6th Grade Writing-Expository Resources

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:

• 30 National Park passages with key details for writing
• Graphic organizers for brainstorming and outlining
• 5-paragraph essay rubric for clear expectations
• Fun postcard craft to celebrate their writing journey

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!

Perfect For:

• Grades 4-6
• Informational Writing
• Teaching 5-paragraph essays
• National Park research projects

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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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Get ready for an exciting adventure in learning with our Research Reading Passage and Body Biography Poster Bundle!

Step onto the baseball diamond and into history with our engaging 2-page nonfiction reading passage on Jackie Robinson, the trailblazing athlete who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Packed with fascinating facts, and vibrant photographs, this passage invites students to explore Jackie Robinson's remarkable journey from his early life to the big leagues, providing essential research material for the poster project.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Then, gear up for creativity with our Body Biography Poster - a 12-piece collaborative masterpiece! Students color, assemble, and fill in the details, choosing between lined or unlined boxes to suit their style. As they work on their poster, they'll uncover Jackie Robinson's indomitable spirit, perseverance, and enduring impact on sports and civil rights.

Once complete, proudly display their work in the hallway, on bulletin boards, or as door decorations, showcasing their dedication and celebrating the legacy of Jackie Robinson!

It's the perfect blend of fun and learning for grades 1-6 - guaranteed to make every lesson about Jackie Robinson unforgettable!

Misty Copeland Educational Bundle

This is a Informational Newsletter AND Research Report AND Collaborative Art Project about Misty Copeland as an African American Athlete, Artist, and a Black Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Black History Month or Women's History Month.

Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions/Influences

1. The Educational Newsletter:

Enrich your lesson plans with our meticulously crafted educational newsletter, offering teachers a valuable resource to guide discussions and activities. Dive into Misty Copeland's life story, her impact on the dance world, and the historical significance of her achievements.

2. Collaborative Art Poster Activity:

Foster creativity and teamwork with our collaborative art poster activity. The bundle includes a step-by-step guide for students to contribute to the creation of a larger-than-life poster celebrating Misty Copeland. This hands-on activity encourages students to explore their artistic abilities, work together towards a common goal, and visually represent the themes of perseverance and achievement embodied by Misty.

3. Trifold Template:

Choose from a pre-filled or blank template

Key Features:

• Curriculum-aligned educational newsletter
• Collaborative art poster activity to promote creativity and teamwork.
• Classroom decor and engagement tools for an immersive learning experience.

The "Misty Copeland Educational Bundle" is designed to empower teachers to bring Misty's story to life in the classroom, fostering a love for learning, creativity, and the transformative power of the arts. Elevate your teaching experience and leave a lasting impact on your students with this thoughtfully curated educational bundle.

This is a Informational Reading Passage AND Research Report AND Collaborative Art Project about Ruth Bader Ginsburg as an American Leader and a Female Changemaker. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or as an activity for Women's History Month.

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

Information on...

- Early Life

- Career

- Interesting Facts

- Artistic Contributions/Influences

• Inclusive Learning: Foster an inclusive classroom environment by exploring diverse narratives and celebrating the achievements of underrepresented voices.
• Ready-to-Use Content: Save time on lesson planning with our pre-packaged materials, allowing you to focus on what you do best – inspiring the next generation.

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject (Ruth Bader Ginsburg): Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Ruth Bader Ginsburg 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.

Introducing our profound collaborative art project: Collaborative Mural Poster! Engage students as artists, inviting them to contribute to a larger masterpiece that pays tribute to the wisdom and resilience of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's impactful words and life.

***Pro-Tip*** To make a smaller puzzle- use your printer or copiers "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one paper!

2 sizes- 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Bordered)

Celebrate Women's History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with this versatile informational reading passage, research report, and collaborative art project on Dolores Huerta, a U.S. leader, hero, and Latina changemaker. Perfect for a research project or as an engaging classroom activity.

***Reading Passages***

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

***Reading Comprehension Questions***
These questions are differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader, making it ideal for close reading exercises.

