Grade 1 Explanatory Writing Curriculum Resources
Foster explanatory writing skills in elementary students with our collection of curriculum resources. From real-world connections to linking words and organizing writing, these interactive resources provide a structured approach to explanatory writing, promoting language development and clarity in an engaging and printable format.
Reading Short Story—Charlie's Messy Room
This short fiction passage about a boy and his messy room is perfect for teaching central message or...
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Time to Travel!
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Explanatory Writing Unit
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Reading Short Story—Charlie's Messy Room
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The Black Cat —Writing Imagined Experiences
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Writing Imagined Experiences The Magic Box
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Free Response Writing —Kindness
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Free Response Writing — Best Birthday
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Free Response Writing— Best Memory
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My Favorite Outdoor Activity
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The Future of Transportation
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Writing an Informational Article
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My Adventures as an Elf on Christmas Eve
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Sharing Your Fears
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The Declaration of Independence
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Transitional Words and Phrases
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Discovering Lost Treasure
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Narrative Writing
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Choosing a Concluding Statement
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Snowman on Christmas Day
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Finding the Perfect Christmas Tree—Writing
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What I Want to Dress Up as for Halloween
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Learning About Tulips
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Recess or Not —Opinion Writing
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Writing Template Magic Wand
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Decoding Topic Sentence
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Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Citing Sources
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My Research
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When I'm All Grown Up
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My Dream—Adding Details to Writing
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Hello, Mr. Alien—Making and Responding to Suggestion
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Penguin Research
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Natural Disasters and Glaciers
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Endangered Rhinos
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Serena Williams, Tennis Legend
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My Favorite Music Genre— Linking Opinions to Reasons
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Inventing a New School Subject
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