prewriting checklists, fostering organization and thorough research.
Differentiated Final Product Checklists: - Guide students through the final stages with checklists designed for diverse learning abilities.
Variety of Writing Paper: - Spark creativity with different versions of writing paper for students' final drafts. Accommodate individual preferences and needs.
Clear Instructions: - My product comes with crystal-clear instructions, allowing for effortless implementation in your special education classroom.

This product is ideal for teachers who:

  1. Seek a complete, ready-to-use non-fiction writing unit for their students.
  2. Value differentiation to address diverse learning needs within the classroom.
  3. Prioritize simplicity and efficiency with a print-and-go approach.
  4. Desire clear instructions for easy implementation in their teaching practice.

Elevate your non-fiction writing unit with our comprehensive resource designed for special education settings. Make learning enjoyable and accessible for every student!

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Magazine Covers Writing Activities

By Beth Hammett

13 magazine-like covers/handouts designed to help students master CCSS genre study elements for non-fiction texts. After studying real magazine covers, have students choose their favorite topic and fill-in the information. Color the images for great classroom displays! Includes directions and suggestions for use and connections for Common Core subjects. Magazine covers handouts include: Animals, Games, Gardening, History, Math, Music, Reader, Science, Sports, Technology, Writer, Blank Form Can be used for inferencing, main ideas, paraphrases,spelling, summaries, titles, vocabulary, and more...

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R.A.C.E.S. Writing Strategy Grade 3 (Science)

By Peter D

This is a 33-page set of worksheets to help grade 3 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 science.

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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.

Make sure to take a look at more of my Thanksgiving Resources:

- Thanksgiving Writing Prompts

- Thanksgiving Activity Placemat

- Thanksgiving Coloring Pages/Placemats

⭐See more of my Print & Go resources here: Beth Kinane Designs

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Cesar Chavez Research Report Template- Trifold- Hispanic Heritage Month

By Veronica Reyes

Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to boost your students' research and presentation skills?

Look no further! Our "César Chávez Research Report Template" is the ultimate tool to spark creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom during Hispanic Heritage Month or whenever you want to celebrate U.S. leaders and changemakers!

Two Awesome Templates:

  • One Pre-filled template with César Chávez’s picture and name.
  • Blank template where students can let their creativity shine by adding any figure’s name and drawing their portrait.

Key Features:

  • Structured & Simple: This template makes research super easy with a step-by-step framework that guides students through key sections like background, early life, and big accomplishments.
  • Super Versatile: Perfect for any curriculum! Whether you're focusing on historical heroes, modern-day leaders, or cultural icons, this template fits the bill.
  • Independent Learning: Give your students the power to take charge! The fill-in-the-blank sections inspire curiosity and encourage them to do their own digging.
  • Boosts Research Skills: Students will get to use all sorts of cool resources—online searches, books, and even interviews—to become research pros.
  • Presentation Power-Up: Not only will students gather information, but they’ll also learn how to organize and present it like a pro! This template is your secret weapon for building confident communicators.

How It Works:

  1. Pick a Subject: Students choose a figure to research. With César Chávez already included, it’s perfect for kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month or exploring inspiring U.S. leaders.
  2. Fill It In: The template leads students through the process with sections for bio details, accomplishments, and the impact of the figure they’re researching.
  3. Show It Off: Finished reports turn into exciting presentations that get students speaking confidently in front of their classmates.

Why You’ll Love This Template:

  • Time-Saving Magic: No need to make a template from scratch—ours is ready to go, saving you tons of time!
  • Totally Engaging: Turn research projects into a fun adventure where students discover new things about themselves and the world.
  • Skill-Building Fun: Your students will master research, organization, and presentation skills that will help them succeed in school and beyond.

Make learning an adventure with our "César Chávez Research Report Template for Biographies." Light that spark of curiosity and watch your students grow into confident researchers and amazing communicators!

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Informational Writing Craft: My Favorite Animal

By Qiang Ma

This product is especially fun for your class animal writing projects! It is a fun engaging writing task your students will enjoy. Prep Free! Ready to go!

Task:

1. Students are going to write a five sensory informational writing about your favorite animal using the Red Barn Craft Book pages.

2. This is a seven page-writing project: one page for the cover, one page for the topic sentence, four pages for the middle (five sensory writing: eye/see, hand/feel, ear/sound, mouth/food, + action), and one page for the conclusion.

3. Each student will choose an animal of his own to write.

Step by step assignment directions are giving using Teacher Writing Sample "Horses" as a model.

You could use this Red Barn Craft Book to write anything related to Animal Studies.

This product includes:

- Red Barn Craft Book in four formats: colored with/without writing lines and black lined with/without writing lines

- Lesson Plan for My Favorite Animal Writing Project

- Step by Step Assignment Directions

- All the posters your students need to write their favorite animals

- 1 Teacher Animal Writing Sample

- 2 Student Animal Writing Samples

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Human-Sized Monopoly | Exploring America for International Day | Monopoly XL

By Sean Alexander Dennison

Transform your classroom into a dynamic learning environment with our "Human-Sized Monopoly: Exploring America" project, designed specifically for International Day. This engaging activity combines the fun of a life-sized Monopoly game with an educational exploration of the United States. Students will research various states, create informative posters, and develop a deeper understanding of American geography and culture through interactive play.

Project Highlights:

  • State Poster Templates: Includes beautifully designed templates for North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.

  • Bonus Posters: Additional templates for Airports of America, Chance, Community Chest, Federal Tax, State Tax, Go, Free Parking, and Alcatraz Prison, to fully recreate the Monopoly experience.

  • Interactive Learning: Students will devise questions based on their research to incorporate into the Monopoly game, enhancing their knowledge retention through active participation.

