Fun Valentines Day Descriptive Writing Activity for Middle School ELA
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Grade Levels
6th - 8th, Homeschool
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSW.6.3b
CCSSW.6.3c
CCSSW.6.3d
CCSSW.6.4
CCSSW.6.5
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
7 pages
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Description
Need a fun 1-day lesson for Valentines Day? Don't want to sacrifice academic standards?
This printable, CCSS-aligned, no-prep description writing activity will walk your students through brainstorming, drafting, editing, and writing a colorful description of a person, pet, or thing that they love.
It's print-and-go and totally self-explanatory, so this holiday writing lesson would make a perfect Valentines sub plan, if needed.
What's included:
- 3 graphic organizers for brainstorming details: for a person, a pet, or an item
- 1 detailed directions sheet for students
- 1 figurative language brainstorming sheet
- 1 transitions words and revision checklist sheet
- 1 optional grading rubric
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**Please note: This activity does not include digital components. This is a printable-only activity. This activity is not editable.**
Total Pages
7 pages
Answer Key
Rubric only
Teaching Duration
1 hour
Last updated Jan 6th, 2021
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSW.6.3b
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
CCSSW.6.3c
Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another.
CCSSW.6.3d
Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
CCSSW.6.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCSSW.6.5
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
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