Research Writing

Writers' Building Blocks

Here is some basic training for every budding author. This series focuses on the pre-writing and organization stages of writing, including sequencing stories, making outlines and researching.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Workbook

Colonial America: Jamestown

Worksheet

Colonial America: Jamestown

Teach students all about the Jamestown colony and important settlers with this social studies worksheet.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

How to Outline an Essay

Worksheet

How to Outline an Essay

If your little writer needs help organizing to write that big essay assignment, give her a helpful cheat-sheet full of tips on making an outline.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Animal Habitats

Lesson plan

Animal Habitats

Students will love thinking about lots of interesting animal homes and the different types of animals who live in each one!

Kindergarten

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

How to Write a Research Paper

Worksheet

How to Write a Research Paper

Writing a paper doesn't have to be boring! Introduce your student to research and writing with this thorough guide.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Animal Research Graphic Organizer

Worksheet

Animal Research Graphic Organizer

What's your favorite animal? Kids love answering that question, and with this animal research graphic organizer, they can write all about it.

2nd grade

Science

Worksheet

Steps to Writing a Research Paper

Worksheet

Steps to Writing a Research Paper

Visualize the steps to writing a research paper with this essential guide!

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Research a Famous Inventor

Worksheet

Research a Famous Inventor

3rd grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

My Research Notes

Worksheet

My Research Notes

Help your students organize their notes as they conduct research for their informational writing.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

How to Write Like a Historian

Worksheet

How to Write Like a Historian

Use this writing tool to teach your students how to write like a historian.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Introduction to Research: Electronics!

Worksheet

Introduction to Research: Electronics!

Most people use electronics every day, from cell phones to computers to microwaves. But does your child know where electronics come from?

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Research Report: Polar Bears

Worksheet

Research Report: Polar Bears

Recruit your students to do some research! Ask them to use a book or computer to find facts about everyone's favorite arctic creature, the polar bear.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Introduction to Research: Grocery Store!

Worksheet

Introduction to Research: Grocery Store!

Where does the food in the grocery store come from? Get your student ready to investigate his local grocery store with this fun worksheet and activity.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Cite Your Sources!

Worksheet

Cite Your Sources!

Cite your sources correctly with these bibliography guidelines, which show how to properly cite sources like books, magazines, and web articles.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Vocabulary Cards: Compound Sentences in Nonfiction

Worksheet

Vocabulary Cards: Compound Sentences in Nonfiction

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Compound Sentences in Nonfiction.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Tell About Animals

Worksheet

Tell About Animals

Your kids will love learning and sharing about animals in this engaging research activity! Engage students in the research process as they prepare to write informational books about animals.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Mapping Information About Your Favorite Author

Worksheet

Mapping Information About Your Favorite Author

Research your favorite author, then map out biographical details on an idea web.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Digging In with Research

Worksheet

Digging In with Research

Your students will be digging into nonfiction texts in search of the purpose and main idea of a passage.

5th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Glossary: Compound Sentences in Nonfiction

Worksheet

Glossary: Compound Sentences in Nonfiction

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Compound Sentences in Nonfiction.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

Animal Report: Camel

Worksheet

Animal Report: Camel

Learn step by step how to create a report! Research facts about camels, complete the sentences, then use the sentences to create a report about camels.

4th grade

Science

Worksheet

Animal Research

Lesson plan

Animal Research

Who doesn’t love learning about animals? Engage students in research as they write informational books about animals.

1st grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Discovering Nonfiction Genres

Worksheet

Discovering Nonfiction Genres

Introduce students to nonfiction genres in their school or local library!

4th grade

Reading & writing

Worksheet

What's in a Name?

Lesson plan

What's in a Name?

Every name has a story behind it. This lesson allows students to share the story of their name with their classmates. Not only is it fun, it's ideal for establishing a respectful classroom community.

4th grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Helpers in Our School Community

Lesson plan

Helpers in Our School Community

Who is who in your school community? In this lesson, students will learn about the people who work at their school and how everyone helps each other to keep the school running safely.

Kindergarten

Reading & writing

Lesson plan

Animal Life Cycles, All Around

Lesson plan

Animal Life Cycles, All Around

Life cycles go around and around! In this technology-integrated lesson, students will research various animal life cycles and write about them.

2nd grade

Reading & writing

Lesson plan