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ActivityPreschoolWork in Progress Worksheet

Using Work in Progress Worksheet, students write about something that makes them happy to share their writing with a friend to gain feedback to improve their writing.

KindergartenOther Ways to Write Worksheet

Using Other Ways to Write Worksheet, students write their story using the computer and other digital tools.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson5th GradeW.5.1 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson

Using W.5.1 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson, students write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

Worksheet
Worksheet3rd GradeWork in Progress Peer Review Worksheet

This work in progress peer review worksheet lets 3rd grade students draft a report, then trade papers so a partner can check it and share praise and one clear idea for revising.

Worksheet
Worksheet2nd GradeI Can Use Digital Tools Worksheet

The I Can Use Digital Tools Worksheet lets 2nd grade students log the date and story each time they practice a computer skill, building confidence as they type, save, and share their writing.

Activity
ActivityKindergartenFind Out More Research Project Writing Activity

Using Find Out More Research Project Writing Activity, studentsparticipate in shared research and writing projects to learn about any topic.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core LessonKindergartenW.K.1 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson

Using W.K.1 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson, students use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson5th GradeW.5.5 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson

Using W.5.5 Fifth Grade Common Core Lesson, students develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.

Activity
Activity3rd GradeDigital Dilemma Research Activity

Using this Digital Dilemma Research Activity, students use digital tools to follow directions on a task card.

Activity
Activity1st GradeThe Best Season Is Writing Activity

Using What Do You Think Opinion Writing Activity, students write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.

Activity
Activity3rd GradeExplain It All Informative Explanatory Writing Activity

Using Explain It All Informative Explanatory Writing Activity, students write informative and explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

Worksheet
WorksheetPreschoolStrengthen Your Writing Worksheet

Using Strengthen Your Writing Worksheet, students respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed.

Worksheet
Worksheet1st GradeInforming and Explaining a Topic Worksheet

Using Informing and Explaining a Topic Worksheet, students write about a topic you choose providing details, facts, and/or figures to support your writing.

Activity
Activity1st GradeShare Your Opinion About Your Favorite Book Activity

Using Share Your Opinion About Your Favorite Book Activity, students write opinion pieces in which they state an opinion about the book and supply reasons that support the opinion.

Activity
ActivityPreschoolStrengthen Your Writing Activity

Using Strengthen Your Writing Activity, students respond to questions and suggestions from peers and add details to strengthen writing as needed.

Activity
Activity1st GradeWork in Progress Writing Worksheet

Using Work in Progress Writing Worksheet, students write about something that they like to do to share their writing with a friend to gain feedback to improve their writing.

Worksheet
WorksheetKindergartenAn Interesting Person Worksheet

Using An Interesting Person Worksheet, studentswrite about a character from a book they are reading explaining why the person is interesting.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core LessonKindergartenW.K.3 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson

Using W.K.3 Kindergarten Common Core Lesson, students use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event orseveral loosely linked events.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson2nd GradeW.2.6 Second Grade Common Core Lesson

Using W.2.6 Second Grade Common Core Lesson, studentsuse a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers.

Common Core Lesson
Common Core Lesson3rd GradeW.3.4 Third Grade Common Core Lesson

Using W.3.4 Third Grade Common Core Lesson, studentsproduce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose.