Common Core State Standards
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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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 Cube
Research and create an interactive biography for a historical figure.
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'All About ...' - Informational Text Template
Practice informative writing with this versatile template.
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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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Biography Brochure Template
Help your students organize their thoughts about their biography subject.
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Biography Flipbook Template
Create a flipbook that clearly illustrates the most significant aspects of a biography subject.
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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 Task – What Causes the Seasons?
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
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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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Informative Text Writing Task – How Does the Respiratory System Work?
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
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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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Informative Text Writing Task – How Does a Plane Fly?
A scaffolded writing task for students to complete when learning about the informative text type.
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Informative Text Research Template
A research template for students to use when writing an informative text.
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Planning an Informative Text
A planning sheet that can be used to write an informative text.
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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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Athlete Profile Template
A worksheet to use in the classroom when writing athlete profiles.
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Grade 6 Daily Warm-Up – PowerPoint 1
An 80-slide PowerPoint presentation containing a variety of quick warm-up activities.
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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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Countries and Their Cultural Contributions – Worksheet
An activity for students to research the cultural contributions from countries around the world.
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Schools Around the World – Brochure and Writing Template
A template for students to research and write a report on the school system from a different country.
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Assessment Rubric – Biographical Texts
An assessment rubric designed to help teachers to assess students’ biography writing.
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Writing Biographical Texts PowerPoint
A 29-slide, editable PowerPoint template to use when teaching older students about the structure and language features of biographical texts.
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Biography Research Template
A research template for older students to use when writing a biography.
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Biography Writing Checklist – Structure, Language, and Features
A checklist for students to use when proofreading and editing their biography writing.
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Animal Adaptations - Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based task to strengthen your students' understanding of conducting research for an informational text.
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Assorted Writing Prompts Calendar – Upper Grades
Monthly writing calendar with 240 writing prompts for the year.
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Informational Text Planner - Music
An informational text planning template focusing on a musical act.
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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.
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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.
