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Looking for an example research essay to jumpstart your next informational writing unit? You found it!
This 5 paragraph writing piece about an axolotl is a perfect example of a research essay for 4th grade and up.
NEW! Now includes lessons for a 2-week unit!
How do you introduce an example research essay?
Share this essay with students while using the checklist. Together, identify examples of essential expository writing elements in the essay. I recommend using a different colored marker to find each item on the checklist. Students can follow along!
Example Research Essay Includes:
*composition: introduction, 3 body paragraphs, closing
*bold beginning
*thesis statement
*clear topic sentences
*use of transition words, such as "and, also, too, in addition..."
*use of research facts and details
*clever closing
What else is included with the example research essay?
*2 weeks of lesson plans
*a 2nd, easier essay for differentiation
*labeled student notes (in color and b/w)
*graphic organizer
*revising/editing checklist
*linking words
*works cited pages
*an easy-to-grade assessment
*5 pages of anchor charts (for intro, body #1, body #2, body #3, & conclusion)
*rubric-- NEW!
Table of Contents is hyperlinked for easy navigation!
This example research essay and unit can be printed off and organized in a binder for easy access. Your plans will already be done for you!
Interested in researching a US state? Try THIS essay unit!
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⭐You might also like:
- Descriptive
- Persuasive
- Informational
*Bundle of 3 PERSONAL NARRATIVES (with differentiated easier versions)
*Bundle of 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAYS + NARRATIVES = You'll be set for the school year!
❤️A blog you may enjoy:
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Write on! ✏️
Sarah
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Description
Looking for an example research essay to jumpstart your next informational writing unit? You found it!
This 5 paragraph writing piece about an axolotl is a perfect example of a research essay for 4th grade and up.
NEW! Now includes lessons for a 2-week unit!
How do you introduce an example research essay?
Share this essay with students while using the checklist. Together, identify examples of essential expository writing elements in the essay. I recommend using a different colored marker to find each item on the checklist. Students can follow along!
Example Research Essay Includes:
*composition: introduction, 3 body paragraphs, closing
*bold beginning
*thesis statement
*clear topic sentences
*use of transition words, such as "and, also, too, in addition..."
*use of research facts and details
*clever closing
What else is included with the example research essay?
*2 weeks of lesson plans
*a 2nd, easier essay for differentiation
*labeled student notes (in color and b/w)
*graphic organizer
*revising/editing checklist
*linking words
*works cited pages
*an easy-to-grade assessment
*5 pages of anchor charts (for intro, body #1, body #2, body #3, & conclusion)
*rubric-- NEW!
Table of Contents is hyperlinked for easy navigation!
This example research essay and unit can be printed off and organized in a binder for easy access. Your plans will already be done for you!
Interested in researching a US state? Try THIS essay unit!
*******************************************************
⭐You might also like:
- Descriptive
- Persuasive
- Informational
*Bundle of 3 PERSONAL NARRATIVES (with differentiated easier versions)
*Bundle of 5 PARAGRAPH ESSAYS + NARRATIVES = You'll be set for the school year!
❤️A blog you may enjoy:
*********************************************************
Follow Sarah's Writing Spot for updates and discounts on new products:)
Write on! ✏️
Sarah
**********************************************************
Want more TpT credits? It's as easy as 1-2-3!
1) Go to "My Purchases"
2) Choose an item and click on "Leave a Review"
3) Choose a rating and leave a short comment
Thank you for your feedback! If you have any concerns about a product, please consider messaging me first so I can remedy the problem immediately. I aim to make products that teachers love! ❤️










