How I Teach Informational Writing in Second Grade (Step-by-Step Process)
How do you teach expository writing in your classroom? I wish I could do it throughout the year thematically as we approach different content. We can do that occasionally, but…
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Bats Nonfiction Writing Activity & Anchor Chart
October is the perfect time to study and write about creatures that come out at night. Bats, spiders, owls . . . this month is filled with creepy creatures that…
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African Animals for Kids Informational Text Articles About Animals
Engaging students in reading and writing about high-interest topics, like African animals for kids, can be achieved through the use of real text. Students need on-level information text in order…
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Helping Students Expand Informational Writing One Sentence at a Time
Many students can identify strong facts during informational writing, yet still struggle to turn those facts into clear, meaningful sentences. They know what they want to say, but not how…
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Writing an Expository Paragraph About Animals Using Problem and Solution
Teaching students how to write an expository paragraph about animals can feel tricky, especially once you move past simple facts. Students often list information without organizing their ideas or explaining…
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Write about Reindeer – Caribou Informational Writing Activity for Elementary Students
Holidays are a great time to infuse informational writing into your reading and writing curriculum. Students get to learn about animals from around the world and learn to write informational paragraphs…
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