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Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text
Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text
Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text
Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text
Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text
Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text
Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text
Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text
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"I used this project to have students learn and write facts about pumpkins. I like it because it lets kids do real research, and makes writing informational pieces fun and meaningful."
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Jordyn N.

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Are you in need of a research project for your pumpkin unit? This is an Informational Writing & Research resource with VIDEO where students can progress in writing skills at their own academic level. If you are wondering how you will teach your students about pumpkins in a way that they can come up with their own facts, check this resource out. This resource can be used in a whole group setting or during small group time.

In this Informational Writing unit your students will learn research facts about pumpkins through a PowerPoint (or Google Slides™) slideshow or video. Then they will draw or write the facts into books (one page books that can be folded). There are 11 different books that allow you to differentiate learning for your students. There are also Google Slides™ included for students to type the facts. Use it in your kindergarten, first grade or second grade classroom or for any student working on informational writing.


There is a link to the 14 Google Slides™ on the Teacher Instructions inside the product (the file is labeled Google Slides Link and Teacher Instructions). The rest of the resource may be used without Google™.

Want to make informational writing even more exciting at an even better value?  Try this Informational Writing Fall Bundle and SAVE MONEY. It's now over 30% off.  They make learning how to do informational writing engaging all throughout FALL!


Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text & Video includes:

  • Informational Slides About Pumpkins - There are 12 PowerPoint™ slides and 14 Google Slides™ (including title, information and questions).

  • Comprehension Questions - The same questions are in the PowerPoint, Google Slides™ and printable format.

  • Video - matches the PowerPoint

  • Foldable Books For Pumpkin Facts - Students write or draw facts in informational books (11 different versions are provided for differentiated learning). This is in printable form only.

  • Student Books About Pumpkin - There is a student book that matches the PowerPoint™ in both color and black & white. This is in printable form only.

  • Pumpkin Vocabulary Word Cards With Photos - There are 12 word cards (4 per page) for spelling assistance and vocabulary practice. This is in printable form only.

Here are the words included: pumpkins, orange, white, green, seeds, pulp, flower, vine, pumpkin pie, Jack-o-lanterns, stem, pumpkin patch

If you are ready to have your students engage in Informational Writing & Research then this resource is for you.

Read what other teachers are saying about the Informational Writing recourses:

⭐️ “Such a great resource - makes planning so easy and the students love it!” (Groundhogs Resource)

⭐️ “This was a fun and engaging tool to use for our informational writing unit on Reindeer. I appreciated all of the options that were given to help meet the various needs of my students. This package includes everything you need for a great lesson.” (Reindeer Resource)

⭐️ “Such a great resource - makes planning so easy and the students love it!” (Groundhogs Resource)

If you need other Informational Writing themes in the same format, take a look at these themes:

Informational Writing Fall Bundle

Informational Writing Winter Bundle

Informational Writing Spring Bundle

Other Informational Writing Themes

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Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text

Rated 5 out of 5, based on 5 reviews
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14 Google Slides™, a PowerPoint, a Video and 49 pdf pages

What others say

"I used this project to have students learn and write facts about pumpkins. I like it because it lets kids do real research, and makes writing informational pieces fun and meaningful."
star
Jordyn N.

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Description

Are you in need of a research project for your pumpkin unit? This is an Informational Writing & Research resource with VIDEO where students can progress in writing skills at their own academic level. If you are wondering how you will teach your students about pumpkins in a way that they can come up with their own facts, check this resource out. This resource can be used in a whole group setting or during small group time.

In this Informational Writing unit your students will learn research facts about pumpkins through a PowerPoint (or Google Slides™) slideshow or video. Then they will draw or write the facts into books (one page books that can be folded). There are 11 different books that allow you to differentiate learning for your students. There are also Google Slides™ included for students to type the facts. Use it in your kindergarten, first grade or second grade classroom or for any student working on informational writing.


There is a link to the 14 Google Slides™ on the Teacher Instructions inside the product (the file is labeled Google Slides Link and Teacher Instructions). The rest of the resource may be used without Google™.

Want to make informational writing even more exciting at an even better value?  Try this Informational Writing Fall Bundle and SAVE MONEY. It's now over 30% off.  They make learning how to do informational writing engaging all throughout FALL!


Informational Writing Pumpkins | Research Project | Informational Text & Video includes:

  • Informational Slides About Pumpkins - There are 12 PowerPoint™ slides and 14 Google Slides™ (including title, information and questions).

  • Comprehension Questions - The same questions are in the PowerPoint, Google Slides™ and printable format.

  • Video - matches the PowerPoint

  • Foldable Books For Pumpkin Facts - Students write or draw facts in informational books (11 different versions are provided for differentiated learning). This is in printable form only.

  • Student Books About Pumpkin - There is a student book that matches the PowerPoint™ in both color and black & white. This is in printable form only.

  • Pumpkin Vocabulary Word Cards With Photos - There are 12 word cards (4 per page) for spelling assistance and vocabulary practice. This is in printable form only.

Here are the words included: pumpkins, orange, white, green, seeds, pulp, flower, vine, pumpkin pie, Jack-o-lanterns, stem, pumpkin patch

If you are ready to have your students engage in Informational Writing & Research then this resource is for you.

Read what other teachers are saying about the Informational Writing recourses:

⭐️ “Such a great resource - makes planning so easy and the students love it!” (Groundhogs Resource)

⭐️ “This was a fun and engaging tool to use for our informational writing unit on Reindeer. I appreciated all of the options that were given to help meet the various needs of my students. This package includes everything you need for a great lesson.” (Reindeer Resource)

⭐️ “Such a great resource - makes planning so easy and the students love it!” (Groundhogs Resource)

If you need other Informational Writing themes in the same format, take a look at these themes:

Informational Writing Fall Bundle

Informational Writing Winter Bundle

Informational Writing Spring Bundle

Other Informational Writing Themes

⭐️ FOLLOW ME so you will NEVER miss a new resource! ⭐️

Desk Secrets Website & Blog | Follow on Facebook

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Rated 5 out of 5
January 4, 2026
This was a great resource for my third grade students.
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Thanks so much for letting me know! I'm glad it worked out for you and your students!

Informational Writing Pumpkins
Rated 5 out of 5
December 13, 2025
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I used this project to have students learn and write facts about pumpkins. I like it because it lets kids do real research, and makes writing informational pieces fun and meaningful.
Jordyn N.
193 reviews
Grades taught: K
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Jan 5, 2026

Thank you for your review. I'm so glad to hear that you and your students enjoyed this resource and that it helped your students with your pumpkin project.

Rated 5 out of 5
June 15, 2025
Great resource to practice informative writing. Easy to print and use.
Amie S.
327 reviews
Grades taught: K
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Jul 20, 2025

So glad it worked well for you!

Rated 5 out of 5
November 21, 2024
Thank you for this wonderful resource! My students love using this in our class!
Kelly R.
421 reviews
Grades taught: 1st
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Nov 21, 2024

I'm so glad it worked out for you!

Rated 5 out of 5
September 20, 2024
Great resource for teaching writing with my young second graders!
Candace D.
698 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
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Nov 15, 2024

Oh I'm so glad that you like it! I have many more just like it!

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