Informative Writing Step-by-Step (225 Space-Themed Writing Prompts)
ELA, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Language Development, Spelling, Writing, Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Space, Earth Sciences
About This Product
Informative Writing Step-by-Step (225 Space-Themed Writing Prompts)
This Informative Writing Step-by-Step product provides an engaging resource for teaching informative writing to elementary students and homeschoolers. With 225 space-themed writing prompts, this educational tool caters towards Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5 levels.
Grounded in learning about the universe around us, the resource takes a cross-curricular approach to seamlessly integrate Language Arts and Science. From exploring why Jupiter has more moons than Saturn to puzzling out the life cycles of stars these diverse space-themed prompts fuel student curiosity while enhancing their research skills.Daily Lesson Structure:
- Research and Brainstorming;
- Selection of main points;
- Crafting introductions and conclusions;
- Drafting;
- Editing;
- Revising;
- Fine-tuning final draft.
- Fine-tuning final draft.
The product also provides educators with instructions for implementing strategies in classroom lessons or homework assignments as well as checklists for students during revision sessions ensuring pupils stay on top of all necessary steps throughout different stages of project.
Varying Essay Styles:
Essay styles tackled include:- Description – Moons phases, galaxies etc. ,
- Pieces comparing celestial bodies – Earth vs Mars..
The merging exploration of Art subjects like drawing resultant from researching scientific subjects equips the product with an inclusive and comprehensive educational approach. Consequently, it doubles as a versatile addition to various school endeavors such as specific planet studies, science classes, or free-activity days.
Additionally, the students can use this platform to present their final drafts—in oral reports or using prepared graphic organizers—to transform classrooms into exciting space conventions that celebrate learning! In conclusion, this product exemplifies that informative writing doesn't have to be daunting—it could be an interstellar journey guided smoothly by a structured format.What's Included
155 PDF pages
Teacher instructions
Topic cards (45 in color and 45 in B&W)
Differentiated mix-and-match research graphic organizers (3 levels)
Descriptive, how-to/sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution informative writing prompts (225; 5 per space element)
Differentiated informative writing graphic organizers (3 levels)
Step-by-step informative writing instructions and checklists
Sentences starters and transitions
BONUS DOWNLOAD: Anchor charts, writing rubrics, and student bookmarks