Story Sequence Slides 📖
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Step-by-Step Stories
Telling tales in the right order!
1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ 4️⃣
Narrative Writing
What is a Narrative?
A narrative is a story about something that happened.
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"Good stories follow a path so our readers don't get lost!"
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Special Order Words
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First
How the story starts.
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Next
The next thing.
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Then
One more thing.
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Last
How the story ends.
Put It In Order!
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I put on my pajamas and brushed my teeth.
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I read a story book with my dad.
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I hopped into bed and fell fast asleep.
Story Sequence Organizer Story Sequence Organizer
Tell your story in the right order!
Name:
Date:
Topic: What do you do after school?
First
Next
Then
Last
Story Word Bank
home snack homework play bus soccer read dinner
Story Steps Scaffolding Worksheet RSP Scaffolding Narrative Sequencing
Story Steps Scaffolding
Name:
Date:
Idea Bank
backpack ride bus eat snack homework play outside read book pet dog relax
1 Step 1: First Beginning
First, I
2 Step 2: Next Middle Part
Next, I
3 Step 3: Then Keep Going
Then, I
4 Step 4: Last Ending
Last, I
Sequencing Check:
First, Next, Then, Last
Capital letters
Ending periods
In order
Burger Builder Slides 🍔
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The Burger Paragraph
Building strong writing piece by piece!
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Recipe for Success
What is a Paragraph?
A paragraph is a group of sentences about ONE main idea.
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"Just like a burger has layers, a paragraph has parts that work together!"
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1
The Top Bun
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Topic Sentence
Example
"Dogs make the best pets in the world."
2
The Filling
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The Details
Details
"Dogs love to play fetch and go for long walks. They also protect your family."
3
The Bottom Bun
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Closing Sentence
Finished
"That is why dogs are amazing animals!"
Build Your Burger!
1. ?
2. ?
2. ?
3. ?
1
What is the TOP BUN called?
2
What is the FILLING called?
3
What is the BOTTOM BUN called?
Burger Builder Worksheet Burger Builder
Worksheet: Paragraph Structure
Name:
Date:
1
Match the Burger Job
🍞 Top Bun
🥩 The Filling
🍞 Bottom Bun
Tells the main idea
Facts and details
Wraps up the story
2
Label the Diagram
Word Bank
Topic Sentence Details Closing Sentence
1
2
3
Step 3: Color It!
1 = ORANGE
2 = RED
3 = BROWN
Burger Paragraph Organizer Burger Paragraph Organizer
Topic: A special place I like to go!
Name:
Date:
Topic Sentence (Top Bun)
Starter: My special place is...
Supporting Details (Filling)
Starter: One reason I like this place is...
Closing Sentence (Bottom Bun)
Starter: That is why...
Paragraph Master Checklist
Topic Sentence
2-3 Details
Closing Sentence
Capital Letters
Ending Periods
Finger Spaces
Burger Sentence Builder Worksheet RSP Scaffolding Topic Sentence & Details
Burger Sentence Builder
Name:
Date:
Word Bank
the park the beach my room the library play games read books relax fun
1 Top Bun: Topic Sentence Name Your Place
My favorite place is
2 Detail 1: What You Do First Activity
First, I like to
3 Detail 2: Why You Like It Second Reason
Also, this place is
4 Bottom Bun: Closing Sentence Wrap It Up
In conclusion,
Writer Checklist:
Capital letters
Finger spaces
4 sentences
Periods at end
Fact Finders Slides 🔍
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Fact Finders
Searching for truth in our writing!
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Informational Truth
What is a Fact?
A fact is something that is TRUE and can be proven.
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"You can find a fact in a book or by looking closely with your own eyes!"
✅ The sun is hot.
✅ Apples grow on trees.
Fact vs. Opinion
Fact
It is the same for EVERYONE.
"The sky is blue today."
Opinion
It is how YOU feel.
"The sky is beautiful today."
Is it a Fact?
1. Pizzas are delicious.
Opinion!
2. Pizzas are made with dough.
Fact!
3. Winter is too cold.
Opinion!
Fact Detective Sort Fact Detective Sort
Search for truth and feelings!
Name:
Date:
Facts
True for Everyone
Glue Facts Here
Opinions
How Someone Feels
Glue Opinions Here
The sun is a star.
Pizza is the best food.
Dogs have four legs.
Spiders are scary.
Apples are a fruit.
Blue is the best color.
Fact Opinion Clue Worksheet RSP Scaffolding Clue Detective
Fact Opinion Clue Sheet
Name:
Date:
Fact Clues Can Prove It
numbers & dates science truths real photos always true
Opinion Clues Feelings
"I think / feel" "best / worst" "favorite" "delicious"
1
Circle the clue word, then circle Fact or Opinion:
A. Dogs have four legs and fur.
FACT OPINION
B. Pizza is the most delicious dinner.
FACT OPINION
C. The sun is a very hot star in space.
FACT OPINION
D. Recess is the best time of the day.
FACT OPINION
2
Write your own Fact and Opinion:
Fact: A real fact is
Opinion: In my opinion,
Detective Check:
Found clue words
Wrote 1 real fact
Wrote 1 opinion
Opinion Power Slides 🤔
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Mighty Opinions
Share what you think and feel!
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The O-R-E-O Way
What is an Opinion?
An opinion is how you think or feel about something.
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"People can have different opinions, and that's okay! Just say WHY you feel that way."
Fact
Dogs have 4 legs.
Opinion
Dogs are the best!
The O-R-E-O Way
O
Opinion
Tell how you feel.
R
Reason
Tell why.