Features:

• Colored and Black-Line Versions: Available in both vibrant color and easy-to-print black-line formats.
• Reading Comprehension Questions: Tailored for early elementary (grades 1-3) and a separate worksheet for upper elementary (grades 4-6).

***Trifold Reseach Template***

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject (Dolores Huerta): Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Dolores Huerta is pre-filled in one 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, encouraging students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

***Collaborative Mural Poster***

Have students contribute to a larger masterpiece that honors the wisdom and resilience of Dolores Huerta. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Dolores Huerta's impactful life and words.

Pro-Tip To make a smaller puzzle, use your printer or copier's "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one sheet!

Two Sizes Available: 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Includes both Color-Guide & BW versions)

Are you a teacher looking for an engaging way to develop your students' research and presentation skills?

Look no further! This is the perfect tool to inspire creativity, critical thinking, and research skills in your classroom.

Included:

• Lionel Messi
• Sonia Sotomayor
• César Chávez
• Frida Kahlo
• Roberto Clemente
• Dolores Huerta
• Selena Quintanilla
• Ellen Ochoa... and more added all the time!

Two blank templates:

• One that is pre-filled with some of an influential Latino's picture and name
• One that is blank and requires the student to write their name and draw their portrait (can be used for any person)

Key Features:

✨ 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.

✨ 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.

✨ 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.

✨ 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.

✨ 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. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Lionel Messi is pre-filled in one 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.

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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Using Step Up To Writing? Help your students pack paragraphs full of juicy details with a printable (and digital) color-coded, accordion-style foldable graphic organizer. Each of the 20 expandable paragraphs includes a topic sentence and concluding sentence. Students complete and expand the paragraph by adding and elaborating on supporting details. This resource is the perfect companion to a Step Up To Writing or other color-based system. This resource includes both printable version as well as no-prep digital options to make differentiating for your diverse learners easier than ever.

This resource includes a PDF file with both the printable B&W and color-coded version, as well as digital documents for both Google Slides (B&W & color) and Google Docs, allowing you to differentiate and customize the learning experience for your students. The PDF file also includes Some of the paragraphs are very simple and include fill in the blank areas for students to tailor their paragraphs to their own likes and interests. Other paragraphs are written at a higher level and might include opportunities for further research. 

What's Included?

• Teacher’s Guide
• 20 Printable Paragraphs in B&W and color-coded (Green, Yellow, Red)
• B&W Google Slideshow with all 20 paragraphs included in one file
• Color Google Slideshow with all 20 paragraphs included in one file
• Google Doc with all 20 paragraphs included, each paragraph in its own table
• One-click force copy links to stand-alone digital files to make digitally assigning individual paragraphs even easier.

Differentiation Options:

• No time to prep? Use the Google Slides or Google Docs version and assign it through Google Classroom or similar program. 
• Students need visual cues? Print in color the color coded version of the resource or use highlighters to color the graphic organizer in.
• Need to use speech to text? Assign the Google Doc version to your students. 
• Want a hands-on option for kinesthetic and tactile learners? Select a color-coded paragraph to print. Students can cut the pieces apart and then work together to fill in and organize their ideas. 

To Prepare Your Physical or Hands-On Resource: 

• Select the paragraph(s) you would like to use to print out and copy.
• Students will fold the topic sentence back on the first dotted line.
• Students will fold the rest of the paragraph back and forth, accordion-style, folding at each dotted line.

To Prepare Your Digital Resource: 

• Select a paragraph from either the digital files or use the one-click copy links.
• Assign the document to your students through Google Classroom or similar system.

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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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Veteran’s Day Bundle

This three packet activity bundle has more than 50+ handouts to help students define, understand, and discuss the importance of Veteran’s Day.

Packet 1: Veteran’s Day Thank You Cards (English and Spanish)

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Pages: 23

Instill gratitude for our Armed Services with these 20 Veteran's Day Thank You Cards. Write a note of thanks, color images, fold, and give to make a veteran smile!

Includes a mix of English and Spanish gratitude phrases, black and white images to color, and one blank card for students to create their own Veteran's Day message. Highlights each branch of the Armed Services: Army, Marines, and Navy. Includes female and male armed services members.

Use as across curriculum government/history/social studies and ELA lesson, to practice fact-based letter/note writing skills, develop social skills, learn more about U.S. history, practice vocabulary, and meet local veterans in your community. Contact your local Veteran's of Foreign Wars (VFW) for a list of veterans in your area.

Packet 2: 30 Veteran’s Day Activities

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Pages: 32

30 activities to celebrate Veteran's Day! Coloring, lists, poems, writings, and more...for using critical thinking skills to learn about a national holiday.

Includes:

Democracy is...
Freedom is...
Liberty means...
The eagle is representative of...
Veteran's Day Speech
Map for listing no. of veterans/naming veterans
10 Ways to Thank a Veteran
Make your own dog-tags
Many faces of soldiers
Many roles of soldiers
What Veteran's Day means to me...
Thank you to a Veteran
My Message to a Veteran
Decorate the tombstone of a fallen soldier
Veteran Acrostic Poem
A Veteran's Poem
My favorite branch of armed services
My Pledge for Peace
Veteran's Day Maze
Veteran's Day Word Search
Women's roles in the Armed Services
How many words can you make from "veteran"
What will you do on Veteran's Day?
From a soldier's point of view: What Veteran's Day means...
The War Wall--fill in to make and display your own war wall

30 activities to help students acknowledge, appreciate, celebrate, and honor veterans and what the special day means.

Packet 3: Get Fit Action Story: A Veteran’s Day Celebration

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Pages: 15

What is Veterans Day? When does it fall each year? What kinds of celebrations honor our veterans? Students get an introduction and definition of Veterans Day, plus why it is different than Memorial Day. Then, get ready to join the parade! Play ball, watch fireworks, and thank a veteran for serving!

Get Fit Action Stories combine reading, sight words, listening, speaking, directions, and physical education into one assignment. It's a fun, physical learning adventure!

Action Words included:
1. salute
2. clap
3. Miss America wave
4. struts
5. moves a scepter up and down
6. twirl
7. toss
8. catch
9. plays a violin
10. toots a horn
11. beats a drum
12. pedal
13. flip hamburgers
14. toss salads
15. swing bats
16. hit homeruns
17. yells, “Ewwwww” then “Awwwww”
18. “Thank you!”
19. salute
20. “Happy Veterans Day!”

This three packet activity bundle with over 50+ handouts will encourage discussions, increase understanding, and reinforce meaning of Veteran’s Day.

Five top-rated Oklahoma related products that engage students in active learning strategies and encourage creativity, cultural awareness, debate, discussion, test prep, and more:

Packets Included:
Oklahoma Land Run

Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

Native American Role Models

Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

Te Ata

174 pages of fun!

1. Oklahoma Land Run

Product Description:

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. 37 pages!

2. Oklahoma, The History of a State (1500-1700)

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16 pages of basic facts and engaging activities in comic book format to help students learn about Oklahoma's state history in its before statehood years.

This first in a series Oklahoma packet focuses on 1500-1700s using comic book format with text boxes. Comes with comic book pages and nine activities. Students can re-write the story of Oklahoma using the extra comic pages that have blank text boxes. Excellent for history and ELA classes to use for state test prep, assessment, chronological order, basic motor skills, writing skills, and much more...

Packet Includes:

1541--Coronado, de Soto, and Native Americans

1541--write your own land charter for Spain

1682--le Salle and King of France

1682--pros and cons of running a new world (compare/contrast)

1700s--waterways exploration by 7 explorers

1700s--map your own waterway exploration across Oklahoma

1700s--fight for takeover of Oklahoma by France and Spain

1700s--Oklahoma's Riches (Resources native to Oklahoma)

1763--France gives land to England and Spaing

1763--Class/Group survey on who owned Oklahoma

Create your own Oklahoma Timeline

5 Comic handouts with blank text boxes to re-tell the history

16 pages of learning!

