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This kit was created to be used by teachers in grades K-5. The materials were designed to make modifications easy within your classroom.
I had a blast focusing on penguins with my class during writing. Their level of enthusiasm made for an entire week of on task learning. We began by writing things that we "knew" about penguins on Post-It notes and placed them under the title, "My Schema." I read several non-fiction books and discussed the elements (glossary, index, table of contents, photos, captions, etc). We discussed main idea and detail. Throughout the week we added Post-Its to the "New Learning" category and moves some of our schema over to misconceptions.
Armed with an abundance of newfound knowledge the students filled in their own charts completing the prompts: penguins can..., penguins are..., and penguins have...
We used the charts to complete the top-down writing web and then wrote the draft.
After editing with the teacher, the students wrote their final copies. I always try to culminate our writing projects with a simple art project. We created paper-pieced penguins
Included in this kit you will find the following penguin-themed items:
a 5 detail web to organize writing
a 3 detail web to organize writing
primary-ruled draft paper
intermediate-ruled draft paper
primary-ruled final product paper
intermediate-ruled final product paper
a "Can / Have / Are" graphic organizer
headings for a Schema Tree Map
This kit was created to be used by teachers in grades K-5. The materials were designed to make modifications easy within your classroom.
I had a blast focusing on penguins with my class during writing. Their level of enthusiasm made for an entire week of on task learning. We began by writing things that we "knew" about penguins on Post-It notes and placed them under the title, "My Schema." I read several non-fiction books and discussed the elements (glossary, index, table of contents, photos, captions, etc). We discussed main idea and detail. Throughout the week we added Post-Its to the "New Learning" category and moves some of our schema over to misconceptions.
Armed with an abundance of newfound knowledge the students filled in their own charts completing the prompts: penguins can..., penguins are..., and penguins have...
We used the charts to complete the top-down writing web and then wrote the draft.
After editing with the teacher, the students wrote their final copies. I always try to culminate our writing projects with a simple art project. We created paper-pieced penguins
Included in this kit you will find the following penguin-themed items:
a 5 detail web to organize writing
a 3 detail web to organize writing
primary-ruled draft paper
intermediate-ruled draft paper
primary-ruled final product paper
intermediate-ruled final product paper
a "Can / Have / Are" graphic organizer
headings for a Schema Tree Map
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pmccoy
Nice
May 16, 2013 
demonettes
Just what I was looking for-thank you!
May 7, 2013
aj99gray
Good resource!
May 6, 2013
Mrs.D
thank you!
May 5, 2013
ormarkus
what a great unit!
February 7, 2013
gomima
I just bought this package and I can't wait to see the finished product - up on my bulletin board.
January 22, 2013
lizricker
My kids LOVED this writing activity! We all had so much fun learning about penguins-excellent product!
January 21, 2013
jodys
Let's call a spade a spade, not a great project-- money grab--don't waste yours.
January 15, 2013
helenjuliet
Wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing!
January 12, 2013
lharrelson
Thanks!
January 1, 2013
maureenherold
Loved the Bat Writing Project. Looking forward to researching penguins in January. Your project ideas are perfect!
December 30, 2012
tjnitsch
Looking forward to using it after the holidays!
December 19, 2012
marquessa17
Awesome
December 17, 2012
Leahampton
thanks
December 10, 2012
Shell7
I've really enjoyed your Haunted House For Sale and your Thanksgiving writing packets. Can't wait to use this one too!
December 5, 2012
jwaddell623
I'm excited to use this with my students in January. I purchased your bat writing packet and that was great. Made me come back for more!
November 30, 2012
izabella5
Great
November 29, 2012
smartcookie12
Another great product from Clutter Free!
November 28, 2012
kmckinney846
Thanks!
November 27, 2012
pmortson
I cannot wait to use this during my writers workshop when I am reading my Tacky books!
November 26, 2012
aclrodgers
great unit
November 26, 2012
lelesu
great unit
November 26, 2012
deesbees1
Great unit
November 12, 2012
Tabitha Opio (TpT Seller)
Our story in our new reading unit this week is about Penguins and this is going to be a great addition to help my students stay focused on nonfiction reading and research writing. Thanks!
October 14, 2012
tshoyt
Thanks!
October 8, 2012
joannagail
thank you !
October 6, 2012
wbeeteacher
Too cute!
September 30, 2012
gtkillerv
Can't wait to try this!
September 29, 2012
loriwindham
This was a wonderful addition to my penguin unit!
August 28, 2012
jennifer970
Can't wait to use this product for enrichment while we are reading "Penguin Chick." Thank you!
August 25, 2012
puppyface
Thank you
August 25, 2012
scab
Nice!!
August 17, 2012
laswarbrick
adorable! can't wait for the winter to come now :)
August 15, 2012
dakotasmom
great item !!!!!!!
August 15, 2012
chopsaem
Can't wait to use it!
August 13, 2012
scraphappy2002
Great unit!!
August 7, 2012
mmontano1
Can't wait to use these this winter.
August 3, 2012
mrslindner
Penguins are my favorite animals and I love teaching about them in the winter. Now I am even more excited to use these great resources. Thank you!
July 23, 2012
michaudk
super cute, can't wait to use it with my kiddos!
July 21, 2012
jerowell
My 5th graders should like this.
Thanks!
Thanks!
June 28, 2012
ruthpoole
My students will "love" this.
June 22, 2012
ktlee1601
Can't wait to use this next year!
June 11, 2012
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