5th Grade Creative Writing Unit Plans
Dog Breed Research Project | 4-Day Unit for Grades 4-6 | Thanksgiving & Beyond
By TooBookedUp
Engage your students with this fun and educational Dog Breed Research Project, perfect for ELA, research, and presentation skills. Designed for grades 4-6, this 4-day project ties into the National Dog Show, making it an ideal activity for Thanksgiving week, injury-based projects, or even independent practice. Whether you’re planning lessons for a substitute teacher, prepping for Thanksgiving break, or looking for an engaging way to boost student creativity, this resource has you covered!
What’s Included Slide Deck
- Objectives and instructions for each day to keep students on task and organized.
- Clear visuals and examples to guide students through each step of the project.
Informational Text and Questions
- “The National Dog Show: A Paw-sitively Amazing Event” (500 words, 4th-grade level)
- 5 text-dependent questions aligned to CCSS for grades 4-6, focusing on main idea, text structure, and author’s craft.
Dog Breed Research Guide
- Easy-to-use, scaffolded guide for students to research a dog breed of their choice.
- Covers key topics like breed basics, history, personality traits, care, and fun facts.
Project Ideas
- Options for every learner, including posters, Google Slides, one-pagers, or creative skits.
- Encourages differentiation and hands-on learning.
How It WorksDay 1: Build Background Knowledge
- Students read a fun, Thanksgiving-themed informational text about the National Dog Show.
- Answer text-dependent questions to develop comprehension and critical thinking.
Day 2: Research
- Students choose a dog breed and use books, websites, or articles to gather information using the provided Research Guide.
Day 3: Create the Project
- Students bring their research to life by creating posters, digital slideshows, one-pagers, or other creative formats.
Day 4: Presentations
- Students practice public speaking as they present their projects to the class.
- Celebrate learning with fun reflections or breed-themed superlatives!
Why You’ll Love It✔ Versatile and Low-Prep: Ideal for independent work, sub plans, or busy weeks like Thanksgiving!
✔ Student-Led Learning: Encourages creativity and ownership of learning while building critical research and presentation skills.
✔ Cross-Curricular: Combines ELA, research skills, and public speaking with real-world connections to the National Dog Show.
✔ Differentiation Options: Students can choose their own breed and project format, making it accessible and engaging for all learners.
Perfect For:
- Thanksgiving Week Activities
- ELA Research Units
- Independent Practice or Homework Assignments
- Sub Plans
- Injury-Based or Long-Term Projects
Standards Alignment
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.1–4.5 (Reading Informational Texts)
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.7–4.8 (Research and Writing)
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.4 (Presentation Skills)
Bring learning to life and let your students explore the wonderful world of dog breeds! This 4-day project is not only a fun way to integrate ELA skills, but it’s also a great way to celebrate the unique bond between humans and dogs during the Thanksgiving season.
➡️ Add this resource to your lesson plans today and make your classroom a tail-wagging success!
Argumentative Writing Unit Lesson Slides Activities & Checklists 4th-6th
By Literacytales
Argumentative Writing Unit! Engage Students with this complete argumentative writing unit! This resource includes Teacher Slides, Graphic Organizers, Topic Task Cards, Writing Templates, a Let's Argue activity, Checklists, & more. It is perfect for introducing, teaching, practicing, and implementing.
Students will find planning, drafting, and revising their essays a breeze. Plus, you’ll get a PowerPoint presentation to support your lessons!
Included:
✎ Graphic Organizers to Differentiate
✎ In Your Own Words
✎ Word Bank
✎ Put it Together
✎ Writing Pages Templates
✎ Transitional Example Checklist
✎ Editing & Revising Checklist
✎ Argumentative Topics Cards
✎ Let's Argue Graphic Organizer
✎ Let's Argue Brochure
✎ TAG: Peer Feedback
✎ Teacher's Slides (PowerPoint)
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Where Stories Come Alive✎
By Fortunate in Fifth Grade
This mini-poetry unit includes 7 types of poetry, information pages, examples, and student draft pages. Poetry is a great way to improve critical thinking and interpretation skills all while allowing students to explore complex emotions and ideas in a creative and meaningful way.
Poems Included:
- Bio
- Concrete
- 5 - W's
- Quatrain
- Cinquain
- Diamonte
- Haiku
- Limerick
Use this poetry packet for a week in April which is National Poetry Month. You can print in color or black and white. Great insert for writing binders, create a slide deck for students to use as their final product, or just use the included pages for some exposure to different types of poetry.
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Writing a Play - Graphic Organizer, Example, and Template
By Sign with me TOD
Writing a play is a perfect project that gives students time to write about an event that happened in their life or an event that they made up. Once they are finished, they can share it with different groups of people and have their friends play each character. This packet includes information to share with your students about what a play is, what steps to follow when writing the beginning, middle and end of a play, why we write a play, who we write a play for, and tips to look for when rereading and editing. This packet also includes an example showing the process that is used to write with a play using a graphic organizer and an example of a play. On the last several pages, two templates are included to help students write the rough draft and final draft of their play that includes space for characters, props, act, scenes, and lines to show what their characters are saying.
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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.
Start Today:
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
Don't delay – unlock the potential of your classroom with these Graphic Organizers today**!**
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