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This packet contains several resources supporting the Empowering Writers program on Expository writing. You will find a valuable pre-writing tool for students to use and a mini poster of informative verbs to support students in forming a great expository writing piece.

The three R’s is a math procedure to be used in problem solving. This protocol engages students to create a deeper understanding of the problem and relate it more to a real-world situation. Encouraging students to verbalize their thinking, create their thinking using manipulatives, and reason through their thinking deepens understanding in problem solving. Included: * Teacher Protocol Checklist * Color student / classroom poster * B & W student poster

This is Poetry unit I use every year and conclude with a Poetry Reading/Picnic, inviting parents to enjoy their child's work. When working on the unit, my students use their poetry notebook in class to generate ideas/drafts before creating their final works. I've included the following pages and poems with descriptions of each poem: -Booklet Cover -dedication For the dedication, I take a picture of my students reading under a tree and have them write their dedication, which I type and include w

Excellent resource to use when teaching Area or Perimeter or both! Can be used to help students understand the difference between the two concepts. Includes definitions, key vocabulary, visuals, examples, real word connections, and practice.

This is a great resource to assist students in narrative writing.

This page is a pre-writing resource for students to use while planning an informative or expository writing piece.

This is a report on the text features found in non-fiction books. It should be used similar to a scavenger hunt. Students are to look for text features within their independent reading level books. Students will also identify facts learned from reading. It's important to preview the book that each student will use to ensure there are text features in the book. Some non-fiction books do not contain these text features. This should be done after several mini lessons about text features have been t

This Reader's Workshop poster can be used as a teacher tool or a whole class tool. It's useful in having a visual for the teacher and the students to see as they accomodate themselves to the Reader's Workshop Routine, especially at the beginning of the year. It includes the steps taken through the Reader's Workshop instruction and time allotted for each part. It also has an I do, We do, and You do to emphasize the student/teacher parts in the process. Enjoy!

This activity supports Unit 8 in First Grade investigations but can be adapted to be used in K or 2. Since measurement is covered around this time of year, using Easter egg candies are fun to incorporate. You can also use Swedish fish candies to go along with the "measuring fish" lessons in Unit 8. Prepare a small baggie of candies for each child or use the "fun size" bags for easier preparation. Have stations set up or have these items available at tables for students to use: * Connecting cubes

This page is a pre-writing resource for students to use while planning a narrative writing piece.

This is a wonderful resource to support students in expository or informative writing.