Why This Project Is Essential:

  • Comprehensive State Research: Encourages students to dive deep into the history and unique aspects of each state, fostering a comprehensive understanding of American geography.

  • Interactive and Fun: Combines education with play, making learning about the United States engaging and memorable.

  • Develops Critical Skills: Promotes research, teamwork, critical thinking, and creativity as students prepare their posters and questions.

  • Perfect for International Day: Offers a unique way to celebrate and learn about different cultures and regions, making it ideal for International Day festivities.

Ideal For:

  • Teachers looking for an innovative, hands-on project to teach American geography and culture.

  • Classrooms preparing for International Day events with a focus on the United States.

  • Educators seeking to integrate research, creativity, and interactive learning into their curriculum.

Bring the spirit of America to life in your classroom with the "Human-Sized Monopoly: Exploring America" project. This immersive experience not only educates but also entertains, providing a memorable and enriching way for students to learn about the diverse states of the U.S. through the excitement of a life-sized board game. See the images for a glimpse of what this engaging project looks like in construction!

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Fun Final Draft Paper

By Shy's Sunshine Room

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
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Writing Prompts Task Cards - September Edition

By Sassycat Corner

Ready to write? This set of 24 writing prompts task cards for September will help you get your writing center started in your class. These slightly simpler prompts give your second, third, and fourth grade students both fiction and non-fiction questions to answer, asking for them to write lists, paragraphs, letters, and simple main idea / details answers, depending upon the question. Also included are two cover pages for both a full size and a half size journal, and four writing to pages to print multiple copies of and bind together with the covers to create student journals. You can choose from simple lines or from primary dotted lines for your journal pages.

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Interactive Writing Bookmarks, Posters and Google Slides: Skills & Strategies

By Betsy Newmeyer

Use these 25 standards-based, interactive Writing Skills & Strategies Bookmarks, correlating posters, and Google Slides to differentiate for student needs and practice specific writing strategies. These can also be used for test prep, homework, small group instruction, and independent writing practice. Use the 23 Google slides to model skills for the whole class. Use the 8.5 x 11 inch poster during small group instruction to reteach a skill.

Bookmarks are designed with 4 bookmarks to a page, which saves on copying and paper waste, and much of the text is in the Open Dyslexic font to support struggling readers. Bookmarks and posters can be printed in either color or grayscale/B&W. 

My own students are absolutely in love with these bookmarks. We recently completed the Show, Don't Tell bookmark since that is a skill so many kids struggle with. When coupled with the Tell Me A Great Story bookmark and Google Slide as a reminder how sensory details can bring a story to life, the kids were excited to get down to writing. And their stories actually turned out really good with a lot of variety to them.

This resources includes:

  • 25 Bookmarks (4 per page) 
  • 24 Teacher Posters to model how to use the reading skill or bookmark
  • 23 Google Slides for whole class instruction
  • Teacher's Guide

Skills Included:

  1. Tell Me a Great Story (Informational Version)
  2. Tell Me a Great Story
    (Interactive Version)
  3. WoW Words
  4. Design Your Characters
  5. Who is in my Story?
  6. Show, Don’t Tell
  7. Conflict Resolution
  8. Cycle of Conflict: Action, Reaction, Decision
  9. Sequence of Events
  10. Create Your Storyboard
  11. Visualize
  12. Opinion Writing
  13. Convince Me: Persuasive Writing
  14. Main Ideas & Key Details
  15. Step Up to Writing Star & Dash
  16. Compare Vs. Contrast 
  17. RACE
  18. ARMS (Informational)
  19. Revision Tips
  20. CUPS (Informational)
  21. Editing Tips 
  22. Ways to Start a Story
  23. Great Last Lines
  24. Transitions
  25. Sassy Sentence Structures

To prepare the bookmarks:

  • Print & copy the bookmarks onto cardstock or copy paper
  • Cut apart

You might also like my 24 Interactive Reading Bookmarks or Writing Game Spinners.

I'd love to hear how you use this resource in your classroom! Feel free to email me at iteachiwrite@yahoo.com with any questions or suggestions you may have. And don't forget to rate this product in order to earn TeachShare Credits for future purchases!

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Line writing paper with picture 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th grade final copy publishing

By Simply Read

Writing / Publishing paper for first, second, third, forth, or fifth grade

Printable lined paper with picture box

This product includes 6 different designs.

There are 2 pages for each design - a page with a space for a picture and a full page of lines. There are a total of 12 pages of lined paper.

These are great for final copies of any writing assignment including personal narratives, expository writing, opinion writing, informational writing, all about me, and paragraph writing.

This is a perfect lined paper template with picture box

1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade

Use this writing paper for any classroom writing assignments.

solid lines with space for primary or upper elementary

$2.99

RACES Writing Strategy Posters & TIDE Strategy Posters - RACE Writing Made Easy!

By MrsBaileyandHerClass

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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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.

What's Included:

  • CUPS Editing Poster
  • ARMS Revising Poster
  • CUPS Student Checklist
  • ARMS Student Checklist
$3.50

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.

$3.00

How to Catch a Turkey Writing Project

By Abigail J McClellan

This adorable K – 2 writing resource is the perfect product for teaching sequence writing during the fall! Students must be creative and sequential as they describe ways in which they would catch a turkey. It is modified to support all learners in the classroom. There are options to draw only, draw and write, and finally writing alone. There are also some built-in supports that you can provide to students which includes transition word sentence starters. These writing templates for perfect for your Thanksgiving/fall writing project: How to Catch a Turkey.

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You can now:

1. Customize this resource for your students

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3. Review completed assignments and return feedback

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$1.50