E
Example
Give a detail.
O
Opinion
Say it again!
Use These Starters!
1
"I believe..."
2
"I feel that..."
3
"In my opinion..."
4
"I think that..."
OREO Opinion Organizer O-R-E-O Opinion Organizer
Topic: Which is best: ice cream or cake?
Name:
Date:
O Opinion
Starter: In my opinion...
R Reason
Starter: One reason I think this is...
E Example
Starter: For example...
O Opinion
Starter: That is why I believe...
Opinion Words
delicious tasty sweet creamy
Linking Words
because also first another
OREO Pet Organizer O-R-E-O Opinion Organizer
Topic: Which make better pets: dogs or cats?
Name:
Date:
O Opinion
Starter: In my opinion, the best pet is...
R Reason
Starter: One reason they are the best is...
E Example
Starter: For example, they can...
O Opinion
Starter: This is why I think...
Pet Words
playful cuddly friendly fluffy
Linking Words
because also first another
OREO Guided Sentence Worksheet RSP Scaffolding OREO Method
OREO Guided Sentences
Name:
Date:
Idea Bank
playing tag swings basketball four square active fun with friends exciting best ever
O Opinion (What You Think) State Choice
In my opinion,
R Reason (Tell Why) Give Reason
One reason is because
E Example (Give Detail) Show It
For example,
O Opinion (Wrap It Up) Restate
In conclusion,
OREO Check:
Opinion stated
Reason given
Example shared
Restated opinion
Info Burger Slides 🍔
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The Info Burger
Using Facts to Teach Others!
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Informational Writing
Burger Layers
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Top Bun
State your main topic.
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Filling
Give 3 or 4 real facts.
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Bottom Bun
Wrap it all up!
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Use Only Facts!
When we write information, we only tell what is TRUE.
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"Ants are icky."
No Feelings!
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"Ants have 6 legs."
Just Facts!
What will you teach?
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Animals
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Space
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Food Info Burger Organizer Info Burger Organizer
Topic:
Name:
Date:
Topic Sentence (Top Bun)
Sentence Frame
Today, I will teach you about
Fact Filling (The Filling)
6 Writing Lines
First,
Next,
Also,
Closing Sentence (Bottom Bun)
Sentence Frame
Now you know all about
Fact Master Check
Information Check!
Remember: Facts are real. Only use things you can prove!
Info Burger Guided Worksheet RSP Scaffolding Informational Facts
Info Burger Guided Facts
Name:
Date:
Idea Bank
bears dolphins ocean forest swim fast catch food thick fur breathe air
1 Top Bun: Topic Sentence (Animal Name) Main Idea
Today you will learn about
2 Fact 1: Habitat or Body First Fact
One interesting fact is that
3 Fact 2: Food or Ability Second Fact
Another fact is that they
4 Bottom Bun: Closing Sentence Wrap It Up
In conclusion,
Fact Checker Check:
Real animal named
2 true facts
Capital letters
Periods at end
How To Heroes Slides 🛠️
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How-To Heroes
Writing steps to help others!
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Instruction Writing
What is a "How-To"?
A how-to paragraph gives INSTRUCTIONS.
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"It teaches someone how to do something new, step by step!"
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Hero Sequence Words
First
Get supplies ready.
Next
Do the first step.
Then
Keep going!
Last
Show the finish.
What can you teach?
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How to make a sandwich.
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How to brush your teeth.
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How to plant a seed.
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How to fold a shirt.
How To Hero Organizer How-To Hero Organizer
Topic: How to wash your hands!
Name:
Date:
First
Next
Then
Last
How-To Word Bank
water soap scrub rinse dry clean hands towel
How To Guided Steps Worksheet RSP Scaffolding Procedural Steps
How To Guided Steps
Name:
Date:
Action Bank
wet hands warm water bubbly soap scrub fingers 20 seconds rinse bubbles paper towel dry clean
1 Step 1: First Get Ready
First, you need to
2 Step 2: Next Add Soap
Next, you should
3 Step 3: Then Scrub
Then, be sure to
4 Step 4: Last Dry Off
Last, you must
How-To Check:
Steps in order
First, Next, Then, Last
Capital letters
Periods at end
Journal Genius Slides 📓
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Journal Genius
Writing our thoughts every day!
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Daily Writing
What is a Journal?
A journal is where you can write about anything!
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"It is like a letter to yourself. You can write about your feelings, your day, or a silly idea."
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3 Steps to Writing
1
Pick a Prompt (the question).
2
Use Burger Parts (Topic & Details).
3
Do a Self-Check to fix mistakes.
Am I Finished?
Topic Sentence?
At least 3 facts?
Capital Letters?
Periods ( . )?
Finger Spaces?
Closing Sentence?
Journal Master Template My Daily Journal
Writing my thoughts every day!
Name:
Date:
Today's Writing Prompt:
Write prompt here...
Journal Genius Check
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Structure
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Details
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Mechanics
Journal Guided Writing Template RSP Scaffolding Daily Writing Practice
My Daily Guided Journal
Name:
Date:
Today I Feel:
😊 Happy ⭐ Proud 😌 Calm 😴 Tired
Weather: ☀️ Sunny ⛅ Cloudy 🌧️ Rainy
1 Opening: What You Did Today's Activity
Today at school, I
2 Detail 1: Best Moment Favorite Part
My favorite part was when
3 Detail 2: How It Felt Feelings
It made me feel good because
4 Closing: Looking Ahead Tomorrow's Goal
Tomorrow, I hope to
Journal Genius Check:
Capital letters
Finger spaces
4 full sentences
Ending periods
