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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

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Fairy Tale Unit to Teach the Common Core Standards - 25 Activities

Created by

Jamie Rector

If you need a fun way to teach the Common Core Standards for English-Language Arts, this fairy tale unit is for you! Through reading, writing, and higher order thinking, you and your students will work your way through ten 2nd Grade Common Core Standards using 25 different activities! The students will write newspaper articles, create posters, publish invitations, write police reports, and more! After reading the fairy tales and fractured fairy tales, students will create their own fractured fai

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.5

, RL.2.6

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FACT & OPINION Sort Text Detective Reading Comprehension Activities & Centers

Created by

Fishyrobb

Are you looking for a fun, highly engaging, and EFFECTIVE way to teach fact and opinion? This set of activities will teach your students how to distinguish between fact and opinion by becoming observant text detectives. You can even use it as the basis for a room transformation!This resource includes:Fact Detectives Reading CentersFact and Opinion SortAssessmentFACT DETECTIVESThis activity is super engaging for students! They will read each storyline along with the witness statements to determin

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Centers

CCSS:

Back to School, ELA Test Prep, Tools for Common Core

Also included in: Fact and Opinion BUNDLE - Solve Cases - Text Detective Reading Activities

2nd Grade ELA Common Core- (ALL STANDARDS) Assessment Pack- 329 pages

Created by

Teaching Times 2

*** EVERYTHING YOU NEED *** for your ELA Common Core Assessment needs- all student pages 152 student assessments and 46 binder divider pages-Great Resource - Just print and go. Some assessments are 2 pages- we only counted them as 1 assessment - So there are 290 plus pages in all with this packet - answer keys are includedIMPORTANT- We combined all of our 2nd grade ELA Common Core Packets into this one big I WANT IT ALL bundle packet- If you buy this packet there is no need to purchase the 2nd g

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Assessment, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.4

, RL.2.5

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First Day Jitters Back to School Activities Google DIGITAL & Printable

Created by

Teaching from my Heart

This Back to School Bestseller includes differentiated, low-prep activities that are perfect to use for back to school and distance learning. Use this First Day Jitters Book Study resource with the book, First Day Jitters by Julie Dannenberg, my First Grade Jitters Book Study, and my First Day Jitters Banner to engage students at the beginning of the year. More importantly, it includes a variety of activities to put up in your room and have it ready for Back to School Night, Open House, Meet t

Subjects:

Back to School, Literature, Writing

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4

, 2.MD.D.10

, 3.MD.B.3

, RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

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Also included in: First Day Jitters Back to School Activities BUNDLE, Digital & Printable

Introducing Paragraphs | Guide to Writing Paragraphs | Print and Digital

Created by

Ashleigh

Teach students HOW to write a paragraph with these simple steps!Use back to school picture books to give students step-by-step lessons in how to write a structured paragraph!***************************************************************************Use Picture Books That Focus on ProceduresAt the beginning of the school year I love reading picture books that focus on classroom procedures. I feel that these books help teach students my behavior expectations in a student friendly way. However, I'v

Subjects:

English Language Arts

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

CCSS:

, W.2.3

Learning At The Primary Pond - Alison

, W.2.6

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Second Grade Writing Workshop Curriculum Bundle

Created by

Make it easy to plan your writing instruction with this yearlong bundle of narrative, opinion, and informational writing lessons for second grade! This complete second grade writing program also includes posters and visuals, assessments and writing rubrics, and grammar/language arts activities that will save you time.------You know that writing is an important part of literacy instruction. You want your students to become stronger writers - and actually WANT to write, too!But maybe you don't hav

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

, W.2.3

English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

, W.2.7

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Fables Reader's Theater, Lessons, Comprehension and Writing Activities

Created by

Jane Loretz

Fables This unit has everything you need to teach fables to your students. These Aesop fables come as reader’s theater scripts, this includes lessons, and comprehension worksheets that ask key ideas and questions and writing activities that meet many standards and important reading skills! I am super excited about this unit and I know you will be too! This Fables packet is loaded with great activities to do with your students. This packet includes 8 different Fables!Children love to read wit

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Printables, Scripts, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.2

, RL.2.3

, RL.2.5

, RL.2.6

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Also included in: Fables Reader's Theater, Lessons and Writing Activities BUNDLED

Paragraph Writing How to Write a Paragraph of the Week for 1st and 2nd grade

Created by

Rachel Lynette

Paragraph writing just got easier! Whether you need print or digital, these ready-to-use pages (and slides) are an effective way to help your students learn how to write a paragraph. You'll get everything you need for opinion, informative, and narrative writing. Check out the product preview to see it all!Here's What's Included:Print Versions and Digital Access60 different writing prompts (20 opinion, 20 informative, & 20 narrative)Brainstorming PagesOrganizing and Planning PagesFirst Draft

