Teaching expository writing has never been easier! The guided essay approach helps many struggling writers get past writer's block quickly. The sample pages included will take away the guessing game for teachers. The format sheets can easily be adapted for more advanced writers, encouraging them to elaborate on their ideas. Students will gain writing confidence and get their ideas on paper, leaving you with more time to conference with writers at a deeper level. This Christmas essay allows students the opportunity to think and write about what is really important to them during the holiday season.

This product includes the following:
Notes for the Teacher
Sample Guided Essay Format Pages
Sample Final Draft
Explanatory Reference Packet
Blank Guided Essay Format pages
Blank Final Draft Essay pages
4-Paragraph Expository Essay Graphic Organizer
5-Paragraph Expository Essay Graphic Organizer
December Acrostic Poem
Publishing Ideas
Scoring Rubrics for Grades 3, 4, and 5 aligned with CCSS

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