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Informative/Explanatory Writing

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Informative/Explanatory Writing

December 5, 2015
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Teaching Tools

Informative/Explanatory Writing Teaching Tools

July 28, 2013

These are tools designed especially for teachers to help them teach Informative and Explanatory writing in the Common Core. 

See also the General Writing Section for additional resources.

If you would like us to help your district in developing tools or teaching strategies for your special needs, please contact us!

  • HANDBOOK: K-3 Together is Better Informative Reading & Writing
  • HANDBOOK: G4-8 Together is Better Informative Reading & Writing
  • Writing an Animal Report Assignments Checklists and Forms for Teacher
  • Text Marking with Symbols for Informative Reading/Writing
  • GK-3 Text Marking Symbols Printables
  • G4-8 Text Marking Symbols Printables
  • Text-Dependent Questions Lesson for Informative Rding/Wrting
  • RUBRIC: GK SBAC-based Informative/Explanatory Writing
  • RUBRIC: G1 SBAC-based Informative/Explanatory Writing
  • RUBRIC: G2 SBAC-based Informative/Explanatory Writing
  • RUBRIC: G3 SBAC-based Informative/Explanatory Writing
  • RUBRIC: G4 SBAC-based Informative/Explanatory Writing
  • RUBRIC: G5 SBAC-based Informative/Explanatory Writing
  • RUBRIC: G6 SBAC-based Informative/Explanatory Writing
  • Finding Key Words Strategy
  • K-3 Informative Writing Unit Planner w Lesson Plan
  • G4-8 Informative Writing Unit Planner w Lesson Plan
  • ROAD MAP Informative Writing K-2
  • ROAD MAP Informative Writing 3-5
  • ROAD MAP Explanatory Writing 6-8
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Student Tools

Informative/Explanatory Writing Student Tools

July 28, 2013
  • Informative Writing Assignment Sheet and Checklist for Students
  • Student Writing Planner – Hands-on Observation of Critters
  • GK-2 Insect Life Cycle Report Checklist - 9-step with Pictures
  • Student Matrix - Animal Report Checklist
  • Student Matrix - Community Helpers 11x17
  • Student Matrix: American Heroes
  • Student Matrix: Natural Disasters
  • Student Matrix G3: Animal Adaptations
  • Student Matrix: Animal Report 11x17
  • Student Matrix: People Who Have Come to Our Community Over Time
  • GK Informative Writing Level 3 Rubric Poster with pics
  • G1 Informative Writing Level 3 Rubric Poster with pics
  • G2 Informative Writing Level 3 Rubric Poster with pics
  • G3 Informative Writing Level 3 Rubric Poster with pics
  • G4 Informative Writing Level 3 Rubric Poster with pics
  • G5 Informative Writing Level 3 Rubric Poster with pics
  • G6 Informative Writing Level 3 Rubric Poster with pics
  • GK Informative Writing Organizer
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Teaching Tools

3. Writing Performance Tasks (WPTs) Informative/Explanatory Writing

October 30, 2013

The writing performance tasks included here are samples we developed for some of our school districts. They include the teacher directions and the student prompt and directions. (Note: Links to videos may have changed, find a new one!) You can use the generic versions to create your own.

If you would like us to work with you in creating new WPTs or if you would like assistance with teaching writing for the Common Core, please contact us!

  • GK GENERIC Informative WPT
  • GK Informative WPT Ants
  • GK Informative WPT Frogs
  • G1 GENERIC Informative WPT
  • G1 Informative WPT Bees
  • G1 Informative WPT Spiders
  • G2 GENERIC Informative WPT
  • G2 Informative WPT Butterflies
  • G2 Informative WPT Ladybugs
  • G2 Informative WPT Frogs
  • G3 GENERIC Informative WPT
  • G3 Informative WPT Deserts
  • G3 Informative WPT Raccoons
  • G4 GENERIC Informative WPT
  • G4 Informative WPT Ocean Ecosystems
  • G4 Informative WPT Pythons
  • G4 Informative WPT Pond Ecosystems
  • G5 Informative WPT Digestive System
  • G5 GENERIC Informative WPT
  • G5 Informative WPT Fire and Ecosystem
  • G5 Informative WPT Sun and Solar System
  • G6 GENERIC Explanatory WPT
  • G6 Explanatory WPT California Drought
  • G6 Explanatory WPT Sea Turtles
  • G7 Explanatory WPT Sea Turtles
  • G6 Explanatory WPT Global Waring Faunal Exchange
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Student Tools

History, Social Studies, Science, Technical Student Tools

July 28, 2013
  • Student Matrix - Natural Disasters
  • Student Matrix - American Heroes
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