Subjects:

Writing, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

, W.1.2

, W.1.3

Balanced Literacy, Other (ELA), Writing

, W.1.8

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Also included in: Paragraph Writing of the Week - Differentiation Bundle for Grades 2-3

Monthly Writing Prompts

Created by

Pocketful of Primary

BEST SELLER! These EDITABLE Monthly Writing Prompts are perfect for a writing center or for early finishers! Just print and you have writing prompts for the ENTIRE YEAR! THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES: ■ 20 different writing prompts for EVERY month ■ Word bank of 32 themed words for EVERY month ■ Editable writing prompt pages ■ Editable word bank pages ■ Binder cover ■ 4 different writing pages These writing prompts have EDITABLE text so you can customize the prompts to fit your needs! _______________

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 4th

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

, W.1.2

, W.1.3

Back to School, Close Reading, English Language Arts

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First Day Jitters Activities | First Day Jitters Book Activities

Created by

The Applicious Teacher

First Day Jitters Activities-Do you love using the book “First Day Jitters” at back to school time? Then, you and your students will love this engaging and fun First Day Jitters book activities unit! This week-long unit is packed with an emoji writing craft, responding to literature activities, vocabulary, quick prints, and soooo much more!INCLUDES DIGITAL STUDENT ACTIVITIES! _____________________________________________________________✊ Buy the bundle and SAVE BIG!!! ✊Ready to have your student

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Catherine Reed - The Brown Bag Teacher

CCSS:

RL.1.1

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.6

, RL.1.7

, RL.2.1

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Also included in: Reading Activities Beyond the Text All Year Bundle

Writing Prompts: Opinion, Narrative, How-To, Inform/Explain -Digital & Printable

Created by

In 1st and 2nd Grade, students begin writing paragraphs for the first time. They need continual practice with real-world prompts. The 64 prompts and differentiated graphic organizers in this resource are ones my students loved! I printed the prompts, put them on a binder ring, and hung them in our Work on Writing center. Students had easy access to them and the coordinating writing templates/organizers.Notes to the TeacherGeneral Writing Paper (lines & primary lines)Narrative Writing Resourc

Subjects:

Back to School, English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

1st - 2nd

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Task Cards

CCSS:

, W.1.2

, W.1.3

, W.1.6

Core Inspiration by Laura Santos

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Quadrilateral City Third Grade Geometry Math Project | Print and Digital

Created by

Bring your geometry unit to life with this project based learning (PBL) experience. This simulation is designed to help your third grade students apply their knowledge about the properties of quadrilaterals.During this project based learning unit, your students will be invited to create a new layout for Quadrilateral City’s town square. The citizens of this unique city want to see at least one of each quadrilateral type included in the design of their new town square. STEPS STUDENTS WILL TAKE DU

Subjects:

Geometry

Grades:

3rd

Types:

Projects, Assessment

CCSS:

2.G.A.1

, 3.G.A.1

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Visual Arts

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Also included in: 2nd & 3rd Grade Math Project Based Learning (PBL) - 6 Real World Projects

Persuasive Writing Donut Theme {Design a Donut Project}

Created by

The Knitted Apple

Almost all kids love donuts! Something they might not love as much is writing. This persuasive writing project pairs the topic of donuts (YUM!) with a fictional contest to increase engagement, especially for your reluctant writers.In the "Design a Donut Contest," students develop and practice persuasive writing skills with a fictional contest. First, they'll design and sketch a new and unique donut. Then they will use persuasive writing to explain why the shop owners should choose their donuts f

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Projects, Rubrics

CCSS:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Writing

, W.4.1

, W.5.1

, W.5.1a

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Also included in: Persuasive Writing Bundle {Design a Donut and Promote a Pet}

Opinion Writing Unit: Writing Prompts and Graphic Organizers

Created by

Dana's Wonderland

Do you need an opinion writing unit with writing prompts and graphic organizers? This opinion writing unit will teach your kids how to write an opinion piece in a SIMPLE way that the kids understand! This Opinion Writing resource includes FRAMES, EXAMPLES, POSTERS, and PROMPTS. It is designed to TEACH students how to write an opinion piece STEP BY STEP. The young students need lots of examples and practice before they can write their own opinion. Opinion Writing Activities :*cut and paste an op

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Activities, Printables, Posters

CCSS:

End of Year, English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal

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END OF THE YEAR ACTIVITY What Do Teachers Do in the Summer last week of school

Created by

Clutter-Free Classroom

What do teachers do in the summer? What will my teacher do this summer?If you're looking for no prep end of the year activities that are fun, yet standards-based you are in the right place! What do teachers do when school is closed for the summer? It sure will be fun to see what the kids think!Your students will each pick a teacher or other faculty member and complete a writing project about what they do when school is closed for the summer. It even includes everything you need for an super cute

