Bats and Spiders..Using Informational Text to Read and Write!

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Description
Kiddos will have a "batty" good time with all the activities in this packet while meeting common core standards.
It contains:
Mini book with informational text
Life Cycle
Reading for detail
Graphic Organizer
Narrative pre write
Three levels for final write...pre writer, beginning writer, accomplished writer
Paragraph writing...are, can, have
Opinion Writing
Personification
Data collection
Patterns
Key Words...definitions
Vocabulary Cards...12 for posting
Word Search
Let's Make Words
These activities apply to both spiders and bats.
This packet is perfect for applying informational text to the writing process and for working on key vocabulary through word searches and vocabulary activities. The data collection and patterns embed a bit of mathematics into the theme.
Note: There are no implications for Halloween but fits perfectly with the theme. If you are a class that cannot celebrate the holiday this is perfect for you!
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