This guided descriptive essay asks students to describe a nutcracker. There are three separate options to use based on the level and ability of your students.

Option 1: A full five-paragraph essay with three body paragraphs and an introduction and conclusion are required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric.

Option 2: A fill-in-the-blank essay is used for young writers learning to spell and write. Includes planning page, student requirement page, and nutcracker to color according to description.

Option 3: A Full five-paragraph essay with 3 body paragraphs, an introduction, and a conclusion is required. This includes a planning page, a student requirement page, and a rubric. A little less is required for this level.

What is Included: 15 Pages

·         Goals and Instructional Pages for Teachers

·         Younger Student Options Explanations

·         Student Requirements Handout

·         Rubric

·         Planning Page

·         Fill in the Blank Essay

·         Fill in the Blank Planning Page

·         Color and Decorate Nutcracker

·         Younger Essay Requirements

·         Younger Essay Rubric

·         Younger Essay Planning Page

·         Writing Page

Pair this with the Nutcracked novel study, the Nutcracker and The Mouse King picture book study, or other Nutcracker Christmas School Activities. A complete 20-Day Christmas School Unit is available as a bundle through my website or TPT storefront.