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Presidents' Day Common Core W.5.1 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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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
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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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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Presidents Day Activities Mega Pack: All 46 Presidents including Joe Biden
Help your students know all of the United States Presidents with this HUGE, Mega Pack of resources. Crossword puzzle, word search, unscramble, matching, test blanks, word bank, and so many more options are included in this Presidents Pack! You will even get a Mini-Research Project template for students to research their favorite president, as well as 2 creative writing templates. Whether it be for Presidents Day, a civics unit, centers, or emergency sub-plans, this pack has you covered! Your st
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: PRESIDENTS BUNDLE: Civics, Executive & Presidential Resources
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
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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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 Opinion Writing and Debate Activity
This product is an in-depth, standards-based opinion writing and debate activity for middle grades that is great for Presidents' Day! Students will answer the question, "Who's the most successful president in American history?"This resource includes the following:-Student note sheet-Biographical readings about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt-Extension questions and activity-Opinion-writing outline and essay prompt-Opinion-writing rubric-Debate gr
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Complete History of the Holidays Bundle!
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
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
Valentine's Day Writing Craftivity and Bulletin Board Kit
Need an engaging, fun, and educational Valentine's Day writing craftivity? Not only will students enjoy this activity, they will also practice their writing skills. You will have everything you need to reinforce opinion, narrative, and informative/explanatory writing with this resource! Use in a writing center, whole group, small group, or independent practice. Use this resource to teach writing during the month of February. Use the bulletin board kit included to have a beautiful display!This
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Seasonal Writing Craftivities and Activities Bundle
God Bless America
17 printable or digital pages to use on Flag Day or Veterans Day or Memorial Day or Independence Day to explore the beginning of that patriotic song, “God Bless America.” Students describe.. Four things they love about America, Four things that we still need to work on to make America a stronger and kinder nation, How you show respect for America, Fifteen things a kid can do to make America better, What freedom means, Who are the brave who keep us free, What I am thankful for, and more... Encou
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Black History Month BUNDLE - Gifted and Talented
Presidents' Day Activities Bundle!
This product includes three engaging resources that are great for Presidents' Day for both English Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms! The activities in this bundle include a research project, an opinion writing and debate activity, and a reader's theater script. The Presidents' Day Research Project includes: -A quick-write prompt ideal for class discussion-An informational reading on the history of Presidents' Day with comprehension questions and answer key-Graphic organizers for all 4
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4th - 7th
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February Text Dependent Reading - Text Dependent Writing Prompts (Option 4)
Do your students need citing evidence practice with constructed response questions? Do they refuse to practice summarizing and synthesizing reading skills? If so, then these 5 Nonfiction Text Evidence Reading Passages and Text Evidence-based Writing Prompts are for you. NOTE: This Option 4 Hashtag Day Mini-Unit is part of our February Hashtag Bundle.This product offers fun and engaging emojis and hashtag activities, mixed with rigor and CCSS. Students cannot resist emojis and hashtags! Although
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4th - 6th
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February Writing Prompts
Looking for engaging February writing prompts? Students will think and write about all things Valentine's Day, Presidents Day and Groundhog Day. Printable and digital versions for Google Slides are included! Keep them engaged with these easy and quick prompts which you could use every year in February!❗By purchasing this bundle you are saving 20% off individual sets ❗How to use this writing packet?The packet contains narrative, informational and opinion writing prompts for middle school and high
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4th - 6th
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George Washington Biography Writing Unit Digital & Print | 5th Grade & 6th Grade
A Google Slides biography writing unit about the first U.S. president and general during the American Revolutionary War, George Washington. The NO PREP unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn about the famous figure whilst working on their comprehension skills and developing their creative writing.Included in the Google Slides Activity:Four fact sheets & blank sheets for students to copy and paste key facts
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5th - 6th
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Presidents Day Quotes Paragraph Writing for the Google Classroom
With this bell ringer, your students can respond to a quote by famous American Presidents for President's Day. This digital resource in Google Slides allows students to choose a prewrite template to fit their response to a quote each day. Students write a paragraph in response to each quote. Then, they do a brief research activity. This Bellringer / Do Now activity for the beginning of class.
Contains one quote from each of the following American Presidents:
•George Washington
•Abraham Linco
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4th - 7th
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George Washington Quotes Paragraph Bell Ringer for the Google Classroom
With this bell ringer, your students can respond to quotes by George Washington. Perfect for Washingtons's Birthday also known as President's Day. This digital resource in Google Slides allows students to choose a prewrite template to fit their response to a George Washington's quote each day. Students write a paragraph in response to each quote. Then, they do a brief research activity. Great Bellringer / Do Now activity for the beginning of class.
You will download a pdf with teacher tips
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4th - 7th
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