Planet Research Project [Print & Go]
Teaching in the Big Sky
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Grade Levels
3rd - 6th
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSW.5.2
CCSSW.5.2a
CCSSW.5.2b
CCSSW.5.2c
CCSSW.5.2d
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
35 pages
Teaching in the Big Sky
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What educators are saying
My students really enjoyed this. I even had several who wanted to do another planet because it was so fun!
My students were completely engaged and enjoyed the research they did along with the presentations in class. This was very useful.
Description
Students love to learn about our solar system! This research is perfect to teach students to research a topic and write a five-paragraph paper. Students will love that they are given choice in this project. You will love that you can just print and go and be ready to conduct research and fact-based writing with your students.
What's Included in this Resource?
- Teaching Notes/ Pacing Guide
- Planet Research Pages
- Writing Graphic Organizers
- For Introductory and Closing Paragraphs
- Paragraph Outlines (T-Chart, Explanation/Details, or Fact Graphic Organizers)
- Rough Draft Pages
- Editing and Revising Checklist
- Final Draft Pages
- Planet Paper Checklist
- Extra Credit Options
- Grading Rubric
- Topic Sentence Guide
- Tips for Writing a Hook
- Citing Internet and Book Sources How To
- Example of Planet Research Pages, Outline, and Final Copy
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Total Pages
35 pages
Answer Key
Included with rubric
Teaching Duration
2 Weeks
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSW.5.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
CCSSW.5.2a
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CCSSW.5.2b
Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
CCSSW.5.2c
Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., in contrast, especially).
CCSSW.5.2d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
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