CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
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Biography Cube
Research and create an interactive biography for a historical figure.
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My Research Project - Pennant Banner
Create a pennant banner for students to record and display their biography research.
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Assorted Writing Prompts Grid
A writing grid with 20 writing prompts.
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Find What Doesn’t Fit: Relevant Details Worksheet
Practice determining what details are relevant and irrelevant to a topic while providing a purposeful context.
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Writing a Biography Project
Use this PowerPoint template for students to author a researched-based biography on a historical figure.
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Informative Text Writing Scaffold
An informative writing scaffold template.
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"All About ..." - Informational Writing Template
Practice informative writing with this versatile template.
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Informative Texts Writing Task - Cupcakes
A fact file and a scaffolding template that can be used to write an informative text about cupcakes.
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Informative Text Checklist - Structure, Language and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their informative texts.
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Athlete Profile Template
A worksheet to use in the classroom when writing athlete profiles.
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Expository Writing Task - All About Firefighters Writing Scaffold
Guide your students through writing an expository essay about Firefighters with a printable Fact File writing prompt and writing scaffold worksheets.
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Informative Text Writing Task – How Does the Water Cycle Work?
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
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Planning an Informative Text
A planning sheet that can be used to write an informative text.
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Elements of a Biography Poster
Use this biographical writing poster with annotations to help your students understand how to write an engaging biography.
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Biography Brochure Template
Help your students organize their thoughts about their biography subject.
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Governments and How They Function – Worksheet
An activity for students to research the government of two economies and write a report to compare and contrast them.
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Informative Text Writing Task – Why Do Volcanoes Erupt?
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
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Writing An Information Report Poster
Display this poster in your room as a visual reminder of the structure of an information report.
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Informative Texts Writing Tasks - Fact Files and Scaffolding Template
A set of 5 fact files and a scaffolding template that can be used to write an informative text.
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Healthy Lifestyle - Advertising Challenge
A fun advertising challenge to use in the classroom for students to persuade others to live a healthy lifestyle.
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Assorted Writing Prompts Calendar – Upper Grades
Monthly writing calendar with 240 writing prompts for the year.
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Roll to Create a Treasure Map
A fun, hands-on activity using a die and a chart to create a treasure map, and then use it to write a procedural text.
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Biography Writing Template
Guide students through the structure and elements included in biography writing.
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Factual Description Text Type Poster - With Annotations
A poster about the factual description text type, including an annotated example.
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Animals That Adapt - Research Project & Report
Strengthen your students' understanding of conducting research with an Animal Adaptations research project.
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Informative Writing Word Wall
Display key vocabulary related to informative writing with a set of 48 word wall cards.
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Contributions of Cultures Around the World – Research Project
Research the cultural contributions from countries around the world with this research activity.
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Schools Around the World – Brochure and Writing Template
Research and write a report on the school system from a different country with this brochure template.
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Writing Informative Texts – Teaching Presentation
A 33-slide, editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching your students about informative writing.
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Informative Writing Checklist – Structure, Language, and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their informative writing.
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Ready, Set, Brainstorm! - Board Game
A board game to practice brainstorming using mind maps, Venn diagrams, and cause and effect charts.
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Frida's Fiesta Stimulus – Task Cards
39 activity task cards based on the Frida's Fiesta Restaurant menu which is included.