Knowledge Vault Texts
A comprehensive 10-page informational text pack for 3rd-grade students. Each page features a standalone informational report (400-500 words) on a high-interest topic, designed to fit strictly on one page for easy printing and distribution. Topics include Pokémon, Basketball, Gymnastics, Honeybees, Volcanoes, and more.
Expert Researcher Notes
A graphic organizer for 3rd-grade students to use while researching their chosen topic. It includes sections for collecting facts about beginnings, key features, and importance, along with a 'Vocabulary Vault' for recording domain-specific words.
Fact Finder Slides
A visual presentation for students to introduce the informational research project. It explains the characteristics of informational text, sets the goal for becoming topic experts, and provides strategies for effective note-taking.
Expert Authors Guide
A teacher-facing facilitation guide for the Expert Authors lesson. It includes a unit overview, pacing suggestions, instructional steps for note-taking and drafting, and differentiation strategies for varied learner needs.
Topic Quest Menu
A student-facing choice menu that presents the informational writing prompt and provides a hook for each of the 10 available research topics. It is designed to help students select their focus for the project and is condensed to fit on a single page.
Expert Report Template
A professional drafting template for students to write their final multi-paragraph informational report. It includes designated spaces for an introduction, detail paragraph, conclusion, and a visual aid box.
Researcher Roadmap Checklist
A student-facing roadmap and print checklist that guides students through the four phases of the research project. It helps both teachers and students keep track of which materials are needed at each stage.