3. Native American Role Models

Product Description:
15 notable Native American role models, fact based, mini-lesson unit that includes:

Guideline Sheet with Role Models & Activities Listed

15 Quick Facts Sheets w/ 15 Character Images

135 Differentiated Writing Activities (Too Numerous to List All!)

(all genres of writing addressed w/ 3 categories: Writings, Project Based, Differentiated Lower Activities)

45 Project Based Activities for Active Learning

15 Activities Worksheet for Hands-On Active Learning

Role Models:

Jim Thorpe (athlete)

Maria Tallchief (ballerina)

Billy Mills (athlete)

Sequoyah (silversmith tradesman)

Johnny Bench (athlete)

Sacagawea (guide)

Charles Curtis (politician/V.P.)

Johnny Cash (entertainer)

Wilma Mankiller (Chief)

Will Rogers (entertainer)

Pearl Carter Scott (aviator/aviatrix)

N. Scott Momaday (author)

Joy Harjo (poet)

Sherman Alexiee (author)

Sandra Osawa (filmmaker)

Tribes:

Cherokee

Chickasaw

Choctaw

Creek

Kaw

Kiowa

Makah

Osage

Oglala Lakota (Sioux)

Shoshone

Spokane

48 pages of informative facts and fun activities!

Great introduction and overview of Native American role models and their cultures, easy to learn facts, addresses Common Core and ELA/Social Studies state guidelines. Differentiated activities for numerous levels of writers. Use with homeschool, flipped classes, GT, Pre-AP, At-Risk. Engaging, critical thinking, interesting, fun, and educational!

4. Native American Day: Fact-Based, Historical Activities & Resources

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Numerous projects for Native American Day (4th Friday in September) or for any NA History/SS/English Unit. Includes:

Make a Timeline (Build Background Knowledge)

U.S. Map of NA Tribes

Diorama activity and clip art for use

"I am..." Find your NA tribe

Compare & Contrast tribes

Debate over first American Settlers

Top 15 Most Famous Native Americans

with Crossword and Word Search (with answers)

Silhouette "I am..." synonym poem

Headress, Shield, & Teepee designing

Make a Diorama

Research links

Symbolism sheets

Video links

and more...

Everything needed for beginning, understanding, or assessing Native American unit. Culture unit with valid resources. Differentiated, project based, student-centered Native American activities. Fun and educational with 50 pages of learning!

BONUS FILE!
Te Ata

Product Description:

Who is Mary Fisher, and what is her impact on society? 20 active learning, engaging activities to help students learn about and understand the life and times of Mary Fisher, known as Te Ata, a Chickasaw storyteller, performer, and artist.

Includes:
Black and white coloring images on pages
Who is Mary Fisher (synonyms)?
Timeline of Life (blank timeline to retell and fill in)
Compare & Contrast School Days (1900s vs. Today)
Become a Journalist (Interview)
"Bearer of the Morning" Bumper Sticker
Storytelling a Family Tradition
The Royal Speech
Crossword Puzzle & Answer Sheet (Answers on Timeline for students)
Mary's FakeBook
Broadway Marquee
Poem
Pictograph
Point of View
Treasure of Oklahoma (State Focused)
Legend of the White Wolf
Te Ata, the Movie (Design ad)
Te Ata, the Cast (Cast the Parts)

23 pages in the learning packet.

Perfect 174 page bundle for learning about Oklahoma and its history!

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!

Expository and creative writings abound with these real life, fact based connections to ELA, history, and science! Fun, creative, and educational, yet uses critical thinking skills to introduce 10 Kids Who Changed the World through coloring format handouts with 20 writing activities. Kids: Ryan Hreljac, Ryan's Well Foundation for clean water for kids Malala Yousafzai, education for girls in Pakistan Ryan White, HIV/AIDS foundation for kids Anne Frank, Holocaust author Louis Braille, inventor of Braille Olivia Hallisey, inventor of new Ebola virus vaccine Jacob Barnett, expanded Einstein's Theory of Relativity & founder of Jacob's Place for kids with autism Cassandra Lin, inventor of process for recycling cooking oil for heat David Zhao, creator of Instruments for Change Alexandra Scott, Alex's Lemonade Stand for kids with cancer Writing Handouts Include: genre explanations advertising blog writing Braille writing brainstorming activities charts for business writing and KWL cause and effect writing diary writing informative writing governmental act writing letter writing listing marketing medical/business flow chart personal narrative writing persuasive writing poetry writing secret code writing service learning project map symbolism using chronological/sequential/time order using transitions Fact Based, Real Life Topics Include: bullying benefits of.... business planning climate change community service communication skills goal setting and meeting goals handicap guidelines and regulations hobbies/talents ethical/moral choices, decisions, and outcomes government acts to improve quality of life influential people in students' lives personal strengths point of view of kids who changed the world sensitive medical topics: Asbergers, autism, bullying, cancer, HIV/AIDS, Holocaust service learning setting up a non-profit organization survival & techniques reflection on school and learning Excellent for across curriculum writing connections, discussions and debates, homeschool, flipped classes, teaching empathy, teaching real life application, introducing career and workforce connections, introducing service learning projects, and student assessment of writing genres and writing skills. Please note that sensitive topics are included in this lesson plan. Unique, unusual, and fun interactive writing assignments! Cooperative learning with an emphasis on social skills! Can be used with Christian based curriculums. Like this format for learning? Then, try: American Revolution Comic Book Writing Galveston Juneteenth Oklahoma Land Rush Texas History 1 & 2 Remember the Alamo Spindletop Gusher

Everything students need to know about Abraham Lincoln! And,written in comic book format that comes with a second set of pages that have blank text boxes for students to paraphrase/summarize/research then fill-in facts. Includes: Early Life: Birth, School, Manhood, Death of Mom, Step-Mother Young Adult Years: Employment, Politics Famous Quotes Law License John Todd Stuart, First Law Partner Mary Todd Lincoln & Marriage Four Sons (Birth & Death) Political Timelines Speeches (House Divided, 2 Inaugural Speeches,Gettysburg Address, Last Address) Political Slogans Noah Brooks' reporter's viewpoint Black Hawk War Civil War Ford Theater Death Fun, easy, interactive way to learn facts about Abraham Lincoln, his life and political career. Can be used for ELA, history, social studies, as well as plays, bulletin boards, posters, etc... Meets CCSS fact-based, non-fiction standards.

Evidence Graphic Organizers and Rubrics for Literary/Informational Text

This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• ALL ELA Mega Bundle
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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ABOUT THIS BUNDLE

★ Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers and Rubrics

★ 38 pages

★ Includes 2 products

★ Print and Digital versions for Evidence Graphic Organizers

★ Excellent for ANY grade!

This BUNDLE includes two resources:

★ Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers

★ Evidence-based Response Rubrics - EDITABLE!

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INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

About Resource #1: Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers

★ Citing Evidence Graphic Organizers

★ 22 Graphic Organizers

★ 22 pages

★ Print and Digital

★ Excellent for ANY grade and text!

This resource includes:

★ 22 Text Evidence Graphic Organizers

★ Google Slides Link

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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DESCRIPTION

✅ These Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers can be used for any unit of study - literary or informational! This resource helps students focus on selecting relevant evidence to support their answers, inferences, and ideas and better organize them when answering questions, preparing for an essay, or studying any literary or informational text.

✅ These graphic organizers contain breath-taking, visually appealing borders, clip arts, and fonts and can be used with essentially any literary or informational text. Additionally, the graphic organizers are differentiated to meet the needs of your students!

✅ These graphic organizers are designed to be used with any story or book. They are great for small groups, literature circles, reading workshop, centers, or use with your reading program. They can also be used after each chapter, as a formative assessment or "checkpoint" along the way, to keep track of important quotes throughout a reading, etc.

✅ Lesson plans are not included. These these graphic organizers can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

About Resource #2: Evidence-based Response Rubrics - EDITABLE!

★ 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!

Other Graphic Organizers you may be interested in:

INFERENCES:

• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers BUNDLE
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 1
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Post-Its) SET 2
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 3
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Quote Boxes) SET 4
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clipboards) SET 5
• Making Inferences Graphic Organizers (Clouds and Books) SET 6

MAKING PREDICTIONS:

• Prediction Graphic Organizer BUNDLE
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Tables) SET 1
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Magnifying Glasses) SET 2
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Sticky Notes) SET 3
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Books) SET 4
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Clouds) SET 5
• Making Predictions Graphic Organizers (Crystal Glass) SET 6

TEXTUAL EVIDENCE:

• Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers

MAIN IDEA:

• Main Idea Graphic Organizers

CHARACTER TRAITS:

• Character Traits and Analysis Graphic Organizers
• Character Analysis Organizer BUNDLE
• Character Analysis PowerPoint Graphic Organizers (Digital)

SETTING:

• Analyzing Setting Graphic Organizers

Additional Graphic Organizer Packets (Print and Digital)

• Plot Graphic Organizers
• Imagery Graphic Organizers

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This resource is also included in the following discounted Bundles:

• Evidence Graphic Organizers and Rubrics BUNDLE
• ELA/SEL MEGA BUNDLE

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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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Save $$$ by purchasing the Evidence Graphic Organizers and Rubrics BUNDLE!

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If you are interested in this resource, you may also be interested in the Textual Evidence Graphic Organizers!

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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources / All Rights Reserved

Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.

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Click here to FOLLOW ME!

Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!

queenseducationalresources@gmail.com

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Interested in REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS?

Checkout my REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS LIBRARY!

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Interested in realistic kids, teens, and adults clipart? Check out my CLIPART GALLERY!

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DID YOU KNOW that you can earn money for future TeachShare purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchased?!?!? All you have to do is leave feedback on the purchased resource! When you do so, you earn TPT credits. These TPT credits can be redeemed and used toward future purchases!

❤️ Reviews and Ratings: Reviews and Ratings are extremely important to me. Your time to rate this product and write a review will greatly be appreciated! ;-)

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Are you hunting for a FUN way to get your ESL ELL secondary multilingual students using argumentative writing? This argumentative unit includes resources to break down teaching writing and provides examples and aids! This unit is connected to the WIDA KEY USE: ARGUE standards and will help get your expanding and long term ELLs the practice they need to test out of the ELL program!

4 weeks of lessons in this mini unit - NO PREP STUDENT WORKBOOK!

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Understand the genre of ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
• Develop skills for the WIDA KEY USE: ARGUE
• Work on developing writing skills
• Use transitions
• Construct final drafts of an argumentative writing piece
• Practice all the parts of argumentative writing
• Use a rubric to guide their writing
• Edit each other's work

This resource is ENGAGING and will have your secondary ESL students excited about writing!

TOPICS:

1) School Uniforms or Student Choice?

2) Can AI Make Better Decisions than Humans?

3) Is the US a Good Place to Live? (Uses a video---great for an independent work day to grade or for a sub!)

What’s Included:

• Engaging reading passages for SECONDARY ELL ML students
• 42 page printable workbook for students for the whole unit!
• Teacher Slides (Google) to guide and anchor your lessons day by day!
• Writing Rubric
• Teacher Feedback Form
• Digital Writing Template for Students (Google Doc) for rough and final drafts!
• Peer editing resource!
• 3 weeks of lessons that have ZERO PREP
• Writing scaffolds built in
• Linked recordings for the text and vocabulary
• Transition word support
• Structure to prep students for the TELPAS, ACCESS and ELPAC state tests!
• Color coded steps for INTRO--CLAIM--EVIDENCE---REASONS--COUNTERARGUMENT--CONCLUSION/SUMMARY
• Fun engaging topics and graphics for secondary students

Are you hunting for a FUN way to get your ESL ELL secondary students using argumentative writing? This Thanksgiving themed unit includes resources to break down teaching writing and provides examples and aids!

5 days of lessons in this mini unit - NO PREP

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Practice speaking and listening skills while completing the activities
• Work on developing writing skills
• Complete research
• Have the opportunity to practice for tests.

This resource is ENGAGING and will have your secondary ESL students excited about writing. 

What’s Included:

• 5 days of lessons that have ZERO PREP
• Work that can be used for lower and higher level ELLs
• A guided teacher slide deck (50 slides) that covers EACH day's activities AND has all the linked resources
• A student Google Slides independent activity
• A writing rubric (PDF)
• Student writing note catcher with Pre writing, rough draft, and final draft formatting (Google Doc)
• POWERFUL WORDS handout (PDF)
• Linked recordings for the text and vocabulary
• Transition word support
• Preps students for the TELPAS, ACCESS and ELPAC state tests!
• Color coded steps for CLAIM--EVIDENCE---REASONS
• Student note catcher to document findings from videos and two texts
• Two different texts about a colonizer's perspective of Thanksgiving and Indigenous/Native American perspective on Thanksgiving (Google Doc)
• Group discussion and partner work
• Self edit slides with checklist
• Peer edit resources (PDF)
• Teacher conferences/feedback (PDF)
• Argumentative genre visual and checklist (PDF)
• Student vocabulary slides for independent practice/extension (Google Slides)
• Day by day instructions and agendas so you have to do NOTHING! :)

Look what other educators are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sarah A. wrote, “This was a perfect no prep writing unit for the week before Thanksgiving with my 10th grade ELLs! My students range from Emerging to Expanding and they did really well with it and wrote awesome argumentative essays. I loved the variety of activities and how guided the teacher slides were and the student note catcher. Everything was so clear and prepared that I could have easily left it for a sub as well. The debates we had were awesome about Thanksgiving and its history. Thank you!”

This Thanksgiving Mini Unit will bring some fun and engagement to your classroom! You don’t want to miss out on the EXCITING unit. Make sure to add this resource to your cart.

Check out these resources:

ESL Scary Story Writing Bundle

Multilingual Classroom Monthly Newsletter - Editable

Are you hunting for a FUN way to get your ESL ELL secondary multilingual students using argumentative writing? This argumentative unit includes resources to break down teaching writing and provides examples and aids! This unit is connected to the WIDA KEY USE: ARGUE standards and will help get your expanding and long term ELLs the practice they need to test out of the ELL program!

4 weeks of lessons in this mini unit - NO PREP STUDENT WORKBOOK!

Your Students Will:

• Develop vocabulary
• Analyze text
• Apply knowledge
• Understand the genre of ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
• Develop skills for the WIDA KEY USE: ARGUE
• Work on developing writing skills
• Use transitions
• Construct final drafts of an argumentative writing piece
• Practice all the parts of argumentative writing
• Use a rubric to guide their writing
• Edit each other's work

This resource is ENGAGING and will have your secondary ESL students excited about writing!

TOPICS:

1) Is Technology Making Us Smarter or Dumber?

2) Are Video Games Helpful or Harmful?

3) Online Learning vs Classroom Learning--Which one is better?

What’s Included:

• Engaging reading passages for SECONDARY ELL ML students
• 62 page printable workbook for students for the whole unit!
• Teacher Slides (Google) to guide and anchor your lessons day by day!
• Writing Rubric
• Teacher Feedback Form
• Digital Writing Template for Students (Google Doc) for rough and final drafts!
• Peer editing resource!
• 3 weeks of lessons that have ZERO PREP
• Writing scaffolds built in
• Linked recordings for the text and vocabulary
• Transition word support
• Structure to prep students for the TELPAS, ACCESS and ELPAC state tests!
• Color coded steps for INTRO--CLAIM--EVIDENCE---REASONS--COUNTERARGUMENT--CONCLUSION/SUMMARY
• Fun engaging topics and graphics for secondary students

Introducing text evidence writing for A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 5 complete essay lessons - argumentative, compare and contrast, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.

All aspects of argumentative writing, compare and contrast writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing are covered in this resource: brainstorming ideas, developing a thesis statement, introducing supporting evidence, writing hooks and leads, and incorporating the 6 Traits of Writing™. The resource also focuses on how to structure the rising action, climax, and falling action in the plot of the personal narrative essay.

The video, slide show, graphic organizer, worksheets, writing template, and rubric allow students to practice and develop their essay writing skills. The writing quiz reinforces guided note-taking techniques when used in conjunction with the instructional videos. 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 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 Slide Shows 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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