CCSS Standard W.1 Worksheets (Writing for ELA and Literacy)

Below you’ll find materials aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS). This page houses print-ready PDFs and digital PDF worksheets, packets, and lessons aligned to the CCSS standards for English Language Arts. Writing, Standard 1 (W1) is “Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of topics or texts, using relevant, valid, and sufficient reasoning and evidence.” This standard applies to grades K-12.

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SEL Mindfulness Journal for Students

Here, you’ll find ReadingVine’s SEL Mindfulness Journal for Students. Social-emotional learning (SEL) is vital for children’s development, equipping them with the skills to manage emotions, build positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. As kids navigate their social environments, SEL helps them understand their feelings and those of others, fostering empathy…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Activities

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Activities

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Established in 1991, this celebratory event has brought both honor and recognition to the communities who belong to this group, which includes more than 75 countries in Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. In addition, we can’t forget Hawaii, a tropical…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Cuisine Activity

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cuisine Activity

Asian American and Pacific Islander communities have a wealth of different foods that they enjoy in everyday life and during unique occasions. Specific countries also have specialty cuisine. For example, Japan enjoys sushi while in Korea, families love kimchi. As your students complete this Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Famous Figures Activity

Asian American and Pacific Islander Famous Figures Activity

The Asian American and Pacific Islander community has many famous figures. Read about entertainer, Dwayne Johnson (“The Rock”), inventor, Steven Chen, and scientist, Kalpana Chawla. Learn about their proud connections to heritage and how their lives took shape to lead them to their passions. Readers will enjoy a one-page reading…

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebrations Activity

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Celebrations Activity

All over the globe, people have unique celebrations. Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is a wonderful time to integrate lesson plans, discussions, field trips, and classroom fun that honors this community. Allow students to explore a world of color and joyful celebration through this one-page reading about Holi…

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Book Report Templates

Book reports often ask students to summarize, reflect, and share their ideas. We’ve created a series of book report templates that you can use or adapt based on a variety of learning needs. While this task may reflect individual preferences and insights, it can be collaborative. Students can share in…

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Essay Outline Templates

Looking for a great way to help your students learn how to organize their essays? Organization is one of the key elements of successful writing, but it’s true that sometimes students struggle to get their ideas on paper in a way that is coherent. Use our printable essay outline templates…

Reduce Sentence Wordiness With SEAL Strategy Activities

Reduce Sentence Wordiness with the SEAL Writing Strategy

Welcome to ReadingVine’s page all about how to reduce sentence wordiness with SEAL Strategy Activities! The SEAL Strategy is a great classroom tool for teaching students about revising sentences to improve their writing skills by reducing overall sentence wordiness. The four steps of this learning strategy include: simplifying sentences, eliminating…

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Designing Solutions Skills Extension Activity

Let’s think and plan with our Designing Solutions Skills Packet! Crafted for teachers instilling a passion for critical thinking, this resource guides students through real-world problem-solving scenarios. Differentiated for diverse learners, it fosters creativity and equips students with the skills needed to think about effective design solutions for others.This is…

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Integrating Evidence Extension Activity

Equip your students with the art of persuasive writing through our Integrating Evidence extension activity packet! Tailored for diverse learners, these activities immerse students in the nuances of integrating evidence effectively within their writing. This packet provides key words and phrases to transition details into a written response– a critical…