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Presidents' Day Common Core W.4.1 resources
Presidents' Day Opinion Writing Lesson & Activity
A full lesson to practice opinion writing (persuasive writing) with a Presidents' Day-related focus question. Digital and Printable versions included!The focus question for this lesson is: "Who was a better president: George or Abe?" Eight carefully-selected facts about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are included for students to analyze, discuss, and use to help support their opinion and persuade their audience.**BUNDLE this with two other lessons in my February Bundle HERE.**Printable Ve
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3rd - 5th
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Presidents Day Activities - President for a Day Activities
Would you like to be president for one day? This is a great mini-unit in celebrating Presidents' Day. And, it's FREE! As president, you have important duties, make important decisions, and events to attend. In this unit, you need to be familiar with the role as president, have knowledge of important issues, follow a daily schedule, and conduct a news conference.- Where are you from? - I Wonder – Things you wonder about being president- I Would Like to be president – Give reasons why you would li
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3rd - 5th
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Paired Text Passages - Lincoln & Washington Opinion or Informational Writing
Students write stronger opinion essays (argumentative in 6th) using these printable or digital fact-based paired passages, or paired texts, about the US Presidents Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Students are given an engaging focus question, then read these perfectly paired passages to formulate strong opinions about one of these presidents. Students search the texts for reasons, evidence, examples, facts, and details that support their opinion, then organize their thoughts on the graphi
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Paired Text Passages - Informational and Opinion Writing - Bundle
Presidents' Day Activities So You Want to Be President (No Book Needed)
This PRINT AND DIGITAL resource is intended to be a 5-day book study of So You Want To Be President by Judith St. George. However, it can easily be modified and shortened to meet your classroom needs. Choose from 12 pages of reading comprehension questions - use them all or pick and choose! A 3-page book test is also included. Opinion writing is the main skill highlighted throughout this mini-unit. This reading comprehension packet and book test can be used with both editions of the book.See the
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3rd - 5th
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Being President Opinion Essay Election Day Writing Common Core 3rd 4th 5th
Would any of your students make a good President? With this persuasive writing resource, students will read two nonfiction articles that both discuss some of the most important jobs that a President has; then, they will complete a graphic organizer that helps them plot out their 3-paragraph opinion essay. Once you've read over their drafts, give them the cute patriotic-themed stationery to write their final copy on, and grade them using the included rubric. This is a great resource to use arou
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3rd - 5th
PRESIDENTS DAY PROJECT: Summarize the Life and Biography of a President
Students will create a slide presentation, video, or any project format about a President of their choice. This project explains what students must research and includes a grading rubric for the teacher. Students will research both personal and executive events of their chosen Commander in Chief. It's great for a President's Day activity, a substitute teacher, or for any unit that studies the United States Presidents. Helpful websites are even included to help students find appropriate informati
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My Mom (or Dad!) for President: a Presidents Day Persuasive Writing Project
This engaging writing project can be used at election time, around President's Day, or at any part of the school year! It is based on the book "My Teacher for President" by Kate Winters. However, if you don't have access to this book, you can still successfully complete this writing unit without the book.
Check out the preview- it shows all of the pages included in this resource except the four publishing papers options.
If you and your students enjoy this writing project, please come back a
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2nd - 5th
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Abraham Lincoln Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of the 16th American President and the leader of the United States during the American Civil War, Abraham Lincoln. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort i
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3rd - 4th
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Also included in: Abraham Lincoln Close Reading & Biography Bundle | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
George Washington Print and Go Activity Pack Presidents Day Activities
Spark your students' interest in George Washington with this set of no-prep printables perfect for Presidents Day. These print-and-go activities will engage your students while addressing both reading and writing standards, as well as offering some activities that are for pure fun. ✨✨This George Washington Print and Go Activity Pack can be done on one day or spaced out over time. The activities are geared to third and fourth grade students, and the reading passage has a differentiated version fo
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3rd - 5th
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AMERICAN FLAG and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reading & Writing
This 28-page product includes everything you need to teach about the American Flag: 6 reading comprehension worksheets (varying levels) with answer keys; 3 writing prompts (opinion, informative, narrative) in 3 formats with revising and editing checklists; 2 hands-on flag activities (timeline, create your own flag); Pledge of Allegiance vocabulary mini-unit (hands-on activity, vocabulary cards, test); and 12 video links (over 90 minutes of video footage)!This would be a great way to integrate S
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3rd - 8th
So You Want to be President - English/Language Arts/Reading Activities
This product includes 4 English/language arts/reading activities that accompany the book, So You Want to be President? by Judith St. George:
1) "Presidential Perplexity"-students use clues from the story to answer questions and uncover a hidden message from President Lincoln at the end.