Subjects:

Grades:

1st - 5th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

, W.1.6

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing

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Opinion Writing Unit | Writing Workshop | Print and Digital

Created by

Ashleigh

This opinion writing unit teaches all of the opinion writing standards! This is available as a traditional PDF file AND Google Drive file!This is a 6-week unit that with 30 day-by-day lessons. These lessons are designed to scaffold students into writing, revising, and editing a five paragraph opinion essay. There are detailed lessons on organization, style, word choice, and so much more!Each lesson contains directions for a mini lesson, work time, and share time. There is also an additional hand

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables

CCSS:

Primarily Speaking by Aimee Salazar

, W.4.1

, W.5.1

, W.5.1a

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Also included in: Writing Workshop Bundle | Print and Digital | Informational, Opinion, Narrative

Lemonade Tasting End of Year Theme Day

Created by

Looking for a way to beat the heat while maintaining student interest in learning? Host a lemonade tasting! This packet was designed to engage students during those last few days of school. Your students will sample regular lemonade and pink lemonade and then participate in different learning activities centered around their tasting experience. This pack is designed for a full day of fun and learning, but could easily be used over several days if desired. The student pages were created in black

Subjects:

End of Year, Graphing, Writing

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

CCSS:

2.MD.C.8

, 2.MD.D.10

English Language Arts, Writing

, W.2.3

2nd and 3rd Grade Writing Lessons for Opinion, Persuasive, and Letter Writing

Created by

Amy Lemons

This 20 Day Writing Unit will encourage your students to become authors of opinion, persuasive, and letter writing! They will walk through the writing process from brainstorming to publishing in an organized and structured way! Weeks 3-4 are structured a little differently to allow students time to read books and respond to literature while forming opinions and writing persuasive letters. You will notice a difference in format for those two weeks but everything needed is still included! He

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd - 3rd

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

CCSS:

, W.2.6

, W.2.8

English Language Arts, Math, Other (Arts)

, W.3.4

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Also included in: 2nd and 3rd Grade Writing Lessons for the Entire School Year

2nd Grade Early Fast Finisher Activities Year-Long Bundle

Created by

Lucky Little Learners

These NO-PREP early finishers activity packets for 2nd grade are full of engaging pages! They are fun & easy activities for early finishers, skill practice, or review! Each worksheet in the early finishers packets targets a math, ELA, science, social studies, art, or SEL skill. This helps students practice content in a fun way! ⭐️DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW FILE TO SEE THE EARLY FINISHERS ACTIVITIES IN DETAIL⭐️Read more about how I use early finishers activity packets HERE!Need no-prep early finish

Subjects:

Grades:

2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Homework, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

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Opinion Writing Launch Activities

Created by

True Life I'm a Teacher

Use these activities to launch your opinion writing unit! I'm able to use these activities for ONE week.Included:- Opinion Writing Standard (TEKS & CCSS included)- Fact and Opinion Whole Group Game (includes 20 statements and student cards)- Fact and Opinion Sort- Would You Rather Activity- Taste Test Activity- Mini-Anchor Chart- Opinion Writing Plan (graphic organizer)See how I pace out this unit, as well as the activities in action here.Follow my store to be the first to know about product

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing

Grades:

2nd

Types:

CCSS:

English Language Arts, Holidays/Seasonal, Writing

Writing Prompts, Journals & Posters w/ End of the Year Writing Center Activities

Created by

Proud to be Primary

Daily writing practice for the Whole Year has 20 different printable writing mats for 10 months (that's 200 writing prompts) plus writing conventions posters to support writing instruction! Create a simple, easy-to prep writing center in your classroom with the perfect writing materials!Buy the bundle and SAVE $15 (3 packs for FREE), plus get FREE Writing Conventions posters as a bonus (for bundle owners only)! This BUNDLE is a collection of 10 sets of monthly Writing Mat resources. View the pre

Subjects:

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Centers

CCSS:

W.K.1

, W.K.2

, W.K.3

, W.K.5

, W.K.6

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Opinion Paragraph Writing Unit - Teachers Pay Teachers Spring Writing

Created by

Teaching from my Heart

Looking for a resource to help your students master Opinion Writing? This step-by-step, differentiated, low-prep, and engaging resource will help your students write an authentic opinion writing piece. More importantly, this standards based unit will give your students the confidence to find their writing voice for ANY Topic!Click on the PREVIEW button above to learn more about this unit!☝Click HERE to save 25% off this Opinion Writing as a part of a BUNDLEThis resource includes the following f

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, Spring, Writing

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS: