Item description Writing informational texts about planets and the Solar System? Do you need an organized, step by step way to take your students from research, to note taking, to revision and publishing their informative report? Even better if it’s low prep, print and go? Do your students need support writing topic sentences? Then, this planet research and writing project which can be used with any planet is for YOU!   Here’s what you’ll get in the 19 page PDF download: instructions note taking pages for four topics – What is the planet made of?, Appearance and Moons, Days and Years (Rotation and Revolution) and interesting facts paragraph organization graphic organizers (includes place to glue organized note strips and write topic and closing sentences) final copy paper topic sentence anchor chart topic sentence practice page   This non-fiction writing project incorporates: research note taking organizing notes paragraph organization writing topic sentences and closing sentences   All the pages are visible in the preview above. Check it out before you buy.   Your students will love having a dedicated space for notetaking during your then and now research, being able to cut and organize their notes before writing, learning how to write topic sentences and having a gorgeous final writing piece to show off. You will love this low-prep way to research, organize, and present your students writing. Common Core Standards Grade 1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., explore a number of “how-to” books on a given topic and use them to write a sequence of instructions). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.8 With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Grade 2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.7 Participate in shared research and writing projects (e.g., read a number of books on a single topic to produce a report; record science observations). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question. Grade 3 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2.a Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2.b Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2.d Provide a concluding statement or section. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.4 With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.7 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Thank you! Sarah   Copyright © Sarah Sadrkhanlou Tongue Twisted Teacher For single classroom use only. Please purchase additional licenses to share this product.