2) A Fact & Opinion activity using sentences from the story
3) "Where Are 43 & 44?"-students research the 43rd & 44th Presidents and find 3 interesting or funny facts they think the author should add
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2nd - 5th
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If I Were President for a Day Writing Activity Set
IF I WERE PRESIDENT FOR A DAY...kids love doing this writing! Students love to write about role playing, and this is a great resource for it. You'll be amazed on how your students will love writing about If I were president for a day. You can expect to see your students write all about their amazing ideas and embrace even reluctant writers! This resource is low prep! Print, copy my pages, and leave it in the writing center. Students have access to what they need. Do you want to add a little fluf
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3rd - 5th
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Presidents Day Writing Prompt - Text Based Informational Writing
Are you looking for a stress-free, engaging way to spice up your writing period? These text-based informational compare contrast writing prompts with articles take all the stress out of finding paired text for writing instruction. It's a great resource to use around Presidents' Day!The print and digital resource includes printable differentiated articles and many graphic organizers to help students learn how to write informational essays. Have your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade students explore the art
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4th - 5th
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Also included in: Text Based Informational Writing: Differentiated BUNDLE | Grades 4-6
President's Day Writing Prompts with Word Bank 2nd 3rd 4th Grade
Do you need to support your students when they write about President's Day? Look no further! Introducing our 9 President's Day writing prompts, a thoughtfully crafted resource designed to inspire and enhance the writing skills of your 2nd to 4th grade students.This lesson package has been specially crafted to cater to the varied learners in your classroom. Each prompt is further differentiated into three levels, ensuring that every student feels challenged and supported.Titles of Writing Prompts
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2nd - 4th
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Persuasive Writing Activity | Vote for my President Opinion Research Writing
The Low Down:Are your students ready to dive into the fascinating world of U.S. presidents and exercise your persuasive prowess? This opinion writing activity designed specifically for students in grades 4, 5, and 6 will help your students craft the perfect compelling argument for why their audience should vote for their president.This resource is the perfect addition to your curriculum, aligning seamlessly with persuasive writing objectives and social studies lessons. Coordinate this writing ac
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4th - 6th
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Looking at Lincoln English/Language Arts/Reading Activities
Includes 4 presidential English/Reading activities:
-"Hats Off to Lincoln!" (children write notes to Lincoln and place them in his top hat in this character traits activity)
-"Cherry-O, Lincoln!" (children write facts they learned about Lincoln on cherry blossoms and display them on a cherry tree in this fact/opinion activity)
-"Presidential Poetry" (students write an acrostic poem about presidents in this poetry activity)
-"A Perplexing President" (students complete a poem with facts about a p
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1st - 4th
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PRESIDENTS DAY WOULD YOU RATHER QUESTIONS writing prompts THIS OR THAT cards
These Presidents Day Would You Rather Activities are great for the month of February, but they can be used any time of the year.Are you looking for a fun way to get your students talking during your morning meeting? Do you need a way to motivate your students to practice their writing skills and prevent the chorus of groans when you say it’s writing time? Or maybe you need a consistent writing center for your literacy block? If so, these Presidents Day Would You Rather Worksheets are exactly wha
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2nd - 5th
February Paragraph Writing - Graphic Organization Strategies
Are you looking for an easy way to break down paragraph writing for your students?Writing can be a difficult skill for many students. These writing prompts will help your students to develop expository, descriptive, and narrative writing skills with step-by-step instructions to support the writing process. There are three prompts included which are designed to help break writing down into manageable chunks for all students but especially support students that need help breaking assignments down
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3rd - 5th
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Also included in: Writing Prompts - Monthly Themed Paragraph Prompts
Presidents' Day Writing Prompts Presidents' Day Activities, Worksheets, Rubrics
Introducing Presidents' Day essay writing has never been easier! This comprehensive writing prompt unit with 4 complete essay lessons - argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive - guides students through the step-by-step process of crafting a compelling essay. Using detailed graphic organizers, students will learn to draft an outline with convincing evidence and write a thorough essay.All aspects of argumentative writing, expository writing, narrative writing, and persuasive writing a
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4th - 5th
American Symbols & Figures BUNDLE {Digital & PDF}
This bundle provides materials for students to investigate the history and symbolism of The Great Seal of the United States and of the painting “Spirit of 1776”. Students will also take a look at the design of the White House and the U.S. Capitol and some of the changes these monuments have undergone over the years. This collection provides a range of activities for young learners such as creating an original seal for their family and investigating images taken in and around our Capitol. The int
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4th
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February Writing Prompts
Prepare for February with these convenient and engaging writing activities designed for your students! This product offers six ready-to-use writing prompts specifically tailored for February. Explore themes such as Groundhog Day, President's Day, Valentine's Day, and more! Ideal for substitute plans, early finisher assignments, or those moments when you require swift and easy lesson plans. Enhance your teaching arsenal with these timely and versatile writing activities!
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1st - 4th
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Barack Obama - Black History Month - President's Day Close Read/Writing
THANK YOU for your interest! I use this packet for my 2nd – 5th grade ESL students. It works well for a focus on the presidency, elections, Black History Month, African American Leaders, Barack Obama, community, government, presidential holidays, or simply as part of review or teaching text evidence, text features, close reading, or paragraphs. It also works well for morning work or as extensions for reading groups or lessons. The pages in this packet can be used according to grade level, readi
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2nd - 5th
Presidents' Day Activities - Research, Writing, SEL Bulletin Board
Struggling to find a meaningful Presidents’ Day activity? These Presidents’ Day activities will help you incorporate social studies, writing, and character education. Plus, you get to combine it all into an awesome bulletin board!Included in these Presidents’ Day Activities are:Graphic organizers: ResearchBrainstormingCompare/ContrastWritingBulletin Board:Title: We Are LeadersPatriotic Bulletin Board TrimPresidential Cutouts to color and attach to writing pieceLined writing paper Goal:Students w
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3rd - 5th
George Washington Biography Writing Unit | 3rd Grade & 4th Grade
A biography writing unit about the life of the first U.S. President and the leader of the U.S. during the American Revolutionary War, George Washington. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in this PDF printable resource:Three fact sheets which students need to cut out and sort int
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3rd - 4th
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