Guess Who Paper Bag Project
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Guess Who Paper Bag Project" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
5 pages in this set
Guess Who paper bag project for 3rd to 5th grade: a list of 24 women from history, a research page, 6 clue cards and a self-check for a guessing game. Part of our Women's History Month graphic organizers collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Each student picks a woman and keeps her name a secret. They glue the clue cards on a brown paper bag, put 3 objects or drawings inside and read the clues to the class one at a time until someone guesses who she is.
What students will practice
- Introduces 3rd to 5th grade students to women who changed history in science, sports, the arts, invention and civil rights.
- Helps students plan, organize what they find out and write about it in their own words.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Guess Who Paper Bag Project?
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Each student picks a woman and keeps her name a secret. They glue the clue cards on a brown paper bag, put 3 objects or drawings inside and read the clues to the class one at a time until someone guesses who she is.
What is the Guess Who Paper Bag Project?
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Four pages after the cover. Page 1 has the 5 steps, a supply list and 24 women to choose from, from Abigail Adams and Clara Barton to Sacagawea and Sojourner Truth. Page 2 is a research page with boxes for when and where she lived, what she is known for, why she matters and sources. Page 3 has 6 clue cards, and page 4 is a 7-line self-check.
Can I use the Guess Who Paper Bag Project at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade graphic organizers, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
What is a graphic organizer and when should students use one?
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A graphic organizer is a visual space that helps students sort and connect their ideas before they write, compare, sequence, or plan. Students use them to plan a piece of writing, compare two things, order events, brainstorm, or take notes. Making thinking visible helps students see connections and relationships they might otherwise miss.
What types of graphic organizers are included?
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The set includes Venn diagrams for comparing, flow charts and storyboards for sequencing, webs for brainstorming, and tables and planning frames for gathering information. They work across reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
How do I teach students to use a graphic organizer?
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Fill one in together as a class the first time so students see how each box works, then let them complete their own for a book, topic, or writing plan. A completed organizer becomes a plan students can write from, turning scattered ideas into structured work. Match the organizer to the thinking you want: a Venn diagram to compare, a flow chart to sequence, a web to brainstorm.
Are these graphic organizers free to download?
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Yes. Every organizer prints on standard 8.5x11 paper, and downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial. Parents can use a simple organizer to help a child plan a story, study for a test, or compare two options side by side.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Graphic Organizers |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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